Every Dog Has His Day (Bluff Point, #3) by Jenn McKinlay

Dec 10, 2017 Elle's Book Blog rated it really liked it

Shelves: small-towns, holidays, romance

Release Date: January 2, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance

I absolutely ADORE this series. It has quickly become a top favorite of mine since the first book was published. Since then, I have devoured these reads in one sitting and had a huge smile plastered on my face! Fans of lovely romance novels- the ones that will make your heart beat a million miles an hour- need to pick up this book (and frankly, the entire series!). You won't be disappointed! I sincerely hope that Jenn McKinlay continues ...more

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Aug 30, 2017 Carole (Carole's Random Life in Books) rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, reviewed, 2017, net-galley

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So I liked this one quite a bit. This group of friend in Bluff Point, Maine are starting to feel like old friends already. I was pulled into this romance from the very start and enjoyed it until the very end. This book had the perfect combination of cute animals, darling kids, and a couple destined to be together.

Zach doesn't know what to expect when he finds two adorable little girls at his door. They need his help because their ki This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.

So I liked this one quite a bit. This group of friend in Bluff Point, Maine are starting to feel like old friends already. I was pulled into this romance from the very start and enjoyed it until the very end. This book had the perfect combination of cute animals, darling kids, and a couple destined to be together.

Zach doesn't know what to expect when he finds two adorable little girls at his door. They need his help because their kitten, Chaos, is currently sitting on the roof of Zach's house. Being the nice guy he is, he jumps into help right away saving the kitten and landing in a big pile of snow. I thought the set up of this story was great but things got even better when Zach decided to make sure his neighbor and her two girls are okay during the blizzard that hit the area.

I thought the characters in this book were wonderful. At the start of the series, Jessie seemed like the bad guy but things have changed as the series has progressed. Once I got the chance to spend a few moments in her head during this story, I completely changed my opinion of her. She really is a great character and has had a lot of things in her life go horribly wrong. Zach was such a good guy. He really was perfect with Jessie's girls and worked hard to be what they needed him to be.

I loved Zach and Jessie as a couple. They had so much fun together from the very start and the chemistry between them was amazing. Zach's relationship with both of her girls was equally well done. I really liked how both Jessie and Zach keep their focus on the girls and their best interest. It really did feel like this group of people belonged with each other. It was really refreshing to see the kids play such an important role in the book but don't worry there are plenty of steamy moments to balance everything out.

The book was really good but I did have couple of issues. I thought that some of the interactions with the larger group were a bit immature. I thought it was rather odd that a grown woman would go into another room during a situation to ask her friends for advice in a group chat. This group of friends didn't hesitate to share some pretty personal details. I kept thinking that if Zach and Jessie would just be that open with each other it would solve a lot of problems. The other issue I had concerned a situation with the girls' grandfather. He was really a difficult man and I thought that his complete change of heart seemed a bit unrealistic. These were really very minor issues that didn't lessen my enjoyment of the book.

I would highly recommend this book to fans of contemporary romance. This is the third book in the series but it could easily be read as a stand alone. Readers of the series will enjoy spending time with characters featured in the earlier books. I can't wait to read more from this talented author very soon.

I received an advanced reader edition of this book from Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley.

Initial Thoughts
This was good. I liked Zach and Jessie a lot and thought that they worked very well together. The kids were adorable and such an important part of the story. The dog and cat were pretty cute as well. ...more

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Jan 13, 2018 LORI (Dollycas) CASWELL rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-2018

Dollycas’s Thoughts

Every once in a while I like to take a break from mysteries and enjoy a little romance. Thanks to Jenn McKinlay, last few months I have fallen in love with the residents of Bluff Point, Maine. This third book in the series is the story of Zach Caine, local brewery owner, and his neighbor, Jessie Connelly. He doesn’t do commitment and she is getting over a rocky divorce.

Zach meets Jessie’s daughters when he answers the pounding on his front door. They beg him to help rescue the Dollycas’s Thoughts

Every once in a while I like to take a break from mysteries and enjoy a little romance. Thanks to Jenn McKinlay, last few months I have fallen in love with the residents of Bluff Point, Maine. This third book in the series is the story of Zach Caine, local brewery owner, and his neighbor, Jessie Connelly. He doesn’t do commitment and she is getting over a rocky divorce.

Zach meets Jessie’s daughters when he answers the pounding on his front door. They beg him to help rescue their kitten from a very precarious situation. He soon finds himself wanting to not only spend more time with the girls but their mother as well. When a snowstorm hits and the city loses power Zach decides to take his dog and ride out the storm with Jessie and the girls. They all get very close, like a real family, but will the sparks remain when the power comes back on and daily life, jobs, friends, and ex-inlaws enter the picture?

Both Zach and Jessie have been hurt in the past and have put up walls. Their relationship happens very quickly but they do learn a lot about each other while snowed in. It was Zach’s relationship with Maddie and Gracie that warmed my heart right up. Their father is not involved in their lives at all and Zach sees a huge void that needs to be filled. He pitches right in, reading bedtime stories, having snowball fights and even nurtures their new musical talents. He also steps up to protect the girls and Jessie when someone makes some very unreasonable demands. A minor character plays a huge part in this drama that didn’t have to happen. I wanted to reach into the pages and give the woman a high five and a hug.

Jenn McKinlay continues to create strong characters that I have quickly come to love, including some adorable pets. Their dialogues are perfect, dramatic when need be, and funny when appropriate. The romantic moments were passionate and vivid. The chemistry was apparent from the beginning and continued to grow as the characters evolved in their realization that they could really be happy together for more than just a fling. I was very impressed at how fleshed all of the characters were. We really got to know Maddie and Gracie too. They are a huge part of the story, not background characters. They are both seen and heard. Jessie is an excellent mother and it shows in her girl’s thoughts and actions.

The friend dynamic drives the story in some critical moments. Jessie has not really had a group of friends supporting her before but she is easily accepted into the group of Zach’s friends. She has a huge secret and is brave enough to share it with her new girlfriends in the group. Zach needs a little help understanding that yes, he is falling in love, and his friends make him aware as only true friends can.

I have loved each book in this series. They are stories life, love, and friendship. Heartwarming, every one. I cannot pick a favorite, I recommend all three. Every Dog Has His Day is a perfect book to curl up and read in front of a fire on a cold winter’s night. This romance will warm you right up and the happy ending will leave a huge smile on your face. I am beyond excited for the next book in this series. ...more

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Nov 09, 2017 ☕️Kimberly rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Coffee dates with Every Dog Has His Day

First Date: Zachary Caine and Jessie Connelly briefly met at the vets where she gave him the "what for." So I was excited to see their romance unfold. It turns out the two are neighbors and thanks to a kitten named Chaos things are about to get interesting. McKinley had me grinning during the first scene as she set the story up. I knew I was in for a treat and settled down with a second cup of coffee.

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Dec 19, 2017 Lacey rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley-ebooks, romance, contemporary, arcs, fiction, four-stars, ebook, 2010s-publication, reviewed

Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing, and Jenn McKinlay for allowing me to read a copy before the publication date in exchange for an honest review.

This book is listed as #3 in the Bluff Point series, but I read it as a standalone and understood everything.

This was an adorable contemporary romance. If you are a lover of a cutesy romance and animals, I would absolutely recommend this book to you! The chemistry in this book was enough to make me swoon, so as an avid contemporary romance rea ...more

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Jan 05, 2018 Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews rated it it was amazing

Shelves: guiltypleasures-amanda

Every Dog Has His Day is one of those stories that hit every aspect of a perfect contemporary romance. It is humorous, witty, well written, and romantic. This is the third story in the romantic comedy Bluff Point series and is a great addition to the others and it tugged a bit on the heartstrings of this reader.

Zach Caine runs a brewery with his close friends and is a commitment-phobic bachelor. He compartmentalizes his relationships with women in certain categories and Jessie somehow doesn’t fi

Every Dog Has His Day is one of those stories that hit every aspect of a perfect contemporary romance. It is humorous, witty, well written, and romantic. This is the third story in the romantic comedy Bluff Point series and is a great addition to the others and it tugged a bit on the heartstrings of this reader.

Zach Caine runs a brewery with his close friends and is a commitment-phobic bachelor. He compartmentalizes his relationships with women in certain categories and Jessie somehow doesn’t fit into any of them. Hmm. He’s drawn in to their cozy family of 3 when the girls foster kitten needs rescuing. Then a blizzard hits Bluff Point and he ends up helping them out during the power outage. Hanging with them showed him how much he liked it and how Jessie is looking very attractive. He realizes now that he wants more than just a hookup. He hits a few bumps along the way with Jessie but he ultimately has her best intentions for her and her daughters. I liked Zach and how he went the extra mile for Jessie and the girls. He is one of the good guys and he deserves a family of his own.

Jessie Connelly is getting a second chance now that she is divorced and making a nice life for her and her two daughters, Maddie and Gracie. The last thing she needs is a man like Zach in her life. No thanks! Been there and done that. Her preconceived idea of what he was like was so off the mark she had to put those thoughts aside and see Zach for the good man he really is. He is good with her girls and helps her when she needs it. She feels like her thoughts and feelings finally matter to someone and she is reveling in it. Over the course of the story, both Jessie and Zach grew and learned to trust one another and count on others for help.

The main characters of this story were easy to like and cheer for them to find their happily ever after. Both had pasts that had a whole lot of hurt, and when they found their way to one another it was extremely satisfying. Along the way the Maine crew of Zach’s close friends, who always have his back, make appearances throughout the story, and add fun and lightheartedness. Between the pets and the girls, you got a double dose of cuteness and I loved it. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading each of these stories but I think this story touched my heart a little bit more. I can relate to Zach and his plight. If you are a fan of Jill Shalvis and Kristan Higgins, you will love these books.

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Nov 13, 2017 Kristin rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance

The Bluff Point series is quickly turning into a must read for me. It's been so fun reading about all these quirky characters and the bonds they all share as a core group. This time we got a very interesting pairing of characters. Jessie is actually someone most would originally hate on a first impression. She actually stole one of the previous MC's groom on their wedding day. Yup, Jessie helped the groom make a mad dash at his own wedding and then turned around and married him herself. So, righ The Bluff Point series is quickly turning into a must read for me. It's been so fun reading about all these quirky characters and the bonds they all share as a core group. This time we got a very interesting pairing of characters. Jessie is actually someone most would originally hate on a first impression. She actually stole one of the previous MC's groom on their wedding day. Yup, Jessie helped the groom make a mad dash at his own wedding and then turned around and married him herself. So, right there I was not a fan of her. Who steals someone else's fiance? However, you soon realize that she's not that young entitled woman she used to be. She's older, mature, wiser, a mother, and has battled a hardship of a marriage with her ex-husband. So in a way, she sort of saved Mac from a horrible marriage by stealing the guy in the first place. Then you have Zach who appears to be a complete player, but is actually a sweet guy. He just doesn't like to get attached because things never work out and he's just tired of being discarded goods. So, when these two meet it was electric, and not in the good way.

One thing I really liked about this story was Zach. He was someone who went through the foster system and got moved around a lot. His fiance left him, only to marry another man a handful of months later. He acts like things don't bother him, but he's really self-conscious. So, when he gets wrangled into helping Jessie and her girls out, he finds himself becoming attached to not only her, but the girls as well. He starts finding little excuses to be around them and is there whenever they need him. I just loved that he wasn't intimidated by the fact that she was a mother of two little girls.

I have really enjoyed this series so far. I love that it mixes romance with animals. Mainly because I'm a sucker for animals and I love romance novels. So, when you mix the two together you have the perfect combo. I do wish the covers were done differently to reflect the actual characters within the pages. For instance, our main guy is supposed to be in his 30's. For some reason, the guy on the cover reminds me of Richard Gere. However, the story itself is great. The author was able to take a character that may be a bit hard to like, and made you instantly fall in love with her. I loved their easy relationship, the humor the girls added, and getting to see all the previous characters again. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. ...more

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Jun 11, 2018 Carla Johnson-Hicks rated it it was amazing

Shelves: animals, romance, library

This is a great series about members of the "Maine Crew" living in Bluff Point, Maine. Each book is the romance of a different character, so it is not necessary to read the other books to enjoy this one. This book finds Zach, the playboy of the group, falling for his neighbour Jessie and her two little girls. The story does not go smoothly, as there are roadblocks in the way both emotionally and from Jessie's ex-father-in-law. We do meet Jessie in the last book where she makes it very clear she ...more

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Nov 28, 2017 Taryn rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance

I lovely romance that will definitely tug at your heart strings. We are introduced to Zachary who owns a brewery and doesn't have the word commitment in his vocabulary. Then there is Jessie, a mother of two, who is deeply committed to being the best mother that she can be. Zachary and Jessie are neighbors but have never met. When a kitten named Chaos and two little girls decide to have an adventure the two are thrown together. Both are a bit unsure of the other and opinions begin to form. Jessie ...more

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Dec 14, 2017 Jaime Fiction Fangirls rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arcs, blogged, to-review-for-netgalley, holidays-or-warm-and-cozy, third-person

I actually ended up reading this book twice because I didn’t write my review for it when I finished the first time. I went back to refresh my memory to write one and instead I found myself sucked back in to reading it all over again.

Maddie, Gracie and Zach truly stole the show in this book. Two adorable girls and a really, really nice guy who might just be a little misunderstood equals all of the swoons. I loved reading how Zach interacted with the girls like he himself was a kid but at the same ...more

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Jan 01, 2018 Jessica Robbins rated it really liked it

Shelves: own-kindle, netgalley

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Dec 03, 2017 Romance Between The Sheets rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 1-read-by-lulu, series, stand-alone, humour, alpha-men, single-parent, arc

Loved this beautifully written and told romance story of new love for two lonely people. This has a wonderful romantic feel but also gives you gooey and sensual moments. The flow is perfect and I simply could not put this book down – LOVED IT!

Maddie and Gracie stole the show in this story, in my opinion, their connection with Zach and humour throughout the story was fantastic. The way the author puts them all together in a snowstorm for two days allows you to believe the connection building at s ...more

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Jan 02, 2018 Under the Covers Book Blog rated it really liked it

EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY is the third book in Jenn McKinlay’s Bluff Point series. This book is definitely my favorite book in the series. While I had some slight issues with the first two books, I really felt like McKinlay found her groove with this one. Still very much lighthearted, I think I was finally in the right mindset to enjoy this book.

If you’re a fan of snowy/cozy reads, animals and cute/humor, then I think you’ll enjoy this book. I would describe McKinlay’s heroes to be more cute th ...more

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Jan 21, 2018 Saly rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2018, rom-contemporary, single-titles

I liked this. I wasn't sure if I would like the heroine given her past actions, but she was really nice and someone who had really been done a number on by her neglectful parents and her cheating husband who drained her confidence. But now she has rebuilt herself, trying to raise her two adorable daughters by herself, the hero is her neighbour and someone who keeps things casual with women. But somehow he gets pulled into the life of her kids. This book was super sweet but I enjoyed it since I w ...more

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Oct 04, 2017 Pat rated it it was amazing

Heartwarming, funny and the characters, including the pets are awesome! Full review to follow ........posted Jan.1st 2018....... http://www.tbqsbookpalace.com/2018/01... ...more

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Aug 15, 2018 Cheri rated it it was amazing

This series is hilarious! This is Zack's story of how he met his true match. The 2 lil girls, cat and dog are funny as ever. ...more

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Apr 04, 2018 Melanie rated it liked it

Shelves: romance

3.5 Stars

Every Dog Has His Day was a sweet romance with a great cast of characters and a few adorable animal companions.

Zachary Caine was enjoying his bachelor life just fine when a kitten named Chaos throws his life into, well, chaos. After Zach rescues the neighbor's kitten from his roof, he finds his life slowly becoming intertwined with the girl next door and her daughters. After the pain her ex-husband put her through, Jessie Connelly has no time for men as she's focusing all of her energy 3.5 Stars

Every Dog Has His Day was a sweet romance with a great cast of characters and a few adorable animal companions.

Zachary Caine was enjoying his bachelor life just fine when a kitten named Chaos throws his life into, well, chaos. After Zach rescues the neighbor's kitten from his roof, he finds his life slowly becoming intertwined with the girl next door and her daughters. After the pain her ex-husband put her through, Jessie Connelly has no time for men as she's focusing all of her energy on raising her daughters Maddie and Gracie. When a snowstorm brings Zach and Jessie together, they fall into an easy friendship with attraction simmering just below the surface. When Jessie's easy life with her daughters is put into question, Jessie and Zach will have to decide if they're willing to risk everything for a shot at becoming a family.

Jessie hasn't had the best luck with men in her life and ended up with a man who worked her over pretty good before the relationship ended. As a result, Jessie has a hard time trusting people and can't stand even the smallest lie. Jessie loves her daughters more than anything in the world and would do anything to ensure they are safe and happy. Jessie didn't have the best upbringing, raised by parents who told her she was an unwanted accident, so she is determined her girls will never doubt they are loved.

Zach spends most of his time running the brewery he owns and is quite dedicated to his job. He's great with his employees and wants to make a difference in the community he calls home. Zach is the most easy going in his friend group and can always be counted on for a good time. He's great with kids and enjoys their blunt and truthful manner. It's no secret that Zach is a commitment-phobe who avoids permanent relationships with women if he can help it.

Jessie and Zach have a fairly easy going relationship once Jessie realizes he's not like her ex-husband. They fall into an easy friendship and Zach becomes fairly close to Maddie and Gracie. Jessie is definitely the more reserved of the two about their relationship but Zach isn't without his own hesitations. There's an interesting little twist to the physical side of their relationship and I enjoyed the way it was handled. Some of the scenes are incredibly sexy and the sexual chemistry between Jessie and Zach is fantastic. The only downside to their relationship was how quickly everything progressed. I had a bit of a hard time buying into such a quick connection and wish things had been slowed down a bit.

Zach's group of friends, referred to as the Maine crew, are absolutely wonderful. The friendships between the characters is just fantastic and felt very realistic. There is a plot line involving Jessie's ex-husband's father that I felt was unnecessary. It seemed like it was only used to drive everything forward at a quicker pace and to create some tension. I feel if this point was left out I would have enjoyed the book more.

Every Dog Has His Day was an enjoyable read that moved a bit fast for my taste but was still fun to read. I'm definitely interested in reading the first two books in the series and hope to get to them soon. ...more

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Aug 26, 2017 Julie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: arc

Living life as a bachelor has its ups and downs. Never answering for your actions is a blessing to Zachary Caine. As an owner of the local brewery, Zachary has his fair share of women strolling in and out of his door. None able to snag more that a fleeting moment of Zachary’s time. Until a little Chaos came strolling into Zachary’s life.

Sometimes the life we have planned for ourselves doesn’t always work out the way we planned. As a newly divorced mother, Jessie Connelly definitely knows the ph Living life as a bachelor has its ups and downs. Never answering for your actions is a blessing to Zachary Caine. As an owner of the local brewery, Zachary has his fair share of women strolling in and out of his door. None able to snag more that a fleeting moment of Zachary’s time. Until a little Chaos came strolling into Zachary’s life.

Sometimes the life we have planned for ourselves doesn’t always work out the way we planned. As a newly divorced mother, Jessie Connelly definitely knows the phrase ‘you reap what you sow’. No one deserves to know the type of chaos that reigned supreme in her former marriage. Leaving a bitter taste in Jessie’s mouth for any man. The highlight of her life are the two girls that call Jessie MOM. Something that quickly became the focus towards gaining independence and a new lease on life. Little did Jessie know that her girls would spark the catalyst that would change her life in more ways than one.

Snow brings forth a blanket that washes away mounds of dirt. A beauty to behold when looking at it through the panes of glass. For Zachary, a plea from two little girls would bring him out in the cold to rescue their kitten who was full of mayhem. While the siblings tugged at his heart, it was the mother that captured his attention. Zachary Caine may not be relationship material, but his attraction to Jessie is quickly test his rule of not letting anyone into his heart.

The bachelor and the divorcee, what a pair these two make!! Every Dog Has His Day is the latest saga in The Bluff Point series by Jenn McKinlay. A sweet romance that throws together two tortured souls. One that lives with the mistakes of the past, and the other a loner that doesn’t realize what is missing from his life. The chaos that throws Jessie and Zachary together is humorous and touching all at the same time.

The couple fights their attraction with everything that exists. Jessie is determined to keep her girls safe, and can’t risk falling in love. Zachary has never known anyone to turn his head or flip his heart the way Jessie can. As Zachary picks up the slack from this family’s dead beat dad, his heart becomes more entwined in the family dynamic. A roller coaster of emotion that readers will not be able to resist. Another amazing addition to the series that I have come to LOVE!!
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Jul 07, 2019 Angie Elle rated it it was ok

ARC from Netgalley

Every Dog Has His Day is Jenn McKinlay’s final offering in the Bluff Point series. For fans, you’ll be happy to hear that the previous pairs play a prominent role in their friend, Zach’s, story. For people starting here...I think the constant appearances could be very annoying. In fact, it could have been enough to turn me off from the story entirely if I didn’t have history with these characters.
I’m just going to jump right in and say what a disappointment this was for me. The ARC from Netgalley

Every Dog Has His Day is Jenn McKinlay’s final offering in the Bluff Point series. For fans, you’ll be happy to hear that the previous pairs play a prominent role in their friend, Zach’s, story. For people starting here...I think the constant appearances could be very annoying. In fact, it could have been enough to turn me off from the story entirely if I didn’t have history with these characters.
I’m just going to jump right in and say what a disappointment this was for me. The number one reason is because the first half of this book was so fabulous and fun, and then it fell so spectacularly apart. In previous installments (and even in this one,) Zach was purported to be a playboy. There was no hint of that man in this book. And as far as Jessie goes, there was zero character growth. I feel like all of her growth happened before this book, which I didn’t appreciate. That meant a lot of needless drama on Jessie and Zach’s road to happily ever after, all of which screamed contrived. Not to mention this was incredibly insta ‘she’s the one for me’ from the supposed confirmed bachelor. And the fact that he called Jessie ‘my girl’ was such a turn off for me and left a bad taste in my mouth every time he said it. I also feel like I was supposed to feel bad for Jessie, and I just didn’t. This is a woman who sat outside of a church, waiting for the groom who was leaving his bride at the altar, essentially as his ‘getaway ride, to later marry him. Did she expect he was going to be a stand up guy? He wasn’t. He was an alcoholic jerk who treated her like trash, and I can’t help but think she got exactly what she deserved after the part she played in his first attempt at marriage.

As for secondary characters, they outshone Zach and Jessie’s story in spades for me. Like I mentioned previously, I enjoyed seeing Zach’s friend group again, and I loved the way they pulled Jessie and her family right into the fold. But another gripe I have are the women, who have known Zach for years, and had a few chances to go to bat for him with Jessie, but do they do that? No, they don’t. And it made me feel bad for Zach, and I couldn’t help but wonder ‘with friends like these, who needs enemies?’ I also liked Jessie’s girls. They were given a lot of page time, but they really enhanced the story, and I never felt like they overwhelmed the plot. It’s just that Jessie and Zach’s story was so lackluster the girls stood out. Also, Mac's aunts (Mac is from the first book in this series) were a brilliant addition as always, and the extra we learn about one of them was priceless. I also liked the pets, Rufus and Chaos, but didn't care for how long it took Jessie and Zach to decide to keep them. Also, Jessie did something so terrible near the end of this book, and instead of the author having her woman up and apologize, something terrible happens that draws Zach and Jessie back together. The grovel that Zach so richly deserved never came, and it made me loathe Jessie. At the end of this book, I knew what Jessie saw in Zach, but I could never figure out exactly what it was he saw in her. And it left me feeling bad for him thinking he was such a good guy who was getting the short end of the stick. It also made me forget everything I even loved about the first half.

Not only was this particular book a huge disappointment as a series ender, but there were clearly two other stories in need of telling, and I don’t think we’re going to get them. Way too much time was spent building up tension on stories we’re never going to see, and I feel letdown. I will say that while this book was a miss for me, I enjoy this author's writing overall and want to read more from her. She has a way of writing that I feel is unique and fun, and it makes you want to be a part of the families she creates.

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Sep 13, 2019 Moondance rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, small-town, romance, maine, cat, dog, friends, jenn-mckinlay, bluff-point

"Yeoooow!"

A stranded kitten wakens Zach Caine and introduces him to his neighbor's adorable daughters, Maddie and Gracie. A rescue mission gone awry puts neighbor Jessie into his life as well.

This is the third book in the Bluff Point series and my favorite so far. I didn't thing Jenn McKinlay could top the foul mouthed parrot from the last book, but the little girls absolutely do! I really enjoyed the pace of the book. I liked that Zach and Jessie didn't have "insta-love" and fall immediately in ...more

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Dec 30, 2017 Wit & Wonder Books rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

** ARC provided by the author for an honest review **

Every Dog Has His Day is the third book in the Bluff Point series by Jenn McKinlay. An unexpected connection and a second chance at love in a romance so sweet that you'll be left longing for more.

Zachary Caine is not looking for relationship, been there done that. He is quite content, happy really with his life. Running the brewery, hanging with his crew, female companionship whenever he feels the need and fostering Rufus fills Zach’s life.

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Jan 04, 2018 Reading In Pajamas rated it it was amazing

Review: EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY by Jenn McKinlay https://wp.me/p3d0RZ-aye
Publication Date: January 2, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated 5 Stars

This is such a delightful story, each character added a realistic and heartfelt aspect to the romance. Zach was just wonderful and sweet, especially to Jessie’s little girls. It wasn’t just a sexy little romance, it was also a heartwarming story of two little girls finding joy as well. This quick read truly touched m ...more

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Jan 23, 2018 Pat Martin rated it it was amazing

This was a new author for me and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Very good story line and had me laughing out loud in places.

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Jan 02, 2020 Leah rated it liked it

This was more enjoyable than the previous book in the series. This couple is likeable. The story was okay. I hoped the story would take a different turn. I liked the ending, but there was some unnecessary drama. It was worked out quickly and easily, though. Also, the animals were delightful.

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Jan 10, 2018 Quinn's Book Nook rated it liked it

Shelves: 2018-audiobooks, adult-romance

I am absolutely determined to listen to more audiobooks this year than I did last year. So, to start off the year right, I decided to listen to Every Dog Has His Day by Jenn McKlinay. I had heard good things about it, and it was available through my library's hoopla site. Every Dog Had His Day was cute and I enjoyed it, but it's not going to stick with me, either.

Every Dog Has His Day is about single mother Jessie Connelly and her neighbor Zachary Caine, a brewery owner. Although they are neighb I am absolutely determined to listen to more audiobooks this year than I did last year. So, to start off the year right, I decided to listen to Every Dog Has His Day by Jenn McKlinay. I had heard good things about it, and it was available through my library's hoopla site. Every Dog Had His Day was cute and I enjoyed it, but it's not going to stick with me, either.

Every Dog Has His Day is about single mother Jessie Connelly and her neighbor Zachary Caine, a brewery owner. Although they are neighbors, and do know each other, they don't really KNOW each other. Until Jessie and her daughters' foster kitten wanders over to Zach's house. Soon Jessie and Zack are getting closer, and of course they fall for each other.

There was a lot I enjoyed about this one. Zach was definitely a hero I could get behind. Although he isn't really into commitment, he has his reasons for being wary of it. He's just such a nice guy; one who will always go out of his way to help someone in need. He definitely stepped up to help Jessie, and that made my heart smile.

Jessie was sweet and adorable and completely devoted to her daughters. She is determined to make sure they are happy and loved even though their father (her ex-husband) pretty much abandoned them. Jessie is understandably a little wary of starting something with Zach, but of course she can'r resist him for long.

I was definitely rooting for Zack and Jessie to figure things out. They were just so cute together and I wanted them to be happy. Are they a couple that will stick with me forever? No, but that's okay. That said, things definitely got a little cutesy for my tastes. I obviously love the romance, but it was a bit heavy on the cheese, in my opinion.

I did have a few issues with this story, but they are minor, and have a lot to do with my own personal reading tastes. Honestly, they are pretty small, and not really worth going into detail. If you enjoy small-town contemporary romance featuring an all-around nice guy hero, totally look into Every Dog Has His Day by Jenn McKinlay. I know I want to look into this series more.This review was originally posted on Quinn's Book Nook ...more

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Sep 10, 2017 Annie rated it really liked it

Shelves: review-requests, arc, ebooks, genre-contemporary-romance, read-in-2017, author-jenny-mckinlay, series-bluff-point

EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY is the third book in Jenn McKinlay’s Bluff Point series. This book is definitely my favorite book in the series. While I had some slight issues with the first two books, I really felt like McKinlay found her groove with this one. Still very much lighthearted, I think I was finally in the right mindset to enjoy this book.

If you’re a fan of snowy/cozy reads, animals and cute/humor, then I think you’ll enjoy this book. I would describe McKinlay’s heroes to be more cute tha ...more

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Feb 22, 2018 Elizabeth H. rated it it was amazing

Shelves: marie-s-reviews

Review written by Marie for Ever After Book Reviews!

4.5 Stars!

I fell in love Jenn McKinlay’s books years ago. There’s something so sweet about her stories, I can’t stay away. Every Dog Has His Day is the third book in her Bluff Point series, but can be read as a standalone without any issue. It brings together Zach, a local brewery owner that has a commitment phobia, and Jessie, his divorced neighbor with two kids.

What I loved about this book wasn’t just the romance between Zach and Jessie, but ...more

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Jun 24, 2017 Rebecca rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley, 2017

Thank you to the publisher, via Netgalley, for an advance e-galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Charming, funny, sweet- this wintery new entry in Jenn McKinlay's first romance series, Bluff Point, is a solid romance and enjoyable story. I really enjoyed the female lead character, Jessie, who isn't a perfect "dream girl" type character- she once served as escape car and future wife of a man leaving his fiancee at the alter, and now is a shy single mom with relatable body image is ...more

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Dec 27, 2017 Jules rated it really liked it

Every Dog Has His Day is the third book in Jenn McKinlay’s Bluff Point series. Although the characters and relationships have been fully established in the prior two books, I had no probably getting into the story or the characters without having read them.

Neighbors Jessie Connelly and Zachary Caine don’t have the best reputations. One is known as a player and the other as a relationship-wrecker. It takes Jessie’s adorable daughters and a stranded kitten to throw these two together. Their buddin ...more

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Jan 01, 2018 Monica Graves rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arcs, read-in-2017

4.5

This book first got my attention because of its cover. Then I saw it was a single parent and small town romance and knew I had to read it. Well it didn’t disappoint! I loved everything about it and for those that like the small town romance, single parent books with some pets mixed into it, this one is for you! There was some drama that didn’t fail to make this interesting and all in all, it was a great read and you just can’t help but fall for all these characters.

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