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Called into Action
They’ll find a way to work together. A young boy’s life depends on it.
Penelope Ramos has dreamed of being a K-9 search-and-rescue handler since she was a little girl. Armed with a quick mind and her German shepherd, Havoc, she rides into Maple Falls, Vermont, determined to get her certification. She isn’t expecting the gruff, unreadable park ranger assigned to evaluate her skills.
Park ranger Jay Gosling is a pro. It’s clear to him that neither Penelope nor her unpredictable canine has what it takes…although his boss feels otherwise. Whatever. Jay will never have to work with them and he has half a mind to escort them both right out of town. But when a young boy goes missing, he doesn’t have that luxury.
Working side by side tests their tentative peace, but Jay and Penelope are together on one they’ll both do whatever it takes to find the missing child—before it’s too late.
Penelope Ramos has dreamed of being a K-9 search-and-rescue handler since she was a little girl. Armed with a quick mind and her German shepherd, Havoc, she rides into Maple Falls, Vermont, determined to get her certification. She isn’t expecting the gruff, unreadable park ranger assigned to evaluate her skills.
Park ranger Jay Gosling is a pro. It’s clear to him that neither Penelope nor her unpredictable canine has what it takes…although his boss feels otherwise. Whatever. Jay will never have to work with them and he has half a mind to escort them both right out of town. But when a young boy goes missing, he doesn’t have that luxury.
Working side by side tests their tentative peace, but Jay and Penelope are together on one they’ll both do whatever it takes to find the missing child—before it’s too late.
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Published May 25, 2021
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May 25, 2021
Synopsis:
Penelope Ramos has dreamed of being a K-9 search-and-rescue handler since she was a little girl. Armed with a quick mind and her German Shepherd, Havoc, she rides into Maple Falls, Vermont determined to get her certification.
She isn’t expecting the gruff, unreadable park ranger assigned to evaluate her skills.
Park ranger Jay Gosling is a pro. It’s clear to him that neither Penelope nor her unpredictable canine has what it takes…although his boss feels otherwise. Whatever. Jay will never have to work with them and he has half a mind to escort them both right out of town. But when a young boy goes missing, he doesn’t have that luxury.
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This book surprised me by being far more of a romance read than I expected. Reading the synopsis, I thought the book would revolve around the training and rigors of becoming a K-9 search-and-rescue handler. Although the book touched on the subject, the story was really about Penelope and Jay’s relationship after meeting under less than ideal circumstances in the small town of Maple Falls.
Penelope only came to Maple Falls to work on handler training and testing. She lives New York and is successful in the construction industry, working for her uncle. Jay is a Maple Falls native, divorced and had previously been a successful handler until a devastating event. The memories of the event and the consequences are never far from his mind.
Penelope and Jay start off disliking each other, although each of them immediately feel chemistry. Both are independent, stubborn, driven and loyal.
The story takes the reader through Penelope trying to make up for some mistakes she made when first arriving in Maple Falls. There are great side characters who round out the story – residents and neighbors who look out for each other. Penelope and Havoc finally have the chance to help the small community when a young boy ends us missing. Jay and Penelope learn to trust each other and work together to find him.
Penelope Ramos has dreamed of being a K-9 search-and-rescue handler since she was a little girl. Armed with a quick mind and her German Shepherd, Havoc, she rides into Maple Falls, Vermont determined to get her certification.
She isn’t expecting the gruff, unreadable park ranger assigned to evaluate her skills.
Park ranger Jay Gosling is a pro. It’s clear to him that neither Penelope nor her unpredictable canine has what it takes…although his boss feels otherwise. Whatever. Jay will never have to work with them and he has half a mind to escort them both right out of town. But when a young boy goes missing, he doesn’t have that luxury.
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This book surprised me by being far more of a romance read than I expected. Reading the synopsis, I thought the book would revolve around the training and rigors of becoming a K-9 search-and-rescue handler. Although the book touched on the subject, the story was really about Penelope and Jay’s relationship after meeting under less than ideal circumstances in the small town of Maple Falls.
Penelope only came to Maple Falls to work on handler training and testing. She lives New York and is successful in the construction industry, working for her uncle. Jay is a Maple Falls native, divorced and had previously been a successful handler until a devastating event. The memories of the event and the consequences are never far from his mind.
Penelope and Jay start off disliking each other, although each of them immediately feel chemistry. Both are independent, stubborn, driven and loyal.
The story takes the reader through Penelope trying to make up for some mistakes she made when first arriving in Maple Falls. There are great side characters who round out the story – residents and neighbors who look out for each other. Penelope and Havoc finally have the chance to help the small community when a young boy ends us missing. Jay and Penelope learn to trust each other and work together to find him.
May 25, 2021
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Plot
The plot moved at a steady pace. It was like taking a lazy Sunday afternoon stroll. Relaxing and comforting. The synopsis mentioned a young boy missing and the hero, Jay Gosling, having to move past his prejudices and work with the heroine, Penelope. However, it played a minor role in the story. It occurred at around eighty percent (80%) into the story and did not take long before it was resolved. It would have been nice if the story had placed more emphasis on the search and rescue (SAR). Don’t get me wrong I loved the romance, but in light of the fact that both protagonists were trained in SAR, I expected more in that area.
Characters
Jay and Penelope were wonderful together and were easy to relate to. They brought out the best in each other. However, it took awhile for them to come to terms with their feelings for each other. Fear, which developed from issues from their past, was the main obstacle to their romance. I loved the growth both characters went through throughout the progression of the story. Penelope grew throughout the story. At the start she was portrayed as someone who lacked confidence and who had no friends. However, by the end of the story, all that had changed. Jay overcame his fears, which aided in him finally getting the girl of his dreams. Things between could have been resolved much quicker if only they would communicate.
World Building
I loved the setting. The author’s descriptions had me wanting to visit Maple Falls, Vermont. The closeness of the community shared and the way they had each other’s backs during times of distress resonated with me.
Writing Style
The story was easy to read. It flowed seamlessly, for the most part. I believe the situation regarding the missing boy was thrown into the story as an afterthought. I waited so long for the event to occur that by the time it did it lost its appeal. Yes, I saw where Penelope got the chance to utilise her skills, but that intense feeling one gets when a search and rescue was involved was non-existent. I enjoyed the humour the author injected into the story which made for some light hearted moments.
Cover
The cover, although pleasing to the eye, was not in line with the story. Jay is one of the most sought after persons in the field of search and rescue. However, in light of the fact that the story was about Penelope earning her certification in the field and the dog in question belongs to her, I expected a picture of a female to be on the cover.
Ending
The story ended on a satisfying note. Conflicts were resolved and the characters achieved their goals both as individuals and as a couple.
Enjoyment
Overall, I had a good time with Called Into Action. This is a perfect fit for readers of contemporary romance, especially those who love dogs.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
The plot moved at a steady pace. It was like taking a lazy Sunday afternoon stroll. Relaxing and comforting. The synopsis mentioned a young boy missing and the hero, Jay Gosling, having to move past his prejudices and work with the heroine, Penelope. However, it played a minor role in the story. It occurred at around eighty percent (80%) into the story and did not take long before it was resolved. It would have been nice if the story had placed more emphasis on the search and rescue (SAR). Don’t get me wrong I loved the romance, but in light of the fact that both protagonists were trained in SAR, I expected more in that area.
Characters
Jay and Penelope were wonderful together and were easy to relate to. They brought out the best in each other. However, it took awhile for them to come to terms with their feelings for each other. Fear, which developed from issues from their past, was the main obstacle to their romance. I loved the growth both characters went through throughout the progression of the story. Penelope grew throughout the story. At the start she was portrayed as someone who lacked confidence and who had no friends. However, by the end of the story, all that had changed. Jay overcame his fears, which aided in him finally getting the girl of his dreams. Things between could have been resolved much quicker if only they would communicate.
World Building
I loved the setting. The author’s descriptions had me wanting to visit Maple Falls, Vermont. The closeness of the community shared and the way they had each other’s backs during times of distress resonated with me.
Writing Style
The story was easy to read. It flowed seamlessly, for the most part. I believe the situation regarding the missing boy was thrown into the story as an afterthought. I waited so long for the event to occur that by the time it did it lost its appeal. Yes, I saw where Penelope got the chance to utilise her skills, but that intense feeling one gets when a search and rescue was involved was non-existent. I enjoyed the humour the author injected into the story which made for some light hearted moments.
Cover
The cover, although pleasing to the eye, was not in line with the story. Jay is one of the most sought after persons in the field of search and rescue. However, in light of the fact that the story was about Penelope earning her certification in the field and the dog in question belongs to her, I expected a picture of a female to be on the cover.
Ending
The story ended on a satisfying note. Conflicts were resolved and the characters achieved their goals both as individuals and as a couple.
Enjoyment
Overall, I had a good time with Called Into Action. This is a perfect fit for readers of contemporary romance, especially those who love dogs.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
May 19, 2021
I don't know if it was my mood, the pandemic, the subject matter (which I usually love), or the author's writing style, but this book was simply not for me. I'm seeing glowing reviews and yet I found this book incredibly dull, written for a much younger audience than myself, its characters one-dimensional, the plot slower than molasses in January, and beyond simplistic. Even with K-9 dogs, a romance trope I generally love, I gritted my teeth and finished it, but it was a 1-star read for me.
Had I not requested an advance reader copy of this novel, I would have stopped reading it at the midway point. My apologies to the author, previous reviewers, and to Netgalley, but on rare occasions, I simply find nothing I like about a book, and, regretfully, this is one of those times.
Had I not requested an advance reader copy of this novel, I would have stopped reading it at the midway point. My apologies to the author, previous reviewers, and to Netgalley, but on rare occasions, I simply find nothing I like about a book, and, regretfully, this is one of those times.
May 22, 2021
Animal lovers will enjoy this book. As will readers who like a good story with engaging characters. There is a romantic connection between Penelope and Jay but it is not so steamy that readers who don't typically like hot, steamy romances would like this book. In fact, I would say the romance takes a little bit of the back seat in this book. It is more of a slow burn.
Again, I need to make a mention of Havoc for the dog lovers. Havoc was one of the stars of this book. It is a given that Penelope and Jay were the main characters but I do have another favorite and that is Charlie. She works with Jay. She had sass about her and was a good friend to Penelope. Also, she was not afraid to tell it like it was. This book is a fairly quick read.
When it came to Penelope and Jay. I was Team Penelope. I felt like Jay was being too harsh towards Penelope in the beginning but the more I got to know him, the more I warmed up to him. He and Penelope and Havoc make a good team.
Again, I need to make a mention of Havoc for the dog lovers. Havoc was one of the stars of this book. It is a given that Penelope and Jay were the main characters but I do have another favorite and that is Charlie. She works with Jay. She had sass about her and was a good friend to Penelope. Also, she was not afraid to tell it like it was. This book is a fairly quick read.
When it came to Penelope and Jay. I was Team Penelope. I felt like Jay was being too harsh towards Penelope in the beginning but the more I got to know him, the more I warmed up to him. He and Penelope and Havoc make a good team.
July 10, 2021
Fanning the flames of desire while extinguishing the embers of the past, "Called Into Action" is a scorching romantic thriller of two damaged hearts searching for a second chance at love.
Read full review in the 2021 Summer issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2021 Summer issue of InD'tale Magazine.
June 14, 2021
This is a lovely contemporary romance with the K-9 search and rescue dog, Havoc, as a heroic character.
Havoc has been trained by Penelope Ramos and they are going to Maple Falls, Vermont, to be assessed to see if they can be certified as a search and rescue partnership, something Penelope has dreamed of doing for years. She’s recently split with boyfriend after he gave her the ultimatum that she choose either him or her dog – and she chose Havoc. An accident on her way to this small township brings her in contact with the Park rangers and, in particular, with Jay Gosling as well as the fire service, law enforcement and the judge! This all leads to a joint project and new friendships for Penelope who is soon involved with many of the locals -maybe New York doesn’t have all that much going for it, after all?
This delightful story has a great setting, a heroic dog, a feisty, determined heroine and a flawed hero. It is a lovely story of breaking down barriers, facing your fears and learning to let love grow. It deals with many issues, including grief and the impact of debilitating illnesses on their victims and their carers. It does involve a rescue mission, but to me that was a minor culminating point in the story, rather than the key to it. It is a lovely story to escape into, with a great sense of community, brilliant characters and a fantastic K-9, too.
Thank you to Carina Press and NetGalley for my copy of this book which I have voluntarily read and honestly reviewed.
Havoc has been trained by Penelope Ramos and they are going to Maple Falls, Vermont, to be assessed to see if they can be certified as a search and rescue partnership, something Penelope has dreamed of doing for years. She’s recently split with boyfriend after he gave her the ultimatum that she choose either him or her dog – and she chose Havoc. An accident on her way to this small township brings her in contact with the Park rangers and, in particular, with Jay Gosling as well as the fire service, law enforcement and the judge! This all leads to a joint project and new friendships for Penelope who is soon involved with many of the locals -maybe New York doesn’t have all that much going for it, after all?
This delightful story has a great setting, a heroic dog, a feisty, determined heroine and a flawed hero. It is a lovely story of breaking down barriers, facing your fears and learning to let love grow. It deals with many issues, including grief and the impact of debilitating illnesses on their victims and their carers. It does involve a rescue mission, but to me that was a minor culminating point in the story, rather than the key to it. It is a lovely story to escape into, with a great sense of community, brilliant characters and a fantastic K-9, too.
Thank you to Carina Press and NetGalley for my copy of this book which I have voluntarily read and honestly reviewed.
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June 6, 2021***copy provided by author/publisher through BookSirens***
DNF @ 13%
I couldn't get to the part in the blurb, the part that made me press the "request" button.
Instead of the plot and story pulling me in, the first couple of chapters actually made me dislike the main characters. Penelope (the heroine) didn't come across as "armed with a quick mind", but rather idiotic in her reasoning and actions (and the fact she was a city girl doesn't excuse her) and quite incompetent in handling her dog, making me doubt her ability for being in search-and-rescue.
Jay (the hero) also wasn't very likable. Sure, he lost a lot thanks to the heroine's idiocy and jumping to conclusions was understandable, still, his reaction seemed over the top and overblown.
The flow of the story was rather slow and poor with the narrative style concentrating almost pedantically on the minutae of her short stay in the state park, the little and rather redundant details...
Nothing really happened in the first few chapters (except for the heroine's idiotic move), nothing to grab my attention, nothing to make me interested in the characters...
DNF @ 13%
I couldn't get to the part in the blurb, the part that made me press the "request" button.
Instead of the plot and story pulling me in, the first couple of chapters actually made me dislike the main characters. Penelope (the heroine) didn't come across as "armed with a quick mind", but rather idiotic in her reasoning and actions (and the fact she was a city girl doesn't excuse her) and quite incompetent in handling her dog, making me doubt her ability for being in search-and-rescue.
Jay (the hero) also wasn't very likable. Sure, he lost a lot thanks to the heroine's idiocy and jumping to conclusions was understandable, still, his reaction seemed over the top and overblown.
The flow of the story was rather slow and poor with the narrative style concentrating almost pedantically on the minutae of her short stay in the state park, the little and rather redundant details...
Nothing really happened in the first few chapters (except for the heroine's idiotic move), nothing to grab my attention, nothing to make me interested in the characters...
April 28, 2023
Gosh, I wanted to like this. Instead, I just found myself annoyed most of the time with the characters' behavior. To start, Jay was a jerk who, from the very beginning, never cared to listen to the full story before passing his judgment. The fire was clearly an accident, and Penelope did the right thing, calling it in as soon as it started. Yeah, it sucks that the GPS safety program gear was lost, but that wasn't her fault. But on the other hand, Penelope was just as frustrating with how inconsistent she was. One minute, she's confident, and the next, she's a whimpering mess. The other inconsistent character was the sheriff. She was introduced as this strong woman in a male dominated job, but after that first meeting, she never struck me as acting like a sheriff, especially when she was getting all drunk at the bar. I had a hard time liking anyone except maybe Gramps. The writing was very choppy, often jumping from scene to scene with zero transition or how much time had passed (minutes, hours, days?). There were also several contradictions throughout that just made it hard to stay invested. The last thing that annoyed me was how the main thing advertised on the back cover of the book, Penelope and Jay having to work together to save a kid, was maybe 3 chapters and that was it. By the end, I couldn't care less if Penelope and Jay ended up together. Frankly, I don't think their relationship would last in reality.
June 24, 2021
Penelope Ramos has dreamed of being in K9 rescue her whole life. Determined to get her certification with her rescue dog Havoc, she travels to Maple Falls Vermont. She celebrated her breakup with her ex by torching a box of his things and accidentally sets a building on fire. Jay Gosling, park ranger, had finally begged and schmoozed for enough money to build a locator system for lost visitors to his park. All of his new expensive equipment was in that burning building, a total loss. When the judge orders her to help Jay in rebuilding instead of jail time, Jay is totally against spending more time with her. But as he spends more time with her he realizes she's not the entitled careless stranger he first thought.
This book was just ok for me. After the initial excitement of the fire the book just fell flat for awhile. I just wish there had been more about the rescue training and searches. The single rescue in the book doesn't show up until 80% in.
This book was just ok for me. After the initial excitement of the fire the book just fell flat for awhile. I just wish there had been more about the rescue training and searches. The single rescue in the book doesn't show up until 80% in.
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May 1, 2021Categories
Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Multicultural & Interracial Romance, Action & Adventure Romance
Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Multicultural & Interracial Romance, Action & Adventure Romance
May 25, 2021
I love a good dog story. Havoc sounded like a fab pup.
This was touted as search and rescue but no searching and rescuing happened for almost 300 pages. It was supposed to be romantic suspense and it wasn’t suspenseful at all in my opinion.
This was touted as search and rescue but no searching and rescuing happened for almost 300 pages. It was supposed to be romantic suspense and it wasn’t suspenseful at all in my opinion.
August 21, 2024
A lovely slow burn romance with a bit of mystery, a solid dose of angst and a good measure of fun. Complete with an irresistible 'four-legged stalker' you can't help but love.
It all starts with a pink teddy bear and a woman's need to burn a painful past; a rusty grill and a destroyed project. All followed by a choice that changed more than a single life.
When Penelope Ramos rode into Maple Falls, Vermont with her German shepherd, Havoc, determined to get her certification as K-9 search-and-rescue handler, the last thing she expected was to be sentenced to community service to fix what she accidentally destroyed. Especially when she needed to work alongside a park ranger with half a mind to escort them both right out of town.
On the other hand, park ranger Jay Gosling, a pro at his job and as dedicated as it gets, had never expected to get saddled with the irresponsible city girl and her drooling mutt. And he's convinced neither of them has what it takes for the job they want to do.
An uneasy truce, a missing child and a rescue, a solid dose of attraction and quite a bit of steam, all topped with great angst and a lot of fun. You'll get all of this and more within these pages.
The setting is wonderful, the characters leap from the page (side cast included :) ), while a certain furry Havoc is absolutely adorable!! Can I have one please?
I may have occasionally wanted to smack Jay upside his head and laughed out loud at four-footed antics. The romance was a beautiful slow burn, with just the right amount of angst and a quite natural play of emotions that felt absolutely real.
As far as the description is concerned, I wouldn't say this was a romantic suspense per se, since the suspense doesn't kick in until very late in the tale. To me it was a wonderful slow burn romance with a touch of suspense and a good measure of feeling and fun.
It all starts with a pink teddy bear and a woman's need to burn a painful past; a rusty grill and a destroyed project. All followed by a choice that changed more than a single life.
When Penelope Ramos rode into Maple Falls, Vermont with her German shepherd, Havoc, determined to get her certification as K-9 search-and-rescue handler, the last thing she expected was to be sentenced to community service to fix what she accidentally destroyed. Especially when she needed to work alongside a park ranger with half a mind to escort them both right out of town.
On the other hand, park ranger Jay Gosling, a pro at his job and as dedicated as it gets, had never expected to get saddled with the irresponsible city girl and her drooling mutt. And he's convinced neither of them has what it takes for the job they want to do.
An uneasy truce, a missing child and a rescue, a solid dose of attraction and quite a bit of steam, all topped with great angst and a lot of fun. You'll get all of this and more within these pages.
The setting is wonderful, the characters leap from the page (side cast included :) ), while a certain furry Havoc is absolutely adorable!! Can I have one please?
I may have occasionally wanted to smack Jay upside his head and laughed out loud at four-footed antics. The romance was a beautiful slow burn, with just the right amount of angst and a quite natural play of emotions that felt absolutely real.
As far as the description is concerned, I wouldn't say this was a romantic suspense per se, since the suspense doesn't kick in until very late in the tale. To me it was a wonderful slow burn romance with a touch of suspense and a good measure of feeling and fun.
May 24, 2021
This is a slow burn romance and most of what is described in the synopsis doesn't really happen until late into the book.
The story is written well enough just like the romance it is a slow story but when the action happens it is quickly and wish the author had a better balance between the fast action pace and the slow more getting to know you stage in the story telling.
All in all the romance isn't steamy but just the right amount of romance to leave readers satisficed.
Thank you to Netgalley and Carina Press for the advance copy of Paris Wynters Called to Action
The story is written well enough just like the romance it is a slow story but when the action happens it is quickly and wish the author had a better balance between the fast action pace and the slow more getting to know you stage in the story telling.
All in all the romance isn't steamy but just the right amount of romance to leave readers satisficed.
Thank you to Netgalley and Carina Press for the advance copy of Paris Wynters Called to Action
May 27, 2021
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from Publicity team. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
3.5 hearts
I love reading about K-9 dogs and their handlers, so I was thrilled to be able to read Called Into Action. Penelope works for her uncle's construction firm, and is working to getting her rescue, Havoc, certified. She has just come out of a relationship with an unsupportive guy. She goes on vacation in Vermont to get away, practice for the test and take the test.
Jay is a park ranger in Vermont. He lost a K-9 dog so he is sensitive about proper training. He is divorced and has a grandfather who is starting to fail and needs more care. He planned a safety program to help with finding people who get lost.
Of course, Penelope and Jay are attracted to each other and have issues to get to know each other and figure out to be able to have any relationship. But I didn't like the drama; they seemed like silly adolescents. I wanted to see them be the smart professionals they are, working to make things better.
I expected and wanted more K-9 time, or at least as much time as the romance. I did appreciate the other characters like Gramps, Charlie the Sheriff, Nick the boss, and Mrs. Clover. It was wonderful to get a peek at Penelope's father and uncle too.
The book had more plot and improved pacing in the last half when they did really work on the things which were important, and showed how competent they could be. There was also a search for a missing person, and more K-9 time so that was a win for me too.
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Review copy was received from Publicity team. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
3.5 hearts
I love reading about K-9 dogs and their handlers, so I was thrilled to be able to read Called Into Action. Penelope works for her uncle's construction firm, and is working to getting her rescue, Havoc, certified. She has just come out of a relationship with an unsupportive guy. She goes on vacation in Vermont to get away, practice for the test and take the test.
Jay is a park ranger in Vermont. He lost a K-9 dog so he is sensitive about proper training. He is divorced and has a grandfather who is starting to fail and needs more care. He planned a safety program to help with finding people who get lost.
Of course, Penelope and Jay are attracted to each other and have issues to get to know each other and figure out to be able to have any relationship. But I didn't like the drama; they seemed like silly adolescents. I wanted to see them be the smart professionals they are, working to make things better.
I expected and wanted more K-9 time, or at least as much time as the romance. I did appreciate the other characters like Gramps, Charlie the Sheriff, Nick the boss, and Mrs. Clover. It was wonderful to get a peek at Penelope's father and uncle too.
The book had more plot and improved pacing in the last half when they did really work on the things which were important, and showed how competent they could be. There was also a search for a missing person, and more K-9 time so that was a win for me too.
Guest Post from Paris
Search-and-Rescue dogs locate the origin of a human scent and alert their human partner to where it is. Human scent can take various forms—it can be alive, dead, or it can be on clothing. SAR dogs can find people lost in avalanches or other natural disasters, they can detect human scent at crime scenes and they can find lost children or even lost older people with dementia. SAR dogs are strongly motivated to search, in part because the reinforcement for a find is play.
Havoc's specialty is Air-scent. Dogs in this specialty will work with their nose in the air. They pick up human scent anywhere in the vicinity -- they don't need a "last seen" starting point, an article to work from or a scent trail, and time is not an issue. Whereas tracking dogs follow a particular scent trail, air-scent dogs pick up a scent carried in air currents and seek out its origin -- the point of greatest concentration.
Most search and rescue personnel and their dogs are volunteers. Some ways you can support them are to donate to your local search and rescue team and to volunteer as a hider for the dogs. Handlers are always looking for new people to hide for their dogs. Plus, there is nothing more fun than to spend the day outside playing hide and seek with a dog, knowing that it will one day help save a life.
June 1, 2021
Take the most beloved elements of any Hallmark movie ever made, and you’ll get this book.
We have an intelligent woman from the big city, earning the ire of the town grump when she burns down a building filled with equipment for the town search and rescue team. We have a handsome, irritable man who is responsible for overlooking her restitution as she uses her construction skills to make amends. And we have Havoc, Penelope’s K-9 trainee who would still rather go squirrel-hunting than actually work. Add in some friendly small-town folk, slowly igniting passions, a will they-won’t they moment and basically, you have ALL the components for a lazy Sunday afternoon in a hayfield with a romance you just KNOW is going to work out for the best.
And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. It’s a lovely story with engaging characters. There’s Penelope, a ballsy, determined woman from New York and Jay, a stern yet vulnerable park ranger who is still grieving for his own dog, Zip. And of course, Havoc, the doggy who is determined to melt Jay’s heart, together with moments of tension and gentle humour as well as luscious sexy times for our two characters. I read the book in two evenings and found it really hard to put down.
In short, this book is really well-written and crafted by someone who knows what readers like in a classic romance, and makes it fresh by adding the search and rescue element, which is genuinely interesting. It injects an element of suspense when the team actually need to be deployed. Will Havoc find the missing child? Will Penelope prove she has what it takes to become a professional handler? Will Jay’s hardened heart soften enough to accept he is hopelessly in love? You’ll have to read it and find out for yourself!
We have an intelligent woman from the big city, earning the ire of the town grump when she burns down a building filled with equipment for the town search and rescue team. We have a handsome, irritable man who is responsible for overlooking her restitution as she uses her construction skills to make amends. And we have Havoc, Penelope’s K-9 trainee who would still rather go squirrel-hunting than actually work. Add in some friendly small-town folk, slowly igniting passions, a will they-won’t they moment and basically, you have ALL the components for a lazy Sunday afternoon in a hayfield with a romance you just KNOW is going to work out for the best.
And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. It’s a lovely story with engaging characters. There’s Penelope, a ballsy, determined woman from New York and Jay, a stern yet vulnerable park ranger who is still grieving for his own dog, Zip. And of course, Havoc, the doggy who is determined to melt Jay’s heart, together with moments of tension and gentle humour as well as luscious sexy times for our two characters. I read the book in two evenings and found it really hard to put down.
In short, this book is really well-written and crafted by someone who knows what readers like in a classic romance, and makes it fresh by adding the search and rescue element, which is genuinely interesting. It injects an element of suspense when the team actually need to be deployed. Will Havoc find the missing child? Will Penelope prove she has what it takes to become a professional handler? Will Jay’s hardened heart soften enough to accept he is hopelessly in love? You’ll have to read it and find out for yourself!
June 6, 2021
This is the first book that I have read by Paris Wynters but hopefully it won't be the last.
When Penelope Ramos landed in Maple Falls Vermont, from her home in New York, the chain of events that followed, to her shame, had her arrested and locked in a police cell ........ how had her life come to this ?
Penelope now despised her ex Trevor , he had made her choose between him and her beloved dog Havoc........of course the dog won.
Taking leave from her job with her uncles construction company, Penelope had come to Maple Falls in the hope of gaining her Search and Rescue K-9 Air Scent Handlers evaluation, but disaster has struck and she had incited the wrath of Park Ranger Jay Gosling and head Ranger Nick Karalis who, incidentally, was supposed to be doing her evaluation.
I don't want to give away any spoilers but I love this author's style of writing, the events leading up to Penelope's meeting with Jay and the banter in the courthouse are hilarious, Jay's conversation with Havoc are both funny and heart warming.
This story unfolds with Penelope having to stay on in Maple Falls and doing community service instead of a jail sentence and that meant working with Jay.
The interaction between spirited Penelope and grumpy (but gorgeous) Jay is brilliant and soon blossoms into love, Could Penelope's determination to work on S & R with Havoc and Jay's determination to protect her drive them apart, could the attraction between them work long distance, could Penelope leave Jay, her new best friend Sheriff Charlie Hart and all the other people of Maple Falls who had come to love her.
This is a lovely, well written story of tragedy, heartache and romance laced with humour.
I received a free copy of this book and my review is voluntary.
When Penelope Ramos landed in Maple Falls Vermont, from her home in New York, the chain of events that followed, to her shame, had her arrested and locked in a police cell ........ how had her life come to this ?
Penelope now despised her ex Trevor , he had made her choose between him and her beloved dog Havoc........of course the dog won.
Taking leave from her job with her uncles construction company, Penelope had come to Maple Falls in the hope of gaining her Search and Rescue K-9 Air Scent Handlers evaluation, but disaster has struck and she had incited the wrath of Park Ranger Jay Gosling and head Ranger Nick Karalis who, incidentally, was supposed to be doing her evaluation.
I don't want to give away any spoilers but I love this author's style of writing, the events leading up to Penelope's meeting with Jay and the banter in the courthouse are hilarious, Jay's conversation with Havoc are both funny and heart warming.
This story unfolds with Penelope having to stay on in Maple Falls and doing community service instead of a jail sentence and that meant working with Jay.
The interaction between spirited Penelope and grumpy (but gorgeous) Jay is brilliant and soon blossoms into love, Could Penelope's determination to work on S & R with Havoc and Jay's determination to protect her drive them apart, could the attraction between them work long distance, could Penelope leave Jay, her new best friend Sheriff Charlie Hart and all the other people of Maple Falls who had come to love her.
This is a lovely, well written story of tragedy, heartache and romance laced with humour.
I received a free copy of this book and my review is voluntary.
July 20, 2021
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booksprout and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This was a little slow in spots but altogether it was a good story. Penelope comes to Maple Falls for two reasons, she just broke up with her boyfriend and to qualify for Search and Rescue (SAR). Unfortunately Penelope makes the bad choice of things. She throws items that her ex-boyfriend gave her and puts them in a grill that was located in a wildlife park. The bad choice, well her dog Havoc knocks into her and she falls on the grill. The grill was old and rusted. The fire spread to a building that quickly catches on fire.
Local Parker Rancher Jay Gosling consoles a teary woman. She must have been devastated to comes across the fire. When he tried to get information that will hopefully lead to the arsonist (that burnt down his building with all the equipment that he spent a year doing fund-raising for!), the beautiful woman admits that it was she not someone else. Jay sees red!!!! He immediately arrests her and takes her to the town's jail.
This is not the first hurdle that these two will face. Jay was in SAR and lost his dog. Seeing Penelope and Havoc causes a lot of internal turmoil for the ranger. There is a lot of miscommunication on both sides. I really felt for both of them. Seeing how the book was written in a dual POV format, really helped me to fully understand Jay and the strife that he was going through.
This is a sexy read so I would not recommend this to anyone under the age of 18. I hope that the author considers writing more stories as she did a great job of teasing with Havoc's two siblings that were donated to the newly formed SAR unit in Maple Falls. Besides we need Nick's and Charlie's story(s). Hint
This was a little slow in spots but altogether it was a good story. Penelope comes to Maple Falls for two reasons, she just broke up with her boyfriend and to qualify for Search and Rescue (SAR). Unfortunately Penelope makes the bad choice of things. She throws items that her ex-boyfriend gave her and puts them in a grill that was located in a wildlife park. The bad choice, well her dog Havoc knocks into her and she falls on the grill. The grill was old and rusted. The fire spread to a building that quickly catches on fire.
Local Parker Rancher Jay Gosling consoles a teary woman. She must have been devastated to comes across the fire. When he tried to get information that will hopefully lead to the arsonist (that burnt down his building with all the equipment that he spent a year doing fund-raising for!), the beautiful woman admits that it was she not someone else. Jay sees red!!!! He immediately arrests her and takes her to the town's jail.
This is not the first hurdle that these two will face. Jay was in SAR and lost his dog. Seeing Penelope and Havoc causes a lot of internal turmoil for the ranger. There is a lot of miscommunication on both sides. I really felt for both of them. Seeing how the book was written in a dual POV format, really helped me to fully understand Jay and the strife that he was going through.
This is a sexy read so I would not recommend this to anyone under the age of 18. I hope that the author considers writing more stories as she did a great job of teasing with Havoc's two siblings that were donated to the newly formed SAR unit in Maple Falls. Besides we need Nick's and Charlie's story(s). Hint
May 26, 2021
My Review: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Caffeinated PR, the following is my honest review and opinion. I really enjoyed the previous book I read by Paris Wynters and of course I am a sucker for a dog on the cover, so I was excited to try this one out. The story definitely started out with a bang and it had you turning the pages to find out what would be the consequences. This has some of my favorite romance elements with some enemies to lovers and forced proximity, but I like how Wynters gave the classic tropes a bit of a spin. Our hero, Jay, has a pretty heavy emotional load he is carrying around and it was kind of nice to see that put on the male character more than the female. I also really liked Penelope's character, she had a lot of spunk and was quick to own up to her mistakes. I have to say though it did get a bit frustrating when the characters kept making really rash decisions and were constantly saying not so smart things, looking at you Jay, it did get a bit old after a while. Now we need to talk about Havoc, I honestly thought he would play a bit more of a role in the story, I was hoping to see more of him in action. I did really appreciate what Search and Rescue training and work we got to see but I would have liked a bit more of it. All in all, I enjoyed the story, it had a bit for everyone, a bit of a suspense element, some emotional hurdles to overcome, some witty banter, some steamy bedroom scenes, great side characters and small town setting.
April 12, 2021
I enjoyed this romance between dog handler Penelope and park ranger Jay. They have both had unsuccessful romances in the past and Jay in particular has a lot of baggage, but they work well together and make a good and interesting couple.
This is, in some ways, quite a slow burn romance. When they first meet, Penelope has done something (accidentally) that is likely to put the whole town against her and Jay in particular and it is partly this that keeps them at a distance to begin with, despite their red hot chemistry.
Jay does seem to drag things out a little and he does run hot and cold, there were times when I wanted to shake him trying to make him just get on with it. He does have serious concerns when it comes to being abandoned and it wasn't too laboured.
The only thing that I wasn't totally convinced about, was how cut up he was about the death of his dog Zip. I know that people take the loss of pets hard, but he did seem more bothered about an animal than what had happened to the boy on that particular mission. I suppose he might have been using his loss as an outlet for everything else he'd been through, but ranking animals as more than humans does put me off people a little.
All in all a good read. I'd be keen to read more from this author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This is, in some ways, quite a slow burn romance. When they first meet, Penelope has done something (accidentally) that is likely to put the whole town against her and Jay in particular and it is partly this that keeps them at a distance to begin with, despite their red hot chemistry.
Jay does seem to drag things out a little and he does run hot and cold, there were times when I wanted to shake him trying to make him just get on with it. He does have serious concerns when it comes to being abandoned and it wasn't too laboured.
The only thing that I wasn't totally convinced about, was how cut up he was about the death of his dog Zip. I know that people take the loss of pets hard, but he did seem more bothered about an animal than what had happened to the boy on that particular mission. I suppose he might have been using his loss as an outlet for everything else he'd been through, but ranking animals as more than humans does put me off people a little.
All in all a good read. I'd be keen to read more from this author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
May 18, 2021
After a bad break up, Penelope takes her dog to a state park to continue working with him on Search and Rescue training, so they can take their certification test. She accidentally starts a fire that destroys a building and safety equipment, and Park Ranger Jay Gosling is livid.
This is an enemies-to-lovers story in which the whole town is Penelope's enemy after her disastrous fire. I live in Oregon where careless fire in the woods led to a major wildfire and destroyed a huge amount of natural habitat and much of the trail system in the gorge, so this book made me think about personal responsibility and appropriate consequences for destruction.
I loved both Penelope and Jay and enjoyed the romance between them, as they got to know each other. They both brought a fair amount of baggage from previous relationships, so their relationship was slow to progress.
From the beginning, I struggled to tlput the book down. I was as intrigued learning about Search and Rescue and the park ranngers as I was about the romance. Reading at the end that Paris Wynters does K-9 Search and Rescue herself added to the impact of those parts of the story.
Thank you to Carina Press, Paris Wynters and NetGalley for this advanced copy. These opinions are my own.
This is an enemies-to-lovers story in which the whole town is Penelope's enemy after her disastrous fire. I live in Oregon where careless fire in the woods led to a major wildfire and destroyed a huge amount of natural habitat and much of the trail system in the gorge, so this book made me think about personal responsibility and appropriate consequences for destruction.
I loved both Penelope and Jay and enjoyed the romance between them, as they got to know each other. They both brought a fair amount of baggage from previous relationships, so their relationship was slow to progress.
From the beginning, I struggled to tlput the book down. I was as intrigued learning about Search and Rescue and the park ranngers as I was about the romance. Reading at the end that Paris Wynters does K-9 Search and Rescue herself added to the impact of those parts of the story.
Thank you to Carina Press, Paris Wynters and NetGalley for this advanced copy. These opinions are my own.
May 22, 2021
Called into Action
Rating: 3 stars
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC given through NetGalley for review. All opinions are my own.
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I loved how Called into Action started. I could see that this was going to be hate to love romance and I wished it could of been more of it. Jay treats Penelope badly through out most of the book. Some of the comments he makes towards her were not very nice. His one redeeming quality is his love for the pet/coworker he lost. Boy did this man grieve his dog. I loved how he honored his memory by creating a sculpture of him, but it is devastating loss that makes him drive Penelope away.
I liked Penelope and I especially loved her dog, Havoc. She was an okay character I just wished she would of stood up more to Jay's comments about her not being ready to work in search and rescue with Havoc.
To be honest the synopsis of the story through me for a curve....what it describes that will happen didn't actually happen until towards the end of the book. I thought the search was something that was going to happen through out the book and due to them working together is what made them realize their feelings of hate more more of those of liking each other.
Rating: 3 stars
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC given through NetGalley for review. All opinions are my own.
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I loved how Called into Action started. I could see that this was going to be hate to love romance and I wished it could of been more of it. Jay treats Penelope badly through out most of the book. Some of the comments he makes towards her were not very nice. His one redeeming quality is his love for the pet/coworker he lost. Boy did this man grieve his dog. I loved how he honored his memory by creating a sculpture of him, but it is devastating loss that makes him drive Penelope away.
I liked Penelope and I especially loved her dog, Havoc. She was an okay character I just wished she would of stood up more to Jay's comments about her not being ready to work in search and rescue with Havoc.
To be honest the synopsis of the story through me for a curve....what it describes that will happen didn't actually happen until towards the end of the book. I thought the search was something that was going to happen through out the book and due to them working together is what made them realize their feelings of hate more more of those of liking each other.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 26, 2021
Five joyful barks and Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for CALLED INTO ACTION by Paris Wynters.
First, I have to say that I’m not a dog person. I admire those willing and able to put so much time and care into the training of a dog 💖
When I read that the author has hands-on experience in search and rescue, I had to pick up this book. I wasn’t disappointed 😁. The story turned out to be much more than I had expected. Of course, search, rescue and dog care are part of the book, but it’s also a journey into Jay’s and Penelope’s pasts, and all the hurt and insecurities their previous relationships left behind.
Being forced to work together to rebuild the burned-down Ranger station, the resulting hate-love-triangle that includes Penelope’s dog Havoc had me laugh and cry in rapid succession. As two strong personalities clash, which part will win in the end? The mutual attraction and love for dogs, or the fears and doubts that keep getting in the way.
When Jay and Penelope have to work together to find a missing child, will their trust in the other’s abilities be enough to get the job done, or will the rescue operation fail because they couldn’t resolve their problems in time?
This book had me at the edge of my seat. I read it within a day, because it was impossible to put down.
First, I have to say that I’m not a dog person. I admire those willing and able to put so much time and care into the training of a dog 💖
When I read that the author has hands-on experience in search and rescue, I had to pick up this book. I wasn’t disappointed 😁. The story turned out to be much more than I had expected. Of course, search, rescue and dog care are part of the book, but it’s also a journey into Jay’s and Penelope’s pasts, and all the hurt and insecurities their previous relationships left behind.
Being forced to work together to rebuild the burned-down Ranger station, the resulting hate-love-triangle that includes Penelope’s dog Havoc had me laugh and cry in rapid succession. As two strong personalities clash, which part will win in the end? The mutual attraction and love for dogs, or the fears and doubts that keep getting in the way.
When Jay and Penelope have to work together to find a missing child, will their trust in the other’s abilities be enough to get the job done, or will the rescue operation fail because they couldn’t resolve their problems in time?
This book had me at the edge of my seat. I read it within a day, because it was impossible to put down.
June 8, 2021
Penelope has had her heart broken and was burning the memento of that relationship but an accident ensues and now is in a bit of trouble for starting a fire even if it was by accident. Park Ranger Jay is livid that all his hard work has gone to flames and Penelope isn't receiving the sentence he feels she deserves and now he's gonna be stuck being around her while they rebuild what she destroyed.
Now that I'm reading the description of this book I'm surprised that that was what the whole story based on meanwhile it only happened like nearing the end of the book. This book was so much more when it came to Penelope trying to do what she can because she really did feel remorseful of what she done but then she got to see who it directly impacted especially when it came to Jay. There was a reason he worked so hard to get the supplied that ended up being destroyed and he's already dealing with the stress of his fathers mental health and dealing with the loss of his dog which Penelope's dog reminds him of. I thought that this book was gonna lean more toward the suspense knowing that the boy was going to go missing and Penelope wants to prove her worth there was little of that but it was still good for what was there. Overall this was a pretty good book I liked it.
Now that I'm reading the description of this book I'm surprised that that was what the whole story based on meanwhile it only happened like nearing the end of the book. This book was so much more when it came to Penelope trying to do what she can because she really did feel remorseful of what she done but then she got to see who it directly impacted especially when it came to Jay. There was a reason he worked so hard to get the supplied that ended up being destroyed and he's already dealing with the stress of his fathers mental health and dealing with the loss of his dog which Penelope's dog reminds him of. I thought that this book was gonna lean more toward the suspense knowing that the boy was going to go missing and Penelope wants to prove her worth there was little of that but it was still good for what was there. Overall this was a pretty good book I liked it.
May 3, 2021
Received an ARC. I am in love with this book. The cover is a bit misleading and not sure why Penelope wasn't on the cover since she is the actual handler. But I digress. I'm a sucker for a forced proximity trope. Certainly was a fun meet-cute.
There a so many things I adored about this book, which included the town of Maple Falls. From the judge to the diner owner, these people were people I'd want to live around. I also loved Gramps. I smiled in just about every scene he was in. For anyone interested in reading, I will note Gramps has a degenerative disease (the author handled this with care).
Havoc is my all time hero. I loved the way the author introduced aspects of search and rescue through Havoc's training. The K-9 hero wasn't all polished from the very beginning but needed to go on his own training journey. It was fabulous to see the dog himself had flaws to overcome.
One final note: The book was light on suspense. It seemed more like a contemporary romance that culminates on Havoc and Penelope needing to use their training due to an event at the end of the story.
I would definitely recommend this book. It was a very enjoyable read.
There a so many things I adored about this book, which included the town of Maple Falls. From the judge to the diner owner, these people were people I'd want to live around. I also loved Gramps. I smiled in just about every scene he was in. For anyone interested in reading, I will note Gramps has a degenerative disease (the author handled this with care).
Havoc is my all time hero. I loved the way the author introduced aspects of search and rescue through Havoc's training. The K-9 hero wasn't all polished from the very beginning but needed to go on his own training journey. It was fabulous to see the dog himself had flaws to overcome.
One final note: The book was light on suspense. It seemed more like a contemporary romance that culminates on Havoc and Penelope needing to use their training due to an event at the end of the story.
I would definitely recommend this book. It was a very enjoyable read.
May 25, 2021
3.5 rounded up
This book had an engaging start that got me interested in the story immediately.
I found Penelope to be a likable heroine. Through a series of clumsy mistakes (relatable) she lands herself in hot water with the town of Maple Falls. I also liked her friendship with Sheriff Hart.
Jay was a little tougher to understand.
All in all, I loved the idea of this story and the beginning scenes. Havoc, Charlie, Maple Falls, and Gramps were the standouts in this book.
This book had an engaging start that got me interested in the story immediately.
I found Penelope to be a likable heroine. Through a series of clumsy mistakes (relatable) she lands herself in hot water with the town of Maple Falls. I also liked her friendship with Sheriff Hart.
Jay was a little tougher to understand.
All in all, I loved the idea of this story and the beginning scenes. Havoc, Charlie, Maple Falls, and Gramps were the standouts in this book.
May 26, 2021
Penelope Ramos ends up staying in Maple Falls, Vermont longer than expected to help rebuild a park ranger station. Jay Gosling, a park ranger and former K-9 search and rescue member, isn't happy working with Penelope or her dog. But when a boy is lost they will need to put their differences aside.
This was an enemies to lover story with a very slow burn and a bit of steam. It's told an alternating POV. Penelope has a big heart. She loves her German Shepherd avoc whom she is training to pass the certification for canine search and rescue. Jay was a grumpy hero for sure and it takes time for him to learn to trust Penelope. This book is labeled romantic suspense but I would disagree. The canine rescue was about 30 pages toward the end of the book. Most of the novel is centered on rebuilding the ranger station and Penn and Jay's hot cold relationship. I like the small town feel in the story and how the community came together when help was needed. Thank you to Let's Talk Books Promo, the publisher and the author for my copy of this book. It's available now.
This was an enemies to lover story with a very slow burn and a bit of steam. It's told an alternating POV. Penelope has a big heart. She loves her German Shepherd avoc whom she is training to pass the certification for canine search and rescue. Jay was a grumpy hero for sure and it takes time for him to learn to trust Penelope. This book is labeled romantic suspense but I would disagree. The canine rescue was about 30 pages toward the end of the book. Most of the novel is centered on rebuilding the ranger station and Penn and Jay's hot cold relationship. I like the small town feel in the story and how the community came together when help was needed. Thank you to Let's Talk Books Promo, the publisher and the author for my copy of this book. It's available now.
May 28, 2021
Can you resist a book with a dog on the cover? A dog named Havoc? Penelope, his partner (okay, owner, but they really are partners) is training him to be her partner as a search and rescue team. As a dog person, I couldn’t resist this story!
Penelope and Havoc travel to Vermont after months of training together. They are ready for their certification test to become an official Search and Rescue (SAR) team. Unfortunately, an accident means that she has to spend more time in Maple Falls than anticipated. And she has to spend it on close proximity with park ranger , Jay Gosling. While there’s a spark between the two, they both have some baggage they need to work through if that spark's going to flame! For me this was a traditional romance with the added elements of dogs, SAR, small town community and characters, and a bit of suspense towards the end.
This is book one of a series and I anticipate more dogs in the next books. I will definitely revisit Maple Falls.
Thanks to the author and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Penelope and Havoc travel to Vermont after months of training together. They are ready for their certification test to become an official Search and Rescue (SAR) team. Unfortunately, an accident means that she has to spend more time in Maple Falls than anticipated. And she has to spend it on close proximity with park ranger , Jay Gosling. While there’s a spark between the two, they both have some baggage they need to work through if that spark's going to flame! For me this was a traditional romance with the added elements of dogs, SAR, small town community and characters, and a bit of suspense towards the end.
This is book one of a series and I anticipate more dogs in the next books. I will definitely revisit Maple Falls.
Thanks to the author and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 26, 2021
As a dog lover when I spot a dog on a cover, I feel like I must read it. Called Into Action is labeled a romantic suspense that follows Penelope who is determined to get her K9 search and rescue handler certification with her German Shepherd Havoc. However, when she meets Jay the Park Ranger assigned to evaluate her, he’s so grumpy and unreadable she isn’t so sure. Jay is unimpressed by both Penelope and Havoc but when a local boy goes missing they’re forced to work together to find him.
This book had a good plot according to the synopsis but I was looking forward to more of the search and rescue mission aspect and it was a small part of the book so the romance between Penelope and Jay is the majority of the story.
I enjoyed the setting of Maple Falls and the residents that looked out for one another.
Although this wasn’t my perfect read, I’m more suspense/thriller reader than romance, I think any romance lover would enjoy this one.
Thank you to Let’s Talk Books Promo, Paris Wynters and Netgalley for my digital copy of the book to review.
This book had a good plot according to the synopsis but I was looking forward to more of the search and rescue mission aspect and it was a small part of the book so the romance between Penelope and Jay is the majority of the story.
I enjoyed the setting of Maple Falls and the residents that looked out for one another.
Although this wasn’t my perfect read, I’m more suspense/thriller reader than romance, I think any romance lover would enjoy this one.
Thank you to Let’s Talk Books Promo, Paris Wynters and Netgalley for my digital copy of the book to review.
April 22, 2021
This story centers around two characters very opposite of each other.
Penelope Ramos has always wanted to be part of a K-9 Search and Rescue team. Her dreams are just about to be fulfilled once she gets to Maple Falls, Vermont. Here she hopes to get her certification and start a new chapter in her life.
But the plans come to a halt when she meets the man that’s going to certify her, Park Ranger Joy Gosling. Add to that a mishap and he definitely doesn’t believe she is a candidate. Both have relationship issues that compound the story, but when a child is missing, he needs all the help he can get to rescue the boy.
This was an engaging story with complex characters. Both struggling to trust again.
It was interesting to see how these two developed as individuals and as a possible couple.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Carina Press. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Penelope Ramos has always wanted to be part of a K-9 Search and Rescue team. Her dreams are just about to be fulfilled once she gets to Maple Falls, Vermont. Here she hopes to get her certification and start a new chapter in her life.
But the plans come to a halt when she meets the man that’s going to certify her, Park Ranger Joy Gosling. Add to that a mishap and he definitely doesn’t believe she is a candidate. Both have relationship issues that compound the story, but when a child is missing, he needs all the help he can get to rescue the boy.
This was an engaging story with complex characters. Both struggling to trust again.
It was interesting to see how these two developed as individuals and as a possible couple.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Carina Press. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
March 16, 2022
I liked Penelope and sometimes I liked Jay. He was blowing hot and cold so I couldn't figure out what he wanted sometimes. Jay has been left by everyone in his life except his grandfather. His grandfather is dealing with Parkinsons and is going downhill. Jay is afraid to lose the one constant left in his life. When Penelope burns down a building (by accident) with some expensive equipment in it, he is sure that she is just an entitled city girl. But Penelope surprises him and everyone else in town. She takes responsibility for her actions. She is in town to get certified with her dog for S&R. Jay swears she isn't ready, but she knows that she and Havoc are ready. When they are put to the test, they both come through with flying colors. Will Penelope leave too or can Jay convince her to stay in town?
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