This was a cute book but I also kept losing my attention span during it. I loved the dog aspect, and most of it. But for some reason I just didn’t love it. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, it’s definitely a cute romance.

First thought: You will instantly fall in love with the characters of this book, Kendall and Brody. The mountain town of Pine Hollow, Vermont has my heart now and I want to be besties with this crew. Between the banter, supportive girl squad, truth and dare, hot tub antics and the adorable golden Banner I couldn’t put this down.

Kendall dreamed of the Olympics she was at the top of her game the best of the best about to win when it all went horribly wrong. Her accident 6 years ago ended her career in skiing and made her give up on the person she wanted to be. She has settled for working at the family ski resort planning weddings and trying to keep the business from going under. She has lost her spark and what brings her happiness.

Brody is an Olympic medal skier, he’s dedicated his life to chasing the gold but he just walked away from it all. He now finds himself back home in Pine Hollow trying to figure out what’s next for him, and if there is more to him than just being an athlete. Now that he’s back he wants to be more active in his family, his sister is getting married and her venue just cancelled.

That’s how Brody ends up at Kendall’s lodge asking if they have a wedding venue for sister’s wedding.

Kendall and Brody paths were bound to cross. He’s best friends with her brother and she’s always had a secret crush on him. Brody has always been apart of her life, but he got to live the dream she always wanted, one they thought they would share as kids.

Can they learn to work together to pull off the wedding for his sister or will this be a high stakes game of truth or dare neither of them will walk away from.

Literally Themes you’ll find:

* Childhood Crush to Lovers
* Brother’s Best Friend
* Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine
* Olympic Skier vs Wedding Planner
* Truth or Dare
* Balance vs All or Nothing
* Rambunctious Golden Retriever

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a story that explores themes of self-discovery, following one's dreams, and finding love when least expected. It reminds us that sometimes, the unexpected moments in life can lead to the most extraordinary outcomes.

4.5/5 stars

This was a romance, but the main focus was really on the main characters figuring out what makes them happy. Their journey of self-discovery was a joy to read. Their ongoing game of Truth or Dare was sweet, silly, and meaningful. I’m not a fade-to-black fan, but that’s a personal preference. Loved the book overall!

I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

When I first got this book I had no idea that it was part of a series of books. You definitely didn't need to read the other books to read this one. But while I was reading this I was curious to see if I could figure out who was from the previous books.

This was a very cute book and very easy read. While seeing Brody and Kendall's relationship grow was fun it was also nice to see their journey towards working on themselves. I was also happy to see actual progress with the issues regarding Kendall and her father. I have read some other books where the main character has family issues and feel like they never get full resolved like they do in this book.

Another charming romance by Lizzy Shane that includes doggie sweetness along with a great chemistry between skiers Kendall and Brody. It was a sweet romance overall and I appreciated the mental health struggles illustrated in the novel, but I personally found it a bit too much of a focus. I wanted more dialogue between them about other aspects of their lives other than their struggles with getting back to skiing. To the point that I almost DNF it. But when the romance was on, it was sweet and steamy. And of course, Kendall’s foster dog was super adorable.

The star of the book was the very naughty doggie Banner who had a propensity for eating electronics.
I found myself skipping ahead in the dialogue just to see what he was up to.
One of the best scenes is Charlotte after her bachelorette party.
Kendall and Brody both had a lot of issues to work through but it was never about how they felt for each other.
I thought Kendall’s dad was still a jerk at the end of the book.
I think Pine Hollow needs a book just about the animals.

3.5/5 stars

I enjoyed this one a lot, just not as much as others in the series.
I *really* wanted more Banner antics! We didn't get nearly enough of him.

I can't wait to see what's next for this group and from Lizzie Shane!

Four Weddings and a Puppy was such a fun surprise! The characters were relatable and charming, the family dynamics were intriguing, and the plot was a joy. With the small town ski resort setting, this was the perfect book to cuddle up with in the winter with a cup of cocoa and a fluffy blanket. I was so charmed by the various characters, I am now looking forward to checking out the previous books in the series to catch up on their stories.

This is a great book for you if you like: friends to lovers, small town, brother's best friend, weddings, dogs, sports romance (skiing), cozy winter vibes.

Thank you to Forever for gifting me with an ARC to review. All opinions are my own. I adored it!

I'll never hesitate to pick up a new Lizzie Shane book- especially not one set in Pine Hollow. I loved returning to this small town in Vermont, especially because this was Kendall's story, my favorite of the friend group. While Pride and Puppies, the last in the series, was cheerful, gentle, and cozy, FWP was emotional, a little angsty, and very touching.

Kendall and Brody are great main characters. They have similarities that make them perfect to help each other, but the way they push each other to be more daring and reach outside their comfort zones had me rooting for them from page one. Seeing their character growth (and the relationship growth) and how they become vulnerable and honest with themselves and one another is a real treat.

The family dynamic, too, added a deep layer of emotion. Kendall's relationship with her dad and the pressure put on both Kendall and Brody by their families made for an extra component that rounded out their motivations and fears. I loved the resolution to these events- incredibly satisfying.

Though there were deeper emotions touched by this novel, at its heart Four Weddings and a Puppy is still a cheerful, romantic read. Brody and Kendall are great stars, and their romance shines in its quiet, inevitable way, without being too wordy or introspective. The epilogue made my heart sing, and I can't wait for Mac and Magda to do it again.

Four Wedding and a Puppy is such a a sweet book. Although it’s the fifth book in the series you can still read it and enjoy it without reading the others. I throughly enjoyed how cute it was.

The book Four Weddings and a Puppy was an enjoyable read. I would recommend any book written by Lizzie Shane. Happy Reading!

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.

I really enjoyed this one! I didn't know it was the fifth book in a series and now I want to go back and read more of the books! I loved the setting of Vermont and the relationships between Kendall and her friends. I loved the way Charlotte, Magda and Kendall balanced each other out. I loved Brody and Kendall.

This is a best friend, forced proximity, slow burn, sports romance. Kendall and Brody find each other after years apart. They help one another rekindle their love of skiing. Cute small town romance.

Thank you for the arc in exchange for my honest review

This was a cute, quick read. It had some really fun moments and I liked the childhood friends to lovers arc. The wedding setting provided a sweet backdrop and the spice level was low/closed door. Apparently this is part of a series but can be read on its own, as I did. I thought the dog antics were a bit much and the behavior was destructive rather than cute. But overall a cute, feel good rom com.
I received a review copy from the publisher and all opinions are my own.

(2.75★)

“𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞.”

Olympic skier Brody James and wedding planner Kendall Walsh are the main characters of Lizzie Shane's brother’s best friend romance Four Weddings and a Puppy.

Banner, the golden retriever, carried the whole book. He was the sweetest thing ever, and he would do the most ridiculous things.

The things, though, that bothered me were the way Brody constantly referred to Kendall as his family and the way he would say, "It's my honorably, brotherly instincts," whenever he felt jealous of Kendall going out.

I kept looking for the chemistry and the romance, but I never felt it. I knew the main characters were getting serious and involved in what they called "romance," but I didn't feel any passion in them.

It should be concerning that, upon finishing the novel, I was still unclear about whether Brody and Kendall were friends with benefits or had been dating the entire time. This confusion was made worse by the author's lack to provide clarity on a number of other issues.

*Thank you to NetGalley, Forever (Grand Central Publishing), and to the author, Lizzie Shane, for providing me with this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.*

This is a well written friends to lovers, second chance romance.
Kendall is a former champion ski racer whose only goal was to get to the Olympics, but she crashed at the trials and had to retire. She now runs her parent’s Vermont ski resort out of obligation because her dad spent so much on her recovery.

Brody is a model handsome ski racer, he and Kendall have been friends and competitors since they were kids. He’s an Olympic medalist at the top of his game, but a fellow racer recently died and it affected Brody. He leaves a World Cup race and impulsively retires. Back in Vermont, he gets a job at the resort and looks forward to seeing his first love, Kendall.

Kendall is sure that weddings will bring in more money, even as her dog almost destroys a wedding, but her dad isn’t convinced until Brody agrees. While remodeling the old ski lodge, they get closer and closer and the unresolved feelings they had as teenagers come back.

I liked the honest discussions of the pressure to succeed and meet parental and other expectations, while competing in a sport where injuries are likely.
I didn’t realize that this book was part of a series (Pine Hollow) so I’ll be reading the other books now! 4.5 stars.


Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.

First off, I’ll start with the positives. Pupper Banner is hilarious, what a character! I always love a good friends to lovers and this couple is no exception. I enjoyed their well-paced development after being estranged for some time. I will say it was a little unbelievable to me that there were two different people in the same close group that happened to be Olympics-worthy skiers. That being said, I appreciate that it wasn’t all sunshine and lollipops, with her family situation and him dealing with his own hang ups while on a medical break. While this is supposed to be just fine to read as a standalone, it makes a whole heck of a lot more sense if you read the other series portions first. Overall, it’s a cute read for a gloomy day!

The story of Brody and Kendall. He is her brother's best friend is following his olympic dream while hers fell apart. Now he is back will they have a chance together?

This series continue to get better and better. I do feel that you need to read them in order to feel the full charm, plus it's just fun getting glimpses of past characters in the new books.

I loved the ski resort setting and Banner added so much comical relief that I couldn't help but chuckle.

So, so excited for Mac and Magda next!!!