This was such an utterly adorable and fun book to read! It was a super cute love story with an absolutely amazing and loving border collie who just wanted to find his forever home, and two people that happened to meet by chance.

The chapters in the borders collie view were my absolute favorite as they were by far the cutest, and the most original! This is such a perfect read for dog lovers especially!

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Oh my, Seven stole my heart. I am a dog person so the trials and tribulations of this dog made me so sad but also so happy when he finally meets his person, the one who worked through his issues with him- Jake. I loved the progression of the story between these two characters. I have to say that the romance between the two humans felt a little more lackluster though. I loved Jenna and Jake together, of course, and as characters, they were well written- I just know I was always waiting to see how my Seven came through in the end. If you love dogs, you need to read this book. Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this read!

Having two border collies of my own, I couldn’t resist reading this book. I loved this book because I could relate so much to this book and it was spot on when it comes to how border collies are. Yes, they are high-energy dogs being that they are working dogs, and if they are not exercised enough they become bored and with boredom comes destruction. (Memories 😂)
 
This was an adorable book with an adorable cover and yes it was predictable, but that didn’t take anything away from me loving this book.

With thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for my digital copy to read and review.

good mystery about a couple and staying in a house and the other couple there. kept me on my toes . good mystery and figuring stuff out. loved this romance

Home Is Where Your Bark Is was precisely the story I needed at this moment in time. It didn't have a lot of angst, no big misunderstandings or miscommunication, and no meaningless third act breakup. Instead Jenna and Jake, the MCs, acted as adults, treating each other with kindness and respect, and most importantly, both were willing to put themselves out to rescue Seven, a high-energy, heartbreakingly mistreated border collie, who'd been labeled untrainable and was close to being unadoptable after 6 failed placements.

The book begins with Jenna reluctantly agreeing to return Seven to the shelter after her impulsive younger sister Monica adopted him in spite of already being completely overwhelmed with her current pregnancy and her two young sons. Needless to say, the adoption didn't go well.

When Jenna gets injured in an accident on her way to the shelter, she begs Jake, who was also in the accident but not injured, to take Seven to the shelter. Jake feels an instant connection to Jenna as he comforts her while waiting for the ambulance and agrees to take the dog, but pretty quickly realizes there is no way he can turn him in.

The rest of the book is heavily centered both around a sweet, growing relationship between Jenna and Jake as well as the growing trust and relationship between both of them with Seven. The romance was closed door as they agree early on that it's best to take it slow, but there's no doubt these two are meant for each other. I love romances where the MCs bond over their love for animals and this one had plenty of page time with Seven. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

This book was so good!

Jenna and Jake met by accident, no, not what you're thinking, it was a real accident! Cars smashed up, airbags deployed, the whole bit. Jake wasn't hurt, but Jenna was, and Jake kept her company waiting for paramedics, and then took over care of the dog she was transporting. Long story, not her dog, but she was taking him back to the shelter.

Jake doesn't have time for a dog, and has just broken up with his girlfriend a few minutes ago. But he takes responsibility for the dog, names him Seven and proceeds to train him while fostering. Jenna helps out, and the two of them grow closer.

I especially liked the fact that when Jenna isn't returning Jake's call, he doesn't freak out, thinking she is ignoring him or whatever, he assumes that she is ok and there is a reason...refreshing attitude!!

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

Home Is Where Your Bark Is, a heartfelt story concerning a high-energy collie and two likable characters is by Debbie Burns. This author writes wonderful romance stories that includes dogs who are almost like matchmakers for the people involved. In a round about way that is exactly what happening in this story with Jake and Jenna.

Seven, the dog of many names since he has been returned more than once to the shelter is a lovable if “Marley” kind of dog. The opening scene sets the scene for what he is capable of doing along with young boys who are on the same level as him. You honestly can’t read this book without falling in love with him if at the same time cringing over the damage done to a dining room table. As the story unfolds, Jenna and Jake work together more happens than the successful fostering of Seven. Love, kindness and wonderful character development make this story a delight to read.

This is a heartwarming and uplifting read that will resonate with anyone who believes in the transformative power of love, second chances, and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals, making it a perfect fit for readers who adore feel-good stories about relationships, redemption, and the joy of finding a forever home.

Home Is Where Your Bark Is by Debbie Burns is a sweet contemporary romance.

Jenna Dunning and Jake Stiles are delightful characters. Jenna is finally settled into the life she knows is right for her. Her biggest flaw is not setting better boundaries with her younger sister, Monica. Jake is a charming man with a huge heart! He and Jenna form a relationship revolving around Seven, the energetic border collie but there is definitely more going on with them than just their love for the dog.

Seven is an adorable border collie who has been through many failed adoptions. He is rambunctious and in need of positive interactions and training. He pretty much steals the story as he learns to trust humans again as he, Jake, and Jenna bond.

Home Is Where Your Bark Is is an incredibly heartwarming romance. Jenna and Jake are well-drawn with relatable flaws and strengths. Their relationship blooms gradually and realistically throughout the story. Seven is just the best dog character EVER and the chapters from his perspective tug on the heartstrings! With a bit of drama, Debbie Burns brings this heartfelt and engaging romance to a sigh-worthy conclusion.

If you love dogs and enjoy reading romance novels, then Home is Where Your Bark Is is the book for you.
Seven is a dog who has lived through traumatic experiences in his short two years of life, including several failed homes and six stays in shelters, until due to an accident while being taken to the shelter for the seventh time, he meets Jake Stiles and, although it was not love at first sight, they both found love.
A beautiful, touching story that deserves to be read. WARNING: Have plenty of Kleenex on hand, because unless you have a heart of stone, you will need it!
I thank the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
The opinion I have expressed above is based solely on what I think and feel about this book.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. These opinions are completely my own.

Did I pick this title because there was a dog involved? Yes. Was the romance portion of the story interesting enough to keep me reading? At times. I found this to be rather slow for my liking. I was able to finish the book, I just wasn't a favorite

Anyone who has read my reviews for any length of time knows that I am a long-time dog mama who is a sucker for a good doggie story. I just love them and can’t get enough of them. I’m also a devoted dog mama of rescue dogs; almost all of my fur babies have been rescued doggies with just a few exceptions that were from a litter of a friend’s/relative’s/neighbor’s dog. Anyway, as soon as I came across this one, I just knew I had to read it.

The book summary basically lays out how the story started. What the book summary doesn’t say is that Jake was attracted to Jenna from the moment he laid eyes on her - before the accident where he rescues her and Seven. The accident just cemented the connection. However, the moment that Jake decided not to return Seven to the shelter, was the moment he became good people in my book. This is not a spoiler since it’s basically how the story started.

There is a secondary storyline (and why Jenna was returning Seven when the accident happened) and that is that Jenna’s younger sister, Monica, who is married, with two kids and one on the way, is faced with a medical scare. Monica and her husband, Stuart, just can’t handle having an out-of-control dog in the house along with everything else. Several years earlier, their mother died of breast cancer, and shortly afterwards, both Jenna and Monica got tested for the gene; Monica tested positive and Jenna tested negative. Jenna is obsessed with getting cancer and dying early like their mother and Jenna is basically her emotional support person (don’t even get me started on Stuart).

Most of the story revolves around Jake fostering Seven. One of the primary reasons that Seven was always returned before was because he is high energy and has absolutely no manners or training. It soon becomes clear that Seven was most likely abused too. So, in an effort to improve Seven’s chances at getting adopted and not returned, Jake is determined to train him and teach him to trust again and learn that not everyone means him harm. Since Jake lives in a small condo with no yard, Jenna offers her yard as a place where Jake can use to train Seven. They also live in the same neighborhood and are basically only a few minutes’ drive from each other. Lol, how convenient!

The character development for Jenna and Jake was well done. I would have liked to see more of the relationship between Monica and Jenna. LOVED SEVEN!!! The best character in the story and definitely the one who developed the most. I’m going to leave it there. The pacing was kind of slow, but not so slow that I ever got bored or anything like that. The primary storyline was interesting to me, and once again, there was not much development on the secondary storyline. The writing was good and kept me guessing on how Burns would end the story and chose to go with a tear-jerking scene. I’m looking at an overall rating of 3.9 that I will be rounding up to a 4star review. I want to thank NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for sending me this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

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I loved every moment of reading this book. Started off good and only got better with each chapter. I plowed through it in a few hours. Jenna spends most of her time living in her sisters shadow, being her unpaid nanny all while she is working at a full time job to pay the bills and trying to grow her startup business that brings her so much joy. One of the many things her sister foists upon her is returning the very sweet, but overly energetic dog she adopted back to the rescue center. On the way she gets into a terrible car accident and in the midst of it all she meets Jake. He stays with her in the pouring rain and promises to return the dog for her. They exchange numbers and she is whisked off in an ambulance. Then he just can’t do it when he hears the dogs story so decides to foster the dog and names him Seven, he is not keeping him. Nope, definitely not keeping him. And so begins the love affair between all of them. It’s a truly fun, fabulous wonderful ride to the best happy ending.



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Jake Stiles finds himself drawn to Jenna Dunning after he witnesses an auto accident she was injured in. He remains by her side until the ambulance gets there and promises to look after the not-so-friendly dog in the back seat of her vehicle. His intent was to do as Jenna asked and drop the dog off at the animal shelter. However, things don’t work out as planned. He learns that the dog has been returned to a shelter six times already and this would have been the seventh time. He decides to foster the dog and names him Seven. Seven hasn’t had an easy life. He’s full of energy and trusts no one. He’s not so sure he can trust Jake, either, but Jake doesn’t seem to be giving up.

A heartwarming story about trust, hope, love, second chances, seventh chances, kindness, patience, and understanding. This is a new-to-me author, and I loved this book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Home is Where Your Bark Is, and it was an absolute treat! This book brings warmth, humor, and heart in a perfect blend, making it a charming read. The characters are well-drawn and lovable, with the relationships and dialogue feeling natural and genuine. The connection to animals added such a lovely layer to the story—it’s not just about people but also the furry friends who enrich their lives.

The plot had a good balance of lighthearted moments and heartfelt ones, keeping me engaged throughout. I especially appreciated the author’s attention to detail and the little quirks that made each character feel unique and relatable. The pacing was steady, making it easy to immerse myself in the story. My only minor wish was for a bit more depth in certain parts, but overall, it was a delightful read that I would recommend to anyone looking for a cozy, feel-good escape.

Home Is Where Your Bark Is was exactly the type of read I was looking for. I really enjoyed the plot and how it was developed. I especially enjoyed the characters and how they were developed. I would love to read more! The story has much more depth than I expected and is heartwarming. I looked forward to the chapters that were told from the dog's perspective. This is the cleanest love story I have ever read as well.

Thank you Net Galley, Debbie Burns and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the opportunity to preview this title. The opinions expressed are my own.

Home Is Where Your Bark Is will be released Nov. 19, just in time for cozy winter reading. Enjoy!

I have to admit that not surprisingly I was rooting for Seven more than I was Jenna and Jake. While Jenna and Jake are definitely a match made in heaven, I am obsessed with dogs. I love how Seven is portrayed as the perfect rescue dog. He just needed someone to give him a chance and the love he gave back is tenfold. It had me blubbering like a baby and at one point in the story my heart was in my throat. A gem of a book for dog lovers.

I gotta admit I rooted more for Seven than I did for Jake and Jenna. Yep, the dog. Jake and Jenna meet at a car accident and while she's in the hospital he takes the border collie she was returning to the animal shelter because he wants to give him a chance. Anyone who knows border collies knows that they are high energy but also incredibly loyal and smart. So when Jake decides to give him his seventh chance well there's more work ahead than there is for Jake and Jenna when they meet and build their relationship. This might be a little longer than it needed to be but I enjoyed it. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read.

I loved Jake and Jennas story. From adversity comes love and understanding. Coming together to help a dog and find themselves was a great holiday treat. Could not put this book down.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc!!

I love cozy mysteries, so this book was no different.

I will definitely check out more books from this author.