Two stories by two amazing authors. Two short tales that both have moments that will make you smile, and also give you a warm feeling inside. There was love abounding…love between a man and a woman, and their amazing capacity to love all animals. I was taken in by all the abounding love.

This is a wonderful two-for. Instead of just one great story, we get two from two different authors. And of course who doesn’t love rescue animals!!
Odd Couple is one of my fave tropes with the fake boyfriend. Always love how those turn out and as always, Lori Foster provides us with a great story and lovable characters.
Force of Nature is also a good one yet very different from the other. This is a new author for me. It’s was an emotional read at times and I enjoyed it. Has a little spice to it as well so that’s always a treat. I would read something from her again.

I adored both the books. The characters are just plain adorable. The pets are such a good addition. I read this in one go and can't say I was disappointed.


I received this ARC from NetGalley and Kensington to read/review.

Amazing insta love stories by two amazing authors! Definitely a must read! 5 stars for each one!!
Lori's story is about two neighbors, Ford and Skye, who do the occasional hello, and he helps her out when needed. When she shows up while his friends are there, and has an unusual request, she needs a fake boyfriend pronto because the guy she was hanging with won't take her no for an answer. When Ford finally decides to help her out, just in time, these two share a connection, and what was once fake is turning real quick!
You will enjoy their story so much! Don't miss out!
Now onto Maisey's story, another hit in my opinion! Here you have a hero, Remy, who didn't have the best upbringing, until his best friends family took him in and away from his horrible life. He never thought about Lydia in any way other than his best friends little sister. When she shows up at his door, with a dog, that used to belong to his dad, he's not sure about this. You see, Lydia is an animal lover who saves all animals, including a raccoon! He gives in and decides the dog needs him! Then Lydia explains her current situation, and now he can't stop thinking about that, and deep down inside wanting to be the one to help her with it!
Lydia is just the person he needs in his life to show him that he is worthy of love, and she's the one to show him.
I loved this one, they're both great stories! Grab these asap!

The Two of Us is a duel book by two authors.
Lori Foster the “Odd Couple” is a great read. Skye and Ford are neighbors on limited contact until Skye is in need of backup to rid her life of a nuisance boyfriend. Ford steps up to the plate to be her fake boyfriend only to get more than he bargained for. Clever, warm read.
Maisey Yates “Force of Nature” is a grow Into womanhood experience for Lydia and a healing of past wounds and heart for Remi. Long suppressed emotions rise to the surface and lead to healing. Good spicy read.
I was given an advanced reads copy of this book by NetGalley and I am freely sharing my review.

this book contains two stories from some of my favorite authors. both stories were very good. I enjoyed the book very much.

The Two of Us by Lori Foster contains two novellas: The Odd Couple by Lori Foster and Force of Nature by Maisey Yates. Both are easy reads.

The Odd Couple - Lori Foster
Ford and Skye are next door neighbors but had never formally introduced themselves until the day Skye walked over to request a favor from Ford or one of his friends who were visiting. Ford accepted the "business arrangement."
Skye is a loner and doesn't want friends. Neither Ford nor Skye is interested in relationships. When Skye's twin sister, Laylee, shows up at her door and wants to stay for a while, things begin to change for everyone. Ford and Skye decide to each adopt a rescue dog, Laylee quits her job and asks to live with Skye, and life becomes a little chaotic. Ford and Skye both learn a lot about themselves as they try to bring some kind of order into the lives.
I love the characters and the dogs in this story. Great read!

Force of Nature - Maisey Yates
Remy and Lydia have been friends for many years. Remy actually lived with Lydia and her family while he was in high school because he had a bad home life with his mother and father.
One day Lydia brings a dog from the animal shelter to Remy's house and wants Remy to take it. He doesn't want to but accepts it after she tells him that the dog had belonged to his deceased father. The dog had been abused and was in poor health. Remy identified with the dog because he had also been abused by his father.
Lydia helps Remy take care of the dog, Hank. As time goes along, their feelings about each other become more than just a friendship. Remy begins to worry about whether or not it would be inappropriate to get into a relationship with Lydia.
I loved the characters and the dog in this story. Great read!

The Odd Couple is a sweet, short story about a reluctant hero and the women who captures his heart without even trying. Add in an unexpected, odd pairing of two pups who will not be separated, and you get laughs and love in its purest form. I really liked Ford and Skye and their journey to find their HEA. Watching Ford fall hard for Skye was so heartwarming. There are wonderful secondary characters, and I wanted so much more of all of them. A must read for all animal and HEA lovers. There is also a second book included "Force of Nature" by Maisey Yates. I enjoyed this book as well and you won't be disappointed with either.
I received an advanced reader copy and this is my honest and unsolicited opinion.

The Odd Couple by Lori Foster: Ford and Skye are neighbors. Ford reluctantly agrees to do Skye a favor and as they spend more time together, their feelings for each other start to grow. Things get interesting when Skye decides to adopt a rescue dog, and Ford does the same. This is such a fun story full of humor, new relationships, new friendships, family dynamics, and more! The adorable dogs and their crazy antics cause havoc for Ford, Skye, their friends, and Skye’s twin sister.

Force of Nature by Maisey Yates: Lydia Clay and Remy Lane have known each other since childhood. Remy is Lydia’s brother’s best friend. Remy’s childhood was less than ideal, and he spent most of his time with the Clay family, never even imagining a future with Lydia. But when Lydia finds Remy’s father’s old dog, Hank, at the shelter she works at, she decides that the best place for Hank would be with Remy. He’s reluctant at first, but takes Hank in. Lydia always had a crush on Remy but never let him know. As Lydia and Remy spend more time together, feelings start to grow. Remy is reluctant to act on his feelings, though, because he fears he could be just like his father and wouldn’t want Lydia to be a part of that kind of relationship. A story of healing, new beginnings, and a HEA.

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

This was a quick read but a fun read. Ford and Skye have been neighbors for awhile and even though they are friendly with each other they have maintained a certain distance. Ford is thrown for a loop when Skye approaches he and his friends for a favor, which changes everything. No longer holding himself back, Ford gets to have everything he's ever wanted but was too afraid to go after.

This was a quick, heartwarming read by two authors that centered around both couples love of animals. First, we have Skye and Ford who are neighbors who end adopting two unlikely dogs that are best friends. Since the dogs won’t be left without each other, Skye and Ford come up with a plan to keep them together as much as possible. Does their plan include their own happily ever after?

Then we have Remy and Lydia. Lydia who was an animal lover and Remy, who was a rancher and very business like with his animals. But, when Remy’s absent and abusive father passed away and left behind his dog, Hank, Remy had little choice to take the dog in. Lydia always had feelings for Remy but he felt that he wasn’t good enough for the daughter of the only family that he grew up with. Will Remy finally admit that he does deserve his own happiness?

These two books are great. First book by Lori Foster has the dogs that steal the show. I didn't mind that at all. Second book by Maisey Yates is a very sad book about abused animals being rescued and showed all the love that they had been missing their whole life.

This was a real struggle for me to read. I absolutely couldn’t read this and didn’t enjoy anything about it

This was a beautifully done romance novel, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall feel of this. It was great two stories and used the rescue dog element to this. I enjoyed how good each story was and how Lori Foster and Maisey Yates wrote this.

I love these two authors and I love that they created two stories where the power of love - both of people and animals - can make everyone the best version of themselves. Lori Foster’s heartwarming fake dating story featuring neighbors Ford and Skye is full of friendship and hope. Maisey Yates’ sexy story that features brother’s best friend — and lots of animals, including a raccoon - is full of redemption and love. This book was a perfect companion for a snowy day. Thank you to #NetGalley and #Kensington Books for this lovely ARC.

This story by Lori Foster was so enjoyable. I love when she includes animals in her stories. The bonus story by Maisey Yates was a great read with a nice ending.

This is a two books in one read that I truly enjoyed. These stories were well layered with great characters. Characters that told amazing stories. Stories that included fun, silly pets that added so much to the already wonderful stories. The best part is these are rescue pets that not only get loving homes…they played matchmakers…what’s better than that? My reviews to each book is below.

The odd couple
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Neighbors Ford and Skye knew that the other existed but beyond being neighborly they didn’t really know each other. Until one day Skye asked for a favor…help her get rid of an ex that won’t go away. Slowly these two become friends, then sooo much more. These two had fun banter and great chemistry. They definitely grew to understand each other…it just took awhile and a few crazy dogs! Yes these two decided that adopting dogs together was a great idea…it definitely brought them closer. This well layered story was cute, funny and extremely sweet. I am a huge Lori Foster fan and this story did not disappoint.

Force of Nature
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Remy and Lydia have known each other for a long time. Her brother is his best friend, her family is his family…but she has a different kind of love for him. When this animal loving, sassy woman gets it in her head that he is hers and she is his…there is no stopping her. Remy didn’t have the best childhood and Lydia’s family was there for him. Does he have the right to fall for their daughter? Is he good enough for her? Yes and Yes! These two truly belong together. This was a sweet but emotional story about found families, finding out your true love is right under your nose and everything in between. I really enjoyed not only this story but this authors writing style. I look forward to reading more of her books.

This has been the most enjoyable book I have read in a long time. Between Skye and Ford, and Maybelline and Tank they had me smiling and at some points laughing out loud. The romance is there, I don’t know who was more loving Syke and Ford, or Maybeliine and Tank. I enjoyed insight of all involved in the aggravating ex. If you only have time to read one book for now, read this one! I am glad I did. Truly a feel good book between dogs and their pets.

The Two of Us by Lori Foster and Maisey Yates is a great read. It's two short stories of love, hope, and of animal rescues. Very well written by both authors. I couldn't put it down.

This was such a sweet novella. I really enjoyed watching Ford and Skye find their HEA. Of course the story wouldn’t be complete without the 2 canines that were so sweet. This story was about family you are born into and the family you chose and how you just have to be open to what is out there.