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No one is surprised that beagle puppies on a cover will suck me in every time. This was a quick and enjoyable read. While I sometimes find faith-based books hard to get through these days, the message of faith in God amidst suffering and the need for justice really hit home considering our world right gnow. I really connected with Meg’s inability to ask for help too.

Thank you to Harlequin and NetGalley for provided this ARC for my honest review!

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This was a cute and fluffy read with puppies, a small town, and an opposites attract, grumpy/sunshine couple.

The puppies and girls were sweet as can be, but Meg and Grant's constant sparking off each other kind of annoyed me.

This is a sweet and clean, closed-door romance though so that was nice, and this story is completely free of any bad language.

While this wasn't the best fit for me personally, I'd say many other readers would love it.

I received a complimentary e-book from Harlequin (Love Inspired) Romance to review through Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review, and the thoughts above are my own.

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This adorable book is filled with heartwarming and swoony moments, inspiration, hope, sweetness and precious puppies! I was pulled into the story from the first page. Loved the storyline about an animal rescue and a grumpy/sunshine romance. I enjoyed how the author built up the relationship between Meg and Grant. Such wonderful writing. It's an easy read with the perfect amount of heart, sweetness and romance. So worth the read!.

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I loved this cover it's so sweet!
I fully enjoyed this story and the wonderful characters that I met.
I really like this this author and the way she brings her stories to life.
Fast paced and the puppies will make you fall in love for sure and certain!
I didn't want this sweet story to end because it left my heart feeling full and satisfied.
5 stars for a relaxing read that made my evening go by fast. I highly recommend!
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

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Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter is such a cute book.

Grant Emerson has come home on temporary leave from the police force in Billings. He wants to encourage his mom to sell the family farm. But Cay has different plans. She is set on opening a pet rescue with her two sisters.

Widow Meg Kittering lives next door with her two young girls. She is delighted that Cay wants to open a rescue. And would love to buy the farm one day. But she is strapped financially, with the debt that her late husband left her with.

Is there anything cuter than puppies and little girls? This story is so heartwarming. It is well written with humor and lessons we all need to learn about trusting God in all circumstances. I really enjoyed Grant and Megs story. A good clean romance.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received via NetGalley. All views expressed are my honest opinion.

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Everything about this book was smile worthy. What can be better than a bunch of little puppies running around?

Grant Emerson has come home to his mom's house to stay for a while due to some issues at work. He is not happy to find that his mother and his aunts have come up with the grand idea to start a pet rescue on his family's farm. When Grant learns that local diner operator, Meg Kittering, is the reason his mother has a passel of puppies, he intends to give her a piece of his mind.

Meg Kittering is a widow with two small children. She is in a deep financial bind, but she has such an awesome outlook on life even when grumpy Grant comes calling. He is not going to ruin her day.

This story was so full of hope. Meg looked at life through the lens of gratitude for what she had and her belief that God would see here through this stage of her life. Her sunshiny attitude is a mystery to Grant, who is burdened and angry. There was one particular quote when he was thinking to himself - "When had he lost the ability to look at the world like that? To see life as light and full of hope instead of dark, broken and corrupt." Those are some strong words.

Meg's daughters are a hoot and real ray of sunshine for Grant. They aim to heal him. When I say heal him, they think his smile is broken. Adorable and precious do not even begin to describe these two bundles of energy. With cute puppies, two adorable little girls, a praying mother and a woman who sees the world as glass half full, Grant may as well give it up. Things are about to change for him, whether he believes it or not.

This book was a true blessing to my soul with all of the lessons that were embedded into the story, and a cast of characters that you will fall in love with.

Thank you to Harlequin and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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This heartwarming romance blends enemies-to-lovers and grumpy-sunshine dynamics in a compelling small-town setting. Meg, a widowed mother struggling to make ends meet, clashes with Grant, who wants his sister Cay to sell their family land instead of turning it into a Rescue Farm. Despite their differences, Meg and Grant are constantly thrown together, leading to a reluctant but undeniable attraction.

Meg is wary of falling for someone with a high-risk career after losing her first husband, and Grant is only in town temporarily. As they fight their growing feelings, they must decide if love is worth the risk. With heartfelt moments and strong themes of faith and family, this is an engaging start to the Rescue Farm series.

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what could be sweeter than a littler of puppies and two adorable little girls? sweet story. looking forward to the next book,

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Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter
They weren’t looking for love
But these puppies will bring them together
Police officer Grant Emerson’s temporary trip home is turning into a disaster. Instead of selling the family farm, his mom and aunts have opened an animal shelter—and already rescued several puppies! When neighboring single mother Meg Kittering offers to help, the matchmaking sisters are convinced she can cure Grant’s grumpiness, despite his protests. But behind Meg’s sunny smiles are struggles Grant can relate to. They’re both in need of love…but can they help each other accept it?
This is Meg Kittering and her two daughters five-and six-year-old's story.
This is Grant Emerson, his aunts and mom's story.
Meg Kittering watched the enormous dark-eyed man yank open her diner door and then practically fill the doorway. He scanned the Sundial Diner until he found her. Glaring in a way that somehow made his eyes even darker, he walked straight to her.
“Puppies.” He muttered it in the same tone Mike the cook used when he burned the bacon. “You gave Mom puppies.”
Ah, so that’s who this was. Now she saw the resemblance clearly. It was hard to recognize at first because Cay Emerson was one of the sweetest, kindest women Meg knew.
Meg pulled in a breath. “I did not give Cay the puppies. She was here when we found them.”
“But you talked her into taking them home.” It was more accusation than statement.
“Oh, no,” Meg refuted. “Taking them home was all your mother’s idea. Nearly instantly, I might add.”
He crossed his arms over his broad chest. Even out of uniform, the man radiated law enforcement. He was probably an excellent police officer down in Billings.
Meg got the sense Grant Emerson never did anything without a very good reason.
“I don’t have time for this. I’m only here for a quick weekend visit, and now she wants me to help.” He seemed irritated that no one had consulted him on the matter.
I recommend this book.
Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are my own.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Allie Pleiter.
1. Their Wander Canyon Wish by Allie Pleiter
2. Winning Back Her Heart
3. His Christmas Wish by Allie Pleiter
4.A Mother's Strength by Allie Pleiter
5.Secrets of Their Past by Allie Pleiter and more books.

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This is a wonderful book. I feel in love with the cover and when I started reading the book. I loved it!
It has wonderful characters, an animal rescue, two adorable little girls, and puppies! Meg and Grant's
story will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. It's a fun clean romance with just a touch of drama.
I received a complimentary copy from Harlequin - Romance | Love Inspired via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are mt own.

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A sweet romance. Two little girls and a litter of puppies add lots of heart and charm to the tale. I look forward to reading the next one which will be adding rabbits to the mix. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

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Sweet small-town Christian romance!

Meg has been through the death of her husband much too young, leaving her to raise 2 small daughters. She's also running a barely-staying-above-water diner in town, and does as much to support her community as possible.

When her neighbor Cay and her sisters start a rescue farm next door, the girls are thrilled. Who is not so thrilled is Cay's grown son, Grant. Grant is on temporary leave from his job as a law enforcement officer, but is channeling his frustration with his job into the rescue farm, finding all kinds of potential problems with the plan. Regardless, Cay wants to continue, and most of the town is supportive.

This was a clean Christian story, wholesome and sweet. Puppies top off the mixture! Recommended!

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

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Love seems to happen when you least expect it and sometimes it happens with the help of a farm and puppies. I mean who doesn't love puppies.

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Rescue on the Farm is a well written inspirational romance. I throughly enjoyed the plot and the character dynamics. Allie Pleiter has written another good book.

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I really enjoyed this story. I would have liked more. It was Faith based which added a whole level I wasnt expecting. A feel good quick read.

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Rescue on the Farm was a sweet story of a widow & her two daughters, along with their grumpy semi next door neighbor. The little girls & puppies will have you laughing, while watching the adults fall in love.
The ending seemed rushed, like we were missing too many pieces to the story. But overall, it was cute & fun!

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Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter is the new K-9 Companions book. Billings polo officer come home to talk his Mom into selling the family farm. Meg and her two daughters live next door. Meg runs the local diner. Greg is convinced his mom and aunts cannot make an animal sanctuary work. Two girls and some adorable puppies try to change his mind. I was able to read this thanks to NetGalley.

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I couldn’t put this book down! I read it in one sitting and absolutely loved it. It’s the perfect mix of enemies to friends to lovers and grumpy vs sunshine, and the story was so heartwarming.

Meg is a widow with two young daughters, struggling to make ends meet. She lives next door to Cay, who, along with her sisters, plans to open a Rescue Farm on the property. While Meg isn’t technically family, she cares deeply for Cay and her sisters, everyone except for Grant. When Grant walks into her diner, the tension between them is instant. He wants Cay to sell the land, while Meg is determined to support her plans for the farm. Grant is in town to convince his mom to sell and has been forced to take time off from work due to some career issues. With Meg and Cay living so close to one another, Meg and Grant find themselves spending a lot of time together. Though they seem like complete opposites, they begin to open up to each other, despite the fact that it’s not a good idea. He’s leaving soon, and Meg has made it clear that someone like him is too risky for her. She lost her first husband to a dangerous job, and she’s not willing to go through that again. So, they try to fight their feelings, both agreeing it can’t be anything more. But is anything impossible with God?

Will Cay and her sisters manage to open the Rescue Farm? Can Meg find a way to stay afloat financially? Will Grant ever figure things out with his career? And could there be a chance for him and Meg after all? You’ll have to read to find out, but I can already tell that this Rescue Farm series is going to be incredible. I’m so excited for Carly’s story next!

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Temporarily exiled from his job due to subordination, Grant Emerson is planning to use his time helping his mother sell the family farm. However, his mother has other plans, which frustrates Grant. Former classmate Meg Kettering steps in to assist. Widowed with two daughters, Meg has certainly caught Grant’s attention.

This delightful story is a quick read, although there’s not much backstory about Grant’s job and the reasons behind his problems. One of the book’s charms is the litter of puppies that have just been born. Then there are Meg’s two adorable daughters. Everything comes together in this heartwarming love story.

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A huge thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this title!

I really enjoyed reading Grant and Meg's story, especially their transformations, discovery and trust of faith, and the importance family values. While I wish there weren't quite so many gaps about Grant's career as a Billings police officer, I know that wasn't really essential for the book's story line, but certainly could have added to it. The ending was sweet and definitely well deserved.

If someone is looking for an easy read and a clean romance, this would be included with titles I'd consider suggesting. You'll find a large "teddy bear", adorable puppies, and darling little girls to also be very appealing aspects of the book.

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