This was a cute story that made me laugh out loud multiple times. A nice fluffy read but nothing too earth shattering. I really liked the protagonist Alex.

Bouchard has found success with a narrow niche: Her heroines are all childless by choice but are devoted mothers to their dogs. And the dogs prove themselves worthy of such devotion.

This novel is what I call an interesting beach read, or maybe food for thought and for walk with some of my more opinionated friend. Not a great psychological novel, but also not an airheady read, this one offers both the readable story and the flicks of deep vulnerability which I like.

The Halstads are a childless couple by choice. Nice, if a bit superficial couple. But the old 'sins' have long hands and one day a young girl enters their lives. Barry's daughter-the one he never knew he has had. And the girl holds another girl on her hands-her own daughter.
And Alex and Barry find themselves entering a new reality-living with family. And while family makes everything harder, it also makes everything richer.

Well, I am not of opinion that being the 'dog mother' is of the same meaning as being the mother of a child. This novels gently aims toward this viewpoint, but the authoress is not pushing that opinion on you. But I like the message of family, honesty and making the best of the relationships. This not a novel I would put in my 'top ten, but being a leisure read has also its qualities.
Would make good discussion material about the questions regarding family, childlessness, motherhood and love in general.

This sweet feel good story is heartwarmingly comfortable and a romantic page turner! I loved reading and following along the characters sweet love story! I loved this book! An addictive read! You fall in love with the characters, and my heart warmed as I read them falling in love!

No longer interested in reading this. Clearing out old galleys.