
Can one special dog make this a Christmas to remember?
Struggling to manage his father’s dementia while raising two young sons, widower Nathan Crenshaw is desperate for help. That is, until his dad’s new service dog arrives with an unexpected guest—trainer Gemma Spencer, the woman who broke his heart fifteen years ago. Now Nathan must spend the holidays working alongside his first love and ignoring their rocky history. But when Gemma steps up for his family after a near tragedy, old feelings start to resurface. With their future uncertain, can matchmaking relatives and a K-9 turn the New Year into their second chance?
My Review:
Phew! What a heart-wrenching read! Carter has captured all the emotional nuances that rise to the surface after a dementia diagnosis. The Crenshaw family dynamics are shifting and neither Nathan, his young sons, or his ailing father are prepared for the changes ahead.
Until Gemma arrives with Rascal, a very special service dog. Trouble is Nathan and Gemma have a history; a first love gone awry when Gemma broke his heart and he’s not keen on having her stay around for the two weeks it will take to acclimate his dad with his new service dog. But if he doesn’t accept her help they’ll go back on the waiting list and by the time his dad’s name comes up again it will be too late. What’s an overworked, super stressed and grieving single dad to do? Put up with the close proximity of his first love for the sake of not only his father, but his whole family.
So — sqquueallll — Second Chance Romance with a Single Dad, two of my favourite tropes! Made all the better because we’re back in Truelove where the civic hobby is matchmaking. So, yes, parts of this novel are hard to read between the dementia diagnosis and the tough back stories of both our hero and heroine BUT the author has also infused their romance with laughter and hope as they create some precious Christmas memories.
A heartwarming inspirational holiday romance.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.
US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice
Canada – available in print or ebook or audible (if available) — winner’s choice
International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of the A K-9 Christmas Reunion, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday October 5 2024.
Yep, my kind of book too!! Love this cover with the cute dog & I enjoy Lisa’s stories. You can always count me on for a second-chance romance! 😁💖
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Count me “in” not “on” for second-chance romance….autocorrect thinks it’s so smart 😂
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Bwahaha! I’d like to tell autocorrect a thing or two! Lisa Carter is such a great author! Good luck, Trixi!
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A K-9 Christmas Reunion,*
This sounds so good! Thanks for sharing. Connie Saunders
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You’re welcome, Connie. Good luck!
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Love everything about this book – from all the review including your, to the cover to the book description. It made this book on my TBR list since I first heard about it. Can’t wait for the opportunity to dive in reading it!
Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
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It’s a wonderful story – so well written…and emotional! Good luck, Kay!
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Dogs & Christmas? Yes, please!
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Totally agree! Good luck, Kimmy!
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Haven’t read any of her books yet.
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She’s really good — writes suspense too. Good luck, Kim!
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I love the cover of this book. Lisa Carter is an amazing author! Thanks for the chance blessedmommy3x AT gmail DOT com
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Yes she is! I love her books! Good luck!
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Love the cover. Blessings! leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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That dog looks so proud of herself. 🙂 Good luck, Lucy!
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