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Debbie Burns

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St. Louis, The United States

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Romance, Contemporary, Fiction

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Kristan Higgans, Katherine Center, Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters

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Debbie Burns is the celebrated author of heartwarming romance and women’s fiction
featuring both two- and four-legged stars. While her books have earned many awards and commendations, her favorite praise is from readers who’ve been inspired to adopt a pet in need from their local shelter.

Debbie lives in Saint Louis with her family, a thoroughly spoiled rescue dog, and two
Maine Coon cats who ought to be named Pete and Repeat. When she isn’t writing (or reading), you can find her hiking in the Missouri woods, working in her garden, or savoring time with family and friends.

You can follow her on BookBub @AuthorDebbieBurns) and connect with her on Instagram (@_debbieburns) or Facebook @authordebbieburns).

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	A New Leash on Love (Rescue Me, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 1,238 ratings — published 2017 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sit, Stay, Love (Rescue Me, #2) 4.12 avg rating — 771 ratings — published 2018 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Forever Home (Rescue Me, #3) 4.09 avg rating — 582 ratings — published 2018 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love at First Bark (Rescue Me, #4) 3.98 avg rating — 458 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Head Over Paws (Rescue Me, #5) 4.10 avg rating — 402 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Home Is Where Your Bark Is 4.03 avg rating — 325 ratings — published 2024 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Summer by the River 4.14 avg rating — 266 ratings — published 2021 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	To Be Loved by You (Rescue Me, #6) 4.15 avg rating — 213 ratings — published 2022 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You're My Home (Rescue Me #7) 4.16 avg rating — 203 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bigger Than Us 4.36 avg rating — 47 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I can safely say I get more ideas for novels than I’ll ever have time to write. By the time I’m wrapping up the first draft of a manuscript, I'm rarely able to recall the story’s inspiration. This is partly because, as opposed to a lightning strike, most of my ideas come in sprinkles, a little bit here, a little bit there, until they morph into something worthy of a full-length manuscript. That Read more of this blog post »

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Debbie Burns and 2 other people liked Linda's review of Summer by the River: "Another fabulous book by Debbie Burns. Something completely different than the last one I read by her but equally as good. Josie and her brother, Sam are extremely close. Unfortunately they learn at a young age how hard life can be but when they meet" Read more of this review »
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Debbie Burns liked Anne - Books of My Heart's review of Love at First Bark (Rescue Me, #4): "This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart I enjoyed one of the early books and decided to read the Rescue Me series. Mia has been a volunteer at the shelter since high school. She is in a tough time having left her husband since he" Read more of this review »
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Debbie Burns and 3 other people liked Kristen's review of Bigger Than Us: "Bigger Than Us is an engrossing and absorbing book with many layers and depth. Love and loss, misunderstandings, second chances, life-changing surprises, struggle and recovery, friends and family. There are strong characters, adorable children, a lov" Read more of this review »
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It's been a long time since I've read a Regency, and I very much enjoyed this one. Loved the banter and camaraderie of the Traverson brothers, and the slow burn romance was just what I was looking for. Well written and drew me in right away. Look for ...more
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“Dogs aren't are whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
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“I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.”
― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

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“If he learns he can climb, he'll learn he can overcome.”
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