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Sweet Springs, Texas #1
The Dashing Doc Next Door
Can a matchmaking pup bring a city slicker and a small-town doctor together? Find out in Helen Myers's latest Sweet Springs, Texas story!
When city girl Brooke Bellamy rushes to Sweet Springs, Texas, to be by her ailing aunt's side, little does she know that she's headed straight into a whirlwind of her own! Managing Marsha's floral shop and keeping an eye on her aunt's mischievous basset hound, Humphrey, is hard enough. Luckily, Marsha's neighbor, veterinarian Gage Sullivan, is more than willing to give a helping hand with the stubborn pup…among other things!
For years, Gage has heard about his neighbor's wonderful niece, and he's curious to see if the stories hold up. When Brooke proves to be everything Gage had imagined—and more—he's faced with his biggest challenge yet: to convince her that she belongs in Sweet Springs with him.
When city girl Brooke Bellamy rushes to Sweet Springs, Texas, to be by her ailing aunt's side, little does she know that she's headed straight into a whirlwind of her own! Managing Marsha's floral shop and keeping an eye on her aunt's mischievous basset hound, Humphrey, is hard enough. Luckily, Marsha's neighbor, veterinarian Gage Sullivan, is more than willing to give a helping hand with the stubborn pup…among other things!
For years, Gage has heard about his neighbor's wonderful niece, and he's curious to see if the stories hold up. When Brooke proves to be everything Gage had imagined—and more—he's faced with his biggest challenge yet: to convince her that she belongs in Sweet Springs with him.
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224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 17, 2013
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January 13, 2014
Fun book. No major conflicts, but a sweet story of love and dreams. Brooke spent part of her life in Sweet Springs, until her mother died and father moved them to Dallas. When her aunt needs her, Brooke drops everything to go help her. While her aunt is in the hospital Brooke is running the florist shop and trying to take care of Humphrey, a handful of a basset hound. Brooke finds herself getting plenty of help from next door neighbor Gage. Gage has heard a lot about Brooke and discovers that the reality is even better.
Brooke is dealing with her worry about her aunt, a dog that seems to have it in for her, and worry about her own future. She lost her job when he financial firm reorganized and hasn't found a new job yet. She never had a pet while growing up and Humphrey's antics have her at her wit's end. She's getting lots of help from Gage, the really nice and very good looking veterinarian who lives next door. He's made his interest in her obvious, but she expects to be going back to Dallas in a few weeks. I really loved her devotion to her aunt and how determined she was to make sure everything went well at the shop and with the dog. She's been so caught up in the rat race pushed on her by her father that she has had no real time for a personal life. Now she has Gage bending over backwards to do everything he can to make her life easier. She's reluctant to get involved at first because she doesn't plan to stay. But as the days go on she gets more involved in the business and enjoying the slower pace. It also gives her the chance to know Gage better. I loved seeing their relationship build slowly as they get to spend time together. I liked seeing Brooke really start to get involved in her aunt's business and put her own talents toward improving it. The more time she spent there, the more I could see the possibility in her future. Her feelings for Gage also grow, but she is more cautious there, afraid to risk her heart before knowing how he feels too. She also spent most of her life trying to measure up to what her father wanted and finds that her wishes and his don't match up. Being with Gage gives her the courage to go after her own dreams.
Gage is a very busy vet, but has never been too busy for his neighbor Martha. He's heard a lot of stories about Brooke, but is cautious about believing them. It doesn't take long for him to realize that Brooke is exactly who he's been looking for, if he can get her to stay. I really loved seeing his pursuit of her. He wasn't creepy or arrogant about it, he was just there for her. He also knew that he couldn't rush her, as much as he wanted to make sure she knew how he felt. It was terrific to see him give her the support she needed. I especially liked the way he was there for her when he father was being such a pain during one of his phone calls, and the support he gave her during Marsha's hospital stay. He's shown as the terrific, sensitive guy that he is. I absolutely loved the ending.
I loved the part that Humphrey the basset hound played in the book. He is totally adorable and his antics are what get Gage and Brooke together at first. As the author has stated that animals will be a large part of this series, I can't wait to see what comes next.
I'm really looking forward to more of this series. We've already met some of the really fun people of this small town. Aunt Martha looks like she can be a real hoot and I'm hoping there will be more of her in future books. The older gentlemen who hang out at Gage's clinic are lots of fun and seem to have an opinion on everything. I love small town books and this looks like it will be fun.
Brooke is dealing with her worry about her aunt, a dog that seems to have it in for her, and worry about her own future. She lost her job when he financial firm reorganized and hasn't found a new job yet. She never had a pet while growing up and Humphrey's antics have her at her wit's end. She's getting lots of help from Gage, the really nice and very good looking veterinarian who lives next door. He's made his interest in her obvious, but she expects to be going back to Dallas in a few weeks. I really loved her devotion to her aunt and how determined she was to make sure everything went well at the shop and with the dog. She's been so caught up in the rat race pushed on her by her father that she has had no real time for a personal life. Now she has Gage bending over backwards to do everything he can to make her life easier. She's reluctant to get involved at first because she doesn't plan to stay. But as the days go on she gets more involved in the business and enjoying the slower pace. It also gives her the chance to know Gage better. I loved seeing their relationship build slowly as they get to spend time together. I liked seeing Brooke really start to get involved in her aunt's business and put her own talents toward improving it. The more time she spent there, the more I could see the possibility in her future. Her feelings for Gage also grow, but she is more cautious there, afraid to risk her heart before knowing how he feels too. She also spent most of her life trying to measure up to what her father wanted and finds that her wishes and his don't match up. Being with Gage gives her the courage to go after her own dreams.
Gage is a very busy vet, but has never been too busy for his neighbor Martha. He's heard a lot of stories about Brooke, but is cautious about believing them. It doesn't take long for him to realize that Brooke is exactly who he's been looking for, if he can get her to stay. I really loved seeing his pursuit of her. He wasn't creepy or arrogant about it, he was just there for her. He also knew that he couldn't rush her, as much as he wanted to make sure she knew how he felt. It was terrific to see him give her the support she needed. I especially liked the way he was there for her when he father was being such a pain during one of his phone calls, and the support he gave her during Marsha's hospital stay. He's shown as the terrific, sensitive guy that he is. I absolutely loved the ending.
I loved the part that Humphrey the basset hound played in the book. He is totally adorable and his antics are what get Gage and Brooke together at first. As the author has stated that animals will be a large part of this series, I can't wait to see what comes next.
I'm really looking forward to more of this series. We've already met some of the really fun people of this small town. Aunt Martha looks like she can be a real hoot and I'm hoping there will be more of her in future books. The older gentlemen who hang out at Gage's clinic are lots of fun and seem to have an opinion on everything. I love small town books and this looks like it will be fun.
July 21, 2019
Nombres: Brooke & Gage
Profesiones: Veterinario & Inversora
Pais: USA
Profesiones: Veterinario & Inversora
Pais: USA
March 30, 2014
This was a good read. Brooke a city girl moves to a small town to assist her aunt who is in the hospital and needs someone to run her flower shop. Gage is the vet who lives next door and who has helped her aunt alot. This is a good thing because Brooke is also taking care of Humphrey, her aunts dog. It is love at first sight for Gage but takes Brooke longer to fall in love.
December 27, 2022
Slow, small town, low stakes romance.
City girl Brooke meets country vet Gage while she stays at her aunts house. Her aunt is in hospital so she is taking care of her dog and business.
I enjoyed seeing the relationship develop but felt Gage was too pushy at the start. The writing gave me slightly old fashioned vibes too with far too much baby stuff. There was also a super cringey line when the heroine wondered if she would know if she was pregnant.
City girl Brooke meets country vet Gage while she stays at her aunts house. Her aunt is in hospital so she is taking care of her dog and business.
I enjoyed seeing the relationship develop but felt Gage was too pushy at the start. The writing gave me slightly old fashioned vibes too with far too much baby stuff. There was also a super cringey line when the heroine wondered if she would know if she was pregnant.
September 18, 2019
This was a nice, light, simple romance.
February 4, 2021
Awful and very slow couldn't bear to even finish this, sorry.
January 9, 2014
When a big city gal returns to her small-town East Texas hometown, the transition from the fast lane to the slow lane takes a bit of getting used to, but for Brooke Bellamy the change is made a little easier with the help of her new next-door neighbor, town vet Gage Sullivan. Not only is Gage easy on the eyes, he is kind and helpful and is willing to do his best to help Brooke feel right at home, in more ways than one!
I love that Helen Myers has set her new series in the East Texas Piney woods town of Sweet Springs - a cozy little town where everyone knows everyone (and their business!) and look out for each other. This is the perfect backdrop for what promises to be a fun series of romances.
The first, "The Dashing Doc Next Door," introduces readers to the town and it's cast of quirky characters as Myers tells the story of Brooke and Gage, and of course, Brooke's Aunt Marsha, matriarch of the series. As Brooke makes a home for herself in her beloved childhood hometown, she also finds that by slowing down she can find her dreams once again, as well as finding a love for herself. There's a lot to be said for a slower way of life among the pines!
Myers also adds in the adorable element of a lovable pooch, a basset hound named Humphrey, who works as a "matchmaker" that brings Brooke and Gage together. (Watch for more cute pups and kitties to make their appearance in this series, as Myers is an ardent animal lover!)
Fans of contemporary romance that is filled with a little sizzle will adore this new romance and this series! The second book, "Groomed For Love," is scheduled for release in May! I can't wait!
I love that Helen Myers has set her new series in the East Texas Piney woods town of Sweet Springs - a cozy little town where everyone knows everyone (and their business!) and look out for each other. This is the perfect backdrop for what promises to be a fun series of romances.
The first, "The Dashing Doc Next Door," introduces readers to the town and it's cast of quirky characters as Myers tells the story of Brooke and Gage, and of course, Brooke's Aunt Marsha, matriarch of the series. As Brooke makes a home for herself in her beloved childhood hometown, she also finds that by slowing down she can find her dreams once again, as well as finding a love for herself. There's a lot to be said for a slower way of life among the pines!
Myers also adds in the adorable element of a lovable pooch, a basset hound named Humphrey, who works as a "matchmaker" that brings Brooke and Gage together. (Watch for more cute pups and kitties to make their appearance in this series, as Myers is an ardent animal lover!)
Fans of contemporary romance that is filled with a little sizzle will adore this new romance and this series! The second book, "Groomed For Love," is scheduled for release in May! I can't wait!
September 15, 2014
Then city girl Brooke Bellamy rushes to Sweet Springs, Texas, to be by her ailing aunt's side, little does she know that she's headed straight into a whirlwind of her own! Managing Marsha's floral shop and keeping an eye on her aunt's mischievous basset hound, Humphrey, is hard enough. Luckily, Marsha's neighbor, veterinarian Gage Sullivan, is more than willing to give a helping hand with the stubborn pup…among other things!
For years, Gage has heard about his neighbor's wonderful niece, and he's curious to see if the stories hold up. When Brooke proves to be everything Gage had imagined—and more—he's faced with his biggest challenge yet: to convince her that she belongs in Sweet Springs with him.
I remember how the chase was part of the thrill. The moment one was caught, was the first case of the butterflies, and everything else was memorable after that. This book reminds me of those days. Totally enjoyable. Loved the story line. Gage was a prince charming in disguise as a vet. Also wish i had an aunt like Brooke's. 5 stars
For years, Gage has heard about his neighbor's wonderful niece, and he's curious to see if the stories hold up. When Brooke proves to be everything Gage had imagined—and more—he's faced with his biggest challenge yet: to convince her that she belongs in Sweet Springs with him.
I remember how the chase was part of the thrill. The moment one was caught, was the first case of the butterflies, and everything else was memorable after that. This book reminds me of those days. Totally enjoyable. Loved the story line. Gage was a prince charming in disguise as a vet. Also wish i had an aunt like Brooke's. 5 stars
March 1, 2014
The Dashing Doc Next Door by Helen Myers was a good book. Brook loses her high power job in the big city. She returns to her home town to help her aunt who fell and broke her hip. Brook plans to move back to the big city after her aunt recovered. In the mean time she has to take care of the aunts dog, which Brook has never had a pet, this is something new for Brook. Brook had a hard time with the dog. It is funny. Brook meets her aunts neighbor Gage who is a veterinarian. He helps her with the dog. Brook runs her aunts flower shop while she recovers. Turns out the aunt also has heart problems. Brook ends up buying her aunts flower shop and falling in love with Gage. Brooks dad is not happy about Brook buying the flower shop and giving up her high power living in the big city. A good read.
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January 12, 2016"Myers' opposites-attract romance is a sweetly heartfelt tale. Her star-crossed couple may seem an unlikely pair, but they fit like a glove, and their co-stars, including an aunt and her basset hound, are all fantastic (RT Book Reviews)". 4 stars
Miniseries: Sweet Springs, Texas
Miniseries: Sweet Springs, Texas
February 26, 2014
You'll have to read comments to find my review for this book. 3.5 stars for a book that should have been better.
January 23, 2014
This was cute. I liked the small town setting and think there are plenty of stories left to tell.
February 2, 2014
I hope she is going to write another book and make this a series.
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