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Rehoming Breanna Huxley
If bad luck comes in threes, Breanna Huxley's had bouts of bad luck at least a dozen times.
At thirty-four, she's drowning in debt, stuck in a moldy basement apartment, and can't stop thinking about that one gorgeous ex who dumped her. Toss in an estranged mother and a head full of racing thoughts that keep her up at night, and all she has going for her is her best friend from work and lovable rescue pitbull. That is, until HHTV shows up at her job in Philly with lights, cameras, and the promise of a beautiful new home in Spokane, Washington.
Now she has to decide between the family she's chosen and the demands of the family she was born with—and what "home" actually means to her.
At thirty-four, she's drowning in debt, stuck in a moldy basement apartment, and can't stop thinking about that one gorgeous ex who dumped her. Toss in an estranged mother and a head full of racing thoughts that keep her up at night, and all she has going for her is her best friend from work and lovable rescue pitbull. That is, until HHTV shows up at her job in Philly with lights, cameras, and the promise of a beautiful new home in Spokane, Washington.
Now she has to decide between the family she's chosen and the demands of the family she was born with—and what "home" actually means to her.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 9, 2025
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September 9, 2025
What a debut!! Charming and laugh out loud funny
September 24, 2025
Breanna starts off quite miserable, barely scraping by, being overworked in healthcare (of course), renting from slumlords, with a toxic family. However, her chosen family consisting of a work bestie Kara, work bestie’s fiancee Liza and her adorable rescue ‘peanut butter pitbull’ Hippo, make up for at least some of it.
Then, Breanna gets the opportunity of homeownership through winning a television show. But, being rich costs money… How is she going to pay the taxes?
Speaking of taxes, Breanna also seems to be paying the ‘AuDHD tax’, where I feel the slumlords, her boss and even the HHTV crew takes advantage of Breanna’s honesty and her having to jump through all kind of hurdles. What do you mean, at least your landlords bring you leftovers? There’s a moldy basement with no proper flooring and barely any acknowledgement when a potential move comes up. Keli O’Connor does a great job of showing you Breanna’s perspective, while giving you a feel of how other characters might feel (like how I feel Kara would probably have no trouble calling the landlords slumlords).
There’s also plenty of hurdles in her relationship with Victor. Though I appreciated that this didn’t focus too much on romance and more on Breanna’s life as a whole, as a neurospicy dog mom, healthcare worker, but actually quite skilled photographer, given a chance at more than just scraping by.
Now, I would have liked the ending to have been a bit longer and more detailed, but perhaps that was also because I wanted to stay with the characters for a little bit longer (a common issue of mine). So thank you for the lovely read!
(Also, this is more like 4.5 stars)
Then, Breanna gets the opportunity of homeownership through winning a television show. But, being rich costs money… How is she going to pay the taxes?
Speaking of taxes, Breanna also seems to be paying the ‘AuDHD tax’, where I feel the slumlords, her boss and even the HHTV crew takes advantage of Breanna’s honesty and her having to jump through all kind of hurdles. What do you mean, at least your landlords bring you leftovers? There’s a moldy basement with no proper flooring and barely any acknowledgement when a potential move comes up. Keli O’Connor does a great job of showing you Breanna’s perspective, while giving you a feel of how other characters might feel (like how I feel Kara would probably have no trouble calling the landlords slumlords).
There’s also plenty of hurdles in her relationship with Victor. Though I appreciated that this didn’t focus too much on romance and more on Breanna’s life as a whole, as a neurospicy dog mom, healthcare worker, but actually quite skilled photographer, given a chance at more than just scraping by.
Now, I would have liked the ending to have been a bit longer and more detailed, but perhaps that was also because I wanted to stay with the characters for a little bit longer (a common issue of mine). So thank you for the lovely read!
(Also, this is more like 4.5 stars)
September 8, 2025
What a whirlwind! I won't lie, I thought this book would be a little predictable when I started it. I was pleasantly proven wrong.
Breanna's story is full of ups, downs, twists, and turns, that lead her life down several different paths. Ultimately the ending is the best possible path for her but getting there was rough. The side characters to this story were such great additions as well. Rather they played a large or small part in the story they all forged the path for Breanna. It is such a strong testament to how each choice and encounter shifts your journey towards your destiny.
This book tugged at my heartstrings as a fellow fur momma. The attention to detail to Hippo's mannerisms was absolute perfection! I have a boxer named Calypso who does a very similar wiggle and I laughed when Hippo wiggled as well.
Overall this book was a sweet story of Breanna finding her way with her best friend Hippo at her side through a LOT of hardship. If you love a story of found family, trials, hard choices, and even a little love then this is the story for you!
Breanna's story is full of ups, downs, twists, and turns, that lead her life down several different paths. Ultimately the ending is the best possible path for her but getting there was rough. The side characters to this story were such great additions as well. Rather they played a large or small part in the story they all forged the path for Breanna. It is such a strong testament to how each choice and encounter shifts your journey towards your destiny.
This book tugged at my heartstrings as a fellow fur momma. The attention to detail to Hippo's mannerisms was absolute perfection! I have a boxer named Calypso who does a very similar wiggle and I laughed when Hippo wiggled as well.
Overall this book was a sweet story of Breanna finding her way with her best friend Hippo at her side through a LOT of hardship. If you love a story of found family, trials, hard choices, and even a little love then this is the story for you!
January 16, 2026
Rehoming Breanna Huxley by the up and coming and super talented author Keli O'Connor was one of my favorite reads of 2025. Not just a read about a single woman finding the love and home she has been dreaming of, this beautiful story is about even more. Breanna Huxley is a well-drawn character with a depth and personality that readers will find themselves rooting for, and they'll want to root for the dogs too! Especially Breanna's dog who is more like family than some of the humans in her own circle. With a backstory that will pull at the heartstrings of readers, Rehoming Breanna Huxley is a story we can all relate to with a plot that will make readers laugh, cry, and remind us of what family and home really mean. If you love Must Love Dogs by Claire Cook, you will adore Rehoming Breanna Huxley. An excellent read!
September 13, 2025
I really enjoyed this story. It was full of twists and tension and surprises. The protagonist always stayed true to herself, no matter what everyone around her was saying, but she was still able to grow and learn about life and herself throughout the story. This is a feel-good read that is right for you if you're ready to see the twists life can give you.
October 4, 2025
A fun and comical little book full of love, hope, and dogs. Recommend for anyone looking for a quick read that also just so happens to love dogs.
December 10, 2025
Breanna’s attitude captured me right away —and it was fun to follow along her crazy experiences and happy [even surprising] ending. A delightful read for any day.
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