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Puppy Love Romance #2
Run To You
Welcome to Junebug Farms, a successful, well-known animal shelter in upstate New York, where every day brings something new—love, stress, heartbreak, warmth—and not just from the animals.
Catherine Gardner knows what it means to work hard. Growing up with little, it's pretty much all she's done for most of her life. As the bookkeeper for Junebug Farms, she handles the money. When Catherine finds herself undeniably attracted to Emily Breckenridge, daughter of the shelter’s largest donor, it doesn't sit well with her. At all.
Emily Breckenridge has spent her life in the shadows of both her family’s money and her brother Clark. But when the reins of the family’s charity foundation are taken from Clark and handed to Emily, it’s her chance to shine on her own. Everything about Catherine Gardner is unexpected, from her emotional reserve to the crazy magnetic pull she has…one Emily can’t seem to fight…
Listening Length: 9 hours and 30 minutes
Catherine Gardner knows what it means to work hard. Growing up with little, it's pretty much all she's done for most of her life. As the bookkeeper for Junebug Farms, she handles the money. When Catherine finds herself undeniably attracted to Emily Breckenridge, daughter of the shelter’s largest donor, it doesn't sit well with her. At all.
Emily Breckenridge has spent her life in the shadows of both her family’s money and her brother Clark. But when the reins of the family’s charity foundation are taken from Clark and handed to Emily, it’s her chance to shine on her own. Everything about Catherine Gardner is unexpected, from her emotional reserve to the crazy magnetic pull she has…one Emily can’t seem to fight…
Listening Length: 9 hours and 30 minutes
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First published August 16, 2016
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Georgia Beers
61 books1,504 followersLambda and Golden Crown Literary Award-winning author Georgia Beers lives in Rochester, New York. She has been writing for as long as she can remember, and published her first lesbian novel in 2000.
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December 15, 2020
Another beautiful, clever, stylish, sexy, doggy-filled knock-out delivered in a shiny heart-print box. Compliments of Georgia Beers. I am NOT okay because this book is finished. It's actually done and now I have the (first world) problem of waiting for the next of her Puppy Love Romances.
Impeccable. Beers' romances are truly impeccable. To expose my eager, sprinkled fangirl status, her humor makes me want to be her friend. Like, she has me giggling and highlighting quotes like, 'why didn't I think of that?!'
On to the story. Catherine (Marry me.)! Emily! Ice queen in fly clothes meets marketing rich girl with a heart of gold. Some 'opposites attract' happening. Will they fall in love? Of freaking course they will and you'll love every moment of it. I mean, the decadent tension, frequent meeting, stares at lips, clothes, and asses. All wrapped up in smart, unpretentious writing.
Pure romance, yo. This delivers.
So rarely do I care about every character's loveline in a book series. I want ALL THE HOOKUPS. I love Junebug Farms. I want to visit and feed the goats. Is this place real? Is there an upstate NY animal shelter run by hot lesbians? Pretty please say yes. :(
I think I've made my excitement clear. If you're already familiar with the world of Georgia Beers, you're sure to get quality.
Impeccable. Beers' romances are truly impeccable. To expose my eager, sprinkled fangirl status, her humor makes me want to be her friend. Like, she has me giggling and highlighting quotes like, 'why didn't I think of that?!'
On to the story. Catherine (Marry me.)! Emily! Ice queen in fly clothes meets marketing rich girl with a heart of gold. Some 'opposites attract' happening. Will they fall in love? Of freaking course they will and you'll love every moment of it. I mean, the decadent tension, frequent meeting, stares at lips, clothes, and asses. All wrapped up in smart, unpretentious writing.
Pure romance, yo. This delivers.
So rarely do I care about every character's loveline in a book series. I want ALL THE HOOKUPS. I love Junebug Farms. I want to visit and feed the goats. Is this place real? Is there an upstate NY animal shelter run by hot lesbians? Pretty please say yes. :(
I think I've made my excitement clear. If you're already familiar with the world of Georgia Beers, you're sure to get quality.
February 25, 2019
I wanna run to you (oooh) 🎶
I wanna run to you (oooh)
Won't you hold me in your arms
And keep me safe from harm
I want to run to you (oooh) 🎶
But if I come to you (oooh)
Tell me, will you stay or will you run away 🎶
Whitney Houston’s soothing voice keep going in my head when reading the book and when I’m done with book, the encore was worth the standing ovation. I don’t know what is it about this book that just gets to me (in a good way) and tugged my heart. I simply adored Emily and Catherine! I know it’s sappy but I just can’t help loving the story and have that silly smile plastered all over my face. This was one ride that I wouldn’t miss - after all it’s the journey that matters not so much the destination. Get the drift? 😊
I wanna run to you (oooh)
Won't you hold me in your arms
And keep me safe from harm
I want to run to you (oooh) 🎶
But if I come to you (oooh)
Tell me, will you stay or will you run away 🎶
Whitney Houston’s soothing voice keep going in my head when reading the book and when I’m done with book, the encore was worth the standing ovation. I don’t know what is it about this book that just gets to me (in a good way) and tugged my heart. I simply adored Emily and Catherine! I know it’s sappy but I just can’t help loving the story and have that silly smile plastered all over my face. This was one ride that I wouldn’t miss - after all it’s the journey that matters not so much the destination. Get the drift? 😊
December 31, 2017
Remember that Tom Hanks movie....the one where he talks to a volleyball about his existential angst...how he may never ever have one of Sergio's kale and quinoa omelettes again. How he misses brunch and frapuccinos and how terrible his hands look since he hasn't had his Tuesday morning manicure.
This book kind of feels like that. One of the main characters is filthy rich and she buys extravagant gifts for her love interest while she complains when her love interest, the poor working woman is uncomfortable with it. But she's a good person right? I mean she's slumming it in the animal shelter and putting expired tins of caviar into hampers for the poor.
I loved book one....did I rate it 5 Stars? I think so. But the whole "Uptown Girl" thing that's going on in this book is a bit too much. Maybe I'm being a little harder on the book than it deserves but it really annoys me when the super-rich pretend they're down to earth.
That said there is plenty of good in the book and if you don't mind the super-rich person swooping in and saving the day you could do much worse.
This book kind of feels like that. One of the main characters is filthy rich and she buys extravagant gifts for her love interest while she complains when her love interest, the poor working woman is uncomfortable with it. But she's a good person right? I mean she's slumming it in the animal shelter and putting expired tins of caviar into hampers for the poor.
I loved book one....did I rate it 5 Stars? I think so. But the whole "Uptown Girl" thing that's going on in this book is a bit too much. Maybe I'm being a little harder on the book than it deserves but it really annoys me when the super-rich pretend they're down to earth.
That said there is plenty of good in the book and if you don't mind the super-rich person swooping in and saving the day you could do much worse.
December 14, 2016
Run to You is a great second novel in the Puppy Love Romance Series by Georgia Beers. It was written extremely well, pace was perfect and had all the lovely twists and turns that I love for all Beer’s novels.
Firstly I actually loved the main protagonists in this novel more I did than the first and that surprised me because I fell pretty hard in Rescued Heart. Emily Breckenridge has been asked to take over the running of her families’ foundation when her brother Clark has shamed the family yet again with his indiscretions and obnoxious behavior. Emily is excited to show her skills and is all business until she meets the accountant for Junebug Farm because she’s instantly attracted to Catherine. Catherine has grown up working for everything she needs, sometimes having up to 3 jobs o support herself. When she meets the very sexy and very rich Emily Breckenridge she is captivated but she knows to stay away because it could cost her more than her job but the alluring Emily just keeps on knocking her walls down and making her fall deeper with every moment spent together.
For a start I love in these novels that Georgia Beers has really honed in on the idea of having one character flawed and almost at times slightly broken and then in a clever move she pairs them with someone almost with a ‘Night in Shinning Armor’ quality. They break down walls; don’t walk away when the relationship is tough or too hard. It makes for more of a fairytale romance in a real life way! It really makes for good reading. I liked in Emily and Catherine’s relationship that from the beginning you could feel the sexual tension radiate of the page when they are together. And is it just me or can Georgia Beers write the most intense first kisses? Actually all the kisses are intense. I mean being the big fan I am I can tell you off the top of my head that the first kiss in Rescued Heart, A Little Bit of Spice, Starting from Scratch and now this novel are my favorite in all my Lesfic books. They are so well written that my head can’t fathom how the characters are actually able to stop at just a kiss because it’s so steamy… But hey I think the first kisses tell you a lot about your potential partner, in books and real life to.
Great second book and I expect great things from the next books. I am now scared that Dare to Stay might be the last in the series…
5 stars.
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Firstly I actually loved the main protagonists in this novel more I did than the first and that surprised me because I fell pretty hard in Rescued Heart. Emily Breckenridge has been asked to take over the running of her families’ foundation when her brother Clark has shamed the family yet again with his indiscretions and obnoxious behavior. Emily is excited to show her skills and is all business until she meets the accountant for Junebug Farm because she’s instantly attracted to Catherine. Catherine has grown up working for everything she needs, sometimes having up to 3 jobs o support herself. When she meets the very sexy and very rich Emily Breckenridge she is captivated but she knows to stay away because it could cost her more than her job but the alluring Emily just keeps on knocking her walls down and making her fall deeper with every moment spent together.
For a start I love in these novels that Georgia Beers has really honed in on the idea of having one character flawed and almost at times slightly broken and then in a clever move she pairs them with someone almost with a ‘Night in Shinning Armor’ quality. They break down walls; don’t walk away when the relationship is tough or too hard. It makes for more of a fairytale romance in a real life way! It really makes for good reading. I liked in Emily and Catherine’s relationship that from the beginning you could feel the sexual tension radiate of the page when they are together. And is it just me or can Georgia Beers write the most intense first kisses? Actually all the kisses are intense. I mean being the big fan I am I can tell you off the top of my head that the first kiss in Rescued Heart, A Little Bit of Spice, Starting from Scratch and now this novel are my favorite in all my Lesfic books. They are so well written that my head can’t fathom how the characters are actually able to stop at just a kiss because it’s so steamy… But hey I think the first kisses tell you a lot about your potential partner, in books and real life to.
Great second book and I expect great things from the next books. I am now scared that Dare to Stay might be the last in the series…
5 stars.
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December 7, 2021
I enjoyed this one so much more than the first in this series/universe. I connected a lot more with both MCs and was really rooting for them. The conflicts felt more grounded and realistic and watching them fall for each other was delightful. Abby Craden’s narration was as wonderful as always, and I adored both voices she gave Catherine and Emily. Overall, this was super fun.
October 9, 2021
Second book syndrome? What second book syndrome?
Emily Breckenridge is the new liaison to Junebug Farms after the many sexual harassment complaints the Breckenridge Foundation received due to her brother Clark Breckenridge. When she meets Junebug accountant Catherine Gardner, a middle-class woman who has never worked fewer than two jobs at a time in her life, they didn’t hit off great. Catherine is wary of rich people like Emily and Emily is determined to get to know Catherine better. But as they started developing feelings for each other, they are faced with the fact that Junebug Farm is one of the major donees of the Breckenridge Foundation, and that them getting involved is a very, very bad idea.
I feel like dogs play a bigger role in Run to You than Lisa’s cats and dog in Rescued Heart (my thoughts), which automatically makes this book cuter. But side characters aside, the relationship development of Catherine and Emily is very steady and believable, and I love their dates and interactions so much I couldn’t stop listening. I saw the conflict scene coming from miles away, so it didn’t really upset me, but I do find the aftermath a bit too dramatic and painful to read. Despite everything surrounding drama, the rest of the story is also very sweet and I’m hoping to see glimpses of them again in the next book Dare to Stay, which stars Junebug Farms owner Jessica Barstow and the newbie telethon host Sydney Taylor.
Be warned, however, that there are a few somewhat random POVs throughout the story, including two Jessica Barstow scenes, two Denise Gardner scenes (Catherine’s mother), and one Clark Breckenridge scene. I also don’t understand why the Breckenridges drunk drive (Emily drove right after finishing some red wine and Clark drove while hungover) and never got into any trouble for it. One other thing is that I wonder why Mo was named Mo, short for Geronimo. Is it because of Geronimo the Apache leader? The US Army airborne exclamation? The Italian Geronimo Stilton children’s book series? I am hoping it’s not the first one.
Craden’s narration is just as enjoyable as always, but I did notice some production issues where towards the end of the book, you can tell that some scenes were recorded on different days where the audio sounds slightly different.
This book is so good and cute! And of course, Mo and Dave are the sweetest boys! 🐶
content warning: homophobia, mentions of animal abuse, alcohol (recreational), drunk driving, vehicular accident, animal injury, sexism
Semi-buddy listen with Gabriella!
Emily Breckenridge is the new liaison to Junebug Farms after the many sexual harassment complaints the Breckenridge Foundation received due to her brother Clark Breckenridge. When she meets Junebug accountant Catherine Gardner, a middle-class woman who has never worked fewer than two jobs at a time in her life, they didn’t hit off great. Catherine is wary of rich people like Emily and Emily is determined to get to know Catherine better. But as they started developing feelings for each other, they are faced with the fact that Junebug Farm is one of the major donees of the Breckenridge Foundation, and that them getting involved is a very, very bad idea.
I feel like dogs play a bigger role in Run to You than Lisa’s cats and dog in Rescued Heart (my thoughts), which automatically makes this book cuter. But side characters aside, the relationship development of Catherine and Emily is very steady and believable, and I love their dates and interactions so much I couldn’t stop listening. I saw the conflict scene coming from miles away, so it didn’t really upset me, but I do find the aftermath a bit too dramatic and painful to read. Despite everything surrounding drama, the rest of the story is also very sweet and I’m hoping to see glimpses of them again in the next book Dare to Stay, which stars Junebug Farms owner Jessica Barstow and the newbie telethon host Sydney Taylor.
Be warned, however, that there are a few somewhat random POVs throughout the story, including two Jessica Barstow scenes, two Denise Gardner scenes (Catherine’s mother), and one Clark Breckenridge scene. I also don’t understand why the Breckenridges drunk drive (Emily drove right after finishing some red wine and Clark drove while hungover) and never got into any trouble for it. One other thing is that I wonder why Mo was named Mo, short for Geronimo. Is it because of Geronimo the Apache leader? The US Army airborne exclamation? The Italian Geronimo Stilton children’s book series? I am hoping it’s not the first one.
Craden’s narration is just as enjoyable as always, but I did notice some production issues where towards the end of the book, you can tell that some scenes were recorded on different days where the audio sounds slightly different.
This book is so good and cute! And of course, Mo and Dave are the sweetest boys! 🐶
content warning: homophobia, mentions of animal abuse, alcohol (recreational), drunk driving, vehicular accident, animal injury, sexism
Semi-buddy listen with Gabriella!
July 25, 2020
Reviewing this is tough because it was oddly different than when I read it back in 2018. I absolutely loved it then - definitely thinking it was the best of the three in this Puppy Love Romance series. This time I listened to it on audio - because I wanted to experience it in that way AND it is narrated by Abby Craden. I noticed things like there were so many mentions of how gorgeous both characters were - not just once or twice - but a LOT. And pretty much every item of clothing they wore was described in detail. In nearly every scene. And while I love to read about gorgeous, well dressed women, I was surprised that it was such a focus. It felt much more shallow this time around. The other concern for me was the big dust-up near the end and how one MC treated the other, undeservedly so. I can understand being hurt, but direct your anger where it should be going - which was blatantly obvious here. I didn't like that one had to eat so much crow when she should have been given quite a bit more slack, under the circumstances.
With all of this said - it has me thinking about how different reading vs. audiobook experiences are. I've had it happen both ways where the audiobook was much better than the read and vice versa. And it's usually that the book is better - but not always. So I don't know if I didn't like this as much because of the interpretation, or if I have read so many books since then that are so much more deep and meaningful - yes, even romances. The focus on looks and clothing is less interesting than what's inside of them that draws the two people towards one another. Yes - it's often the physical initially, but what is it about them as people that makes them right for each other? I don't mean to write this off completely - especially because of how I felt about it the first time around. The setting of the series is great and the build is especially good in this one. I will wait a bit, go back and read the books again just to see how that feels. I'm surprised, really, and wonder if others have had a similar experience with the audiobook vs. the book.
With all of this said - it has me thinking about how different reading vs. audiobook experiences are. I've had it happen both ways where the audiobook was much better than the read and vice versa. And it's usually that the book is better - but not always. So I don't know if I didn't like this as much because of the interpretation, or if I have read so many books since then that are so much more deep and meaningful - yes, even romances. The focus on looks and clothing is less interesting than what's inside of them that draws the two people towards one another. Yes - it's often the physical initially, but what is it about them as people that makes them right for each other? I don't mean to write this off completely - especially because of how I felt about it the first time around. The setting of the series is great and the build is especially good in this one. I will wait a bit, go back and read the books again just to see how that feels. I'm surprised, really, and wonder if others have had a similar experience with the audiobook vs. the book.
January 26, 2022
"Run To You" is so far my favorite book by Georgia Beers.
Catherine Gardner is the bookkeeper at Junebug Farms. She's a hardworking woman with two jobs and she's wary of rich people like Emily Breckenridge, the daughter of the shelter's largest donor. Work brings them together, they are attracted to each other and Catherine is not happy about that at all.
I enjoyed reading about the shelter a lot. Georgia Beers must love animals, especially dogs and it was great that they played such a big part in this book.
The romance between Catherine and Emily was believable and they had great chemistry. I liked them both and it was fun to follow them on their journey.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes sweet, lighthearted stories with a nice romance and cute dogs and doesn't mind if some things are a bit predictable.
Catherine Gardner is the bookkeeper at Junebug Farms. She's a hardworking woman with two jobs and she's wary of rich people like Emily Breckenridge, the daughter of the shelter's largest donor. Work brings them together, they are attracted to each other and Catherine is not happy about that at all.
I enjoyed reading about the shelter a lot. Georgia Beers must love animals, especially dogs and it was great that they played such a big part in this book.
The romance between Catherine and Emily was believable and they had great chemistry. I liked them both and it was fun to follow them on their journey.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes sweet, lighthearted stories with a nice romance and cute dogs and doesn't mind if some things are a bit predictable.
October 10, 2016
I don't think I've ever enjoyed any of the Georgia Beers' books more than this one. Ever! And I pretty much like all of her books. I have a similar love relationship with her books like with Melissa Brayden's ones. There is a resembling writing style when it comes to creating that thick, magical chemistry between the characters that seems to get to me the most and the deepest, those wordly, casual flirts, witty banters... And I fell completely in love with Emily! I was very fond of Catherine as well, but there was more an aura of understanding her more than anything else, but Emily - a character I wish was a real person! I actually thought no other Georgia Beers' book can beat Andrea and Kendall coupling from "A little bit of spice", but this one goes up to the no.1 :)
March 12, 2019
I’m not big on Valentine’s Day but this book was perfect for today. It was fun and cute, even though at one point I felt everybody was being really hard on Catherine (and a bit too easy on Clark, the awful brother). Thankfully that feeling didn’t last too long and the sweetness of it all was back. So, fun, cute and sweet.
July 31, 2016
Nicely done
Catherine and Emily are doomed from the beginning according to friends and family, they come from different social upbringing and their jobs get in the way. Throughout the book both women are reminded of how "wrong" it would be for them to pursue a relationship, they even agree in their mental dialogs, but as they say "The heart wants what it wants". Clark was a leach in the first book and a leach he remained, the friends and family of these ladies meant well, but there was more at stake than just careers. All in all I enjoyed the story as am a sappy romantic at heart.
Catherine and Emily are doomed from the beginning according to friends and family, they come from different social upbringing and their jobs get in the way. Throughout the book both women are reminded of how "wrong" it would be for them to pursue a relationship, they even agree in their mental dialogs, but as they say "The heart wants what it wants". Clark was a leach in the first book and a leach he remained, the friends and family of these ladies meant well, but there was more at stake than just careers. All in all I enjoyed the story as am a sappy romantic at heart.
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March 27, 2025DNF after chapter 7.
While there wasn’t anything glaringly wrong with it, there wasn’t much to praise either. It was just painfully boring, and I couldn’t bring myself to slog through the remaining chapters. I made it to chapter 7, and nothing remotely substantial had happened. Catherine is being followed around by a terrier, and Emily thinks Catherine is cute—that’s all I got from seven chapters.
I've tried to get into a few Georgia Beers books before with no success. I just don't think her work is for me sadly.
While there wasn’t anything glaringly wrong with it, there wasn’t much to praise either. It was just painfully boring, and I couldn’t bring myself to slog through the remaining chapters. I made it to chapter 7, and nothing remotely substantial had happened. Catherine is being followed around by a terrier, and Emily thinks Catherine is cute—that’s all I got from seven chapters.
I've tried to get into a few Georgia Beers books before with no success. I just don't think her work is for me sadly.
December 22, 2016
From start to finish, TOP NOTCH!
Part of why I love this series is that it involves the bond between dogs and their mommies and the care the compassion for all the animals in the shelter. Georgia touch with this series my soul. But there is much more to this series that you'll love. I won't spoil it, you have to read it for yourself. You'll not regret it. Dogs and a superb romance, how can you not enjoy this combination!
Part of why I love this series is that it involves the bond between dogs and their mommies and the care the compassion for all the animals in the shelter. Georgia touch with this series my soul. But there is much more to this series that you'll love. I won't spoil it, you have to read it for yourself. You'll not regret it. Dogs and a superb romance, how can you not enjoy this combination!
unfinished
August 28, 2019This is second in a series and they have location and some characters in common. Beers does a decent job of communicating enough that you don't have to read these in order, but you'll probably have a bit of a better experience if you do.
I'm dnf'ing this, but without prejudice, because all the problematical elements were telegraphed in the previous book and the cover copy. Emily's brother Clark is a douche of the first order. We know that from the other book. We see that it's even worse than we thought in this one. And since he's Emily's brother, he is very present. I had hoped that he'd be packed off to Siberia or something or that he'd at least be neutralized. But he's not only present, but he keeps up this stupid "bet" thing despite being told to knock it off repeatedly and you just know that's going to tank the relationship at some point. I wish I trusted Beers not to go the stupid, obvious route. But she hasn't in any of her previous books, so I don't.
Again, I knew all this going in. So no rating. But I'm glad to stop wasting my time with this obvious trainwreck.
I'm dnf'ing this, but without prejudice, because all the problematical elements were telegraphed in the previous book and the cover copy. Emily's brother Clark is a douche of the first order. We know that from the other book. We see that it's even worse than we thought in this one. And since he's Emily's brother, he is very present. I had hoped that he'd be packed off to Siberia or something or that he'd at least be neutralized. But he's not only present, but he keeps up this stupid "bet" thing despite being told to knock it off repeatedly and you just know that's going to tank the relationship at some point. I wish I trusted Beers not to go the stupid, obvious route. But she hasn't in any of her previous books, so I don't.
Again, I knew all this going in. So no rating. But I'm glad to stop wasting my time with this obvious trainwreck.
December 28, 2017
What I really love about Georgia Beers' books are that they're uncomplicated. And I don't mean the plot, though I suppose for some of them that argument could be made. I mean they're uncomplicated in that I know what to expect when I read one. When I sit down with one of her books, I know that for the next few hours I get to believe in romance and happy endings. And that's something that I really value of late.
I like that she's doing a series. I think I liked Rescued Hearts a bit more than this one, only because this one felt a little predictable. But it was still well worth it to me, and I look forward to what she does next.
I like that she's doing a series. I think I liked Rescued Hearts a bit more than this one, only because this one felt a little predictable. But it was still well worth it to me, and I look forward to what she does next.
October 23, 2021
I liked this better than the first book in the Puppy Love series. On a side note, I seem to be getting the hang of audiobooks, but I do still prefer to read as I have more opportunities to do reading than listening.
I have some issues with this one about one of the characters mostly. She’s so obsessed with money, or at least so it seems. I don’t really understand it. The other character gives her no reason to be like that.
That being said, I do like this pairing.
Also in the first Puppy Love book we meet Clarke and he’s in this one as well and even worse than in the first. I really despise characters like him, I understand the need of a bit of a villain, but he’s just such a narcissistic asshole, I can’t deal with that.
Anyway, I enjoyed my second audio book.
I have some issues with this one about one of the characters mostly. She’s so obsessed with money, or at least so it seems. I don’t really understand it. The other character gives her no reason to be like that.
That being said, I do like this pairing.
Also in the first Puppy Love book we meet Clarke and he’s in this one as well and even worse than in the first. I really despise characters like him, I understand the need of a bit of a villain, but he’s just such a narcissistic asshole, I can’t deal with that.
Anyway, I enjoyed my second audio book.
October 14, 2023
Fluffy masterpiece!
October 21, 2021
So sweet! Better than the first book in this series imo — these two make a lot of sense together. There are few random side character POV’s, which are a bit jarring, but I can kinda see why they were included. And of course, the doggos in this book — Mo and Dave — are just too cute!
April 8, 2017
I want to read more characters like Emily. Straight forward, down to earth and annoyingly sweet. Sending flowers and all that and also very clingy.
Catherine on the other hand is quiet, uptight and doesn't really know how to express herself. But there are also good qualities that i like about her.
Are all the ladies working at the shelter got a lot of life issues?
But i think Catherine here is bearable compare to Lisa from the first book.
I love the Epilogue.
I guess Jessica is next?
04/08/2017
I think I fell in love more with Emily.
Another star for Audiobook version.
I could listen to it and not fall asleep. I really like the story.
I think Abby Craden really did a great job.
Catherine on the other hand is quiet, uptight and doesn't really know how to express herself. But there are also good qualities that i like about her.
Are all the ladies working at the shelter got a lot of life issues?
But i think Catherine here is bearable compare to Lisa from the first book.
I love the Epilogue.
I guess Jessica is next?
04/08/2017
I think I fell in love more with Emily.
Another star for Audiobook version.
I could listen to it and not fall asleep. I really like the story.
I think Abby Craden really did a great job.
September 22, 2017
A nice read. I loved the first part of the book because of it's "dogs purpose" theme where a dog is just destined to be a buddy to someone as special as himself.
Then the romance slowly came in and all clicked and went nice. I even liked the resemblance of "cruel intentions" where a "bet" made drama and made people spin. Overall a nice read with cute dogs.
Then the romance slowly came in and all clicked and went nice. I even liked the resemblance of "cruel intentions" where a "bet" made drama and made people spin. Overall a nice read with cute dogs.
March 3, 2017
Run To You is a happy and fluffy book about two women in significantly different societal positions that get brought together for work. The book is a bit slow at first while Catherine warms up to Emily - but once she does, it becomes such a joy to read. The interactions between them were simply superb, and I adored how the author described each of their thoughts / feelings. While this switching of perspectives can be a bit confusing at times, I think it generally helps the reader relate to the characters - especially those that are more quiet in nature.
One particularly enjoyable element worth calling out is that there are random adorable animal scenes that occur throughout the story. You can tell the author is a fan of dogs as she does a great job of describing both the animals and the way people interact with them. Whenever one of the characters were feeling particularly stressed, Beers would throw in a dog and things would be OK again.
With all that being said, I did have a few issues with the book. The most notable of these was the consistent tension that develops starting from the point that Catherine and Emily realize they have feelings for each other. For just over half the book, you *know* what's going to happen and are just waiting for the drama to start. This made it difficult for me to appreciate some of the more sensual scenes between them as I wanted to find out what happens. On the bright side, when the problems do arise, they are resolved fairly quickly and in a way that wasn't too painful. Unfortunately, that resolution was just cliché after cliché. This isn't *necessarily* a bad thing in and of itself, but I know I was hoping for something a little different.
Despite those issues, I still would highly recommend Run To You. The character interactions were squee worthy and the random animal moments sprinkled throughout brought a smile to my face. If you can get over the long lasting tension and the stereotypical climax, you're definitely in for a treat.
One particularly enjoyable element worth calling out is that there are random adorable animal scenes that occur throughout the story. You can tell the author is a fan of dogs as she does a great job of describing both the animals and the way people interact with them. Whenever one of the characters were feeling particularly stressed, Beers would throw in a dog and things would be OK again.
With all that being said, I did have a few issues with the book. The most notable of these was the consistent tension that develops starting from the point that Catherine and Emily realize they have feelings for each other. For just over half the book, you *know* what's going to happen and are just waiting for the drama to start. This made it difficult for me to appreciate some of the more sensual scenes between them as I wanted to find out what happens. On the bright side, when the problems do arise, they are resolved fairly quickly and in a way that wasn't too painful. Unfortunately, that resolution was just cliché after cliché. This isn't *necessarily* a bad thing in and of itself, but I know I was hoping for something a little different.
Despite those issues, I still would highly recommend Run To You. The character interactions were squee worthy and the random animal moments sprinkled throughout brought a smile to my face. If you can get over the long lasting tension and the stereotypical climax, you're definitely in for a treat.
August 25, 2018
All the stars above are for the dogs and other animals at the Junebug Farm a well-known animal shelter. O for the romance, no idea why they like each other in the first place. No sparks, no fireworks, no chemistry no peanut butter and chocolate brownie. Just plain attraction without reasons.
March 8, 2020
A good book that I was liking a lot until it dipped a bit in my opinion, near the tail end.
January 5, 2017
'It is not about the happy ending, it is about the journey'. Well, that wasn't exactly the sentence, but Emily said something very similar and I agree with her, because reading and listening those books that we know will end happily ever after is not because the happy ending. Do not get me wrong, the happy ending is mandatory! But what will make the book good, what will make us give stars, recommend and think about reading it again is how the journey was written. It is all about the how's and why's.
Run to You is cute, is fluffy and worth the reading. I started with this one, instead the #1 of the 'Puppy Love Romance', but that wasn't a problem. I love the fact that the dogs here have real human names, not dog's name like 'Rex'. It's Dave and Geronimo ^^
For those who love lesbians. For those who love dogs. And for those who love both, this book is perfect :)
Run to You is cute, is fluffy and worth the reading. I started with this one, instead the #1 of the 'Puppy Love Romance', but that wasn't a problem. I love the fact that the dogs here have real human names, not dog's name like 'Rex'. It's Dave and Geronimo ^^
For those who love lesbians. For those who love dogs. And for those who love both, this book is perfect :)
October 21, 2016
4 Stars! I liked this book better than the first. I loved Catherine & Emily. Catherine with her hang ups and with her inner thoughts that she rarely reveals and the ever patient Emily. I'm glad the bump in the road they encounter was resolved relatively quickly. I wasn't in the mood for chapter after chapter of them trying to get back together.
I'm going to have to do a re-read Rescued Heart and see if I'll like better the second time around. I'm glad the third book will be out in December. Not too long of a wait.
I'm going to have to do a re-read Rescued Heart and see if I'll like better the second time around. I'm glad the third book will be out in December. Not too long of a wait.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 26, 2016
Junebug farms has some very awesome women! I loved the banter between Emily and Catherine.
November 3, 2018
I just love this series.
January 21, 2017
I feel a bit torn. Characterwise I liked this one better than book one, but little things bugged me.
Prime example: Clark. Clarke? Already don't remember. Part of me is glad that his weak villain role from book one was given a bit more depth, but really, he was only allowed to turn into a character in the big crisis reveal of the book. That felt super weird. Like, all of a sudden we get to see a bit of motivation?
In addition, there were some dialogue snippets that sounded very Brayden. Also really weird, because especially in Brayden's last book there was so much Braydenness that it was way too much for my taste.
I think those moments added to my general feeling of not being able to picture the characters clearly. I remember Beers being better at creating unique characters.
So, yeah. Still better than many others out there, but also really not up to what she did in previous books.
Prime example: Clark. Clarke? Already don't remember. Part of me is glad that his weak villain role from book one was given a bit more depth, but really, he was only allowed to turn into a character in the big crisis reveal of the book. That felt super weird. Like, all of a sudden we get to see a bit of motivation?
In addition, there were some dialogue snippets that sounded very Brayden. Also really weird, because especially in Brayden's last book there was so much Braydenness that it was way too much for my taste.
I think those moments added to my general feeling of not being able to picture the characters clearly. I remember Beers being better at creating unique characters.
So, yeah. Still better than many others out there, but also really not up to what she did in previous books.
February 3, 2020
This is a really sweet book with great chemistry between the two main characters. I didn't like it quite as much as the first book in the series (especially around the conflict), but I still enjoyed it and I'm really looking forward to the next installment.
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June 7, 2018
What do you do when you have a Biochem exam next day? Procrastinate.. What better way to procrastinate than reading romances? Anyways this is the third time I've reread this book and I still love it. Emily will be my all time crush. *sigh*. So freaking cute :)
PS I'm also changing my review to 5 stars from 4 as it's a blasphemy for such a great book to get anything less than 5.
PS I'm also changing my review to 5 stars from 4 as it's a blasphemy for such a great book to get anything less than 5.
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