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Purse Dog Rescue
Cupid has four legs.
Odie Ferguson just wants to rescue dogs and drink wine. She isn't looking for a relationship. That doesn't stop her matchmaker granny from setting her up on blind dates. Usually they're a little off the mark, but this time Granny outdoes herself. Entrepreneur Josh Bowen has a lot going for he’s intelligent, ambitious, an animal lover and not bad looking. But in what world is a cat person the right guy for her?
Josh is a man of simple he needs investors to fund his startup and a lint roller because his cat, Ceviche, sheds. He doesn’t need his stepmother fixing him up on dates. Odie’s gorgeous, outgoing and dog-obsessed, but that’s not a deal breaker. As much as she might intrigue him, he’s too busy for romance. But when he finds a foster Chihuahua at the foot of his bed and Odie under the covers, he reconsiders his priorities. Maybe he needs two lint rollers.
Purse Dog Rescue is a romantic comedy novel that will make you laugh, sigh, and call your pet over for a hug. If you want a book that makes you feel the way you do after watching Legally Blonde, you should bring home Purse Dog Rescue today.
Odie Ferguson just wants to rescue dogs and drink wine. She isn't looking for a relationship. That doesn't stop her matchmaker granny from setting her up on blind dates. Usually they're a little off the mark, but this time Granny outdoes herself. Entrepreneur Josh Bowen has a lot going for he’s intelligent, ambitious, an animal lover and not bad looking. But in what world is a cat person the right guy for her?
Josh is a man of simple he needs investors to fund his startup and a lint roller because his cat, Ceviche, sheds. He doesn’t need his stepmother fixing him up on dates. Odie’s gorgeous, outgoing and dog-obsessed, but that’s not a deal breaker. As much as she might intrigue him, he’s too busy for romance. But when he finds a foster Chihuahua at the foot of his bed and Odie under the covers, he reconsiders his priorities. Maybe he needs two lint rollers.
Purse Dog Rescue is a romantic comedy novel that will make you laugh, sigh, and call your pet over for a hug. If you want a book that makes you feel the way you do after watching Legally Blonde, you should bring home Purse Dog Rescue today.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2018
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About the author
Erin L. Jungdahl
6 books4 followersErin L Jungdahl (yeah, you read that right “Young-dahl”) wrote a story about cats and dogs the moment she figured out how to write. She went on to write about princesses, mermaids, robots, and spies. Erin lives in San Antonio with her husband and three cats. She is back to writing about cats and dogs and loving every minute of it.
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July 17, 2020
“Purse Dog Rescue” by Erin L. Jungdahl is delightful! We’ve got a rich world with vibrant characters and tons of realistic yet hilarious action. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Our heroine is Odie Ferguson and in the very first scene she’s trying to manage a pack of small dogs she’s walking and falls on her ass. Ouch!
A guy named Victor helps her and is concerned about her injured ankle.
But he’s not our hero! That’s right, Jungdahl gives us a deceptive meet cute! Instead, the hero is Josh, Victor’s cousin, who is also there, but doesn’t hop up to help right away.
Odie returns to work at Purse Dog Rescue, which specializes in helping small dogs find forever homes. She’s focused on getting stuff done, like finding more grant money to help one of her staff stay on and getting these dogs home. She doesn’t have time for romance.
But Odie has trouble saying “no,” and her adorable and goofy grandma sets her up on a date with Josh. Granny knows Josh’s stepmom from Bible study. Granny was one of my favorite characters.
The date is a disaster. Odie is annoyed that Josh is a little aloof and not trying. (Josh is also a cat person! Noooo!) She accidentally insults his business venture. Oops. Josh is an entrepreneur and trying to get his drone business the Nacho-Copter off the ground with Victor. (Which also, I want the Nacho-Copter. I want it so much.)
Even though they don’t like each other, they end up meeting again at a luncheon. (Side note, the scene before they meet up again is a masterclass in irony and awesomeness.) Josh runs into a sort-of ex and pretends Odie is his girlfriend…except Odie is there trying to get a grant and well, his shenanigans get her disqualified.
Josh owes her big time, and it’s through this series of them being kind and decent to one another that they start to form a bond and romance blossoms. They work well together and bring out goodness in the other one. Josh opens up and is an incredibly kind person. Odie learns to set boundaries. (Arguably they both learn this on their own, but I think their relationship helps bolster this growth.)
I won’t say much more because the book is short and it’s just so much fun. I smiled and laughed aloud more than once. I’m excited to see what’s next for this series and the author. I loved that Shereen ended up being so much more than what I initially thought. (I hope she gets to be a heroine!) I’m excited to read about Victor’s love story. I want to know more about the winery hostess.
The happily ever after is solid and very well done. It’s both believable and satisfying. I adored it.
There’s just so much here and it’s fantastic.
There were a few instances of ableist language, but nothing too egregious. There’s a world of difference between “this situation is crazy!” (not great) and “that girl is crazy!” (super bad.) The book had more of the first example.
Also would have loved to see more explicit love scenes. But, hey, not complaining.
I’m a little biased. I’m lucky enough to know Erin and I’ve worked with her in late 2018 on an anthology. (Which I also recommend reading.) She sent this book and a few other goodies as a thank you. I’m so sorry it took me this long to read “Purse Dog Rescue.” I hope this review makes up for it.
If you’re played the Ripped Bodice’s Bingo challenge, this one definitely counts for the Meddling Matchmakers square and arguably Mid-summer Ball. I’m using it for the Happily Ever After square.
Our heroine is Odie Ferguson and in the very first scene she’s trying to manage a pack of small dogs she’s walking and falls on her ass. Ouch!
A guy named Victor helps her and is concerned about her injured ankle.
But he’s not our hero! That’s right, Jungdahl gives us a deceptive meet cute! Instead, the hero is Josh, Victor’s cousin, who is also there, but doesn’t hop up to help right away.
Odie returns to work at Purse Dog Rescue, which specializes in helping small dogs find forever homes. She’s focused on getting stuff done, like finding more grant money to help one of her staff stay on and getting these dogs home. She doesn’t have time for romance.
But Odie has trouble saying “no,” and her adorable and goofy grandma sets her up on a date with Josh. Granny knows Josh’s stepmom from Bible study. Granny was one of my favorite characters.
The date is a disaster. Odie is annoyed that Josh is a little aloof and not trying. (Josh is also a cat person! Noooo!) She accidentally insults his business venture. Oops. Josh is an entrepreneur and trying to get his drone business the Nacho-Copter off the ground with Victor. (Which also, I want the Nacho-Copter. I want it so much.)
Even though they don’t like each other, they end up meeting again at a luncheon. (Side note, the scene before they meet up again is a masterclass in irony and awesomeness.) Josh runs into a sort-of ex and pretends Odie is his girlfriend…except Odie is there trying to get a grant and well, his shenanigans get her disqualified.
Josh owes her big time, and it’s through this series of them being kind and decent to one another that they start to form a bond and romance blossoms. They work well together and bring out goodness in the other one. Josh opens up and is an incredibly kind person. Odie learns to set boundaries. (Arguably they both learn this on their own, but I think their relationship helps bolster this growth.)
I won’t say much more because the book is short and it’s just so much fun. I smiled and laughed aloud more than once. I’m excited to see what’s next for this series and the author. I loved that Shereen ended up being so much more than what I initially thought. (I hope she gets to be a heroine!) I’m excited to read about Victor’s love story. I want to know more about the winery hostess.
The happily ever after is solid and very well done. It’s both believable and satisfying. I adored it.
There’s just so much here and it’s fantastic.
There were a few instances of ableist language, but nothing too egregious. There’s a world of difference between “this situation is crazy!” (not great) and “that girl is crazy!” (super bad.) The book had more of the first example.
Also would have loved to see more explicit love scenes. But, hey, not complaining.
I’m a little biased. I’m lucky enough to know Erin and I’ve worked with her in late 2018 on an anthology. (Which I also recommend reading.) She sent this book and a few other goodies as a thank you. I’m so sorry it took me this long to read “Purse Dog Rescue.” I hope this review makes up for it.
If you’re played the Ripped Bodice’s Bingo challenge, this one definitely counts for the Meddling Matchmakers square and arguably Mid-summer Ball. I’m using it for the Happily Ever After square.
March 24, 2018
Must Love Dogs ... and Cats
4+ stars. I really enjoyed this sweet romance. The story is fresh and realistic. The main characters are likable and relatable. The secondary characters provided (sometimes comedic) support and did not take the spotlight away from the hero and heroine.
I like that the romance bloomed in a nice pace between Odie and Josh. Not too fast, not too slow. Just right. It tickled me that their first (blind) date was a disaster. I also appreciate that Erin made her characters balanced in terms of having both strengths and weaknesses. These make them real people for me.
I’d have liked more heat, but that’s my personal preference. There’s plenty to love in Purse Dog Rescue and I recommend it for those who like fun, light, and easy reads. Oh and yes, for those who love pets.
4+ stars. I really enjoyed this sweet romance. The story is fresh and realistic. The main characters are likable and relatable. The secondary characters provided (sometimes comedic) support and did not take the spotlight away from the hero and heroine.
I like that the romance bloomed in a nice pace between Odie and Josh. Not too fast, not too slow. Just right. It tickled me that their first (blind) date was a disaster. I also appreciate that Erin made her characters balanced in terms of having both strengths and weaknesses. These make them real people for me.
I’d have liked more heat, but that’s my personal preference. There’s plenty to love in Purse Dog Rescue and I recommend it for those who like fun, light, and easy reads. Oh and yes, for those who love pets.
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