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High Sierras #4
Rescued
A heart-warming anthology of 8 great stories about love and rescuing each other while saving a dog in need. Proceeds go to Project Freedom Ride. Bleu - L.P. Maxa Over the past few months Bleu and Maykin have become best friends. They hang out all the time, especially after Bleu punches a guy for trash-talking Maykin, and gets sentenced to community service at an animal shelter. Cuddling puppies leads to finally giving in to the attraction they've been avoiding. And becoming dog parents seals the deal. Forever. Burnover - Diane Benefiel After a horrible year, including getting dumped days before her wedding, Eva decides to find a forever friend at the animal shelter. Finn, a feisty doggie escape artist, runs over to Eva's new next-door neighbor, the firefighter hottie who's been flirting with her over the café counter where she works. Eva intends to avoid Diego Jones, but not for long. A firebug with an unhealthy attachment to Eva forces her to rely on Diego for more than protection. He's captured her heart, and he plans to keep her loved and safe for the rest of their lives. Abandoned Love - Cindy Holby 5 a.m. and bakery owner Emily Redding finds herself trapped in a dumpster while trying to save a little dog and her newborn pups. Sheriff deputy, Luke Hall responds to the 911 call. A handsome but taciturn man who is new to the area, Luke slowly draws Emily in with his easy manner and winning smile. As they search for the culprit who is dumping helpless dogs all over the community, they navigate their way into each other's hearts. Chaos - Gabi Stevens Mystic, Wyoming is home to all things strange and magical. Summoned to use skills unique only to her, Amelia Brent returns to the small town nestled in a picturesque valley. Little does she know forces are at work that will change her life. It all starts with a dog named Chaos, his dad, famous furniture maker, Roman Innis, and powers that reveal no one is exactly who they seem to be. Which is the best thing Amelia and Roman could wish for. Sparks - Sheri Humphreys Tiny, but mighty, a little dog races into a burning house to save... a cat. Firefighter Brian Becker swoops up the brave dog and takes him to the emergency vet. Dr. Jennifer Magee is everything Brian wants, but with their schedules, her three special needs pets, and him with his new friend, Sparky, the odds of them getting together seems impossible. Until Brian realizes anything worth having is worth working for. Always a Hero - Marilyn Baxter When a hurricane threatens St. Magnus Island, deputy sheriff, Noah Tindall finds Lucy Jansen home alone. She hasn't evacuated along with all the other residents, and the reason - her foster dog is giving birth. Six pups later, Noah convinces Lucy to go to his home on higher ground. No power, a tornado warning, and cramped quarters make for intimacy neither want, but both end up craving. Forever. Oscar - Joan Bird Jobless, single, pregnant, Fiona Kavanagh's life is a mess. When she finds a sweet, starving puppy beside the brook where Phee had been crying her eyes out, she takes the little guy home knowing they are rescuing each other. Dr. Cabe McCain is an ass. A good vet, an unbelievably great-looking man, but an ass. Until Phee learns his past might be the reason they will have an incredibly bright future together. Cocoa - Emily Mims Brittany Barstow grew up with musicians. Famous musicians. She knows all about their life on the road, and what that does to relationships. So even though handsome, guitar playing, country music singer, Lonnie Jeffries, of the Jeffries, helps her save a little dog from certain death, he is not boyfriend material. Not even close. Until he proves he is.
407 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 8, 2018
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L.P. Maxa
35 books683 followersI live in Austin, Texas with my husband, daughter, 3 rescue dogs, 1 cat, and one bunny (that doesn't seem to like us). I love reading romance novels as much as I love writing them. I feel like inspiration can come from anywhere; a song lyric, a quote, a weekend with friends. The tiniest things can spark amazing stories.
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June 12, 2019
Rescued includes the following:
Bleu by L.P. Maxa
Bleu and Maykin have gradually become best friends. When they start volunteering together at the local animal shelter, working together with the animals pushes them into seeing the other in more than just a friendly light, and becoming dog parents nudges them into considering a more permanent connection in their personal lives as well. Alternating first-person.
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Burnover - Diane Benefiel
After a horrible year, including getting dumped days before her wedding, Eva decides to find a forever friend at the animal shelter. Finn, a feisty doggie escape artist, runs over to Eva's new next-door neighbor, the firefighter hottie who's been flirting with her over the café counter where she works. Eva intends to avoid Diego Jones, but not for long. A firebug with an unhealthy attachment to Eva forces her to rely on Diego for more than protection. He's captured her heart, and he plans to keep her loved and safe for the rest of their lives.
Abandoned Love - Cindy Holby
5 a.m. and bakery owner Emily Redding finds herself trapped in a dumpster while trying to save a little dog and her newborn pups. Sheriff deputy, Luke Hall responds to the 911 call. A handsome but taciturn man who is new to the area, Luke slowly draws Emily in with his easy manner and winning smile. As they search for the culprit who is dumping helpless dogs all over the community, they navigate their way into each other's hearts.
Chaos - Gabi Stevens
Mystic, Wyoming is home to all things strange and magical. Summoned to use skills unique only to her, Amelia Brent returns to the small town nestled in a picturesque valley. Little does she know forces are at work that will change her life. It all starts with a dog named Chaos, his dad, famous furniture maker, Roman Innis, and powers that reveal no one is exactly who they seem to be. Which is the best thing Amelia and Roman could wish for.
Sparks - Sheri Humphreys
Tiny, but mighty, a little dog races into a burning house to save... a cat. Firefighter Brian Becker swoops up the brave dog and takes him to the emergency vet. Dr. Jennifer Magee is everything Brian wants, but with their schedules, her three special needs pets, and him with his new friend, Sparky, the odds of them getting together seems impossible. Until Brian realizes anything worth having is worth working for.
Always a Hero - Marilyn Baxter
When a hurricane threatens St. Magnus Island, deputy sheriff, Noah Tindall finds Lucy Jansen home alone. She hasn't evacuated along with all the other residents, and the reason - her foster dog is giving birth. Six pups later, Noah convinces Lucy to go to his home on higher ground. No power, a tornado warning, and cramped quarters make for intimacy neither want, but both end up craving. Forever.
Oscar - Joan Bird
Jobless, single, pregnant, Fiona Kavanagh's life is a mess. When she finds a sweet, starving puppy beside the brook where Phee had been crying her eyes out, she takes the little guy home knowing they are rescuing each other. Dr. Cabe McCain is an ass. A good vet, an unbelievably great-looking man, but an ass. Until Phee learns his past might be the reason they will have an incredibly bright future together.
Cocoa - Emily Mims
Brittany Barstow grew up with musicians. Famous musicians. She knows all about their life on the road, and what that does to relationships. So even though handsome, guitar playing, country music singer, Lonnie Jeffries, of the Jeffries, helps her save a little dog from certain death, he is not boyfriend material. Not even close. Until he proves he is.
Bleu by L.P. Maxa
Bleu and Maykin have gradually become best friends. When they start volunteering together at the local animal shelter, working together with the animals pushes them into seeing the other in more than just a friendly light, and becoming dog parents nudges them into considering a more permanent connection in their personal lives as well. Alternating first-person.
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BLURBS
Burnover - Diane Benefiel
After a horrible year, including getting dumped days before her wedding, Eva decides to find a forever friend at the animal shelter. Finn, a feisty doggie escape artist, runs over to Eva's new next-door neighbor, the firefighter hottie who's been flirting with her over the café counter where she works. Eva intends to avoid Diego Jones, but not for long. A firebug with an unhealthy attachment to Eva forces her to rely on Diego for more than protection. He's captured her heart, and he plans to keep her loved and safe for the rest of their lives.
Abandoned Love - Cindy Holby
5 a.m. and bakery owner Emily Redding finds herself trapped in a dumpster while trying to save a little dog and her newborn pups. Sheriff deputy, Luke Hall responds to the 911 call. A handsome but taciturn man who is new to the area, Luke slowly draws Emily in with his easy manner and winning smile. As they search for the culprit who is dumping helpless dogs all over the community, they navigate their way into each other's hearts.
Chaos - Gabi Stevens
Mystic, Wyoming is home to all things strange and magical. Summoned to use skills unique only to her, Amelia Brent returns to the small town nestled in a picturesque valley. Little does she know forces are at work that will change her life. It all starts with a dog named Chaos, his dad, famous furniture maker, Roman Innis, and powers that reveal no one is exactly who they seem to be. Which is the best thing Amelia and Roman could wish for.
Sparks - Sheri Humphreys
Tiny, but mighty, a little dog races into a burning house to save... a cat. Firefighter Brian Becker swoops up the brave dog and takes him to the emergency vet. Dr. Jennifer Magee is everything Brian wants, but with their schedules, her three special needs pets, and him with his new friend, Sparky, the odds of them getting together seems impossible. Until Brian realizes anything worth having is worth working for.
Always a Hero - Marilyn Baxter
When a hurricane threatens St. Magnus Island, deputy sheriff, Noah Tindall finds Lucy Jansen home alone. She hasn't evacuated along with all the other residents, and the reason - her foster dog is giving birth. Six pups later, Noah convinces Lucy to go to his home on higher ground. No power, a tornado warning, and cramped quarters make for intimacy neither want, but both end up craving. Forever.
Oscar - Joan Bird
Jobless, single, pregnant, Fiona Kavanagh's life is a mess. When she finds a sweet, starving puppy beside the brook where Phee had been crying her eyes out, she takes the little guy home knowing they are rescuing each other. Dr. Cabe McCain is an ass. A good vet, an unbelievably great-looking man, but an ass. Until Phee learns his past might be the reason they will have an incredibly bright future together.
Cocoa - Emily Mims
Brittany Barstow grew up with musicians. Famous musicians. She knows all about their life on the road, and what that does to relationships. So even though handsome, guitar playing, country music singer, Lonnie Jeffries, of the Jeffries, helps her save a little dog from certain death, he is not boyfriend material. Not even close. Until he proves he is.
November 9, 2018
What a great collection of stories for a great cause.
Bleu by L.P. Maxa - This was my first read by this author and this best friends to lovers story was an enjoyable read. Bleu and Maykin fight their attraction to each other as long as they can, but after they start volunteering at an animal shelter and fostering a puppy together they can no longer deny their feelings. Puppies and romance are a great combination.
Always A Hero by Marilyn Baxter - This sweet romance has a hot hero and sweet dogs and puppies.....what more could you ask for! Noah and Lucy meet under horrible circumstances, but are instantly attracted to each other. These two dog lovers decide to take a chance on love and find their HEA with the help of their furry friends. A truly enjoyable read!
Bleu by L.P. Maxa - This was my first read by this author and this best friends to lovers story was an enjoyable read. Bleu and Maykin fight their attraction to each other as long as they can, but after they start volunteering at an animal shelter and fostering a puppy together they can no longer deny their feelings. Puppies and romance are a great combination.
Always A Hero by Marilyn Baxter - This sweet romance has a hot hero and sweet dogs and puppies.....what more could you ask for! Noah and Lucy meet under horrible circumstances, but are instantly attracted to each other. These two dog lovers decide to take a chance on love and find their HEA with the help of their furry friends. A truly enjoyable read!
November 9, 2018
In this anthology, you have 8 stories by 8 outstanding authors. Also, most readers have their favorite type of heroes. In these stories, there is a tattoo artist, two firefighters, two sheriff deputies, a famous furniture maker, a veterinarian, and a country music singer, and I loved them all. Then add in that each story has a dog or puppy that is rescued, along with a story of love and romance, it is a winning combination. I am not going to give a review on each story. Instead, I will tell you that they are all wonderful.
If these are not excellent reasons to buy this book then, also know that all proceeds from the book goes toward Project Freedom Ride that is a Nonprofit that is connecting unwanted, abandoned dogs bound for euthanasia in Texas with rescues and Humane Societies in Washington State and then into loving families.
If these are not excellent reasons to buy this book then, also know that all proceeds from the book goes toward Project Freedom Ride that is a Nonprofit that is connecting unwanted, abandoned dogs bound for euthanasia in Texas with rescues and Humane Societies in Washington State and then into loving families.
November 13, 2018
Great anthology for a great cause!
I one-clicked this anthology because the proceeds go to a really great cause and one of the stories, Bleu, is written by one of my favorite authors L.P. Maxa. It was such a fun read!! Bleu and Maykin meet through mutual friends and become besties. I absolutely loved the way the interact with each other and so enjoyed watching them fall in love.
I one-clicked this anthology because the proceeds go to a really great cause and one of the stories, Bleu, is written by one of my favorite authors L.P. Maxa. It was such a fun read!! Bleu and Maykin meet through mutual friends and become besties. I absolutely loved the way the interact with each other and so enjoyed watching them fall in love.
July 1, 2020
This is a really great box set written by various authors some of which i have not read there books before. Each book is about a different couple and everything that they have to go through to get a happy ending. I really enjoyed reading this box set as each book was so well written and keeps you entertained with great characters and definitely worth reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 14, 2018
8 Stories For A Great Cause
Sweet, Sexy stories featuring furbabies and helping to save lives, it's a win win for all.
Bleu by L.P. Maxa starts this anthology off with her trademark sexiness and humor. Add in fire fighters, law officer, a mystical character or 3 a veterinarian and a musician and you have a book full of love.
Sweet, Sexy stories featuring furbabies and helping to save lives, it's a win win for all.
Bleu by L.P. Maxa starts this anthology off with her trademark sexiness and humor. Add in fire fighters, law officer, a mystical character or 3 a veterinarian and a musician and you have a book full of love.
March 22, 2019
I bought this because proceeds will help a good cause and because I didnt want to miss Diane Benefiel's fourth High Sierras book. It was worth it just for that but I have now read a few more of the stories and am finding new authors to enjoy. If you love romance, animals and a little suspense you'll enjoy this book!
June 26, 2019
Only read Bleu.
October 18, 2021
Loved Diego and Eva together
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