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Summary: Move over, Fox Mulder. Agent Donnelly is here.
Review: In Trish Jensen's latest, "Against His Will," we have the unlikely Combination of Jake Donnelly, FBI Agent, a bulldog named Muffin, Bob and Scooter (the T-Shirt guinea pigs-trust me, you have to read the story to get the scoop on these two), and a lovely doggie psychologist, LeAnne Crosby. Tough Fibbie that he is, Jake wants nothing to do with Muffin until he finds out his beloved Aunt Sophie has tied his inheritance to his care of the dog, and that in the event of his default, all reverts to the lovely LeAnne. Quickly, we find out why Jake is so emotional about one of Aunt Sophie's properties. He's also suspicious about LeAnne's occupation and her up-scale resort for humans and their canine owner. Certain that she's fleecing the unsuspecting, he decides to play along with the terms of the will if only to debunk the doggie shrink. What evolves is one of the most entertaining stories I've read in a long time as Jake and LeAnne at first circle each other warily and then break down and admit their attraction for each other. The book had me laughing and, in the end, crying. It was one of those books I wanted to go on for another 300 pages or so *just* so it wouldn't end. My heart went out to Jake and how important his Aunt Sophie and Uncle George were to him. And I loved LeAnne for her ability to get 'close' to him and help him. I don't know of a better way to spend a couple of summer days, and if Amazon would let me, I'd give "Against His Will" a 6-star rating. I can't recommend this one highly enough and I'm looking forward to Ms.Jensen's next release.
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Summary: Loving and laughing.....
Review: Jake Donnelly can not believe his beloved Aunt Sophie left everything she owned to her dog in her will. Even his favorite piece of property, the cabin he grew up in, on the lake. Which is all he really cared about anyway. And to make matters worse, his aunt wants him to be Muffin's caretaker. How does a tough FBI agent deal with this ordeal? But deal he must or turn over Muffin, and the inheritance, to a dog shrink. So Jake grudgingly takes ownership of the long suffering canine and learns he must take Muffin on his yearly two week vacation at a dog resort. Ridiculous as it all is, Jake has to abide by the will, but he is not happy....until he sees the lovely spa owner. LeAnne Crosby owner of Happy Hounds, loves Muffin and is very happy to see him on his arrival. She is instantly attracted to Sophie's nephew and sizes up the situation between man and dog. And knows she must help them, as Sophie loved these two males dearly while she was alive. She patiently and tenderly coaches Jake on how to care for his dog. And happily watches as the bereaved animal reluctantly starts to respond to his new owner. But all does not go well...within days, LeAnne is shot at and Jake takes her and Muffin away from the resort for safety. They spend precious time together in the cabin and naturally their love and passion for each other grows. Jake starts to deal with some emotional issues from his childhood with the love and help of LeAnne. Sigh! This story was delightful and touching. Although the shooting and fleeing from bad guys was an important part of the story, it did not overpower the humorous element. This book is a well plotted story with entertaining characters and satisfying to the very end and I enjoyed it a great deal.
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Summary: Loving and laughing.....
Review: Jake Donnelly can not believe his beloved Aunt Sophie left everything she owned to her dog in her will. Even his favorite piece of property, the cabin he grew up in, on the lake. Which is all he really cared about anyway. And to make matters worse, his aunt wants him to be Muffin's caretaker. How does a tough FBI agent deal with this ordeal? But deal he must or turn over Muffin, and the inheritance, to a dog shrink. So Jake grudgingly takes ownership of the long suffering canine and learns he must take Muffin on his yearly two week vacation at a dog resort. Ridiculous as it all is, Jake has to abide by the will, but he is not happy....until he sees the lovely spa owner. LeAnne Crosby owner of Happy Hounds, loves Muffin and is very happy to see him on his arrival. She is instantly attracted to Sophie's nephew and sizes up the situation between man and dog. And knows she must help them, as Sophie loved these two males dearly while she was alive. She patiently and tenderly coaches Jake on how to care for his dog. And happily watches as the bereaved animal reluctantly starts to respond to his new owner. But all does not go well...within days, LeAnne is shot at and Jake takes her and Muffin away from the resort for safety. They spend precious time together in the cabin and naturally their love and passion for each other grows. Jake starts to deal with some emotional issues from his childhood with the love and help of LeAnne. Sigh! This story was delightful and touching. Although the shooting and fleeing from bad guys was an important part of the story, it did not overpower the humorous element. This book is a well plotted story with entertaining characters and satisfying to the very end and I enjoyed it a great deal.
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Summary: Trish Jensen at her hilarious and heartzinging best!
Review: Special Agent Jake Donnelly isn't having the best year. His dear Aunt Sophie, with whom Jake had spent his wonderful childhood summers, has passed away...and left him a most peculiar bequest: guardianship of her beloved bulldog, Muffin. Her very WEALTHY bulldog Muffin. So when man and mutt meet face to face and it isn't love at first sight, what's a Special Agent to do? Find LeAnne Crosby, that's what!--even if it doesn't sound like a great idea at first. Trish Jensen weaves a rompingly-funny, heart-tugging tail [er...tale] of romance and laughter as we follow Jake Donnelly through the peaks and pitfalls of pet parenting. With the gorgeous and brilliant Dr. Crosby to help him fall for man's best friend, and with hit-man Jimmy 'The Bunny' on his tail, Jake Donnelly is in for quite a vacation indeed! Fetch this book home and curl up on the furniture with it. It's absolutely a must read!
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Summary: A Fun Read!
Review: This book is a contemporary comedy/drama which is reminiscent of the books of Jennifer Crusie. Jake Donnelly's beloved aunt has died and instead of the cabin in PA that he wanted, she has left him her bulldog, Muffin. With Muffin comes control of her $20 million estate -- but there are stipulations, one being he has to spend two weeks with Muffin at a doggy spa. The FBI agent had other ideas as to how to spend his summer vacation but knows this is the way he will eventually obtain what he wants. He doesn't expect to fall in love with the owner of the doggy spa,LeAnne, an animal psychologist. In fact, he is skeptical at first wondering how in the world this elaborate place was paid for. There is action, too, when his partner at the FBI decides that a trial witness whose life they are trying to protect would be well-hidden at the spa with the Jake. I loved this story and would highly recommend it to readers who like a bit of drama with witty repartee and lots of sexual tension.
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Summary: A Fun Read!
Review: This book is a contemporary comedy/drama which is reminiscent of the books of Jennifer Crusie. Jake Donnelly's beloved aunt has died and instead of the cabin in PA that he wanted, she has left him her bulldog, Muffin. With Muffin comes control of her $20 million estate -- but there are stipulations, one being he has to spend two weeks with Muffin at a doggy spa. The FBI agent had other ideas as to how to spend his summer vacation but knows this is the way he will eventually obtain what he wants. He doesn't expect to fall in love with the owner of the doggy spa,LeAnne, an animal psychologist. In fact, he is skeptical at first wondering how in the world this elaborate place was paid for. There is action, too, when his partner at the FBI decides that a trial witness whose life they are trying to protect would be well-hidden at the spa with the Jake. I loved this story and would highly recommend it to readers who like a bit of drama with witty repartee and lots of sexual tension.
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Summary: A delightful discovery!
Review: This book really surprised me. I'd put off reading it for some time because I thought it was going to be "flaky." (A dog psychologist??) I'm happy to say it was anything but. If you're looking for an easy weekend read, this is it. I really enjoyed reading it.
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Summary: What a sweet story!
Review: This book really surprised me. I'd put off reading it for some time because I thought it was going to be "flaky." (A dog psychologist??) I'm happy to say it was anything but. If you're looking for an easy weekend read, this is it. I really enjoyed reading it.
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Summary: A delightful discovery!
Review: This charming book kept me company on a business trip, and was I ever glad I had it! It's offbeat, funny-yet-intelligent and cleverly put together, reminding me of an updated Katharine Hepburn movie. REALLY well done--don't miss this (I did and was glad I caught it!)
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Summary: Perfect Summer Reading!
Review: Want a book to take on vacation, to the pool or on the plane? Something that's light, funny and frothy but still has a plot? Well here it is. Just enough tension to keep you reading. Even more fun if you like dogs. A fun romp
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