Happy Thursday! Welcome to my stop on the blog tour celebrating the release of In Dog We Trust by Beth Kendrick, and thank you to Berkley Publishing for the invitation! I also group read this book, and it was a charmer! Stay tuned for information on how to win a copy at the bottom of this post!
About the Book:
From the author of Once Upon a Wine, a new novel set in the charming seashore town of Black Dog Bay, Delaware.
When everything has gone to the dogs . . .
When Jocelyn Hillier is named legal guardian for the late Mr. Allardyce’s pack of pedigreed Labrador retrievers, her world is flipped upside down. She’s spent her entire life toiling in the tourism industry in Black Dog Bay and never expected to be living the pampered life of a seasonal resident in an ocean side mansion, complete with a generous stipend. But her new role isn’t without its challenges: The dogs (although lovable) are more high-maintenance than any Hollywood diva, the man she wants to marry breaks her heart, and she’s confronted at every turn by her late benefactor’s estranged son, Liam, who thinks he’s entitled to the inheritance left to the dogs.
Jocelyn has worked too hard to back down without a fight, and she’s determined to keep her new fur family together. As she strives to uphold the “Best in Show” standards her pack requires, Jocelyn finds love, family, and forgiveness in the most unexpected places.
My Thoughts:
I’ve always wanted to read Beth Kendrick’s books, specifically those from the Black Dog Bay series, like this one, In Dog We Trust. This book did not disappoint. It’s a book for every animal lover, and especially every dog lover.
Set in Black Dog Bay, Delaware, in Dog We Trust is Jocelyn’s story. She is the legal guardian for the late Mr. Allardyce’s group of Labrador retrievers. With that comes a pampered new life she never expected. The dogs are charming and lovable but super high needs. They are pedigreed, after all.
On top of that, the man Jocelyn is supposed to marry leaves her with a broken heart, and Liam, the son of Mr. Allardyce, believes he should be the recipient of the inheritance.
Jocelyn is a fighter, and she has every intention of keeping the dogs and winning at life again.
Jocelyn is a character to champion. She is strong and fiercely independent. If you are an animal and/or dog lover, you will be drawn in immediately to this sweet story with a side of easy romance. Whether you are an established fan of the series, or a new reader like me, you can jump right in to Black Dog Bay and experience the fun and delightful story for yourself. Everything about this book and setting is warmhearted, quaint, and endearing.
Thanks to Berkley for the complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
Author of twelve women’s fiction novels, including the Black Dog Bay series and “Nearlyweds,” which was turned into a Hallmark Channel original movie. Loves rescue dogs, red wine, and the Chicago Cubs. To find out more, please visit http://www.bethkendrick.com and http://www.facebook.com/BethKendrickBooks For more information you can visit the author’s website at http://www.bethkendrick.com.
Check out these reviews by the other Book Besties:
Berit at Audio Killed the Bookmark
Holly at Dressed to Read
Kendall at Goodreads
Mackenzie at PhDiva
***Book Giveaway***
For a chance to win a paperback copy of In Dog We Trust, please visit my instagram page! Giveaway generously sponsored by the publisher. I’ll have the giveaway posted later today.
Omg omg this has the sweetest cover… Lovely review Jennifer 🔥🔥this icon is just for you
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Thanks, Shalini! I love that cover! ♥️ 🔥 ♥️
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I love Labs and would love to have one. This book sounds so charming. So glad you enjoyed it. 🐶💕
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Thanks, Marialyce! I love labs too. So playful and smart. ♥️
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I did enjoy the setting of Black Dog Bay. Wonderful review !!
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Thanks, Holls! I can’t wait to go back! 🐶
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Wonderful review, Jennifer!!! Jocelyn is definitely a champion!!! Loved reading this together 💕
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Thanks, Mack! It was such a fun read!
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This sounds delightful! I’m a huge dog lover, and even though this isn’t my go to genre, you’ve tempted me😁
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Thanks, Tammy! It is a delight and not my usual fare, but a nice refreshing read! Sweet and fun!
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I’ve never heard of the author but the title sounds familiar. Stories with dogs as a large side dish are my weakness so thanks for featuring the book. Wonderful review, Jennifer!
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Thanks, Jonetta! This sounds like such a fun series, I’m happy to read more about these dogs and characters!
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Awesome review Jen! I think I own a few of her books! Happy Thursday!☃️☃️💙💜
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Thanks, Sus! I own a couple, too, and now I’m looking forward to them more! It’s looking worse and worse for Sunday. Hope you won’t be traveling? ♥️
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Wonderful review, Jennifer! I love books with dogs. Sounds like a delightful read. 😊
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Thanks, Darinda! It was – sweet and fun!
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I had no idea that this was a part of a series – I definitely love reading books with animals… although I feel like they always leave me feeling heartbroken (too many animal deaths in books). Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks, LP! And I totally know what you mean about the heartbroken part. This is a “safe” read! ♥️
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Great review and blog tour, Jennifer. I love the cover. I have not read any books by this author and added this one to my tbr list.
Thanks, Jennifer. Happy Thursday. 🐾🐾😍📚🐕🐾🐾
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Thank you, Virginia! This was sweet and so much fun! I think you’d enjoy it! ♥️
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This does sound like such a sweet read. Brilliant review.
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Thanks, Chrissi! It’s so sweet and delightful!
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This sounds like such a lovely read 🙂
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It was terrific, Hayley!
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This sounds lovely, but I’d have to read it in secret when the cats were out or there would be all kinds of ructions around the place! 😉
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So true, FF! You can’t upset the fur babies!
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I just found a new book to read thanks to your review! And since I have a black lab, I pretty much have to read this. 😊❤️
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Thanks, Kris! And a whole series to explore too! Yes, your lab makes it perfect for you! ♥️
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Love this review! Such a fun fluffy read!🐾💜
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It was such a fun read, Berit! 🐶
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Oh, I’m a sucker for animal books. This just sounds so cute. Lovely review!
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Thanks, Chris! It’s an adorable read!
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It’s been a long time since I read a book about dogs! And I have a small pup I love. I tend to stay away from series books because I can’t seem to keep up! But this sounds like a nice change of scenery type book. Do you feel like this book still works as a stand alone read?
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Shell, it worked perfectly as a standalone. From what I’ve figured out, each book has a different main character and dogs, and while a former or future main character may make a cameo, it’s minor and not something you feel like you are missing out on, so you can jump in at any book. I am definitely reading more of these. Just sweet, gentle reads with some precious dogs.
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Thanks for letting me know. I’ll save this for my library list 🙂
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Yes, dogs and romance, both right up my alley. Great review Jennifer.
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Thanks, Carla! I could see you enjoying this sweet series, and they work as standalones, too.
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This sounds like such a lovely read. I’m a huge dog lover so it had of course caught my eye because of all of the cuteness on the cover, but I’m glad to hear the story is a winner too.
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It’s an adorable story, Suzanne. Perfect to break up the tougher reads with something like this. ♥️
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Such a beautiful sweet cover! Sounds like a lovely read for animal lovers too! Great review again, Jennifer!! ❤️❤️😘
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Thanks, Jee! It was such a sweet book! ♥️
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Fab review Jennifer! Such a cute book wasn’t it?! 🙂
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Thanks, Kendall! It truly was! ♥️
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