I Am Smitten by a Kitten and Snogging a Dog - Review of Untrainable by Jamie Schlosser

Untrainable

Author: Jamie Schlosser

Release Date: 12/13/2018

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It doesn’t take much to become the laughing stock of reality television. Just ask Theodore “Theo-Dog” Legend. Once you’ve pissed on a fire hydrant in front of the paparazzi, no one ever lets you forget it.

Hadley Holiday is on her way to being America’s sweetheart, thanks to her dog training routine on a national talent show. Although she didn’t win first prize, she snagged Theo’s attention and he’ll do just about anything to make her his—even if it means being the butt of everyone’s joke once again.

Hadley wants a career in showbiz. Theo needs to get rid of that doggone nickname—pun intended. Pairing the two together on a new show sounds like a disaster waiting to happen... or it could be the best thing that’s ever happened to them.

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Ready set --- head for the potty pads because once again Jamie Schlosser gets the reader unaware and into giggle fits.  I first found Jamie's writing in Untamable. If you've not read that book, YOU NEED TO. It's not a necessary to proceed with  Untrainable, but more of a moral imperative.  Because it's fucking funny. 

Ms. Schlosser has the ability to find characters who are completely relatable and yet finds themselves in the land of awkward for your entertainment. I had a book buddy find Untamable and request I read so I can help get the word out on this highly entertaining story. And we did. Fast forward to about three weeks ago...

Unassuming I cruise through my daily social media and find JAMIE SCHLOSSER IS RELEASING A BOOK.  #TrueStory I'm rather fangirling. Umm...holy shit... the author notices along with my book buddy and asks if we want to advance read. 

ARE YOU KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW???!!!?? 

HELLS TO THE YES!!! 

Or some sort of reaction like that. 

Now, this type of book is one you buddy read. Why? It makes the experience that much more enjoyable. It turns out to be a competition on who can highlight and message the other with a line that tickles their fancy. There was a lot of tickling happening too. 

What is about this story? Now, don't get me wrong. I like Hadley. She was a strong, assuming heroine who you can relate to as your best friend. But who stole the story? Theo. Yes, he is a bad boy. He needs someone to reign him in. But damnit - his heart shines through the pages. I dare you to not fall in love with his character.  His character arc moves with his realization that he carries a heavy burden  that gets swept under the antics. Don't worry - it's not one of those stories that turns sad. No, in all of Theo's flaws, his self realization makes him human and appealing.

As with Untamable, Ms. Schlosser introduces secondary characters involved in scenes that keep you turning the pages to figure just how this is going to turn out without bodily injury. If you love a great rom-com with heart and heat, don't just borrow but buy the book. This will be one that I pick up time and again when I need something to lighten the day and leave a smile on my face.

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5 out of 5 Stars

🐶Bio🐶

Jamie Schlosser grew up on a farm in Illinois surrounded by cornfields. Although she no longer lives in the country, her dream is to return to rural living someday. As a stay-at-home mom, she spends most of her days running back and forth between her two wonderful kids and her laptop. She loves her family, iced coffee, and happily-everafters. You can find out more about Jamie and upcoming at the following links:

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Christmas In Kentbury by Claudia Burgoa - Ready to jingle your bell - Review

Christmas In Kentbury

Claudia Burgoa

Release Date: December 12, 2019

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Knightly 

If practice makes perfect, I should excel at pretending that Heath Miller doesn’t affect me. That I’m immune to that wide jaw, taut body, and the unique woodsy-aftershave-engine-oil scent that makes my ovaries explode. 

Since before I could walk, he’s been my champion. My best friend. The one problem I can’t solve. Why? If I tell him I love him, I’ll lose him and his adorable daughter. Maybe the best Christmas gift I can give him—and myself—is to turn in the keys to my B&B and put some distance between us. 

Heath 

I’ve made my share of mistakes. Lost my MIT scholarship, came home to fix cars and romance Kentbury’s female tourists—until I wound up a single father. For all eight years of Cassie’s life, Knightly’s been my anchor.  

I’ve changed. Cassie’s the best part of me, and Knightly’s been there every step of the way. But as Christmas lays its mantle of magic over Kentbury, she drops a bomb—she’s following a dream to New York City. I’ve got one week to do everything, say everything I’ve never dared. To convince my best friend to be mine—ours—for all the holidays to come.

I've been on a binge lately of holiday themed books. I want all the holiday goodness wrapped up in a story to celebrate the season. Not one or two chapters covering the months of November to December. I want page one to The End wrapped up in 'Love Actually' in book form. 

Now, truth be told by me over and over again - no angsty angst drama where I am concerned. Fluffy butt unicorns in my corner of the book world. Lo and behold I start reading Claudia Burgoa and my poor heart takes a beating. She writes contemporary romance where the reader (and her characters) are pulled through the wringer. I do burst out of my self imposed box when angst is done well. And followers, Claudia does the angst well.

But wait...She's going to touch my beloved trope??? Should I run from the hills? 

Hells to the no! Claudia has written a friends-to-lovers story that will make all the Hallmark-cheesy-holiday-movie-of-the-day happy. Sure there is a bit of uncertainty to the story's main characters must overcome, but you are cheering for the hero. 

Knightly is easy to connect with as any woman who has watched on the side lines while her dream is just out of reach. She realizes - with the help of her brothers - it's time to cut bait and move to maybe a different dream.

Cue waking up Prince Charming. 

Heath  -well as all men typically are - it's working, not broke, don't see anything to fix.  When his eyes are opened to a potentially life changing problem, it's time to fix it. 

Claudia wraps up this delightful story with believable main characters and secondary characters who round out the story. This isn't a story about falling in love - it's one of realizing you are and grab the brass ring.  Knightly is what I love most in a female lead - strength and determination. Heath cares that strong, silent type that you know when he's finally got a clear picture there is no stopping him helping her find happiness. One cannot forget the most important second character - the town of Kentbury. The folks are quirky and yet you can feel the dedication.  There is more story to be had from what this novella introduces.  I hope Ms. Burgoa delivers a future look into this world. 

If you are looking for something that has heart, heat and will make you feel better at the end of the pages, do not hesitate to pick up this gem. 

5 out of 5 stars. 

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Claudia is an award-winning, international bestselling author. She lives in Colorado, working for a small IT. She has three children and manages a chaotic household of three confused dogs, and a wonderful husband who shares her love of all things geek. To survive she works continually to find purpose for the voices flitting through her head, plus she consumes high quantities of chocolate to keep the last threads of sanity intact.

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