The Marine's Mission

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KASTNER, DEB

THE MARINE'S MISSION

This marine doesn't want anyone's help...until an unlikely match changes his life.

Wounded ex-marine Aaron Jamison always follows orders -- and the assignment to take on a service dog is just that. Still, trainer Ruby Winslow is definitely barking up the wrong tree when she insists a beauty-parlor poodles is his perfect match. But Ruby and her clver canine are determined to melt the heart of this battle-hardened marine. And they'll teach him an unforgettable new trick -- love.

A Rocky Mountain Family Novel

My Review:

:-) This is me, still grinning. Because tough, no-nonsense, career marine (until he's not) Aaron. He's kinda curmudgeonly with a healthy side of brooding. A man of few words, but he still manages to let Ruby know what he thinks of the frou-frou dog she has paired him with. Completely hysterical, cringe-worthy meet-cute!

Poor Oscar -- for the record, he's a standard poodle with nary a pom-pom in sight. He's sporting the ever popular teddy bear cut, which equally irks this much maligned sergeant. Ruby's never met a more reluctant participant in her experience training service dogs but she's not about to give in to Aaron's clipped demands for a German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois. 

Cue all kinds of hearty guffaw moments and some poignant heart tugging ones too because Aaron has a lot to learn -- about himself, his faith and that hoping for a future is actually within the realm of possibilities. Especially if that future includes Ruby. Love the way the romance develops from wary adversaries to something so much more. Including toe curling kisses! 

And the whole Winslow clan is back in this third (three more to go -- yay!) book in the Rocky Mountain Family series. Each book can be read as a standalone so no worries if you've missed out on the first two. They are all centered around the family run Christmas tree farm and rescue dog / service training center. Love the family dynamics and the way the author manages to fit some fun page time in with past heroes and heroines. Anxiously awaiting book # 4 now!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Marine's Mission, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday July 3 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!