Beware Of Doug by Elaine Fox

Lily Tyler’s protector Doug the dog, hates all men with a passion, except for Lily’s fiancé, but then he’s never around much. On the other hand, Doug has taken an instant dislike for Lily’s new neighbor, Brady Cole. But while Doug hates Brady, Brady could easily fall in love with Lily. Too bad he’s sworn off women for a while. The mere sight of Brady is enough for Lily to forget her fiancé, but Lily isn’t ready to risk her future for a guy she knows is totally wrong for her. Or is she?

This is basically a cute story about a couple that fall in love at first sight, but their current lives won’t allow it. Toss in Doug the dog who’s schemes to keep them apart are sure to bring a few chuckles along the way, means plenty of opportunities for humor. This book also brings back some characters from her previous book, Guys and Dogs. If you’re looking for a lighthearted book with a bit of steam, and you don’t mind a few scenes from the dog’s point of view , then this might be a good book for you.

Details: Avon, March 2007

Excellence Rating: Very Good

Steaminess Factor: Yummy

Guys & Dogs by Elaine Fox

Megan Rose returns to her hometown after many years to spend time with her father and help him with his veterinary practice. But during the time she was gone, the billionaire software mogul Sutter Foley has claimed Fredericksburg his residence. Normally this wouldn’t have made any difference in Megan’s life, except when she found a lost golden retriever puppy that claimed Sutter’s mansion as his home. Sutter denied the puppy was his when Megan tried to return it, but she persuaded him to keep the puppy anyway.

This lighthearted book will definitely bring a smile to your face. I loved the characters, especially the way they interacted with each other, though I was a little disappointed with her unrealistic portrayal of Sutter as the CEO of a multi-billion dollar software company. Had she made the company more realistic, it would have eliminated some of the quirky characters that added to the book’s overall sense of humor. And it was her well thought out characters that made the both a worthwhile read.

Details: Avon, February 2006

Bottom line: A pretty good book