Review: Animal Attraction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 14, 2013
Animal Attraction by Lori Foster, Maisey Yates, Heidi Betts and Jules BennettFour Short Stories:Buckhorn Ever After by Lori FosterImagine Me and You by Maisey YatesGimme Shelter by Heidi BettsPartner in Crime by Jules BennettBuckhorn Ever After by Lori FosterNadine has been attracted to Shohn Hudson the local Forest Ranger for what seems like forever. But she has kept her feelings well hidden. She now runs the local Pet Hotel, where folks can drop their beloved pets off for the day or while on vacation. Nadine is loveable and strong minded and has no problem standing up to Shohn.Shohn Hudson is not the serious type, oh he loves the ladies but he has never been in love with them. He is never in short supply for female company and word has gotten around just how much the ladies love him. When he stops by the Pet Hotel to pick up his cousins dog he is shocked at just how attracted he is to Nadine and wonders why they never hooked up before. Now he had decided he will do whatever he needs to do to have Nadine. Including, adopting a BIG CAT.There were some really cute lines in this book. It had me snickering quite a bit. And to see what they come up with to have some private time away from this "stuck like glue Cat" Louie@ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @Imagine Me and You by Maisey YatesIn this darling short by MaiseyYates, we meet long time friends Jace and Samantha. They have known each other since high school. While neither one has had a relationship that has lasted, their friendship has stood the test of time.Samantha has shown up on Jace's doorstep needing a place to stay. She has a MOOSE aka "Newfoundland "for a dog and needs a temporary place for a month. She promises it won't be an issue, but we all can see the writing on the wall when Samantha and Poppy move into Mr. OCD's house. Jace is a clean freak, everything has a place and no dust is going to settle on his furniture. So how is he going to stop from going nuts when drooling Poppy moves in?  Let the laughter begin.And wow was there ever some steamy scenes in this book ... yeah I know but seriously they were in the shower ... STEAMY!  For a short story Maisey was able to pack in quite a bit of back story to explain Jace's obsession with cleaning and having everything in it place.@ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @Gimme Shelter by Heidi BettsIn Gimme Shelter: Erica has secretly drooled over her hunk of a neighbor for a year now. And she is surprised when he shows up on a rainy evening after midnight holding three small kittens. Dean has come to the only person he thinks can help him with the small kittens he rescued from work. Erica is an animal L O V E R! Mom to two dogs and three cats of her own. So she was the go to gal when it comes to animal care.Dean had noticed Erica before but never up close and is shocked how pretty she really is.  While she helps him warm up the kittens and feed them they start flirting with each other. She lets him know he will have to stay at her house with her, to help feed the kittens every couple of hours. They soon realize they have a lot in common. And neither can move fast enough to get the other in bed.Heidi Did a great job making me feel like I was watching the antics of these three little kittens. I even enjoyed how Dean named them The Three Stooges Larry Curly and Moe. It was quite cute to see what they go into.@ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @ - @Partner in Crime by Jules BennettIn Jules Bennett's short story Partner in Crime: We meet Abel who is pet setting for his sister Leah who is in the military in Iraq.  Recuperating from a gunshot wound he received while a police officer. He is waiting to be cleared to return to the Police force and is hoping to take a job in Lexington. When the neighbor's dog fluffy grabs a plastic ball with Spike inside "Leah's guinea pig", of course Abel panics. But soon the guinea pig is rescued. But Abel is not sure he will be the same.  He is instantly attracted to Saige. She is just the type of woman Abel is attracted to, not all skin and bones. But a woman he can hold on to.Saige is so much more than a pretty face. While she works at a vet clinic during the day. At night she is busy breaking the law by stealing dogs. With tips from a friend she dons black clothing and goes into the worse of neighborhoods to rescue dogs that are being abused, used in fighting or just plain neglected. She uses her own money to care, treat and love these dogs to health while finding them good homes to go to.When Abel sees her leaving late at night he follows her. He makes her tell him what is really going on and when she is determined to go back for the dog, he tells a fellow police officer and has Saige picked up. But there is so much more behind this. While Saige is really angry over feeling betrayed, she soon changes her tune when he tells her why he did this.I loved the story line Partners in Crime. I loved that there was someone willing to do anything to rescue abused and neglected animals. There were also a few funny lines in this book. Especially regarding Fluffy, and her little problem.These four short stories were really cute.  One of the things I enjoyed was each one had a few laughs in each, along with some steamy romance.Another reason to purchase this book - The authors are donating all of their proceeds from Animal Attraction to the Animal Adoption Foundation of Hamilton, OH, a charitable organization.4.5/5 stars