Review: Bordering on slapstick, but still sweet and touching.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 22, 2013
I don't generally go in for romance novels. But the animal angle drew me in and I decided I'd give this one a chance. I'm glad I did. Hayley is completely sympathetic from the opening scene when she thinks her boss is calling her into his office to promote her, and he cans her instead. Her disdain for her home state of New Jersey and her desire to make it in the big city is something many can relate to. Imagine Hailey's angst when she finds herself homeless and must take a house sitting job back in New Jersey just to get off the street. I expected the menagerie she unexpectedly found herself in charge of would come across as over-the-top silly. While many scenes bordered on slapstick, the three pets were believable and the overall story was quite touching. The inevitable attraction between Hayley and small town vet, Jake, heats up quickly. There are cute moments as the entire town conspires to convince Hayley to stick around. A fast, easy read for anyone who likes animals or romances. Remove the X-rated scenes, and this would make a sweet movie that the whole family would enjoy.