At this moment, as someone with pet allergies, my only quibble is that grandma probably will have to host future joint meals instead of the guys inviting her over. And while being generally well behaved, they did scuffle sometimes for verisimilitude. They were included in the scenes when they were in the room, as they should be (but doesn’t always happen). Each was a specific character, not just dog & cat. There’s even a minor “easter egg” tie in with another series. The emotions were conveyed as complex and adult and healing and the whole thing was lovely. The difficulties faced by Simon & Jack were tough but not hopeless. I don’t know why I didn’t snatch it up immediately other than I thought it might be too mopey. I saw this book, like the author, and like dogs.

But making a real relationship work once Jack's cast comes off will mean compromise, understanding and lots of love. And Simon's company certainly…eases the pain of recovery for Jack. That the help comes in the form of the most beautiful man he's ever seen is a complicated, glorious surprise.īeing with Jack-talking, waking, making out-is a game changer for Simon. But when a bad fall leaves him with a broken leg, Jack is forced to admit he needs help. Jack's pack of rescue pets is the only company he needs. Meeting a grumpy children's book illustrator who needs a dog walker isn't easy for the man whose persistent anxiety has colored his whole life, but Jack Matheson's menagerie is just what Simon needs.įour dogs, three cats and counting. When the countdown to adopting his own dog is unexpectedly put on hold, Simon turns to the PetShare app to find the fluffy TLC he's been missing. Simon Burke has always preferred animals to people. It's not long before their pet-centric arrangement sparks a person-centric desire…

Better than people roan parrish