The Puppy Bribe: A Sweet Small Town Romance
By Daphne Dyer
She’s his best friend’s little sister. He’s the town’s grumpiest recluse. What could go wrong?
Isa Garcia has always been labeled “the one you definitely don’t call in a crisis.†But when a lost puppy needs a hero during a raging thunderstorm, Isa steps up—even though she’s terrified of dogs. Now she’s determined to prove everyone wrong by showing she can be responsible, even if it means begging her brother’s best frie...
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She’s his best friend’s little sister. He’s the town’s grumpiest recluse. What could go wrong?
Isa Garcia has always been labeled “the one you definitely don’t call in a crisis.†But when a lost puppy needs a hero during a raging thunderstorm, Isa steps up—even though she’s terrified of dogs. Now she’s determined to prove everyone wrong by showing she can be responsible, even if it means begging her brother’s best friend, the town’s reclusive dog trainer, for help.
Bryce Kelley is done with attachments. After his military service left him haunted by the past, he’s content to hide from social obligations and focus on training dogs at his secluded lakeside haven. But dwindling supplies at the animal shelter demand he enter the upcoming obstacle course fundraiser—with a partner. When Isa asks for her favor, he realizes working together for the race will solve both their problems.
Neither expects the sparks that fly when her stubborn sunshine meets his guarded grump. But as they brave muddy crawls, heart-racing climbs, and a million puppy-induced mishaps, trust becomes the real test. Bryce’s fear of intimacy clashes with Isa’s burning need to prove she’s not a walking disaster. And if they let their secrets slip, they risk more than just losing the race—they risk forfeiting a shot at true love.
This closed-door romance is perfect for fans of The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks and The Match by Sarah Adams.
The Emerald Bay Chefs series can be read in any order with minimal spoilers. You are guaranteed a HEA with no cheating, just swoony kisses, sizzling chemistry, and adorable puppies.
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