Review: If You Were Mine by Bella Andre

If You Were Mine 
by Bella Andre 
Released Date: Published May 24th 2012 by Oak Press LLC
Series: The Sullivans #5
Pages: 194
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The last thing Zach Sullivan wants is to take care of his brother's new puppy for two weeks. Until he meets the dog trainer, that is. Heather is bright, beautiful, and he can't stop thinking about her. Unfortunately, she just might be the only woman on earth who wants nothing to do with him.


Heather Linsey can't believe she's stuck working with one of the city’s top dogs, auto-shop mogul Zach Sullivan. Especially when his focus is clear from the start—not only to learn how to deal with his temporary puppy...but also to make her his. Having sworn off love at seventeen when she realized it was nothing more than a pack of lies, Heather has stuck to her vow never to fall for a charming man. The last thing she expects is for Zach to be the one to tempt her into believing again.

But as Heather's determination to push Zach away only fuels his determination to get closer—and the sensual and emotional connection between them grows more and more undeniable—can two people who've both sworn off love find forever in each other's arms?
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)

My Review:

I've always enjoyed reading anything from Bella Andre, she just knows how to write a great story with fantastic characters that I can't get enough of. This was no exception. I absolutely love this book, it was funny and romantic. When Zach Sullivan gets stuck with taking care of his brother's new puppy, Cuddles, he wasn't expecting to meet Heather Linsey, a puppy trainer. From the very start, Zach is attracted to Heather, and he is not going to stop until he gets her. Meanwhile, Heather runs a successful dog shop and doesn't need anyone else in her life, besides her dog. Unfortunately the series of events that lead her to Zach are only the events that will eventually lead her to finding herself and true love. 

Both of them don't want love in their lives and they are happy with their arrangement, but once they start to know each other and their pasts, it gets harder for them pull away form one another. They will have to face their pasts if they want a future with each other. This is by far one of my favorite books of the series, and it just keep getting better. Bella Andre describes the story beautifully and it makes it enjoyable to read. I love how the characters have pasts that make them stronger after facing them together. There are funny moments in the story which had me laughing and unable to pull away from the book. Overall, I would recommend everyone to read this book and the series, they are fun and full of romance.

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