Reviewed by True

TITLE: Got Me Hoping

SERIES: Vet Shop Boys #1

AUTHOR: Casey Cox

PUBLISHER: Self-Published

LENGTH: 238 pages

RELEASE DATE: August 23, 2021

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It’s just a one-night stand, they said. It’ll be simple, no-strings fun, they said. They. Lied.

I’m done with love and being broken-hearted. The only dogs I want to deal with are the ones I treat in the veterinary clinic I work at.

But at thirty-four, having my first one-night stand can’t hurt. Right? The rules are pretty simple.

1. Don’t spend the night.
2. Don’t see him again.
3. Don’t share anything personal.
4. Don’t fall in love with him.

But when Haze, the guy I spent a blazing hot night with and haven’t been able to forget about, shows up as our new receptionist, the rules fly out the window.

There’s no way one night could lead to anything more. So why has Haze got me hoping this might just last?

Got Me Hoping is book 1 in the Vet Shop Boys series and can be read as a stand-alone. Expect plenty of humor, found family, an adorable golden retriever, a foul-mouthed parrot, a whole new way of getting clean (as well as very, very dirty) and a heartwarming happily ever after!

REVIEW:

First: this is a wonderfully written story with two kind, engaging and lovable characters, second: my heart did strange things watching them, third: I fell in love with this fun, emotional rollercoaster Read it!

Noah is thirty-four, for the last five years, he’s working for the veterinary clinic Vet Shop Boys.
He never had a one-night stand in his life, now he will have one for the very first time. His colleague slash friends gave him good advice:

“Don’t spend the night. Don’t see him again. Don’t share anything personal. Don’t fall in love with him. That’s it. Stick to these four rules, and you’re golden.”

Easy peasy.

Haze is twenty-nine and within a few days, he will head over to London for the next six months. After ‘accidentally’ colliding with Noah at a bar, he’s the lucky one who will go home with Noah for a one-night stand. They click wonderfully, emotionally and physically. They have a hot passionate night, one night to be exact. Now Haze is gone and Noah is left with the memories. So sad. They were more than hot together.

Imagine the surprise on Noah’s face when he meets the new receptionist, yes Haze!
What follows is a more than wonderful (re)connection, something beautiful is growing. The question is, will Haze stay or will he leave like Noah’s previous guys did?

With Noah excelling as a vet, Haze has an amazing specialty, gosh I loved it all so hard, I won’t spoil!
Both men have an impressive background story to tell, with some emotional highlights. There is no unnecessary drama, it feels all amazing naturally.
I loved it when both points of view are to enjoy. It’s a super romantic story. There’s a lot of fun, with cheeky comments, friendly, flirty, arousing and hot, and at times deeply serious! There are sweet animals, even sweeter friends, and the sweetest… nope, not gonna tell.
Noah and Haze’s personalities are beautifully layered and developed. From the first moment I met them, I felt instantly engaged and involved.
This story had the perfect combination and the best ingredients for an attractive and enjoyable experience, and that it was!

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