A Walk in the Park by Rebekah Weatherspoon
A Review By: RS
Two hearts on the mend and one adorable mutt get a new leash on love in this romantic short story from award-winning author Rebekah Weatherspoon.
Andre Monroe is ready to move on from heartbreak, and the first step is bringing home his rescue pup. He'd bonded instantly with the playful Zeus, and was already planning their first adventures. But one thing he definitely hadn't daydreamed about was Zeus accidentally being promised to someone else - or that he might go home empty handed and broken-hearted all over again.
Janelle Johnson is not giving up her claim to Zeus. He already has a hold on her heart (and his own Instagram handle). After the year she'd had, she needed this dog. But when she sees the disappointment of the big, burly handsome man who's clearly just as in love with the dog as she is, she proposes a deal to Andre - for one month they'll co-parent the dog. How hard could it be?
Both of them agree to the unusual arrangement. Sharing a dog with a complete stranger isn't quite the walk in the (dog) park they imagined, but as they work together to give Zeus a loving future, their four-legged friend might not be the only one who's found a happily ever after.
Review Notes:
Audio Book Publication Year: 2022
An installment in a Series? No
Narrator (s): Marissa Hampton, Chinua Hawk
Instant attraction and a love for a dog, Andre and Janelle find themselves in an awkward situation. Could co-parenting Zeus turn their attraction into the real deal?
This was a very cute book. Not my typical read but I was not disappointed. This RomCom was light and spoke to my inner blerd (black nerd). The unconventional arrangement worked nicely for this romance. It didn't feel forced. This book is definitely good if you're looking for something light or if you're a sucker for a cute love story that involves pets.
Marissa Hampton and Chinua Hawk definitely gave me blerd vibes. While the narration was okay, there were definitely moments when it felt like I was listening to someone just reading. It lacked life at times.
Reading Recommendation? Yes
Rating: 2 (It's cool)
Content Warnings? None
