I admit, I'm a dog lover, so any story which involves dogs catches my attention. I will also admit that Dachshunds are among my least favorite dogs. Dana has given Tippy a captivating disposition, though, which makes her endearing.

You will find yourself laughing at Tippy's antics, and maybe even shedding a few tears. I am sure I will have to share this book with my daughter, and even my mom!

Sit, Stay, Love is a new, fun, lighthearted romance from Dana Mentink. This book is full of quirky characters, funny mishaps, romance, and even a tad bit of mystery. I enjoyed getting to know Cal and Gina, the main characters. Cal, a professional baseball player, is dealing with the loss of his mother while also having to face his father who abandoned him wanting to be in his life again. Cal is dealing with all of this as well as a struggling career when he meets, Gina, the dog sitter, who he hires to take care of the dog he inherits from his mother. I also can't forget to mention that readers (especially dog lovers like myself) will fall in love with Tippy, a senior dachshund mix, that will steal your heart and keep you in stitches. You'll have to read the book to see just what kind of adventures Tippy will take Cal and Gina on. What I have come to appreciate about a story by Dana Mentink is she can address issues of reconciliation, forgiveness, etc., but also make me laugh out loud as well. I am really looking forward to reading the next book in the series. I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for my honest review. ( )

Sweet story. Super predictable though and not very complex/deep...at all. ( )

Sit, Stay, Love (Love Unleashed Book 1) by [Mentink, Dana]I love this book. Gina is a dog sitter for a professional baseball player, Cal. Cal's mother has a 12 year old dog which has passed on to Cal when she passed away. This is not the only thing going on in Cal's life though. He has a stalker, his father returned, a dog napper and Gina quirkiness. Cal also has to decide if he will forgive his father as God is wanting him to do.

The things that Tippy does in this book are so funny but this is what makes it such a nice story. The tears that will be shed will not be from sadness but from laughter.

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. ( )

Cal Crawford, professional baseball pitcher, has just learned that he's inherited his mother's overweight geriatric pooch, Tippy. He's not in the least bit happy about this revelation. With travel commitments and training how could he possibly care for an old dog? He doesn't even like dogs, or so he thinks. Reminded that he has enough money to hire someone to like and care for the dog for him, that's just what he does. Gina Palmer's very different from Cal Crawford. She drives a beat up car, eats fattening doughnuts, loves dogs and is as free spirited as he is taciturn. Nevertheless, he's in a bind and can use her help immediately and so he hires her. Although their arrangement gets off to a rocky start, Gina and Tippy help Cal to learn the true meaning of a successful life, and it has very little to do with baseball or money.
I enjoyed Sit, Stay, Love. It was refreshing seeing the transformation of Cal Crawford from a somewhat arrogant, cynical and faithless man to one who learned the meaning of redemption and compassion. It was interesting watching the relationship between Cal and his absentee father, Mitch, unfold. The family dynamic kept me engrossed in parts of the book. The secondary characters were a nice addition to the story, and of course Tippy just steals your heart. Overall, Sit, Stay, Love was a pleasant and satisfying read. ( )