This is a Romance, and this is the 10th book in the Furever Yours Book series. I have read and reviewed the 9th book in this series, but I do think you can read this book as a standalone book. Both the main characters work with K-9 Dogs for Vets Non-Profit. I loved the dogs in this book, and at times those dogs took over the story which I really loved. The characters in this book were developed, and I loved getting to know them. The two main characters were trying to overcome some hard things, and I love seeing how much they change over this story. I was living for the ending of this book. I really hope we get some updates on these characters in the next books to come. This book is everything I love in a book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Harlequin Special Edition) or author (Tara Taylor Quinn) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that. This book is scheduled to be released on May 24-2022.

A slightly different but quite compelling romance, “Love off the Leash”, by Tara Taylor Quinn (Harlequin), features two wounded people who have quietly given up hope for themselves but find it nevertheless.
Both disillusioned with life but at the same time very passionate about it, Greg and Wendy are vibrant and giving people, friends with similar occupations and interests who keep their distance until the simmering attraction between them becomes too strong.
I liked how they’re both afraid of a deep emotional connection, yet they’re already there (and still resisting and fighting it).
I really liked how the author wrote the daily challenges and struggles related to the hero’s issues. The pain is always there.
I’m not sure if dealing alone and secretly with certain issues (“the insidious beast”) is viable for a long period, or even believable, but writing a character (Greg) with said issues and his avoidance tactics is very interesting.
Both Greg and Wendy have self-worth issues based upon presupposed internal and external high expectations. Basically they’re their own worst enemy.
I liked the author’s light writing style while still depicting and exploring serious issues.
Jedi is a wonderful, smart dog. The way he deals with humans’ trauma is amazing. I loved the interaction humans/dogs.

A hot sexy veteran, a German Shepherd puppy being trained as a service dog. What's not to love? Nice romance between Greg and Wendy, and Jedi makes a good connector. Good story and one I recommend.

This is a review for reading a book courtesy of NetGalley.
My first time reading this author. I picked the story based on the cover photo: a man, a woman and a dog! Romance and a dog, what could be more heartfelt?
The first couple of chapters puzzled me: hero and heroine were introspective and analyzed their reactions to the ultimate degree. Every thought and utterance and behavior was finely considered and weighed and parsed. At this rate, I began to wonder if the two of them would ever get together! This author might have a background in psychotherapy.
Eventually the service dogs trained to assist wounded warriors came into play, showing their intuitive ability to sense and comfort. I absolutely resonated with the animals as they did their best.
Over time, hero and heroine deep dive into their psyche and gain the vision and strength to move forward. And the animals cheered!

I chose this book because of the dog on the cover. Then the book chose me as I got involved in Wendy's and Greg's lives as they sort through their personal tribulations. Mix in Jedi, the dog, and you have a heart wrenching and heart warming story of a wounded warrior, a survivor of a dysfunctional family, and a dog who helps them heal.

Well I’m a sucker for books that have dogs in it so I had to read this book.

I do enjoy the story and like every Harlequin romance books it was a quick and easy read.

I do recommend.