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Heavy Petting: A Man of the Month Club Novella: An Opposites Attract Midlife Romance Kindle Edition
Mabel
I’ve always been a little different. Some people might call me eccentric, but I prefer to think of myself as free spirited. Now that I’m divorced, I’m done pretending to be someone I’m not. I move to Starlight Bay, buy a house with a view of the beach, and spend my days writing cozy mysteries and offering tarot card readings to tourists. Everything is going great, at least until my rescue dog Esmerelda gets injured...
Joshua
As a veterinarian in a town that caters to tourists, I see a lot of weird things. But this is the first time I’ve ever had to cut a dog out of a princess costume. Apparently it’s “Dress Up Your Dog Day” and this poor pup’s wacky owner thought it would be fun to celebrate – at least until her dog went after a squirrel and got injured.
Mabel and I couldn’t be more different, but the more I run into her the harder it is to remember why that matters. The curvy beauty is making me feel things I’ve never felt before. I’ve avoided relationships for fifty years, but suddenly I’m thinking about engagement rings and happily ever after, but it's going to take a lot of convincing to show this independent woman that I love her just the way she is.
“Heavy Petting” is a midlife, opposites attract, instalove romance with a grumpy older doctor, a spunky sunshine writer, and a matchmaking mutt who’s determined to finally have a family. If you enjoy fun romantic comedies with eccentric characters over forty, download this book today.
This book is part of the Man of the Month club series. Return to Starlight Bay, the first Man of the Month Club small town. Revisit old friends and fall in love with all new book boyfriends in this romantic seaside town full of Happily Ever Afters.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 15, 2025
- File size461 KB
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Product details
- ASIN : B0DKCSSPPP
- Publication date : January 15, 2025
- Language : English
- File size : 461 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 188 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #112,309 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #833 in Later in Life Romance (Kindle Store)
- #887 in Later in Life Romance (Books)
- #2,783 in Small Town Romance eBooks
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About the author

Rose Bak has been obsessed with books since she got her first library card at age five. She is a passionate reader with an e-reader bursting with thousands of beloved books.
Although Rose enjoys writing both fiction and nonfiction, romance novels have always been her favorite guilty pleasure, both as a reader and an author. Rose's contemporary romance books focus on strong female characters over age 35 and the alpha males who love them. Expect a lot of steam, a little bit of snark, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Rose lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family, and special needs dogs. In addition to writing, she also teaches accessible yoga and loves music. Sadly, she has absolutely no musical talent so she mostly sings in the shower.
Rose also writes sweet small town romance under the pen name Chrissy George.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025Heavy Petting is simply adorable! Small town vet Joshua is a man of science with an open heart and kind soul. Mabel is divorcee with a sweet and unique four legged pup who just moved to town to escape her abusive ex and become the best version of herself. Quirky, self-confident, and spiritual, she is Joshua’s opposite in every way. They are so adorable together, from the moment they meet to the very end I loved watching these two grow closer. This is a special and sweet read that I will definitely enjoy again and again!
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025This is such a cute midlife rom-com. It is so funny I laughed out loud. Esmeralda is a cute, funny little dog who is trying to get her Mom and the Doc together. Mabel and Joshua are madly attracted to each other but don't want to rush it. They fall in love and support each other through all their problems. I highly recommend this book to all rom-com romance readers.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025This was a fun midlife opposites attract romance. Joshua thinks Mabel is a little different but each interaction has him thinking it doesn't matter. Enjoyed their story! Received a free copy.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025It must be true that opposites attract, because Joshua and Mabel couldn't be more opposite if you tried. But perhaps that's why they worked so well together. I loved that Joshua accepted Mabel for who she was and didn't judge her, or try to change her in any way. And he loved her dog. Who sounds like she was ugly but in the cutest way possible. I also loved that Mabel stood up to her mom they way she did and that she didn't back down from pressing charges on her ex. It was refreshing to see her standing up for herself and being strong. Such an enjoyable story.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025A wonderful story. I enjoyed Mabel and Joshua are perfect together. They have a great chemistry, A page turner.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025A sweet and spicy midlife opposites attract romance. This was a fun read. I loved how quirky Mabel was and her delightful misfit dog Esmerelda was darling. When things get squirrelly, an emergency trip to the vet brings her into Joshua’s ordered life. Wonderful storyline with acceptance, doubts, laugh out loud moments, matchmaker doggie, hot sizzle, a nasty ex, family angst, and whole lot of love. Lovely HEA.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025The story and characters were well written and nicely developed. I enjoyed the chemistry and journey. Good read.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025I love Mable. She is quirky and pretty much perky and happy. I love that she got herself out of a bad situation and commenced her Mabel era. I love Joshua because he falls first and he falls quickly and he falls hard but he is still so patient and so aware of Mabel's needs. I love the way their relationship grows. I love how connected she is to her sweet baby dog and how Joshua becomes enamored of that pup as well. The writing is easy and smooth.
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- Kindle DonnaReviewed in Canada on February 2, 2025
3.0 out of 5 stars I really loved this story in till the name slip up
Dr. Joshua was treating his new patient Esmeralda a small mixed breed dog when he was surprised by her owner Mabel. Sparks flew immediately but Mabel was cautious after her divorce. Joshua kept running into Esmeralda and her owner and finally asked Mabel on a date. He fell first and was mindful of Mabel's quirky views on life and her devotion to Esmerelda. So the hunky Vet jumped right into action after Esmeralda was injured. Things went off for me when the author asked if Mabel found be in the wedding...oops! Wrong name of course the bride is part of the wedding.