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My favorite romance novels bring warm, comforting vibes, often through cozy settings, flirtatious banter, and a mouth-watering food description or two. But nothing tugs on my heartstrings more than an adorable pet. Pets make excellent additions to romance novels. They bring people together in unexpected ways, and they provide ample opportunities for comedic relief. You might even call them (ro)man(ce)’s best friend.
Pets brighten up our real lives, and they can be just as fun to encounter in a good romance novel. Below you’ll find some of my favorite romance novels with the best animal characters to wiggle their ways into my heart. Let’s hear it for the emotional support dogs/cats/rabbits/goldfish/whatever other animals that make our protagonists smile — and sometimes help bring about unforgettable meet-cutes.
 The Re-Do List by Denise WilliamsI’m a fan of Denise Williams and knew I’d love her newest book, but it’s that illustration of Gus on the cover that had me making heart eyes right from the start. In The Re-Do List, we meet recently-dumped-and-virally-embarrassed Willow, who’s dog-sitting her brother Cruz’s German shepherd while he’s deployed as a pararescue jumper. Cruz asked his best friend Deacon to keep an eye on — and his hands off — his baby sister. We spend much of the story with the lovable Gus, who’s so perfectly behaved that Deacon jokes he’s “pretty sure that dog is trained to do Cruz’s taxes and oversee a multilevel marketing operation.” Even better, we meet Deacon’s rescue pitbull Cupcake, who is best friends with Gus. What’s more romantic than dates at the dog park? |
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