Rescue My Heart

After swearing off romance and relationships, animal rescue expert Adam Connelly focuses solely on his work with Search and Rescue in the remote mountains of Idaho. His routine is disrupted when Holly Reid, his former flame, asks for his help finding her father who has gone missing in the wilderness. The search mission forces Adam and Holly to confront their complicated past while navigating treacherous terrain together. Their history of attraction and unresolved feelings resurfaces as they work against time and harsh conditions to locate Holly's father. Through their journey in the backcountry, both Adam and Holly must face their fears and emotional barriers. The story explores themes of healing from past trauma, learning to trust again, and finding the courage to open oneself to love despite previous heartbreak.

Readers rate this romance novel 4.1/5 on Goodreads (19,000+ ratings) and 4.5/5 on Amazon (300+ ratings). Readers praise: - The emotional depth of both main characters dealing with PTSD and past trauma - Natural feeling dialogue and banter - The search and rescue/animal rescue elements - The slow-burn romance development - How the author handles grief and anxiety Common criticisms: - The plot moves slowly in the first third - Some find Adam too brooding/stubborn - A few readers wanted more scenes with the rescue animals - The ending felt rushed to some Many reviewers specifically note this as their favorite of the Animal Magnetism series. One reader called it "a perfect balance of humor and heavier themes." Another noted it had "more emotional weight than typical contemporary romance." Some readers mention skipping the first two books in the series and still following this one easily as a standalone.

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🐾 Author Jill Shalvis has written over 50 romance novels and is a New York Times bestselling author, with more than 14 million copies of her books in print. 🏔️ The book is part of the Animal Magnetism series, set in the fictional town of Sunshine, Idaho, where veterinary care and search-and-rescue operations are central themes. 💝 The main character, Adam Connelly, is a former military search-and-rescue expert who suffers from PTSD, reflecting a growing trend in romance fiction to address mental health issues. 🐕 The story incorporates real-life search-and-rescue dog training techniques and protocols, which the author researched by spending time with actual SAR teams. 📚 This is the third book in the Animal Magnetism series, but it can be read as a standalone novel, as each book focuses on different main characters within the same small-town setting.