Fiction, Women's Fiction

Back in the Pack by Barbara Hinske

Author: Barbara Hinske
Title: Back in the Pack
Series: Dragonfly Cove Dog Park #4
Location: Dragonfly Cove, FL
Main Character: Drew, Allie
Other Characters: Marsha, Cathy, Jill
Pets: Earl & Lilly
Rating: 5

This fourth installment in the Dragonfly Cove Dog Park series, written by Barbara Hinske, is a true delight. I fell in love with Drew and Allie when they were first introduced in Book 3, Heart’s Unleashed. While Heart’s Unleashed is told from Marsha’s perspective, this book offers Drew’s point of view.

Drew and his daughter Allie are both coping with the loss of Allie’s mother. Before her passing, they had signed up with a breeder to adopt a puppy. Drew expected it to take another six months, but when he received a call that a puppy was available immediately, he decided that a puppy might be just what Allie needed to help her heal.

The author beautifully captures Drew’s journey as he navigates life as a single father, helping Allie cope with the loss of her mother. Adding a puppy to their lives not only aids in Allie’s healing but also helps Drew learn to navigate their new normal. The story is both touching and inspiring.

This story will tug at your heartstrings and leave you feeling hopeful and uplifted.

If you love dogs and enjoy a well-written tale of hope and new beginnings, you are going to love Drew and Allie’s story.

Happy Reading!