Pugs and Kisses
New Orleans veterinarian Evie Williams finally ends her on-again, off-again relationship after catching her fiancé cheating, which also means quitting her job at his practice. Seeking comfort at the animal sanctuary…
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Length
- 352 pages
- Format
- Trade Paperback
Reading Options
Pugs and Kisses
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After a painful breakup and career change, a veterinarian must reunite with the ghosting crush from her past to save a local animal sanctuary.
- Fans of animal rescue stories
- Readers who enjoy second-chance tropes
- Comforting
- Features Second Chance
This may not be ideal if…
- Potential for clashing over past history
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Appears balanced as both are veterinary professionals.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate comfort, moderate tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
When New Orleans veterinarian Evie Williams discovers her fiancé's infidelity, she walks away from her life, her relationship, and her job. Seeking solace at a local animal sanctuary, she encounters Bryson Mitchell, a former crush who left without explanation years prior. Now a successful surgeon, Bryson has returned to town, and when the sanctuary faces the threat of permanent closure, the two are forced to reconcile their past, bridge their differences, and work together for the sake of the animals.
Central Conflict
The tension between Evie and Bryson stemming from his past 'ghosting' combined with their shared struggle to prevent the closure of a beloved animal sanctuary.
Setting
New Orleans
Strengths
- Relatable premise involving career and relationship transitions
- Strong setting potential
Consider before reading
- Potential for clashing over past history
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Forever
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Length
- 352 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781538739167
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