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Against His Will

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Special Agent Jake Donnelly isn't having the best year. His dear Aunt Sophie, with whom Jake had spent his wonderful childhood summers, has passed away...and left him a most peculiar bequest: guardianship of her beloved bulldog, Muffin. Her very WEALTHY bulldog Muffin. So when man and mutt meet face to face and it isn't love at first sight, what's a Special Agent to do? Find LeAnne Crosby, that's what!--even if it doesn't sound like a great idea at first.

Trish Jensen weaves a rompingly-funny, heart-tugging tail [er...tale] of romance and laughter as we follow Jake Donnelly through the peaks and pitfalls of pet parenting. With the gorgeous and brilliant Dr. Crosby to help him fall for man's best friend, and with hit-man Jimmy 'The Bunny' on his tail, Jake Donnelly is in for quite a vacation indeed!

Fetch this book home and curl up on the furniture with it. It's absolutely a must read!

In Trish Jensen's latest, "Against His Will," we have the unlikely Combination of Jake Donnelly, FBI Agent, a bulldog named Muffin, Bob and Scooter (the T-Shirt guinea pigs-trust me, you have to read the story to get the scoop on these two), and a lovely doggie psychologist, LeAnne Crosby.

Tough Fibbie that he is, Jake wants nothing to do with Muffin until he finds out his beloved Aunt Sophie has tied his inheritance to his care of the dog, and that in the event of his default, all reverts to the lovely LeAnne. Quickly, we find out why Jake is so emotional about one of Aunt Sophie's properties. He's also suspicious about LeAnne's occupation and her up-scale resort for humans and their canine owner. Certain that she's fleecing the unsuspecting, he decides to play along with the terms of the will if only to debunk the doggie shrink. What evolves is one of the most entertaining stories I've read in a long time as Jake and LeAnne at first circle each other warily and then break down and admit their attraction for each other.

The book had me laughing and, in the end, crying. It was one of those books I wanted to go on for another 300 pages or so *just* so it wouldn't end. My heart went out to Jake and how important his Aunt Sophie and Uncle George were to him. And I loved LeAnne for her ability to get 'close' to him and help him.

I don't know of a better way to spend a couple of summer days, and if Amazon would let me, I'd give "Against His Will" a 6-star rating. I can't recommend this one highly enough and I'm looking forward to Ms.Jensen's next release.

...it's changed my behavorial habits. Normally, as a member of the Brotherhood, I wouldn't be caught dead reading romantic fiction. Because Trish is so talented, and has a way of making these stories both believable and funny, I now find myself openly seeking her work out in the bookstores I patronize.

Buy this book - the premise is creative, the characters believable, and you'll understand why Trish is the Brotherhood's favorite (and only recommended) romantic fiction author. She must have some Southern blood in her somewhere....

This charming book kept me company on a business trip, and was I ever glad I had it! It's offbeat, funny-yet-intelligent and cleverly put together, reminding me of an updated Katharine Hepburn movie. REALLY well done--don't miss this (I did and was glad I caught it!)

...this is another gem from her.

I loved 'Stuck With You' and this is just as enjoyable. Jake Donnelly's favourite aunt died and leaves her entire fortune to her pet Bulldog "muffin". Jake could careless, except for the Summer cottage where he has a few of his happier childhood memories. When he finds out if he does not take Muffin, it will go to the owner of Hound Dog Hotel, Leanne Crosby, the fur hits the fan. She runs a doggie/owner summer vacation spa and Jake, an FBI agent, decides he is going to expose her "racket". Toss in the usual odd ball Jensen characters, some mobsters wanting to bump Jake off....

Well, you have another hilarious, utterly charming Jensen Jewell. Keep 'em coming, Trish!!!!!!!...

This book is a contemporary comedy/drama which is reminiscent of the books of Jennifer Crusie. Jake Donnelly's beloved aunt has died and instead of the cabin in PA that he wanted, she has left him her bulldog, Muffin. With Muffin comes control of her $20 million estate -- but there are stipulations, one being he has to spend two weeks with Muffin at a doggy spa. The FBI agent had other ideas as to how to spend his summer vacation but knows this is the way he will eventually obtain what he wants. He doesn't expect to fall in love with the owner of the doggy spa,LeAnne, an animal psychologist. In fact, he is skeptical at first wondering how in the world this elaborate place was paid for. There is action, too, when his partner at the FBI decides that a trial witness whose life they are trying to protect would be well-hidden at the spa with the Jake. I loved this story and would highly recommend it to readers who like a bit of drama with witty repartee and lots of sexual tension.

FBI Agent Jake Donnelly suspects LeAnne Crosby is a quack who tried to hoodwink his late aunt out of her money. But when he is forced to spend two weeks at LeAnne's doggy spa, he finds she's not what he thought. She's...amazing. And she's teaching him how to get along with his newly inherited dog, Muffin. And maybe he's learning he CAN'T get along with LeAnne. Now, if they can escape the bad guys, maybe he'll have a chance to prove it to her!

Despite being surrounded by dogs, Jake and LeAnne's love is anything but puppy love! Trish Jensen totally rocks!

I loved Trish's writing style. The story moved along with humor and intrigue. I loved it.

If you want to laugh your head off, you just have to read this book. It's absolutely marvelous! It's one of the funniest books I've ever read!

AGAINST HIS WILL is an outrageously funny, warm, witty, and wonderful story of true love and real life. I highly recommend this up and coming author! Fabulous, Ms. Jensen. More, more!