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The Goode Girls of Maple Lane

Jacqueline Firkins

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A struggling vet student and a rescue golden retriever save each other in this heartwarming, Fall-themed rom-com about second chances, found family, and the wholesome side of the internet.

Cameron Goode is on the verge of giving up her dream of becoming a vet. Buried under debt and juggling two jobs with a full course load, she’s utterly overwhelmed. Then a local rescue organization reaches out about a neglected golden retriever in desperate need of help.

The last thing Cameron needs is another responsibility. But something inside her shifts when she looks into the eyes of the dog, who is so obese that she can barely move. Cameron is Aggie’s last chance. And she’s not going to let her go.

Cameron brings Aggie home, where the promise of Autumn is in the air. As the leaves begin to change, so do both Cameron and her rescue, whose recovery she chronicles on a TikTok account. Aggie’s resilience inspires Cameron to open up to the neighbors in her building, including Everett, the guy next door who dropped everything to help Cameron save Aggie. He also happens to look really good in sweaters.

When the account goes viral, Cameron finds herself faced with a choice between monetizing the best thing in her life or struggling to make rent and care for Aggie. Will Cameron be able to accept the help of a newfound family, including the first guy she’s fully given her heart to?

Perfect for readers who love:

Second chance romanceNext-door neighborsFound familyHe falls firstSlow burnWholesome/sweet romance

New Adult RomanceRomanceFictionContemporary RomanceRomantic ComedyAdult
Pages
304
First published
September 16, 2025
Language
English
Edition
Ebook

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  • Finished May 4, 2025

    I received this eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Oh, where to begin? These characters had me hooked immediately, and adding a rescue pup to the mix sold me. The immediate chemistry without falling into the insta-love trope was refreshing and the sense of found family hit home. I related to Cameron on a level I can’t quite describe. As someone who nearly went to vet school and chickened out after seeing the final tuition costs, I really can’t blame her for how she feels at times. And Everett? Green flags everywhere. Top five book boyfriend. Why have one golden retriever when you can have two?