Happy World Pet Day from all of us at Mills & Boon! To mark this special occasion, we’re thrilled to share our curated list of 7 unforgettable romances that are a must read for any animal lover. Pets are not just our faithful companions; they are teachers of joy, loyalty, and wisdom of the natural world. In all of these recommended reads, you’ll meet an animal or two to help remind you why we all love our own pets so fiercely.

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Bound By Their Pregnancy Surprise (Yorkshire Village Vets, Book 1)
by Louisa Heaton

‘I’m pregnant…with your baby!’

Halley returns home to overcome heartbreak, only to find herself falling for Archer, her former classmate turned dashing co-worker. Their unforgettable night leads to an unexpected pregnancy, intertwining their lives in ways they hadn’t anticipated. Now, navigating their new roles as parents-to-be and work relations, Halley and Archer face feelings they can’t ignore, all under the roof of their veterinary practice.

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Sparks Fly With The Single Dad (Yorkshire Village Vets, Book 2)
by Kate Hardy

A new vet, a new pup…a new start?

Jenny, still reeling from her divorce, meets James, a widowed single dad and new animal doc in town. Despite her busy life caring for her sick mother and her resolve to avoid relationships, she can’t ignore the spark between them. James, his daughter, and their spaniel bring warmth and excitement back into Jenny’s life. Can Jenny keep her resolve to stay single?

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Her Off-Limits Single Dad (Paramedics and Pups, Book 1)
by Marion Lennox

Colleagues, housemates…soulmates?

After a tough breakup, paramedic Jenny relocates to secluded Willhua for a new beginning. Complications arise when her accommodation falls through, but Rob, a charming local doctor and single dad, offers Jenny and her rescued pup a place to stay. Sparks fly between them, yet Rob’s complicated life suggests he’s not ready for a relationship. Despite Jenny’s own fears of vulnerability, the possibility of a new family tempts Jenny to consider risking her heart again.

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The Italian, His Pup and Me (Paramedics and Pups, Book 2)
by Alison Robert

Friends with out-of-hours benefits…or more?

Nico’s heroic rescue of Bruce the dog captures Frankie’s attention. Despite Frankie’s strict no-dating policy and Nico’s reluctance to commit, their joint affection for Bruce ignites an undeniable spark. As Frankie starts to let her guard down, Nico remains guarded. . Will they trust in their unexpected connection, fostered by the very pup that brought them together, to build a future?

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The Vet’s Convenient Bride (Amazon River Vets, Book 1)
by Luana DaRosa

A perfect plan… if they can resist each other!

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The Secret She Kept From Dr Delgado (Amazon River Vets, Book 2) by Luana DaRosa

Can she forgive the past… to claim her future?

In this Amazon River Vets story, the arrival of her estranged husband on her doorstep leaves vet Celine Dias completely speechless! Their whirlwind marriage was meant to signal the start of the rest of their lives together, but she hasn’t seen Dr Darius Delgado in five years. Celine is ready for them both to move on…although first there’s a secret she must tell Darius: they have a daughter!

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A Therapy Pup to Reunite Them 
by Luana DaRosa 

Reunited with her first love!

Dr. Raquel’s passion lies in pairing therapy dogs with patients, setting aside her own career aspirations. Fate intervenes when Christian, a renowned neurosurgeon and her brother’s friend (also her longtime crush), needs a therapy dog for his niece. Their longstanding tension is undeniable. The tension between them is as unchanged as it is undeniable… Will one night to get things out of their systems solve all their problems?

All out now!

By Hanako Peace