Trusting the Badge by Dorothy F. ShawMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
Okay, quick read
Jeff has a bit of a reputation, with a very happy go lucky, goofy personality. Tish is the more reserved, uptight, untrusting female MC. The 2 have good chemistry, although I found myself sometimes lost in their banter. I suspect this is because I am not familiar with all the references they make. If this is because I am an older reader or not from the United States, I am not sure. That being said, the book did read well and the story arc was not bad.
Tish refuses to make their one night stand and subsequent affair known to their mutual friends. And when her brother gets in trouble, she focuses all her attention on him as she believes nothing good ever lasts except family. Jeff on the other hand shows immense patience while dealing with Tish and her issues. He hands her most of the power in their relationship and really does worship the ground Tish walks on. I felt this power dynamic was interesting and unusual in the romance genre.
The title of the book as well as the blurb makes a big deal about Jeff being a K9 cop and Rio his service dog. All said, this does not really feature in the storyline and did disappoint me. What is dealt with well is the secondary trauma that family (and friends) of alcoholics and drug addicts suffer. I have to commend this author for this.
I received a free copy from the publisher through NetGalley, although this is my honest review.
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