In her latest book author Margot Early tackles the very timely subject of dog fighting. I believe for many this is a touchy subject, and one that while we might not want in our romances is one that people need to become more aware of. Bearing that thought in mind I applaud Ms. Early for her efforts.

However, as I read HERE TO STAY I felt like much of the focus was on the dogs, and the issues surrounding them, rather than on Sissy and Elijah. Sissy and Elijah lived in the same town growing up, but were from totally different social classes, and yet they couldn't seem to stay away from one another until the fateful night when Elijah decided that the differences between them were too big to be meshed into a future together.

Now, it's years later and Elijah is working for the Humane Society and Sissy is poised to be the lady dog breeder society wife that she was raised to be. Fate causes their paths to meet again. What will happen this time around? Will each of them leave the life they've established for a chance to have a life together.

HERE TO STAY is flagged with the Everlasting Love tag which I love. However, with the focus on the dogs almost more than on the people it just didn't quite work for me. As I said earlier I understand attempting to bring the plight of abused animals into more focus, but not to the extent where the relationship of your characters, and your readers interest begins to suffer. That being said true romance readers might be disappointed, but those who read to garner information they might otherwise miss will enjoy HERE TO STAY.