This book didn't quite do it for me. I felt the characters were rather dull and lacked chemistry with one another and the storyline seemed to drag on longer than it should've.

I received this book for free from netgalley for an honest review.

Really well thought-out book with amazing characters and excellent setting. Love the cover

This was a disaster for me. I honestly couldn't connect or move on to the next page. I tried after a few days but still, the writing isn't just for me.

A charming, small town romance.

This review is a little weird to write for me. The MC's have the same names as me and my husband, That did pull me out of the story a little. Otherwise it was a nicely written story. Hannah had a great growth arc, I felt Nathans could have been fleshed out a bit more.

I was fade to black - which I'm not sure whether I preferred that due to the same name situation.

Hannah takes a voluntary redundancy for her soul sucking corporate job to look after her niece and nephew whilst her sister and husband go on an extended work trip. The new neighbour Nathan and his adorable dog Cooper have moved in next door. What blossoms is a lovely friends to lovers relationship and an amazing treehouse for the kids.

I was initially drawn to this book because it’s set in Vermont. I love reading about places I’ve lived and hearing all the familiar towns, weather patterns, food, brews, and everything else quintessentially that area. I’m a sucker for nostalgia and enjoyed this book a lot. I think the main character was easy to like and had a good head on her shoulders for decision making.

I picked this book for its lovely cover. Yet, this book did not disappoint. It is a quaint tale. An enjoyable read.

From the description of this book I was not anticipating a hallmark-style romance novel and honestly I found myself struggling with the book a little bit. I started and stopped it several times then around the halfway point I finally got hooked on the book. The main character, Hannah, was tough to bond with and felt that dialogue surrounding her was overthought. I did like the rest of the characters especially Hannah's older sister Nora.

The plot was also a little hit or miss in parts. The build up in the beginning was dry, the middle portion and the building of the treehouse was very well written and the tropical storm at the end just didn't seem to fit in.

Overall, I am glad that I read the entire book and would rate it a 3.5 stars.

I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I loved all the Vermont small towns and references to real places. Hannah's relationship with her family ended up being my favorite part of the book. Sometimes her conversations with the love interest felt a little awkward or stilted, but it was a fun read. A sweet read and very detailed on what goes in to building a tree house!

The Treehouse on Dog River Road was such a cute read. This will make a perfect holiday gift for any rom - com lover. It is a fast read but will put you in all the feels.

Such beautiful characters in a well crafted novel, this book really felt like the author took her time and really cared for the character and their progression as well as the reading experience. A truly wonderful read,

I love Hannah and Nathan … obviously Cooper. I love Nora and Owen. I used to nanny and there is something so relatable about this book. There is also something so comforting about this love story. Romance is not my go to genre - but this book gave me all the feels!

For some strange reason, having this title on my virtual shelf and not referring to the blurb, I assumed that this was a sort of literary fiction title. At the beginning of the story, when the lead protagonist decides to look to new horizons and find herself, I thought it might still be one. It was only a few chapters in that I realised it was a completely different type of book.
If I had gone in expecting a fluffy story with some profound moments, I would have appreciated it a bit more (I think). Hannah Spencer has been a wanderer, she has tried a lot of different things, and the last serious job she had was not nourishing her soul. When she takes a redundancy package and volunteers to take care of her young niece and nephew when their parents have to be away during the summer, she plans to use the time to figure herself out.
The bulk of the narrative is focused on the conception and implementation of the idea of the treehouse. It was refreshing to see a female character take up such a task and be met with a very believable set of reactions (based on her own prior experience in building rural homes). Then there is the new neighbour who moves in almost at the same time that she does into her sister's home. His large family, his role in the bigger picture, and the gradual development of their relationship were entertaining. The last section suddenly became a lot more severe and serious than the first few chapters indicated as being the book's tone. It had a believable happy ending, and despite the change in tone, I think the descriptions in the last part did manage to convey the severity of the situation, and I liked it overall. I am not sure I would recommend it to everyone who reads this genre, but the writing is simple, and if you find the blurb interesting, it might not be a bad idea to try the book out.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the review is based on my own reading experience.

I'd had a bit of a book drought even though there were many in my TBR pile. I chose The TReehouse on Dog River Road, and was happy I did. We all sometimes reach a crossroads in our lives- where we have to figure out where we've been and where we're going. In this book, Hannah has lost her job, taking the time to help her sister by watching her niece and nephew for the summer. She uses her building skills learned when she went out of the country assisting in home building to build a great treehouse for the kids. I love the characters, and each one felt well fleshed out. This was a fun, but thoughtful book. I recommend it. Thank you to She Writes Press and NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and She Writes Press for the ARC of The Treehouse on Dog River Road.

I enjoyed the story and the authenticity of the dialogue and character development.

I found the children’s dialogue to be really rough to read. It was cloying at times.

This was a fun read and was a nice bit of escapism. I have never been to Vermont but I would now really like to run away to Vermont.

The Blurb :
Twenty-eight-year-old Hannah Spencer wants nothing more than to change everything about her life.
After ten years of living in cities, Nathan Wild has just moved back home to Vermont and doesn’t want to change anything about his.
Recently laid off from her depressing job in Boston and ready for a challenge, Hannah heads to Vermont for the summer to take care of her sister’s kids and do some serious soul searching. There, against the stunning landscape of the Green Mountains, she embarks on an ambitious project: building a treehouse for her niece and nephew. As she hammers away, she formulates a plan to jump-start her life with a new job out West. But will Nathan-next-door complicate her desire to change course?

My Thoughts :
We meet Hannah Spencer, after being let go at her job in Boston. She is uncertain as what to do next but when her sister, Molly and Brother in law, Ted get offered a research trip to Central America for the Summer, Molly asks Hannah if she would come and look after her Niece Nora whos six and Nephew Owen whos four, for the Summer in Vermont. Although uncertain at the challenge, Hannah decides to do it as it will also give her some time to think about what she wants to do in her life.
Whilst Hannah is there she takes on a project of building a Treehouse for her Niece and Nephew.
When she meets the new next door neighbour Nathan Wild and his dog Copper, Hannah realises her Summer might just be a little more interesting than she first thought.
Will there be any romance for Hannah and Nathan, or will it be just a case of a Summer fling!?.
I loved, loved this story and getting to know Hannah and Nathan. Its an easy read and one that you get swept along with. There is also some great supporting cast that I enjoyed getting to know.
Catherine Drake, really gave us something to fall in love with and I am looking forward to more from this Author.

This book was a solid 3 star read for me.

It follows the story of Hannah Spencer, a recently unemployed woman in search of a new start in her life, as she spends the summer in Vermont looking after her sister's children, and figuring out her next steps. She meets new people, a dog, and encounters new challenges throughout the course of the story.

At times this book felt more like a memoir than a novel. Emotionally, I think it would have made more of an impact in that sense if it were written that way.

Every bit of the title makes sense as you wade deeper into the book. It's not a difficult read, but I understand that it might not appeal to everyone. If you're looking for a calming read, however, I'll recommend this one. Although it's marketed as a romance book, it reads more like general fiction to me, and there is more of an emphasis on Hannah's growth as a person, rather than on the romance itself.

Thank you for the e-arc, Netgalley, and She Writes Press!

I loved the romance element. But there wasn't anything that surprised me. I didn't find anything unique in this story.

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

The Treehouse on Dog River Road is a fun, light summer read!

Hannah is at a crossroads - having willingly selected herself to be laid off from her job, she finds herself living in Vermont for the summer to watch her sister’s young children. Queue the love interest: Nathan is the new next door neighbor, mysterious and brooding in his own way.

After a hilarious meet cute where Hannah’s nephew calls him a choice name, Nathan and Hannah find themselves quickly entangled when neither of them had planned on romance. Hannah finds herself even more confused as the summer draws to a close - can she have both Nathan and her dream job? And can she do both in Vermont? Only the end of the story could tell.

This was a cute read but not much in the spice or character development areas. The story is believable even if the main characters are a little awkward and I was glad to read a happy ending. While not memorable, this would be a good palate cleanser or drop off at a beach Little Free Library.

Thanks to Net Galley, Catherine Drake and She Writes Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

The Treehouse on Dog River Road by Catherine Drake

Main Character Hannah Spencer who is 28 and an Economics graduate. She decides to take a layoff from her job when the opportunity came as well as help her sister with her two kids for the summer in Vermont. Her sister and husband are professors and they are going to South America for the summer and Hannah is going to babysit them during this time.

Nathan Wild decides to move closer to family after being away from them for 10 years. He is able to do this because he works from home. Nathan is an outdoors type person and he loves his dog.

Hannah decides to use her skills she learned while working for Habit for Humanities and build her niece and nephew a treehouse. While she did that she started to plan for her next career move.

Hannah decides also to have a summer fling with Nathan the young man next door. This is when the book really took off. I really like the interactions between Nathan and Hannah. I really liked Hannah character a lot she had a can do spirit and taking on an building such a fantastic treehouse.

A hurricane also plays a role in this story as well. It made this a fast past really enjoyable read. I highly recommend this book for a great summer read. It was well written and the strength of both characters meshed really well for me. I really like them both for different reasons.

I like the scenic descriptions and the nature exploration they both do. It makes me want to take a trip up to Vermont and see the outdoors.

Thank You to Netgalley and She Writes Press for a free copy of this book for an honest review.