Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon by Nancy Wheelton is a slow-burn, small town romance set in the rural prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada. This is the third book the author has written set in Canada with veterinarians playing a large role in the stories. In fact, some of the important secondary characters in this tale can be found in the earlier books. However, this book can easily be read as a standalone so don’t worry if you haven’t read the earlier stories yet.

I have to say I found the descriptions of the setting to be one of the best parts of this novel. The author caught the small town/rural feel of the Canadian prairie perfectly. While I don’t live in the prairie lands, I do live in a similarly rural area of Northern Ontario, so I can say with certainty that her descriptions are spot on with the places and the people who inhabit the area.

The romance between the two main characters (RCMP Corporal Suzanne “Mitch” Mitchell and veterinary surgeon Kay Gallant) was slow and sweet...

Overall, I did enjoy this book, and I’m looking forward to more from this author...

Reviewed by Betty Harmon

Really enjoy this series, the portrayal of small town Canadian life is charming, especially as its full of lesbians who are all intertwined. This book focuses on Kay the new surgeon who has arrived in town just as dangerous drugs begin to go missing from the practice. RCMP officer Mitch is drawn to Kay but begins to have suspicions when she finds out about her past. Callie, Lauren, Val and Ronnie, regulars from the previous books also feature, plus an adorable Dalmatian called Cody. Wonderfully written page turner.

Reviewed by Claire Estelle

Veterinary Surgeon is set in Thresherton a remote town near Saskatoon in Canada. The story features Kay Gallant, a veterinary surgeon who is completing her residency and works at PVS clinic. Kay thrives on adventure, eschews commitment, and enjoys one night stands. Suzanne (Mitch) Mitchell is loyal, committed, enjoys helping others, and wants to find love. She is also a Royal Canadian Police Officer.

Ketamine, a medication used primarily when starting and maintaining anesthesia begins to go missing from PVS clinic. Mitch is called in to investigate the issue.

The book flowed well, kept me interested in the main and secondary characters, and progressed Kay and Mitch’s relationship in a realistic timeframe...

Reviewed by Michele R

This story takes place in Canada. Kay is a conflicted woman. She served in Afghanistan for the Canadian Army and was wounded in action. Returning home, she studied to be a veterinary surgeon and worked part time at a Veterinary clinic while studying at a nearby University.

Mitch is a RCMP officier and is a very committed woman to her job but is missing something in here life.

This book is a different kind of love story because the main characters are so different. Kay does not want commitment only one night stands while Mitch is the opposite.

The plot revolves around their friendship and how each woman changes her point of view on friendship and commitment. The emotion is very good and the plot which includes past failures and fear of being found out.

I recommend this book for romance loves with plot that is very engaging,

Reviewed by Michael Wells

Thresherton Saskatchewan is the setting for this slow burn romance between Mitch, a Canadian Mounted Police officer and Kay, a veterinary surgeon. Kay has plans and goals with falling in love nowhere near being on the list. Mitch’s big heart has been burned too many times and wants to take her time to look for a serious relationship.

The setting is pure Canadiana at its finest. A small town in the heart of Canada’s prairie province where the wheat chaff blows in the air. I can smell the maple syrup flowing. Oh, my Canadian heart!

As idyllic as the setting sounds real world problems touch the lives of those in Thresherton. Namely drugs and drug addiction. Drugs are disappearing from the vet clinic and Mitch is assigned to get to the bottom of this mystery.

Wheelton writes about what she knows in a convincing manner. She places you into the story from the first paragraph and never loses your attention. A portion of her characters come from two previous novels yet Veterinary Surgeon can easily be read as a stand alone novel. The characters are well constructed, likeable and interesting in their own unique way.
The story is captivating and entertaining. The growing attraction between Mitch and Kay is written extremely well with the tension slowly building. The pacing is perfection.

The group of friends and coworkers have caught my interest and I will certainly read the two previous novels.

Reviewed by Della Baczyk