Doggone Delightful Books in Order

The title tells you a lot. Doggone Delightful is a rom-com series where dogs are not decoration, they are active forces in the plot, the comedy, and the emotional glue that keeps people in each other's orbit. Rochon clearly understands the appeal of using animals to throw guarded adults together, and she has a lot of fun with it.

The first book, Pardon My Frenchie, introduces Ashanti Wright, her doggie daycare Barkingham Palace, and the canine chaos that erupts when a dog-averse former army officer ends up caring for his grandmother's poodle. The second, Pugs and Kisses, keeps the animal thread going through a veterinarian, a veterinary surgeon, and an animal shelter that needs saving. In both books, caring for pets is never just a cute detail. It shapes the work, the routines, and the values of the people involved.

If you are here for the dogs, you will not leave disappointed.

What keeps the series from feeling gimmicky is that the human stories are sturdy on their own. These are books about family obligations, career pressure, second chances, public attention, and the hard work of deciding what kind of life you want. The dogs and pet spaces add warmth and humor, but they also create real shared stakes. Two people are not only flirting, they are trying to protect a business, support an animal, or show up for a community.

The tone is light, affectionate, and easy to sink into, with enough emotional substance to keep it from floating away. Expect grumpy and sunshine energy, old crushes, social media mischief, and a lot of four-legged scene-stealing.

Start with Pardon My Frenchie if you want the series from the ground floor. Then move to Pugs and Kisses for a softer, second-chance variation on the same pet-loving appeal. It is a good fit for readers who like contemporary romance with humor, heart, and at least one excellent dog in every room.