Title: Waiting for Wyatt
Author: SD Hendrickson
Genre: Contemporary Romance/ New Adult
Release Date: January 12, 2016
Blurb
“The dogs that deserved a chance, the guy who needed a second, and the girl determined to save him.”
My name is Emma Sawyer.
I met Charlie and Wyatt on the same sultry, summer day. It was unexpected, leaving a feeling in the pit of my stomach like the time I drove too fast over Beckett Hill. The moment happened out of nowhere, all fast and quick and a little strange. Or maybe that was just Wyatt’s personality.
It was Charlie that brought us together. Little Charlie with those ridiculous ears. I found the dog, waiting in a pool of his own blood. Waiting for someone. Waiting for me.
Now Wyatt, he wasn’t waiting for anyone. At least that’s what he said, except I saw something different in the broken guy all alone out in the woods. I knew he needed me before he knew it himself.
Wyatt with his hidden dimples. Wyatt with his warnings to stay away. He was a hard lump of coal, ready to burn everything around him. The more he burned, the more it pulled me into the pain I saw etched on his troubled face.
I wanted to help Wyatt. I wanted to save him like he had saved all the Charlies in the world. He told me not to fall for him, but I did anyway. I fell hard and fast and deeply in love with Wyatt Caulfield.
But that was before I knew his secret.
Author Note: Waiting for Wyatt is the love story of Wyatt Caulfield and Emma Sawyer, which also features rescue animals. It’s a 112,000 word standalone, Contemporary Romance / New Adult Novel.
Review by Shannon P:
This is the first book I’ve read by SD Hendrickson and boy am I glad I picked it. I enjoy a great love story with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing throughout, and Waiting for Wyatt did not disappoint. This is the story of Emma who is feisty, determined, and pure of heart and Wyatt who is a good looking guy with dimples and a tortured soul. Then there’s this little dog by the name of Charlie who causes Emma and Wyatt to cross paths. For me, this is where the story gets even more interesting because we are introduced to more characters that will steal your heart. Those are the rescue dogs. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever forget them. If you are an animal lover and enjoy a great book, I highly recommend this book to you.
I must admit that I have a few lingering questions which is why I give Waiting for Wyatt 4.5 stars. I absolutely adored the story and will definitely be adding Ms. Hendrickson’s other book to my TBR list.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Review by Frank: 
4.5 pitchforks
I wanted to read Waiting for Wyatt by SD Hendrickson because I knew it involved rescue dogs. They captured my heart like I thought would happen but Emma and Wyatt were just as endearing. Emma is a fixer and can’t stand for anyone to suffer while Wyatt is tormented by a past that he is very reluctant to open up about to anyone. Lucky for us Emma is quite persistent. This was an excellent read with a captivating story that is handled with the finesse of a master. All animal lovers be warned there are parts of this book that are going to be upsetting but it is worth getting through to meet the dogs. I am left with 2 lingering questions, one about Gator and the other about which rule was broken. These I can let slide but I did deduct points for seizures being referred to as fits and episodes.
The Devil awards this book 4.5 pitchforks
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Author Bio
SD Hendrickson received a Bachelor’s of Science in Journalism and Public Relations from Oklahoma State University. She lives in Tulsa with her husband and two schnauzers. Currently, her days are spent teaching computer software to oil and gas companies. The Mason List was her first novel and it was nominated for Goodreads Choice Awards – Best Debut Author 2015.
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