Navy SEAL Jack Daniels (save the jokes, hes heard them all) and his trusty Belgian Malinois sidekick, Dakota, are back home in Asheville, North Carolina, after a bomb left them scarred. Unable to accept that hell never be able to return to his team, Jack is looking for a miracle. What he isnt looking for is a permanent relationship, though hes open to a no-strings distraction at the magic hands of gorgeous local potter Nichole Masters. Nichole is on a losing streak with men. Her ex-boyfriend wont stay gone, a competitor is out to ruin her business and even her rescue pup, Rambo, is refusing to get in line. A chance run-in with a navy SEAL turned canine companion trainer might solve the dog problem. The fact Jack is easy on the eyes doesnt hurt, either. But when Nichole feels like shes being watched, Jack is the only person she can turn to. Hes a protector and problem solver by nature and training. Accepting his protection is one thing--Nichole didnt count on falling in love.