Shelby Clark's life is driven by duty.
As a dedicated law enforcement officer, keeping the world safe is his top priority-but something's still missing. Looking for a distraction for his mom, who's eager for grandbabies, and a companion to fill the empty space in his life, Shelby adopts a dog. Enter Tater, the lovable mutt who steals Shelby's heart-and leads him straight into the path of a woman who has the power to steal it for good.
Danielle Hamell is passionate about animals, with a dream of creating a sanctuary for creatures great and small. When Shelby walks into the rescue where she works, she knows he's trouble-the kind of trouble she never knew she wanted to dive into.
But fate has other plans. A change of heart and an unexpected twist of events pull Shelby and Danielle together in a way neither could have anticipated.
Now, someone wants to take it all away, nearly ending Danielle's life in the process. Shelby will stop at nothing to ensure her safety-and find justice for the woman who's captured his heart.