Howl and Hop: 22 Sweet Romance Stories
Bryan Bollor
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Glimpses and kisses [?]
· 2 ratings · Published: 05 Feb 2026
In the animal world, predators and prey aren't exactly known for their close relationships, but Ethan and Zoey don't care—after all, they’re detective partners at the Mablewood Police Department. Working well together is their job. Sure, he’s a wolf (who's sort of handsome). And sure, she’s a hare (who's sort of cute). But they're first and foremost friends of the highest order.
Look out, because love can sneak up on even the most experienced detectives.
(For those looking for something spicy, please note that this story does NOT contain any explicit content.)
Here are a few summaries of some of the short stories in Howl & Hop:
- A Couple Shades Brighter: Assigned to present an award together at the Peace Gala, Ethan and Zoey navigate formal wear, dance lessons, and their growing attraction.
- The Burrow Dilemma: Ethan accepts Zoey's invitation to her family's Harvestfest celebration, where he'll face two hundred of her relatives in small-town Greenleap. Navigating hay mazes, family expectations, and the weight of being a predator in prey territory, Ethan discovers what it means to belong.
- Faking It: When Zoey's parents won't stop trying to set her up with eligible guys, she panics and tells them she's dating Ethan. Now her parents are coming to town this weekend, and Ethan has to play the devoted boyfriend—a role that starts feeling less fake with every passing moment.
- The Nugget Scandal: Zoey has a guilty secret: despite being prey, she craves chicken nuggets. When Ethan discovers her taboo midnight trips to Predator Row, he doesn't judge—he joins her. Over forbidden food, they explore what it means to want something society says you shouldn't, and find acceptance in each other.
- The Maltese Mammal: Going undercover as rival private investigators, Ethan and Zoey hunt a thief known as the Shadow. When the case turns violent and Zoey is put in danger, their partnership is tested—and Ethan must confront what she truly means to him.
- Love Coach: When Zoey develops a crush on fellow officer Dirk Timber, she enlists Ethan as her dating coach. Teaching her flirting techniques and confidence tricks, Ethan fights his growing feelings as he helps her pursue someone else—until he can't take it anymore.
- Bunny Bootcamp: When Zoey's mother ropes her into an online dating workshop for hares, she drags Ethan along as her "test subject" to ward off awkward advances. Through stilted compliment exchanges and romantic eye contact drills, their playful pretending reveals feelings that are anything but fake.
- Forget Me Not: After Ethan is injured saving Zoey during a dangerous raid, he wakes up in the hospital with no memory of who she is. As Zoey works to help him remember their partnership, she faces the terrifying possibility that the connection they've built might be lost forever.
- The Pred-Prey Dating Game: Ethan and Zoey decide to test a controversial new dating app that promises to match predators with prey. When the algorithm declares them a 98.7% perfect match, they agree to one date to prove the app wrong—but what if it's right?
- Fur and Fever: When Ethan comes down with a terrible cold, Zoey shows up at his apartment with soup, medicine, and no intention of leaving. Taking care of her stubborn partner reveals a tenderness between them that goes beyond their usual banter.
- One Year Later: Ethan and Zoey finally go on their first real date—formal clothes, reservations, the whole deal. But when Zoey spots a pickpocket mid-date and gives chase in heels, they discover that maybe their brand of romance has always been a little unconventional.
- The Badge and the Ballad: Zoey discovers Ethan's hidden talent. He writes songs and plays guitar. When he's forced to perform at the precinct talent night, she hears a side of her partner she never knew existed—vulnerable, artistic, and impossibly romantic.
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