Canine Cupids Series by Deirdre O'Dare

Solitary rancher Damon Carhart expects to spend the rest of his life alone. Then an injury to a beloved stock dog sends him to the nearest veterinary clinic for help. His crusty old veterinarian friend is away and in his place is a young doctor in whom Damon initially has no faith. Once he entrusts his canine friend to Eric Vann’s care, everything begins to change... moreSolitary rancher Damon Carhart expects to spend the rest of his life alone. Then an injury to a beloved stock dog sends him to the nearest veterinary clinic for help. His crusty old veterinarian friend is away and in his place is a young doctor in whom Damon initially has no faith. Once he entrusts his canine friend to Eric Vann’s care, everything begins to change. And once desire gets a bite on him, what can he do but go along for the wild ride? Eric Vann has loved animals all his life, following in an uncle’s footsteps to become a veterinarian. He knows if he ever finds a soul mate it will be another male. When Damon comes in, fierce in defense of his favorite dog, Eric is immediately captivated. Can he overcome the other man’s instinctive resistance to the powerful attraction that begins almost at once? less

As he struggles to get back on his feet after the horrors of service as a medic in the Middle East war, Roy Dunham tends bar in a quiet club. The sudden entrance of K-9 Officer Samson, a Belgian Malinois, and his handsome "human" partner Craig Rommel startles Roy, and the cop's attitude puts him off. Roy's opinion soon changes, however, after Sam and Craig save him from drug-driven violence... moreAs he struggles to get back on his feet after the horrors of service as a medic in the Middle East war, Roy Dunham tends bar in a quiet club. The sudden entrance of K-9 Officer Samson, a Belgian Malinois, and his handsome "human" partner Craig Rommel startles Roy, and the cop's attitude puts him off. Roy's opinion soon changes, however, after Sam and Craig save him from drug-driven violence. He returns the favor by tending their gunshot wounds, and before long, Roy finds himself hoping the policeman and the dog will become permanent parts of his life. Can Sam be the key to winning Roy's way into Craig Rommel's well-protected heart? less

With his life torn apart by tragedy, Garrett finds a true lifesaver in the Golden Retriever pup, Mandy, that he rescues from a local shelter. Inspired by the heroic search and rescue teams he sees on television, he and Mandy become a trained SAR team. Their first big challenge comes when a series of violent storms with vicious tornadoes rip through the high plains. Dan has come home from Iraq shattered by the horrors he witnessed... moreWith his life torn apart by tragedy, Garrett finds a true lifesaver in the Golden Retriever pup, Mandy, that he rescues from a local shelter. Inspired by the heroic search and rescue teams he sees on television, he and Mandy become a trained SAR team. Their first big challenge comes when a series of violent storms with vicious tornadoes rip through the high plains. Dan has come home from Iraq shattered by the horrors he witnessed. Like his father and grandfather before him, he takes off on an old motorcycle to try to find peace and outrun his nightmares. Instead he finds a storm that almost takes his life. Lucky for him, a special SAR team comes to his rescue. In Mandy and Garrett he just might find the unconditional love he needs to become whole again. less

Juan is on the run for his life when he stumbles across an abandoned Chihuahua pup. What better companion for his flight and then mascot for his initial foray into free enterprise in his new home? But dangerous enemies are determined to track him down. It takes a strong friend to help him survive. Troy grew up in poverty and has clawed his way to success. Until he builds a foolproof security, he hasn’t got time for relationships, or so he tells himself... moreJuan is on the run for his life when he stumbles across an abandoned Chihuahua pup. What better companion for his flight and then mascot for his initial foray into free enterprise in his new home? But dangerous enemies are determined to track him down. It takes a strong friend to help him survive. Troy grew up in poverty and has clawed his way to success. Until he builds a foolproof security, he hasn’t got time for relationships, or so he tells himself. Then an amazing little dog and her equally amazing master charge into his life and he’s captured in a net of lust, danger and obligations he never expected to find. less

Industrial electrician Jake Rasmussen has traveled too much to make a lot of friends, but he finally gave in to impulse and acquired Snick, a feisty rescued mini-schnauzer. Detective Boz Corwin similarly obtained Athena, a retired racing greyhound and a total lady. Both men adore their canine partners, but when the pets meet at the dog park and develop an instant love affair, all hell breaks loose between Jake and Boz, opposites in many ways... moreIndustrial electrician Jake Rasmussen has traveled too much to make a lot of friends, but he finally gave in to impulse and acquired Snick, a feisty rescued mini-schnauzer. Detective Boz Corwin similarly obtained Athena, a retired racing greyhound and a total lady. Both men adore their canine partners, but when the pets meet at the dog park and develop an instant love affair, all hell breaks loose between Jake and Boz, opposites in many ways. Meanwhile, valuable material and components are vanishing from the construction site of a new medical complex where Jake is working. Boz is assigned to the case, and the two must work together. Can they make this and much more work between them? Only their faithful canine companions know for sure. .. Genres: Gay / Contemporary / Mystery / Detective / Series. less

Dylan Norgard is a loner, seeking to heal old wounds as he pursues a newfound dream of training a sled dog team and winning the big one, the Iditarod. Instead of seeking a win in a preliminary race, however, Dylan makes a difficult choice to rescue a stranger lost in a blizzard. This choice and the results throw an unexpected but major change into his solitary life... moreDylan Norgard is a loner, seeking to heal old wounds as he pursues a newfound dream of training a sled dog team and winning the big one, the Iditarod. Instead of seeking a win in a preliminary race, however, Dylan makes a difficult choice to rescue a stranger lost in a blizzard. This choice and the results throw an unexpected but major change into his solitary life. The question is, can he accept and adapt to these changes? Grey must prove himself, pursuing his dream of seeing Alaska firsthand and writing about the world of sled dog racing in such a powerful way it will jumpstart his chosen sports-and-feature writing career. Green and naïve, he almost pays with his life for a bad decision. Can he learn and grow fast enough to survive in the unforgiving environment and overcome a rocky start with his new hero, musher Dylan Norgard, or has he sold that proverbial outhouse? less

While in the Veteran’s Administration hospital to recover from wounds, warrior Gary Sanchez gets a new lease on life from a visiting therapy dog. He knows immediately what he wants to do when he gets out of the hospital and back on his feet. With the help of Angie, a special rescue dog he adopts, Gary follows this dream—smack into a young doctor with a major canine phobia and a hard-ass attitude... moreWhile in the Veteran’s Administration hospital to recover from wounds, warrior Gary Sanchez gets a new lease on life from a visiting therapy dog. He knows immediately what he wants to do when he gets out of the hospital and back on his feet. With the help of Angie, a special rescue dog he adopts, Gary follows this dream—smack into a young doctor with a major canine phobia and a hard-ass attitude. Doctor Mirman Hamardi has struggled and suffered to get his medical degree and build a life in his adopted homeland. Childhood trauma has left him with a deep fear of dogs, so when he sees one in his hospital, he’s ready to kick some serious butt. The man on the other end of the leash, however, is a different matter entirely. What is it about the handsome Latino that draws Mirman like a magnet? Can Gary and Mirman bridge their differences and find a way to fill the aching, empty spot in their lives with each other? Only Angie knows for sure. .. less