Paws and Claws Series by Argentina Ryder

A down on his luck stylist. A recently divorced attorney. Love shows up where you least expect it.Nolan is a whiz at styling other people's hair, but his own life is a mess. He lost a promotion and got cheated on by his jerk of a boyfriend. Now he's being dragged into a lawsuit with his roommate. What else could happen?Harrison is getting over a divorce and doing a favor for his son by representing his best friend in court... moreA down on his luck stylist. A recently divorced attorney. Love shows up where you least expect it.Nolan is a whiz at styling other people's hair, but his own life is a mess. He lost a promotion and got cheated on by his jerk of a boyfriend. Now he's being dragged into a lawsuit with his roommate. What else could happen?Harrison is getting over a divorce and doing a favor for his son by representing his best friend in court. But when this handsome young man walks into his law office and starts flirting with him, he can't resist those urges anymore.Neither one is prepared for the electricity sizzling between them. But Harrison is twenty years older than Nolan, his good friend’s dad, and his attorney in the lawsuit. Their passion burns hot and they can’t stay away from each other. Are they willing to risk it all to find love?Old Dogs and New Tricks is an age-gap contemporary gay romance by Argentina Ryder, filled with laughter, puppies, and finding love where you least expect it. Pick up this twist on a classic romance today! less

An awkward introvert. A handsome veterinarian. What happens after your dream comes true?Since his parents' death, Luke has retreated into an isolated lifestyle. The high point of his week is taking his foster dog to the vet's office, where he can talk to Doctor Chance and imagine what it would be like to hold him. To touch him. To kiss him.Chance is smart, handsome, and rich, yet he doesn't date - ever. He's never found anyone who wants him for him... moreAn awkward introvert. A handsome veterinarian. What happens after your dream comes true?Since his parents' death, Luke has retreated into an isolated lifestyle. The high point of his week is taking his foster dog to the vet's office, where he can talk to Doctor Chance and imagine what it would be like to hold him. To touch him. To kiss him.Chance is smart, handsome, and rich, yet he doesn't date - ever. He's never found anyone who wants him for him. But there's something about Luke and his wry humor that makes Chance's heart beat faster.Their mutual attraction is obvious to everyone except for them, until one night when a special dog brings them together, and they can't hide their longing for each other anymore. But their lives are vastly different, and neither one is capable of love—or are they? Can these two men who've both given up on romance accept the challenge and dare to love each other, or will real life crash down on them and force them apart? less

A grouchy professor. A broody handyman. A deception that quickly spirals out of control.Levi moves back to Houston and wants to rejoin the family's construction business. They agree on one condition - he takes the job with the grouchy, hard to please client. Levi agrees. He's a professional—what could go wrong?Noah's fixer upper is quickly turning into a money pit. It doesn't help that he used to have feelings for his sexy new contractor— who doesn't even remember him... moreA grouchy professor. A broody handyman. A deception that quickly spirals out of control.Levi moves back to Houston and wants to rejoin the family's construction business. They agree on one condition - he takes the job with the grouchy, hard to please client. Levi agrees. He's a professional—what could go wrong?Noah's fixer upper is quickly turning into a money pit. It doesn't help that he used to have feelings for his sexy new contractor— who doesn't even remember him. But when he spots a chance to help Levi and get some free home improvement upgrades, he takes it. All he has to do it pretend to be Levi's boyfriend for a few days. No problem.Old urges ignite into a night of sizzling passion—and then another, and another. But Levi's dreams of a big family don't mesh with Noah's pessimistic views on relationships. They're complete opposites and totally wrong for each other - or are they?All Bark and No Bite is book three of Argentina Ryder's Paws and Claws series, a gay contemporary romance set in Houston's dog rescue community, filled with love, laughter, and puppies. less

One terrible night changed their lives forever. Can they learn to forgive each other—and themselves?Ten years ago, Diego Duarte had it all—a close family, a four-year college scholarship, and the secret love of their high school's quarterback. But his foolish choices tore apart his family and ruined his best chance at a brighter future. Diego's rebuilt a good life for himself, but he knows the damage that comes with loving the wrong person. He'll never make that mistake again... moreOne terrible night changed their lives forever. Can they learn to forgive each other—and themselves?Ten years ago, Diego Duarte had it all—a close family, a four-year college scholarship, and the secret love of their high school's quarterback. But his foolish choices tore apart his family and ruined his best chance at a brighter future. Diego's rebuilt a good life for himself, but he knows the damage that comes with loving the wrong person. He'll never make that mistake again.When Brody Hollis moved back to his family's farm—the one he was kicked off of when his parents discovered he was gay—he vowed to turn it into a place of healing and recovery. Now he trains rescue dogs to work as service animals as he tries to keep his nephews out of the foster system. He's served his country, his family, and his business. What would it be like to just spend some time and energy on himself?Diego's wondering if a move across the country might jump-start a new career, while Brody's looking for financial backers for his organization. They're complete opposites in every way. But one unexpected encounter threatens to throw all their careful plans into jeopardy. The last time they dared to love each other, everything fell apart. Can they trust in that love to make their lives whole again?Like Cats and Dogs is the fourth book in Argentina Ryder's Paws and Claws contemporary gay romance series about love and life in the Houston animal rescue community. If you like stories with plenty of heart, steam, and puppies, pick it up today! less