Man's Best Friend

For Amos Kent, it began as a relaxing evening sail on Puget Sound. But in a matter of minutes, a violent storm erupted, threatening life and limb. A blinding flash of violet lightning exploding over his skiff turned everything to glowing neon, making time stand still. Then there was only blackness and silence. When he awakens, Amos is in a very different world, where a telepathic dog named Grick becomes his guide to a fantastic realm filled with strange creatures and deadly danger. Their encounter with the sorceress Balera of the night dwelling Karaxians leads them into a beautiful but chilling landscape. Amos and Grick have to make their way to the ancient city of Binaltro in hopes of finding a way out of this bizarre world. Is it a dream, or has he really been transported to this strange world? Amos must find the answer to that question. His life depends on it.

Never say never... After loving and losing a soldier once, Isabella Knowles made a vow: No more military men. She's rebuilt her life and has a classroom full of fifth graders to love, which is more than enough even though her father doesn't agree. When he sets her up on a blind date, she only goes to humor him -- never dreaming that the man she meets will tempt her to break her one rule. In theory, Ethan Masters is not opposed to the wife, kids and house with a white picket fence. But he loves his career as a K-9 handler in the air force, and a dream promotion dangles before him like dog tags. While contemplating his future, he accepts a drunken bet for a blind date, never dreaming that the captivating woman fits perfectly into his ideal, all-American dream. Only one problem. She's gun-shy about all things military. Can Ethan prove to Isabella love is worth the risk?

Can a dog heal two wounded souls? Newly single Kerry Williams is at her wit's end. She's juggling her injured father's care, a new job as the manager of a hip new restaurant and her therapy dog Willow volunteering at the Veteran's Center -- all while struggling to rise above her humiliating heartbreak. When her father's caretaker fails to show one evening, she's terrified she'll lose her job. And then Willow runs away. Panicked, Kerry gives chase and immediately runs smack into a tall, dark and sexy wall of muscle, palming a squirming bundle of fur. Her new hero seems like an answer to her prayers. The last thing K-9 officer Caleb Bradshaw wants, is to babysit his neighbor's father and her dog. He's facing a potential career-ending injury and grieving the death of his working partner, Trigger. Sure he can handle a cranky old man, but the quiet comfort of Willow who follows him around with liquid-eyed sympathy tugs at the heart he's trying to keep walled-off after his many painful losses. Kerry knows Willow can ease Caleb's grief, but he continues to push her away. Even though her life is in shambles and she too should walk, Kerry knows she can't and won't. Will Caleb accept her help or will he close himself off completely?