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"Former US Marine Jess Winslow reenters civilian life a new widow, with little more to her name than a falling down house, a medical discharge for PTSD, and a loyal dog named Lucy. The only thing she actually cares about is that dog, a black-and-white pit bull mix who helps her cope with the devastating memories of her time in Afghanistan. After fifteen years -- nearly half his life -- in state prison, Mason Burke owns one set of clothes, a wallet,...

Surgeon Simon Bradley, who, scarred since childhood, moves from place to place to avoid emotional attachments, helping to heal children who need his skillful touch, is surprised to discover that, after meeting therapy dog trainer Montana Hendrix, he is in no hurry to leave Fool's Gold.

Still mourning the death of her previous dog, Sharron Kahn Luttrell decides to volunteer as a weekend puppy raiser in a program for prison-trained service dogs. Daisy captures Sharron's heart the moment she's handed the leash. Keith, the convict who cares for Daisy during the week, seems intimidating at first, but he is soft-spoken and polite. Each new command Daisy masters suggests a man who is patient, persistent, and committed. Sharron and Keith...

Madeline Finn hopes Star can become a therapy dog. But first he needs to pass his test. They have been practicing all the skills he needs to master. They practice meeting people. They practice sitting still when a bike goes by. They even practice meeting other dogs. Now Madeline Finn and Star are off to Walker Oaks, a retirement community where Star will take his tests. They face a variety of challenges and meet several new friends. But Madeline Finn...

"Darcy Stone is game for anything -- except sexy Navy vet and physical therapist AJ Colten, who'd rejected her when she needed him most. Now AJ needs Darcy to help him secure grants for his patients. Unfortunately she can't refuse -- the money will help fund her passion project rescuing S&R dogs to place with emotionally wounded soldiers. Forced to fake a relationship, AJ and Darcy grow closer. And they have to ask: how much between them is pretend?"...

"These adorable service puppies are matchmakers in the making ... Dawn Vasquez never takes life too seriously. But when she rescues a golden retriever named Gigi, Dawn begins to imagine what it'd be like to settle down and let someone rely on her for a change. Unfortunately, Adam Dearborn-a handsome, hopelessly buttoned-up cattle rancher in need of a guide dog-has also fallen in love with the little ball of fluff and stubbornly insists that no other...

"Can a dog lead the way to finding one's humanity? After spending years in prison for a crime she didn't intend to commit, Rose Collins is suddenly free. Someone who knows about the good work she has done--training therapy dogs while serving time--has arranged for her early release. This benefactor has even set her up with a job in the Massachusetts community of Gloucester. Meghan Custer is a wheelchair-bound war veteran. Ever since she was matched...

"When Sophie Vasquez and her sisters dreamed up Puppy Promise-their service puppy training school-it was supposed to be her chance to bring some good into the world. But how can she expect to do anything when no one will take her seriously? Enter Harrison Parks: a rough, gruff, take-no-bull wildlife firefighter in need of a diabetic service dog. He couldn't be a more unlikely fit for Sophie or Bubbles--the sweet Pomeranian she knows will be his perfect...

"A decade ago, former military counterintelligence officer Terry Henry joined his precocious young daughter, Kyria, on a trip to a nursing home in order to allow its residents to play with their family dog, a golden retriever named riley. Terry was astounded by the transformations that unfolded before his eyes. Soon after, Terry and Kyria started their service dog organization, paws4people, with the goal of pairing dogs with human beings in need of...