Wyatt Janson needed a change of scenery in the worst way, so he packed up his dog and moved to a small tourist town. When he spots a man in a vermilion beanie, he’s intrigued. Why would someone would wear such a hat in the middle of summer? Their paths keep crossing, and Wyatt soon learns that Truitt Rackley owns a dog grooming and training service. It’s the perfect opportunity for Wyatt to meet Tru.<br><br>What begins as friendship quickly blossoms into more. But Tru’s happy demeanor hides a sad past. The hat he wears is only one part of it. Tru needs Wyatt’s support as he deals with the fallout, and Wyatt is glad to be able to provide it. Now that he’s found Tru, he knows he’ll do whatever he must to keep him. Can two broken men find the happily ever after they’ve been searching for?

One in Vermilion

“You still taking him to Dr. Johnson?” Tru raised his voice slightly to be heard over the clippers.


I shook my head. Nodded. Shook it again. “I haven’t had a chance to call Dr. Moorthi yet. I was doing the research, and she’s got great reviews. But Aldo isn’t due for a checkup for months and…” A sour feeling turned my stomach. How big would that lump have gotten if it hadn’t been found for months? Would I have noticed it before then? I’d like to think so since I was so active about my dog’s care but—


Tru’s hand in front of my face brought my attention back to him. “Do you want me to call her?”


Tru got the scissors again to finish trimming. “I could call her if you want. We could see what she says.”


Chapter 9