Mike Dufrane fled a traumatic youth, hard years haunted by an abusive biker father, poverty and degradation, by escaping into the military. There he found only more savage violence. Then a chance encounter with an animal rescue group showed him another way. On an Indian reservation in the southwest, he finds a place to make a difference. Rez Dogs Rescue Shelter will be his route to build a positive life. Then a handsome Native American rides up on a Harley and throws Mike’s plans for a loop.<br><br>Adam was not there when his kid brother needed guidance and a firm hand. Back from two tours with Special Forces, he starts a youth center on the Rez to try to atone for his error but he cannot give up his Harley or his image as one bad ass biker. When an outsider starts a shelter for abused and neglected dogs, Adam initially finds it ludicrous but then recognizes a purpose similar to his own. However, the stranger seems to fear or hate bikers and is reluctant to begin a friendship. When crime and danger threaten both their projects, they have to join forces to prevail and suppressed attraction bursts into flame.

Rez Dogs and Scooter Trash

Adam managed to detour past the old Dollar Store almost every day after that. He wasn’t quite sure why the stranger intrigued him. He’d read tension and perhaps even fear in the man’s posture, yet he’d stood there, steady and controlled. He didn’t back down, explained himself in a direct way, and exuded dogged determination.


He sure wasn’t lazy, anyway. Every day Adam could see changes to the dilapidated building—paint, a couple of new windows, and repairs of the damage done over several months of vacancy. Trucks came and went, bringing in more supplies, which the guy dutifully lugged inside. Then finally a sign went up out front: Rez Dogs Rescue Shelter. Beneath the large red letters in smaller black ones, it said “Another project of the International Foundation for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.” The sign also provided a couple of numbers to call to report injured or abandoned animals.


Chapter 5