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

He saw the momma dog first, a mottled brown, gray, and white mid-sized dog of no obvious breed. This was clearly not her first litter. From the looks of her, she had suckled quite a few pups over her life. When she got close, he could see the scars and bites on her, some nearly healed and others fresh and raw. It looked like she’d been whipped on quite a bit and maybe had had to fight to defend her den and the litter.


She crouched, caught between a whimper and a snarl as he approached her. He talked in a soft voice and moved slowly, crouching to get down closer to the dog’s level. “Come on, girl. I know you’re hungry and it’s hard to take care of those babies. Come on up here and let me help you. I’ve got a warm place for you to sleep, a safe place, and full dishes.”3


Chapter 6