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

“What do you see? Why are you looking at me like that?”


Adam smiled, a slow smile, almost flirtatious. “You were scared shitless when you got on the bike. There’s something about a scooter you never told me. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have asked you to ride with me, but you found your way through it. I’m proud of you. When you’re ready, you can tell me.”


Mike nodded. “Yeah, it’s been a long time since I was around a motorcycle. Lots of memories, some okay and some pretty bad. But I’m okay with it now. I’ll ride with you anytime you want to.”


They ate and talked casually, about the shelter and the kids, about life on the reservation and a few of their experiences in the military. Before they finished their pie a-la mode, the space between them had begun to spark with tension and awareness. It was back, with a vengeance—the attraction, the hunger and need that had tugged at them from the first meeting.


“Let’s get out of here,” Adam said. “I’m glad it’s no farther.”


Chapter 20