Landscape architect Nick LeGrande has never experienced a more disastrous trip! When he ends up stranded in a Colorado blizzard, he’s glad to have the company of his little canine buddy, Cedric, whom circumstances forced him to bring along. Then a sexy Good Samaritan rescues them and Nick is introduced to a world he hardly knew existed. He is quickly enthralled.<br><br> Caleb Storm is a loner, a rancher whose Native American blood sets him a bit apart from most of his fellows. When a spring blizzard dumps Nick LeGrande and his tiny dog into Caleb’s life, he and his old stock dog Cheyenne hardly know what to make of their visitors.<br><br>Caleb finds Nick very attractive but doubts such a successful and 28e man could have any interest in him. However, their dogs hit it off from the start and seem to conspire to get their masters together. Can a pair of canine cupids work the necessary magic?

The Maltese Terror

Time passed slowly. Nick dozed briefly only to wake up when Cedric squirmed, seeking a less confining position. “Hold on there, buddy; I’m giving you all the space I can.” He tucked his hand under the furry bottom, shifting the dog while keeping him close. He felt a sudden surge of gratitude that events had forced him to bring his small partner along. Cedric’s company provided a real boost now.


Some people might laugh, but Nick knew the loyal love of a canine companion couldn’t be beat. Nick’s main regret about his pet was that he lacked the ability to spend as much time with Cedric as he would like to. The personable little guy had won a way into Nick’s heart when he first saw the pup, and only succeeded in getting more entrenched with time.


Chapter 4