On a bright autumn day, Flynn Marlowe lost his best friend, a beagle named Barley, while out on a hike in Seattle’s Discovery Park. On a cold winter day, Mac Bowersox found his best friend, a lost, scared, and emaciated beagle, on the streets of Seattle. Two men. One dog. When Flynn and Mac meet by chance in a park the next summer, there’s a problem -- who does Barley really belong to? Flynn wants him back, but he can see that Mac rescued him and loves him just as much as he does. Mac wants to keep the dog, and he can imagine how heartbreaking losing him would be -- but that's just what Flynn experienced. A “shared custody” compromise might be just the way to work things out. But will the arrangement be successful? Mac and Flynn are willing to try it ... and along the way, they just might fall in love.

Lost and Found

Clara stuck out her hand. “My name is Clara Brown. I’m legal counsel for Mr. Marlowe here. Are you aware of Washington State statute number 365.7?”


“That particular statute refers to the ownership of domestic animals.”


Clara drew in a breath, and Flynn couldn’t repress a smile as she literally puffed herself up with self-importance.


“The statute states that stealing an animal, be it cat, dog, or hamster, from its rightful owner is a felony, punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 or up to three years in prison.” She paused for effect. “Or both.”


The redhead was the same shade as one of those puffy clouds drifting by above his head. It looked as though he was having trouble swallowing. What a bullshit artist Clara was! Flynn couldn’t believe the guy was buying what she was selling.


But he appeared to be. And that gave Flynn hope.


Chapter 15