<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Navy SEAL Jack Daniels (save the jokes, he's heard them all) and his trusty Belgian Malinois sidekick Dakota are back home in Asheville, North Carolina, after a bomb left them scarred. Unable to accept that he'll never be able to return to his team, Jack is looking for a miracle. What he isn't looking for is a permanent relationship, though he's open to a no-strings distraction at the magic hands of gorgeous local potter Nichole Masters"--Back cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><strong>From award-winning author Sandra Owens comes the first book in a suspenseful new series full of adventure, sparks-flying romance and companionship between a Navy SEAL, a local artist, and their dogs.</strong><br /><br />Navy SEAL Jack Daniels (save the jokes, he's heard them all) and his trusty Belgian Malinois sidekick, Dakota, are back home in Asheville, North Carolina, after a bomb left them scarred. Unable to accept that he'll never be able to return to his team, Jack is looking for a miracle. What he isn't looking for is a permanent relationship, though he's open to a no-strings distraction at the magic hands of gorgeous local potter Nichole Masters.<br /><br />Nichole is on a losing streak with men. Her ex-boyfriend won't stay gone, a competitor is out to ruin her business and even her rescue pup, Rambo, is refusing to get in line. A chance run-in with a navy SEAL turned canine companion trainer might solve the dog problem. The fact Jack is easy on the eyes doesn't hurt, either.<br /><br />But when Nichole feels like she's being watched, Jack is the only person she can turn to. He's a protector and problem solver by nature and training. Accepting his protection is one thing--Nichole didn't count on falling in love.<br /><br />"With realistic characters, witty banter, a well-written storyline, and a bit of action thrown in, <em>Keeping Guard</em> will draw readers in from the first page until the last." --<em>Harlequin Junkie</em><br /><br /><strong>Operation K-9 Brothers</strong><br /><br />Book 1: <em>Operation K-9 Brothers</em><br />Book 2: <em> Keeping Guard</em><br />Book 3: <em> Mountain Rescue</em><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"An intriguing, moving, sexy & heartfelt romance with wonderful characters & dogs you cannot get enough of...A definite must read!" --<em>Goodreads review </em> <p/>"It has it all: the handsome, mouthwatering hero, the cute dogs, the feisty and cute heroine and a great plot. I can't wait till the next book in the series comes out." --<em>Goodreads review</em> <p/>"Plenty of romance, some suspense, good humor, and, of course, plenty of 4-legged furry buddies." <em>--Goodreads review</em><br><br>