A Ten Rigs Texas Tale Series by Jen FitzGerald

After a bomb takes his leg and the life of his beloved military working dog, Scott Hudson returns home to Ten Rigs, Texas, and once again finds sanctuary in the local animal shelter. Between recovery, physical therapy, and getting the kennel into shape, Scott's out of the life loop and the love game. For six months Ben Thompson has watched Scott work wonders with the kennel and the dogs, admiring his focus and dedication... moreAfter a bomb takes his leg and the life of his beloved military working dog, Scott Hudson returns home to Ten Rigs, Texas, and once again finds sanctuary in the local animal shelter. Between recovery, physical therapy, and getting the kennel into shape, Scott's out of the life loop and the love game. For six months Ben Thompson has watched Scott work wonders with the kennel and the dogs, admiring his focus and dedication. A pickup basketball game leads to a confession and a change in the nature of their relationship. When Scott's dog, Sylvester, gets injured, Scott goes into a tail spin and blames his feelings for Ben for Sylvester’s accident. Will powerful emotions derail Scott and Ben's budding romance? less

Once bitten/twice shy, Aiden O'Leary, proprietor of O'Leary's Pub, swore to never be the other man. He put up with his ex's infidelities and accusations of the same for far longer than he should have, all in the name of 'for better, for worse' and what he thought was true love. Home on leave, Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Jake Hardison stops by the pub for a beer on his way to the local motel and is blown away by the changes time has wrought to his high school crush... moreOnce bitten/twice shy, Aiden O'Leary, proprietor of O'Leary's Pub, swore to never be the other man. He put up with his ex's infidelities and accusations of the same for far longer than he should have, all in the name of 'for better, for worse' and what he thought was true love. Home on leave, Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Jake Hardison stops by the pub for a beer on his way to the local motel and is blown away by the changes time has wrought to his high school crush. Aiden is shocked to discover that Jake isn't quite as straight as Aiden had always thought. Sparks fly between Aiden and Jake when Aiden offers Jake his spare bed...room, but when Aiden learns of Jake's not-quite-divorced status, he sends him away for the four days it'll take for Jake's divorce to become final. Two days later, Jake goes absent without much of a by-your-leave to Aiden. Aiden's left feeling betrayed and foolish. Again. When Jake returns to Ten Rigs, will Aiden forgive and forget? less