Danger is heating up... When Carly Reese's beloved fashion boutique catches fire, she sees her dreams go up in smoke. The good news is that Carly was saved from the flames by a barking dog nearby. She soon discovers the heroic pooch is a trained K-9 who's guarding his unconscious partner ...a gorgeous firefighter who ends up in Carly's arms. Noah Glover and his K-9 are a fearless duo, and Noah has clearly met his match with the brave, beautiful Carly. Soon they team up to track down the arsonist behind the blast - a psychotic criminal who's intent on framing Noah. Meanwhile, the sparks between Noah and and Carly could ignite a five-alarm fire. Should they smother their feelings in the name of justice...or fan the flames of passion? Find out in Explosive Forces! "A power-packed tale of romance and suspense...Rival Forces is Ayres' best yet."--RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!)