Debbie Mason meets Lizzie Shane in this small-town romance where a burned-by-love veterinarian arranges a fake partnership with a down-on-her-luck city girl in order to save his family business. When Amarie Walker goes for something she goes big--including starting over. Leaving her cheating ex and entire D.C. life in the rearview she crash lands in a small town with no plan no money and no job. An opening at the animal clinic is the only gig for miles no surprise considering the vet is a certified grump. If Eli Calvary ever cracked a smile Amarie might faint on sight from shock. At least his adorable golden retriever appreciates her fabulousness...and shares her love of daily treats! When Eli took over his late father s practice he quickly discovered the clinic was facing foreclosure. So there s no time for social niceties especially not flirting even with someone as gorgeous bubbly and business-savvy as Amarie. Yet when Eli needs to invent an investor on the fly it s her name that comes to his lips. Now for the sake of their furry clients Eli and Amarie hustle to save the clinic trying to ignore the nonstop sparks between them. Because while their partnership may be fake their connection already feels way too real.