#TeaserTuesday this week is Tides of the Heart by Dave Henderson. A small town, pet-friendly romance with a soldier finding his home and happiness. Once you've enjoyed this sweet excerpt, the book is available now.
From the blurb:
I’ve been a lot of things in my life—a friend, a soldier, a survivor, a man haunted by shadows. But, I never expected to be in a small coastal town. I was trying to piece together the fragments of a life shattered by war. Brookings, Oregon, was supposed to be a quiet place to hide away, but instead, it became the stage for a story I never saw coming.
It all started with a wounded German Shepherd—Shadow. He barged into my life, all paws and pain, just when I thought I had nothing left to give. And then there was Jordan, the town’s kind-hearted veterinarian with a secret of his own. He’s got this smile that could light up the darkest night, but he's been living in silence, literally. A hearing disorder kept him isolated, just as my PTSD kept me locked in my own head.
We were two broken men, hiding from the world until Shadow brought us together. I never imagined a dog could mend two broken souls. But there we were, caring for this brave creature and finding solace in each other. Jordan, with his gentle hands and empathetic eyes, slowly became my anchor. And somehow, through runs on the beach and quiet moments, we started to heal—not just Shadow, but ourselves.
Before I knew it, this town, this life, became something worth fighting for. Jordan showed me that even in the darkest times, there’s a way out, a way to live and love again. But let’s not get too sappy—because this journey wasn’t all smooth sailing. We faced our demons, both from the past and the ones we created in our heads. Yet, standing by each other’s side, we found strength in vulnerability and love in the least expected places.
So here’s the thing: Brookings gave me more than a fresh start. It gave me Jordan, Shadow, and a family I never thought I’d have. And in the end, it turns out that maybe, just maybe, we saved each other.
Excerpt:
Alex glanced at the veterinarian as he left. He saw that Rebecca noticed his momentary distraction and tried to recover.
She couldn’t resist a teasing smile.
“He’s quite a catch, isn’t he, sweetie?” she asked.
Alex blinked, surprised, and blushed, but he chuckled in response. “Yeah, he seems like a great guy.”
Rebecca teased Alex a bit more when she noticed his blush. “Aw, look at you,” she said with an affectionate grin. “I see the cookie monster scrubs he’s wearing caught your attention, huh?” Using her best Cookie Monster impersonation, Rebecca shouted, “Me want cookies!”, making Alex chuckle.
Alex rolled his eyes playfully, a faint smile on his face. “Alright, you got me,” he admitted. His stature made his awkwardness stand out even more. “But let’s focus on getting Shadow comfortable. We can discuss my love life—or lack thereof—later.”
With a shared laugh, they started to get to work with Shadow’s care. Rebecca spent the next forty-five minutes explaining the charting process to Alex and going over all that he had been through in surgery and what care would be needed.
Tides of the Heart is currently available as an e-book and paperback and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
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