title: Not a Dog Person
author:  Garrick Cox 
description: Garrick is a writer who typically dabbles in dark fantasy and horror fiction. He has written a number of short stories of the more gut-wrenching variety.
zlib_text: Annabeth Albert’s Hotshots series continues—the emotions and
  intensity of Chicago Fire with the raw, natural elements of Man vs.
  Wild.
  Smoke jumping is Garrick Nelson’s life. Nothing, not severe injuries nor the brutal physical therapy
  that follows, is going to stop him from getting back with his crew. But when a lost dog shows up on
  his front porch, he can’t turn her away, and he can’t take care of her on his own. Thankfully, help
  comes in the form of his sexy new dog-loving neighbor. As they work together, trying to rehome their
  little princess, Garrick can’t resist his growing attraction for the other man, even though he knows this
  guy isn’t the staying type.
  Rain Fisher doesn’t take anything too seriously. He dances through life, one adventure at a time, never
  settling in one place for too long. When his hot, conveniently buff, neighbor shows up on his doorstep,
  dog in tow, Rain’s determined to save not just the adorable puppy, but her reluctant owner as well. He
  never expects thei