Puppy Steps to Love: Furr-Ever Yours

When ex-Navy SEAL Xavier Stone moves to Sweatlove Mountain with his six-year-old son, he’s focused on one thing—giving Connor the stable, loving home he deserves. After losing his fiancée in a tragic home invasion, Xavier has kept his heart locked away. But when a Free Puppies sign in the window of Hadley Cruiz’s pet boutique catches his eye, his world changes.

Hadley has spent her life building a cozy, happy existence in her hometown, running Sweetlove Pet Boutique. When a rugged, single dad walks into her shop looking for a puppy, sparks fly the moment their eyes meet. The attraction is instant, undeniable—and completely unexpected.

Xavier walks out of the boutique with a puppy for Connor, and a date with Hadley.

What starts as one sweet night quickly turns into something more. As they navigate a mischievous Frenchie pup and the challenges of blending their worlds, Xavier must decide if he’s ready to open his heart again.

If you love protective single dads, insta-love, and sweet, swoony romance, this small-town love story is for you!