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!)"