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Coles Old Scores: A Military Romance at Bayshore Shopping Centre in Ottawa, ON
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A silent trauma binds them. A hidden past could tear them apart.
Captain Mira Vance is a master at building walls. After losing her K9 partner in the line of duty, she is a soldier without a mission, navigating a world that feels entirely too quiet. She doesn’t want sympathy, she doesn’t want a shoulder to cry on, and she certainly doesn't want the striking, intensely guarded veterinarian assigned to oversee her transition.
Dr. Evan "Cole" Blackwell knows all about ghosts. He carries the weight of a heavy past and a legacy of operational grief that he keeps safely locked behind a professional exterior. He doesn’t let people in, preferring the uncomplicated loyalty of the working dogs he heals.
But when Mira walks into his facility, the armor they both wear begins to crack. Under the golden light of the training kennels, an unspoken tether forms between them—a shared understanding of what it means to survive when everything else is lost.
As they work together to heal the broken animals in their care, a slow-burn chemistry ignites that neither can fight. But Cole doesn't realize that Mira holds the key to his oldest, deepest wound—she was the soldier guarding his bedside during his darkest hour years ago.
When secrets from the past resurface, will the truth shatter the fragile trust they've built, or will it be the ultimate cure for their broken hearts?
Why Readers Are Loving This Book:
The Human-Animal Bond: A deeply moving portrayal of military working dogs and their role in emotional healing.
Slow-Burn Romance: High-stakes emotional tension, mutual respect, and a protective, layered relationship.
Authentic Military Representation: A grounded, mature, and realistic look at trauma, operational grief, and life after the uniform.
Secret History: A gripping "hidden connection" trope that will keep you turning the pages.
Perfect for fans of emotional military romances, dual POVs, and wounded heroes finding solace in unexpected places. Buy your copy today and join Mira and Cole on their journey toward healing.
A silent trauma binds them. A hidden past could tear them apart.
Captain Mira Vance is a master at building walls. After losing her K9 partner in the line of duty, she is a soldier without a mission, navigating a world that feels entirely too quiet. She doesn’t want sympathy, she doesn’t want a shoulder to cry on, and she certainly doesn't want the striking, intensely guarded veterinarian assigned to oversee her transition.
Dr. Evan "Cole" Blackwell knows all about ghosts. He carries the weight of a heavy past and a legacy of operational grief that he keeps safely locked behind a professional exterior. He doesn’t let people in, preferring the uncomplicated loyalty of the working dogs he heals.
But when Mira walks into his facility, the armor they both wear begins to crack. Under the golden light of the training kennels, an unspoken tether forms between them—a shared understanding of what it means to survive when everything else is lost.
As they work together to heal the broken animals in their care, a slow-burn chemistry ignites that neither can fight. But Cole doesn't realize that Mira holds the key to his oldest, deepest wound—she was the soldier guarding his bedside during his darkest hour years ago.
When secrets from the past resurface, will the truth shatter the fragile trust they've built, or will it be the ultimate cure for their broken hearts?
Why Readers Are Loving This Book:
The Human-Animal Bond: A deeply moving portrayal of military working dogs and their role in emotional healing.
Slow-Burn Romance: High-stakes emotional tension, mutual respect, and a protective, layered relationship.
Authentic Military Representation: A grounded, mature, and realistic look at trauma, operational grief, and life after the uniform.
Secret History: A gripping "hidden connection" trope that will keep you turning the pages.
Perfect for fans of emotional military romances, dual POVs, and wounded heroes finding solace in unexpected places. Buy your copy today and join Mira and Cole on their journey toward healing.
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