If he's not careful, he'll end up in the emotional doghouse and might not ever make it out... For Haley Redmon, must love dogs is more than just a saying; it's a way of life. She'd never want a romantic relationship with a man who didn't get along with her animals. So, when her dog seems to approve of the handsome real estate broker she's falling for, Haley's thrilled. But then a new puppy joins her tribe and everything changes... Austin Young wasn't looking for romance when he came to Oak Creek, but he isn't about to turn his back on it, either. And Haley is perfect...except for her insistence on adopting an intolerable, destructive puppy. With so many animals to care for, he can't help but wonder if there's even room in her life-or heart-for him... Will a little hell-raiser of a puppy destroy the fragile bonds Haley and Austin have built? Or will this pair of opposites find a way to overcome their differences and take a real shot at happily ever after?