their sheltering instinct might keep them alive. but can it save them from heartbreak?worldcares scientist tess dagomba is always prepared for danger while touring namibia, africa. so, she wasn't even that surprised when she found herself in need of an emergency rescue. but when her rescuer turned out to be her first love, the man whose heart she shattered two decades ago...well, nothing could've prepared her for that...former seal and iniquus k9 handler levi elliot thought he'd never see tess again. he especially didn't think he'd be able to play the part of hero to her damsel in distress. now, he can't help but wonder if this second chance with the one who got away is a gift from fate or a cosmic joke that'll leave him brokenhearted. again...with their past, their missions, and even mother nature herself working against them, can tess and levi finally get the happily ever after they deserve?only if they're willing to move forward with every sheltering instinct they've ever had...sheltering instinct, book 2 in the cerberus tactical k9 team charlie series, is an action adventure romantic suspense featuring a hero who finds his mojo (literally), and the strong stem heroine of his dreams. download today and get ready for a wild ride.