After being brutally dumped, freelance designer Ellie Rookwood has shut herself off to being hurt again. After all, she's happy with just her sweet greyhound Bella for company. But when a stray dog attacks her faithful companion, all Ellie can think about is rushing to the nearest vet. The last thing on her mind is the thought of meeting the woman who can save her dog—and her heart. After a series of failed relationships, veterinarian Harika Knowles has nearly given up on finding her soulmate. When Ellie runs into her clinic with a severely injured greyhound, Harika can't resist the aloof, tattooed woman. After hiring Ellie to redo her clinic's logo, she discovers that she's falling for the lonely designer. The only problem is that, despite their sizzling chemistry, Ellie doesn't seem to know that she's gay. Can Harika help her figure it out before she walks out of the clinic—and her life—for good? And will Bella and Harika's Shih Tzu mix, Betsy, ever get along?

Animal shelter manager Tyra Haines is absolutely committed to the pets under her care. Despite having limited resources and staff, her boundless compassion and patience make her good at her job. But when the county decides to drastically cut the shelter's funding, the lives of her beloved animals hang in the balance. Tyra is ready to do whatever it takes to save her shelter and the animals she loves. Software engineer Jackie Keppel took the plunge and adopted a child from the foster care system. Seven-year-old Mia is a sweet girl, perceptive and smart. But she's old enough to know she can't just trust anyone, and Jackie struggles to connect with her. Remembering her childhood dog, Jackie takes Mia to adopt her own, determined to give her the love she never received from her own parents. But when they arrive at the shelter, Jackie meets beautiful, easygoing Tyra, unearthing feelings she thought she'd buried—feelings of being attracted to women. Jackie finds herself returning to the shelter again and again just to see Tyra. When she learns about the budget cuts, she finds that she's invested in both the shelter and the passionate woman who runs it. But can Jackie overcome the legacy of her parents' bigotry? And can Tyra find a way to save the lives of the shelter pets?