Ranger by Nora Phoenix (ePUB)

Since my discharge, I’ve been walking under a perpetual storm. Then I meet Julian, the bright spot I never knew I needed. I’ve tried everything to calm my PTSD—yoga, bizarre sun‑bathing rituals—yet nothing sticks. When my brother suggests a service dog, I figure I’ve got nothing left to lose. The dog arrives with a perky, off‑beat trainer who won’t leave my mind, and suddenly I’m forced to confront a side of myself I never imagined. I tell myself I’m too broken for love, but the chance to explore this unexpected part of me is too tempting to ignore. The more time I spend with Julian, the more I wonder if I’m actually worth rescuing.

Ranger delivers a light‑hearted, low‑angst MM romance starring a gruff veteran, a sunny animal trainer, a cantankerous goat, a deaf donkey, and a series of steamy moments that lead to an undeniably happy conclusion. Though the hero first appeared as a side character in Heart (Ballsy Boys 3), this story stands on its own and can be enjoyed independently.