In the Dog House

When Jackson Hardy returns home after a decade in the Marines to care for his 10-year-old nephew, he unexpectedly reconnects with Emma Mercer, a woman from his past who still ignites strong emotions. Emma, focused on her ambition to earn a doctorate and establish a no-kill dog shelter, is determined to avoid romance, especially with Jackson. However, as they navigate their shared responsibilities for young Matty and the charming influence of a retriever named Bandit, their complicated feelings begin to resurface, challenging their resolve to forget the past.