A rescue in need of cash. A broken heart in need of mending. Giving up and going back to work as an attorney didn't appeal to Jay, even though he knew it would bring in money to save his failing rescue, 2 Hearts Ranch. When Cody shows up after walking out on him too many years ago, Jay wonders if his former lover is playing a trick on him, or if Cody's arrival answers more than one of his prayers. Tired of not being accepted for who he was—a gay man—Cody walked away from his family's fortune to go after the man he loved—Jay. When he hears about the rescue's financial troubles, he knows he can help. Except some wounds take longer than others to heal, and he has to prove to Jay that this time, he's going to stay.

Arcelio (Ace) Mendez lost his career as a jockey and part of his leg in a horrible accident during a race. He thought he'd lost his lover, Danny Raines, too. Ready to move on with his life, he accepts an invitation from 2 Hearts Rescue to come see the horse he'd been riding when the accident happened. When he arrives, he discovers Danny's there, and they have a lot of catching up to do. Danny would have kicked himself for not being there for Ace during his rehabilitation, except he'd had an accident getting to the hospital and shattered his ankle. His career as an exercise rider was over, and his self-destructive behavior ensured that career would stay dead. He found himself at 2 Hearts Rescue and it seemed that not only had the rescue saved him, but it also brought Ace back into his life. He has to prove to Ace that he won't run again, and together they can make a new home. NOTE: Each book in this series can be read on its own, though characters reappear through the books. A portion of the proceeds for this book are donated to animal rescue causes.

A damaged jockey who feared riding again... Reyes Soto relived the accident that ended his career and the life the racehorse he'd been riding nearly every day. The demons in his mind kept him from even thinking about riding again. Until his friend Arcelio invited him to 2 Hearts Rescue and he meets a horse named Badger and an ex-con. Both touch his heart and give him hope...if only the demons of PTSD from his accident would let him go. An ex-con who finds a talent for construction... Beck keeps his past hidden. He knows his record isn't good, and when he's sent to 2 Hearts Rescue to do community service after a fight he in no way regretted, he thinks he's going to get in his time and leave. It's what he's always done. But the horses mean something, and he discovers he likes the carpentry tasks he has a talent for. He also wants a certain ex-jockey. He doesn't want to be judged for his past, and he certainly isn't going to judge Reyes for him. Now to convince him that he's interested in staying once his time is served, and he'd like Reyes to stay with him.

Sebastian blamed himself for selling Phillip the horse that caused his paralysis and made a one-sided decision to end their relationship right then. Except he never forgot Phillip, nor the steamy nights they shared, and when he runs into Phillip at 2 Hearts Rescue, he realizes that he's been given a second chance. That is if Phillip wants to give him one... Phillip recovered from his fall and created a new life, one that kept him confined in a wheelchair, but he never blamed Sebastian for the accident which claimed his ability to walk. He'd also never forgotten the man he loved. A chance encounter brings them back together again. A hot weekend at a horse show proves that they still have chemistry and the sex is scorching. Now, it's up to Phillip to accept the second chance Sebastian provides, not just at love, but also at a life with horses.

Ethan has a problem. The rescue barn cat he's taken in has gotten loose and he needs someone with a long...ladder to get him down and safe. He texts his friend Robbie, whom he's lusted after for years. When Robbie shows up with his ladder, he rescues more than just the cat. Robbie knows Ethan needs something to get him away from his work. Running the Feline Unit for 2 Hearts Rescue might be just the ticket. But first, he needs to convince Ethan that not only are they good friends, but they can be even more...

Mathias inherited the feral colony his mother cared for and wants to finish her mission to get all the cats fixed and hopefully some adopted into good homes. He turns to 2 Hearts Rescue, where Jay and Cody agree to provide the support he needs. He's thankful for their help, and that of the new veterinarian in town, Brent. They work well together, and a sudden kiss takes things to the next level. Brent admires Mathias' passion for the colony of stray cats, and his desire to see them fixed and better cared for is admirable. And his attraction to the older man is off the charts hot. They work well together in handling the cats, and he knows they'll be very good together in bed. It might just be up to him to make the first move.

Sam's anxious about the Thanksgiving dinner he's holding at 2 Hearts Rescue for Jay, Cody, and everyone else at the farm. He's also busy with his restaurant and certain that he's over the fact that his lover and business partner, Curt, left. And then Curt returns, and Sam wonders if his former lover is about to upend his world once again. Curt is back, and he's determined to show Sam how much he changed. When he takes in a stray kitten, something his old self would never do, he thinks it's a sign. He's ready. To take back his half of the restaurant and to convince Sam that he's here...to stay.

Jude returned to Wyoming looking reunite with his former lover Payton. A chance to play a cowboy at the 2 Hearts Rescue holiday event brought him face to face with...Santa? Underneath that costume, Payton was as hot as ever and when a tiny stray shows up on Patyon's doorstep, Jude realizes he has a ready made family. If only he could convince Payton that he's back for good.

When Jay and Cody help out the state's humane society by taking in four pregnant mares, they know they'll be in for lots of all nighters. Good thing the other couples at 2 Hearts Rescue are ready to help out. With the anticipation of motherhood, Phillip and Sebastian have plans that could change everything at the rescue, and provide an intriguing new opportunity for Aricelo and Reyes. This book celebrates equine motherhood and catches the reader up on the four couples mentioned in the boxed set Hot & Rescued. This book can stand alone, though the reader will find more enjoyment by also reading each couple's story as well.