Marc Tomassone is home in Tucson after grueling months working as a war photojournalist. He brought with him a racing dog he rescued, and when he calls for a veterinarian, Dr. Angela Brooks arrives. Sparks fly because these two are immediately drawn to each other. When it becomes apparent that Angela is being targeted by an unknown assailant, Marc is determined to keep her safe. In the Slips is a stand-alone story with suspense and mystery, as well as romance, and #3 in the Iron Horse Mystery series. And then there's Gwenny, the beautiful greyhound.