When this vet says she will do anything to stop animal abuse . . . she means anything. Sophie Carter is a stubborn, determined veterinarian who is certain her nice community hides a nasty secret, a dog fighting ring, and those animal abusing bastards are going down. Her attempts to find evidence soon attracts the attention of three very different men: An ex-police dog handler who wants to help her.A career criminal who wants to stop her.And an ex-fiancée that would happily destroy her. But how do these seemingly unconnected men know each other? With no one who they appear, each man holds a piece of the puzzle that could eradicate the barbaric amusement. On a blatant promise and a whispered secret, Sophie finds herself confronted by her worst nightmare, the pits, where she must reveal her own complicated past and, once more, fight for her life. Who needs a man to save you when your jailbird daddy taught you everything he knew? A fast paced and totally down to earth tale confronting a disturbing entertainment that still exists worldwide today. With a strong, sensitive heroine who fumbles her way to success, and tough, protective men who threaten Sophie's long held morals. No one will leave the pits unchanged.