Rookie K-9 Unit Series

PERSON OF INTEREST  When rookie K-9 officer Shane West and his German shepherd partner find the lead police dog trainer murdered, he's determined to bring the killer to justice. But then he discovers Gina Perry hiding nearbya pretty junior trainer who had the motive, means and opportunity to kill her boss. Gina insists her troubled brother is the real murderer and this isn't the first time he's killed. And when Gina's brother comes after her, Shane is assigned to protect her and uncover the truth. Suddenly, Shanea cop who always hoped to join a big-city forcevows to stay by Gina's side as a murderer lurks in the small-town shadows.  Rookie K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners.

THE PROTECTOR'S MISSION  Honoring a promise to a fallen comrade, former army medic David Evans heads to Arizona to check up on the soldier's sister. But as his train pulls into Desert Valley, David witnesses a drug run gone wrong and narrowly avoids the bullets flying his way. And when the police show up, he discovers the investigating officer is the woman he's supposed to look after. With a fiercely protective K-9 partner and a new badge, Whitney Godwin insists she can take care of herself and her infant daughter. But the criminals want both David and Whitney permanently silenced, so David will stop at nothing to protect the family he yearns to join.  Rookie K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners

A PERILOUS REUNION  Framed for a crime he didn't commit, Lee Earnshaw is two weeks out of prison when an ex-con tries to kill him and his former love, K-9 rookie cop Ellen Foxcroft. Recognizing their attacker as a man he met in prison, Lee knows he must be the intended target. But is the shooter settling a score, or does Lee have something he wants? Determined to start over, training puppies and maybe getting a second chance with Ellen, Lee vows to keep both of them safe. But as they investigate together, Ellen's golden retriever partner at their side, they find themselves dead center in a killer's crosshairs.  Rookie K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners

KILLER HEADLINE  Reporter Madison Coles wants to write an exposé on the crime spree rocking Desert Valley, Arizonabut the small town's residents and police are tight-lipped. Even when Madison herself is attacked, the only help she can get is protection from rookie K-9 officer James Harrison and his trusty bloodhound. Suspicious of the reporter's motives, the handsome cop keeps her at arm's length. But the more Madison's life is threatened, the more focused she is on finding the truthand the closer she gets to James. Can he help her find the story without them both ending up in the obituary pages?  Rookie K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners

DEFENDING HIS OWN  Newly sworn in as chief of police, Ryder Hayes is ready to defend the citizens of Desert Valleyespecially his five-year-old daughter, Lilyfrom his wife's murderer. So when Ryder starts to grow close to K-9 trainer Sophie Williams, he pushes her away to protect her. He can't let Sophie become the next target of the deranged serial killer who's obsessed with him. But Sophie has secrets of her own, and Ryder's caution isn't enough to shield herfrom deadly peril or her own feelings. To save everyone he loves, Ryder will have to let Sophie in and count on his new K-9 partner to help sniff out the killer.

A lawman must protect a pregnant woman in jeopardy with the help of his brave canine partner in this suspenseful romance from New York Times bestselling author Shirlee McCoy, part of the Rookie K-9 Unit series. Attacked in her classroom, widowed teacher Ariel Martin’s only thought is for her unborn child. When her student’s brother, rookie K-9 Officer Tristan McKeller and his faithful dog save her life, she can’t thank him enough. She knows Tristan won’t rest until she’s safe, but she doesn’t want him or his police colleagues digging into her dangerous past. After all, the only person who would want to hurt her is dead…or is he? With her and her child’s life on the line, she’ll have to trust Tristan with her secrets if she wants to finally get the fresh start she’s been desperately seeking. Experience more action-packed mystery and suspense in the rest of the Rookie K-9 Unit series: Book 1: Protect and Serve by Terri Reed Book 2: Truth and Consequences by Lenora Worth Book 3: Seek and Find by Dana Mentink Book 4: Honor and Defend by Lynette Eason Book 5: Secrets and Lies by Shirlee McCoy Book 6: Search and Rescue by Valerie Hansen Book 7: Rookie K-9 Unit Christmas by Valerie Hansen and Lenora Worth From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

K-9 HOLIDAY RESCUE Surviving Christmas by Valerie Hansen When single dad Sean Murray returns from a war zone and discovers someone is following him, he turns to his old friend K-9 officer Zoe Trent for help. But as the threat escalates, can Zoe and her police dog find whoever is menacing Sean and his son…and make sure this Christmas isn’t their last? Holiday High Alert by Lenora Worth After a cryptic note appears in the playground at Josie Callahan’s daycare center, rookie K-9 officer Dalton West vows to protect Josie and the kids she loves—especially his daughter, Maisy. And with a stalker closing in, the widower and his four-legged partner are all that stand between Josie and a deadly Christmas.