Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Bound by Duty

GIVEAWAY
HANSEN, VALERIE
BOUND BY DUTY

Assignment: single mom surveillance

The Military K-9 Unit series continues

Her serial killer brother's escaped -- and it's single mom Zoe Sullivan who's under suspicion. Sgt. Linc Colson trusts two things: his instincts and his Rottweiler K-9 partner, Star -- and certainly not the pretty face he's assigned to monitor. He's done everything to keep her from getting under his skin -- now he must stop those who want to put her six feet under.

My Review:

Woohoo -- the second book in the Military K-9 Unit series continues the desperate hunt for a serial killer and includes a mystery unique to this story. These books can be read as standalones despite the over-arcing suspense thread that will play out over the course of the series. Hansen did a great job of picking things up where events in Mission to Protect left off but in such a way that it would be easy for someone who hasn't read that first book to comfortably read this one. No small feat when you consider the number of characters (including K-9s) we need to keep track of. Not to mention the serial killer on the loose!

Can you imagine having a brother capable of murder? And if that isn't awful enough -- to have people think you could actually be aiding and abetting him? That's the impossible predicament Zoe finds herself in. She's hurt and angry -- a fiery dynamo who isn't afraid to stand up for herself...and she's had to do that a lot lately. Especially where her unwanted 'shadow' is concerned. Linc may only be following orders but she's had enough of his not-so-covert surveillance and we get to enjoy the fireworks!

As far as Linc's concerned, Zoe's guilty until proven innocent - he's suspicious like that. And he's a bit of a grump. He might have his reasons but there were still times I wanted to slap him upside the head. :) Especially since his K-9 partner, Star, is a Zoe fan from the get go and we all know that dogs are the best judges of character. But while Linc trusts his four-footed partner in everything else, he seems oddly reluctant to give Zoe the benefit of the doubt.

But she makes it hard to stay aloof especially when it appears that someone has drawn a target on her back. Strange turns to creepy and then downright dangerous as Linc and Zoe (and Star the K-9 Rock Star) race to find answers before Zoe ends up dead!

An intriguing, fast-paced romantic suspense that delivers an edge-of-your-seat read.

Book provided courtesy of Love Inspired.

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21 comments:

  1. I read Terri Reed's installment "Mission to Protect" and this next one is especially exciting because it's the alleged killers sister who's our heroine...woot!

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    1. I know, right? What a claim to fame! Good luck, Trixi.

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  2. YAY! Count me in on this one! lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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  3. Haven’t read a Valeri Hansen in awhile....would love this one.
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  4. Can't go wrong with the dog and children! Have always focused more on historicals but I need to add suspense. Thanks!

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    1. Yes, a little suspense adds spice to a reading life. Good luck, CC.

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  5. No way to go wrong with that cover - man in uniform - did I ever say I was an Army brat :) , adorable child, protective furbaby who just happens to be K-9 trained, and then top it off with background jet which means adventure. I love LOVE - the Love Inspired Suspense books!

    Thanks for the review and the chance to win a copy of this must read book.
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    1. Ohhhh...the army brat in you will get the base life and lingo, I bet. It's like a different world to this civilian. Good luck, Kay.

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    2. For sure! When my Dad retired I was finishing high school. I thought we had landed on Mars when we moved back to Arkansas. It's a whole different world (or was when I was a in it as least) and wouldn't take for my time and raising in it. I always say I am a very proud Army brat. :)

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    3. Never thought about the different world aspect in reverse. After reading two books in this series I can see how that would be for a kid raised on base.

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  6. Love stories with a dog in it. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. And K-9s are extra special. Good luck, Kim.

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  7. Love the cover. Thank you, Kav.
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  8. Looks Great Thanks for sharing
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  9. Thanks for the giveaway!

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