Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Act of Valor

GIVEAWAY
MENTINK, DANA
ACT OF VALOR

She saw something she shouldn't have...at true Blue K-9 Unit story

When airline employee Violet Griffin encounters several suspicious passengers, she's thrust into the crosshairs of a drug smuggling operation. NYPD officer Zach Jameson and his drugs detection beagle, Eddie, can tell this is no small-time threat. Someone's gunning for Violet, and after recently losing his brother, Zach refuses to lose her, too...especially now that she's gone from friends to the woman he's falling for.

My Review:

I am so easily smitten by soulful eyes, silky-soft ears and a wagging tale. Eddie is my dream canine hero - meticulous on the job but he has a hidden wild side during off hours. There's a reason they call him Officer Chewsalot! Love me a hero with a bad boy image!

And Eddie's two-legged partner, Zach, makes a droolworthy sidekick. :-) He's a bit gruff and testy as he wrestles with the emotional fallout of a recent loss but that doesn't phase bestie Violet. She's the girl next door who has known him forever and been crushing on him since junior high. He, of course, has been oblivious...until Violet becomes the target of a killer. Suddenly friendship morphs into something much deeper. Cue the toe-curling and exasperated sighing. It's tough to concentrate on romance when someone is trying to kill your lady love. :-) Great balance of suspense and romance and there's plenty of frantic page-turning action that makes this the kind of read you just can't put down!

 Act of Valor is the second book in the True Blue K-9 Unit continuity series though it can be read as a standalone. There is an over-arcing suspense plot that builds throughout the series and won't be solved until the last book. Each story does provide individual romantic and casework resolution so there aren't any nasty cliffhanger type endings. Plus the books release monthly so we won't have long to wait until #3 Blind Trust by Laura Scott releases!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Act of Valor, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday April 20 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

23 comments:

  1. I love Dana Mentink's K-9 characters. They have a personality all their own and lend the suspenseful story a bit of light-hearted mischief. Plus, she knows how to balance just the right elements to keep the reader on her toes!

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. She seems to have an insider's scoop to the canine mindset. :-) Good luck, Trixi!

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  2. I have a soft spot for beagles.
    turtle6422 at gmail dot com

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    1. And they have the softest ears!!!!! Good luck, Jana!

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  3. Love Dana Mentink! We had a beagle mix. He was so sweet!
    paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet
    Thanks again Kav!

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    1. I have a beagle buddy who makes the bestest neighbour! Good luck, Paula!

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  4. I am not big on "noises in the night" suspense, but I can't resist this Beagle...and have heard good things about Dana Mentink. When my husband and I married, our first "child" was a Beagle, and she was definitely Miss Chewsalot! Thanks!

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    1. Dana is great a blending suspense and humour. I think you'll love her...and no creepy things going bump in the night feelings. How lovely that you were once owned by a beagle! I hear they are quite the characters. Ruled by their noses and pretty stubborn. At least, that's what my neighbour says about her Buddy. Plus, the things that dog has chewed up!!!! It's amazing he's still alive. lol I've had shelties and none of them were much for chwewing...though one liked to undress my daughter's dolls, but she never wrecked the doll clothes! You'll love Eddie, CC. Good luck!

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  5. Great review. I love Dana she is a great writer. Thanks for the chance.

    Tighefan42atgmaildotcom

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  6. I would read it just seeing the dog on the cover. Nice review. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. Nothing like a great K-9 story! Good luck, Kim!

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  7. Thank you for sharing your review. Blessings
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  8. Thank you for your review on "ACT OF VALOR".

    Love the Love Inspired Suspense books! Love Dana's books! And you just can't help but love Eddie on the cover!

    I would love the opportunity to read about the adventures of NYPD officer Zach Jameson and Eddie. Greatly appreciate the chance to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. Eddie is a true hero!!!! You'll love him! Good luck, Kay!

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  9. We don't have a dog so I get my dog fix from these books. Love them!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. I love making the acquaintance of literary dogs -- I'm dogless at the moment too. Good luck, rubynreba!

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  10. Add a K-9 to any story and I automatically need to read it. I read the prequel to this series and it has my interest piqued.

    ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. It’s an interesting series and I can’t resist a good K-9 story!

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  11. I really think Dana's Books sound great 👍
    Thanks for the chance 😃💖😍💗
    iamabho AT gmail DOT com 💜😊💜

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  12. I read the first book and already am loving the series. Looking forward to this one
    marcus802001(at)yahoo(dot)com

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