…is a K-9 team’s most important mission.
When a dangerous assailant trespasses on his ranch in the middle of the night, K-9 Officer Eli Blackwood must act quickly to outwit a kidnapper targeting his neighbor and her baby. Protecting veterinarian Carly Mayor and the infant she’s become guardian to means going off the grid and hiding out at his grandfather’s cabin. But who is after baby Ariel…and does it have to do with the mysterious deaths of her parents? Chased through the Colorado wilderness by deadly gunmen, Carly and Eli must work together to survive. But with threats coming from every direction, untangling the mystery behind the attacks could be the last thing they do…
I have enjoyed two of the previous books in the Colorado K-9 series, and Protecting the Baby was another captivating read.
In this installment, K-9 Officer Eli Blackwood finds himself protecting his neighbor, Carly Mayor, and the baby now in her care. Carly is a hardworking veterinarian who has suddenly become the guardian of her infant niece, Ariel. It takes only one look at the little girl for Carly to fall completely in love. Unfortunately, someone is determined to take Ariel, but Carly is even more determined to keep her safe.
As Eli and Carly race to stay one step ahead of the would-be kidnappers, they also try to uncover why someone is so intent on abducting the baby. Amid the constant danger and mounting suspense, trust begins to grow between them, followed by feelings neither of them expected. Their journey gives them the opportunity to discover that the future they both long for may have been closer than they ever imagined.
This is a fast-paced story filled with suspense, a sweet romance, and the ever-present backdrop of faith. I especially enjoyed it as an audiobook, and the narrator kept the story moving at a steady pace. I look forward to reading more books in this series and more from Jodie Bailey.
When not at the keyboard, Jodie is a former middle school literature teacher and yearbook adviser who is convinced a camping trip to the beach with her family, a good cup of coffee, and a great book can cure all ills. Jodie lives in North Carolina with her husband, her daughter, and two dogs.
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