Return to the Heroes of Evers, Texas with Carter Jenkins as he falls for local veterinarian Lily Winn. In between covering for the Sheriff while he’s off on his honeymoon, investigating an underground dog racing ring, and helping one of the wounded dogs heal, he also has to try to convince Lily he’s worth taking a gamble on! Will the sexy new animal doc give him a shot and risk it all? This short …
This short story is a stand alone romance from the Heroes of Evers, TX series that takes place after book three. PLEASE NOTE: this story was published in the anthology collection entitled Red Sole Clues. If you own this anthology, please don’t buy this short story! You already own it.
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4 stars
I purchased a copy of the short romantic suspense novel Honor and Protect: A Small Town, High Stakes Romance (Heroes of Evers, TX Book 4) Carter and Lily by Lori Ryan and this review was given freely.
Short and fast paced with vivid violence this is the start of an instant attraction romance with a nod to John and Katelyn’s wedding. I enjoyed the support and steadfast care Carter offers Lily but could have done without the vivid violence and would have liked more duration and closure with their romance/personal lives.
Disillusioned after three failed relationships, veterinarian Lily Winn moves to Evers, Texas to take over her grandfather’s practice but finds more excitement than she planned for when she finds herself attracted to the persistent Chief Deputy Sheriff Carter Jenkins and herself the target of an illegal dog racing ring run by a prominent lawyer.
18+ recommended for vivid violence.
This book’s story line was sad & heart breaking when it came to the dogs. The rest of the story was okay.
Great story! The author noted this novella was published in an anthology collection. It’s also part of the Heroes of Evers and I loved it. I’ve been reading this series which is excellent and will begin Book 5 next. This story makes you smile as veterinarian Lily Winn works to save a wounded dog; investigations ensue on underground dog racing; and, along the way Deputy Sheriff Carter Jenkins fall in love. All these events happen in a short story which was excellent and can be read by anyone.
Quick read from the Heroes of Evers, TX series. Lily Winn maybe gun shy when it comes to love but she’s a warrior when it comes to protecting animals. Trying to investigate an illegal dog racing ring by herself is not her smartest move. Carter Jenkins is taken with Lily and wants to try to build a relationship. Understanding it will take time and patience does not deter him. Keeping her safe may take some doing though.
A very short story that felt rushed. The plot was interesting. I liked the characters. Everything moved so quickly that next thing I knew, it was over.
I was waiting to see what was going to happen with Carter and Lily, and it was the end of the book. No epilogue, no nothing. I was wondering why Lily’s last 3 relationships did not work out, but Lily didn’t have a clue. Not even a hint.
I would have enjoyed this book more, if there had been more book to enjoy. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book received from the author.
Vet Dr. Lily Winn, and local lawman, Deputy Carter Jenkins, stop dog fighting ring.
Unexpected involvement from community members Lily thought she could trust.
Safety with the lawman she wasn’t sure she should put her faith in.
Dog racing not illegal in Texas. Gambling and use of live lure illegal. Shooting the losers leaving mass graves illegal.
Horrible, but true to life. Rural area with low budget means crimes against animals are lower priority, and hard to fight.
Lawyer Alton Crawford and son Ryan seem like folks Lily knows and thinks she should be able to trust.
But is Ryan the Local Son / Scion of his father’s good works, or a representative of a far darker operation?
Jenk Wilson does their redneck grunt work. A slimy creep all around, well painted caricature of greed and unfeeling.
Dr. Lily must learn to trust her heart and her loyal deputy to do what it takes to put the racing ring out of commission, and win her heart.
Deputy Carter promises to show up. Show his dedication to her, and things they both believe in.
Sad animal story with some hope for a new and different life for one dog, and a new if different love for a doggy dr, maybe with their own deputy