Welcome to the all new K9 Files series reconnecting readers with the unforgettable men from SEALs of Steel in a new series of action packed, page turning romantic suspense that fans have come to expect from USA TODAY Bestselling author Dale Mayer. Pssst… you’ll meet other favorite characters from SEALs of Honor and Heroes for Hire too! The world of dogfighting is an ugly place … …
When Tophat, a missing K9 dog, is accidentally sent to Canada as part of a group of rescued dogs looking for adoption, Lucas knows he’s the natural pick for this job. Plus he has another reason to be in the country. His sister lives there, and … so does his ex-fiancée.
But when he arrives, Lucas finds Tophat was handed over to a trainer who deals with aggressive dogs. The news isn’t good, especially after Lucas arrives at the trainer’s property and is thrown into the dark underworld of dogfighting.
Tanya used to share her home with her two best friends, until one was killed in a hit-and-run and the other badly injured. Now living alone in a small apartment, Tanya realizes how much she’s lost—including Lucas. Unexpectedly seeing him flips her world once more …
As Lucas digs deeper into Tophat’s disappearance, the dogfighting ring rises up to protect their own …
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Admittedly, I’m a sucker for a second chance romance, but add in a K9 war dog and I’m halfway in love before I read the first page. This series so far has been terrific. I love the wounded warriors who go off to search for a war dog and fall in love, both with their special lady and the dog. There’s just something so satisfying about a man and a dog who both sacrificed for their country getting a second chance and finding a home for their heart.
Lucas gets a second chance with the girl he lost but still loves as he searches for the K9, Top Hat, and breaks up a dogfighting ring. This is a quick, easy read, but don’t let that fool you. There’s plenty of chemistry between Lucas and Tanya, and the danger, intrigue and fast-paced action kept me on the edge of my seat. Add in touches of humor and a ton of heart, and you can’t go wrong with this exciting, heartfelt, fantastic read.
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Lucas by Dale Mayer
Lucas (The K9 Files #5)
by Dale Mayer (Goodreads Author)
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Tense but gripping story full of danger and risk, Lucas is determined to rescue Top Hat and bring down those who treat dogs in this despicable way. That Tanya steps up beside him is icing on the cake. I understood her reasoning behind not wanting a family but also realised it had got screwed up with the feelings for her mother. There is action and threats from all direction in a suspense filled plot, obviously the people saying this dog was aggressive were not treating him right or he was just very scared by what was happening to him. Loving this fabulous series
Dogs and romance, what’s not to like.
This was another great story in the K9 Files. Love seeing the animals being rescued. This one was especially intense as it dealt with dog fighting and the damage this does to the dogs. Enjoyed Lucas and TopHat and Tanya’s relationship as it was rebuilt. All in all a good action/romance
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This is another wonderful story. There is romance, action, suspense, mystery, and emotion. It’s a great storyline and I loved the characters. I liked the dogs being rescued in the story. Once I started reading I could not put it down and can’t wait to read the next in the series.
Top Hat has been mistakenly sent to Canada with a group of rescue dogs so Lucas has no choice but to go to Canada to get him and bring him back to the US. Top Hat is a war dog and deserves peace and the comfort of someone who cares about him.
Lucas’s sister lives about a 4 hour drive from the last location Top Hat was being kept but so did his ex finance and she was friends with his sister.
I love books that involve Alpha Males, strong women and dogs! This book fills every need for a book that involves all three of these.Lucas and Tanya still have a very strong connection and you catch yourself hoping they patch things up, they both deserve it.
There is excitement, danger, kidnapping,drama, dysfunctional family dynamics, emotional reconnections and taking down of the bad guys. When Lucas and Tanya finally take possession of Top Hat it’s only the beginning.
This book will definitely keep your attention from the first chapter.
This is a great book in the k-9 series, Lucas must find war dog Top Hat that was sent to Canada by mistake, his sister and ex girlfriend Tanya are there as well. This is a book that will grab you and make it very hard to put down. Excellent book in series. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone.
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This is the fifth book in the series and it’s just as good as the previous books. This series just sucks me right into the stories. This book was no different. The characters had me hooked and when helping animals are involved sign me up. This is also a second chance romance. Lucas’ assignment to find military K9 dog Tophat will bring him back into Tanya’s orbit. My heart goes out to Tanya. Her life is falling apart. Could Lucas coming back into her life be the turn of luck for her? The suspense in this one had me on the edge of my seat. The bad guys in this one who were involved in the dogfighting deserved everything that’s coming to them. This is a book that will have you flipping the pages because you just have to know what it going to happen next.
Another winner in the K9 series. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this one when I read that it was about a dog fighting ring, because I love dogs and the thought of that happening sickens me. Bit I didn’t need to worry. The way the story is told gets the point across and gets you thinking but that’s it. The story grabs you and you just keep turning the pages to find out if they will find Top Hat in time and will Lucas get his HEA with Tanya?
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I thought that this was an entertaining read. A storyline that will evoke strong emotions in the reader and likable main characters combine to make a very enjoyable read. Add in some action, excitement, danger, drama, tension and emotional turmoil and this is a book that will capture and hold your interest easily.
“Lucas” is a must read! I would highly recommend reading this book, I cannot wait to see what happens next!! Dale Mayer has created a world so intriguing, so action packed, so attention grabbing and with just the right amount of romance that you will literally be glued to turning the pages until you come to the end of the book and then leave you wanting more!! Amazing addition to “The K9 Files” series which is just so so so fantastic that I love all five books so far, so bring on book number 6. Grab your copy today. Happy reading!!
Tophat is such a great dog. So undeserving of the cruel idiots who take him in this story. Thank goodness for Lucas and Tanya and their determination to end the dogfighting ring in Canada. I enjoyed the point of view from Tanya’s perspective. It was a great read from start to finish and I can’t wait for Parker’s story. I volunteered to read this book via Booksprout.
This book was action packed with everything happening very quickly. The fact that Lucas and Tanya had a relationship in the past allowed the relationship to move as quickly as the rest of the story. I enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the next in the K-9 Files series.
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Solid 4.5 star
Lucas has a reason to go back home to Canada, he has been back but not for a long time and it isn’t just his sister and her husband he needs to see but to also find Top Hat, what he doesn’t expect is for his ex fiance Tanya to be so bold and want to catch up also while he is in town. As soon as he starts looking for Top Hat things take a turn for the worst not just for Top Hat and Lucas but also Tanya which leads us into a story of dog fights, murder, lies and distrust of many of the people that Lucas and Tanya come in contact with and that is what keeps you on edge while seeing where things go with this story.
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Yeah….what’s not to love with this book?
It has everything that I love, great story, great suspense, great thrill, great actions, amazing dog, wonderful characters, sweet second chance romance and a sweet steamy moments. Yup I got nothing to complain about this book, except I wished there’s more, I just don’t want the story to stop, I devoured this one in one sitting, I wanted 200 pages more hahahhaha.
If you’re looking for an easy-read suspense romance mixed with second chance romance with an amazing dog in it, this book totally recommended, definitely a perfect book for you.
Lucas by Dale Mayer
The K9 Files Series Book Five
Lucas Scott has been injured and is now out of the navy. When he gets a call from Titanium Corp about checking on a missing War Dog named Top Hat, he jumps on the mission. After all, it’s in Canada so he can visit his sister and her family, and maybe he can tie up the loose ends with his ex-fiancée so he can move on.
Tanya Nolan’s life has gone down the crapper since she broke up with Lucas. One of her roommates was murdered; the other is in a coma after a hit and run. She was alone…lonely. When her friend Meg, Lucas’s sister, mentions Lucas is there, Tanya decides it’s time to face him and get the past settled.
When Lucas agrees to take Tanya on a road trip to get Top Hat, they have no idea of what they are in for. Their search leads them onto a dark trail and danger that neither ever expected. I really enjoy these K9 stories.
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This is the 5th book in The K9 Files series, it can be read as standalone story but I suggest reading the previous books first. Lucas is sent to Canada to go and find a military dog that has been lost, but soon Lucas and his ex are looking for Top Hat and are quickly finding a dog fighting ring that puts them all in danger.
I liked Lucas and Tanya as characters and loved that they had a second chance, especially amongst all the family drama ans bullets flying…..
This amazing book pulled me in from the very beginning and had me hanging onto every word. I admired Lucas Scott who goes to Canada to find Top Hat, a missing war dog, and loved his dynamic with the other characters especially Tanya Nolan, his ex-fiancé. As they get caught up in the dark underworld of dogfighting, the suspense had me on the edge of my seat. Ms. Mayer has given us another winner with this smartly written second chance romance and I can hardly wait for book six in her must-read K9 Files. I received an advance reader copy of this book from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
I really love this series, the characters and their dogs. So far each guy finding a dog has found love too. The story revolved around dog fighting, not going into details thank goodness but the aftermath of these poor animals. The characters know too much and the race is on to catch the bad guys before they take them out. Great story, I couldn’t put it down.
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This is the fifth book in Dale Mayer’s K9 File series. Even though this is an ongoing series, each book is written as a stand-alone book with new characters and an action-packed plot that is solved by the last chapter.
Top Hat is a retired military dog who was accidentally sent to Canada with a group of rescued dogs. Since Lucas is a former SEAL from Canada, the Navy leaders think he would be the perfect person to search for Top Hat. Lucas’s sister lives in the area with her family. So does Tanya, Lucas’s ex-girlfriend and true love.
This is an absorbing suspense which highlights the abuse caused by the disgusting sport of dog fighting. Somehow, Top Hat gets involved with dog fighters who think that, as a military dog, he would make a perfect fighting animal. Unfortunately, Lucas finds himself in great danger as he hunts for Top Hat.
Meanwhile, Tanya has had major problems since she broke up with Lucas. She was fired from her accounting job, and her two best friends have been involved in some terrible events. One of them died when she was strangled, and the other one is in a coma after an automobile accident.
Dale Mayer, an expert suspense writer, has again come up with a twisted, complex mystery that revolves around Lucas, Top Hat and Tanya. Ms. Mayer skillfully intertwines the Top Hat and Lucas’s predicament with the mystery of Tanya and her friends.
This book is a page-turner with lots of twists, turns and dangerous obstacles for Lucas, Top Hat and Tanya. You will not be able to put it down until the last page.
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