Lucas (The K9 Files, #5)

A retiring K9 Tophat was accidentally sent to Canada in a batch of rescue dogs and Lucas agrees to look for him during a visit to his sister (who leaves near to his ex-fiancee too). However, he finds that he was handed over to a trainer who deals with aggressive dogs and when he arrives at the property he finds himself in the brutal world of dogfighting. Tanya used to share her flat with her two best friends but one has been killed in a hit-and-run and one is badly injured and in a coma. As part of re-evaluating her life, she realised how much she had missed – including Lucas. So seeing him there again has completely flipped her world. As Lucas tries to find Tophat the dogfighting world starts to protect their own.

This was both a heartbreaking story with all the danger and abuse that the dogs were going through but heartwarming as well as Lucas fought to do the best he could for them ensuring they had medical attention and freedom. It was also sweet to see how Lucas and Tanya worked to resolve their differences talking through everything that had happened and trying to keep each other alive in the face of such sustained attacks from the dogfighting world. Well written and very enjoyable it was a charming story with a HEA at the end. You did not have to read the previous books in the series.

I impatiently wait for the books in this series as I love the story lines and I love that the books center around war dogs who have been released from military duty for one reason or another. In this book, Top Hat is the dog and I fell in love with him as I have with every dog in this series. I loved the interaction between Tanya and Lucas and how they put aside everything to search for Top Hat. I did not like reading about the dog fighting rings but know that they do exist and this story opened my eyes to how it happens and how the dogs are treated. I hated that the dogs are abused but again, I know this is happening in our everyday lives yet most people are not aware of how often it does happen. Dale really hit the nail on the head with this story and made me more aware of this situation. I loved reading this book and could not put it down as it pulled me in from the start and I sure did not want to put the book down to deal with everyday life. If you love dogs, and action and suspense you will love this book. Waiting impatiently for the next book in the series!..

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Another ex SEAL finds the one and this time it’s a past fiancée and all about second chances. Lucas and Tanya broke up because of differences but they still love each other very much and still both hold out hope that they will be together again. When Lucas is sent to Canada to look for Tophat, a K9 who was mixed up with other dogs, he encounters Tanya and the two set out on a road trip and finally have a chance to get closure…or do they.
A great read with some steam, some action and suspense and second chances. These two were it for each other and I liked the way they work through their problems and are open and honest. I also liked that neither were with anyone else and never fell out of love. Their journey has some twists and turns and I liked the action on the farm…can’t wait for the next one.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*

If you’ve read the SEALs of Steel series you’ll recognize the guys doing the match ups for the K9s. Geir, Badger and Jager discuss who they’re going to ask to find TopHat in the prologue, and actually compare themselves to Levi and Mason from the Heroes from Hire and SEALs of Honor Series respectively and their matchmaking skills. That had me giggling.

Lucas Scott is the one they bring in and he agrees right away. He decides that at the very least he’d have a good visit with his sister and maybe even get some sort of closure on his relationship with his ex Tanya.

Now Tanya has gone through a lot recently, she lost her job over something that she didn’t do and was exonerated. One of her best friends was kidnapped and murdered and Alice the other part of the ‘Three Muscateers’ was in an accident resulting in her being in a coma. She’s been thinking about Jake and how they broke up and when she hears from his sister Meg he’s coming home for a visit and to find a dog, she wants to see him.

She wasn’t sure he’d even talk to her, but when he does, she volunteers to go with him to the shelter that has Top Hat. A rather long round trip, with some interesting conversation.

Of course it couldn’t be as simple as getting to the shelter and picking up the dog, apparently they moved him to a trainer who could handle him better without notifying Lucas. Where he had escaped from his cage.What happens next puts Tanya and Lucas in the middle of the horrible sport of dog fighting and trying to stop the rings.

Hold your breath scenes as things come together and they find Top Hat. A rekindling of romance, a loving protective dog, family and mysteries solved.

I love this series, the avenues to find these ‘misplaced’ Military Dogs have been exciting, dangerous, romantic and suspenseful. I can’t wait to read the next book!

Dale Mayer has a way of reminding us of ongoing issues by telling a story about people who are brave enough to fight these problems.
OK, so the Navy Seals are amazing, the K9 dogs are special as well and the combo defending each other is something to see.
Lucas (Navy Seal) has volunteered to go to Canada to search for Tophat a missing retired K9. Lucas has additional reasons for returning to Canada as his sister and her family live there as does his ex-fiance, Tanya. Lucas and Tanya parted ways as their ideas about raising a family didn’t match well. Now Tanya has lost two roommates, one killed in a hit and run and the other in a coma after being badly injured in a separate incident. Tanya at the same time had issues at work forcing her out. All this has made her wonder about life choices and why these things have all happened so closely together.
Meanwhile Tophat has been given to a trainer with questionable ulterior motives possibly bringing in the scary world of dog fighting. Tophat escapes his prison and Lucas arrives to put all the pieces together and protect the ones he loves while accomplishing this.
Once again, well done Dale Mayer!

This latest book in the K9 Files sees Lucas going back home to Canada to find Tophat, a missing K9 dog who was accidentally sent to Canada. It helps that Lucas has family in Canada, although there is also an ex-fiancee there too. As Lucas tracks down what has happened to Tophat, he finds out a dogfighting ring spanning multiple cities.

He also reconnects with his ex, Tanya. As they spend time together, he learns of her being disgraced at work (even though she was innocent), the death of one of her roommates and the other one being in the hospital.

There was more action in this book that the previous ones in this series, and the suspense of who was/wasn’t involved in the dogfighting (including some cops). Wish there would have been a little more romance woven into the story.

I am a fan of our deployed and a huge advocate for Dog rescue. All 3 of my dogs are rescues. That being said I was so on board with this K9 War Dog series. It makes one think even though the author does her best to make it a story of fiction and not assign blame anywhere. Dog fighting is atrocious. This was handled gently. Facts were provided of the nature of dog fights and possible end results, but its more about man kind being the evil perpetrator. Lucas goes to Canada where his sister and his ex girlfriend lives to locate TopHat a warrior K9. TopHat goes from one rescue group, to another, to a third that handles aggressive dogs. Dog fighting is a huge business in this area and shady dealings come to light. Unfortunately along with some shady cops, which sadly makes sense. He ends up connecting with his ex girlfriend Tanya, who is still good friends with his sister Meg, and they go on this endeavor together. There is murder and a hit run that take place before hand which land Tanya in a precarious position. The back story provided for Tanya explains a lot and Lucas patience and understanding is enviable. A serious subject handled as a gentle reminder to the viciousness of man. Thank you for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own and were unsolicited.

Breaking up a Dog Fighting Ring…Since Lucas, a medically discharged former SEAL, has family in Canada where a war dog was accidentally shipped, he has agreed to find the dog. When Tanya, his ex-fiancé hears that he is in Canada and looking for the dog, she asks if she can accompany him. They soon realize that the dog is probably ensnared in a large dog fighting ring. As they try to keep the dog safe, Lucas and Tanya draw closer together. I received a free copy of this book from the author through Booksprout. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. This is a very suspenseful book, especially because it was hard for them to find people to trust. Dog fighting is a very brutal illegal sport and I didn’t realize the extent of it in some communities. Adding to the story is Tanya and Lucas’s relationship and how they resolved their past issues. This book is an excellent addition to the story.

This is book 5 in the K9 Files series and it features Lucas and Tanya. In this story Lucas is looking for a military working dog who was mistakenly taken to Canada, with other rescue dogs, to be put up for adoption. Lucas goes to a little town in Alberta where his sister lives as well as Tanya. Tanya is the love of his life and they broke up because he wanted children and she didn’t.

There was NO smooth flow to this story line at all. The adventure with TopHat was great. The interaction between Lucas and Tanya was just plain weird. There was ZERO romance. Even the intimate scene towards the end felt too scripted. There was nothing sexy or appealing about either character, which was surprising because this author writes pretty great military romance. I felt more romance between Meg and Nathan, who are minor characters. I am a fan of this author but in my honest opinion, this book was disappointing. Awesome cover!

This is Top Hat’s story, the next war dog to be found. He’s in canada somewhere and Lucas is going to find him. His sister lives there so he can kill two birds with one stone. His old love happens to live there as well. It was a bad break up because he wanted children and she didn’t. But her bad luck with her losing job and her two girlfriends getting hurt, one killed and the other a hit and run. Plenty of action and a HEA. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.