Discover this captivating read from USA Today bestselling author Valerie Hansen, part of the uplifting True Blue K-9 Unit series. Foiling a criminal’s plans makes an officer and her K-9 partner targets. Thwarting a kidnapping has thrust Officer Vivienne Armstrong and her K-9 partner, Hank, right into the culprit’s crosshairs. Now, even with danger stalking them at every turn, Vivienne refuses … Vivienne refuses to stop working, but FBI agent Caleb Black intends to do his job and safeguard her. Together, can they stop the would-be kidnapper from striking a final, fatal blow?
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn:
Book 1: Copycat Killer by Laura Scott
Book 2: Chasing Secrets by Heather Woodhaven
Book 3: Deadly Connection by Lenora Worth
Book 4: Explosive Situation by Terri Reed
Book 5: Tracking a Kidnapper by Valerie Hansen
Book 6: Scene of the Crime by Sharon Dunn
Book 7: Cold Case Pursuit by Dana Mentink
Book 8: Delayed Justice by Shirlee McCoy
Book 9: True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn Christmas by Laura Scott, Maggie K. Black
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Who are Vivienne, Caleb, and Hank? How does the story start out? What happens when Vivienne and Hank are out for a walk at the Promenade? How does Caleb fit into the picture? Who is Tommy? What things happen that cause Vivienne to have to go into a safe house? What happens when she is there? I could not put this book down to save my life. Once I started reading it, if my apartment had caught fire or I needed to evacuate, I wouldn’t have been able to I was engrossed in this story! Enjoy the romance, mystery, and suspense of it all!
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Vivienne and her K-9 partner find themselves in the crosshairs of a kidnapper, after foiling a previous attempt. FBI Profiler Caleb Black has been assigned to keep her safe, working together can they stop the kidnapper before it’s too late.
Vivienne is a likable character, I loved her determination and passion for bringing people to justice, as well as her faith. I liked how she is relatable, she struggles with being single, and I liked how that struggle really humanized her for me.
Caleb is serious and dedicated to his job, he likes to keep to himself, and is reserved. I loved how Vivienne draws him out, and gets him to open up as the case progresses. Their differences complement each other well.
Overall, an action-packed read, with fantastic characters, they have great chemistry, and I loved their teasing rapport. Hank, is incredibly loyal, and I loved how he protects Vivienne. A fantastic addition to the K-9 series, but also can be read as a standalone.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The story jumped right into the action and mayhem. The chaotic attempted crime giving an edge to the tale, the heroic reactions shining a bright light to Vivienne and Hank. In all the disarray Vivianne meets FBI agent Caleb Black, and sparks are flying and igniting as they start to work together.
I liked the story and I found it entertaining. There is an obvious connection between Caleb and Vivianne, but they do have several obstacles to work through to even get along. Caleb is struggling with his faith in God, with the loss of his family, and is shut down from any future romantic entanglements. Vivianne is a capable and strong officer, yet she has a need to prove it to Caleb again and again, to the point of stubbornness and making dangerous mistakes.
A tale that detonates on all aspects, with the constant twists and turns with the suspense, with the romance that lights up instantly despite the challenges it faces, and with the inner struggles to trust for the divine guidance, to find that inner peace and deliverance of past doubts and sorrows.
~ Three Spoons and a teaspoon on the side
Tracking a Kidnapper is a action packed book, Officer Vivienne and her k-9 partner stop a kidnapping and what follows is a fast paced storyline. Add in an unexpected romance and you have a very good book. I would certainly recommend this book to others.
I received a ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, and was under no obligation to give a favorable review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
If you like a good mystery, clean Christian stories and romance, this is the one for you.
This story centers around K-9 Officer Vivienne Armstrong, her K-9 partner Hank and FBI Profiler, Caleb Black.
While Vivienne and Hank are out exercising, a child is kidnapped. Using Hank’s talents they are able to stop the kidnapping but not arrest the criminal. Little did she know that her actions would put her in the crosshair of a criminal. A criminal that will do anything to eliminate her.
Caleb is a man with a tragic past that had him losing his faith. By chance he’s close by when Vivienne is attacked the first time. At that point he’s assigned to protect her and they both end up in a safe house. He wants to dictate what Vivienne has to do , but as much as she appreciates his concern , she’ll not stop doing her job.
As the danger escalates, so does the attraction between Caleb and Vivienne.
But will Caleb be able to find his faith? Will he be able to trust God and find that he has a second chance in life? And if he does, will they overcome the danger and find their HEA?
The plot was engaging, and the characters complex.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Harlequin. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Vivienne Armstrong is out with her K-9 partner Hank when she hears a woman screaming. She goes to investigate and finds a very distraught mother crying because her almost three-year-old son has disappeared. She told Vivienne that she only looked away for a short minute and he was gone. Vivienne and Hank get a plush bunny/lovey belonging to the little boy from his mother and start tracking him. They finally catch up with a woman in a hoodie carrying the boy. The hooded woman starts running and leads the police duo on a merry chase. After they rescue the boy and return him to his mother Vivienne finds herself in danger. She is shot at and she, along with her comrades, aren’t sure if the shootings are related to the kidnapping case or something else.
FBI agent Caleb Black was meeting with Vivienne’s commanding officer Sergeant Gavin Sutherland about the copy cat murder of a mother and father where the murderer leaves the parent’s little girl unharmed and gives her a stuffed animal. This happened on the twenty year anniversary of a very similar cold case murder. Sgt. Sunderland assigns Vivienne to work with Caleb. Caleb lost his wife and child when his wife who was a police officer attempted to help him thwart the man trying to assassinate Caleb. That turned Caleb’s world upside down. He is attracted to Vivienne and Vivienne is attracted to him but both have doubts about any potential relationship.
Tracking A Kidnapper by Valerie Hansen is the fifth book in the Harlequin series, True-Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn. This is a super addition to the series. The overall arc of the series is furthered a little bit. Other members of the Brooklyn K-9 Unit appear so the reader gets to get updates about them. This story is really full of action. The danger to Vivienne is palpable. I liked how protective Caleb was with Vivienne. The mystery of who kidnapped the little boy and why was solved in a logical way. Definitely realistic. This Harlequin series is a fascinating one. The crimes and mysteries solved along the way to finding the Twentieth Anniversary killer are great reading so far. Next up is Scene of the Crime by Sharon Dunn.
This was a good book and once I started reading I had to keep going to the end so that I could find out who did it and why for at least one of the cases discussed. Vivienne is a K-9 dog handler and her dog, Hank is a tracker and one day while they are out exercising a little boy disappears. Hank is able to track the boy’s scent and he and Vivienne are able to thwart the kidnapping and save the boy, but not catch the suspect. Now the suspect is after Vivienne and Hank to get even for them putting a stop to the plan.
Caleb Black is an FBI profiler who is at Vivienne’s station to investigate a double homicide and decide if the same person committed the crime 20 years apart or not. He happens to be near Vivienne when the first attack against her happens and so her boss decides that Caleb can just stay with her at an FBI safe house.
Vivienne has a strong faith in God and his plan for her, but she soon realizes that Caleb has lost his faith due to the circumstances surrounding the deaths of his wife and son. She prays that one day Caleb will find his way back. Just what is God’s plan for Caleb and Vivienne? Can Caleb recover his faith and re-open his heart? Can Vivienne give up some of her need to control everything? This book made me laugh, think and put me on the edge of my seat more than once. I definitely recommend it.
My thanks to Netgalley, Valerie Hansen and Love Inspired for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I am freely giving this review and all thoughts and opinions are my own.