K-9 Ranch Protection by Darlene L. Turner

 K-9 Ranch Protection

Book Summary

A killer on the loose.

A K-9 keeping watch.

Police constable Izzy Tremblay knows her father’s death was no accident, so when she finally discovers a lead and is immediately attacked, her suspicions are confirmed. The ambush leaves her in the hospital with three hours of crucial memory missing, which she knows holds the key to finding her father’s murderer. For protection, she takes refuge with her ex-partner, Austin Murray, on his K-9 ranch while she races to uncover the truth. But with danger still lurking, can they stay alive long enough to take down a killer?

My Thoughts

K-9 Ranch Protection by Darlene L. Turner is an engaging and suspenseful tale.  I thought the characters were developed and relatable. I enjoyed getting to know Izzy, Austin, and Neve.  Neve is an Alaskan malamute that belongs to Austin but takes an instant liking to Izzy.    Izzy is an intelligent, determined, and courageous woman. Austin is protective, caring, and smart.  I am amazed at the skills that dogs can learn.  They are clever as well as lovable. I enjoyed all the action which kept things lively.  I had a good time solving the whodunit.  Unraveling her father’s murder was emotional for Izzy plus she had to deal with her frosty sister.  I like how faith was incorporated into the story.  While K-9 Ranch Protection is the sixth book in the Crisis Rescue Team series, it can easily be read as a standalone.  K-9 Ranch Protection is an action-packed tale that will have you up late turning the pages.  

K-9 Ranch Protection is available from Amazon*.  You can find the other books in the Crisis Rescue Team series here.  Check out Darlene L. Turner's other stories.  Thank you for stopping by today.  Tomorrow I am sharing my thoughts on An Amish Christmas Match by Winnie Griggs.  It is the first book in the Sweetbriar Creek series.  

I have spent the last week trying to adjust to my new computer.  The hinges gave out on my last one (and I really loved that computer).  This computer has the latest technology, but I am trying to figure out a few things.  The virtual keyboard keeps popping up (I cannot get it to stop).  Somehow I managed to disable the camera which is how the computer identifies me and I cannot find the button to turn it back on (there is no button that looks like a camera).  I really miss the home and end keys.  When I learned how to use a computer, we had to know all the keyboard commands by heart and I still use a few of them (faster for me than using the mouse).  I know that I will adapt in time, but it is a little frustrating in the meantime.  Thank you for listening to rant. Don't forget to grab your copy of K-9 Ranch Protection.  I hope that you have a beautiful day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

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Yukon Wilderness Evidence by Darlene L. Turner

 Yukon Wilderness Evidence

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Yukon Wilderness Evidence by Darlene L. Turner, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Yukon Wilderness Evidence
Series: Crisis Rescue Team Series #5
Author: Darlene L Turner
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Solving a cold case 

could rob her of her future. 

When skeletal remains are uncovered in the Yukon forest, forensic botanist Keeley Ash is called to the crime scene—and ends up abducted. She never expects her ex, paramedic Brett Ryerson, to come to her rescue, or her gathered evidence to be linked to a cold case. And when their son—who Brett never knew existed—is kidnapped, they’ll stop at nothing to save him and outrun the hunters determined to silence Keeley.  

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.  

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More Books in the Series

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About the Author

Darlene L. Turner is an award-winning author and lives with her husband, Jeff in Ontario, Canada. Her love of suspense began when she read her first Nancy Drew book. She’s turned that passion into her writing and believes readers will be captured by her plots, inspired by her strong characters, and moved by her inspirational message.

Connect with Darlene at darlenelturner.com, where there’s suspense beyond borders, to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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My Thoughts

Yukon Wilderness Evidence by Darlene L. Turner is a suspenseful and engaging tale. The forest provided a mysterious and chilling setting. The author captured the Yukon Forest with her vivid descriptions.  I felt like I was transversing the forest with the characters.  I enjoyed all the action which kept things lively.   I liked the well-developed, multidimensional characters.  You could feel the chemistry between Keeley Ash and Brett Ryerson which had not dissipated with the passage of time. MJ is adorable.  He added light moments to the story.  Forensic botany was new to me.  It was interesting learning about it and how it aided police in solving crimes.  Faith was nicely woven into the story. Trust and forgiveness are two of the themes in the story.  One of the characters will need to find their way back to God if they are to have a happy ending.  Yukon Wilderness Evidence is the fifth book in Crisis Rescue Team series.  It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series.  The mystery had twists and turns.  I liked following the clues along with the characters (I love solving whodunits).  Yukon Wilderness Evidence is a story that will have you staying up late flipping the pages to find out how it ends.  

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Tour Giveaway

(4) winners will each win a $25 Amazon egift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 23, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 30, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Yukon Wilderness Evidence is available from Amazon*.  The other books in the Crisis Rescue Team series are Fatal Forensic Investigation, Explosive Christmas Showdown, Mountain Abduction Rescue, and Buried Grave Secrets.  The sixth book in the Crisis Team Rescue series is K-9 Ranch Protection which is scheduled to be released on September 24. You can find Darlene L. Turner's other novels here.  Thank you so much for stopping by today.  Tomorrow I am featuring Cold Case Tracker by Maggie K. Black.  Do not forget to enter the giveaway before you leave.  Good Luck!  I am off to get some housework done.  I tried to teach the cats to dust, but they saw it as an opportunity to play (and zip around the house at full speed). My two girls, Dickens and Bucky, just turned fourteen.  Dickens has not slowed down, but I have noticed that Bucky is having trouble getting on the kitchen counter (which is a bonus in my books because she is not supposed to be up there).  I hope that you have a joyful day. Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

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*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

Mountain Abduction Rescue by Darlene L. Turner

 Mountain Abduction Rescue

Book Summary

A wildfire threat…

becomes a missing person search.

A serial arsonist is out for revenge in the Canadian Rocky Mountains—and kidnaps park warden Hazel Hoyt’s son and his camping troop. Now Hazel must team up with the man who broke her heart, firefighter Mitchell Booth, to find the missing boys as wildfires blaze around them. But someone has no intention of letting the pair get off the mountain alive…

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

My Thoughts

Mountain Abduction Rescue by Darlene L. Turner is an exciting tale.  I thought it was well-written with developed characters. The author’s vivid descriptions of the Canadian Rocky Mountains brought the area to life for me.  I loved all the action, tension, and suspense (kidnapping, arson, controlling father who is also her boss).  I enjoyed the mystery.  I love solving whodunits and I had fun figuring this one out.  There were some good twists along the way (and a red herring or two).  

You can tell that there is still a connection between Hazel and Mitchell.  The pair must work together if they are to save Hazel’s son as well as the other campers plus stop an arsonist.  The romance is about the rekindling of buried feelings.  Mountain Abduction Rescue is the third book in Crisis Rescue Team series.  It can be read as a standalone, but I do recommend reading the first two books in the series (they are as enticing as this one).  I found myself staying up late and quickly turning the pages to see how Mountain Abduction Rescue would turn out (but also sorry to see it end).  Mountain Abduction Rescue is a suspenseful story with prolific fires, captured campers, a domineering dad, revived feelings, a dismayed mother, treacherous trails, and a vengeful foe.  

Mountain Abduction Rescue is available from Amazon*.  The other two novels in the Crisis Rescue Team series are Fatal Forensic Investigation and Explosive Christmas Showdown.  The fourth book Crisis Rescue Team series is Buried Grave Secrets which will be out on December 26.  Thank you for joining me today.  I want to share with you some of the other books that were published today:  The Body in the Back Garden by Mark Waddell, The Christmas Quilt by Lenora Worth, Moving Forward by Shelley Shepard Gray, Mrs. Morris and the Wolfman by Traci Wilton, Murder at the Cape Bookstore, Board to Death by C.J. Connor, Catch Me if you Candy by Ellie Alexander, A Father for her Boys by Danielle Grandinetti, and A Family to Foster by Laurel Blount. Tomorrow I will be sharing my thoughts about A Family to Foster by Laurel Blount.  I hope you are staying cool.  I know it is hot when my mischievous cat, Dickens is not getting into trouble.  She has been taking her naps in my bathroom sink (very inconvenient).  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader 

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