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Texas K-9 Unit #5
Scent of Danger
Risking it all
Detective Melody Zachary is determined to find who killed her nephew in a drug-related murder. She's launched her teen center in his memory, to keep kids off the streets. And she'll prove to narcotics officer Parker Adams and his K-9 drug-sniffing partner, Sherlock, it's not a haven for dealers. As they risk their lives to save others, Melody discovers that Parker and she share the same deep commitment to making a difference. Will circumstances allow them to take the biggest risk yet—on love?
Detective Melody Zachary is determined to find who killed her nephew in a drug-related murder. She's launched her teen center in his memory, to keep kids off the streets. And she'll prove to narcotics officer Parker Adams and his K-9 drug-sniffing partner, Sherlock, it's not a haven for dealers. As they risk their lives to save others, Melody discovers that Parker and she share the same deep commitment to making a difference. Will circumstances allow them to take the biggest risk yet—on love?
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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Terri Reed
192 books3,139 followersNew York Times bestselling author Terri Reed’s romance and romantic suspense novels have appeared on Publishers Weekly top 10 Romance Mass Market Paperback and Publishers Weekly top 10 Religion Fiction, Nielsen’s Bookscan top 50, Amazon #1 Bestseller, featured in USA Today and a Fresh Pick at FreshFiction.com. Her 2016 novel, A Family Under the Christmas Tree, was adapted into the Hallmark movie and retitled Picture a Perfect Christmas.
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March 2, 2015
Book five from the Love Inspired Suspense series "Texas K-9 Unit". K-9 officer Parker Adams and cold-case detective Melody Zachary, working along with Parker's canine partner Sherlock, are investigating a break-in at the teen center that Melody has founded in her nephew's memory. Her nephew's murder still remains unsolved. They discover drugs on the premises while searching the building and need to find the person or persons responsible. There is also the possibility that these crimes may have ties to the local crime syndicate that they have been trying to take down.
This was another enjoyable entry in the K-9 Unit series featuring another wonderful dog. Parker and Melody made a very appealing couple and I loved adorable Sherlock. Melody's nephew's murder is solved in this book, but the continuing storyline of the local crime syndicate and its mysterious Boss remains to be solved in the next book in the series.
This was another enjoyable entry in the K-9 Unit series featuring another wonderful dog. Parker and Melody made a very appealing couple and I loved adorable Sherlock. Melody's nephew's murder is solved in this book, but the continuing storyline of the local crime syndicate and its mysterious Boss remains to be solved in the next book in the series.
June 6, 2016
3.5 Stars!
I liked this book! It's not one of the best Love Inspired Suspense novels I've read but it's still good. I found the story to be somewhat predictable in places-I had the villain pegged the first time that character appeared on the page so it was a little frustrating that the hero and heroine couldn't see the same things I did! I loved Parker's drug detection trained beagle, Sherlock!
I really liked the ending, it was quite surprising!
I'm excited to read the final book in the series, Lone Star Protector as I really like both Slade and Kaitlin and want to see if my guess as to the identity of the super villain known as "The Boss" is correct, I also want to find out if they are able to find Slade's dog, Rio!
All in all, Scent of Danger was a good one time read and I'm glad I read it!
I liked this book! It's not one of the best Love Inspired Suspense novels I've read but it's still good. I found the story to be somewhat predictable in places-I had the villain pegged the first time that character appeared on the page so it was a little frustrating that the hero and heroine couldn't see the same things I did! I loved Parker's drug detection trained beagle, Sherlock!
I really liked the ending, it was quite surprising!
I'm excited to read the final book in the series, Lone Star Protector as I really like both Slade and Kaitlin and want to see if my guess as to the identity of the super villain known as "The Boss" is correct, I also want to find out if they are able to find Slade's dog, Rio!
All in all, Scent of Danger was a good one time read and I'm glad I read it!
May 12, 2020
Una buona lettura, anche se ho capito subito chi fosse il cattivo. Manca ancora di conoscere chi sia il famigerato Boss, anche se ho una mia ipotesi da 2-3 libri. Bisognerà aspettare il prossimo libro, che è l'ultimo della serie per scoprirlo. Per fortuna ho intenzione di leggerlo a breve!
May 3, 2013
Two thumbs up and 5 stars. This continuity series has been awesome and I'm looking forward to next months finale.
July 29, 2023
I loved ❤️ this book's storyline. I loved ❤️ the suspense in this story. I loved ❤️ the Christian ✝️ in this story. I loved ❤️ Melody's character. My heart broke 💔 for Melody. I loved ❤️ Parker's character. I loved ❤️ Sherlock 🐕. I loved ❤️ the ending. Awesome job Ms. Reed.
July 15, 2020
I've read other Terri Reed books that I enjoyed much more. This one doesn't have any heart. It's like she had a deadline and just wanted to fill it. The best part of this book is the lack of sex. Reed makes an attempt at bringing romance, which was a nice surprise.
My copy of the book was published in 2013. I'm hopeful that Chapter 9 is fixed in copies made after mine. I had to actually remove pages and reorder them in order to make any sense of it. The lack of a final read-through before publishing was a huge letdown for me. I could have forgiven the story much more if I'd at least have had the book in proper order.
I apologize for the two stars, Terri Reed, but it's just in this case. I have enjoyed everything else of yours I've read and this in no way reflects upon you personally. I just feel like this was far more homework than artwork.
My copy of the book was published in 2013. I'm hopeful that Chapter 9 is fixed in copies made after mine. I had to actually remove pages and reorder them in order to make any sense of it. The lack of a final read-through before publishing was a huge letdown for me. I could have forgiven the story much more if I'd at least have had the book in proper order.
I apologize for the two stars, Terri Reed, but it's just in this case. I have enjoyed everything else of yours I've read and this in no way reflects upon you personally. I just feel like this was far more homework than artwork.
August 20, 2013
Written well as usual by Terri Reed, the loss of Detective Melody Zachary's nephew has pushed her into a search for the killer. Not wanting to believe that her nephew and sister were involved with the BOSS of drugs in the area, the investigation points that way. Melody has a partner at the Teen Center where she works some of the time, but another young detective begins to take on her obsession to find out who the BOSS is and why people have been murdered. He is kind, attractive and available...has an endearing K-9 dog that helps on the case. Mystery surrounds this case in a big way! A very good novel.
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November 13, 2016
What can you say about a handsome K-9 Detective and his handsome partner a beagle with a nose that make criminals shutter in their wake and a very independent Detective that depends on no one but herself to solve her nephew and sisters murder/suicide cases. That they each have family that died of drugs makes them unite to find out who is bring the drugs in and hurting the kids of Sagebrush Texas and the community as well. But despite the way they look at each other time is running out for Melody's life and jet what they find is so devastating to her that it will take a heart of Porter Adams and friends and the open heart of God to help her through all of the pain that's to come.
April 20, 2017
I have always enjoyed reading Terri Reed's stories. Scent of Danger is apart of the Texas K-9 Unit series. I am gonna have to go back and read the other four books before I read the very last one so I can catch up.
Scent of Danger was about Detective Melody Zachary and Narcotics Officer Parker Adams along with his sniffing canine companion Sherlock. Melody and Parker are an amazing couple together, these two are afraid of committing to one another due to past failures, but in the end with faith and trust in God they both realize that they are good for each.
I really enjoyed this story and look forward to reading the other stories in this series to find out the conclusion.
Scent of Danger was about Detective Melody Zachary and Narcotics Officer Parker Adams along with his sniffing canine companion Sherlock. Melody and Parker are an amazing couple together, these two are afraid of committing to one another due to past failures, but in the end with faith and trust in God they both realize that they are good for each.
I really enjoyed this story and look forward to reading the other stories in this series to find out the conclusion.
May 5, 2022
Scent of Danger book #5 in the exciting Mini Serirs Texas K-9 Unit will have on more on the edge of your seat as you closer to finding out who the Big King Pen is but, first Melody Zackary and Parker Adams have to find out what is going on at the Youth Center that drugs are found in lockers and deals going down in back. When the threat come really close to Melody it's time to get bad on the bad guys.
June 8, 2022
Loved this book!! Melody is trying to find out who killed her nephew, and why. She's opened a center to try to reach other teens before they go down the same road her nephew did. When Parker and his K9 partner, Sherlock, find drugs at the center, Melody doesn't know what to think and who to trust. The more time Parker and Melody spend together, the more both of them realize how much they're afraid to trust each other and God. Will they be able to figure out their feelings before it's too late?
September 25, 2019
This has been my FAVORITE from this series. I loved the main characters. Dedicated, smart, tenacious. And the chemistry is off the charts. I loved how their relationship started out as trusting and leaning on each other. The natural friendship they felt for each other growing to something stronger. It makes me want to try more books by this author.
August 30, 2013
Loved the book, full of lots of action, but my print copy some of the pages were in the wrong order, but I figured it out, and the book is great, have already starting reading the last book in this series.
November 5, 2014
Another good read in the series. I began to have a guess as to the identity of the Boss in the last book and that guess seemed to be supported in this book or else it sure is a good "red herring." I look forward to reading the next book to see if I'm right.
March 8, 2017
Fantastic series
Have thoroughly enjoyed this series! Can't wait to read the last book in this series. A little sad because I have enjoyed each book so much that I hate for the series to end. Figuring out who is the Boss has been a challenge!!
Have thoroughly enjoyed this series! Can't wait to read the last book in this series. A little sad because I have enjoyed each book so much that I hate for the series to end. Figuring out who is the Boss has been a challenge!!
May 24, 2018
This Book Was OMG Good!
I can't imagine having a family member murdered and then another commit suicide. Such tragedies could certainly either turn you to or from God. This series is fantastic.
I can't imagine having a family member murdered and then another commit suicide. Such tragedies could certainly either turn you to or from God. This series is fantastic.
August 8, 2013
What a wonderful book in an amazing series.
November 15, 2015
Scent of Danger review
Scent of Danger is the fifth exciting romantic suspense book in the Texas K-9 Unit series written by author Terri Reed.
Scent of Danger is the fifth exciting romantic suspense book in the Texas K-9 Unit series written by author Terri Reed.
February 28, 2016
Amazing story
The writer imagine is awesome good. Storylines have you thinking as one of character. Writer show amazing love of Christ.
The writer imagine is awesome good. Storylines have you thinking as one of character. Writer show amazing love of Christ.
February 26, 2018
Another great addition to the series. Fast paced with lots of action.
April 23, 2019
Wonderful book
April 23, 2019
Wow Scent of danger
I loved this book full of action. I loved it . Recommend to everyone.
On to the next one. Can't wait.
I loved this book full of action. I loved it . Recommend to everyone.
On to the next one. Can't wait.
January 1, 2021
My Heart Stopped!
I really thought that something terrible was about to happen!
Then, I knew I just needed to TRUST!
And I did!
I really thought that something terrible was about to happen!
Then, I knew I just needed to TRUST!
And I did!
June 11, 2021
Really liked the book!! I had feeling was the bad guy in the beginning. I hate who it turned out to be but it was really good and had a nice turn of events.
October 13, 2022
Love these stories about the Law and dogs!
August 15, 2022
Scent of Danger
Another good story in this series. Fear and trust two elements that make for a good story. This story is action packed and shows how to grow through adversity.
Another good story in this series. Fear and trust two elements that make for a good story. This story is action packed and shows how to grow through adversity.
September 20, 2022
Good book
I really liked this book. Very fast to read. Love all of Terri Reeds books. Very good author. Can't wait for the next one
I really liked this book. Very fast to read. Love all of Terri Reeds books. Very good author. Can't wait for the next one
September 20, 2022
"Scent of Danger" is a romantic suspense. It's the 5th book in a series and continues the ongoing mystery about the stolen K9. Because of this, some events in the previous novels are spoiled in this one, but it can be read as a stand alone novel.
Melody's soon going to get tired of Parker bossing her around. It's a pattern: She has an idea about her nephew's case (which she's still working) or the ongoing mystery, but Parker thinks it's a bad idea. She tries to convince him and makes it clear she'll do things without his approval (as he's simply her protection, not her partner, and they have different bosses). He says to let him handle it and calls it in or whatever before she can even when she should really be the one doing so.
An example: She thinks she's discovered who her nephew's unknown father is (which is pertinent to the case), but he scoffs. She later makes her case to him with some more evidence, and he tells her that her persistence on the topic is unhealthy and she needs to let it go. (It's not.) She decides to go to her boss anyway, so he says to let him approach their bosses as it'll show his support. She's grateful for the apparent support. But he made no move to actually approach their bosses until he's lost his chance with her and thinks it'll win her back.
Or the flip side, he had trustworthy information from a source, but she refused to believe it and tried to do things her way rather than according to procedure. He's also supposed to be protecting her, but one time he got so focused on another task that he left her behind in the dark, dangerous woods wearing a form-fitting dress, high heels that sink into the earth, but at least she had a gun.
And what about love? Well, she's convinced to wear that form-fitting dress, more makeup than normal, and high heels. That turned him on, and he then constantly rubbed her bare shoulder, caressed her cheek, touched her hair (all while not wanting a romantic relationship). She's attracted to his manly, handsome body and singing voice. This is real love! Hm. He's determined to convince her to trust him (rather than prove to her that he's trustworthy over time) and hopes that their couple-weeks-long relationship (which started with him assuming she's dealing drugs) will be deep enough that she'll "love him no matter what." Sigh. She only became open to a relationship after she realized that she's going to grow old alone (no family, etc.) while visiting a nursing home and then emotionally went to pieces when Parker got hurt protecting her. Horrible reasons to get married.
The suspense came from the physical danger to Melody. The Christian element was trusting God even when He doesn't answer your prayers the way you wanted. There was no sex or bad language.
Melody's soon going to get tired of Parker bossing her around. It's a pattern: She has an idea about her nephew's case (which she's still working) or the ongoing mystery, but Parker thinks it's a bad idea. She tries to convince him and makes it clear she'll do things without his approval (as he's simply her protection, not her partner, and they have different bosses). He says to let him handle it and calls it in or whatever before she can even when she should really be the one doing so.
An example: She thinks she's discovered who her nephew's unknown father is (which is pertinent to the case), but he scoffs. She later makes her case to him with some more evidence, and he tells her that her persistence on the topic is unhealthy and she needs to let it go. (It's not.) She decides to go to her boss anyway, so he says to let him approach their bosses as it'll show his support. She's grateful for the apparent support. But he made no move to actually approach their bosses until he's lost his chance with her and thinks it'll win her back.
Or the flip side, he had trustworthy information from a source, but she refused to believe it and tried to do things her way rather than according to procedure. He's also supposed to be protecting her, but one time he got so focused on another task that he left her behind in the dark, dangerous woods wearing a form-fitting dress, high heels that sink into the earth, but at least she had a gun.
And what about love? Well, she's convinced to wear that form-fitting dress, more makeup than normal, and high heels. That turned him on, and he then constantly rubbed her bare shoulder, caressed her cheek, touched her hair (all while not wanting a romantic relationship). She's attracted to his manly, handsome body and singing voice. This is real love! Hm. He's determined to convince her to trust him (rather than prove to her that he's trustworthy over time) and hopes that their couple-weeks-long relationship (which started with him assuming she's dealing drugs) will be deep enough that she'll "love him no matter what." Sigh. She only became open to a relationship after she realized that she's going to grow old alone (no family, etc.) while visiting a nursing home and then emotionally went to pieces when Parker got hurt protecting her. Horrible reasons to get married.
The suspense came from the physical danger to Melody. The Christian element was trusting God even when He doesn't answer your prayers the way you wanted. There was no sex or bad language.
May 19, 2018
Melody and Parker share a common issue, having lost a loved one to drugs. She has a center for youth, in which drugs were found, and Center closed. Will they find who is guilty or planted the drugs, even to office being ramshackle. She is a cat person can she love a dog and the master. Enjoyable reading.
July 17, 2018
Parker and Melody's story works because they knew each other before Parker became Melody's de facto bodyguard. Their common traits blend well, and her hesitancy about Sherlock the beagle was sweet. The overall story arc of these six books is great - we get a little more information each time. This was the appropriate time to bring in the syndicate's involvement in illegal drug trafficking.
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