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K-9 Special Ops #3
Ultimate Justice
Every secret they uncover brings their hearts and danger closer.
While tracking down an escaped felon, FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9, Blue, uncover a smoking hot lead on the location of dozens of missing children—including Evan’s own sister. The shocking discovery reopens cold cases throughout Colorado, along with painful wounds and the heartbreaking guilt Evan’s kept buried for decades.
Three years ago, hospital custodian Marlie Foxe’s world imploded, causing her to cut herself off from the world. But when one of the missing boys turns up at her hospital, he only allows Marlie to get close. Now, Evan needs her help—and he won’t take no for an answer. When she finally agrees to work with him, Evan suspects there’s more to the woman than she’s letting on. She’s hiding something. The question is, what.
As Evan and Marlie unearth a cult targeting runaways, they’re forced to confront not only dangerous criminals but the truths they’ve both been avoiding. Including the blistering passion they can no longer deny. But when more children disappear, they’ll have to risk more than just their hearts.
While tracking down an escaped felon, FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9, Blue, uncover a smoking hot lead on the location of dozens of missing children—including Evan’s own sister. The shocking discovery reopens cold cases throughout Colorado, along with painful wounds and the heartbreaking guilt Evan’s kept buried for decades.
Three years ago, hospital custodian Marlie Foxe’s world imploded, causing her to cut herself off from the world. But when one of the missing boys turns up at her hospital, he only allows Marlie to get close. Now, Evan needs her help—and he won’t take no for an answer. When she finally agrees to work with him, Evan suspects there’s more to the woman than she’s letting on. She’s hiding something. The question is, what.
As Evan and Marlie unearth a cult targeting runaways, they’re forced to confront not only dangerous criminals but the truths they’ve both been avoiding. Including the blistering passion they can no longer deny. But when more children disappear, they’ll have to risk more than just their hearts.
400 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published October 22, 2024
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Tee O'Fallon
24 books2,019 followersTee O'Fallon is the author of the K-9 Special Ops, Federal K-9, and NYPD Blue & Gold Series. Tee spent twenty-three years as a federal agent conducting complex, long- and short-term criminal investigations, including undercover operations, across many agencies at the federal level, and multi-state investigations as a police investigator. It felt only natural to combine her hands-on experience in the field with her love of romantic suspense. Tee has lived in New York State most of her life with a five-year stop in Colorado. When not writing, she enjoys cooking, gardening, chocolate, lychee martinis, and all creatures canine.
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October 2, 2024
Tee O’Fallon has again combined action, tension, investigations, and great characterization in the third book in the K-9 Special Ops romantic suspense novel.
Ultimate Justice
features FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry, his K-9 Blue, and hospital custodian Marlie Foxe.
While Evan and Blue are tracking an escaped felon, they uncover a lead on the location of dozens of missing children, including Evan’s sister who’s been missing for over 20 years. Marlie Foxe’s world imploded three years ago. She’s now working as a hospital custodian. When one of the missing boys becomes a patient at the hospital, he will only talk with Marlie. Evan needs her help to find more missing children and Marlie finally agrees to work with him.
The author does a great job with characterization. Evan is intense, thoughtful, protective, and patient with children. Marlie is lonely, sad, and experiences anxiety. However, she is also kind and understanding and relates well to children. I loved their chemistry and enjoyed the slow burn romance. It was also great to catch up with characters from the earlier two novels in the series.
The opening of the book is memorable, heartbreaking, and immediately drew me into the storyline. The novel builds suspense in a way that engages readers and pulls them into the lives of the characters. The author weaves suspense, danger, action, and intense moments throughout the plot. Additionally, the world-building was terrific. I was able to easily visualize the settings. The plot is full of chasing down leads and interviewing people as well as plenty of danger for those involved. This story was a mix of investigation, planning, romance, and action that kept me turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. I was kept fully invested in them finding the missing children and those responsible for their abduction. The relationship aspects of the story and some humor balance the shocking and disturbing aspects.
Overall, the storyline gripped me and kept me engaged throughout the novel. If you enjoy romantic suspense with plenty of action with strong male and female leads, then I recommend that you check out this series. I am looking forward to finding out this author writes next.
Entangled Publishing, LLC, Entangled: Amara and Tee O’Fallon provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. The publication date is currently set for October 22, 2024.
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My 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review is coming soon.
While Evan and Blue are tracking an escaped felon, they uncover a lead on the location of dozens of missing children, including Evan’s sister who’s been missing for over 20 years. Marlie Foxe’s world imploded three years ago. She’s now working as a hospital custodian. When one of the missing boys becomes a patient at the hospital, he will only talk with Marlie. Evan needs her help to find more missing children and Marlie finally agrees to work with him.
The author does a great job with characterization. Evan is intense, thoughtful, protective, and patient with children. Marlie is lonely, sad, and experiences anxiety. However, she is also kind and understanding and relates well to children. I loved their chemistry and enjoyed the slow burn romance. It was also great to catch up with characters from the earlier two novels in the series.
The opening of the book is memorable, heartbreaking, and immediately drew me into the storyline. The novel builds suspense in a way that engages readers and pulls them into the lives of the characters. The author weaves suspense, danger, action, and intense moments throughout the plot. Additionally, the world-building was terrific. I was able to easily visualize the settings. The plot is full of chasing down leads and interviewing people as well as plenty of danger for those involved. This story was a mix of investigation, planning, romance, and action that kept me turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. I was kept fully invested in them finding the missing children and those responsible for their abduction. The relationship aspects of the story and some humor balance the shocking and disturbing aspects.
Overall, the storyline gripped me and kept me engaged throughout the novel. If you enjoy romantic suspense with plenty of action with strong male and female leads, then I recommend that you check out this series. I am looking forward to finding out this author writes next.
Entangled Publishing, LLC, Entangled: Amara and Tee O’Fallon provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. The publication date is currently set for October 22, 2024.
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My 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review is coming soon.
October 15, 2024
This is an entertaining, well-written, fast paced, steamy, romantic suspense novel. It has a sympathetic, intelligent and likable female protagonist, an engaging, strong and capable male protagonist, a heroic K-9, heartbreak, action, suspense, sizzling chemistry, twists and turns, and a happily ever after ending. This is the third and final entry in Ms. O'Fallon's outstanding K-9 Special Ops series, and it can be read as a stand alone. Her loyal readers will appreciate the appearance of characters from the other books in the series. Many thanks to Ms. O'Fallon, Entangled Publishing, LLC, and NetGalley, from whom I received an advanced reader copy of this fantastic novel. This is my honest opinion.
August 30, 2024
One of the reasons I love this author’s stories is because of the male lead characters she creates. Strong, fearless, protective, loving, funny, kind, sexy, hot. You name it, they are drool-worthy.
O’Fallon develops amazing characters who are strong and tender but protective as hell. She doesn’t shy away from tough topics but cushions with awesome K-9 partners with wonderful personalities. O’Fallon also ties us up emotionally with passion and heat. The book is the icing!
Ultimate Justice is the last book in this series of three sadly. I think I am addicted to her storytelling abilities. I did not want this to end! Shed a few tears with this ending! OMG
If you haven’t read a book by her yet, what are you waiting for? Perfect for the romantic suspense, police procedural crime junky.
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* I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
* full review - https://amidlifewife.com/ultimate-jus...
O’Fallon develops amazing characters who are strong and tender but protective as hell. She doesn’t shy away from tough topics but cushions with awesome K-9 partners with wonderful personalities. O’Fallon also ties us up emotionally with passion and heat. The book is the icing!
Ultimate Justice is the last book in this series of three sadly. I think I am addicted to her storytelling abilities. I did not want this to end! Shed a few tears with this ending! OMG
If you haven’t read a book by her yet, what are you waiting for? Perfect for the romantic suspense, police procedural crime junky.
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* I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
* full review - https://amidlifewife.com/ultimate-jus...
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September 8, 2023Hey, Everyone! I'm excited to share a cover reveal (sometime today!) for ULTIMATE JUSTICE, K-9 Special Ops, book 3. This is FBI Special Agent Evan McMarry's and his K-9, Blue's, story. Here's the short, temporary blurb: The thrills continue in this bestselling series when an FBI agent and his trusted K-9 team up with a child therapist to unearth a cult targeting youths. I'll have more details for you later.
Preorder links should go live at all online retailers sometime today. And if you preorder at Barnes & Noble, use the preorder code: PREORDER25 to get 25% off!
Preorder links should go live at all online retailers sometime today. And if you preorder at Barnes & Noble, use the preorder code: PREORDER25 to get 25% off!
November 4, 2024
This is a Romantic Suspense, and this is the third book in the K-9 Special Ops series. I have read the first two books in this series before picking up this book. I do think you can read this book as a standalone without any problems. I loved the characters in this book, and the story line pulled me in for the first page. I really loved the case that was being worked in this book. I did not want to put this book down. I really loved the ending of this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.
December 30, 2024
* You can read this as a standalone, but you can read the previous books for the story of some of the other characters.
Evan McGarry's little sister has been missing for more then twenty years and her disappearance has been the reason he now works as an FBI agent in the missing children unit. With his K-9 partner Blue, he is now being given a case that brings him on the path of orphan Noah and his gorgeous guardian Marlie, who is still grieving the loss of her child three years earlier. Noah sets Evan on a path that could rescue a lot more children and there might even be a chance he can finally find out more that has happened to his sister.
Pro's:
+ I still really like the way the K-9s are integrated in these stories. They feel so life-like and even comparing to the other books they all have their own personalities. The dogs, in this case Blue, are definitely the highlight of this book for me.
+ The investigative story is actually really well done, I have to be honest that I expected some other characters to be more of a suspect than the people who turned out to be the culprits. There is enough action to make this a fun and fast-paced read.
Con's:
- It could be me, but after reading all three books, I'm not convinced the male heroes are not the same. They are all dark and moody, with bunches of trauma and being the size of very muscled buildings. There was too little difference for me and I think that is a bit of a shame.
This series was fun, an investigative romance with the added bonus of some nice K-9 personalities. This story was fun and high-paced, with the child abduction and drugs angle. It was not very dark, the author managed to use these elements and still keep it slightly light-hearted. Unfortunately, I starting to get to the conclusion that the author only has one type of male character and they start to feel like they're all the same. Yes, they are the pillar of romance book heroes, but I think I would like some other type of hero, not just the traumatized beefcakes.
Evan McGarry's little sister has been missing for more then twenty years and her disappearance has been the reason he now works as an FBI agent in the missing children unit. With his K-9 partner Blue, he is now being given a case that brings him on the path of orphan Noah and his gorgeous guardian Marlie, who is still grieving the loss of her child three years earlier. Noah sets Evan on a path that could rescue a lot more children and there might even be a chance he can finally find out more that has happened to his sister.
Pro's:
+ I still really like the way the K-9s are integrated in these stories. They feel so life-like and even comparing to the other books they all have their own personalities. The dogs, in this case Blue, are definitely the highlight of this book for me.
+ The investigative story is actually really well done, I have to be honest that I expected some other characters to be more of a suspect than the people who turned out to be the culprits. There is enough action to make this a fun and fast-paced read.
Con's:
- It could be me, but after reading all three books, I'm not convinced the male heroes are not the same. They are all dark and moody, with bunches of trauma and being the size of very muscled buildings. There was too little difference for me and I think that is a bit of a shame.
This series was fun, an investigative romance with the added bonus of some nice K-9 personalities. This story was fun and high-paced, with the child abduction and drugs angle. It was not very dark, the author managed to use these elements and still keep it slightly light-hearted. Unfortunately, I starting to get to the conclusion that the author only has one type of male character and they start to feel like they're all the same. Yes, they are the pillar of romance book heroes, but I think I would like some other type of hero, not just the traumatized beefcakes.
September 22, 2024
Ultimate Justice🐕
Ultimate Justice is the third book in the K9 Special Ops series. The story focuses on Evan, the FBI Agent who lost his sister when he was a teenager which ultimately shaped the rest of his life, to the detriment of his personal life😢 Marlie is a custodian at the hospital and works the night shift to have as little human interaction as she can. When a young boy comes in, she’s drawn to him and makes a personal connection which Evan sees when he comes to interview the boy.
Lines are drawn and this case is very personal to Evan - he finally has a new lead on his missing sister - and he won’t let anyone get in the way of following the lead to its end. But he soon makes a connection to the boy he rescued as well as Marlie and soon makes a discovery which will change everything he thought he knew about the day his sister went missing😳
Absolutely loved Evan and Marlie and embarking on their journey to discovery and truth…which I must admit took a path I would not have thought possible but only because the clues took me another direction🤷♀️ Suffice to say the ending and the “whodunnits” were a surprise❣️Blue, Evan’s dog was a hoot and I loved him in this story just as much🥰 I received an advanced copy via Netgalley and willingly leave my honest review❤️🩹
Ultimate Justice is the third book in the K9 Special Ops series. The story focuses on Evan, the FBI Agent who lost his sister when he was a teenager which ultimately shaped the rest of his life, to the detriment of his personal life😢 Marlie is a custodian at the hospital and works the night shift to have as little human interaction as she can. When a young boy comes in, she’s drawn to him and makes a personal connection which Evan sees when he comes to interview the boy.
Lines are drawn and this case is very personal to Evan - he finally has a new lead on his missing sister - and he won’t let anyone get in the way of following the lead to its end. But he soon makes a connection to the boy he rescued as well as Marlie and soon makes a discovery which will change everything he thought he knew about the day his sister went missing😳
Absolutely loved Evan and Marlie and embarking on their journey to discovery and truth…which I must admit took a path I would not have thought possible but only because the clues took me another direction🤷♀️ Suffice to say the ending and the “whodunnits” were a surprise❣️Blue, Evan’s dog was a hoot and I loved him in this story just as much🥰 I received an advanced copy via Netgalley and willingly leave my honest review❤️🩹
October 29, 2024
The K-9 Special Ops deals with federal officers who are all friends and have their own dog. Each book tells one of their romances and solves one case. We get updates from previous couples and interact with them.
In Ultimate Justice, FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9, Blue are part of the CARD unit that deals with missing children. During a rescue of a young boy, Evan uncovers a lead about dozens of missing children, including his own sister.
Marlie Foxe, is a hospital custodian who bonds with the young boy Evan saved. Three years ago, Marlie’s life spiraled when the unimaginable happened. Her pain was so clear, I wanted to hug her and tell her to breathe.
Marlie and Evan’s individual stories tugged at my heartstrings, particularly as a mother/grandmother myself. The case involving these missing children was intense and I applaud those who work to keep children safe.
O’Fallon built the suspense as she drew us closer to solving the case, all while creating an atmosphere for the budding romance between Marlie and Evan. The young boy who was rescued became an integral part of their story, and I loved seeing him with Blue. Blue even had a romance thread, which helped to lighten the emotional case.
Fans of romantic suspense, ops teams and K-9 units will want to grab Ulitimate Justice and the K-9 Special Ops series. I am looking forward to more. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
In Ultimate Justice, FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9, Blue are part of the CARD unit that deals with missing children. During a rescue of a young boy, Evan uncovers a lead about dozens of missing children, including his own sister.
Marlie Foxe, is a hospital custodian who bonds with the young boy Evan saved. Three years ago, Marlie’s life spiraled when the unimaginable happened. Her pain was so clear, I wanted to hug her and tell her to breathe.
Marlie and Evan’s individual stories tugged at my heartstrings, particularly as a mother/grandmother myself. The case involving these missing children was intense and I applaud those who work to keep children safe.
O’Fallon built the suspense as she drew us closer to solving the case, all while creating an atmosphere for the budding romance between Marlie and Evan. The young boy who was rescued became an integral part of their story, and I loved seeing him with Blue. Blue even had a romance thread, which helped to lighten the emotional case.
Fans of romantic suspense, ops teams and K-9 units will want to grab Ulitimate Justice and the K-9 Special Ops series. I am looking forward to more. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
November 20, 2024
I’m not a big fan of romantic suspense books. Usually I either hate them or have nightmares about what happened. I just can’t do the thrillers and romantic suspense since it’s too realistic of what could happen in real life; however, Tee O’Fallon just writes amazing romantic suspense books that I enjoy reading. I’ve read this entire series so far and I’ve liked every one I’ve read. I liked that this was about a mom who went through something traumatic. It’s about found family and coming together to work towards finding the kidnappers and saving kids lives. I liked that this had forced proximity, life-and-death situations, and amazing characters. I will say that my one of my biggest problems with this book was that the mom kept telling the kid to say thank you in more of a demanding way. It just rubbed me the wrong way every time she did it. Other than that, I enjoyed this book.
I received an eARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
I received an eARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
August 12, 2024
It’s Evan’s turn!!!! I knew he had a lot of pain and grief, but man, he’s got even more than I anticipated. But so does Marlie. And she’s just as mired in the muck that holds you down as Evan is…until Noah comes along. Then she begins to get unstuck, just a little at a time, and Evan finds himself unsticking along with her, all while also wanting to stick with Marlie in a permanent way. But can he let go of his pain and grab onto a future? Or is he doomed to remain stuck and alone?
This is one that keeps you guessing. I had a few feelings as the facts became known, and I can say with zero remorse that I was right in one or two hunches, but the red herrings that this author so expertly tossed at me had me running down dead end roads more than once along the way. But I adored it all and wouldn’t have this tale go differently. Especially when the past finally joins the present in such a bittersweet, yet oh so hopeful, way.
I already want more of this series and more from this author. That’s how much her work sticks with you. You hit “the end” and find yourself immediately looking for what comes next!
This is one that keeps you guessing. I had a few feelings as the facts became known, and I can say with zero remorse that I was right in one or two hunches, but the red herrings that this author so expertly tossed at me had me running down dead end roads more than once along the way. But I adored it all and wouldn’t have this tale go differently. Especially when the past finally joins the present in such a bittersweet, yet oh so hopeful, way.
I already want more of this series and more from this author. That’s how much her work sticks with you. You hit “the end” and find yourself immediately looking for what comes next!
September 9, 2024
Thank you to Entangled Publishing for the e-ARC of this book!
3,75 Stars rounded up to 4 for this review. This was a fast-paced, enthralling book. It kept me hooked from the very beginning. It is hard to read about child abduction and death, but it was handled very well by the author. I'm also a sucker for an animal in the book so the K-9 Blue was my favorite part. This was my first book by Tee O-Fallon, but I was able to enjoy it without having read the previous books. I would absolutely recommend this to people, especially those who like police/agent-type stories. In fact, I already told my mom she should check out Tee O'Fallon's books!
I received an advanced copy of this book in return for my honest feedback. All thoughts/opinions in this review are my own.
3,75 Stars rounded up to 4 for this review. This was a fast-paced, enthralling book. It kept me hooked from the very beginning. It is hard to read about child abduction and death, but it was handled very well by the author. I'm also a sucker for an animal in the book so the K-9 Blue was my favorite part. This was my first book by Tee O-Fallon, but I was able to enjoy it without having read the previous books. I would absolutely recommend this to people, especially those who like police/agent-type stories. In fact, I already told my mom she should check out Tee O'Fallon's books!
I received an advanced copy of this book in return for my honest feedback. All thoughts/opinions in this review are my own.
September 8, 2024
4.25/5 stars! This is the third entry in the K-9 Special Ops series. I love that author Tee O'Fallon chooses a different K-9 partner to follow each book, so romance can be a focus of the storyline. Cold cases are notoriously difficult to bring to life, but the author does it with ease. Adding a cult aspect and I was hooked.
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review
August 10, 2024
I can't explain what happened to me reading this book, I just know that I stayed up til 1am finishing it and have no regrets.
Disclaimer: This is book 3 in a series (kind of standalone though) and I did NOT read the first two before reading this. And I still had a fantastic time. The benefit of reading them in order is that you will meet two other central characters and their love stories rather than meeting them all after they have gotten together.
- FBI agent MMC x Former Psychologist FMC
- FBI man Evan has a K9 partner and works on the Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team... aka hot
- Psychologist/hospital custodian Marlie has some deep abduction trauma but ends up being the one person the recently rescued Noah will talk to and is drawn into a massive abduction investigation
- I really love the dynamic between Evan and Marlie - they quickly learn a deep respect for the other, while acknowledging their priorities within the situation. PLUS they are like immediately attracted to each other and spend the whole book being like... are they hot or am I just really messed up?
- The ACTION in this book is insane, like the actual FBI scenes, the guns drawn, helicopter flying, door breaking action was so exciting and the main reason why I simply couldn't put the book down once we got to a certain point in the story
- This book deals a lot with child abuse, child abduction, trauma regarding abductions - those who were taken, and the families as well. It is handled VERY respectfully and maturely and I really loved it.
- The helicopter scene. DANG.
- Marlie + Noah's relationship and Evan + Noah's relationship was so sweet and I really feel like the depth of these characters contributed to how much I love them and rooted for them.
- I was honestly disappointed by Evan's approach to the Marlie relationship following the final major event in the book - he had that moment of realization and worry and then still acted like a fool causing the third act conflict?
Let's talk about the writing:
- I think this book was overall written very well. The author has personal experience in some of these fields, and that shows
- The phrase "True that" was used 4 times in this book unironically (yes, I counted) and honestly it was so funny. Like I used to say that all the time, but that phrase hasn't been used in normal conversation in years soooo yeah
- I'm sorry but using the word "nightie" like 6 times in the span of 2 pages right when they are about to hook up for the first time... is not as sexy as you might think it sounds. Do I have a solution? No. But the term nightie really just had me raising my eyebrows.
- The writing felt very natural, like it was easy to read and felt like a much quicker read than most 400 page books feel.
Thank you to Tee O'Fallon and Entangled Publishing for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Disclaimer: This is book 3 in a series (kind of standalone though) and I did NOT read the first two before reading this. And I still had a fantastic time. The benefit of reading them in order is that you will meet two other central characters and their love stories rather than meeting them all after they have gotten together.
- FBI agent MMC x Former Psychologist FMC
- FBI man Evan has a K9 partner and works on the Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team... aka hot
- Psychologist/hospital custodian Marlie has some deep abduction trauma but ends up being the one person the recently rescued Noah will talk to and is drawn into a massive abduction investigation
- I really love the dynamic between Evan and Marlie - they quickly learn a deep respect for the other, while acknowledging their priorities within the situation. PLUS they are like immediately attracted to each other and spend the whole book being like... are they hot or am I just really messed up?
- The ACTION in this book is insane, like the actual FBI scenes, the guns drawn, helicopter flying, door breaking action was so exciting and the main reason why I simply couldn't put the book down once we got to a certain point in the story
- This book deals a lot with child abuse, child abduction, trauma regarding abductions - those who were taken, and the families as well. It is handled VERY respectfully and maturely and I really loved it.
- The helicopter scene. DANG.
- Marlie + Noah's relationship and Evan + Noah's relationship was so sweet and I really feel like the depth of these characters contributed to how much I love them and rooted for them.
- I was honestly disappointed by Evan's approach to the Marlie relationship following the final major event in the book - he had that moment of realization and worry and then still acted like a fool causing the third act conflict?
Let's talk about the writing:
- I think this book was overall written very well. The author has personal experience in some of these fields, and that shows
- The phrase "True that" was used 4 times in this book unironically (yes, I counted) and honestly it was so funny. Like I used to say that all the time, but that phrase hasn't been used in normal conversation in years soooo yeah
- I'm sorry but using the word "nightie" like 6 times in the span of 2 pages right when they are about to hook up for the first time... is not as sexy as you might think it sounds. Do I have a solution? No. But the term nightie really just had me raising my eyebrows.
- The writing felt very natural, like it was easy to read and felt like a much quicker read than most 400 page books feel.
Thank you to Tee O'Fallon and Entangled Publishing for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 16, 2024
I received this as an arc but Omg I really enjoyed this book I haven’t read anything in this genre yet and I’m a huge fan now! I def want to read the rest of the books in this series. And Blues literal romance sub plot was toooo cute
August 12, 2024
Review to come!
October 27, 2024
Romantic suspense at its best! Ultimate Justice is book #3 in Tee O’Fallon’s K-9 Special Ops series. FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9 partner Blue work on the Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team. Marlie Foxe works in a hospital where she connects with an 11 year old boy named Noah who was recovered by Evan’s team. Evan has demons driving him and Marlie has baggage that she is working through, but together they begin to overcome some of their issues.
Evan and Marlie had very strong chemistry, and I enjoyed reading about their budding romance as well as the relationship they both developed with Noah. I don’t want to include spoilers, but the plot centers around finding who had been holding Noah. K-9 Blue was professional and lovable all rolled into a furry package and had his own love interest. The plot was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I was annoyed that work kept getting in the way of my reading! There was a twist at the end that I did not see coming. I always love a good happily ever after!
I have enjoyed all of Tee O’Fallon’s books, so while Ultimate Justice can be read as a standalone, I recommend you check out the first two books in this series. If you’re a fan of romantic suspense and K-9 stories, I’d encourage you to check out her Federal K-9 series as well.
Evan and Marlie had very strong chemistry, and I enjoyed reading about their budding romance as well as the relationship they both developed with Noah. I don’t want to include spoilers, but the plot centers around finding who had been holding Noah. K-9 Blue was professional and lovable all rolled into a furry package and had his own love interest. The plot was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I was annoyed that work kept getting in the way of my reading! There was a twist at the end that I did not see coming. I always love a good happily ever after!
I have enjoyed all of Tee O’Fallon’s books, so while Ultimate Justice can be read as a standalone, I recommend you check out the first two books in this series. If you’re a fan of romantic suspense and K-9 stories, I’d encourage you to check out her Federal K-9 series as well.
October 22, 2024
Ultimate Justice is a gripping story of the difficult subject of child trafficking, but it’s handled well with plenty of twists to keep the story moving quickly. Evan and Marlie each have personal connections to the heartbreak of missing children, making them both determined to put an end to the latest ring they’ve discovered despite fear of getting involved with each other and opening their hearts to love. Eleven year old Noah and canines Blue and Crystal stole my heart, and I had trouble putting this book down! I recommend this book and the others in this series.
October 15, 2024
What a gripping novel, and what a series! Author Tee O'Fallon hooked me with the first book in her K-9 Special Ops series, and this third book in the series was certainly was a suspense-filled, sexy, exciting, edge-of-your-seat thriller, and it was impossible to put down. It gets 5 stars from this reader.
The heroes of Ultimate Justice are missing child finder, and FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry, and his K-9 companion, Blue. Evan has gotten into this unit because more than 20 years after his twin sister, Grace, disappeared, he's still obsessed with her abduction/disappearance and is still trying to track her down.
The heroine, is Marlie Foxe, whom Evan meets at the hospital where she works the night shift as a custodian/janitor, and where this compassionate and kindhearted woman is attempting to reach out and comfort a recent admission, an 11-year-old boy named, Noah, who managed to escape from an illegal farming operation, staffed by other young runaways and abductees. Marlie soon becomes the only person Noah wants to talk to, and when Evan realizes that these two have formed an unbreakable bond, and although he soon discovers that there's a photo of his missing sister in one of the abductor's basements, he does everything he can to not be kicked off the case for his personal involvement, and soon also becomes the protector of and savior to Marlie and young Noah.
Marlie has been hiding her true profession for the past 3 years, after her own son, 12-year-old Aidan, was abducted and murdered. Her marriage fell apart. Her apartment is spartan, she's given up her true profession, and she's avoided personal contact with others, blaming herself for the few seconds she didn't have her eyes on her son. A licensed psychiatrist, she gave up her practice and has been keeping herself separate from all others, with the exception of Tish, one of the hospital staff. But Noah's plight, and their mutual attachment to one another soon has her beginning to break out of her self-imposed guilt and isolation.
Having nowhere else to go, Noah soon moves in with Marlie, and they are recruited by Evan to help find and free the other abducted and/or runaway children who worked the farm, especially Noah's one friend there, Caleb. When Marlie's apartment is broken into, the two eventually move into Evan's home, and Evan, whose sole focus for years has been the search for his missing sister, soon finds himself attracted to Marlie, but he's given up on the idea of any lasting relationship because he's so obsessed with his job that he's had no room for a relationship, even as some of his co-workers have found happiness in their relationships in Ms. O'Fallon's previous novels in this series.
If you're looking for a spellbinding, un-put-downable romantic thriller/mystery, one with exceptional character development, a plot that grabs you from the beginning and never let's go, and deals with a serious contemporary problem, child abduction, this is the novel for you. Ms. O'Fallon has tackled a subject that's all too real to the parents of runaways, missing and abducted children, and she has written a novel that tugs at your heartstrings, and has you rooting for the good guys, including the lovable K-9, Blue.
However, if child abduction is a trigger for you, I will warn you that it's central to the plot of this novel, and you might want to choose a different one to read. If the subject matter is not a trigger for you, then I highly recommend Ultimate Justice--it was a great read--well-written, well-plotted and impossible to put down, no matter how late the hour. I'm eagerly awaiting the next book in this series.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions stated are my own.
The heroes of Ultimate Justice are missing child finder, and FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry, and his K-9 companion, Blue. Evan has gotten into this unit because more than 20 years after his twin sister, Grace, disappeared, he's still obsessed with her abduction/disappearance and is still trying to track her down.
The heroine, is Marlie Foxe, whom Evan meets at the hospital where she works the night shift as a custodian/janitor, and where this compassionate and kindhearted woman is attempting to reach out and comfort a recent admission, an 11-year-old boy named, Noah, who managed to escape from an illegal farming operation, staffed by other young runaways and abductees. Marlie soon becomes the only person Noah wants to talk to, and when Evan realizes that these two have formed an unbreakable bond, and although he soon discovers that there's a photo of his missing sister in one of the abductor's basements, he does everything he can to not be kicked off the case for his personal involvement, and soon also becomes the protector of and savior to Marlie and young Noah.
Marlie has been hiding her true profession for the past 3 years, after her own son, 12-year-old Aidan, was abducted and murdered. Her marriage fell apart. Her apartment is spartan, she's given up her true profession, and she's avoided personal contact with others, blaming herself for the few seconds she didn't have her eyes on her son. A licensed psychiatrist, she gave up her practice and has been keeping herself separate from all others, with the exception of Tish, one of the hospital staff. But Noah's plight, and their mutual attachment to one another soon has her beginning to break out of her self-imposed guilt and isolation.
Having nowhere else to go, Noah soon moves in with Marlie, and they are recruited by Evan to help find and free the other abducted and/or runaway children who worked the farm, especially Noah's one friend there, Caleb. When Marlie's apartment is broken into, the two eventually move into Evan's home, and Evan, whose sole focus for years has been the search for his missing sister, soon finds himself attracted to Marlie, but he's given up on the idea of any lasting relationship because he's so obsessed with his job that he's had no room for a relationship, even as some of his co-workers have found happiness in their relationships in Ms. O'Fallon's previous novels in this series.
If you're looking for a spellbinding, un-put-downable romantic thriller/mystery, one with exceptional character development, a plot that grabs you from the beginning and never let's go, and deals with a serious contemporary problem, child abduction, this is the novel for you. Ms. O'Fallon has tackled a subject that's all too real to the parents of runaways, missing and abducted children, and she has written a novel that tugs at your heartstrings, and has you rooting for the good guys, including the lovable K-9, Blue.
However, if child abduction is a trigger for you, I will warn you that it's central to the plot of this novel, and you might want to choose a different one to read. If the subject matter is not a trigger for you, then I highly recommend Ultimate Justice--it was a great read--well-written, well-plotted and impossible to put down, no matter how late the hour. I'm eagerly awaiting the next book in this series.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions stated are my own.
September 4, 2024
My very first book I had ever read of Tee O'Fallon was the very first book of this three book series, Tough Justice, and from that book, I was hooked and knew without a doubt I was going to see this series all the way through!! I love that all the details and the loops the author gives you to help readers understand that solving a crime or getting warrants etc, don't always happen as nicely as in the movies or tv shows. She brings authenticity and a realness in a basic understanding how various government task forces work and operate.
I have been PATIENTLY waiting for Evan's story and boy this one did NOT disappoint!! I would say their relationship falls under the instalove category of romantic suspense genre BUT there is depth and personal connection through life's experiences between the two as the story progresses that really affirm that these two were meant for each other. Both suffered a loss, and how to each coped differently and how to overcome the baggage they carry. I REALLY like Marlie and her character development throughout this book. I would truly love to be her friend. She's fierce, intelligent, loyal, and perceptive. Evan.....well he not only physically is swoon worthy but he's loyal, hardworking, protective, sensitive and kind.
This book will take you on an emotional rollercoaster.....whether the through the action or through the romance journey. Tee O'Fallon knows how to captivate readers and keep them engaged throughout the entire story. This story brings ALL the feels so be ready!! So many perfectly placed twists and turns that will have you wanting to finish no matter the sleep loss it may cause! Plus who doesn't LOVE K-9 animals?? I loved Blue and Crystal's doggie love. <3 I am always grateful for when author's add an epilogue in that brings closure and a happy ending :)
Last comments/opinions -- the book does focus on child abductions and loss which may be a trigger to some. There is some language but fairly mild compared to some books I have read. I'd prefer not to have profanity especially the f-word. With all that to say, I do realize that in law enforcement field, you will find that kind of language so I appreciate the author giving a sense of realness - as if you are truly in side the minds of the characters and how they operate, etc. without being too excessive. On a different note, the intimate scenes were not overly graphic but not closed door (there are some explicit details given). I appreciate that crude words or terminology were not used here, and that the intimacy was something deeper for the characters and their connection to each other as their romance blossomed. Storyline/plot/characters -- 5 Stars ....so good I was able to overlook my little constructive feedback/opinion.
Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the advanced copy of the book. All my thoughts and opinions are all my own.
I have been PATIENTLY waiting for Evan's story and boy this one did NOT disappoint!! I would say their relationship falls under the instalove category of romantic suspense genre BUT there is depth and personal connection through life's experiences between the two as the story progresses that really affirm that these two were meant for each other. Both suffered a loss, and how to each coped differently and how to overcome the baggage they carry. I REALLY like Marlie and her character development throughout this book. I would truly love to be her friend. She's fierce, intelligent, loyal, and perceptive. Evan.....well he not only physically is swoon worthy but he's loyal, hardworking, protective, sensitive and kind.
This book will take you on an emotional rollercoaster.....whether the through the action or through the romance journey. Tee O'Fallon knows how to captivate readers and keep them engaged throughout the entire story. This story brings ALL the feels so be ready!! So many perfectly placed twists and turns that will have you wanting to finish no matter the sleep loss it may cause! Plus who doesn't LOVE K-9 animals?? I loved Blue and Crystal's doggie love. <3 I am always grateful for when author's add an epilogue in that brings closure and a happy ending :)
Last comments/opinions -- the book does focus on child abductions and loss which may be a trigger to some. There is some language but fairly mild compared to some books I have read. I'd prefer not to have profanity especially the f-word. With all that to say, I do realize that in law enforcement field, you will find that kind of language so I appreciate the author giving a sense of realness - as if you are truly in side the minds of the characters and how they operate, etc. without being too excessive. On a different note, the intimate scenes were not overly graphic but not closed door (there are some explicit details given). I appreciate that crude words or terminology were not used here, and that the intimacy was something deeper for the characters and their connection to each other as their romance blossomed. Storyline/plot/characters -- 5 Stars ....so good I was able to overlook my little constructive feedback/opinion.
Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the advanced copy of the book. All my thoughts and opinions are all my own.
October 21, 2024
While assisting in an escaped felon case K9 handler Evan and his dog Blue stumble upon the scene of a missing child and some clues that are the beginning of a bigger case. While trying to gather more information from that same child Noah, Evan reaches an impasse when the only responses that he gets are when the hospital custodian (who´s more than just a custodian) is around. Marlie is just trying to survive after the horrific nightmare that befell upon her family. The last thing she wants is to be around another child, even if it is to help stop a cult but there’s no way that she can resist little Noah. Having to put up with the stubborn and determined Evan and all the emotions that he brings into her almost dead-like life is almost as bad but Marlie is a tough as nails warrior. Both Evan and Marlie have had to deal with truly terrible incidences in their lives that may have caused them to stumble temporarily but have only made them stronger in the end. This book is another high octane emotional roller coaster of a ride by this author and I’m sad to say the end of her K9 Special Ops series. I will admit the high intensity had me wanting to devour this book in one sitting to find out the answers but the emotional aspect with the child endangerment issues was hard at times and had me taking a bit of a slower read with this one as it was a bit of a tear jerker ( okay I´ll be honest, I went through half a box of tissues reading this). I loved the fact that the difficulties for both leads is not something vaguely mentioned and then lightening fast resolved, but the author showed a realistic angle of how hard life can be at times, yet you can still persevere. I also loved that Noah was a bright light for both Marlie and Noah, although I think that Blue and his courtship of fellow canine Crystal was just as entertaining. 5 stars. I highly recommend the book and the series but suggest that you read the trigger warnings first because it may be ¨too much¨ for some. It´s a nice blend of action/adventure, in a realistic approach with a soft yet spicy romance angle as the chemistry between Marlie and Evan is noticeable right from the start. The suspenseful nature had me on the edge of my seat to see if I figured out the twist (I was close, but not 100% right) which amped up the intensity. While you don’t have to have read the previous books in the series to enjoy this one as it can easily be read as a stand alone (although I do recommend them all), those of you have read them will be happy to see many familiar faces. I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
October 22, 2024
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The K-9 Special Ops series is one where each book has a federal officer and his dog. They are friends through K9 training and connections. Evan is an officer in the CARD unit that deals with missing children. He has lots of experience and devotes his life to his work. He lost his twin sister as a child twenty some years ago.
He's chasing down a possible trafficker in children and in his house finds a boy. There are also photos of other children. The boy, Noah, goes to the hospital where he is befriended by a custodian, who actually is a trained child psychologist. Marlie left her work and divorced after her own son was abducted and killed. She's just been getting by, too overcome with grief to do anything with her life. All of them are caring, compassionate people and put aside their personal issues to try to help these children.
But Marlie feels protective of Noah since he has been through a lot. She qualifies as a foster mom for him and together they end up working with Evan to track down the other children. Noah provides clues as to where the he was before he ran away and the other children might be there.
Evan, Marlie and Noah all have their secrets and vulnerabilities but as they work together to find the other children, they build their own relationship. It's a scary, tense time to find those children. Thankfully, this is a romance with a happy ending. I found Ultimate Justice to be very well done and enjoyed the fast pace and tension of the storyline.
Narration:
The narrator has been performing all the books in this series and the previous connected Federal K-9 series. Vanessa Daniels has uses appropriate differences in male, female and child voices. I enjoyed her performance. I listened at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The K-9 Special Ops series is one where each book has a federal officer and his dog. They are friends through K9 training and connections. Evan is an officer in the CARD unit that deals with missing children. He has lots of experience and devotes his life to his work. He lost his twin sister as a child twenty some years ago.
He's chasing down a possible trafficker in children and in his house finds a boy. There are also photos of other children. The boy, Noah, goes to the hospital where he is befriended by a custodian, who actually is a trained child psychologist. Marlie left her work and divorced after her own son was abducted and killed. She's just been getting by, too overcome with grief to do anything with her life. All of them are caring, compassionate people and put aside their personal issues to try to help these children.
But Marlie feels protective of Noah since he has been through a lot. She qualifies as a foster mom for him and together they end up working with Evan to track down the other children. Noah provides clues as to where the he was before he ran away and the other children might be there.
Evan, Marlie and Noah all have their secrets and vulnerabilities but as they work together to find the other children, they build their own relationship. It's a scary, tense time to find those children. Thankfully, this is a romance with a happy ending. I found Ultimate Justice to be very well done and enjoyed the fast pace and tension of the storyline.
Narration:
The narrator has been performing all the books in this series and the previous connected Federal K-9 series. Vanessa Daniels has uses appropriate differences in male, female and child voices. I enjoyed her performance. I listened at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
October 23, 2024
This is book three in The K-9 Special Ops series and it is Evan and Marlie’s story and omg this book is definitely worth reading. Evan is a FBI Special Agent and along side him is his K-9 Blue and while trying to find a escaped felon and Evan is taken back to his past when they find a young boy hidden in a secret room along with pictures of other missing children including a picture of his sister Gracie who disappeared many years ago so now the case is being reopened which means hopefully he can find some information about what happened to his sister. Marlie works at the hospital and keeps to herself after what happened three years ago which completely devastated and destroyed her life but when one of the missing boys arrive at the hospital Marlie is so drawn to him and he will only ever let her get close to him and talk to her. When Evan needs help to find the missing children he tries to convince Marlie to work with him because of her connection to the boy but he also feels that there is more to Marlie and she is hiding something but hopefully in time she will trust while they work together and get to the bottom of what is happening and who is kidnapping the children and why. When more children start to go missing and the clues keep coming to a dead end everyone is getting frustrated because all they need is a break to be able to crack the case and hopefully bring the children home and get justice for them and everything that they have been through and hopefully then Evan can get some kind of closure for his sister Gracie by finding out what happened to her. The more time that Evan and Marlie spend together the stronger there attraction and chemistry grows but neither have time to think about a relationship or even want one but life is for living and sometimes that special person is put in front of you for a reason and to also help you heal. Danger is closer than they think and now it is a race against time and Evan and his team will have to find and eliminate the threat while bringing those people responsible to justice while making sure that Marlie is safe and protected while still hoping that Evan can find his sister Gracie who had been missing for so many years. This book will pull you in and have you turning the pages and unable to put it down because it will keep you on the edge of your seat as it is so addictive and the author describes everything in such a way that you feel like you are there feeling and going through everything with them all. I absolutely love this action packed and emotional story and I definitely recommend you read it and you will not be disappointed.
August 27, 2024
Ultimate Justice - Review
This was my first experience reading FBI-law enforcement suspense, let alone romantic suspense, and I was absolutely hooked! 5 stars! From the gripping opening scene to the final plot twist, this book kept me on the edge of my seat.
FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9 partner, Blue, specialize in child abduction cases as part of the Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team. During a mission to track down a convicted felon, they unexpectedly discover a missing child named Noah hidden in a basement. This discovery propels them into a larger investigation that uncovers a disturbing cult targeting children.
Marlie, a hospital custodian working the graveyard shift, meets Noah at the hospital and quickly gains his trust—he will only speak to her. Marlie’s own tragic past and deep-seated pain uniquely position her to confront her fears and protect Noah with unwavering determination.
Evan also battles his own demons, which drive him to become fully invested in Noah’s connection with Marlie. Two broken souls with tragic histories, a child in desperate need of love and safety, and a very lovable canine make this story one you simply cannot put down. The plot is perfectly paced, with an unexpected twist near the end that will leave you saying, “OMG! I didn’t see that coming!”
I thoroughly enjoyed the chemistry between Evan and Marlie and how seamlessly Noah fits into their dynamic. Each character is well-developed and compelling in their own right, making the story all the more engaging.
Even though I hadn’t read the first two books in the series, I found this one to be an excellent standalone. I might just have found a new favorite genre in romantic suspense! Well done. I’m excited to read the rest of the series in order now.
Thank you to Entangled Publishing, LLC, and Net Galley for this ARC to read and review.
This was my first experience reading FBI-law enforcement suspense, let alone romantic suspense, and I was absolutely hooked! 5 stars! From the gripping opening scene to the final plot twist, this book kept me on the edge of my seat.
FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9 partner, Blue, specialize in child abduction cases as part of the Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team. During a mission to track down a convicted felon, they unexpectedly discover a missing child named Noah hidden in a basement. This discovery propels them into a larger investigation that uncovers a disturbing cult targeting children.
Marlie, a hospital custodian working the graveyard shift, meets Noah at the hospital and quickly gains his trust—he will only speak to her. Marlie’s own tragic past and deep-seated pain uniquely position her to confront her fears and protect Noah with unwavering determination.
Evan also battles his own demons, which drive him to become fully invested in Noah’s connection with Marlie. Two broken souls with tragic histories, a child in desperate need of love and safety, and a very lovable canine make this story one you simply cannot put down. The plot is perfectly paced, with an unexpected twist near the end that will leave you saying, “OMG! I didn’t see that coming!”
I thoroughly enjoyed the chemistry between Evan and Marlie and how seamlessly Noah fits into their dynamic. Each character is well-developed and compelling in their own right, making the story all the more engaging.
Even though I hadn’t read the first two books in the series, I found this one to be an excellent standalone. I might just have found a new favorite genre in romantic suspense! Well done. I’m excited to read the rest of the series in order now.
Thank you to Entangled Publishing, LLC, and Net Galley for this ARC to read and review.
September 5, 2024
I say it every time, but it bears repeating, she is the one of maybe three authors I trust to put a dog on the cover of a book! 😂
This was a solid romantic suspense book, and I've been waiting for Evan's story since book one! I will say that this one felt a little darker and harder to swallow than the others (for me personally), but I think that's because of the nature of the content. Obviously I don't read romantic suspense looking for a light-hearted read, but this one was just a little tougher to get lost in. If you're someone who needs content warnings, I think they're absolutely worth looking into! Also, there were a few phrasing choices that took me right out (true that), but all in all I enjoyed it!
I won't say what it's in reference to, but there was a big reveal at the end and I KNEW IT!!! I'm also not sure how I feel about that other last little reveal at the end, but that's ok! I think it's just because it's such a heavy topic, if it was going to be a plot point I wanted it to be given more time than a few paragraphs in the epilogue, you know? And I love Even and I know he was going through it, but I really needed more of a grovel from him at the end!
I know it might sound like I'm being critical, but I swear I did enjoy this story! The pacing was solid and it kept me reading, Evan and Marlie had decent chemistry, and it's fun seeing all of the characters from previous books! The last 25% was so intense and cinematic, it was incredibly done! And of course, Blue absolutely stole the show for me!
I can't wait to see what she writes next!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided to me through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to the author and Entangled Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book!
This was a solid romantic suspense book, and I've been waiting for Evan's story since book one! I will say that this one felt a little darker and harder to swallow than the others (for me personally), but I think that's because of the nature of the content. Obviously I don't read romantic suspense looking for a light-hearted read, but this one was just a little tougher to get lost in. If you're someone who needs content warnings, I think they're absolutely worth looking into! Also, there were a few phrasing choices that took me right out (true that), but all in all I enjoyed it!
I won't say what it's in reference to, but there was a big reveal at the end and I KNEW IT!!! I'm also not sure how I feel about that other last little reveal at the end, but that's ok! I think it's just because it's such a heavy topic, if it was going to be a plot point I wanted it to be given more time than a few paragraphs in the epilogue, you know? And I love Even and I know he was going through it, but I really needed more of a grovel from him at the end!
I know it might sound like I'm being critical, but I swear I did enjoy this story! The pacing was solid and it kept me reading, Evan and Marlie had decent chemistry, and it's fun seeing all of the characters from previous books! The last 25% was so intense and cinematic, it was incredibly done! And of course, Blue absolutely stole the show for me!
I can't wait to see what she writes next!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided to me through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to the author and Entangled Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book!
November 21, 2024
Ultimate Justice by Tee O’Fallon
K-9 Special Ops Series #3
Action-packed takedown and capture of a felon showcases the talents of K-9 and humans working together and also leads into a child abduction ring that has been in operation for decades ~ Great introduction to the story!
What I liked:
* Evan McGary: FBI Special Agent, Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team member, motivated to find missing children, twin sister Gracie disappeared when young, dedicated to his job, loves his parents, strong, protective, bright, conflicted
* Marlie Foxe: hospital custodian, left her job as a child counsellor after traumatic loss, divorced, grieving, beginning to be willing to live a more vibrant life, bright, caring, protective, cautious, has flashbacks and nightmares
* Blue: Evan’s German Shepherd wK-9 partner, excellent tracker strong, protective, sensitive, falls for Crystal – a Samoyed-Siberian husky mix, good with children
* Noah: eleven-year-old found in a basement, kidnapped, drugged, loves computers, has information that will help find other missing children
* The mystery of who took Gracie – Evan’s sister – and the link between her and the other children that have been taken over the years
* The growth made by both Evan and Marlie and how they eventually end up together
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing
* The twists and turns and surprise twist toward the end
* Catching up with Deck & Tori and Brett & Gemma
* Wondering if there will be another book in this series…
What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about how evil some people in this story were and knowing there are no doubt some as or even more evil than the ones I just read about.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Definitely
Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled-Amara for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
K-9 Special Ops Series #3
Action-packed takedown and capture of a felon showcases the talents of K-9 and humans working together and also leads into a child abduction ring that has been in operation for decades ~ Great introduction to the story!
What I liked:
* Evan McGary: FBI Special Agent, Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team member, motivated to find missing children, twin sister Gracie disappeared when young, dedicated to his job, loves his parents, strong, protective, bright, conflicted
* Marlie Foxe: hospital custodian, left her job as a child counsellor after traumatic loss, divorced, grieving, beginning to be willing to live a more vibrant life, bright, caring, protective, cautious, has flashbacks and nightmares
* Blue: Evan’s German Shepherd wK-9 partner, excellent tracker strong, protective, sensitive, falls for Crystal – a Samoyed-Siberian husky mix, good with children
* Noah: eleven-year-old found in a basement, kidnapped, drugged, loves computers, has information that will help find other missing children
* The mystery of who took Gracie – Evan’s sister – and the link between her and the other children that have been taken over the years
* The growth made by both Evan and Marlie and how they eventually end up together
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing
* The twists and turns and surprise twist toward the end
* Catching up with Deck & Tori and Brett & Gemma
* Wondering if there will be another book in this series…
What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about how evil some people in this story were and knowing there are no doubt some as or even more evil than the ones I just read about.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Definitely
Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled-Amara for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
September 10, 2024
During the pursuit of an escaped felon, FBI agent Evan McGarry, along with his K-9 partner, Blue, discover a ring with links to missing children. This includes Evan's own sister, who disappeared more than 20 years ago and has haunted him ever since.
Evan's investigation involves interviewing a frightened young boy named Noah. The person Noah trusts most is a janitor at the hospital, Marlie Foxe. The connection between Evan and Marlie is electric, but they both realize the other is hiding secrets.
Evan's investigation leads to a cult targeting runaways. There's a ticking clock as he fears they may pull up stakes and disappear. Noah is in danger as long as he holds information that would lead to the dangerous criminals. Evan needs Marlie's help with Noah if he is to get answers. Time is running out for Evan and the children, and his powerful attraction to Marlie isn't making things any easier.
Ultimate Justice is romantic suspense done right! It has great characters, a riveting plot, and sizzling romance. Tee O'Fallon's law enforcement background shines through in the realistic and suspenseful plot. The characters feel authentic, including the dogs. The story moves at a brisk pace that will keep the pages flying. The connection formed with the well-rounded characters makes their peril, both physical and emotional, even more impactful. This story works on every level. If you love suspense, if you love romance, or even if you love dogs, you're going to enjoy this book. This is the third in the K-9 Special Ops series, but it works fine as a stand-alone. In fact, just meeting the supporting characters who star in the first two books makes you want to read all of them.
This is one of my favorite books of the year and Tee O'Fallon is an author to seek out.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher.
Evan's investigation involves interviewing a frightened young boy named Noah. The person Noah trusts most is a janitor at the hospital, Marlie Foxe. The connection between Evan and Marlie is electric, but they both realize the other is hiding secrets.
Evan's investigation leads to a cult targeting runaways. There's a ticking clock as he fears they may pull up stakes and disappear. Noah is in danger as long as he holds information that would lead to the dangerous criminals. Evan needs Marlie's help with Noah if he is to get answers. Time is running out for Evan and the children, and his powerful attraction to Marlie isn't making things any easier.
Ultimate Justice is romantic suspense done right! It has great characters, a riveting plot, and sizzling romance. Tee O'Fallon's law enforcement background shines through in the realistic and suspenseful plot. The characters feel authentic, including the dogs. The story moves at a brisk pace that will keep the pages flying. The connection formed with the well-rounded characters makes their peril, both physical and emotional, even more impactful. This story works on every level. If you love suspense, if you love romance, or even if you love dogs, you're going to enjoy this book. This is the third in the K-9 Special Ops series, but it works fine as a stand-alone. In fact, just meeting the supporting characters who star in the first two books makes you want to read all of them.
This is one of my favorite books of the year and Tee O'Fallon is an author to seek out.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher.
September 18, 2024
🦮ARC Review🦮
Ultimate Justice by @teeofallonauthor
ARC provided via @netgalley and I happily give my honest opinion.
Evan has spent all of his adult life searching for his missing twin sister. When a boy is discovered in the course of an investigation it leads to clues about his sister.
Evan is determined to get the boy, Noah to help him. In order to get his help he must use the one person Noah seems to trust.
Marlie has barely been living for the last three years after tragedy turned her world upside down. She is suddenly thrust in to an unexpected situation that she’s not sure she can handle, but Noah has already worked his way in to her heart in such a small space of time, she knows that she needs to help him.
Evan and Marlie are attracted to each other from the start, but neither of them is really on the right frame of mind for a relationship.
During the investigation they are forced to spend time together and they start to see that they are both broken in their own ways, but that they are also amazing and so strong in so many other ways.
I loved seeing Marlie coming back to life and fighting for the things/people she cared about. She was amazing!
I wanted to give Evan a shake one minute and a hug the next. He was so stuck in the past he almost let it ruin his future.
Noah was such a nice addition to the story and I loved Evan’s dog Blue.
I did guess who the bad guys were towards the end, but didn’t see certain parts of the ending coming the way they did.
Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres and this is probably my favorite one so far this year. I really wanted them all to get their HEA!
#ultimatejustice
#teeofallon
#k9specialopsseries
#romanticsuspense
#netgalley
Ultimate Justice by @teeofallonauthor
ARC provided via @netgalley and I happily give my honest opinion.
Evan has spent all of his adult life searching for his missing twin sister. When a boy is discovered in the course of an investigation it leads to clues about his sister.
Evan is determined to get the boy, Noah to help him. In order to get his help he must use the one person Noah seems to trust.
Marlie has barely been living for the last three years after tragedy turned her world upside down. She is suddenly thrust in to an unexpected situation that she’s not sure she can handle, but Noah has already worked his way in to her heart in such a small space of time, she knows that she needs to help him.
Evan and Marlie are attracted to each other from the start, but neither of them is really on the right frame of mind for a relationship.
During the investigation they are forced to spend time together and they start to see that they are both broken in their own ways, but that they are also amazing and so strong in so many other ways.
I loved seeing Marlie coming back to life and fighting for the things/people she cared about. She was amazing!
I wanted to give Evan a shake one minute and a hug the next. He was so stuck in the past he almost let it ruin his future.
Noah was such a nice addition to the story and I loved Evan’s dog Blue.
I did guess who the bad guys were towards the end, but didn’t see certain parts of the ending coming the way they did.
Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres and this is probably my favorite one so far this year. I really wanted them all to get their HEA!
#ultimatejustice
#teeofallon
#k9specialopsseries
#romanticsuspense
#netgalley
September 26, 2024
Ultimate Justice is the third book in the Special Ops Series and even though you can absolutely read it as a stand-a-lone, I highly recommend reading the first two (and every other book Tee O'Fallon has written!)
Evan is a FBI Special Agent who dedicates his life to finding missing children because his own twin sister went missing when they were children. His painful past and the misguided guilt he feels over it has him living a lonely life.
His capture of an escaped felon leads to the discovery of a missing child, Noah, which in turn reopens cold cases, including his sisters.
Noah ends up in the hospital justifiably terrified and not trusting anyone except the custodian, Marlie who he seems to bond and open up with.
Marlie, after experiencing a truly heartbreaking and life altering event three years ago, is trying to just survive day by day. She wants to fade into the background but that becomes impossible when Noah needs her and Evan won't take no for an answer.
Marlie and Evan's chemistry is off the charts. The story is intense, suspenseful, heartbreaking and heartwarming...a roller coaster ride of emotions and worth every second of putting off your daily responsibilities to indulge this book in one sitting.
Tee O'Fallon does an exceptional job explaining all that goes on with investigations that makes it easy to understand and follow along.
I can't end this review without highlighting Evan's amazing K-9 partner, Blue, who is the icing on the cake in this book and he too has a happily ever after that is just so precious.
Thank you to Tee O' Fallen, Entangled Publishing, LLC and Netgalley for the ARC!
Evan is a FBI Special Agent who dedicates his life to finding missing children because his own twin sister went missing when they were children. His painful past and the misguided guilt he feels over it has him living a lonely life.
His capture of an escaped felon leads to the discovery of a missing child, Noah, which in turn reopens cold cases, including his sisters.
Noah ends up in the hospital justifiably terrified and not trusting anyone except the custodian, Marlie who he seems to bond and open up with.
Marlie, after experiencing a truly heartbreaking and life altering event three years ago, is trying to just survive day by day. She wants to fade into the background but that becomes impossible when Noah needs her and Evan won't take no for an answer.
Marlie and Evan's chemistry is off the charts. The story is intense, suspenseful, heartbreaking and heartwarming...a roller coaster ride of emotions and worth every second of putting off your daily responsibilities to indulge this book in one sitting.
Tee O'Fallon does an exceptional job explaining all that goes on with investigations that makes it easy to understand and follow along.
I can't end this review without highlighting Evan's amazing K-9 partner, Blue, who is the icing on the cake in this book and he too has a happily ever after that is just so precious.
Thank you to Tee O' Fallen, Entangled Publishing, LLC and Netgalley for the ARC!
October 29, 2024
I guess I am the odd person out on this. I did not care for this book even though I really liked the 2 previous books in the series.
Marlie was book smart but lacked in common sense. She was told by Evan not to go to the mall without him, yet she went. Even though she knew going into the camp was a mistake, she went anyway. In that case she couldn't reach Evan, but she could have contacted Deck or Brett. To me there was an error in timing there. Deck was supposed to be on a 2 week honeymoon, yet there he was at the camp.
It was stated a few times that Grace babysat Jenny. With the ages floating around, it would appear that 12 year old Grace babysat infant Jenny. Not in my world. I would definitely not be comfortable with a 12 year old for an infant. Not sure I would be comfortable with a 12 year old for any babysitting.
Marlie insisted on enrolling Noah in school. Yes, school is important, but Noah is in danger. I think a week or two would not matter. What confused me was the school. I looked it up and there are around 90 elementary schools in Denver. Therefore the schools are in certain neighborhoods. If Denver is like where I live, you can't just enroll a child anywhere. It depends on where you live. Well, she was staying with Evan but lived somewhere else. Which school did she choose? But, the school was in walking distance from Tish's house. Those 3 locations would have been 3 different schools. Weird.
At about 40% in the book I started checking how much longer the book would be. The book had become boring. I started skimming at that point. I will say the editing was great, but the book just wasn't that good.
Marlie was book smart but lacked in common sense. She was told by Evan not to go to the mall without him, yet she went. Even though she knew going into the camp was a mistake, she went anyway. In that case she couldn't reach Evan, but she could have contacted Deck or Brett. To me there was an error in timing there. Deck was supposed to be on a 2 week honeymoon, yet there he was at the camp.
It was stated a few times that Grace babysat Jenny. With the ages floating around, it would appear that 12 year old Grace babysat infant Jenny. Not in my world. I would definitely not be comfortable with a 12 year old for an infant. Not sure I would be comfortable with a 12 year old for any babysitting.
Marlie insisted on enrolling Noah in school. Yes, school is important, but Noah is in danger. I think a week or two would not matter. What confused me was the school. I looked it up and there are around 90 elementary schools in Denver. Therefore the schools are in certain neighborhoods. If Denver is like where I live, you can't just enroll a child anywhere. It depends on where you live. Well, she was staying with Evan but lived somewhere else. Which school did she choose? But, the school was in walking distance from Tish's house. Those 3 locations would have been 3 different schools. Weird.
At about 40% in the book I started checking how much longer the book would be. The book had become boring. I started skimming at that point. I will say the editing was great, but the book just wasn't that good.
November 5, 2024
I’ve only read a couple of O’Fallon’s books (Goodreads shows only one review but I would swear I’ve read more) a while back and I remember liking them. I love the relationship between the men & their K-9 partners and the suspense element was well done. The men are strong, smart, and brave and find women that are a good match.
With her latest, there are a few moments that I want to yell at both Evan and Marlie. He’s got decades of trauma though that help explain why he does some self-destructive things. I’m a bit surprised that he hadn’t had more therapy, especially for a FBI agent doing the job he does, but I do appreciate the emphasis on how much it is emphasized otherwise throughout the book. And he does eventually figure his stuff out.
I think that Marlie does a few things that are just plain stupid and she gets the consequences you would expect. I understand that it works for the way the plot goes but as an observer it is a bit frustrating. But her journey to the shell of a person at the beginning to the woman she is in the epilogue is a pleasure. I feel like maybe Noah’s attachment happened a bit too quickly but I liked her path to a HEA.
Fast paced, with twists & turns and a satisfying ending, I found myself reminded why I enjoyed O’Fallon’s book. Her characters are intriguing, with a plot that’s a good mixture of danger, feels, and steam. I’m definitely adding more of her books to my TBR and will be keeping my eye out for what comes next.
(Part of a series but easily read as a stand alone.)
**I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**
With her latest, there are a few moments that I want to yell at both Evan and Marlie. He’s got decades of trauma though that help explain why he does some self-destructive things. I’m a bit surprised that he hadn’t had more therapy, especially for a FBI agent doing the job he does, but I do appreciate the emphasis on how much it is emphasized otherwise throughout the book. And he does eventually figure his stuff out.
I think that Marlie does a few things that are just plain stupid and she gets the consequences you would expect. I understand that it works for the way the plot goes but as an observer it is a bit frustrating. But her journey to the shell of a person at the beginning to the woman she is in the epilogue is a pleasure. I feel like maybe Noah’s attachment happened a bit too quickly but I liked her path to a HEA.
Fast paced, with twists & turns and a satisfying ending, I found myself reminded why I enjoyed O’Fallon’s book. Her characters are intriguing, with a plot that’s a good mixture of danger, feels, and steam. I’m definitely adding more of her books to my TBR and will be keeping my eye out for what comes next.
(Part of a series but easily read as a stand alone.)
**I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**
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