The 2023 Christmas season brings readers a set of two novellas in the Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit series.
Yuletide Ransom by author Katy Lee is a tension filled story involving three members of the K-9 unit. Veronica Eastwood wakes up to a nightmare, the cabin she and her sister are vacationing in is on fire. Worse yet, Jasmin is missing. When it appears that her sister abandoned her to the deadly fire, she calls for help and isn't happy that Parker Walsh comes to her aid with their canines. The two battle against the elements and an enemy they can't seem to see while searching for Jasmin. This is such a good story about misunderstanding, forgiveness, loyalty and love. My favorite of the two novellas.
In Holiday Rescue Countdown Brandie Weller gets caught up in fellow K-9 officer Dylan Jeong's traumatic encounter with his past. Borrowing Willow's K-9, Star, the duo is on a fast-paced search to detect explosives in a community that is celebrating the Christmas season. Dylan learns a valuable lesson as he struggles to discover who is out to get him. His teenage niece is staying with him during this time. I wish that that part of the story had been a little more detailed. Maybe a few paragraphs about their Christmas observance.
I received this book from the authors in return for my own opinion in a review. It rates a 4 out of 5 with me. I appreciate the opportunity. It is a good read for the season.