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Dakota K-9 Unit #9
Christmas K-9 Patrol
The holidays take a threatening turn…
in these riveting Dakota K-9 Unit novellas.
With a bounty on tech analyst Cheyenne Chen’s life, officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 partner safeguard her from hired assassins in Lynette Eason’s Deadly Christmas Trap. Only, when their hideout is discovered, they must uncover the mastermind—and a lethal holiday plot. And in Lenora Worth’s Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, a snowstorm traps US Marshal Lorelai Danvers on Drake Corbin’s ranch—where a dangerous fugitive is hiding. But can she trust Drake to help her catch a murderer…when his secrets make them a target?
in these riveting Dakota K-9 Unit novellas.
With a bounty on tech analyst Cheyenne Chen’s life, officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 partner safeguard her from hired assassins in Lynette Eason’s Deadly Christmas Trap. Only, when their hideout is discovered, they must uncover the mastermind—and a lethal holiday plot. And in Lenora Worth’s Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, a snowstorm traps US Marshal Lorelai Danvers on Drake Corbin’s ranch—where a dangerous fugitive is hiding. But can she trust Drake to help her catch a murderer…when his secrets make them a target?
272 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 11, 2025
About the author
Lynette Eason
180 books4,188 followersLynette Eason is the NEW YORK TIMES best-selling, award-winning author of over seventy books with more than 3,000,000 copies sold.
She has won a plethora of awards including the Carol Award, the Selah, the Golden Scroll and been nominated for others like the prestigious Christy Award. Her novel, Her Stolen Past was made into a movie for the Lifetime Movie Network. Lynette teaches and speaks at writing conferences all over the country. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Mystery Writers of America (MWA), International Thriller Writers (ITW), Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA) and Faith, Hope, and Love. She lives in upstate SC with her husband, Jack. They have two grown children and a terribly spoiled American Eskimo pup.
Lynette can be found online at www.lynetteeason.com and www.facebook.com/lynette.eason and @lynetteeason on Twitter.
She has won a plethora of awards including the Carol Award, the Selah, the Golden Scroll and been nominated for others like the prestigious Christy Award. Her novel, Her Stolen Past was made into a movie for the Lifetime Movie Network. Lynette teaches and speaks at writing conferences all over the country. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Mystery Writers of America (MWA), International Thriller Writers (ITW), Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA) and Faith, Hope, and Love. She lives in upstate SC with her husband, Jack. They have two grown children and a terribly spoiled American Eskimo pup.
Lynette can be found online at www.lynetteeason.com and www.facebook.com/lynette.eason and @lynetteeason on Twitter.
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November 20, 2025
This is a Love Inspired romantic suspense featuring two short stories, one by Lynette Eason and one by Lenora Worth.
Lynette Eason’s had an exciting start with a woman getting run off the road and almost getting kidnapped. It goes from there with law enforcement trying to find out who is trying to kidnap the woman. Of course there is romance and a sweet police dog.
I thought the story was good for being so short.
The narrator was monotone and made it difficult to engage with the story.
Lenora Worth’s story was slow and hard to get into. The narrator was also monotone and I found myself losing interest and zoning out.
I wish there was more Christmas content present in both stories. I could barely tell these were set during the holidays.
I think this would be better read physically.
I got a free copy from Net Galley to listen to and review. This is my own opinion.
Lynette Eason’s had an exciting start with a woman getting run off the road and almost getting kidnapped. It goes from there with law enforcement trying to find out who is trying to kidnap the woman. Of course there is romance and a sweet police dog.
I thought the story was good for being so short.
The narrator was monotone and made it difficult to engage with the story.
Lenora Worth’s story was slow and hard to get into. The narrator was also monotone and I found myself losing interest and zoning out.
I wish there was more Christmas content present in both stories. I could barely tell these were set during the holidays.
I think this would be better read physically.
I got a free copy from Net Galley to listen to and review. This is my own opinion.
November 10, 2025
This is two Romantic Suspense books, and this is part of the Dakota K-9 Unit series. I have read some of the other books in this series before picking up this book. I read this book by listening to the audiobook for this book, and I really enjoyed this audiobook. I loved the characters in these books. I really got pulled into the stories and the characters so much I did not want to put this audiobook down. I loved the action and suspense in these stories, and I also loved the romance in this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.
January 30, 2026
This was 2 short stories, I wish they were longer.
November 8, 2025
Both of these inspirational suspense novels were fantastic! I loved the balance of action and Christmas romance! The narrators did a wonderful job bringing these stories to life!
I received an audio ARC through Netgalley and all opinions are my own.
I received an audio ARC through Netgalley and all opinions are my own.
December 4, 2025
Christmas K-9 Patrol is made up of two novellas: Deadly Christmas Trap by Lynette Eason and Dangerous Holiday Manhunt by Leonora Worth. These are both Christian stories and there is mention of faith, trusting God and asking God for guidance in both stories. Although the stories in the book are set around Christmas, there isn't really a holiday vibe in them. The second ones ends with a Christmas celebration, but otherwise, it is a winter storm setting. I enjoyed both novellas and hope to read more in the Dakota K-9 Unit series.
In Deadly Christmas Trap, tech analyst Cheyenne Chen has a bounty on her head. Not once, but three times, someone comes after her. Friend and co-worker, officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 partner try to keep her safe while tracking down whoever it was that put the bounty on her. Once she figures out who it is, they still need to find and arrest him in order to keep her safe. The story starts off with a bang and doesn't let up until the end. I liked both characters and how they worked together. They were already friends with a bit of chemistry, so that romantic suspense angle wasn't a surprise. I liked that it was not a big part of the story, but evident at the end. The story held my attention from star to finish. The narration by Cindy Kay was okay, and I enjoyed the audiobook, but it was not outstanding.
In Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, US Marshal Lorelai Danvers is hunting for a fugitive who escaped custory after killing a man. She tracks him to Drake Corbin's ranch, and he eventually invites her in. We find out that he is Drake's brother-in-law, but there is no love lost between the two men and he is there to kill Drake. He knows the area, so is hard to track down, but a snowstorm makes things worse, and Lorelai is trapped without the ability to get help to come. She will have to trust Drake to help her, and hope he doesn't take matters into his own hands. This story was a bit slower than the previous one, but I thought it was more suspenseful and even had a couple of twists along the way. Drake has a huge secret, which is why the fugitive in there, but there is a twist that I didn't see coming. Drake takes responsibility for Lorelai and his sister that lives with him. There is some shooting, things blowing up and fires, during the hunt, but will Lorelai and Drake survive? There is chemistry between Drake and Lorelai, but once again, I'm glad the romance is a very small part of the story and basically doesn't come into the story until after the situation is resolved. This story is narrated by Callie Beaulieu, and although she gives voice to the various characters, there is something about her voice that grates on me a little.
In Deadly Christmas Trap, tech analyst Cheyenne Chen has a bounty on her head. Not once, but three times, someone comes after her. Friend and co-worker, officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 partner try to keep her safe while tracking down whoever it was that put the bounty on her. Once she figures out who it is, they still need to find and arrest him in order to keep her safe. The story starts off with a bang and doesn't let up until the end. I liked both characters and how they worked together. They were already friends with a bit of chemistry, so that romantic suspense angle wasn't a surprise. I liked that it was not a big part of the story, but evident at the end. The story held my attention from star to finish. The narration by Cindy Kay was okay, and I enjoyed the audiobook, but it was not outstanding.
In Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, US Marshal Lorelai Danvers is hunting for a fugitive who escaped custory after killing a man. She tracks him to Drake Corbin's ranch, and he eventually invites her in. We find out that he is Drake's brother-in-law, but there is no love lost between the two men and he is there to kill Drake. He knows the area, so is hard to track down, but a snowstorm makes things worse, and Lorelai is trapped without the ability to get help to come. She will have to trust Drake to help her, and hope he doesn't take matters into his own hands. This story was a bit slower than the previous one, but I thought it was more suspenseful and even had a couple of twists along the way. Drake has a huge secret, which is why the fugitive in there, but there is a twist that I didn't see coming. Drake takes responsibility for Lorelai and his sister that lives with him. There is some shooting, things blowing up and fires, during the hunt, but will Lorelai and Drake survive? There is chemistry between Drake and Lorelai, but once again, I'm glad the romance is a very small part of the story and basically doesn't come into the story until after the situation is resolved. This story is narrated by Callie Beaulieu, and although she gives voice to the various characters, there is something about her voice that grates on me a little.
November 21, 2025
Christmas K-9 Patrol gives readers novellas from two great authors - Lynette Eason and Lenora Worth. In Deadly Christmas Trap, Lynette brings readers a cold case in the cold of winter. Cheyenne Chen uncovers a deadly secret in the woods, and Jack Donadio steps in to protect her. In Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, US Marshal Lorelai Danvers gets stranded in a snowstorm while on an investigation and winds up in a manhunt with Drake Corbin. Someone is on his ranch and wants him dead.
Both stories are action-packed and full of danger, drama, and romance. I've not read anything by Lenora Worth, and love that her hero is a little bit older. But she really knows how to bring the drama! And Lynette's stories never fail to entertain and keep you guessing who the bad guy is until the very end. If you need bingeable reads this holiday season, definitely check out Christmas K-9 Patrol.
I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Both stories are action-packed and full of danger, drama, and romance. I've not read anything by Lenora Worth, and love that her hero is a little bit older. But she really knows how to bring the drama! And Lynette's stories never fail to entertain and keep you guessing who the bad guy is until the very end. If you need bingeable reads this holiday season, definitely check out Christmas K-9 Patrol.
I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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November 14, 2025CHRISTMAS K-9 PATROL by Lynette Eason and Lenora Worth is the magnificent 2-in-1 comprised of two fabulously written novellas - DEADLY CHRISTMAS TRAP by Lynette Eason and DANGEROUS HOLIDAY MANHUNT by Lenora Worth. Both stories are set around Christmas time, have K-9’s, and are magnificent FIVE STAR stories.
DEADLY CHRISTMAS TRAP by Lynette Eason is the superb story of Cheyenne Chen, Plains City PD tech analyst working with the Dakota Gun Task Force, and officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 partner Beau, specialized in locating electronic devices, as they try to figure out why someone is targeting Cheyenne. Who hates Cheyenne enough to put such a large bounty on her?
Once they figure out the who, will it answer the why? Can they get ahead of this evil person’s masterplan and capture him before it’s too late. Can they deflect all the attacks from people needing that bounty? Can Jack guard his heart knowing how his life may change drastically with the movement of a bullet? Dare Cheyenne dream of a happily-ever-after after being determined not to?
DANGEROUS HOLIDAY MANHUNT by Lenora Worth is the phenomenal story of US Deputy Marshal Lorelai Danvers, her K-9 partner Bixby, and Drake Corbin, owner of Triple C Ranch, as they try to outsmart and capture escaped prisoner Booker Gleason, who is out for revenge and is willing to do anything to claim what he mistakenly believes is his.
After a bad breakup and to escape her overbearing parents, Lorelai transferred to South Dakota. Earlier her skills and testimony helped to put Booker away for a long time. Unfortunately, he managed to escape and is on the run. Getting a tip where he might be landed Lorelai and Bixby at the ranch of Drake Corbin - who has a reputation of being the typical personification of your take charge, loner cowboy – to see if it might be possible that Booker is hiding on his property. Learning he once worked there and was Drake’s deceased wife’s half-brother confirms that he’s probably there. Shots through the house, tires slashed and her car bombed lets them all know it for a fact. A white-out snow storm makes things a lot harder both to track Booker and for her team to get there.
Why has Booker showed up here now? Can Lorelai keep Drake and Rena safe? Will Drake stand down from his hate of Booker and allow Lorelai to do the job she’s trained to do? How is Booker surviving this storm? What are the secrets Drake and Rena are keeping? Why does Booker have it out for them both? Is it possible for Lorelai to melt Drake’s hardened heart?
Both stories within CHRISTMAS K-9 PATROL are fabulous FIVE STAR stories! Putting them together within one book makes for a totally amazing anytime read that I highly recommend to everyone.
I receive an ARC of this book with no requirement or expectations of a review. All opinions are completely my own.
#ChristmasK9Patrol #DeadlyChristmasTrap #DangerousHolidayManhunt #LynetteEason #LenoraWorth
DEADLY CHRISTMAS TRAP by Lynette Eason is the superb story of Cheyenne Chen, Plains City PD tech analyst working with the Dakota Gun Task Force, and officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 partner Beau, specialized in locating electronic devices, as they try to figure out why someone is targeting Cheyenne. Who hates Cheyenne enough to put such a large bounty on her?
Once they figure out the who, will it answer the why? Can they get ahead of this evil person’s masterplan and capture him before it’s too late. Can they deflect all the attacks from people needing that bounty? Can Jack guard his heart knowing how his life may change drastically with the movement of a bullet? Dare Cheyenne dream of a happily-ever-after after being determined not to?
DANGEROUS HOLIDAY MANHUNT by Lenora Worth is the phenomenal story of US Deputy Marshal Lorelai Danvers, her K-9 partner Bixby, and Drake Corbin, owner of Triple C Ranch, as they try to outsmart and capture escaped prisoner Booker Gleason, who is out for revenge and is willing to do anything to claim what he mistakenly believes is his.
After a bad breakup and to escape her overbearing parents, Lorelai transferred to South Dakota. Earlier her skills and testimony helped to put Booker away for a long time. Unfortunately, he managed to escape and is on the run. Getting a tip where he might be landed Lorelai and Bixby at the ranch of Drake Corbin - who has a reputation of being the typical personification of your take charge, loner cowboy – to see if it might be possible that Booker is hiding on his property. Learning he once worked there and was Drake’s deceased wife’s half-brother confirms that he’s probably there. Shots through the house, tires slashed and her car bombed lets them all know it for a fact. A white-out snow storm makes things a lot harder both to track Booker and for her team to get there.
Why has Booker showed up here now? Can Lorelai keep Drake and Rena safe? Will Drake stand down from his hate of Booker and allow Lorelai to do the job she’s trained to do? How is Booker surviving this storm? What are the secrets Drake and Rena are keeping? Why does Booker have it out for them both? Is it possible for Lorelai to melt Drake’s hardened heart?
Both stories within CHRISTMAS K-9 PATROL are fabulous FIVE STAR stories! Putting them together within one book makes for a totally amazing anytime read that I highly recommend to everyone.
I receive an ARC of this book with no requirement or expectations of a review. All opinions are completely my own.
#ChristmasK9Patrol #DeadlyChristmasTrap #DangerousHolidayManhunt #LynetteEason #LenoraWorth
November 14, 2025
DEADLY CHRISTMAS TRAP
BY LYNETTE EASON
This audiobook novella, is a Christian, suspense romance in which another member of the Dakota K-9, find themselves not only in danger , but discover love.
Though a stand alone, if you have read or listened to the previous Dakota K-9 stories, you’ve met tech analyst Cheyenne Chen and officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 .
Afraid of his future, Jack has not told Cheyenne how he feels about her, but when a bounty is put on her head, he’ll everything to keep the woman he loves safe.
Though short, it was a well developed, action packed story where friends are foes and time is against them, and the characters are also well develoed. Something few authors can manage in a novella.
Bringing the story to life is narrator Cindy Kay.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook by Netgalley and Harlequin Audio. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
DANGEROUS HOLIDAY MANHUNT BY LENORA WORTH
We are taken back to North Dakota in another suspense, clean romance that is part of the Dakota K-9 Unit series. It’s where through a snowstorm , US Marshal Lorelei Danvers is determined to find a fugitive.
The storm leads her to the ranch owned by widower Drake Corbin.
Needing help and information, Lorelei approaches the ranch . Drake is well aware of the fugitive who once lived in his ranch and likely was the one that trigger the events that caused him to lose his wife.
As the danger intensifies with shots, fires and personal turmoils, it’s obvious there is an attraction between Lorelei and Drake.
Will these two and his sister survive the invasion in their lives and the ranch?
What happens when old secrets are revealed?
This audiobook was engaging from beginning to end . One that will keep the listeners on the edge of their seats.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook by Netgalley and Harlequin Audio.
The narrator , Callie Beaulieu, brought the story to life.
The opinions expressed are solely my own.
BY LYNETTE EASON
This audiobook novella, is a Christian, suspense romance in which another member of the Dakota K-9, find themselves not only in danger , but discover love.
Though a stand alone, if you have read or listened to the previous Dakota K-9 stories, you’ve met tech analyst Cheyenne Chen and officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 .
Afraid of his future, Jack has not told Cheyenne how he feels about her, but when a bounty is put on her head, he’ll everything to keep the woman he loves safe.
Though short, it was a well developed, action packed story where friends are foes and time is against them, and the characters are also well develoed. Something few authors can manage in a novella.
Bringing the story to life is narrator Cindy Kay.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook by Netgalley and Harlequin Audio. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
DANGEROUS HOLIDAY MANHUNT BY LENORA WORTH
We are taken back to North Dakota in another suspense, clean romance that is part of the Dakota K-9 Unit series. It’s where through a snowstorm , US Marshal Lorelei Danvers is determined to find a fugitive.
The storm leads her to the ranch owned by widower Drake Corbin.
Needing help and information, Lorelei approaches the ranch . Drake is well aware of the fugitive who once lived in his ranch and likely was the one that trigger the events that caused him to lose his wife.
As the danger intensifies with shots, fires and personal turmoils, it’s obvious there is an attraction between Lorelei and Drake.
Will these two and his sister survive the invasion in their lives and the ranch?
What happens when old secrets are revealed?
This audiobook was engaging from beginning to end . One that will keep the listeners on the edge of their seats.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook by Netgalley and Harlequin Audio.
The narrator , Callie Beaulieu, brought the story to life.
The opinions expressed are solely my own.
December 10, 2025
In these two loosely connected novellas, sparks and bullets fly when law enforcement find their perp--and love--with their K9 wingmen partners.
The first, Deadly Christmas Trap, follows tech analyst Cheyenne Chen after someone put a bounty on her. Officer Jack Donatio has feelings for Cheyenne but he's closed himself off from love after an on-the-job shooting leaves him with the possibility of losing his leg.
The story is pretty straightforward as there isn't room for a lot of twists. I did enjoy this one more as it was fast paced and Cheyenne and Jack complimented each other as love interests. Jack's K9 partner can sniff out electronic devices, which I found pretty cool.
In Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, US Marshal Lorelai Danvers tracked her man to Drake Corbin's ranch. A blizzard quickly traps them and Corbin has his own history with the fugitive that might prove deadly.
This story was okay but I wasn't a fan of Corbin's "My ranch my rules" and his protective instinct of Lorelai. Sir, she is a US Marshal. This is literally her job. I'm all for the H/h protecting each other but it rubbed me the wrong way when he wouldn't let her do her job because she's a woman to protect. I did enjoy her K9 partner, though!
The narrators for both did were excellent and kept me in the story. These were standalone so I could follow the story but there is references to previous events and I am interested enough I will check those out.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy!
The first, Deadly Christmas Trap, follows tech analyst Cheyenne Chen after someone put a bounty on her. Officer Jack Donatio has feelings for Cheyenne but he's closed himself off from love after an on-the-job shooting leaves him with the possibility of losing his leg.
The story is pretty straightforward as there isn't room for a lot of twists. I did enjoy this one more as it was fast paced and Cheyenne and Jack complimented each other as love interests. Jack's K9 partner can sniff out electronic devices, which I found pretty cool.
In Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, US Marshal Lorelai Danvers tracked her man to Drake Corbin's ranch. A blizzard quickly traps them and Corbin has his own history with the fugitive that might prove deadly.
This story was okay but I wasn't a fan of Corbin's "My ranch my rules" and his protective instinct of Lorelai. Sir, she is a US Marshal. This is literally her job. I'm all for the H/h protecting each other but it rubbed me the wrong way when he wouldn't let her do her job because she's a woman to protect. I did enjoy her K9 partner, though!
The narrators for both did were excellent and kept me in the story. These were standalone so I could follow the story but there is references to previous events and I am interested enough I will check those out.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy!
December 17, 2025
Deadly Christmas Trap is fast paced and well written. I really enjoyed the main characters and their romance seemed to flow nicely as a background treat to the suspense story. I liked that Jack's K-9 partner's skill is to sniff out electronic devices because that is not the skill you usually see in one of these kinds of novels. I enjoyed the storyline and the way that it played out in a novella. The author really used the space she had to give us everything we want to see in this kind of suspense story.
I would enjoy seeing these characters in another story in the future as well. I think they would fit in nicely as part of a team.
I also enjoyed the narrator. I felt that she tailored her voice to a suspense story and I really appreciated that with this one. She did the suspense justice and I enjoyed listening to her.
Dangerous Holiday Manhunt was an enjoyable read as well. I liked the characters of Lorelai and Drake. Bixby was a delight to read about.
This one was also fast paced and I enjoyed the action. I like the way that the author filled out the background for Drake and tied it into Lorelai's case. I definitely felt a tug at the heart when I heard his story.
The narrator was good for this audiobook and it was a good match for this story. I did like the narrator in the first story better but that is personal preference.
Overall, I really loved that these two are short bites that are perfect to read around Christmas when you are busy and want to finish the book around the rush. These audiobooks were fantastic for on the go listening. Thank you for bringing these entertaining stories alive through audiobook. Well written and a pleasure to listen to.
I would enjoy seeing these characters in another story in the future as well. I think they would fit in nicely as part of a team.
I also enjoyed the narrator. I felt that she tailored her voice to a suspense story and I really appreciated that with this one. She did the suspense justice and I enjoyed listening to her.
Dangerous Holiday Manhunt was an enjoyable read as well. I liked the characters of Lorelai and Drake. Bixby was a delight to read about.
This one was also fast paced and I enjoyed the action. I like the way that the author filled out the background for Drake and tied it into Lorelai's case. I definitely felt a tug at the heart when I heard his story.
The narrator was good for this audiobook and it was a good match for this story. I did like the narrator in the first story better but that is personal preference.
Overall, I really loved that these two are short bites that are perfect to read around Christmas when you are busy and want to finish the book around the rush. These audiobooks were fantastic for on the go listening. Thank you for bringing these entertaining stories alive through audiobook. Well written and a pleasure to listen to.
March 28, 2026
Who has placed a bounty on Dakota K-9 Unit's Tech Specialist Cheyenne Chen? Can her co-worker and friend Jack Donadio and his K-9 keep her safe? Meanwhile, back on the ranch, how will U.S. Marshal Lorelai Danvers and her Austrailian Shephard K-9 partner survive the triple threat of a blizzard, a murderous fugitive, and a crochety widower who isn't sure he wants a pretty law enforcement official interfering as he faces a familiar foe?
As usual, December sees a two-novella edition to give a denouement to Love Inspired Suspense's 8-novel, multi-author K-9 Unit series. "Christmas K-9 Patrol" fills this role for the Dakota K-9 Unit series with "Deadly Christmas Trap" by Lynette Eason and Lenora Worth's "Dangerous Holiday Manhunt." By the way, is it my imagination, or does the first of the two novellas feature the tech analyst? (Well, one of the four I've read technically deals with the rookie sister of the tech, but still...)
Both stories have their twists and thrills, as well as compelling main characters and adorable K-9s. If you're a mystery lover, neither are who-dun-its, but the first is one where you see the chess game between good girl and bad guy, and the latter has you guessing the motivation until the climax.
The Dakota K-9 Unit was the best series I've read. These stories - especially "Dangerous Holiday Manhunt - seem to be tied only by common characters but not by plot. Still, they are enjoyable, and I recommend both the series and this pair of novellas.
As usual, December sees a two-novella edition to give a denouement to Love Inspired Suspense's 8-novel, multi-author K-9 Unit series. "Christmas K-9 Patrol" fills this role for the Dakota K-9 Unit series with "Deadly Christmas Trap" by Lynette Eason and Lenora Worth's "Dangerous Holiday Manhunt." By the way, is it my imagination, or does the first of the two novellas feature the tech analyst? (Well, one of the four I've read technically deals with the rookie sister of the tech, but still...)
Both stories have their twists and thrills, as well as compelling main characters and adorable K-9s. If you're a mystery lover, neither are who-dun-its, but the first is one where you see the chess game between good girl and bad guy, and the latter has you guessing the motivation until the climax.
The Dakota K-9 Unit was the best series I've read. These stories - especially "Dangerous Holiday Manhunt - seem to be tied only by common characters but not by plot. Still, they are enjoyable, and I recommend both the series and this pair of novellas.
December 21, 2025
This is actually a 2 book in one book. It combines Lynette Eason’s Deadly Christmas Trap and Lenora Worth’s a Dangerous Holiday Manhunt.
Deadly Christmas Trap
Cheyenne Chen’s life is in danger some one has sent bounty hunters after her, but why, is it a case of mistaken identity? This sends Cheyenne, Officer Donadio and his K9 partner running. However, it is interesting how being thrown into a dangerous situation to bring their whole back history to light while running for their lives and figuring out who was doing this.
This is the wonderful, clean, action packed, fast paced kind of story that will drag you into getting the rest of the series, oh and throw in a K9 and I am there. I appreciate the authors learning all about K9’s it makes it easier to read. This really is a wonderful audio and the narrator is amazing.
Dangerous Holiday Manhunt
Loreali Danvers and her K9 partner are tracking a convict when a sudden blizzard comes up and traps her in the big ranch house of Drake Corbin a cantankerous gentleman, and his sister. Lorelai soon finds out why the convict came to this area and Corbin makes no secret of the fact if he gets the chance he will just kill him.
Another great K9 mystery. This to is fast paced and action packed. The characters are well conceived and mesh together really well. The narrator is awesome and brings the story alive. I can’t wait for more.
Review copy was provided by Netgalley
Deadly Christmas Trap
Cheyenne Chen’s life is in danger some one has sent bounty hunters after her, but why, is it a case of mistaken identity? This sends Cheyenne, Officer Donadio and his K9 partner running. However, it is interesting how being thrown into a dangerous situation to bring their whole back history to light while running for their lives and figuring out who was doing this.
This is the wonderful, clean, action packed, fast paced kind of story that will drag you into getting the rest of the series, oh and throw in a K9 and I am there. I appreciate the authors learning all about K9’s it makes it easier to read. This really is a wonderful audio and the narrator is amazing.
Dangerous Holiday Manhunt
Loreali Danvers and her K9 partner are tracking a convict when a sudden blizzard comes up and traps her in the big ranch house of Drake Corbin a cantankerous gentleman, and his sister. Lorelai soon finds out why the convict came to this area and Corbin makes no secret of the fact if he gets the chance he will just kill him.
Another great K9 mystery. This to is fast paced and action packed. The characters are well conceived and mesh together really well. The narrator is awesome and brings the story alive. I can’t wait for more.
Review copy was provided by Netgalley
December 4, 2025
Absolutely LOVED this composite volume of two Christmas suspense novellas. Lynette Eason's "Deadly Christmas Trap", a bounty is put on tech analyst Cheyenne Chen's life, but she has no idea why - and finds herself on the run while trying to figure out who is behind the sinister plot to kill her. With the help of fellow agent Jack Donadio and his canine partner, they sift through ideas while trying to stay one step ahead of the bounty hunters. Riveting suspense and the fast pace kept me up way too late!
Lenora Worth's "Dangerous Holiday Manhunt" finds US Marshall Lorelai Danvers hunting a wanted fugitive - which leads her to the ranch of Drake Corbin. It is his brother-in-law that she is searching for! As she and Drake collide over how to proceed - he wanting to protect her as well as his ranch, she wants him to let her do her job without interference. This high-stakes intriguing novella finds them watching their back at every turn and while a killer with nothing to lose keeps upping the game.
A definite must-read on your holiday list for 2025!
I was gifted an audiobook of this novel by the publisher through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Lenora Worth's "Dangerous Holiday Manhunt" finds US Marshall Lorelai Danvers hunting a wanted fugitive - which leads her to the ranch of Drake Corbin. It is his brother-in-law that she is searching for! As she and Drake collide over how to proceed - he wanting to protect her as well as his ranch, she wants him to let her do her job without interference. This high-stakes intriguing novella finds them watching their back at every turn and while a killer with nothing to lose keeps upping the game.
A definite must-read on your holiday list for 2025!
I was gifted an audiobook of this novel by the publisher through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.
December 3, 2025
Christmas Canine Patrol by Lynette Eason and Lenora Worth is double dose of great romantic suspense stories. Each story explores themes of forgiveness, second chances, and trust. I love the dogs in each story, including the way other dogs from the canine unit are mentioned. Cheyenne finds herself in a truly unique situation no one can ever really plan for, and Jack is right there to offer support and assistance. I loved the honesty they were both to embrace, even it was a drastic situation that brought them to the point of readiness. Lorelai is an intelligent and very capable US Marshall who ends up on Drake’s ranch during a snowstorm. Never mind that there is a killer on the hunt, they are both stubborn enough to wait him out and corner him. I appreciate each of their fierce protectiveness, even if for different reasons. I found the narration done well for both stories and enjoyed the festive, inspirational suspense.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.
November 27, 2025
This Love Inspired romantic suspense features 2 stories in 1. Deadly Christmas Trap follows Cheyenne, a tech analyst, who becomes the target of hitmen pursuing after a bounty is placed on her head. Jack and his K-9 partner Beau protect Cheyenne while they try to figure out who the mastermind behind the bounty is and their motive.
Dangerous Holiday Manhunt focuses on Lorelei, a US Marshal, and Drake, a rancher, as Lorelei and her K-9 partner Bixby track an escaped fugitive. This story has tension, secrets, twists and turns, and multiple attacks.
Both stories are fast-paced with romance and plenty of action and suspense. Great romantic suspense reads set at Christmastime and great conclusion to the Dakota K-9 Unit series.
Dangerous Holiday Manhunt focuses on Lorelei, a US Marshal, and Drake, a rancher, as Lorelei and her K-9 partner Bixby track an escaped fugitive. This story has tension, secrets, twists and turns, and multiple attacks.
Both stories are fast-paced with romance and plenty of action and suspense. Great romantic suspense reads set at Christmastime and great conclusion to the Dakota K-9 Unit series.
November 28, 2025
Really enjoyed these two Christmastime novellas! They were full of suspense and romance and wonderful K9 dogs! In Deadly Christmas Trap, the Dakota K9 Unit is once again under attack. There is a bounty on Cheyenne’s head and she and Jack just fight to stay alive. In Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, US Marshall Lorelai is on the hunt for a dangerous fugitive. Clues lead her to Drake’s ranch. Secrets surround them and she needs to find out how the two are connected. When the man she is searching for attacks, the adrenaline flows! These novellas were really enjoyable! I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in trade for my honest opinion. My thoughts are my own.
November 23, 2025
This book contains two books by different authors. They can be read as standalone but may have characters that overlap with other books.
Opposites attract
Friends to more
Family secrets
Past enemies return
Opposites attract
Friends to more
Family secrets
Past enemies return
December 11, 2025
This book is packed with suspense, twists you don’t see coming, and a sweet romance. The entire cast of characters gel so well. You’ll enjoy watching Cheyenne and Jack as they work through their fears.
This is a wonderful easy read that you will thoroughly enjoy!
This is a wonderful easy read that you will thoroughly enjoy!
January 4, 2026
Suspense filled
Both of these stories are full of suspense and well crafted. Characters are excellent and the plots were well developed. Really enjoyed both of these. Two fabulous authors.
Both of these stories are full of suspense and well crafted. Characters are excellent and the plots were well developed. Really enjoyed both of these. Two fabulous authors.
Want to Read
November 1, 2025Inspirational Suspense, Wholesome Romance, Animal Fiction, Romantic Suspense
Miniseries
Dakota K-9 Unit
Miniseries
Dakota K-9 Unit
Want to Read
November 1, 2025Inspirational Suspense, Wholesome Romance, Animal Fiction, Romantic Suspense
Miniseries
Dakota K-9 Unit
Miniseries
Dakota K-9 Unit
November 13, 2025
Two wonderful, Christmas suspense stories. This is a great choice, especially if you don't have a lot of time to read during the busy holidays.
December 23, 2025
Loved Eason's story. The other was a bit harder for me to get into
January 12, 2026
Fun light suspense read for the holidays.
February 25, 2026
Good quick read book
May 1, 2026
A two-for. One by Lynette Eason and one by Lenora Worth. Both enjoyable and will keep in my home library until I pass them on to a friend.
June 15, 2026
Fantastic 2 stories in one book. Well written and entertaining
July 25, 2026
I enjoyed reading Cheyenne and Jack's story
August 15, 2026
I enjoyed both of these stories, i like the k-9 books it is interesting learning about them and what they can do. Both stories keep you interested and guessing.
November 17, 2025
Christmas K-9 Patrol (Dakota K-9 Unit)
by Lynette Eason, Lenora Worth
Book 9 of 9: Dakota K-9 Unit
The holidays take a threatening turn…
in these riveting Dakota K-9 Unit novellas.
With a bounty on tech analyst Cheyenne Chen’s life, officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 partner safeguard her from hired assassins in Lynette Eason’s Deadly Christmas Trap. Only, when their hideout is discovered, they must uncover the mastermind—and a lethal holiday plot. And in Lenora Worth’s Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, a snowstorm traps US Marshal Lorelai Danvers on Drake Corbin’s ranch—where a dangerous fugitive is hiding. But can she trust Drake to help her catch a murderer…when his secrets make them a target?
Deadly Christmas Trap by Lynette Eason
The holidays take a threatening turn…
in this riveting Dakota K-9 Unit novella.
With a bounty on tech analyst Cheyenne Chen’s life, officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 partner safeguard her from hired assassins in Lynette Eason’s Deadly Christmas Trap. Only, when their hideout is discovered, they must uncover the mastermind—and a lethal holiday plot.
My favorite quote is
She really shouldn’t get too excited about that idea, but she couldn’t stop the thought from bouncing through her mind. Thinking about her coworker, with his stylishly messy brown hair, expressive green eyes and perpetual five o’clock shadow sent warm fuzzies all through her and her heart softened with the thought of being with him. The reaction annoyed her and thrilled her at the same time because while she was ready to find someone and settle down, dating Jack could completely upend her life. And that terrified her.
I recommend this book.
Deadly Christmas Trap by Lynette Eason is a 5 - star book.
I am looking forward to reading or listening to more books by Lynette Eason.
I voluntarily listened and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are my own.
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Dangerous Holiday Manhunt by Lenora Worth
The holidays take a threatening turn…
in this riveting Dakota K-9 Unit novella.
In Lenora Worth’s Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, a snowstorm traps US Marshal Lorelai Danvers on Drake Corbin’s ranch—where a dangerous fugitive is hiding. But can she trust Drake to help her catch a murderer…when his secrets make them a target?
The action and suspense in this book will keep you listening to the end.
I recommend this book.
Dangerous Holiday Manhunt by Lenora Worth
is a 5 -star book.
I am looking forward to reading or listening to more books by Lenora Worth.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are my own.
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
by Lynette Eason, Lenora Worth
Book 9 of 9: Dakota K-9 Unit
The holidays take a threatening turn…
in these riveting Dakota K-9 Unit novellas.
With a bounty on tech analyst Cheyenne Chen’s life, officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 partner safeguard her from hired assassins in Lynette Eason’s Deadly Christmas Trap. Only, when their hideout is discovered, they must uncover the mastermind—and a lethal holiday plot. And in Lenora Worth’s Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, a snowstorm traps US Marshal Lorelai Danvers on Drake Corbin’s ranch—where a dangerous fugitive is hiding. But can she trust Drake to help her catch a murderer…when his secrets make them a target?
Deadly Christmas Trap by Lynette Eason
The holidays take a threatening turn…
in this riveting Dakota K-9 Unit novella.
With a bounty on tech analyst Cheyenne Chen’s life, officer Jack Donadio and his K-9 partner safeguard her from hired assassins in Lynette Eason’s Deadly Christmas Trap. Only, when their hideout is discovered, they must uncover the mastermind—and a lethal holiday plot.
My favorite quote is
She really shouldn’t get too excited about that idea, but she couldn’t stop the thought from bouncing through her mind. Thinking about her coworker, with his stylishly messy brown hair, expressive green eyes and perpetual five o’clock shadow sent warm fuzzies all through her and her heart softened with the thought of being with him. The reaction annoyed her and thrilled her at the same time because while she was ready to find someone and settle down, dating Jack could completely upend her life. And that terrified her.
I recommend this book.
Deadly Christmas Trap by Lynette Eason is a 5 - star book.
I am looking forward to reading or listening to more books by Lynette Eason.
I voluntarily listened and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are my own.
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Dangerous Holiday Manhunt by Lenora Worth
The holidays take a threatening turn…
in this riveting Dakota K-9 Unit novella.
In Lenora Worth’s Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, a snowstorm traps US Marshal Lorelai Danvers on Drake Corbin’s ranch—where a dangerous fugitive is hiding. But can she trust Drake to help her catch a murderer…when his secrets make them a target?
The action and suspense in this book will keep you listening to the end.
I recommend this book.
Dangerous Holiday Manhunt by Lenora Worth
is a 5 -star book.
I am looking forward to reading or listening to more books by Lenora Worth.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are my own.
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
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