A K-9 to Reunite Them

by Jill Kemerer

The K-9 her daughter needs…
The second chance their hearts deserve.

The last person service dog trainer Seth Hudson ever expected to see again was Caroline Bright, the woman who broke his heart. Tragedy shattered Caroline’s faith in him twelve years ago, but now the single mom is back to ask for help training a medical alert dog for her daughter, who has diabetes. Despite the tension between them, Seth can’t bring himself to refuse, even though training will mean spending lots of time together. Little Nina instantly bonds with Spud—and Seth can’t help adoring Nina. As old feelings resurface and their hearts begin to heal, can he show Caroline trust is worth rebuilding…especially if love comes next?

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K-9 Companions

Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner
Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter
Book 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill Lynn
Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton
Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer
Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh
Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner
Book 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune
Book 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson
Book 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan
Book 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy Obenhaus
Book 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna Mindel
Book 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill Weatherholt
Book 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb Kastner
Book 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill Weatherholt
Book 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill Kemerer
Book 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi Main
Book 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa Carter
Book 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill Weatherholt
Book 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. Gouge
Book 29: The Veteran's Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter
Book 31: An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus
Book 32: Earning the Veteran's Trust by Lisa Jordan
Book 33: Holding Onto Secrets by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 34: His New Companion by Jill Kemerer
Book 35: The Soldier's K-9 Companion by Belle Calhoune
Book 36: Her Surprise Neighbor by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 37: Healing the Veteran by Ciara Knight
Book 38: An Unexpected Christmas Helper by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 39: The Rancher's Christmas Gift by Jolene Navarro
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208 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published February 24, 2026

About the author

Jill Kemerer is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of heartwarming, emotional, small-town romance novels often featuring cowboys. She is a multi-published author of Christian romance novels with Harlequin Love Inspired. Nearly a million of her books have sold worldwide.

A former electrical engineer, Jill now writes full-time. Her essentials include coffee, caramels, a stack of books, and long walks outdoors. She rarely passes up a bookstore and spends too much time at the library. She resides in Ohio with her husband. They have two adult children. For more information, visit her website, jillkemerer.com.

Reviews

[Sheila · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Seth and his family, but I did not like Caroline at all, and she ruined the book for me.

[K-la Hugie · Rating 3 out of 5]

To start, I really enjoyed this story. The depth and all the emotion..... but this girl needed therapy. I have no problem with using prayer or your church leaders to help you, but make sure you also get licensed help! There is zero shame in counseling and/or anxiety and depression meds. I really wish that would have been included in the plot because Caroline was screaming for help. That women is depressed and struggles with ocd/anxiety.

[Trixi · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the book description alludes to, Seth & Caroline know each other from the past but tragedy separated them both. This takes place twelve years later with the added layer of young Nina, Caroline's five-year-old daughter who was recently diagnosed with diabetes. With her fierce independence and tenacity, she is raising her as a single mom. Though sometimes that independence gets in the way of relationships, whether family or love interests. Seth is understandably wary of getting involved with Caroline again….“once burnt, twice shy” as they say. Only because of Nina does he agree to train a medical alert dog for her.

This story is emotional, at least it was for me! I can relate to a lot of what Caroline goes through as a mom, the constant worry about your kids (though mine didn’t have serious medical conditions) and being overly controlling or overbearing. I had to laugh and shake my head at myself because I would do or say the exact thing she would in the situations she found herself in. What I appreciated the most was the author included some Biblical tips that Caroline found online to help with stress & the need to always be in control of everything. I actually wrote them down so I can refer back to them when I need to remind myself! The character growth for both Caroline & Seth was amazing, they had a whole lot of past hurts to deal with. With God’s help, the love of family and Godly advice, they were able to overcome those hurts. I’m a sap for the happily-ever-after at the end of the book, and I thought Kememer tied it all up in a very satisfying way. And of course, the K-9 companion dogs (Spud and Liverwurst) added the cuteness factor to sweeten this up even more….I mean, look at that adorable cover!

As the book description alludes to, Seth & Caroline know each other from the past but tragedy separated them both. This takes place twelve years later with the added layer of young Nina, Caroline’s five-year-old daughter who was recently diagnosed with diabetes. With her fierce independence and tenacity, she is raising her as a single mom. Though sometimes that independence gets in the way of relationships, whether family or love interests. Seth is understandably wary of getting involved with Caroline again….“once burnt, twice shy” as they say. Only because of Nina does he agree to train a medical alert dog for her.
This story is emotional, at least it was for me! I can relate to a lot of what Caroline goes through as a mom, the constant worry about your kids (though mine didn’t have serious medical conditions) and being overly controlling or overbearing. I had to laugh and shake my head at myself because I would do or say the exact thing she would in the situations she found herself in. What I appreciated the most was the author included some Biblical tips that Caroline found online to help with stress & the need to always be in control of everything. I actually wrote them down so I can refer back to them when I need to remind myself! The character growth for both Caroline & Seth was amazing, they had a whole lot of past hurts to deal with. With God’s help, the love of family and Godly advice, they were able to overcome those hurts. I’m a sap for the happily-ever-after at the end of the book, and I thought Kememer tied it all up in a very satisfying way. And of course, the K-9 companion dogs (Spud and Liverwurst) added the cuteness factor to sweeten this up even more….I mean, look at that adorable cover!

When it comes to heartwarming stories that stir your emotions & soul, deepen your faith, and satisfies you at the end, you don’t have to go any further than books by Jill Kemerer!

* I received an advanced digital copy of this book from the author. My review is posted voluntarily. *

[Lori Parrish · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet read for anyone who loves second chances like me.
Can a K9 get these two back together or is it a lost cause?
Of course I had to read on to find out. As you know, things happen sometimes beyond our control and sometimes we choose those things.
The cover is sooooo adorable so I wanted to read it and I loved every minute of it. I finished it in a few hours because I couldn't put this book down. I love this authors stories.
She's an excellent writer and knows how to keep her audience captivated.
They're realistic and sometimes they'll make you want to cry, cheer and shake the characters. Ive felt all these emotions while reading this story. We cant forget the anger either. Definitely felt that coming off the pages.
I really enjoyed this story so im giving this story 5 stars for a job well done!
Thanks for the opportunity to read and review. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

[Elaine Applebury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jill Kemerer writes a sweet story of second chance romance. She has a well written story with good characters, good storyline, an educational element, and a good ending.
Twelve years ago Caroline Bright lost her mother and her peace of mind. It cost her her relationship with Seth Hudson. Now they are brought back together. Caroline has a sweet pre-schooler, Nina, with type 1 diabetes. She asks Seth if he could train a medical needs dog.
Seth has returned to the Hudson Ranch near Fairwood,
Wyoming. He is planning to give up training dogs to open a dog boarding center. Caroline really hurt him several years ago and he is determined not to respond as friends and only takes on finding and training a medical alert dog after meeting sweet little Nina. How much training does “Spud” need? How many times can Caroline go off on Seth and Seth take it?.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very sweet, quick read with some life lessons thrown in there.
Seth was not sure if he was ready for Caroline to come back into his life, even if it was just her asking for possible help for her daughter. Twelve years ago they had a situation that caused them to go their separate ways during a very dark time; questions were never answered and accusations were thrown around with no evidence. Now they find themselves as adults and still tiptoeing around their past.
They both have faith in their background and family support is quite strong. The one thing it doesn't seem to help is allow Caroline to relax and believe that it is okay to not have full control all of the time. She could have used some actual therapy, it could have helped her to stop spiraling.

[Kate Vale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another in the K-9 Companions series, in which Caroline Bright, single mother, seeks help from service dog trainer, Seth Hudson, for her daughter, who has Type 2 diabetes. But Seth isn't sure he trusts that Caroline won't blame him if anything goes wrong with his efforts to train a dog to alert to the child's changing glucose levels. And if that happens, what will he do then?

The child is a delight and is eager to learn how to work with the dog, but it's her mother who remains the person most damaged by the child's diagnosis. Furthermore, she has yet to tell her daughter that she is adopted and that she'll never know the man who fathered the child.

How will all this work out? Will the dog's training work out? Or will Caroline explode with hurtful words as she had years earlier?

[Bernadette Cinkoske · Rating 5 out of 5]

A K-9 to Reunite Them is a Christian, second chance, heartwarming romance. Caroline's daughter, Nina, who has juvenile diabetes, needs a medical alert dog. Despite his reservations, Seth steps in to find a dog and to train Caroline and Nina. The dog Seth finds, Spud, is absolutely awesome. I loved these books that showcase these amazingly trained, hard working animals that make such a difference in someone's life. As Seth spends so much time with Caroline and Nina, old feelings start to surface. In this well written book about forgiveness, courage, trust and hope, watch how Caroline and Seth almost don't get their HEA. I was sad to reach the end.

[Renee Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a sweet second chance story. Seth Hudson is burnt out as being a medical service dog trainer. He loved his job but the traveling was getting to him. When he and his siblings and cousins inherited his grandparents ranch, it gave him an excuse to start over. He never expected his ex girlfriend from 12 years ago to approach him about training a medical dog for her daughter. With reservations he agreed but wants to keep his distance because he can’t handle his heart being broken again. I fell in love with these characters and the precious little girl and the two amazing dogs will absolutely steal your hear! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Crissy Loughridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic!

I enjoyed every minute of this book! I found myself thinking about the characters throughout the day wondering what was going to happen next. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series! Highly recommend!

[Brenda Day · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a great story

The characters are well written the story line is great. I enjoy the dialogue and learning so of how they work with the dogs

[Laurel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another delightful book in the K9 Companions series dealing with juvenile type 1 diabetes and second chances.

[Cheryl Bledsoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book and story line a must read

[Saturn Warren · Rating 1 out of 5]

I haven't read all of this book but I have a few complaints about it already. I don't love the constant christianity-related parts. If that's your thing, this is a great book for you, but I just don't enjoy it. Secondly, there is some misinformation of service dogs in this book which might confuse people. In the US, there is no certification for service dogs. I understand this might be confusing but accurate information is extremely important when books on niche topics like this come out. Finally, the writing style is somewhat confusing and there have been a few grammatical issues. Overall, the storyline is sweet but it feels very similar to a previously published book I read called "The Match." The characters are enthralling and the book is engaging but it's hard to look past some of these issues.

Edit: I finished reading the book and I absolutely hated it. The characters were awful and nobody took accountability for anything. There was almost zero character development until the very last chapter and it wrapped up quite poorly. I was extremely disappointed with this read and I do not recommend it.

[Winnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although it is part of the K-9 Companions series, A K-9 to Reunite Them can be read as a stand-alone book. The books in the series are written by different authors, and Jill Kemerer is one of my favorites. With a second chances trope, a cast of engaging and realistic characters, and a plot that drew me in immediately, this story is a delightful and charming read. Seth Hudson has moved back to small-town Fairview, Wyoming to start a dog-boarding center after spending several years training service dogs. When Caroline Bright moves back to town and asks him to train a service dog for her small daughter Nina who has diabetes, Seth can’t refuse, although he wants nothing to do with Caroline who broke his heart years ago.

I loved the compassion and empathy that Seth showed Caroline and Nina, although he had reason to refuse his help. Caroline impressed me with her love and care of her adopted daughter. She was willing to do hard things to give Nina the best life possible. I enjoyed learning more about service dogs and their training. The author had obviously done much research into the subject. The tale is well-written, clean and wholesome, and features themes of forgiveness, trust, and hope.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A K-9 to Reunite Them is a wonderful second chance romance by Jill Kemerer. Although it is connected to the K-9 Companions series and Jill Kemerer’s Wyoming Inheritance series, it can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone. I love the premise of the inheritance series. A set of siblings and cousins have inherited a ranch and intend to all live there in a group of cabins. Kemerer has written a story of two people with a past that ended abruptly in hurt and distrust. The story of their reuniting is uplifting and touching.

I was given a copy of this book by the author. I was not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.

[Bernadette Cinkoske · Rating 5 out of 5]

A K-9 to Reunite Them is a Christian, second chance, heartwarming romance. Caroline's daughter, Nina, who has juvenile diabetes, needs a medical alert dog. Despite his reservations, Seth steps in to find a dog and to train Caroline and Nina. The dog Seth finds, Spud, is absolutely awesome. I loved these books that showcase these amazingly trained, hard working animals that make such a difference in someone's life. As Seth spends so much time with Caroline and Nina, old feelings start to surface. In this well written book about forgiveness, courage, trust and hope, watch how Caroline and Seth almost don't get their HEA. I was sad to reach the end.

[Bernadette Cinkoske · Rating 5 out of 5]

A K-9 to Reunite Them is a Christian, second chance, heartwarming romance. Caroline's daughter, Nina, who has juvenile diabetes, needs a medical alert dog. Despite his reservations, Seth steps in to find a dog and to train Caroline and Nina. The dog Seth finds, Spud, is absolutely awesome. I loved these books that showcase these amazingly trained, hard working animals that make such a difference in someone's life. As Seth spends so much time with Caroline and Nina, old feelings start to surface. In this well written book about forgiveness, courage, trust and hope, watch how Caroline and Seth almost don't get their HEA. I was sad to reach the end.

[Bernadette Cinkoske · Rating 5 out of 5]

A K-9 to Reunite Them is a Christian, second chance, heartwarming romance. Caroline's daughter, Nina, who has juvenile diabetes, needs a medical alert dog. Despite his reservations, Seth steps in to find a dog and to train Caroline and Nina. The dog Seth finds, Spud, is absolutely awesome. I loved these books that showcase these amazingly trained, hard working animals that make such a difference in someone's life. As Seth spends so much time with Caroline and Nina, old feelings start to surface. In this well written book about forgiveness, courage, trust and hope, watch how Caroline and Seth almost don't get their HEA. I was sad to reach the end.

[Bernadette Cinkoske · Rating 5 out of 5]

A K-9 to Reunite Them is a Christian, second chance, heartwarming romance. Caroline's daughter, Nina, who has juvenile diabetes, needs a medical alert dog. Despite his reservations, Seth steps in to find a dog and to train Caroline and Nina. The dog Seth finds, Spud, is absolutely awesome. I loved these books that showcase these amazingly trained, hard working animals that make such a difference in someone's life. As Seth spends so much time with Caroline and Nina, old feelings start to surface. In this well written book about forgiveness, courage, trust and hope, watch how Caroline and Seth almost don't get their HEA. I was sad to reach the end.

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. I loved the characters. The way their relationship developed, and the obstacles they overcame, kept me glued to the pages. I couldn't quit reading.

[Vicky Sluiter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story of second chances and healing, A K-9 to Reunite Them can be read as a stand alone, as can all of the books in the K-9 Companions series.

In this story, we meet Seth and Caroline, who have a history. And honestly they never want to see each other again. Or do they? We also meet young Nina, who deals with Juvenile Diabetes and would do well with a service dog. Enter Spud to steal the show. I love learning about these dogs. They are so intelligent and have huge hearts.

Sweet and heartwarming, we’ll see that we need to trust God. And other people as well as a dog or two. I highly recommend A K-9 to Reunite Them!

I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review. All thoughts are my own.

[Melissa Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet and heartwarming story. I could feel the struggle of the characters as they found a way to help each other. This story brings smiles and tears. Great read. I recieved a complimentary copy of the book. No review was required.

[Abby Breuklander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, love, and love this story!! A beautiful reminder that we don't have to try to control every single area of our life,God has always had everything under control. It isn't easy, but His peace when we let go is more than we could ever imagine.

[Denise Reinert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book about two people who struggle with trust. It is a heartwarming story.