Searching for the Truth

Colorado K-9 Unit #1

by Laura Scott

A K-9 on a gunman’s trail
will uncover a sinister scheme.

Officer Autumn Riley and her K-9, Bear, are jolted awake in the middle of the night by an intruder—and just barely escape the shots fired their way. When rancher Jordan Clarke, who has been searching for his missing sister, gets caught in the crossfire, he becomes a target too. Is the gunman a vengeful convict that Autumn sent to jail, or is it someone linked to her mother’s unsolved murder? With the attacks against them unrelenting, they’ll have to put everything on the line—including their own lives—to take down this criminal.

Genres: Love Inspired Suspense, Suspense, Romance, Contemporary, Mystery, Audiobook, Romantic Suspense

206 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2026

Reviews

[Sheila]

I did not like Jordan at all, he did not listen at all.

[Marian]

I enjoyed the suspense about the shooter after officer Riley. However finding Jordan's sister killer and other pregnant women before they were killed after they had there babies nor the babies being found left me disappointed.

[Christina Menhennett]

Wow!! This book had me on the edge of my seat from the start! Full of action and faith. Officier Autumn Riley and her K-9 Bear are in danger when they are broken into by an intruder in the middle of the night. Amy doesn't know why she is broken into and identifies herself as a police officer to no avail. Several times she is in danger from the same intruder.

Jordan Clarke has been searching for his missing pregnant sister for the past 5 months and has been unable to find any clue of her whereabouts until he meets up with Officer Autumn Riley and Bear, her K-9. Bear discovers a body when chasing the perp who broke into her house and Jordan took off chasing the same person. He isn't aware she is a PO chasing the suspect until after the suspect escapes.

When the ME identifies the remains as those of Jordan's sister who was murdered shortly after giving birth, he is devasted and is wondering where his newborn niece is. Autumn is part of a taskforce investigating missing pregnant teens and teens murdered shortly after giving birth. The taskforce believes there is an illegal baby adoption ring in Denver.

jordan and Autumn have both recently gotten out of relationships that didn't work out. Jordan owns a ranch and believes it to be too isolated for a woman to want to live on. Autumn was raised by her father after her mother (also a police officer) was murdered in the line of duty. A cold case still unsolved. Autumn's relationship ended because she is police officer who has to put her job first. Will they be able to put their past behind them to find true love? Will the case of the missing and murdered teens be solved before more go missing? Read Searching for the Truth the first in the Colorado K-9 Unit Series. to find out! You won't be sorry!! It is action packed from start to finish!!

[Kav]

So excited that a K-9 continuity series has become an annual Loved Inspired Suspense tradition! My absolute favourite series in the line and Laura Scott has created a stunning introduction to this year’s offering, the Colorado K-9 Unit.

The tense, action-packed opening scene sets the stage for the story that follows. This time a special K-9 Unit has been created to expose a diabolical crime ring and Autumn spends her time working leads on that case as well as a more personal one of her own. Only she’s not sure if they are connected or how Jordan Clarke fits into the mix. Lots of intriguing layers to delve into here.

Of course, she has Bear and his unique K-9 skills to help her along the way. Scott does a wonderful job portraying the strong bond between these partners and the way they work together in the field.

Then there’s Jordan, a neighbouring rancher who adds his own measure of intrigue as well as sparks of attraction. I enjoyed the progression of their romance in the midst of sheer bedlam! If my heart wasn’t racing because of the suspense it was skipping beats over their love story.

I listened to the audible edition of ‘Searching the Truth’ and was thrilled to hear the familiar voice of Jennifer Jill Araya narrating the story. She always delivers a well-paced performance that catches the essence of the story and the spirit of the characters.

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[Rosemarie Grainer]

Great start to an intriguing and disturbing continuity!

Riley and her bloodhound Bear are chasing an intruder who entered her house and shot at her when Jordan pulls up to help. While they are out a little way from her house, Bear detects remains that turn out to be Jordan's missing teenage half sister who was pregnant, Jenny. Except that Jenny was not pregnant when she was killed, so where is the bab? Jordan had gotten a puppy Cutie in the hopes of enticing Jenny to move to his ranch so he could help. Then a K,-9 task force is formed when 2 other girls are found dead shortly after giving birth and one pregnant girl just went missing, Mia. But in the meantime, this intruder keeps coming back and trying to hurt Riley and now Jordan too. Can they find Mia in time? What about those babies? That is the overarching continuity storyline. It will continue throughout all the books in this continuity. Also, can Riley figure out who is targeting her before one of them gets badly hurt or killed? Read this to find out!

The pace is breakneck and the tone is intense with an action oriented storyline that has a few kisses and no steam. The characters are vibrant and engaging, including the dogs. The Christian ideals are woven into the story and add to it. Read the continuity in order, and this is book 1. Enjoy this action packed adventure of a Christian romance!

[Marie]

Revenge....but revenge for what?

Autumn is a great cop, she is still finding her place and fighting the blatant sexism and disregard from some members of the force. But she doesn't let that stop her from doing her job and doing it well, she and Bear are an awesome team but it is also nice to see the support she gets from Jordan as he accidentally finds himself backing her up more than once. They meet under the worst of circumstances, but the sparks that fly and the chemistry that sizzles makes it interesting to see how they navigate both the investigation and their future. I loved seeing Bear and Cutie together too! This is a dangerous and intriguing start to the series with a secondary plot that I assume is going to run through the whole series. I look forward to the remaining five books that are released over the next few months (book 2 was released this week). I listened to this on Audible.

[Pianosue]

A good read! Officer Autumn Riley and her K-9, Bear, wake up to someone breaking into her home and shooting at her! But the intruder manages to escape. Nearby rancher Jordan Clarke is trying to find his missing sister and Autumn and Bear stumbled upon human remains. Who did they stumble upon and what happened to them? She is assigned to help find who is behind the missing girls and their babies. What is going on? Will Autumn and Jordan be able to figure it out before someone takes them both out?

[Ethelann]

Searching for the Truth was such an exciting book from start to finish. With a wonderful K9 and his officer, Autumn Riley thrown in with rancher Jordan Clarke both looking for his pregnant sister. But someone is trying to kill them because of their search or did it have something to do with Autumn's investigation into her mother's unsolved murder.
This is the first in a new series and I can't wait for the next books.

[Darah M]

Cute. Definitely want to read the whole series since I live in Colorado and it’s just fun to hear about the places I know. Definitely felt a little lost at the quick wrap up at the end. Not completely sure it made sense as to who the villain was and why they were striking now. Also, the very end?! Way too soon. Way way too soon. Not nearly enough information to make that decision, but not unexpected considering what kind of book series this is.

[Allyson Anthony]

What a great start to a new K-9 unit series. K-9 officer Autumn Riley faces multiple attempts by an intruder who broke into her house and tried to shoot at her. Are the attacks on her related to one of her own cases or her late mother's unsolved murder? Her neighbor Jordan Clarke, who is searching for missing half-sister, gets caught in the crossfire with Autumn's intruder. The task force Autumn's part of is investigating a case with ties to Jordan's missing sister and will span throughout this series. Can't wait for book 2.

[Ashley J M]

A solid 4 stars.

I like how this book captured my attention right away!

It wasn't repetitive for the first 3/4 of the book, but then it became a bit slow for the last couple of chapters.

I didn't like the last 2 pages. It was too much and rushed to an ending.

Overall, this was a good read and I look forward to reading the next 6 books in the series!

[Nancy Smith]

Excellent. Book!it

Wonderful characters with a good storyline! Never guessed who the human was. Love the clean love story with Christian values! Thank you for another wonderful book

[Barbara Lehman]

Great story

This story has danger and suspence, keeping you turning the page to read what happens next and how k-9s help to find missing people, looking forward to reading more boring this Series

[Candy gates]

Autumn and Jordan

and 2 K-9 dogs make a full house. I can’t imagine being married to someone in law enforcement in the K-9 unit. This is one book that was so compelling to read front to back. And refuse to put it down until the end. Enjoy!

[K G Wakeley]

Searching for the Truth



A brilliant read and fascinating story of love and intrigue. A really good storyline for continuing this series. I really look forward to getting the next few books in the series.

[Susan Simpson]

If you want a fast paced plot with likable, believable characters, look no farther than Searching for the Truth! I got caught up in the action immediately and felt I was in the thick of things with Autumn and Jordan. The author did an excellent job combining suspense, romance, and faith.

[Mark]

Awesome read. Great start to another K-9 series

[Sheri Jesse]

Quick easy enjoyable read and since the main mystery was not resolved, I imagine we'll see these characters in future books.

[Jan Fore]

Colorado K-9 Unit #1

This first book in the series was a good intro in the story. Will be interested to read the next.

[Sue Briggs]

I love K-9 books, and this one was great. Is there a continuation of the murders of pregnant girls?

[Janet]

This is the first book in the series, and I loved it. I love the books that feature K-9 companions. There's plenty of action that kept me turning the pages.

[Kara Marie]

Another good K-9 story by Laura Scott I couldn't put down.

[Amber Greever]

What happened to the pregnant women & the babies

[Karen Harris]

I love these K9 books

I love this book it was very well written. I read many of Laura Scott books. I will recommend this book for adults and teenagers. Great writing.

[Patty Austin]

Love

I cannot wait to see the murders solved and missing babies found. This story is truly love conquers all . I will be getting the next in series.

[Danielle]

Searching For The Thuth is more of a Suspense standing romance. It follows
Officer Autumn Riley as she tracks down her mother's killer. It was okay.

[Patricia Anderson]

Very good book, kept me wondering when the bad people was going to get caught.