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Military K-9 Unit #9
Military K-9 Unit Christmas: Christmas Escape / Yuletide Target
Danger lurks during the holidays
in these two Military K-9 Unit stories
In Christmas Escape by Valerie Hansen, veterinary assistant Rachel Fielding and her niece spend the holidays hiding from a killer with her boss, Kyle Roarke, and a capable K-9. And in Yuletide Target by Laura Scott, someone’s gunning for Senior Airman Jacey Burke and her trusty K-9. But Staff Sergeant Sean Morris will do anything to keep her safe for Christmas.
in these two Military K-9 Unit stories
In Christmas Escape by Valerie Hansen, veterinary assistant Rachel Fielding and her niece spend the holidays hiding from a killer with her boss, Kyle Roarke, and a capable K-9. And in Yuletide Target by Laura Scott, someone’s gunning for Senior Airman Jacey Burke and her trusty K-9. But Staff Sergeant Sean Morris will do anything to keep her safe for Christmas.
175 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2018
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About the author
Valerie Hansen
180 books248 followersValerie Hansen is the pen name of Valerie Whisenand.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
Although I have been a published author since the mid 1980s, I have been writing women's Christian fiction almost exclusively since 1999.
There is a longer, more detailed bio on my website so there's no need for me to repeat all that here. Right now, I write for all three Love Inspired lines, Romance, Suspense and Historical. I'm delighted to have been included that broadly and besides, it keeps me so busy that I stay out of trouble. Well, mostly.
You'll find me on the LI Historical blog as well as other LI features. If I try to do much more I won't have time to write my books!
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
Although I have been a published author since the mid 1980s, I have been writing women's Christian fiction almost exclusively since 1999.
There is a longer, more detailed bio on my website so there's no need for me to repeat all that here. Right now, I write for all three Love Inspired lines, Romance, Suspense and Historical. I'm delighted to have been included that broadly and besides, it keeps me so busy that I stay out of trouble. Well, mostly.
You'll find me on the LI Historical blog as well as other LI features. If I try to do much more I won't have time to write my books!
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November 29, 2023
Two stories featuring K-9 counterparts set during the Christmas season.
August 16, 2019
I really enjoyed both of these short novellas as they wrapped up this K-9 series. Both of these authors did a great job with different stories. The first story is by Valerie Hansen and focuses on domestic abuse. A subject that is very sad and especially when there is a child involved. I found the story hopeful and realistic. I loved the characters and especially enjoyed the action and suspense! The little girl, Natalie, was so precious - I wanted to bring her home and wipe out all the tragedies she has suffered! Fortunately, she had an Aunt Rachel that stood by her and wonderful vet, Dr. Kyle Roarke! In the second story, it dealt with assault of women in the military by high ranking officers - another issue that is relavant today. Jacey Burke can't get anyone to believe that that has happened to her until she is pushed in front of a moving truck and an old high school friend, Sean Morris, happens to be behind her. When a lot of bad things start to begin happening, Jacey and Sean know what someone is after Jacey and they wont stop until they find the culprit! Both stories were great!
February 8, 2020
A pleasant conclusion to the Military k-9 series about an escaped serial killer. While I didn’t like this one overall as well as the main part of the series (the eight full-length novels), I put my feet up for a couple of hours of suspenseful diversion. I liked Hansen’s story best at 3.5 stars, while Scott’s was slightly below that at a 2.5 rating. Mostly they just felt a bit rushed because of the short form and the writing talent showed through a bit more in one than the other. (Shorter stories are often challenging for the best of writers!)
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December 2, 2018Miniseries: Military K-9 Unit
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December 2, 2018Miniseries: Military K-9 Unit
December 24, 2018
My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Military K-9 Unit Christmas. This book consists of two novellas that end the Military K-9 Unit Continuity Series. I have really enjoyed this series and these two stories are an excellent ending for the series. These stories are well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love this book.
Christmas Escape
Valerie Hansen
Veterinary Assistant Rachel Fielding loves her job working with the military K-9 dogs. She works at Canyon Air Force Base in Texas. These dogs fill her void of no husband and kids of her own. Stryker, a three legged dog is her favorite. Rachel gets a phone call telling her that her estranged sister has been injured and she needs to go to the hospital immediately. Had her abusive boyfriend hurt her? Her boss, Kyle arranges for leave and then takes her to see her sister. She's scared when they get to the hospital, is Peter there? When he shows she knows she must run. She has to protect her niece.
Veterinarian Captain Kyle Roake knows what it feels like to not be able to say goodbye to a loved one. He was too late to kiss his wife and daughter goodbye and he still isn't over that. He not going to let that happen to Rachel. They soon find out that the man who beat her sister and left her for dead is here at the hospital and he is mad. He must protect Rachel and the child.
Yuletide Target
Laura Scott
Senior Airman Jacey Burke is walking across the base on her way home when someone pushs her out into the street into the path of an on coming truck. She is rescued by a man she hasn't seen for ten years.
She tells him she was pushed but he doesn't seem to believe her either. Ever since she came to this base strange things have happened to her but no one will believe her. That's what her stalker wants them to believe. The stalker is escalating. The cops refuse to believe her and it doesn't help that she had filed charges against her boss back in the middle east when he had made advances to her and refused her promotion.
Staff Sergeant Sean Morris is with the Special Forces. She told him her story. He hasn't heard any of the gossip she has heard and he is determined to keep her and her K-9 safe for Christmas. He couldn't believe her allegations were deemed not credible against her boss. He doesn't want to believe that the man is trying to shut her up permanently. Could he be the killer? Who else would want her dead?
These two stories are about broken souls, loss and abuse. God has a plan for these men and women. A plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. I know the holidays can be really rough for those of us who live alone but God is there to make your world a better place. Give Him your heart, He's a gentleman and won't come in unless invited. He can and will turn your life around.
Christmas Escape
Valerie Hansen
Veterinary Assistant Rachel Fielding loves her job working with the military K-9 dogs. She works at Canyon Air Force Base in Texas. These dogs fill her void of no husband and kids of her own. Stryker, a three legged dog is her favorite. Rachel gets a phone call telling her that her estranged sister has been injured and she needs to go to the hospital immediately. Had her abusive boyfriend hurt her? Her boss, Kyle arranges for leave and then takes her to see her sister. She's scared when they get to the hospital, is Peter there? When he shows she knows she must run. She has to protect her niece.
Veterinarian Captain Kyle Roake knows what it feels like to not be able to say goodbye to a loved one. He was too late to kiss his wife and daughter goodbye and he still isn't over that. He not going to let that happen to Rachel. They soon find out that the man who beat her sister and left her for dead is here at the hospital and he is mad. He must protect Rachel and the child.
Yuletide Target
Laura Scott
Senior Airman Jacey Burke is walking across the base on her way home when someone pushs her out into the street into the path of an on coming truck. She is rescued by a man she hasn't seen for ten years.
She tells him she was pushed but he doesn't seem to believe her either. Ever since she came to this base strange things have happened to her but no one will believe her. That's what her stalker wants them to believe. The stalker is escalating. The cops refuse to believe her and it doesn't help that she had filed charges against her boss back in the middle east when he had made advances to her and refused her promotion.
Staff Sergeant Sean Morris is with the Special Forces. She told him her story. He hasn't heard any of the gossip she has heard and he is determined to keep her and her K-9 safe for Christmas. He couldn't believe her allegations were deemed not credible against her boss. He doesn't want to believe that the man is trying to shut her up permanently. Could he be the killer? Who else would want her dead?
These two stories are about broken souls, loss and abuse. God has a plan for these men and women. A plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. I know the holidays can be really rough for those of us who live alone but God is there to make your world a better place. Give Him your heart, He's a gentleman and won't come in unless invited. He can and will turn your life around.
June 2, 2020
Military K-9 Unit #9—this is a two story novel. 3.5 rating.
1. Christmas Escape by Valerie Hansen is Rachel Fielding and base veterinarian Captain Kyle Roark. Rachel receives a call from a San Antonia hospital informing her that her sister was in ICU and not expected to make it. Rachel is given custody of her niece but the abusive father has other ideas. Kyle comes to the rescue and calls in the K-9 team for backup.
2. Yuletide Target by Laura Scott is Jacey Burke’s story. She was introduced as a minor secondary character in book #5. She is in danger because she placed charges against the high ranking officer who tried to assault her. Sean Morris is the Special Forces cop that takes her case and brings her assaulter to justice.
1. Christmas Escape by Valerie Hansen is Rachel Fielding and base veterinarian Captain Kyle Roark. Rachel receives a call from a San Antonia hospital informing her that her sister was in ICU and not expected to make it. Rachel is given custody of her niece but the abusive father has other ideas. Kyle comes to the rescue and calls in the K-9 team for backup.
2. Yuletide Target by Laura Scott is Jacey Burke’s story. She was introduced as a minor secondary character in book #5. She is in danger because she placed charges against the high ranking officer who tried to assault her. Sean Morris is the Special Forces cop that takes her case and brings her assaulter to justice.
December 22, 2018
What a great feel good book. Two stories that have suspense, love and faith. This book has you feeling so glad you read it. It's so good to have suspense to keep your heart going but in the all and all the Faith and love with a good feeling is great. I also love the K-9 dogs they are so sweet and they make you want to have one. Any way loved this book Thanks Valerie and Laura you both write great books
December 28, 2023
I enjoyed these clean, Suspenseful romances. I bought this book at the local Goodwill store and I voluntarily chose to review these two stories for one book. The second author is Laura Scott. Both stories pulled me in pretty fast. In both, the female military person is in danger but different in many other ways. Both K-9's knew their jobs and played important jobs. Both are a little shorter but still packed with lots of action. I just love these K-9 stories.
October 13, 2024
This is a twofer - two books in one. Both are excellent.
From the back cover:
In Christmas Escape by Valerie Hansen, veterinary assistant Rachel Fielding and her niece spend the holidays hiding from a killer with her boss, Kyle Roarke, and a capable K-9. And in Yuletide Target by Laura Scott, someone's gunning for Senior Airman Jacey Burke and her trusty K-9. But Staff Sergeant Sean Morris will do anything to keep her safe for Christmas.
From the back cover:
In Christmas Escape by Valerie Hansen, veterinary assistant Rachel Fielding and her niece spend the holidays hiding from a killer with her boss, Kyle Roarke, and a capable K-9. And in Yuletide Target by Laura Scott, someone's gunning for Senior Airman Jacey Burke and her trusty K-9. But Staff Sergeant Sean Morris will do anything to keep her safe for Christmas.
January 20, 2019
Two good reads by two authors all in one book! I thought it was interesting that Ms. Scott's book had characters that went to high school in Branson, Missouri! (However, Branson students are "the Pirates,"not "the Bulldogs.")
This ends this continuity series, but I hope there is another coming soon!
This ends this continuity series, but I hope there is another coming soon!
April 9, 2019
Love dogs
Love the concept of this series. Don’t understand why there are separate authors. Kept getting distracted by their patterns. One had non military villain who frequently died. Very abrupt. The last author repeated flesh wounds. Everyone proposed in less than a week. A few authors must-quoted the previous book. Distracting.
Love the concept of this series. Don’t understand why there are separate authors. Kept getting distracted by their patterns. One had non military villain who frequently died. Very abrupt. The last author repeated flesh wounds. Everyone proposed in less than a week. A few authors must-quoted the previous book. Distracting.
November 10, 2019
There are two stories in this book. The first one was about her sister dying as a result of spouse abuse. The second was about a sexual harassment charge that spirals out of control. Both very well written, likable characters, and a warm, loving dog in each with a vet clinic in play. Great Christmas read!
December 9, 2018
Military K-9 unit Christmas: Christmas Escape
Characters seem real and the situations plausible.Well planned. Great plots. Very interesting ideas. I would highly recommend this book. Well worth reading. Phyllis
Characters seem real and the situations plausible.Well planned. Great plots. Very interesting ideas. I would highly recommend this book. Well worth reading. Phyllis
December 9, 2018
love the stories if you like suspense with loveable k9 s you will enjoy reading the stories. if you have read any of the books in the series you have to read this book. she works for the veterinarian someone is after her and her niece, and will kill to get what they want.
December 11, 2018
Absolutely loved these two short books. The suspense in wanting to know more and what would happen next. It all kept me wanting to keep on reading! I stayed up way later than normal one night even. Great read!
March 1, 2019
Perfect
I found these two short stories the perfect way to end this exciting and interesting series. All authors in the series were new to me, so now I have been introduced to them. A pleasant journey. I would recommend the series to anyone who enjoys stories about animals.
I found these two short stories the perfect way to end this exciting and interesting series. All authors in the series were new to me, so now I have been introduced to them. A pleasant journey. I would recommend the series to anyone who enjoys stories about animals.
March 22, 2020
Part of a series but I like to read all of them and get to know all the characters. They work fine as stand alone. I find it amazing so many authors can coordinate their stories and keep the story believable. A little love and lots of action.
November 28, 2018
Liked this book very much.
December 1, 2018
I was so glad, we got to see Rourkes story. It was amazing. Love this series. Yes bith stories were great. Sorry, the series is over now. But this was a great read.
December 3, 2018
Exceptional Stories
I really enjoyed the Military K-9,Series and read all the stories. I have them all on my Kindle for easy excess so I can read them again....
I really enjoyed the Military K-9,Series and read all the stories. I have them all on my Kindle for easy excess so I can read them again....
December 6, 2018
WOW
Good stories!!! I really enjoyed these stories. I enjoyed the entire k9 series. I wish there were more in this series.
Good stories!!! I really enjoyed these stories. I enjoyed the entire k9 series. I wish there were more in this series.
December 21, 2018
Military K-9 Series is great reading. Escape/Yuletide Target are exciting books. I enjoyed these very much
January 12, 2019
Both stories are really, really good. Loved this whole series!
July 14, 2019
Two short stories in one book. I enjoyed both stories and found them both to be fast reads. I actually had read the whole series of the Red Rose killer.
September 17, 2019
Makes me want to read the whole series.
December 17, 2019
2 cute short stories in the k9 series
June 5, 2020
Great Book
I have loved all the K9 books I've read so far, they are done very well!! Hope you enjoy them too!!
I have loved all the K9 books I've read so far, they are done very well!! Hope you enjoy them too!!
November 15, 2020
Woah!
Don't end HERE!
Gotta know what comes NEXT!
AWESOME GOING, VALERIE! I AM 85, WITH A PACEMAKER!
WHAT IS HAPPENING????
Don't end HERE!
Gotta know what comes NEXT!
AWESOME GOING, VALERIE! I AM 85, WITH A PACEMAKER!
WHAT IS HAPPENING????
May 9, 2021
Loved it.
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