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The Lawkeepers - Sterling
Lawfully Wild
Melanie Strow is supposed to be returning from the trip of a lifetime before school resumes for the fall. When a bag is left near her feet while going through customs, she is immediately chased by a K9 officer under the premise that she might be attempting to smuggle drugs into the country. When in fact, the only thing she is carrying is a stomach bug that lands her in the hospital.
Officer Jason Wild is surprised to see his K9 companion, Sheba, identify the modest looking woman as possibly in possession of cocaine. Yet, when he and another officer start in pursuit, instead of running, she collapses onto the floor of the airport deathly ill.
He is quite old fashioned, a far cry from his namesake. She is so different from any other woman he’s ever met, making him feel reckless at heart. Can she find happiness with a ‘wild’ man that could be taken from her at any moment by such a dangerous job? Could it be that they were placed in each other’s path to bring out the best in each other?
The Lawkeepers is a multi-author series alternating between historical westerns and contemporary westerns featuring law enforcement heroes that span multiple agencies and generations. Join bestselling authors Jenna Brandt, Lorana Hoopes and many others as they weave captivating, sweet and inspirational stories of romance and suspense between the lawkeepers — and the women who love them.
The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where lawkeepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love.
** Note: Each book in The Lawkeepers series is a standalone book, in a mini-series, and you can read them in any order.
Officer Jason Wild is surprised to see his K9 companion, Sheba, identify the modest looking woman as possibly in possession of cocaine. Yet, when he and another officer start in pursuit, instead of running, she collapses onto the floor of the airport deathly ill.
He is quite old fashioned, a far cry from his namesake. She is so different from any other woman he’s ever met, making him feel reckless at heart. Can she find happiness with a ‘wild’ man that could be taken from her at any moment by such a dangerous job? Could it be that they were placed in each other’s path to bring out the best in each other?
The Lawkeepers is a multi-author series alternating between historical westerns and contemporary westerns featuring law enforcement heroes that span multiple agencies and generations. Join bestselling authors Jenna Brandt, Lorana Hoopes and many others as they weave captivating, sweet and inspirational stories of romance and suspense between the lawkeepers — and the women who love them.
The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where lawkeepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love.
** Note: Each book in The Lawkeepers series is a standalone book, in a mini-series, and you can read them in any order.
89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2018
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About the author
Ginny Sterling
398 books745 followersGinny Sterling is an avid romance writer. She lives to tell sweet, inspirational, tender tales that tug at the heart, leaving the reader smiling, laughing, or crying. Her book series include many titles such as FLYBOYS, Healing Hearts, Flirt’s Battalion, Reserve Ranch, Hotshots, and more.
Each book written is sure to be an adventure, bringing laughter and love to your heart!
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Each book written is sure to be an adventure, bringing laughter and love to your heart!
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August 31, 2018
"Wild" fun!
I loved the play on the male protagonist's name - Officer Wild is such a great name, especially for a police officer that works with the K-9 unit! The Epilogue was a bit more of a flashforward than I'm used to, but it was fine. This was cute and sweet, I'd rate it PG.
I loved the play on the male protagonist's name - Officer Wild is such a great name, especially for a police officer that works with the K-9 unit! The Epilogue was a bit more of a flashforward than I'm used to, but it was fine. This was cute and sweet, I'd rate it PG.
July 24, 2018
IT ALL BEGAN AT A SECURITY CHECKPOINT
I enjoyed this clean Christian based story that is an addition to the contemporary Lawkeepers series and also one of the K-9 stories. There is a great cast of characters along with two special people and some of their personal issues that will become involved in a relationship. The story is clean with Christian principles, faith, but isn’t preachy.
Melanie Strow, a high school geometry teacher, will take a cruise with several co-workers during the summer break, but it is anything but fun for her. She will be ill with motion sickness and a parasite the entire cruise, and then at the customs inspection, her world will take a nose-diving, leading to her arrest and hospitalization.
Officer Jason Wild, along with his K-9 partner, Sheba, and another officer, Rick Martin, will see Melanie leave the line right before she is to pass through customs, but what has them alerted is the diaper bag near her that has been abandoned.
The plot will have Melanie on a miserable cruise where she is deathly ill, and back at port, things go from bad to worse, having her arrested and rushed to the hospital. How could anyone believe she was a drug smuggler? Why is Officer Wild staying with her and then offering to help her when she leaves the hospital to retrieve her car from the airport? There is so much angst, confusion, a matter of correcting a legal issue, and making things right. Two people, meeting under dire circumstances, with less than stellar situations, will change over time to friendship, courtship, and eventually love.
“She’d always believed in finding her path in the Lord’s plan, but could it be that maybe this had all happened for a reason? How else would she have the chance to meet him?”
A sweet courtship will ensue with Melanie and Jason, two people who have the respect and mannerisms of someone from the fifties. Even strangers comment on the attraction between them. But what happens when tragedy strikes? Life as a police officer comes with danger, and they will see that first hand in a close friend. Is it better to not take a chance or accept that life must be lived and enjoyed one day at a time?
“But if you live worrying about the worst that could happen? Then you can’t see what’s right in front of you. A man that is falling for you,” he whispered gently.
“I’m terribly worried and concerned right now, but always here for you. I also believe that we are guided by a higher hand. And deep down inside, I can’t believe that He would let me meet someone that seems so right, so perfect, only to take him away.”
The story includes remembering people from our past, accepting change, and dealing with loss. It is also a great lesson in living life and accepting that sometimes bad things happen to good people. Each day is a gift that needs to be lived and cherished. It is a great example of how precious life is, and how we each need to live our life to the fullest. No one has a guarantee for tomorrow.
“Neither one had answers of what the future could hold, nor did they want to see if they had the faith required. It was just a matter of whether or not they would take the next steps, if they even could, or would if fear would hold them back.”
“Fiercely loyal, fiercely loving. They’d met at security, and this seemed so fitting, so right. I’m waiting on you. But then again, I’d wait for you forever.”
I enjoyed this clean Christian based story that is an addition to the contemporary Lawkeepers series and also one of the K-9 stories. There is a great cast of characters along with two special people and some of their personal issues that will become involved in a relationship. The story is clean with Christian principles, faith, but isn’t preachy.
Melanie Strow, a high school geometry teacher, will take a cruise with several co-workers during the summer break, but it is anything but fun for her. She will be ill with motion sickness and a parasite the entire cruise, and then at the customs inspection, her world will take a nose-diving, leading to her arrest and hospitalization.
Officer Jason Wild, along with his K-9 partner, Sheba, and another officer, Rick Martin, will see Melanie leave the line right before she is to pass through customs, but what has them alerted is the diaper bag near her that has been abandoned.
The plot will have Melanie on a miserable cruise where she is deathly ill, and back at port, things go from bad to worse, having her arrested and rushed to the hospital. How could anyone believe she was a drug smuggler? Why is Officer Wild staying with her and then offering to help her when she leaves the hospital to retrieve her car from the airport? There is so much angst, confusion, a matter of correcting a legal issue, and making things right. Two people, meeting under dire circumstances, with less than stellar situations, will change over time to friendship, courtship, and eventually love.
“She’d always believed in finding her path in the Lord’s plan, but could it be that maybe this had all happened for a reason? How else would she have the chance to meet him?”
A sweet courtship will ensue with Melanie and Jason, two people who have the respect and mannerisms of someone from the fifties. Even strangers comment on the attraction between them. But what happens when tragedy strikes? Life as a police officer comes with danger, and they will see that first hand in a close friend. Is it better to not take a chance or accept that life must be lived and enjoyed one day at a time?
“But if you live worrying about the worst that could happen? Then you can’t see what’s right in front of you. A man that is falling for you,” he whispered gently.
“I’m terribly worried and concerned right now, but always here for you. I also believe that we are guided by a higher hand. And deep down inside, I can’t believe that He would let me meet someone that seems so right, so perfect, only to take him away.”
The story includes remembering people from our past, accepting change, and dealing with loss. It is also a great lesson in living life and accepting that sometimes bad things happen to good people. Each day is a gift that needs to be lived and cherished. It is a great example of how precious life is, and how we each need to live our life to the fullest. No one has a guarantee for tomorrow.
“Neither one had answers of what the future could hold, nor did they want to see if they had the faith required. It was just a matter of whether or not they would take the next steps, if they even could, or would if fear would hold them back.”
“Fiercely loyal, fiercely loving. They’d met at security, and this seemed so fitting, so right. I’m waiting on you. But then again, I’d wait for you forever.”
September 23, 2023
Me ha parecido demasiado precipitado. Soy consciente de que en una novela corta no se pueden desarrollar los personajes igual que en una más larga, pero me hubiera gustado que la acción se espaciara más en el tiempo y que hubiera saltos temporales que indicaran que ha pasado más tiempo desde que se conocen hasta que se enamoran y casan (solo se ven cuatro veces hasta ese momento).
Es la primera vez que leo un romance cristiano y no sabía qué esperar. No me ha disgustado, quizás no es lo que más me gusta leer pero no ha estado mal.
Es la primera vez que leo un romance cristiano y no sabía qué esperar. No me ha disgustado, quizás no es lo que más me gusta leer pero no ha estado mal.
July 31, 2018
Melanie, a quiet schoolteacher, had plans to go on a girls outing with her coworkers. It was disastrous. The whole trip she was sick from a parasite, the trip couldn’t be worse, oh wait it can. Picked out of the line by a police dog and his owner when you are awfully sick is worse. Arriving in a hospital with handcuffs even more. The officer Jason follows her to the hospital, he’s very sorry for the wrong accusation.
But he’s more....smitten. But can a relationship who started that way develop to something real? And can their relationship survive a heart wracking event?
This is a story with a lot of emotions, from fun, romantic to heartbreaking. I loved the epilogue and the last sentence made me laugh out loud. It’s fun to learn something about her hobby.
It is great book in the lovely Lawkeepers series.
But he’s more....smitten. But can a relationship who started that way develop to something real? And can their relationship survive a heart wracking event?
This is a story with a lot of emotions, from fun, romantic to heartbreaking. I loved the epilogue and the last sentence made me laugh out loud. It’s fun to learn something about her hobby.
It is great book in the lovely Lawkeepers series.
October 27, 2023
Melanie and Jason meet under unfortunate circumstances. She's deathly ill from a parasite and he's just arrested her for presumed possession of drugs. Thankfully the misunderstanding is cleared up quickly and Officer Jason Wild makes it his mission to undo the damage from the mistaken arrest.
I fell for Officer Wild as soon as Sheba, his K9 partner, peeked around the corner at the hospital. Through the little things he showed his caring. I loved how both he and Melanie appreciated a quiet life and hobbies. Quilting playing such a large role in this story was unexpected but charming! Honestly I think Melanie and I would get along swimmingly...sewing, quilting, crocheting, reading, teaching children (homeschool mother here), loving good, hard working men.
Over all, this novella hit all the feel good buttons for me.
I fell for Officer Wild as soon as Sheba, his K9 partner, peeked around the corner at the hospital. Through the little things he showed his caring. I loved how both he and Melanie appreciated a quiet life and hobbies. Quilting playing such a large role in this story was unexpected but charming! Honestly I think Melanie and I would get along swimmingly...sewing, quilting, crocheting, reading, teaching children (homeschool mother here), loving good, hard working men.
Over all, this novella hit all the feel good buttons for me.
July 28, 2018
When Melanie is returning from a trip with some girlfriends, she is mistakenly arrested for smuggling drugs. She had been sick the whole trip, so when she was confronted she ran to the bathroom to be sick. When she exited the bathroom she passed out at the feet of handsome Jason Wild and his K9 dog Sheba. When she wakes up in the hospital, she finds Jason and Sheba in her room, and she can't get rid of him. Melanie realizes she likes Jason and Sheba a lot. Will Melanie and Jason be able to overcome their fear of the dangers of his job, especially after his good friend and buddy, Rick is killed in the line of duty? Will they realize their love for each other and act on it?
This is a very good book and I really enjoyed reading it. I was given an ARC and this is my honest opinion.
This is a very good book and I really enjoyed reading it. I was given an ARC and this is my honest opinion.
March 19, 2019
More of This Lovely Series
It's not an auspicious meeting! Melanie is suspected of snuggling drugs, and she is almost too sick to notice that she's going to the hospital rather than jail.
Jason is the arresting officer, and he's not happy either. For that matter neither is the dog,,who lies under the hospital bed eating Melanie's purse.
Life has its ups and downs, but for the most part, things after Jason recovers from Rick's death by gunshot, life is great. This is a gentle yet powerful book.
Recommended for all readers of clean law enforcement romances. And all clean romance novels, actually.
It's not an auspicious meeting! Melanie is suspected of snuggling drugs, and she is almost too sick to notice that she's going to the hospital rather than jail.
Jason is the arresting officer, and he's not happy either. For that matter neither is the dog,,who lies under the hospital bed eating Melanie's purse.
Life has its ups and downs, but for the most part, things after Jason recovers from Rick's death by gunshot, life is great. This is a gentle yet powerful book.
Recommended for all readers of clean law enforcement romances. And all clean romance novels, actually.
January 15, 2019
Wonderful story of love and loss
Jason and Melanie’s story had me hooked midway through the sample I found at the end of another book. I had to read the rest of their story. I couldn’t put it down! I read every word on the edge of my seat. It wasn’t really suspenseful it was just intense. The message of faith and finding ones way after being lost was beautifully written. The story was definitely not a fluffy and shallow one. It dig deep into issues of love and loss and not letting life keep you from loving and living.
Jason and Melanie’s story had me hooked midway through the sample I found at the end of another book. I had to read the rest of their story. I couldn’t put it down! I read every word on the edge of my seat. It wasn’t really suspenseful it was just intense. The message of faith and finding ones way after being lost was beautifully written. The story was definitely not a fluffy and shallow one. It dig deep into issues of love and loss and not letting life keep you from loving and living.
April 27, 2024
Melanie and Jason met at the airport as she was in line to clear customs. The bag was not hers. No, really.
There's something about her that draws him. After that mess is cleared up, he asks her out. They click and … then hard stuff happens. Will they stick together, or is this the end?
The story is very short, so there's little time to build up the characters, much less their relationship. That's just the way short stories work.
What we do see is great. The story has a light feel in parts and gets deeply emotional in others, but it all works well together
There's something about her that draws him. After that mess is cleared up, he asks her out. They click and … then hard stuff happens. Will they stick together, or is this the end?
The story is very short, so there's little time to build up the characters, much less their relationship. That's just the way short stories work.
What we do see is great. The story has a light feel in parts and gets deeply emotional in others, but it all works well together
April 29, 2025
Romance novellas are hard to rate! It feels like the development is always lacking because of there are not enough words to allow for it. I loved the main characters. Melanie, a high school math teacher and quilter, was a great character! The epilogue fast-forwarded to their grandchildren and felt perfect. It had me wondering why more authors don't do the same. There were a couple of timeline things that didn't add up for me but it was a cute read.
PG: kisses, one line of implied wedding night, character dies and talk of a previous death
PG: kisses, one line of implied wedding night, character dies and talk of a previous death
July 29, 2019
Love at first Catch
Loved this book! I couldn’t put it down and read it straight thru. I love the story of love while going thru security and how both Jason and Melanie find love in the most crazy circumstances. How they come to help each other even in the sad times to show strength and love.
Loved this book! I couldn’t put it down and read it straight thru. I love the story of love while going thru security and how both Jason and Melanie find love in the most crazy circumstances. How they come to help each other even in the sad times to show strength and love.
July 26, 2018
This series has been wonderful and Ginny Sterling delivers with "Lawfully Wild". These law men are the best of our police force, with their lovable dogs. You'll feel for Melanie and fall in love with Jason. This story will make you realize how dangerous a policeman's life can be.
August 2, 2018
A creative story
This book had a unique story line. Throw a K-9 in the mix and it was a great story. I can't wait to read the other books in the series both historical and contemporary.
This book had a unique story line. Throw a K-9 in the mix and it was a great story. I can't wait to read the other books in the series both historical and contemporary.
March 17, 2021
It is unbelievable what Melanie experiences when on a cruise & then when she returns. But she meets Jason & his K-9 dog & it's on to a relationship. A cute, short story to pass an afternoon of reading.
October 18, 2023
A very enjoyable read. I loved the story and creative opening chapters. Though it was a short story, it didn't feel rushed. Ginny Sterling is a very good writer and I will certainly read more of her work. I recommend LAWFULLY WILD.
March 12, 2024
Great book
Great story, this author always deals with hard subjects so well. She handled the death of a fellow worker in a tactful manner. And, as always the love story was fantastic.
Great story, this author always deals with hard subjects so well. She handled the death of a fellow worker in a tactful manner. And, as always the love story was fantastic.
February 3, 2026
Really Great Series
Absolutely loved it. This story is so good. These two are just what the other needs and I loved Sheba, the dog. The story grabbed my attention from the beginning and left me with a smile
Absolutely loved it. This story is so good. These two are just what the other needs and I loved Sheba, the dog. The story grabbed my attention from the beginning and left me with a smile
July 26, 2018
False arrest
This was a great story. The way the couple meet was very interesting and the story that follows is just as engaging.
This was a great story. The way the couple meet was very interesting and the story that follows is just as engaging.
July 29, 2018
Lawfully Wild
What a first meeting. Sweet clean romance. Engaging and loveable characters. Wish the book would have been longer I didn't want it to end.
What a first meeting. Sweet clean romance. Engaging and loveable characters. Wish the book would have been longer I didn't want it to end.
September 4, 2018
Awesome!
Jason and Melanie's story was sweet and I loved how the story ended. It didn't seemed like Sterling was rushing their relationship. She instead built up the story to create a great ending.
Jason and Melanie's story was sweet and I loved how the story ended. It didn't seemed like Sterling was rushing their relationship. She instead built up the story to create a great ending.
October 2, 2018
Lovely Romance
The story is very heart warming. It is rare that love for another is expressed so openly so soon. Nice way the romance unfolds.
The story is very heart warming. It is rare that love for another is expressed so openly so soon. Nice way the romance unfolds.
October 15, 2019
3.5 Stars
January 26, 2020
Jason and Melanie
Cute and fun story. I enjoyed the emotion the characters showed of romantic !ove and deep sorrow. I loved the quilts imagining seeing them through words! - Babs
Cute and fun story. I enjoyed the emotion the characters showed of romantic !ove and deep sorrow. I loved the quilts imagining seeing them through words! - Babs
April 9, 2020
Wild
This is a good story with many twists and turns that keeps you reading. The characters were likable and interesting.
This is a good story with many twists and turns that keeps you reading. The characters were likable and interesting.
August 3, 2020
I totally loved this story and think it would make a great Hallmark movie!!! The swoon worthy romance, the touching emotions, the cute-meet. Very movie like
September 22, 2023
Great read. This book is a romantic novel about Jason & Melanie getting together with each other.
September 24, 2023
Sweet
Enjoyed this fast read. Sometimes you just need a feel good and faith ridden story to lift your spirits with hope.
Enjoyed this fast read. Sometimes you just need a feel good and faith ridden story to lift your spirits with hope.
September 27, 2023
Didn’t love this one. Too short and I felt it was quite boring. No conflict. Too cheesy. I’d give it a miss.
October 5, 2023
I really enjoyed this book. My first time reading this author.
May 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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