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Holiday Protectors
Enjoy two action-packed page-turners featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
DANGER STRIKES AT CHRISTMASTIME
Texas K-9 Unit Christmas by Shirlee McCoy and Terri Reed
In Holiday Hero by Shirlee McCoy, Emma Fairchild is attacked and left for dead in her own diner. Her childhood friend turned K-9 cop Lucas Harwood offers a chance at justice—and love. And in Rescuing Christmas by Terri Reed, a killer has set his sights on K-9 dog trainer Lily Anderson. When fellow officer Jarrod Evans appoints himself her bodyguard, Lily knows more than her life is at risk—so is her heart.
Capitol K-9 Unit Christmas by Shirlee McCoy and Lenora Worth
In Protecting Virginia by Shirlee McCoy, a mysterious intruder wants foster care worker Virginia Johnson out of her house. It’s up to Capitol K-9 Unit officer John Forrester to keep her alive to see the New Year. And in Guarding Abigail by Lenora Worth, Capitol K-9 Unit officer Dylan Ralsey must keep Abigail Wheaton, a murdered diplomat’s daughter, safe from a killer who wants to ruin everyone’s holiday.
DANGER STRIKES AT CHRISTMASTIME
Texas K-9 Unit Christmas by Shirlee McCoy and Terri Reed
In Holiday Hero by Shirlee McCoy, Emma Fairchild is attacked and left for dead in her own diner. Her childhood friend turned K-9 cop Lucas Harwood offers a chance at justice—and love. And in Rescuing Christmas by Terri Reed, a killer has set his sights on K-9 dog trainer Lily Anderson. When fellow officer Jarrod Evans appoints himself her bodyguard, Lily knows more than her life is at risk—so is her heart.
Capitol K-9 Unit Christmas by Shirlee McCoy and Lenora Worth
In Protecting Virginia by Shirlee McCoy, a mysterious intruder wants foster care worker Virginia Johnson out of her house. It’s up to Capitol K-9 Unit officer John Forrester to keep her alive to see the New Year. And in Guarding Abigail by Lenora Worth, Capitol K-9 Unit officer Dylan Ralsey must keep Abigail Wheaton, a murdered diplomat’s daughter, safe from a killer who wants to ruin everyone’s holiday.
496 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published November 26, 2019
About the author
Lenora Worth
282 books387 followersLenora Worth has written 75 books for three different publishers. She reached a milestone when she received her 50th book pin from Harlequin. Her books have won both regional and national awards and she now has millions of books in print and is a NY Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author. Currently she is writing both Love Inspired and Love Inspired Suspense and Tule Publishing. Married to her childhood sweetheart, Lenora has two grown children and lives in Florida.
Pen name: Lenora Nazworth
Pen name: Lenora Nazworth
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December 21, 2020
This is 4 short stories that are in a bind up together. As a whole the collection gets 2 ☆. However I'm going to do an individual review for each story to give a more accurate take on the collection as a whole.
Holiday Hero:3☆
Very sweet and cute romance with a mystery that had a touch of suspense with no actual fear. The story however did not have alot of Christmas magic. The romance was cute but the relationship wnd was a bit rushed for my taste. The novella felt alittle rushed in all parts which is a common flaw in novellas alot of times.
Rescuing Christmas:1☆
The beginning was intense and interesting but that is unforchanently the only good part of this novella. This quickly became unpleasant to read for a multitude of reasons. For me the Christian religious overtones particular the only way to be a good person is to be a Christian. Then the use of attempted sexual assault as a tool to show how strong Lily is for overcoming trauma. That choice felt disrespectful to victims in particular cause it felt like the use of attempted sexual assault was because the author wanted her to still be a pure good girl and that couldn't happen if she had been sexually assaulted. Add in the theme that anyone who ever made a mistake or lived on the street or committed a crime can't change or become a good person which I found sickening and disgusting. The contrite ending with the insta love came from God bull was deeply unappealing.
Protecting Virginia:4☆
The mystery that was suspenseful with creepy elements that tied into Virgina back story making it feel flushed out. Both Virgina and John were amazing characters I found realistic. The romance was a bit cheesey had a Christmas magic vibe that made it sweet and wholesome. Just an amazing story that I really enjoied.
Guarding Abigail:2☆
This story felt very disjointed in the mystery element and the twist was odd. The relationship between Abigail and Dylan was awkward and had no chemistry or passion. Abigail came off as a cold bitch or a sad pathetic damsel, while Dylan is an aloof jerk. There was no magic or chemistry or Christmas magic.
Holiday Hero:3☆
Very sweet and cute romance with a mystery that had a touch of suspense with no actual fear. The story however did not have alot of Christmas magic. The romance was cute but the relationship wnd was a bit rushed for my taste. The novella felt alittle rushed in all parts which is a common flaw in novellas alot of times.
Rescuing Christmas:1☆
The beginning was intense and interesting but that is unforchanently the only good part of this novella. This quickly became unpleasant to read for a multitude of reasons. For me the Christian religious overtones particular the only way to be a good person is to be a Christian. Then the use of attempted sexual assault as a tool to show how strong Lily is for overcoming trauma. That choice felt disrespectful to victims in particular cause it felt like the use of attempted sexual assault was because the author wanted her to still be a pure good girl and that couldn't happen if she had been sexually assaulted. Add in the theme that anyone who ever made a mistake or lived on the street or committed a crime can't change or become a good person which I found sickening and disgusting. The contrite ending with the insta love came from God bull was deeply unappealing.
Protecting Virginia:4☆
The mystery that was suspenseful with creepy elements that tied into Virgina back story making it feel flushed out. Both Virgina and John were amazing characters I found realistic. The romance was a bit cheesey had a Christmas magic vibe that made it sweet and wholesome. Just an amazing story that I really enjoied.
Guarding Abigail:2☆
This story felt very disjointed in the mystery element and the twist was odd. The relationship between Abigail and Dylan was awkward and had no chemistry or passion. Abigail came off as a cold bitch or a sad pathetic damsel, while Dylan is an aloof jerk. There was no magic or chemistry or Christmas magic.
April 1, 2026
Four K-9 officers find love with the women they are protecting.
Enjoyed being with each one of these authors. Lucas and Emma story was exciting from start to finish. Lucas and Emma come into each other lives after a long time. He becomes Emma protector and hero. They fall in love during it all. Jarrod and Lily story was full of excitement too. Jarrod became Lily protector and hero. They fell in love well working the case. John and Virginia story was exciting too. John was there for Virginia as someone was trying to get her property. They fell in love as he was protecting her. Dylan and Abigail was a great finish to the book. Dylan came alongside Abigail to protect her. Someone was after her property. But with the help of Dylan and the rest of the officers helped her keep it. They fell in love through it all. Loved the dogs in each story too.
Enjoyed being with each one of these authors. Lucas and Emma story was exciting from start to finish. Lucas and Emma come into each other lives after a long time. He becomes Emma protector and hero. They fall in love during it all. Jarrod and Lily story was full of excitement too. Jarrod became Lily protector and hero. They fell in love well working the case. John and Virginia story was exciting too. John was there for Virginia as someone was trying to get her property. They fell in love as he was protecting her. Dylan and Abigail was a great finish to the book. Dylan came alongside Abigail to protect her. Someone was after her property. But with the help of Dylan and the rest of the officers helped her keep it. They fell in love through it all. Loved the dogs in each story too.
November 8, 2024
International Intrigue, danger, murder, suspense, and romance
I loved this combo of stories. Each one was different yet kept me intrigued and interested. Each one of these stories were hard to put down. I had a hard time stopping to do chores and other things. These authors of 3 of my favorites.
if you purchase this book you won't be disappointed. Thanks to you 3 authors for your time and your stories. Loved them.
I loved this combo of stories. Each one was different yet kept me intrigued and interested. Each one of these stories were hard to put down. I had a hard time stopping to do chores and other things. These authors of 3 of my favorites.
if you purchase this book you won't be disappointed. Thanks to you 3 authors for your time and your stories. Loved them.
April 23, 2020
Great book the stories are well written enjoyed them all. Would recommend this book I
Love stories with K-9 the training and the teams are realistic the setting done during the holidays are an extra bonus.
Love stories with K-9 the training and the teams are realistic the setting done during the holidays are an extra bonus.
December 23, 2019
Four short stories of romance, intrigue, and dogs.
February 24, 2023
This book contained four complete stories. They also had bases in faith. I thoroughly enjoyed everyone and found them interesting.
November 30, 2019
Great Stories
I have just read four wonderful stories about K-9 cops and their wonderful dogs. I loved each and every story....
I have just read four wonderful stories about K-9 cops and their wonderful dogs. I loved each and every story....
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