Lucas (The K9 Files Book 5) Kindle Edition

I just love these K-9 stories! They tend to pull the heart strings a little more than the other stories and they can get quite emotional at times too!I love how fiercely Lucas searches for TopHat and his determination to stop the entire dog fighting practice all around the area including the small community where they find the War Dog. Dog fighting is an ugly pastime that I can’t even begin to understand the sense of. How can anyone find any kind of thrill or enjoyment hurting a dog let alone watch one dog tear apart another, all for money.I found myself getting agitated while reading about the many dogs being held. I was silently urging Lucas to hurry and find these poor, helpless souls. I also felt empathy for Tanya’s grudge against her mother for her lost childhood. The one thing she gained was the knowledge brought by being forced to learn how to care for a home and young children.This story is jam-packed with emotion and satisfaction of doing the right thing for the numerous, helpless animals. I enjoyed the bully being taken down and the successful outcome of this adventure!I loved it!

Lucas is dispatched to Canada to track down Top Hat a military dog who got sent to Canada by mistake. Lucas' sister and her family leave in Canada as does his ex-fiancee. He has never forgotten her and since being injured in combat he has been home twice but avoided her. They broke up because he wanted something that she didn't.Tanya's life has gone sideways since she and Lucas split up. She lived with two of her close friends and one was murdered and the other is in a coma in the hospital. She lost her job and she is barely making ends meet. She spends her down time at her friend's bedside and at her other friend's gravesite.She and Lucas are thrust into the world of dogfighting and it's ugliness. They must work together to save Top Hat and figure out the issues that separated them because the connection is still as strong as ever.I really liked this story. The subject matter is rough as dog fighting is an ugly sport. Lucas is strong and he is a fighter. He has bounced back from injuries that sidelined him for many months. He know works for Badger's company but he isn't necessarily married to his job. He wants more. He is very protective of his family and of Tanya.Tanya has had very little childhood and she is skittish when it comes to having a family. She gets bad news about her mom and the fact that her twin half siblings may be in need of a permanent home soon. She is an animal lover and a hard worker who got a bum wrap. Tanya is stronger than she realizes but she does have baggage that needs to be worked on. She is willing to try to get past her childhood issues in order to move on with her life. I admire that about this character.Ms. Mayer's characters are flawed and have baggage that are quite realistic. The dog is this story has been through so much and has a strong will to live. I like that too. She combines a second chance love story with mystery, suspense and dogs. I loved it and can't wait for the next story.

Tense but gripping story full of danger and risk, Lucas is determined to rescue Top Hat and bring down those who treat dogs in this despicable way. That Tanya steps up beside him is icing on the cake. I understood her reasoning behind not wanting a family but also realised it had got screwed up with the feelings for her mother. There is action and threats from all direction in a suspense filled plot, obviously the people saying this dog was aggressive were not treating him right or he was just very scared by what was happening to him. Loving this fabulous series

Lucas and Tanya were engaged to be married. But she broke off their engagement a year ago. He's now returned to Canada where his sister, her family and Tanya live. He's in pursuit of a missing US War Dog. He's volunteering under the auspices of the Titanium Group, who he works for part-time. Lucas is still recovering from injuries sustained during his military service, but that won't slow him down. He fears the dog, Top Hat, has been swept up in a wide spread dog fighting scheme. Tanya has realized the mistake she made breaking up with Lucas. She plans on winning him back. She soon realizes she must help him find Top Hat. When a series of life changing coincidences start to not be coincidences Lucas and Tanya join together to not only find their dog, but to put an end to the dog fights. That's when things get real and serious fast. Both our heroes need to protect each other and work together. Will it be enough? Can they overcome their past hesitancy? Well written and action packed this is a very good read.

This amazing book pulled me in from the very beginning and had me hanging onto every word. I admired Lucas Scott who goes to Canada to find Top Hat, a missing war dog, and loved his dynamic with the other characters especially Tanya Nolan, his ex-fiancé. As they get caught up in the dark underworld of dogfighting, the suspense had me on the edge of my seat. Ms. Mayer has given us another winner with this smartly written second chance romance and I can hardly wait for book six in her must-read K9 Files. I received an advance reader copy of this book from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.

WOW! Another exciting story. It was a sad yet intriguing story about a War Dog gone missing. This story is about Top Hat who somehow ends in the dogfighting business. Lucas is sent to his sister's hometown as that seems to be where Top Hat was last seen. Meanwhile, Lucas has to face his ex-fiance, Tanya. Tanya's life had taken a turn for the worse when Lucas left, she lost her best friends, one to murder and one to a coma. Lucas' return seemed to bring to the surface that Tanya was in danger as well as her feelings for Lucas. Lucas finds Top Hat and helps break up a high dogfighting ring and saving both Top Hat and Tanya. Tanya definitely doesn't want to lose Lucas again so she comes to terms with her idea of not having a family. The three become a family and these two start to work on their happily ever after! FANTASTIC job Dale! I would recommend this book.

What she really means is 'what if I was wrong?' And that is Tanya's biggest fear...what if Lucas was 'the one' and she threw it all away.Lucas is determined to find Top Hat, after his service he deserves to enjoy his retirement, not be put in danger, injured and forced to fight for his life...literally. As soon as Lucas realises that there is a good chance he is in the clutches of a dog fighting ring all bets are off and he vows they will all pay for their depravity and the suffering of innocent animals. But when the stakes are raised and the danger increased he realises that not everything is as it seems and dark forces have long reaching arms, can he and Top Hat find the mastermind or will past crimes go unpunished and leave those he loves looking over their shoulder for the rest of their lives?What I like most about this series is the bond formed with the K9's and the soul deep belief of those searching that they are veterans too and deserve to enjoy their retirement from service. There were tears more than once reading this book, but I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting, each new K9 we meet becomes my favourite stealing my heart almost as quick as the hero's who rescue them. This is book 5 of 7 confirmed so far...but I am hoping for many more, each book is a complete stand alone and can therefore be read in any order...but I do suggest you read them all...so go on read them now!

Lucas, as the other men in the K9 series, is recovering from wounds received in the war. He's asked to rescue a dog, Top Hat, who has inadvertently been sent to Canada, where his sister and ex-girlfriend live.This is a great romantic suspense. Well worth a read.

Very good enjoyed the book, Loved the characters and amazing dogs I have read all the series so far and look forward to Parker next. I recommend to everyone to get into this series its real good. Thanks

Always a pleasure to read any of Dale Mayer's books, good storyline, lovely romance, humour and action looking forward to reading the next one in the K9 series

This book makes me think of what stupid assets are in this world the way they another human being and animals really gets me