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Lisa D. Gibbs
5.0 out of 5 stars Three cheers for Salem!
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2019
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Pierce heads to Arrowhead, CO to find Salem. She is a war dog who got separated from her handler when he went into rehab. Piece stirs up trouble in the town which has to do with the dog in part but also because it's the right thing to do for a fellow Army vet who is down on his luck. Pierce knows what it's like to be where Pete, Salem's handler, is and how hard it is to fight back from serious injuries.

Heidi is a deputy whose father was the sheriff before an accident changed all of that. She never worked under her father but for his replacement. The sheriff believe that women only belong in the kitchen and should be making babies. Heidi is surrounded by this mentality and it makes her job that much harder.

Together they help Pete get his life and his dog back. Along the way they stir up several hornets nests but also do a lot of good.

I really like this series so far. Salem has been through enough while serving her country and yet she is brought home and treated very poorly but so called humans. Ms. Meyer's stories bring some insight into what may happen when war dogs come home and their handlers can't take care of them or they get lost along the way. Pierce is a typical alpha male but he doesn't go completely alpha and try to keep Heidi from doing her job. He treats her as an equal because he knows she can handle her job. Heidi is strong and brave and has Pierce's six.

Can't wait to read more about this special breed of men that volunteer to find these lost war dogs.
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Donna Ferriola
5.0 out of 5 stars Pierce- K9 files
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2019
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This is a very interesting series as it gives you insight as to what our wounded veterans have to go through as they rehabilitate their injuries and build new lives after serving our country as does the K9 corp. handlers and their dogs. They are passed around and left to fend for themselves without people understanding the training they went through and how to handle them. This is what happened to Pete and his dog Salem when Pete was rehabing, Pete's brother Ross gave him away to his friend Jed who was trying to make him a hunting dog. Pierce steps in to help Pete out when Badger asks for his help in locating Salem. With the help of Deputy Heidi they take on the bad guys and find Salem. It is an exciting action packed story as Pete gets his home and his dog back with their help. They also get the corrupt Sheriff thrown out of office along with his other deputies when they refuse to do their job and help Heidi and Pierce when they are being attacked by Ross and his friends. Ft. Collins police officials came to help them out. Pierce and Heidi also fall in love in the end and they fix Pete's house so he can live there with Salem. This was an amazing story and I cannot wait to read the next release in this series.
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Dawn A. Cruikshank
5.0 out of 5 stars Pierce
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019
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WOW! Another intriguing story about people and dogs. Pierce is sent to Colorado to find a missing female shepherd. Her handler, Pete went to a rehab center and was devastated that he couldn't being her with. Salem, the shepherd, Got passed around and was abused - such a sad situation. Pierce makes it to the small town to find out that the town was run by a bad sheriff and helped out a pretty deputy - Hedi. Together these two help Pete out to get him back home and to reunite with Salem. The troubles throughout this book are heartbreaking and edge of your seat kind of adventure. Pierce finally is able to get Pete and Salem reunited as well as get his house renovated. Hedi brought Pete's love back to him too. Pierce and Hedi finally get together to figure out their happily ever after. After his 3-month stint as Interim sheriff, he was voted in as the new sheriff of this small town. He found his place in life and found the second missing shepherd. I am happy that all were able to find their happily ever afters! FANTASTIC job Dale! I would recommend this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Whatever it takes, for as long as it takes.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019
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Enjoying this series, though book #2 is lighter on War Dog interaction than book #1. I wanted more Salem interaction, though it made sense to the plot why she was awol a lot. I know it takes time to re-earn the trust of these special dogs, and that slows the story down, but that is what makes us fall for them too. Pierce is a take charge veteran helping out a brother in arms who is being taken advantage by a slug of a brother. It is disgusting that the lazy oaf wasn't actually helping his brother, after he gave all for his country and fought again to regain his optimum health. Simultaneously, he also shakes up a corrupt local law enforcement not serving the public at all. Where others failed hand over fist, Pierce steps up and gets things done.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Better than first one
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019
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This book was much better than the first. The character of Pierce was much more believable. The story moved quickly and kept me engaged. However, I like stories to be realistic. The sheriff was so unrealistic, as were the other two deputies, not that you met the third one. The prosthetic leg appears to be just an add on to make him wounded. I asked a couple of friends if they could scimmy up a tree with their prosthetic and they said no way. I understand the book doesn't really give enough time for Pierce to get Salem to trust him, but the first day and she's already showing trust? And sorry, but there are commands to call a MWD off an attack. They might not listen the first time, but 'stop' isn't one of them. At least use the correct terminology please. I can't finish the series and that really disappoints me. I had such high hopes for this series and was so excited to find it. Maybe someone with no knowledge of MWDs, wounded warriors or the military can enjoy it, but I just can't.
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HappyLady
5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY ENTERTAINING
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019
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My review for the first book was mostly about the creativity of the author. Now that I have finished reading book two, I am even more impressed. Once again, a truly nice and smooth read with just the right about of suspense, intrigue and action to keep the reader entertained. The characters so far have similar situations. The men are Vets who have it are still struggling with their war experience and building a new life for themselves after having to adjust to their new disabilities. The added addition of their mission in life is to relocate ex military K9 dogs the military lost track of once dogs were sent back to the States . And, yes there is also a breathtaking new romance starting.
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Terry
4.0 out of 5 stars A read to get lost in
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2019
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I gave books 1&2 4 stars
I enjoyed both books,the stories were detailed and you can get lost in them, my only Only point
to raise would be that the romance felt like an after thought.I didn't feel there was enough build up to the characters relationship for them to suddenly be together at the end.
I think more detail of how the relationship develops and more physical details - I felt a bit like I was reading a M&B from years ago when there was little sex talked about let alone details!
I am about to start book 3, so I haven't let it stop me wanting to read the series!! As I said,excellent books just a little more romance/sex would be great??
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic read in the K9 series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2020
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Pierce has been tasked with finding Salem, her master, Pete, has been in rehab a while and Salem has disappeared. On arriving in town, Pierce finds all is not as it should be. The sheriff is useless and the deputy, Hedi, has no backup when things turn bad.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the first book and the second one.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2019
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Good story, good characters, kept me turning pages and downloading the next in the series. Another cracker! Love that some older folks from previous books take centre stage every now and then. Love when that happens.
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Reading For Escape
4.0 out of 5 stars Different in a good way
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2019
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Enjoyed this book. It was different in a good way. The only gripe I have is that I didn't feel any attraction between Pierce and H along the way. But I liked both characters and the storyline was great otherwise.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book you can't put down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2019
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Very good enjoyed this one, essentially the in and out of training special dogs. Full of action and intrigue to the end. I recommend to everyone to get into this series. I am definitely reading more of these. Thanks
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