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New Release/Review: Rival Forces by D.D. AyresRival Forces by D.D. Ayres
Series: K-9 Rescue, #4
Published by St. Martin's Paperbacks on May 3rd 2016
Pages: 320
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DESIRE IS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
When it comes to training K-9 patrol dogs, Yardley Summers always trusts her instincts. But when it comes to dating men, she keeps her heart on a very short leash. Mostly, she’s too busy with her four-legged trainees at Harmonie Kennels to commit to a relationship. Only two men have managed to distract her: a handsome Doctors Without Borders physician who’s suddenly gone missing—and the red-hot dog trainer from her past who’s suddenly back in her life…
Now a K-9 rescue team leader, Kye McGarren has never forgotten the days he trained at Yardley’s camp—or the nights he spent in her arms. When he hears that Yardley is on a mission to find the missing doctor, Kye is determined to keep her out of danger. With his K-9 partner by his side, he joins Yardley on a death-defying mission—one that reignites their mutual passion. Will Kye be able to rescue his romantic rival…without losing the woman he loves?

Review

Yardley has had to fight her whole life to be better than a man which is why she runs her deceased fathers k-9 school and with her recent trainee Olaf by her side she is doing ok, even though her boyfriend has disappeared without a word. Her brother has contacted her old love Kye to check on her because he is worried about her. Well it doesn’t take long for her and Kye to resume their relationship even if it was 12 years ago, until her long lost boyfriend shows up with a bullet in his arm. Then someone suspicious shows up at the door, now Kye knows why her brother was worried. My heart felt so bad for Kye when her boyfriend showed up and I really like Yardley’s character strong and brave. – Reviewed by Linda Rea