Scent of Danger: Sullivan K9 Search and Rescue Review

By Laura Scott

From the Back

Search and rescue and love…

Kidnapped in Wyoming!

DEA Agent Doug Bridges is angry to realize his stepsister has been kidnapped after her night shift at the hospital. He goes into full agent mode to investigate, but soon runs into dead ends. Winter in northern Wyoming is no joke and he needs help, fast. When he’s referred to the Sullivan K-9 Search and Rescue team, he convinces Maya Sullivan and her Siberian Husky Zion to help him find Emily.

The oldest of nine siblings, Maya knows Emily through her youngest sister Kendra and doesn’t hesitate to offer her K-9’s tracking skills. But two episodes of gunfire, followed by a personal attack against Maya leads to more questions. Was the attack against Maya connected to Emily’s kidnapping? As a blizzard threatens to blanket the city with a foot of snow, Maya and Doug are in a race against time. Will they find Emily and a second chance at love before it’s too late?

Themes

• Forced Proximity: In remote, snowy Wyoming, Maya and DEA Agent Doug Bridges are thrust together in a high-stakes mission to rescue Doug's kidnapped stepsister. The harsh environment mirrors their emotional turmoil, forcing them to rely on each other amid growing danger and isolation. Their shared predicament ignites a complex dynamic filled with tension, unspoken feelings, and a struggle to focus on their mission while dealing with their developing connection.

• Clean and Wholesome Suspense: This Christian romantic suspense story weaves faith, emotional connections, and thrilling action, maintaining a clean narrative free of explicit content. Characters' moral compasses guide them as they face external dangers and internal struggles, offering a blend of clean storytelling and gripping suspense that highlights emotional depth and challenges.

• Second Chance at Love: As Maya and Doug race to save his stepsister, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional awakening. Facing peril together acts as a catalyst for their relationship, allowing them to confront past barriers to love. This second chance at love involves healing, forgiveness, and the possibility of a brighter future forged through adversity.

Review

This is the first book I've read by Laura Scott, but it definitely won't be my last. I really enjoyed it! It's a mystery that keeps you hooked, trying to figure out who did it. I loved watching the relationship between Doug and Maya grow. They really have each other's backs, working together and realizing they're a stronger team. Doug is on a mission to find his sister, and with Maya's help, he starts to see there's a higher power involved, and that prayer can be a real source of strength. The way Maya looks after her Alaskan Malamute, Zion, is super heartwarming. I found the details about working with a K-9 partner really interesting and can't wait to see what's in store for Maya's eight siblings and their SAR dogs.