I really enjoyed On the Chase the second in the Rocky Mountain K9 Unit Series. The author has a way of making the most irritating traits endearing. In the first book the hero is a total grump. In this book our hero always has something to say; a quip, a joke, a pithy remark. The only time he is serious is when he is working. But you can’t help but love his upbeat attitude and he truly is a hero. I loved that the author gave Hugh and Grace time to fall for each other. Okay being shot and beat up is usually enough to get a guy to keep it in his pants but I think if Grace had been up for it Hugh would have made it happen. I fell for these characters head over heels and think you will too.

This was my first Katie Ruggle book. I enjoyed it. The suspense was good, and you got some romance in the end.

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4.75 Hearts Holy Crap! Boy this story never stopped. Kaylee/Grace goes through so much that I am not sure how the author could even think of so much. What in the world will be in the next book because this has every adventure you can think of. And yet I just know the next one will be great too.

Kaylee/Grace is a great character. I mean if all this stuff was happening to me I think I would do exactly as she does. She is not overly courageous or she’s not a damsel in distress (even though she really is). She is strong but at the same time scared out of her mind. She is just so real.

Hugh is just a nut job. He is quick witted and down to earth. I can imagine if he was real he would have been the class clown in school. But when he needs to he can be strong and protective of both Kaylee/Grace and Lexi, his K9 partner.

I would have liked a bit more of Lexi. She is a good dog and officer but I would have enjoyed her having a bit of sense of humor as well to match Hugh’s.

This is the second in the series but can be read as a stand alone.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Katie Ruggle hits another home run with the second book in her Rocky Mountain K9 Unit series. On the Chase features Kaylee Ramey (Grace) and K9 cop, Hugh Murdoch. Kaylee is running for her life after witnessing the torture of three men in a basement. Her boyfriend’s uncle is now out to eliminate the witness to his crime. Kaylee disappears from her glamorous life in LA and reappears in the snowy mountain town of Monroe, Colorado. Stripped of everything she held dear, Grace is terrified of being found and killed. Hugh is intrigued by this lovely woman who appears out of nowhere. He is also highly suspicious of her “story.” A K9 detective on leave to recover from an injury, Hugh has plenty of time to investigate the lovely newcomer.

Shortly after Grace arrives, Hugh begins to have a very deadly run of bad luck. He gets shot, his truck is blow to smithereens, and Grace and his dog are almost killed in a collapsing deck event. Are these incidents related to Grace and her problems? Is someone after Hugh? Can the couple overcome the lies between them and find love? Read On the Chase to find the answers to these questions.

I am addicted to Katie Ruggle’s alpha male characters and their devotion to those for whom they care. For an afternoon of intrigue and a little romance, pick up a copy of this book!

I fell in serious like with Hugh Murdoch in Run to Ground, the first novel in the Rocky Mountain K9 Unit series. Hugh was the seriously needed comic relief from a rather brooding hero, Theo, so I was totally jazzed to read his story. His love interest Kaylee, see’s a crime that she may not survive witnessing. Using a familiar mysterious benefactor, she ends up the new roommate to Jules and her siblings in Hugh’s hometown. After Jules’ brush with danger the K9 unit that both Theo and Hugh belong are immediately suspicious of Kaylee, now renamed Grace. She and Hugh butt heads while he tries to figure out her story. Then as with all of Katie Ruggles books, hi-jinks ensue.

I was thrilled with Grace and Hugh’s chemistry, energy and witty repartee, something I thought Run to Ground had lacked. Hugh, the king of one liners was always good for a quick smile, but now we get to see the man behind the mask and I really liked what I saw. Hugh hides his emotions by cracking those jokes, yet that mask drops when his new lady looks to be in danger. Grace had what Jules lacked, a spine. Although to cut Jules a little slack, Grace is only looking out for herself and didn’t have to worry about any younger siblings. Grace has sass, and even though seriously scared about what she ran from, she never lacked a quick comeback and managed to keep her head on straight.

The two of them together were a fun read, and the energetic plot helped move those pages along. I was worried after Run to Ground’s lackluster start but I think Ms. Ruggle has found her romantic suspense legs again.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for my honest review and it was honest.

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On the Chase is the second book in Katie Ruggle's Rocky Mountain K9 Unit series. I haven't read the previous instalment, Run to Ground, but I didn't have any difficulty making sense of things here. The story does reference people and events from the first book, but overall, I'd say this one can be read as a standalone.

Kaylee is super excited to be dating Noah who seems like the guy of her dreams. He's smart, sexy, and successful, and he's ready to introduce her to the uncle who has been like a father to him all his life. Said uncle lives in a Los Angeles mansion so big that Kaylee gets lost while she's searching for a bathroom. Loath to admit what she considers a stupid mistake, Kaylee begins to randomly open door after door, hoping to find the bathroom on her own. Instead, she stumbles upon three men tied up in a basement. It's immediately obvious the men have been tortured, and Kaylee is understandably terrified. Even so, she manages to set the men free before fleeing for her life.

Noah's uncle Martin is a powerful man with wide-reaching influence. After a couple of attempts on her life, Kaylee realizes she can't stay in Los Angeles. Her best friend runs a shelter for battered women, and she gives Kaylee the name of a man who can help her disappear.

Several days later, Kaylee has moved to a small Colorado town under the name Grace Robinson. Everything about her life has changed, and Grace isn't sure she's a fan. She's sharing a rundown house with five strangers and she spends her days cleaning dog kennels, but still, Grace is determined to remain optimistic. After all, her new life promises safety and that's nothing to sneeze at.

Police detective Hugh Murdock is counting down the days until he can return to active duty. Several weeks before our story begins, Hugh was shot in the line of duty and sustained a nasty leg injury which has kept him from working. He and his K-9 partner, Lexi, are going stir crazy, so Hugh begins showing up at random investigations, hoping for even the smallest opportunity to get back to work.

It just so happens that Grace is living with the girlfriend of a fellow K-9 officer, and meets Hugh when he visits his co-worker… and let's just say the meeting doesn't go well. Grace is very nervous about being in the presence of police officers, since she knows the man who is after her has several cops on his payroll. Hugh detects her nervousness and vows there and then to discover all of Grace's secrets. As one might imagine, this serves only to increase her fear, and a sort of vicious circle ensues.

It doesn't take very long for both Grace and Hugh to admit they're attracted to one another. I was initially pretty puzzled by this, but decided to just go with it for a while, and fortunately, the author was soon able to make me believe in the chemistry between them, making an actual romance a little easier to swallow. They don't admit their feelings right away, and I was pleased with Ms. Ruggle's decision to allow them to get to know each other before any grand proclamations are made.

Depending on your perspective, Grace and Hugh are either the world's luckiest or unluckiest people. During the course of about a week, their lives are threatened six or seven times. Of course, they always manage to save themselves, and I found myself a little frustrated by the constant failure on the part of the villain. Since Hugh is a cop, I pretty much expected him to know how to take care of himself, but I struggled to buy into the fact that Grace, a woman who spent most of her time behind a desk before going on the run, was able to fight off her attackers each and every time they came for her. I'm not a fan of the ‘damsel in distress’ trope, but I also want the strengths of my heroines to be believable - and Grace's simply aren't.

I did end up really enjoying the relationship between the couple. Hugh is something of a joker, which serves as an excellent foil for Grace's serious nature. I loved watching Grace lay her fears to rest and realize Hugh was one of the good guys. Once she starts to trust him, I was completely sold on them as a couple.

If you're someone who doesn't take romantic suspense novels too seriously, you're likely to enjoy On the Chase. It's pretty implausible at times, but still ended up being a lot of fun to read. This certainly wasn't one of the best books I've read in a while, but it's also far from being one of the worst.

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On The Chase by Katie Ruggle is the 2nd book in her Rocky Mountain K9 Trilogy. I enjoyed the first book in this trilogy, and was pleasantly surprised that On The Chase was even better. Kaylee, our heroine, is on the run after attending a dinner with her boyfriend. When she steps away to find the ladies room, she hears calls for help and steps into a situation she was not meant to see. With her boyfriend’s Uncle trying to kill her, she runs to the Colorado mountains to hide with our previous book heroine.

Hugh Murdoch, whom we met in book 1, is a cop and friend of Theo (last book hero). Hugh was suspicious of Theo’s Julie, and now that he meets Grace, he is determined to find out what she is hiding. Hugh, who was on leave from work due to an injury, followed Grace everywhere; trying to learn what she is hiding, and to act on his attraction to her. Hugh also has someone trying to kill him, to stop him from a drug bust.
Grace and Hugh are in the middle of a few attacks, which Grace thinks is meant for her, but Hugh insists it is the drug lord. When Hugh gets hurt, Grace will quickly tell Hugh and Theo the truth about who is trying to find her. They both know how powerful this man is, and are determined to help Grace.

As Hugh protects Grace, their romance will become sizzling. I was actually surprised that I did like Hugh and Grace together, though he was annoying early on. I also liked how Julie would help Grace, knowing what it is like to be on the run. Lexi was Hugh’s K-9 dog, and I enjoyed Lexi’s scenes, as well as seeing Viggy again.
The story was very suspenseful from the start, with a lot of action all the way through. The last ¼ of the book had me holding my breath, as Grace’s life was on the line twice and no one knew where she was. Grace did turn out to be a fantastic heroine, who managed to fight her way to survival.

On the Chase is another suspenseful story in this trilogy, and I look forward to reading the final book. Katie Ruggle has written a great story, wonderful couple, and exciting action packed throughout. I suggest you start with the first book, Run to Ground.

Kaylee has a date with a guy she hopes is her prince charming, finally! She is nervous to be meeting his uncle on the first date, but he seems to want to make her feel comfortable. While there she gets lost on the way to the rest room and sees something she shouldn't. Her friend helps her to disappear when she finds out how dangerous Noah's family is. She finds herself hiding out in a small town in Colorado with Jules (from the previous book) and her siblings. While getting used to her new life she has a hard time not looking over her shoulder. Jules 'boyfriend is a search and rescue cop and his best friend Hugh is suspicious of "Grace". He is on leave due to an injury and as too much time on his hands. When his life is threatened, Grace is sure Noah's Uncle has found her, and eventually tells Hugh, Jules and Theo why she is hiding out. There is a lot of humor, action and near misses as they get to know each other. Grace/Kaylee fights the attraction a bit as she hopes to return to her life in California, but can't resist Hugh's charm. I liked this second installment better than the first and look forward to the next story.

I received an advanced copy of this book. This book was very witty, charming and had just the right touch of romantic suspense. Hugh had quite the sense of humor and at first I thought Grace wouldn't join in the banter but she did and it made the book that much more enjoyable. Through thick and thin, bullets flying and crime these two characters stuck together and the romance was building. I can't wait to see if the author shares Otto's story.

On the Chase by Katie Ruggle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I felt that I was missing some key elements in the story as I had not read book one. The story here has two different events driving the plot. Kaylee has to run for her life taking a new identity. Hugh and his K-9 partner, Lexi, are on leave after Hugh has been shot in the leg. The two events drive the story. Both Hugh and Gracie (Kaylee's new name) are in danger. Finding a solution to Gracies' problem and finding the man trying to kill Hugh kept the tension level very high. I liked the setting, Colorado Mountains, the plot, danger, danger, danger, and the characters. Hugh was really fun and Gracie (Kaylee) was his match. Lexi with her cold nose added some fun moments to the story line. A interesting series. I plan to go back and read book one to get the backstory I missed.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

Woah, Hugh and Gracie sure have a lot of people who want them dead! I loved this wild and crazy ride and didn't want to get off. Hugh and Grace are off the charts hot and the bad guys they face are seriously scary.

There's pretty much no way to talk about this without spoilers because there was always something happening, always someone trying to kill them and they got inventive! I mean, really interesting ways to try and kill people here inventive. And Theo , Jules, and the crew get involved too.

Hugh is simply awesome and I loved him. Grace grew on me quickly so that was a huge plus. And now I want the LT to get a book too because that man just made my heart bleed. I'm totally ready for Otto's book now.

I am enjoying this new series by Katie Ruggle. There is mystery, humor, and romance- all in one book. I also love the dogs

A solid four and a half
I really enjoyed this authors Search and Rescue series but struggled to really get into the first book Run to Ground in this new series . In theory it should be perfect for me with interesting characters, charming dogs , romance and suspense as well. Happily I much preferred this story and maybe that's because I'm getting to know these characters and the way they react to situations.
We met Hugh in the previous book when he got shot trying to protect the young brother of his partners girlfriend. As this story begins he's still on leave, cursing at being shut out of what's going on at the station . Hughs about to get a very interesting case of his own though as a new woman moves into town and it's patantly obvious that Grace is to be blunt lying through her teeth!
Grace is hiding from a man who really wouldn't want her talking to the police and just how and why is something that even Grace struggles to come to terms with. Her life wasn't meant to be like this in a small town, with no money and to cap it all sharing a run down house with strangers. Still it wouldn't be all bad if only irritating Hugh would stop sneaking up on her sheesh can't a girl even go to the bathroom in peace? Apparently not!
This definitely had much more suspense running through it as things start to happen that firmly put this couple in danger. The chemistry is funny as Hugh pushes Graces buttons but she always has a snarky comeback . I'm really enjoying just how diverse these mountain guys are and even though they do the same sort of work they actually feel very different and I've got my eye on a certain big quiet guy so hopefully Otto is up next. Plus if you enjoy a little cuteness then yes there's the obvious K-9 partners but cunningly we also continue to be entertained by the Jackson family who featured in the first book . Plus yet again here the younger members definitely steal whatever scene they are in.
A slow burn romance that at times had me almost peaking from behind my hands as Hugh and Grace truly do go through the mill to reach their happy ending. I'm so pleased the author has got into her stride and look forward to the next book.

I have never read this author before but One the Chase is a cute, fast pace romance with great chemistry.

3.5 Stars

Book 2 in the Rocky Mountain K9 Unit. It is just as good as the first book. It picks up shortly after book one where Jules is visited by an old “school friend” for an extended stay in Monroe, Colorado.
Grace Robinson is on the run she was looking for the toilet but found something worse that she is trying to escape. The only job in Monroe is shovelling shit at the kennels. Grace had adjustment problems to her new life.
I found her to be quite whiney. But she pulls herself out of her pity party and makes the best out of a shitty situation. She finds her backbone throughout the book and realises that things can turn out for the better.
Hugh is recovering from a shotgun wound. He and his dog Lexi are out of commission and he hates every moment of it. So he becomes annoying to everyone around him and starts looking into the riddle that is Grace Robinson.
Hugh is a great Hero. Funny, protective and a big cuddly teddy bear.
The chemistry and the banter is there and I loved every moment of it.
“I’m sorry, but have we met?” His grin grew a predatory edge. “How could you not remember? It was only yesterday that our eyes locked and our souls recognized each other from hundreds of lives before.” “Maybe your soul confused mine for someone else’s?”
Plot wise the story kicked arse. Hugh has some trouble with a hit being out on him and Grace is on the run. At least Grace told Hugh what and who she was running from. I didn’t see the author bringing it altogether and keeping tight knit. She writes the story well and it is action packed with intense moments as well as light hearted moments.
I checked this book and the other reviews written and it seems to be like Marmite you either love it or you hate it. In this case I am an in-between-er.

Kaylee thought she had found her prince charming until she lost her way to the bathroom in his Uncles house. Now she is on the run because of what she saw a room. Hugh has his own problems and in comes Kaylee to complicate his life but for the good. Can they figure out who wants them both dead. Can Hugh convince Kaylee to stay when life returns to normal. Thank you for the advanced copy. Hope to get the chance to read more from Ms. Ruggle

Book Info
Mass Market Paperback, 416 pages
Expected publication: September 5th 2017 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
ISBN 1492643076 (ISBN13: 9781492643074)
Edition Language English
Series Rocky Mountain K9 Unit #2
Other Editions (3)
Source:Netgalley EARC

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After witnessing a horrifying crime, Kaylee is forced to flee to a small Colorado mountain town and take on a new identity. There she becomes Grace, a dog kennel worker trying to avoid the dangerously attractive K-9 Officer Hugh Murdoch.

When an accident leaves Hugh and his K-9 partner, Lexi, on desk duty, both are anxious for Hugh to heal. Until then, the highlight of his day is teasing the beautiful but mysterious new kennel employee. Their simmering attraction fuels a passionate kiss—interrupted by a sniper’s bullet. With targets on both of their backs, Grace and Hugh will do whatever it takes to stay alive…not realizing the most dangerous threat of all is hiding right in front of their noses.

Rocky Mountain K9 Unit Series:
Run to Ground (Book 1)
On the Chase (Book 2)

My Thoughts


Although I missed out on book 1 in this new series, Run to Ground, am going to say that ever since read books of the authors previous action packed series, Search and Rescue am very happy to have been able to grab and read a review copy of On the Chase to catch up on this new series as very much enjoyed the Monroe Colorado setting we are once again taken back to.

As said before I greatly enjoyed my return to small town of Monroe Colorado, it has its own special appeal for a couple of reasons. One reason is its lack of sophistication, instead the appeal lies in the rugged beauty of nature rather than fancy restaurants or other elements associated with living in a city.

The icing on the cake though was Grace and Hugh, they were like oil and water which turned into a give and take banter which in turn became a very natural romance for the pair.

As much as I missed having Hugh and K-9 partner Lexi do their job as part of the story the pair of them still managed to have some moments here and there that were pretty interesting. Not the least of which happens unexpectedly when Hugh’s home is the setting.

Kaylee is an example of someone who is unlucky enough to be caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, she was lucky to escape with only bad memories of the experience to take with her into hiding.

Sadly this dynamic duo seem to attract trouble over and over, with the final outcome a happy one rather than what could have turned out to be their respective last hurrahs.

Hope to catch book three for review as am totally caught up in the cast of characters and would love to see who ends up in Monroe Colorado next and why.

[EArc from Netgalley in exchange for honest review]

On every book read as soon as it is done and written up for review it is posted on Goodreads and Netgalley, once released then posted on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles as well.

I have to give this author credit. She really knows how to pull you in to a story/series, drawing it out and yet still leaving you with wanting more. That's exactly how I feel about this new installment to the Rocky Mountain K-9 series. Not exactly my favorite of hers, but it still kept me interested and wanting more.

Kaylee thought she had met her Disney prince. That is until she witnessed a horrific scene while at a family dinner. Now? Now she's on the run, hiding from the uncle of said Disney prince. There's no better place to hide than in Monroe, right? I'd normally agree, but things in Monroe still aren't back to normal (read the first installment) and Kaylee (now Gracie) finds herself stuck in the middle of a vendetta/assassination. Great.

Hugh is the cute, charming, always cracking jokes K-9 cop that risked his life to save a friend (read first installment). Now that he's on medical leave for a while, he's going crazy, still showing up to calls that he's not supposed to. I mean, you can only watch so much daytime TV, right? But after meeting the new visitor to Monroe, it seems as though he has a new job. Finding out what her "real" story is. Problem? Yep. Apparently someone wants him dead. But is it a local or this new visitor's crazy ex-boyfriend? Either way, he sure is tired of seeing the inside of a hospital.

This story starts off so good and cute for me. I wasn't expecting Grace to come clean so quickly and found that once she did, I sort of lost interest. But to the authors credit, I was pulled back in by the drama that unfolds, still curious as to how it was all going to mesh together. Which it does. Although the chemistry between Hugh and Grace is there and super cute, we really don't get much "romance" out of them until after the half way mark. However, it IS hard to be romantic when someone is constantly trying to kill you. Just sayin'.

All in all, a nice second installment to the series. There is plenty of drama and we get to spend some time with previous characters. Of course there are some things that haven't been "solved", and I'm sure we'll get to that in the next one. Because Jules is about to get another visitor...

reviewed by Christina

I was looking forward to this book after reading the synopsis. Somehow, I ended up disappointed.
The beginning of the story was a little slow and I never got into the book. I also couldn’t empathize with the main female character, Kaylee/Grace. At times I found her to be a whiner or an adolescent. Hugh, the K-9 cop, currently recovering from an injury, might have been handsome, and strong, but I found his dialogue childish on occasion. More apt for a teenager than an adult.
The romance was just ok and the plot a bit weak.
I found myself skipping pages .
Sadly, not one that I would recommend. Only because writing a book is not an easy endeavor, I will give the book a 3 star, for effort. Otherwise, it would have been a 2 star.
I was gifted this book by Netgalley. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

This is the first novel by Katie Ruggle I have read and I enjoyed it, but I found a lot of the plot to be worthy of a big fat eye roll. Of course, if you can suspend belief, which I'm quite good at, it's a suspenseful read with a dash of romance thrown in.

Kaylee has found her disney princess and is enjoying a dinner party at her new beau's family estate, owned by Martin, his uncle. Kaylee finds Martin creepy but overlooks it, and heads to the restroom to freshen up. Of course, the estate is enormous and she promptly gets lots, and then stumbles into a gruesome scene. She escapes and goes on the run, finding herself eventually sharing a house with a bunch of kids and their guardian sister. Kaylee has changed her name to Grace and she is now in hiding.

Up until this moment, I liked the story and I was pretty invested. Finally, I had found a rom-suspense that would keep my interest... Enter Hugh, the K-9 officer, and his dog Lexi, who I loved. Hugh is embroiled in his own drama, recovering from a gunshot wound to the thigh.

Hugh and Kaylee are thrown together and develop a nice bond. I won't throw in too many spoilers but there were some scary good scenes at Hugh's house! I was reading this on a plane home from Montreal, and I was on the edge of my seat!!

So why did I give this story 3 stars? For me, 3 stars means a good story with a plot that kept my interest throughout. There were a few spots that lost me, but the thing that has stuck with me the most, and the reason I dropped from 4 to 3? Kaylee just becomes Grace and there isn't much talk about her resuming her old name. I didn't get it. Not that I love my name or anything, but it is my name. I don't think I could just start using another name, under duress, mind you, and continue to use it after the crisis is over.

Well, that's it. Good story. I would read others by Ruggle, and will probably check out the first in this series.