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This breath stealing book held me in a tight grip and kept me right on the edge of my seat. Just be sure to plan ahead because you are not going to put this book down for anything. The superb blend of suspense and romance will have you stunned and consumed.

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What Evan and his family went through impacted him to not only join the FBI but to protect those who are most vulnerable with the assistance of his K9 partner Blue. When his latest investigation leads him to Noah it opens a door to his past and he wonders if Noah may have information, he doesn’t realize he has. The only problem is that the only person he will talk to is Marlie, who is a janitor at the hospital.

Marlie has a tragic past and she is not living a very different life than the one she had been living. She doesn’t allow many people close, but she feels a connection to Noah. She and Noah now find themselves joining forces with Evan trying to save other children like Noah however as the feelings between them escalate so does the danger around them.

The characters and their story will draw you in and have you feeling for what they have all endured. The suspense keeps you on edge, the surprises keep coming and if anyone deserves a happy ever after all they have been through it is this couple.

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A fantastic example of romantic suspense

Tee O'Fallon writes characters that feel like people you might know in real life, even when they have jobs and face situations way out of the ordinary. By the end of this novel, I really wished that I could be friends with Marlie and cheer on the new family she and Evan were starting with Noah. Evan is a dreamy MC, with such a heavy past that even the reader feels relief as he begins to heal. And of course, his K-9 Blue is a fantastic part of the cast.

Part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone

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I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Missing children, kidnapped and taken from their homes and parks. An FBI agent for the Child Abduction team has a personal interest in these kidnapped children. One recovered child in particular he needs information from but Evan will need Marlies assistance to get Noah to provide details.

As Marlie and Evan work to solve this mystery their feelings for each other are evolving. Great read and more than one happy ending in this one.

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This is a Romantic Suspense, and this is the third book in the K-9 Special Ops series. I have read the first two books in this series before picking up this book. I do think you can read this book as a standalone without any problems. I loved the characters in this book, and the story line pulled me in for the first page. I really loved the case that was being worked in this book. I did not want to put this book down. I really loved the ending of this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

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Bittersweet Missing Children Romance!!

FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry has dedicated his life and career toward finding missing children. His twin sister was taken when they were young. Marlie Foxe is working as a custodian when young Noah is brought into the hospital. She is the only one Noah will speak to. Marlie lost her son, and ultimately her marriage.

Faithful companion, butterfly whisperer, and tracker Blue is an asset for Evan and an ice-breaker for Noah. When danger intrudes, Evan has them move in with him for protection.

A wonderful story of overcoming your past, solving mysteries, saving the innocent, and following your heart. An amazing read.

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Great book!

While heartbreaking and dangerous at times, Marlie and Evan’s story is so good. Both of them have suffered significant losses, and are hesitant to open themselves up again. Marlie is avoiding her profession, and Evan is working a profession he chose out of guilt. When they unite to save a young boy, Noah, and to pursue his kidnappers, they also find themselves united in other ways.

I enjoyed seeing more of the Denver FBI canine squad that we’ve met in prior books. There’s suspense, open door action and a sweet child, ingredients for an engaging read.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

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Can a hospital Custodian and a FBI Special Agent save a young boy from a horrific future?

Evan and his K-9 partner Blue are part of a raid for a felon but they find more than they expected. Noah is a 10yr old runaway who ended up being trafficked as child labour. He wants to free his friend who he had to leave behind but he's willing to speak to only one person, Marlie - the hospital custodian.

Marlie was a Psychologist until her world turned upside down at the loss of her son. She didn't feel fit to look after anyone so she's hiding in plain sight. But Noah feels safe with her and she'll protect him from everyone - including the FBI and the world's least child friendly psychologist.

The loss of Evan's sister is his reason for joining the FBI. He's lost friends and relationships to his intense need to find the lost. He is a superb victim advocate however, he seems to be able to get children to trust him to keep them safe. Marlie is anxious, depressed and lonely but she is also a protector in her own way and kind.

The book is alternating heartbreak, tender, close friendship banter and intense attraction. Blue and the other K9 agents steal the show in several scenes and I love the way the author allowed Blue to have his own meet-cute, lol.

There were layers to the investigation and surrounding storylines and a tremendous care was taken when dealing with both Noah's trauma and Marlie's grief.

I cannot wait for the next book!

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I loved this book, the characters are great, very real. The dogs are great also although i would have like to see them used more. I found this to be a fast read also, it moves very quickly. #UltimateJustice #NetGalley

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I absolutely love that I found Tee O'Fallon's books. I fell into this book from the start. My heart went out Evan, Marlie, and Noah. I held my breath at times, I laughed, and teared up. I had all the emotions. I love seeing characters book to book. I didn't want to put the book down. This was an excellent read!

Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the ARC of this book. This is my voluntary and honest review.

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This read will pull at your heartstrings and leave you wanting more of Evan, Marlie, Noah and Blue. Evan has been searching for his twin sister for more than 25 years and he finally gets a break in her disappearance when he finds a young boy, Noah, in a basement. He then meets Marlie, the night janitor at the hospital who has bonded with the boy. Evan has his own tragic past but Marlie has her own as well and refuses, at first, to help find the criminals who kidnapped Noah. Little by little Noah and Evan chip away at Marlie’s walls and vice versa, Marlie and Noah chip away at Evan’s. With Evan protecting the two, they all grow closer, a makeshift family…Marlie is all in but the past keeps Evan from having a future and he may lose his “family” before they even begin…for good.
Whoweeeee I couldn’t put this book down, suspense, surprises, twists and turns, steam, great characters and a story that flowed beautifully without skipping a beat. I loved the little to no drama between them and Noah, a brave young boy and of course Blue.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*

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Another stunning, steamy romance from this author!
Every book that I have read by O’Fallon has started strong and kept me glued to its pages throughout. In this one we are on the chase with FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9 officer Blue preparing to apprehend a fugitive. But what they stumble into is much larger: a child abduction. Evan is astounded when he finds a young boy who appears to be drugged and on a board are pictures of other children. One of them is Evan’s twin sister who went missing 24 years ago! What is happening?! In the hospital the boy named Noah will only talk to the night custodian, Marlie. Evan senses that she is more than what appears on the surface. After talking to Noah, Evan knows he has discovered something much more sinister than expected.
Oh. My. Word. If you like thrilling, edge-of-your-seat stories with a romance (or two), you will want to read this book. There are some very memorable characters and some are human. My favorites of the non-human type are Blue and his lady-love, Crystal. Love the covers of O’Fallon books. She never fails to find the perfect representation of the MMC. Of the human-type my favorite other character is Noah. Such a wise and sweet child. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through Entangled and NetGalley.

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I always love the K9 books that Tee O'Fallon writes. The agent as well as their K9s are such a good team, their dogs are amazing, and there are layers to the man. Evan and Blue are no different, I think Blue can understand what is being said because his snorts are perfectly placed. This is a fast paced, well written story, with characters that have baggage but together they heal each other. I loved the relationship that Noah and Marlie form and how it seems Blue is always there pushing them to make the right decision.

This story keeps you guessing and keeps you in its clutches wanting more. I will admit that I had no idea of who was involved. I feel like I should have because it was staring me right in the face. I was annoyed and upset when I did find out who the culprits were. The author has a way of drawing you into the case, giving you clues, and makes you feel like you're solving it right along with the characters. I loved how heartbreak from the past is the driving force of one of the characters and turns out with so many happy tears. I cannot wait to see was in store for us next from this author she has quickly become one of my go-tos.

Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review from NetGalley.

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Can Evan finally get the justice he is been seeking and find what happened to her twin sister more than twenty years ago? To break the case of child abduction he needs the help of a young boy, Noah. But he is been through a lot and only trust Marlie, a custodian at the hospital. Fast paced, romantic suspense with great K-9 characters.

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This is an emotional, fast-paced, romantic thriller that had me hooked from the start. FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9 partner, Blue, uncover a lead on missing children, including Evan’s long-lost sister. Marlie Foxe, a hospital custodian with a heartbreaking past, becomes vital to Evan's investigation when a missing boy forms a special connection with her. As they work together, their chemistry sizzles, and they uncover a dangerous cult targeting runaways. The story beautifully explores guilt, grief, and healing while keeping you on the edge of your seat with suspense. O'Fallon delivers well-developed characters, a gripping plot, and a few surprises. A must-read for fans of romantic suspense.

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Two wounded souls who have never totally dealt with their past trauma. Will they be able to recover and move on with what the future holds for them? Counselor Marlie Foxe is working as a custodian at the hospital, unable to return to her chosen career after her devastating loss. After finding a missing child, FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9, Blue, return to the hospital to question the young boy, Noah, who they had found during the raid. When the boy will only talk if Marlie is there, she finds herself becoming involved in the investigation for missing children. His search for missing children is vitally important to Evan as he has never quit searching for his sister, his twin, who ran away years ago. As they work together, there is an attraction between them that neither one expected. When they realize that a cult is focused on targeting and convincing young children that they will care for them in order to have them work in their fields. They find themselves in danger when Noah decides to go on his own to find his friend. Will Evan, and his team, be able to find Noah and Marlie and return the other children to their homes? Another outstanding addition to this must-read series! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

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What an emotional thrill ride for Evan and Marlie. Another incredible story by Tee O'Fallon who is one of the best romantic suspense writers out there. This is the 3rd book in the K-9 Special Ops series but can be read as a standalone. When I met Evan in the first book, I felt very drawn to him. It was evident that he carried a lot of grief and weight from past events in his life. Serving as a member of Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team, he faces the ugliest and harshest parts of life and deeply engrains himself in every case. Enter Noah, a sweet boy who was rescued and needs a champion in his life and to keep him safe. Marlie has had her fair share of loss in her life and is just trying to survive, but she can't resist helping Noah and giving him a chance at new life and family, while protecting her heart from Evan and any future loss.

As always, the main star is Blue, a wonderful K-9 who steals the scenes. I loved this story and highly recommend it.

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This is exactly what I want in a romantic suspense novel!! Marlie is working as a custodian while she works through a major trauma that happened years earlier. Evan is a K-9 FBI officer who is still searching for his twin sister who went missing when they were 12. When Evan cases crosses Marlie path they both need to face their pasts while trying to find missing children. This story was full of twists and turns, while pulling at all my heart strings!! This is perfect for an FBI show fans and will not disappoint!!

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Absolutely loved Evan and Marlie's story, she found happiness again and he found his sister. Loved the suspense and edge of your seat action. The romantic chemistry was off the charts, Can't wait for what Tee has coming next. I love how she researches her books and doesn't just jump right in. Ready for the next adventure she has planned.

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Ultimate Justice is an action packed, thrilling, read full of suspense and steam!
Tee O'Fallon keeps you on the edge of your seat with these exciting, relatable characters and leaves you wanting more!!!
The K-9 Special Ops series is a fantastic series!

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