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A very satisfying end to a great series. I've been looking forward to Evan's story since the last book and it didn't disappoint. I really loved Marlie and admired at how strong she is. Her connection with Noah felt so real. The story was full of action and it pulled me in immediately. There were also lot of surprises. I really loved how the story was resolved. I received an advance copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Ultimate Justice is the next book in the addictive series by Tee O'Fallon. The opening event in the book sets the tone for the entire book, intense and action-packed. It is a great blend of FBI procedural police work, compassion for victims and romance. In the beginning, FBI Special agent Evan McGarry and Marlie Foxe seem to be an unlikely couple. However, as they story processes it is obvious that they were meant to be together.

Loss and sorrows from the past come to light gradually in this intricate plot. The romance is gradual too as they bond over children who need special care and guidance after terrible experiences no child should ever face. Not a story to be forgotten. A special story that could happen but one with a happy ending. Romance suspense readers and dog lovers too will love this story especially since Blue and Crystal are so very heart winning.

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Wow! I absolutely loved this book. Amazing characters and wonderful plot. Very beautifully written and easy to read.

While FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9, Blue, uncovering leads on the location of missing children, he meets Marlie Fox. When one of the missing boys turns up at the hospital and allows only Marlie to get close, Evan makes a decision. That she’s going to help him, whether she wants this or not.

While they discovere horrifying truths and secrets, they get closer and no longer can deny the tension or chemistry between them. But they need to work together to find missing children and get justice for them all, including Evan’s sister.

Overall I loved this book very much. If you’re looking for a romantic suspense then you’re going to love it.

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This is a police K9 story that will definitely tug on your heartstrings. You will need the tissues. Our hero has personal reasons for working on the child rescue team.
Our heroine lost her child a few years before and has been unable to forgive herself.
We have some nasty villains to find and many children to rescue. Both our lead characters will have to face their worst fears. Naturally the K9 will play a huge part in the story.
I do love this series. All the books are exciting, action packed and full of great characters. Although the heroes are all friends, each book has a totally different story. So they can easily be read on their own.
Very exciting.

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Evan was a FBI Special Officer in the K-9 Special Ops with Blue as his dog. I can’t believe how hard it was for Evan to work in the missing children unit. He was good at what he did, but he had an ulterior motive as his twin sister Gracie was kidnapped over 20 years ago that had caused so much pain for Evan and his parents. Noah was an 11 year old that had escaped from the cult ranch that had been kidnapping kids in the Denver area. The poor boy was so afraid, but talked to Marlie who was a night custodian. It broke my heart why Marlie was working as a custodian and didn’t want anything to do with people. I was so glad that Noah talked to Marlie and became attached to her. He was so attached that when Evan came to interview him, he would only talk if Marlie was there. Marlie didn’t want anything to do with it, but she had feelings for Noah and wanted to help him. After someone broke into Marlie’s apartment leaving something for Noah, Marlie and Noah moved in the Evan so he could protect Noah. I loved Noah and how mature and smart he was for his age. He really pulled the heartstrings of Evan and Marlie. This book was so suspenseful and exciting that I got upset if someone bothered me while I was reading. There are so many twists and turns white the final one shocked me. This is a great book and I strongly encourage you to read it.

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This was a special but hard read.
The author tackled a horrific (but unfortunately real) subject with grace and dignity, but still read with caution.
This was a perfect addition to the series, and as always with this author, made even better with four legged partners.
This is one story that will run you through a gamut of emotions over and over, and it'll stick with you for a long time.

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While assisting in an escaped felon case K9 handler Evan and his dog Blue stumble upon the scene of a missing child and some clues that are the beginning of a bigger case. While trying to gather more information from that same child Noah, Evan reaches an impasse when the only responses that he gets are when the hospital custodian (who´s more than just a custodian) is around. Marlie is just trying to survive after the horrific nightmare that befell upon her family. The last thing she wants is to be around another child, even if it is to help stop a cult but there’s no way that she can resist little Noah. Having to put up with the stubborn and determined Evan and all the emotions that he brings into her almost dead-like life is almost as bad but Marlie is a tough as nails warrior. Both Evan and Marlie have had to deal with truly terrible incidences in their lives that may have caused them to stumble temporarily but have only made them stronger in the end. This book is another high octane emotional roller coaster of a ride by this author and I’m sad to say the end of her K9 Special Ops series. I will admit the high intensity had me wanting to devour this book in one sitting to find out the answers but the emotional aspect with the child endangerment issues was hard at times and had me taking a bit of a slower read with this one as it was a bit of a tear jerker ( okay I´ll be honest, I went through half a box of tissues reading this). I loved the fact that the difficulties for both leads is not something vaguely mentioned and then lightening fast resolved, but the author showed a realistic angle of how hard life can be at times, yet you can still persevere. I also loved that Noah was a bright light for both Marlie and Noah, although I think that Blue and his courtship of fellow canine Crystal was just as entertaining. 5 stars. I highly recommend the book and the series but suggest that you read the trigger warnings first because it may be ¨too much¨ for some. It´s a nice blend of action/adventure, in a realistic approach with a soft yet spicy romance angle as the chemistry between Marlie and Evan is noticeable right from the start. The suspenseful nature had me on the edge of my seat to see if I figured out the twist (I was close, but not 100% right) which amped up the intensity. While you don’t have to have read the previous books in the series to enjoy this one as it can easily be read as a stand alone (although I do recommend them all), those of you have read them will be happy to see many familiar faces. I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Heart wrenching and heart warming. Brings to light in fiction somethings that happen all over dealt with a soft touch that still drives home the point. Wrapped within the story line of Evan, FBI CARD member obsessed with loss of his sister years ago and Marlie a women whose child was taken from her. Evan has his K9 Blue. Marlie is existing. When circumstances bring them together you feel for them both. As the investigation goes on we see members from the previous two books and we start to understand the one step forward two steps back in law enforcement. Tee O'Fallon delivers another great read. Thank you or the advanced copy. I freely volunteer my honest thoughts and opinions. #UltimateJustive #K-9SpecialOps #TeeO'Fallon #EntageledPublishingLLC:EntangeledArmara #NetGalley

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This is one of those stories I was looking forward to reading but also dreading. Evan's sister went missing 24 years ago. As a result, he became an FBI agent not to only to search for her but also to help save other children. He's on an elite team and devotes all he has to the job, to the detriment of having a relationship of his own. That is, until his latest case leaves him no choice but to work with the hospital custodian, Marlie, who has developed a level of trust with the latest victim that Evan needs to interview.

This is a fast-paced story in which the subject matter of child trafficking is part of the plot. There is plenty of suspense and danger, humor sprinkled throughout, strong friendships, and both a human and canine romance. Both Evan and Marlie are complex characters and as the story progresses, they begin to unravel what has happened in their pasts and begin to see a path to new beginnings.

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Evan works for the FBI he and his partner Blue (German Shepard) search for missing children. He stumbles onto a huge child smuggling ring. And he finds a picture of his long lost twin sister.

Noah was found by Evan. Evan needs Noah to help him find information. Noah bonds with a janitor Margie. And now she is helping Noah. But she has her trauma and secrets too. This mission could help her or destroy her.

This is an intense action packed journey of healing and finding a second chance with love! I
Loved it!

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What a ride!! Ms. O'Fallon knows how to pump up the intensity and write a great romantic suspense/police procedural great story. Wow. I enjoyed this book from the first page to the last!

Having lost his sister, Evan has a new lead, but must work with Marlie, who has issues of her own. They soon sync with each other and blast off to try to figure out who done it! I'm usually pretty good figuring these things out but this one took me by surprise. I loved it.

This is the third book of this trilogy and I did not read the first two. I'll be rectifying that immediately.

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Ultimate justice is the third novel in the K-9 Special Ops series. Tee has created such a fun and intriguing story within this series. In true fashion to all of her novels there is suspense, tension, and plenty of action.

This novel focuses on FBI Special Agent McCarty and his K-9 Blue. They eventually come to a lead about missing children. Evans drive, determination and patience with his work leads the reader on a great journey and investigation. There is also an amazing slow burn romance within the pages of this novel. I highly recommend this one to romance suspense readers everywhere!

Thank you Entangled Publishing, and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an ARC.

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This book is a good mix between crime and romance. Although I did not read books 1 & 2 in this series, it was fine to read as a standalone. However, I think it would help to previous books to just have a closer connection to the side characters. From page 1, I loved being thrown into the world of the FBI through the main male character Evan. I did like his and Blue’s bond that made them the perfect partners for solving the case. I really liked Marlie’s character throughout the story and it was nice to see how she finds herself again after the trauma she faced in the past. For both characters, there were a few moments where it was difficult to understand their emotional outbursts or reservations towards a relationship. However, it was not anything major that really impacted the overarching plot. I really enjoyed the pacing of the ending as it kept me on edge and wanting to know what happens next without being too abrupt. I will definitely go back to read the previous books!

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Heartbreaking story, heartwarming romance

Evan finally gets the break of a lifetime in the long-cold case he's been carrying around seemingly forever. But he needs the help of a young boy he just rescued, who seems to only want to trust the hospital's custodian, a young woman who used to be a psychologist and who is still dealing with her own devastating loss.

This is a standalone romance with a triumphant HEA for everyone, but not until they've risked everything to get to the truth about a cult of kidnapped children. I was emotionally invested right from the start, and I couldn't put this book down until I was rewarded with the ultimate justice being finally served.

This author knows how to keep the action going while building a solid romance along the way. Evan and Marlie are perfect for each other when they're working the case, and even when they're not. I really enjoyed the way these two came together and ensured their own healing along the way.

Just when you think a bit of their HEA might not be possible, a surprise move brings all the closure you could want. This whole story was simply divine. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves contemporary romantic suspense stories. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

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An exciting page turner. I read it in one day. I skipped the intimate details, which helped speed me along a little bit. Fantastic conclusion. Or should I say epilogue. Both were great. Of course, now I am sorry the book has ended and I have to wait for the next one. I certainly hope there is more to come. Tee O'Fallon does have other series, so I will have to make sure I have read all of those stories. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

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Fabulous:
This was a wonderful ending to what has been an awesome series. I found the plot to be riveting and the pacing excellent. It captured and held my attention throughout, and there was the perfect mix of action and meaningful dialogue. I thought Evan and Marlie made a great couple and I enjoyed witnessing their personal growth. The dogs and 11 year old Noah were also perfect for the story and brought some joy and light heartedness to what could otherwise have been a rather heavy read given the subject matter.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

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This is story I have been waiting for from Tee O’Fallon. Evan, Blue, Marlie, and Noah rock as characters. Evan and Blue are FBI partners whose primary job is to find missing children. From the beginning of the story readers will be glued to the pages as they scour them for clues of who the bad guys are pulling the strings. Readers will also love Noah’s character as he brings a smile to their face. Readers will be totally enamored by the relationships between the characters whether it be platonic or romantic. There are also surprises to be had as this exciting plot unfolds. This will definitely go down as a reader favorite story and not to be missed.

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Tee O'Fallon is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. This is yet another fast paced romance that has me buckling up for the ride and not wanting to stop reading until the story is done.

This is part of a series (K-9 Special Ops) but it can definitely stand alone. There is plenty of information given to know who the other characters were and about their story. However, you will want to read them all once you read one.

I really liked that the characters in this one both have a past that they are grappling with and that this book tackles the serious issue of missing children. It was very well handled and it is written with a lot of emotion and tension so you feel what it would be like in that situation.

Evan and Marlie are so easy to like that you can't help but root for them after what they have both been through. I love that they couldn't heal alone but together they can live again and be happy.

I LOVE the German Shepherd named Blue. The love scenes between him and Crystal were so adorable and stole the show. I love his funny personality and how he shows so much concern for people as well.

The author does a great job of creating suspense. I was on the edge of my seat while they were searching for the people taking children and my heart was pounding along with the characters in many of the scenes. I cannot recommend this book and the K-9 Special Ops series enough!

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Wow, I loved reading this book. It is a sad book and can trigger some people because it is about missing children, kidnapping and drugs. Marlie is a strong lady. She had to be with everything that happened to her. Then there is Noah. They are perfect for each other. A great family! Even will die to keep them together. Good thing that wasn't necessary.

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This is book three in The K-9 Special Ops series and it is Evan and Marlie’s story and omg this book is definitely worth reading. Evan is a FBI Special Agent and along side him is his K-9 Blue and while trying to find a escaped felon and Evan is taken back to his past when they find a young boy hidden in a secret room along with pictures of other missing children including a picture of his sister Gracie who disappeared many years ago so now the case is being reopened which means hopefully he can find some information about what happened to his sister. Marlie works at the hospital and keeps to herself after what happened three years ago which completely devastated and destroyed her life but when one of the missing boys arrive at the hospital Marlie is so drawn to him and he will only ever let her get close to him and talk to her. When Evan needs help to find the missing children he tries to convince Marlie to work with him because of her connection to the boy but he also feels that there is more to Marlie and she is hiding something but hopefully in time she will trust while they work together and get to the bottom of what is happening and who is kidnapping the children and why. When more children start to go missing and the clues keep coming to a dead end everyone is getting frustrated because all they need is a break to be able to crack the case and hopefully bring the children home and get justice for them and everything that they have been through and hopefully then Evan can get some kind of closure for his sister Gracie by finding out what happened to her. The more time that Evan and Marlie spend together the stronger there attraction and chemistry grows but neither have time to think about a relationship or even want one but life is for living and sometimes that special person is put in front of you for a reason and to also help you heal. Danger is closer than they think and now it is a race against time and Evan and his team will have to find and eliminate the threat while bringing those people responsible to justice while making sure that Marlie is safe and protected while still hoping that Evan can find his sister Gracie who had been missing for so many years. This book will pull you in and have you turning the pages and unable to put it down because it will keep you on the edge of your seat as it is so addictive and the author describes everything in such a way that you feel like you are there feeling and going through everything with them all. I absolutely love this action packed and emotional story and I definitely recommend you read it and you will not be disappointed.

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