Ultimate Justice (K-9 Special Ops, #3) by Tee O'Fallon
Every book by Tee O'Fallon I read is better than the last one. I hated to put this one down. Evan and Marlie both have so much hurt in their lives over someone they lost. Can a dog and a boy help them heal? There is angst, heartbreak, terror, loss, deception of the worst kind, There are the wonderful friends and coworkers, evil people, some laughs and tears, mystery, and plenty of steam to get us to a very HEA,
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Unpredictable Steamy Tear-jerker Entertaining Great world building Romantic Happily Ever After Page-turner Informative Easy-to-read Wonderful characters Haunting Witty Action-packed Tragic Scary.

Wow Ultimate Justice was another great book in the K-9 Special Ops series! FBI agent Evan McGarry is a complex character. He's driven by demons from his past in his search for missing children. When his latest assignment leads him to a kidnapped child, that child leads him to hope in his search for his missing sister. Marlie Foxe is a hospital custodian. When a kidnapped boy ends up at her hospital, she can't help herself from befriending this traumatized child. Marlie has a tragic past as well, which has led her to living a very reclusive life for the last several years. When Evan realizes that this child is the key to discovering an organization that kidnaps and enslaves young runaways, he jumps at the chance that may lead to his missing sister. His problem, the young boy, Noah, will only trust Marlie and she doesn't want to get involved. Evan isn't going to take no for an answer, no matter who he has to bend to his will. These three characters really need to work and trust each other because they're all starving for a connection. I really enjoyed Ultimate Justice. It was told from dual POV and stands alone in the series. You will read about Evan's partners and I do recommend reading their books. It had a lot of action, angst, laughter, heat and ultimately love.

Why haven’t I joined the Tee-train yet? My go-to contemporary is suspense and I am just now reading this author. Wow, it has everything a suspense should have. Suspense (duh), intrigue, non-stop action, situations that will have you gripping your seat, and yes, romance. I cried a good bit during this story it was heartbreaking but at the same time it was uplifting. I could not put it down it was so good. I don’t have a lot of suspense authors I would auto-buy but Tee is now on that list.

This story deals with the heavy topic of child abduction so sensitive readers take heed. It is a fast paced book as FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry tries to track down missing children with a possible connection to a cult. Hospital custodian, Marlie Foxe, is the only adult Noah, who escaped the cult, will talk to. Both MC’s have very believeable tortured pasts. The suspense part was quite riveting. While Evan and Marlie had chemistry, I didn’t really feel the romance. They were too busy trying to track down the kidnappers and missing children to really spend time together for a romantic connection. Blue, the K9, had a very cute romance going on too. This book is the third in a series but it can be read as a stand alone.

This book was action packed to the point that I couldn’t put it down. Evan is a FBI agent working for a special department which involves missing kids. And these cases hit close to home, but has met his match in Marlie the hospital psychiatrist. From their first meet, to both of their worlds being turned upside down to them finding love within it all was so cute. I loved the K9 Blue who is the star of this book. I feel like I was missing something since this is book 3, but its not a full on standalone. But I loved the characters and their HEA was more than I expected.

In this latest and final book of the series, this author once again proves her talent by giving the readers another edge of your seat story with wonderful main characters.
For twenty four years, FBI Special K-9 Agent Evan McGarry, has carried the guilt of the disappearance of his twin sister Gracie. As an FBI agent, he has dedicated his career in locating missing children.
Marlie Foxe, once upon a time a child psychologist, is a shell of herself and nowadays is a hospital custodian after the kidnapping and later death of her little boy.
When Evan finds a young boy locked up in the property of the felon he’s after, the boy, Noah, is taken to the hospital where Marlie works. Noah and Marlie have an instant relationship and the only way Noah will help the FBI is if Marlie is with him.
Thus starts the long road to not only finding more missing children, but the people that have taken them and why.
The story is filled with twists and turns, edge of your seat action, complex, imperfect and very likable main characters, and of course romance.
It’s also thought provoking making the reader aware of the heartbreaking number of children that go missing every year.
This was another winner and a story worth your time.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Entangled Publishing. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Agent Evan McGarry is very focused on his job on finding/saving children with his partner Blue. When he stumbles across a lead on his missing sister who he’s been missing for decades he can’t let it go. Marlie Fox is working as a hospital custodian and trying to blend in after her world shattered 3 years ago. Marlie quickly bonds with a patient who is a witness and the key to solving Agent Evan’s case which puts her in his crosshairs. Evan and Marlie ignite more than just passion in each other. This suspenseful story has lots of secrets to uncover and traumas to heal. While Evan, Noah and Marlie spend time together working on this case they find that they all make a pretty good team. While you’re falling in love with this “family” you’ll be on the adventure to solve who actually is the mastermind behind this cult/child abduction ring. Get ready to not want to put the book down. Forced Proximity, Grump falls hard

Tee O’Fallon was a new author to me, but based on the book description, I was immediately intrigued. Growing up on too many episodes of Law and Order-type shows, I knew there would be aspects about this book that would be hard (topics like kidnapping, grief/loss), but there were so many moments in the book that were all about love and finding what truly makes a person live. This will be as spoiler free as possible… Watching Noah bring Marlie back to life was incredibly powerful throughout the book. Although I haven’t dealt with loss like Marlie, it was so well done in the book. It was hard seeing Evan be torn in two throughout the book - between the life he has and a life he never thought he could have - but seeing Noah and Marlie in his life made me hopeful for him. This was a quick read for me with plenty of spice and romance. I didn’t read the first two books in the series, as this is truly a standalone, but after meeting the MMC from books 1 and 2, I am definitely going back to read their stories! I am so glad I read this story (and met Blue)!

Perfect for romantic suspense lovers!

I really enjoy Tee O'Fallon's writing. The story is exciting and the romance is hot & sweet. O'Fallon also does a great job developing characters. Evan and Marlie felt like real people. Plus we get Blue the dog!

I found the romance to be romantic and sexy. I really enjoyed the relationship between Evan and Marlie. Evan was a dreamboat. He is the man you want by your side in a crisis. Marlie felt super relatable and I liked her character a lot. I love animals as characters so Blue was probably my favorite haha.

The story is exciting and keeps you on your toes. Non-stop action and a great mystery/suspense storyline.

Part of a series but can be read as a standalone. Highly recommend if you like this genre.

The author does not disappoint on this story. Evan has been looking for his missing twin sister since they were 16 years old. He has always blamed himself for her disappearance and has felt like is parents have blamed him as well. He has been searching for her while working for the FBI - search and rescue for kidnapped / exploited children. He comes upon a house owned by a suspected child abductor and finds a 11 year old boy in the cellar / basement area - along with pictures of other children that have been taken / kidnapped, the pictures include Evan's sister (when she was 16 years old).

Marlie has worked in a local hospital as a janitor for the past three years. Three years ago her son was taken - and was found dead by the FBI. She feels that she was to blame - because he was taken while they were at their local park. He was playing and she looked at her phone for a minute - and he was gone the next minute. Marlie is a trained as a child therapist - but after her son was taken, she felt she felt like she could no longer help anyone.

Jonah needs Marlie and Evan to help him find his friend from the camp he escaped from (where the kidnappers kept them). Marlie agrees to be Noah's temporary guardian with the help of Evan.

Evan and his crew find some shocking findings about the group of people that have been stealing children and forcing them to work on the farm / ranch to grow Marijana.

I don't want to give th ending away - but Evan and his sister due find each other.

Amazing, trained K-9s, backstories that will bring tears to your eyes, a headstrong heroine, and a handsome, determined protector: Tee O'Fallon delivered with Ultimate Justice! The final book in the K-9 Special Ops series brought all the drama and heat that long-time readers of O'Fallon know and love. Ultimate Justice is a beautiful and heart-wrenching conclusion to the trilogy so make sure to have a box of tissues nearby! We've been waiting for Evan's story since Book 1 and now it is finally his turn.
Both haunted by their pasts, Evan and Marlie are stuck in a fast-paced race against time and everything hinges upon their working together, or risk being swallowed by the pain they couldn't outrun.
A fitting ending to a wonderful trilogy, this will definitely be on my "re-read" list!

Not only does Tee O'Fallon write beautifully complex characters, but she also writes incredibly talented K-9s that are every bit as integral to the story as the human characters. So if you're looking for heart-pounding adventure, swoon-worthy romance, and a storyline that will gather all of the broken pieces up and glue them back together, Ultimate Justice will be a fantastic read for you.

Tee O’Fallon has again combined action, tension, investigations, and great characterization in the third book in the K-9 Special Ops romantic suspense novel. Ultimate Justice features FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry, his K-9 Blue, and hospital custodian Marlie Foxe.
While Evan and Blue are tracking an escaped felon, they uncover a lead on the location of dozens of missing children, including Evan’s sister who’s been missing for over 20 years. Marlie Foxe’s world imploded three years ago. She’s now working as a hospital custodian. When one of the missing boys becomes a patient at the hospital, he will only talk with Marlie. Evan needs her help to find more missing children and Marlie finally agrees to work with him.

The author does a great job with characterization. Evan is intense, thoughtful, protective, and patient with children. Marlie is lonely, sad, and experiences anxiety. However, she is also kind and understanding and relates well to children. I loved their chemistry and enjoyed the slow burn romance. It was also great to catch up with characters from the earlier two novels in the series.

The opening of the book is memorable, heartbreaking, and immediately drew me into the storyline. The novel builds suspense in a way that engages readers and pulls them into the lives of the characters. The author weaves suspense, danger, action, and intense moments throughout the plot. Additionally, the world-building was terrific. I was able to easily visualize the settings. The plot is full of chasing down leads and interviewing people as well as plenty of danger for those involved. This story was a mix of investigation, planning, romance, and action that kept me turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. I was kept fully invested in them finding the missing children and those responsible for their abduction. The relationship aspects of the story and some humor balance the shocking and disturbing aspects.

Overall, the storyline gripped me and kept me engaged throughout the novel. If you enjoy romantic suspense with plenty of action with strong male and female leads, then I recommend that you check out this series. I am looking forward to finding out this author writes next.

Entangled Publishing, LLC, Entangled: Amara and Tee O’Fallon provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. The publication date is currently set for October 22, 2024.

The K9 special OPS series have agents from all special departments in the force. Whereas Deck is from narcotics (Tough Justice) and Brett is from arson (Burning justice), Evan is from CARD: Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Ever since his twin sister Grace disappeared at eleven years old, Evan has been feeling guilty about her disappearance. Working for CARD helps him ease his mind a little.

Marlie has lost her son by abduction and murder. Her marriage ended and she has closed herself of from everyone. When an abducted boy is found and needs to help Evan with finding his abductors, he turns to Marlie for safety. Unable to turn Noah down, Marlie accepts temporarily guardianship over the boy. She doesn’t realize however, how this will turn her life upside down.

As usual Tee keeps you guessing and she tears your heart out, to put it back at the end of the story. Devastating, wonderful and with a lot of suspense. And of course an overdose of dogs. Loved it! Five out of five stars and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

Trigger Warnings: child abduction, death, and heavy topics

What to Expect:
••» FBI Agent x Former Psychologist
••» K9 Partner
••» Hurt/Comfort
••» Found Family
••» Romantic Suspense

This book had me hooked from the start! Fast-paced and enthralling, it tackled the tough topic of child abduction and death with a sensitivity that was spot on. And can we talk about K-9 Blue? I'm such a sucker for a good dog companion, and Blue totally stole the show for me. This was my first Tee O'Fallon book, and even though I haven’t read the earlier ones in the K-9 Special Ops series, I had no trouble diving right in.

Now that I’ve read this one, that first book, which has been on my TBR forever, is officially moving up the list! I love how O'Fallon centers each book around a different K-9 partner, blending romance and suspense without letting either one take a backseat. Cold cases are tricky, but the added cult aspect had me completely hooked.

Evan and Marlie’s chemistry? Amazing. Both of them carry guilt and grief, and the way they connect over shared pain is so genuine. Evan’s thoughtfulness and Marlie’s journey from being a shell of herself to opening up were beautiful to watch unfold. The banter between the team was on point, and the mix of heartbreak, hope, and steamy moments kept the story flowing. This one’s a win for anyone who loves police thrillers with a dash of romance.

Thank you to NetGalley, Tee O’Fallon, the author, and the Entangled Publishing team for the ARC opportunity.

Ultimate Justice was a very well-written suspenseful easy to follow story with well rounded likable character's there is a nice balance between the emotional experience and the action packed fast paced experience.
I received a advance readers copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for this book.

I loved this book. The main character, Evan McGarry, is hot and sexy. I loved every book in this series, but this one is my favorite.

The K-9, dog Blue is so special. The relationships and character development throughout the book was done to perfection.

The chemistry between Evan and Marlie is spot on.

I highly recommend this book.

This story tore me up. Even and Marlie each have a tragedy in their past that they have pushed aside to get through the day to day of life. A new event brings them together to save a boy’s life and perhaps save more children. Watching these two heal was like watching a rainbow come out from behind a cloud. This story left me with a happy heart,

Evan is an FBI special agent specialising in Missing Children cases. He meets Marlie while investigating a missing child case, where he rescued Noah, a 11-year-old boy. Due to Marlie’s connection with Noah, they end up working together on the case. Unfortunately, that brings forth painful memories of her past.

As the past is slowly revealed, I couldn’t help but cry for both of them. Even without much details, it was sufficient for me as a reader to understand the depth of their pain.

The appearance of Blue, a German Shepherd, and Evan’s K-9, helps to move forward his various investigations and also serve to lighten the mood especially in his scenes with Noah. The twist at the end was totally unexpected and I loved it!

Bravo Tee O’Fallon! I don’t know how this author keeps creating the fantastic stories, but Hooray for her that she does! This author is an immediate must read.

I think this one may be my favorite. It had everything - suspense, good romantic chemistry, and that “un-put-down able” magic that makes me stay up way too late, racing through the story to see what happens next. Five stars!

Ultimate Justice is the third book in the Special Ops Series and even though you can absolutely read it as a stand-a-lone, I highly recommend reading the first two (and every other book Tee O'Fallon has written!)

Evan is a FBI Special Agent who dedicates his life to finding missing children because his own twin sister went missing when they were children. His painful past and the misguided guilt he feels over it has him living a lonely life.
His capture of an escaped felon leads to the discovery of a missing child, Noah, which in turn reopens cold cases, including his sisters.

Noah ends up in the hospital justifiably terrified and not trusting anyone except the custodian, Marlie who he seems to bond and open up with.
Marlie, after experiencing a truly heartbreaking and life altering event three years ago, is trying to just survive day by day. She wants to fade into the background but that becomes impossible when Noah needs her and Evan won't take no for an answer.

Marlie and Evan's chemistry is off the charts. The story is intense, suspenseful, heartbreaking and heartwarming...a roller coaster ride of emotions and worth every second of putting off your daily responsibilities to indulge this book in one sitting.

Tee O'Fallon does an exceptional job explaining all that goes on with investigations that makes it easy to understand and follow along.

I can't end this review without highlighting Evan's amazing K-9 partner, Blue, who is the icing on the cake in this book and he too has a happily ever after that is just so precious.

Thank you to Tee O' Fallen, Entangled Publishing, LLC and Netgalley for the ARC!