Evan is an FBI agent who is on a K9 team that finds missing children. He is also trying to find out what happened to his twin sister who went missing many years ago. When he rescues a young boy being held hostage by a group that uses child labor he sees a picture of his sister on a wall of the basement along with pictures of other missing children. While at the hospital to interview the boy he rescued he meets Marlie Foxe who is working as a custodian in the hospital, and she has formed a friendship with the boy. Her son had been kidnapped and murdered and she is now just trying to hide from people while she heals, Evan and his German Shepherd Blue and Marlie go on the hunt for the other missing children.

This was an excellent book by an author I enjoy. A bit of romance and a lot of action.

A good (but heavy!) romantic suspense, so took a bit to get through. Definitely a focus more on the FBI plot with romance sprinkled in

Tee O’Fallon does it again, she sucked me in and kept me in suspense throughout the entire story!

Marlie is a night shift janitor who has experienced intense trauma, making her withdraw from everyone and everything around her, including leaving her prior job as a psychologist behind. Evan is an FBI Special Agent on the CARD team with his K-9/best buddy Blue, making his life mission about finding abducted children, including trying to find his twin sister who disappeared 25 yrs ago. Noah is an 11 year old boy who Evan and Blue find being held captive in a basement where Evan finds a Polaroid of his twin as well.

By working together not only do they uncover a child abduction/forced labor cult-like ring, but they all help each other overcome their guilt and trauma. Evan and Marlie make the perfect pair, with Noah adding in humor along the way and a familial type atmosphere. Not only does a love story play out between Evan and Marlie, but Blue even finds hos perfect match in Chrystal.

Tee O’Fallon really created a storyline that encompassed it all: tragedy, healing, love, and humor. Be prepared to not put this book down and to stay up long past your bedtime!

I can't explain what happened to me reading this book, I just know that I stayed up til 1am finishing it and have no regrets.

Disclaimer: This is book 3 in a series (kind of standalone though) and I did NOT read the first two before reading this. And I still had a fantastic time. The benefit of reading them in order is that you will meet two other central characters and their love stories rather than meeting them all after they have gotten together.

- FBI agent MMC x Former Psychologist FMC
- FBI man Evan has a K9 partner and works on the Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team... aka hot
- Psychologist/hospital custodian Marlie has some deep abduction trauma but ends up being the one person the recently rescued Noah will talk to and is drawn into a massive abduction investigation
- I really love the dynamic between Evan and Marlie - they quickly learn a deep respect for the other, while acknowledging their priorities within the situation. PLUS they are like immediately attracted to each other and spend the whole book being like... are they hot or am I just really messed up?
- The ACTION in this book is insane, like the actual FBI scenes, the guns drawn, helicopter flying, door breaking action was so exciting and the main reason why I simply couldn't put the book down once we got to a certain point in the story
- This book deals a lot with child abuse, child abduction, trauma regarding abductions - those who were taken, and the families as well. It is handled VERY respectfully and maturely and I really loved it.
- The helicopter scene. DANG.
- Marlie + Noah's relationship and Evan + Noah's relationship was so sweet and I really feel like the depth of these characters contributed to how much I love them and rooted for them.
- I was honestly disappointed by Evan's approach to the Marlie relationship following the final major event in the book - he had that moment of realization and worry and then still acted like a fool causing the third act conflict?

Let's talk about the writing:
- I think this book was overall written very well. The author has personal experience in some of these fields, and that shows
- The phrase "True that" was used 4 times in this book unironically (yes, I counted) and honestly it was so funny. Like I used to say that all the time, but that phrase hasn't been used in normal conversation in years soooo yeah
- I'm sorry but using the word "nightie" like 6 times in the span of 2 pages right when they are about to hook up for the first time... is not as sexy as you might think it sounds. Do I have a solution? No. But the term nightie really just had me raising my eyebrows.
- The writing felt very natural, like it was easy to read and felt like a much quicker read than most 400 page books feel.

Thank you to Tee O'Fallon and Entangled Publishing for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The story revolves around Evan and his K-9 Blue who work for the FBI on missing children cases. While working on a fugitive task force with his friends, he finds eleven year-old Noah drugged and hidden in the basement. They find pictures on the wall next to Noah that include Evan's sister Gracie who went missing twenty-four years ago. This starts off a huge case that will involve multiple departments and jurisdictions. He needs to start with Noah who is unwilling to talk to anyone other than the custodian, Marlie. It quickly becomes apparent that there is more to Marlie's story but he needs her help with Noah if he is going to uncover who took Noah and how it all relates to his sister. Quickly things become obvious that the people who took Noah will do anything to get him back before he can tell the authorities too much. Evan has to balance his attraction to Marlie with keeping Noah safe and finding out where the farm Noah was originally held at is located. There is a lot of fast paced action mixed in with some emotional times of both romance, healing and hope as well as sorrow, grief and mourning. The ending has a twist but also is filled with new friends, family and love. Truly romantic suspense at it's best.

Evan has been looking for missing children since the day his twin sister was abducted. Twenty five year later and still no clues to who may have taken her. When a young boy ends up in the hospital after escaping his abductor Evan may finally have a small lead on what may have happened to his sister if he can get Noah to talk. The only one Noah will talk to is Marlie a custodian hiding from the world since his son was abducted and killed. When Evan suggests she become his temporary guardian Marlie panics but agrees to take on the task but will it be to much for her broken mind or will it bring her back to life. Can Evan finally put his sister to rest and will Noah finally get the family he wants. Thank you Ms. O'Fallon and Netgalley for the ARC copy. Cannot wait for your next book.

One of the best romantic suspense books I've read in a while! Danger, intrigue, and amazing chemistry. I could not put this one down!

Evan and his dog Blue are part of CARD, Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team. While looking for a criminal, Evan and Blue find an eleven year old boy locked in the basement. There are pictures tacked on the wall and one is Evan’s twin sister Grace. Grace disappeared twenty four years ago and that is what made Evan become an agent. Noah, the boy, is in the hospital and connects with a custodian Marlie. Marlie has been living under the radar for three years since her world crumbled around her. She is talked into taking Noah and being his guardian until they find out what happened to him. When someone breaks into her apartment and leaves a message for Noah, Evan moves them in with him. Marlie’s emotions are starting to come alive again but Evan doesn’t think he can be any good for her. His whole life revolves around finding his sister. When everything comes to a head, will Evan see what’s right in front of him?

I could not put this down. I was up until one in the morning reading. Sex. Suspense. Two people who have stopped living until they meet. The dog even gets a girlfriend, so adorable. Some edge of your seat action.

* voluntarily read and reviewed. Received copy from Netgalley *

Tee O’Fallon is one of the few authors that consistently sucks me into her books at chapter one. Ultimate Justice is no exception. She masterfully weaves a storyline that always makes me stay up way too late reading because I can’t force myself to stop reading.I love the characters in this book. Marilee and Evan are the perfect pair, both trying to find closure for the trauma in their lives. Noah was the perfect catalyst for the closure to take place. The side romance of Blue and Crystal added levity to the drama and suspense throughout the book. Another amazing book!! Thank you to Entangled publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Fantastic series! Action, suspense, evil bad guys, passionate good guys, simmering romance, and yea, dogs! Always an intense story with multiple sub plots, complex investigation, and real feelings and emotions weaving through. A perk that dogs are a big part of the team and family and and often steal the show. Keep them coming!

Ultimate Justice is the story of Evan and Marlie - a rollercoaster of a ride for the reader. This book is a compelling read which I would recommend you pick up when you can read it cover to cover because you are not going to want to put it down. I certainly couldn't. It's gripping and engaging, much like the previous books in the series have been (though they can all be read as standalones). I'd been eagerly waiting to Evan's story to land and it did not disappoint at all. In fact, it surpassed all my expectations. Five big fat stars.

Romantic suspense at its best! Ultimate Justice is book #3 in Tee O’Fallon’s K-9 Special Ops series. FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9 partner Blue work on the Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team. Marlie Foxe works in a hospital where she connects with an 11 year old boy named Noah who was recovered by Evan’s team. Evan has demons driving him and Marlie has baggage that she is working through, but together they begin to overcome some of their issues.

Evan and Marlie had very strong chemistry, and I enjoyed reading about their budding romance as well as the relationship they both developed with Noah. I don’t want to include spoilers, but the plot centers around finding who had been holding Noah. K-9 Blue was professional and lovable all rolled into a furry package and had his own love interest. The plot was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I was annoyed that work kept getting in the way of my reading! There was a twist at the end that I did not see coming. I always love a good happily ever after!

I have enjoyed all of Tee O’Fallon’s books, so while Ultimate Justice can be read as a standalone, I recommend you check out the first two books in this series. If you’re a fan of romantic suspense and K-9 stories, I’d encourage you to check out her Federal K-9 series as well.

I received and ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Tee writes a fast-paced story full of intrigue and mystery. If you love your romance with a side of sexy FBI agent fighting crime with his sweet K9, boy is this the book for you.

I really loved how Noah allowed Marlie to open back up and come back to herself after the tragedy she faced in losing her son. I think he also had a heavy hand in allowing Marlie to be able to step into a relationship with Evan. And Blue allowed Noah to face the trauma he dealt with. He is the goodest boy.

The plot was amazing, the investigation of the crime kept me hooked, and the blossoming feelings between Marlie and Evan gave me the hit of romance I always look for in books. Not to mention the plot twist at the end!!

This was my first, but definitely NOT last, Tee O'Fallon book. Get your hands on it ASAP!

Another fast-paced, well-written romantic suspense from Tee O’Fallon—easily one of the best authors writing in the genre.

The third book in the K-9 Special Ops series is a thrilling ride from page one, chock full of twists, tension, and deep emotion. Evan and Marlie are flawed and floundering in their tragic pasts and I love to see characters overcome and grow, which both did—although the time line of it wasn’t quite what I was expecting. Nevertheless, it felt good to see them take steps forward, and honestly, that’s what it’s all about. The good feels.

Like the cameos from previous protagonists, the dogs (Blue 💙), Noah and his loyalty, and, of course, the building romance between hero and heroine. Which is as well balanced against the suspense as I’ve come to expect from this author and it part of what makes her books so damn enjoyable.

And damn enjoyable ULTIMATE JUSTICE is. I only wish it had lasted a little longer, and that the wait for O’Fallon’s next book was a little shorter. Until then, catch me rereading this and all of her other books…again.

Love this book author and series!!! This book had a bit of everything! It had great suspense, intriguing, action packed, murder, mystery, child kidnapping, cult, a bit of a who done it and even some hot romance! The story was very interesting and had me glued to my kindle! I highly recommend reading this book and series! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

I always enjoy Tee O'Fallon's books, and Ultimate Justice is no exception. I mean, the dogs alone are worth the read, though Evan and Marlie are excellent protagonists in their own right. Anyway, O'Fallon's books typically have a great balance between romance and suspense, never sacrificing one for the other.

I did feel that the relationship between Evan and Marlie was a little fast, especially given the emotional sinkhole Marlie was in at the start. That Evan took a little longer to succumb was a little odd, all things considered. Actually, his reticence makes more sense than her nearly overnight optimism.

Noah is another good character, though the role of children in the novel is a little weird. I didn't fully understand the crime scenario (I'm being deliberately vague to avoid spoilers) but opted to go with it anyway. I did figure out the mysterious baddies early on, despite valiant attempts at dropping red herrings, which themselves were a little awkward as distractions.

But overall, this was a great read, and O'Fallon remains high on my list of authors I'll always read.

I received an ARC of this book for free from the publisher and Netgalley. I'm writing this review voluntarily, and it reflects my honest opinion. Thanks!

This is a winner - fast paced romantic suspense at its best! Evan is an FBI agent who investigates child abductions. Unfortunately, his job keeps him too busy to have a life, even as he uses his job to learn what happened to his twin sister years before.

When Marlee is thrust into Evan's orbit, he realizes he needs her for his case, buy mostly, he just needs her, even though he can't have her...but Marlee has demons of her own, even as she brings a unique skill set to the table.

Fans of the genre will love this book. The author is a master at her craft and has written a tightly woven novel that kept me on the edge of my seat, turning pages just as quickly as possible. Put this one at the top of your TBR list. The author is on my must read authors' list.

This was an intense story for Evan and Marlie. They both have similar backgrounds, Evan's sister went missing and so did Marlie's son, but with a different outcome. The story is about children that have been trafficked. It's really sad. The fun part was Blue (German Shepherd) and Crystal (Samoan Huskie). They were just so cute. HEA.

I was lucky enough to receive an arc of this book while on vacation and thought i would read it by the pool for the rest of the week. I actually finished it in one sitting the same day!

This is the first book from this author I have read and will be going back to read the rest.

This book follows Marlie, a hospital janitor and Evan an FBI agent who are thrown together when Evan finds a young boy, Noah, who has been taken hostage. Despite some trauma in Marlie’s past which makes her reluctant to become involved she is the only one who can get him to talk and help Evan locate the other missing children. Evan has some trauma of his own and both Marlie and Evan are forced to face and overcome while protecting Noah and trying to save the rest of the kissing children. Noah also has an adorable k9 partner Blue who gets his own love story!

When I started this book I disappointed to find it was in 3rd person as I much prefer 1st person. However the writing style does not leave you feeling like you are in the viewpoint of the narrator as some do and I still felt like I really got to know the characters and understand their emotions and motivations. I loved the side characters too! I think there is a really good mix of action and romance which moves the plot along but doesn’t feel like it’s instalove or far fetched.

All in all this was a solid read and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys romantic suspense.