This is a Second Chance Romance Suspense, and this is the fifth book in the New Mexico Guard Dogs series. I have not read the other books in this series, and I do think you need to read them before picking up this book. Normally, I have no trouble reading the Romantic Suspense book series as standalone, but this book I felt like I was missing a lot of backstory which took away for me really enjoying this book. I listened to this book's audiobook, and I really enjoyed the narrator. I really enjoyed the audiobook. This book is filled with action and suspense. The romance was done well. I liked the characters, but I felt I really did not understand some of the characters. Overall, I liked the story, and I felt I could have loved the story if I had read the other books in the series before picking up this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

This book was the perfect blend of action, romance and a cute puppy sidekick. I was a little worried when I started this that it was going to be so short that it wouldn’t have much action, or that the characters wouldn’t be developed well but that wasn’t the case at all!

As far as audiobooks go, the dual narrators is always a yes from me and this was no different!

K-9 Confidential is the fifth book in the New Mexico Guard Dogs series by Nichole Severn. This is the first book I’ve read by the author, and I know it won’t be the last!

I really enjoyed this book! I thought the characters were fascinating and the story had me on the edge of my seat! There were great twists and turns and I loved it! I can’t forget about Zeus, he was amazing!!!!

I loved the narration by Gwen Steel! She really brought this book to life!

I definitely recommend reading K-9 Confidential!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

K-9 Confidential (New Mexico Guard Dogs #5) by Nichole Severn
Narrated by Gwen Steel
Publisher: Harlequin Audio
Genre: Romance
Expected Publication Date: April 29, 2025