From USA Today bestselling author Christy Barritt, Hope White and Elizabeth Goddard come three exciting romantic suspense stories about K-9 Mountain Guardians on the trail of danger. Trained to Defend by Christy Barritt Falsely accused of killing her boss, Sarah Peterson has no choice but to rely on her ex-fiancé, police consultant Colton Hawk, and her boss’s loyal husky for protection. But can they clear her name before the real murderer manages to silence her for good? Mountain Hostage by Hope White After an ambush during a hike through the mountains, Zoe Pratt ends up injured and her friend kidnapped. Now Zoe’s a target…and relying on search and rescue volunteer Jack Monroe and his K-9 partner is her only shot at survival. Fugitive Trail by Elizabeth Goddard When an escaped convict vows revenge on Deputy Sierra Young, former coworker turned PI Bryce Elliott is determined to protect her. But can Bryce, Sierra and her search-and-rescue K-9, Samson, track the fugitive before he succeeds in taking their lives? From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Morie Sawataishi lives a life that is radically unconventional by any standard but almost absurd in blatantly conformist Japan. Journalist Martha Sherrill provides a profound look at what it takes to be an individualist in a culture where rebels are rare.

‘Take Buzz and run. Far away…and don’t trust the police.’ Framed for her boss’s murder, Sarah Peterson is on the run — with only her boss’s loyal husky, Buzz, for protection. To clear her name and keep her safe, she must rely on her ex-fiancé, former detective Colton Hawk. The police aren’t the only ones searching for Sarah and the brave dog…the real killer is on the hunt, determined to silence them for good. Mills & Boon Love Inspired Suspense – Stories feature strong heroes and heroines whose faith is central in solving mysteries and saving lives.

In Saginaw, Michigan-a city plagued with gang violence-Officer Joaquin Guerrero sensed God's call to work the dangerous night streets with his K9 partner, a ninety-pound German shepherd police dog named Rookie. On 9/11, Guerrero and Rookie responded to Ground Zero to help in the search efforts. For seven long days the pair worked "The Pile" with a never-give-up spirit. With Rookie as his mascot, Guerrero created Precinct 131, an educational program to keep kids from turning to gangs. Michigan and Rookie is a remarkable story of service to community and country. Book jacket.

They’re tracking a kidnapper. But will they be the next targets? After an ambush during a mountain hike, Zoe Pratt ends up shoved off the mountain and her friend kidnapped. Enigmatic search and rescue volunteer Jack Monroe tracks Zoe with the help of his K-9 partner, Romeo, but as the only witness to the attack, she’s far from safe. With Jack’s help, can she find her friend and take down her would-be killer? Experience more action-packed mystery and suspense in the rest of the K-9 Mountain Guardians series: Trained to Defend by Christy Barritt Mountain Hostage by Hope White Fugitive Trail by Elizabeth Goddard From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

Have you ever been stumped trying to understand what a judge, breeder or dog fancier is saying about a dog? Or been utterly confused when reading a Breed Standard? What is meant by “butterfly nose,” “fish hook front” or “crabbing?” Encyclopedia of K-9 Terminology to the rescue! Veteran AKC judges and breeders Ed Gilbert and his wife Pat Gilbert have pulled together every conceivable term applied to dogs to aid experts and amateurs alike to help all understand and correctly use the language of the sport.

From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Christy Barritt Finding a missing girl depends on a K-9 and his handler. Erin Lansing will search every inch of the mountains to find her missing teen daughter—even with someone dead-set on stopping her. Teaming up with search-and-rescue K-9 handler Dillon Walker and his dog, Scout, is her only chance at living long enough to see her daughter again. But to save them all, can Dillon and Scout help Erin confront the dangerous truth about her past? From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith. K-9 Search and Rescue Book 1: Desert Rescue by Lisa Phillips Book 2: Desert Rescue & Trailing a Killer & Mountain Survival by Carol J. Post Book 3: Desert Rescue & Trailing a Killer & Mountain Survival by Christy Barritt Book 4: Search and Defend by Heather Woodhaven Book 5: Following the Trail by Lynette Eason Book 6: Dangerous Mountain Rescue by Christy Barritt

Weight gain, hair loss and behavior changes are symptoms of thyroid problems. Learn how to recognize and get treatment for this under-diagnosed and misunderstood malady. Easy to read text with color photos and case studies to help you help your dog.

Uncover this captivating cold case mystery from USA Today bestselling author Laura Scott, part of the True Blue K-9 Unit series. Murder strikes close to home for a new K-9 unit in Brooklyn When a double homicide is strikingly familiar to a twenty-year-old cold case, Detective Nate Slater is rattled by the parallels. With a child as the only witness, he and his K-9 partner must protect little Lucy and her aunt, Willow Emery. Nate’s rough past means he always keeps an emotional distance…but in this case getting closer is the only way they’ll all survive. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith. True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn: Book 1: Copycat Killer by Laura Scott Book 2: Chasing Secrets by Heather Woodhaven Book 3: Deadly Connection by Lenora Worth Book 4: Explosive Situation by Terri Reed Book 5: Tracking a Kidnapper by Valerie Hansen Book 6: Scene of the Crime by Sharon Dunn Book 7: Cold Case Pursuit by Dana Mentink Book 8: Delayed Justice by Shirlee McCoy Book 9: True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn Christmas by Laura Scott, Maggie K. Black