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Linda O. Johnston

Auteur van Sit, Stay, Slay

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Werken van Linda O. Johnston

Sit, Stay, Slay (2005) 198 exemplaren
Nothing To Fear But Ferrets (2005) 135 exemplaren
Beaglemania (2011) 105 exemplaren
Meow Is For Murder (2007) 104 exemplaren
Fine-Feathered Death (2006) 99 exemplaren
The Fright Of The Iguana (2007) 80 exemplaren
Alpha Wolf (2009) 74 exemplaren
Double Dog Dare (2008) 73 exemplaren
Never Say Sty (2009) 64 exemplaren
The Glass Slipper (1996) 56 exemplaren
The More The Terrier (2011) 54 exemplaren
Feline Fatale (2010) 49 exemplaren
Hounds Abound (2012) 48 exemplaren
Howl Deadly (2009) 47 exemplaren
Bite the Biscuit (2015) 44 exemplaren
Awakening the Beast (6-in-1) (2009) — Medewerker — 44 exemplaren
Back to Life (2009) 43 exemplaren
Alias Mommy (2000) 42 exemplaren
Alaskan Wolf (2010) 42 exemplaren
Oodles of Poodles (2013) 39 exemplaren
Special Agent Nanny (2003) 35 exemplaren
Point in Time (1998) 30 exemplaren
Operation: Reunited (2002) 28 exemplaren
Guardian Wolf (2011) 27 exemplaren
Undercover Wolf (2013) 27 exemplaren
Teacup Turbulence (2014) 25 exemplaren
To Catch a Treat (2016) 24 exemplaren
Lost Under a Ladder (2014) 19 exemplaren
Tommy's Mom (2002) 19 exemplaren
Pick and Chews (2018) 18 exemplaren
Bad to the Bone (2017) 18 exemplaren
Once a Cavalier (2000) 18 exemplaren
Marriage: Classified (2001) 18 exemplaren
Lawful Engagement (2004) 17 exemplaren
Unlucky Charms (2016) 17 exemplaren
A Glimpse of Forever (1995) 17 exemplaren
Stranger on the Mountain (1999) 11 exemplaren
Claws of the Lynx (2009) 11 exemplaren
For a Good Paws (2019) 10 exemplaren
Guardian of Her Heart (2004) 10 exemplaren
Knock on Wood (2015) 10 exemplaren
Nonstop Spaniels (2013) 10 exemplaren
Untamed Wolf (2014) 9 exemplaren
The Ballad of Jack O'Dair (2000) 9 exemplaren
Trained to Protect (2018) 8 exemplaren
Loyal Wolf [and] Immortal Obsession (2014) — Auteur — 8 exemplaren
Undercover Soldier (2012) 8 exemplaren
Canadian Wolf (2015) 6 exemplaren
Guardian K-9 on Call (2022) 5 exemplaren
Visionary Wolf (2018) 5 exemplaren
Loyal Wolf (2014) 5 exemplaren
Covert Attraction (2013) 5 exemplaren
Second Chance Soldier (2018) 5 exemplaren
Not a Moment Too Soon (2004) 4 exemplaren
Covert Alliance (2016) 4 exemplaren
Cougar's Conquest (2011) 4 exemplaren
Protector Wolf (2017) 3 exemplaren
Her Undercover Refuge (2021) 3 exemplaren
Chihuahua Chaos (2016) 3 exemplaren
Canadian Wolf [and] Seduced by the Moon — Auteur — 3 exemplaren
The Soldier's K-9 Mission (2023) 2 exemplaren
Not a Moment Too Soon [and] Everybody's Hero (2004) — Auteur — 1 exemplaar
Hawk's Challenge (2011) 1 exemplaar

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Algemene kennis

Geboortedatum
1949-03-29
Geslacht
female
Nationaliteit
USA
Woonplaatsen
Los Angeles, California, USA
Beroepen
lawyer
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An ok cozy mystery. I still am not invested in Kendra and Jeff's relationship. I am not quite sure how I'm suppose to feel about Detective Ned Noralles. I learned a lot about Macaws.
 
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nx74defiant | 2 andere besprekingen | Oct 1, 2023 |
Good book. I have enjoyed this series that spotlights a shelter for people in trouble disguised as an animal shelter. The director (Scott) is an undercover police officer, the managers are former residents or trained professionals, and the workers are those under the shelter's protection. It is also a working animal shelter, where the workers care for and train the animals in preparation for adoption.

Luca, whose real name is Cathleen, came to the shelter with her four-year-old son to escape a stalker. After the death of her policeman husband, his partner became overly attentive, despite her objections. She also began to suspect he was responsible for her husband's death, not an unknown criminal. I could feel her nervousness as she waited to find out if the shelter would accept her. Her first meeting is with a man named Mark and his dog Rocky.

Mark is supposedly another shelter resident but is another undercover cop. His job is to investigate if a possible leak in the shelter exposes what they are. On this day, Scott asks him to talk to Luca and decide if she is a legitimate petitioner or someone with a hidden agenda. Mark is immediately taken with Luca and her son, believing they are genuinely in danger. He's surprised by the strength of his need to protect her.

Most of the book is taken up with Mark helping Luca and Nicky settle into life in the shelter. He introduces them to other residents, encourages Nicky to help with the "doggies," and fights his desire to be with them all the time. Luca finds it easy to trust Mark and is worried about her growing dependence on his presence in her life. Both know that when the time is right, Luca and Nicky will move on to a new life while Mark remains in Chance. Mark and Luca grew closer as the days progressed, with their simmering attraction getting stronger. It was sweet to see how Mark connected with little Nicky and the thoughts of family that seeped into Mark's mind and heart. But when everything is over, will there be a way for them all to be together? I loved the solution that Mark devised.

The suspense of the story was good. Her husband's partner is stalking Luca, but no one believes her when she complains about his actions. The police chief in her old town is far too willing to take his officer's word over the "hysterically grieving" widow. Meanwhile, Luca continues to receive emailed threats. Fortunately for her, Scott and Mark do believe her. I liked how Scott and Mark used their connections with the Chance PD to check on the stalker's actions and whereabouts. But another threat and the stalker's disappearance puts everyone on alert. I liked seeing Luca take control of her future and insist on being part of taking him down. The final confrontation was a nail-biter as the stalker was more devious than expected. I loved seeing Luca stay calm and focused, playing a big part in her rescue. I loved how Mark and Rocky were there at the right time to finish the job.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book, but a few things made me go, "Hmmm." First, little Nicky never had trouble remembering his "new" name. He's only four - realistically, there should have been a few slip-ups. Second, Luca is a new staffer, but we never saw her do any training or work. At most, she was around while Nicky helped others with the dogs. I was also puzzled by how easily Mark could leave the shelter, considering how secure it was supposed to be. However, none of it diminished my enjoyment of the story.
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scoutmomskf | May 6, 2023 |
Good book. Overall, I liked the premise. A female marshal working for witness protection has made a good impression on her boss. She has previously guarded woman protectees, but Vince assigns her to a high-profile case protecting a man. She needs to safely get vice detective Dane Beaulieu from Blue Larkspur to Phoenix, where he will testify against his former boss - the police chief who ran a prostitution ring and murdered Dane's partner. She's excited about the chance and ready for the challenge.

Dane is ready to get the trial over with. He's used to being busy, and being confined to a small apartment for months has gotten on his last nerve. Being in witness protection has been a challenge, as he is accustomed to being the one doing the protecting. The last thing he expects is the beautiful young woman who is his latest guard.

From the moment Alexa and Dane meet, the sparks fly between them. Some are sparks of attraction, while others are sparks of antagonism. Alexa makes it clear from the start that she is in charge and expects him to cooperate. Dane says the right things but intends to listen to his own instincts, even if they disagree with hers.

Alexa and Dane are on the lookout for trouble. They expect that Swanson will send people to stop Dane from testifying. Their fears come true when someone in a passing car shoots at them. They escape unharmed, but the shooters get away. Taking evasive action slows their journey, and they must stop for the night. Here is where things start to enter the realm of the unlikely. Dane kisses Alexa, and she responds to him. Not only does this impact her objectivity, but she's also unaware of her surroundings during that kiss. Neither one can stop thinking about it.

That first attack builds up the tension, with our couple looking for a repeat performance. Over the next couple of days, as they make their way toward Phoenix, there are other attempts. However, these were possibly the most inept attackers that could be found to do the job. Even when Dane makes a blockheaded move that gets a gun in his ribs, Alexa gets the drop on the bad guy. Alexa spent an inordinate amount of time on the phone with people who could be compromised instead of relying on her instincts and abilities. The only person I would have trusted was her brother Dom, the FBI agent. I expected more action and mainly got a lot of looking over their shoulders while driving back roads. The biggest excitement was when Vince called in helicopter support and a rapidly ended attack in the courtroom. We never did find out how that happened.

Complicating matters was the attraction between Alexa and Dane. The intelligent thing would be to put it on hold until after the trial, then see where it goes. But no - they hop into bed together on their second night in a hotel room. The bad guys could have broken into the room, and they wouldn't have known they were there until it was too late. I also got frustrated with Alexa, who expected that she would never see Dane again after the trial, despite what they'd shared. "He'll go back to his job and forget about me. Woe is me." Never mind that it was only a nine-hour drive between their homes - doable if you want to continue the relationship. I was more impressed with Dane, who had a better outlook and plan for the future. I liked his arrival in Blue Larkspur and the plans he set in motion.

There is a minor incident dealing with the overarching series theme of the wrongly released criminal Ronald Spence. The Coltons have been trying to catch him and put him back in prison for several books. He appears out of nowhere, intending to attack Alexa and her mother, but gets away when Isa has a medical emergency. Not a surprise since there are still two books to go in the series, and I expect it won't be resolved until the end.

Not my favorite of the series, but I was happy to see Alexa find a love of her own.
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scoutmomskf | Mar 1, 2023 |
Good suspense combined with romance. This animal shelter in Chance is a no-kill shelter that takes in abused and unwanted animals. Unknown to the rest of the town, it is also a shelter for abused women. They are taken in, given a chance to heal while working with the animals, then given new lives elsewhere. The shelter's manager, Scott, is an undercover police officer (Her Undercover Refuge).

The newest employee at the shelter is Kyle, a former cop turned veterinarian. He is on-site when K-9 cop Maisie brings her dog, Griffin, in because of an injured paw while she was patrolling near the shelter. The sparks between them were evident from the start, and they made plans to get together.

While at the shelter, there is an altercation between Kyle and a pair of women who bring a dog to the shelter. One woman is a local pet supply store owner who displays dogs for adoption while encouraging adopters to purchase supplies from the store. There is some question about the legality and ethics of her actions, and Kyle is not very happy with the resolution of the argument. He finds her body when he goes to the pet store later to talk to the woman and check the situation. He calls the police but is considered the number one person of interest in the murder because of the earlier argument.

This puts a crimp in the blossoming relationship between Kyle and Maisie. As a police officer, getting involved with a murder suspect is not a good idea. But they can't stay away from each other despite Maisie's initial questioning of Kyle's guilt or innocence. Their attraction grows as they work together to prove Kyle's innocence. I liked that, though their chemistry was strong, they limited their involvement while the case was ongoing. I liked Kyle's protectiveness toward Maisie after he received a threat that included her, even though he respected her abilities as a police officer. I wanted their chances for a future together after the case ended, and they were free to explore their relationship.

The suspense was good. There were questions about the motives and actions of the murdered woman from her first appearance at the shelter. Kyle is a logical suspect even though the reader knows he is not guilty. Reading the book requires some suspense of disbelief as Maisie, a K-9 cop only peripherally involved in the investigation, decides to look into things on her own. She also informs one of the suspects (Kyle) of what she finds. Putting these quibbles aside, the search for the murderer kept my interest. In addition to Kyle, there were other possible suspects in the murder, from the woman's ex-husbands to employees of the store.

The intensity increased when Kyle received a threatening text, indicating that the murderer was not happy with his pursuit of the truth. As information about one of the other suspects came to light, the spotlight moved away from Kyle but didn't decrease his desire to find the truth. The final confrontation was a nail-biter as the murderer made their move on their actual target. The face-off was intense as Kyle and Maisie faced a desperate killer bent on revenge. The resolution was neatly done (I loved Griffin and Spike's involvement), though I found the murderer's motive a bit far-fetched. I'm looking forward to the next book.
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scoutmomskf | Aug 11, 2022 |

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