Linda O. Johnston
Investigating cattle rustlers seems like a typical day on the job for Arizona Deputy Sheriff Casey Colton. But when ranch hand Melody Hayworth insists on working the case with him, he's reluctant to involve a civilian. Nevertheless, they're soon teaming up.
Fighting their growing bond while tracking lawbreakers proves no easy task. And...
Lauren Vancouver is the head of HotRescues, a no-kill animal shelter north of Los Angeles, but it's often human nature that puts her in the path of danger.
Just like when she helps rescue four adorable beagle puppies that were dumped down a drainpipe at a nasty puppy mill. One of the mill's employees has a history of dog abuse-and a bone to pick with Lauren. And when he's found dead at HotRescues after threatening her, Lauren will have to
...When disaster strikes, a Colton comes to the rescue!
When an earthquake hits Mustang Valley, first responder Grayson Colton finds an abandoned truck—and a fugitive in need of help. Savannah Oliver claims she's been falsely accused of her husband's murder. Grayson's protective instincts come out in full force as he helps Savannah...
with her K-9 by her side!
When a brutal homicide crosses her desk, K-9 cop Maisie Murran is determined to find the culprit. Evidence points toward an unlikely suspect, veterinarian Kyle Kornel. Maisie suspects that someone is framing the compassionate doctor, and she offers to help him find the real killer. Working together to prove his innocence puts them both at risk—and makes the heat between them impossible...
Could she trust a man with her secret?
K-9 cop Mark Martin's undercover assignment was to ensure security for an animal shelter, not fall for the new employee. But the shelter was a front to hide people in danger, and Luca and her young son certainly needed his help. With his connections, Mark confirmed the man stalking Luca was on the loose. How can the cowboy truly protect Luca without revealing his true...
And her own heart to defend!
US marshal Alexa Colton is assigned to bring vice detective Dane Beaulieu safely to a trial. But after an extended time in witness protection, Dane wants to get back in action and is ready to risk everything for justice. Meanwhile, Alexa struggles to keep her heart intact and her head in the game. Because deadly killers are waiting to pounce, and this Colton needs to keep her man...
A K-9 Ranch Rescue romance
From the moment Elissa Yorian arrives at Chance K-9 Ranch, an unknown foe has her in his sights. Fortunately, Officer Doug Murran is on the case. As he tracks Elissa's mysterious enemy, he does his best to resist the electricity he feels every time he looks at her. Still, their passion might not be enough to protect Elissa from a murderer......
Devastated after her father's murder, Amber Belott wants to keep his legacy alive by saving his K-9 ranch. Her first move? Hiring Evan Colluro, a former military K-9 trainer, who impresses—and attracts—her. If only she weren't his boss...and his past didn't trouble him. Evan joins Amber in investigating. But when chaos erupts, it threatens all that's drawing them together.
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But his new employee might also need his help
Scott Sherridan is an undercover cop offering vulnerable people a safe place to hide. When Scott hires former LAPD officer Nella Bresdall, he tells himself that his growing feelings for her won't be a distraction. But when a threat against Nella's life arises, Scott realizes he might have to lose her to keep her safe...
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SHIELDING COLTON'S WITNESS (A The Coltons of Colorado novel)
by Linda O. Johnston
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11) Feline fatale
When shelter manager Lauren Vancouver finds out that her old mentor, Mamie Spelling, is an animal hoarder, no one is more shocked, and she jumps in to help re-home the cramped critters. But Mamie's troubles don't end there. She's accused of murder when the CEO of a pet shelter network is found dead. And Lauren's dogged determination to clear her former friend of murder may put a killer on her tail.
Saving animals and solving murders seem to go paw-in-paw for no-kill shelter manager and amateur sleuth Lauren Vancouver. But this time, mixed up in a murder that may close a much-needed new shelter, Lauren will have to keep herself and her critters safe from an unleashed killer.
14) Double dog dare
15) Bite the Biscuit
Jeopardizes both their futures
When Madison Colton comes face-to-face with her presumed-dead father, her entire world is turned upside down. The unexpected discovery endangers Madison and brings Marshal Oren Margulies to her rescue. Madison can't believe she's being targeted, but Oren's presence fills her with feelings she never knew she had. But blossoming romance might...