Armed N’ Ready (Federal K-9 #2) by Tee O’Fallon -Review, Excerpt & Giveaway Tour
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 19, 2019
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Nick Houston is as tough as they come, and he and his K-9, Saxon, are hot on the trail of a major illegal gun dealer. But his best lead—the beautiful owner of the Dog Park Café, Andi Hardt––is not cooperating. Doesn’t matter how sexy she is, or that his dog seems to be in love with her. She’s a suspect and he won’t cross that line. Ever.
Andi Hardt sank everything into her dream business—the Dog Park Café, a restaurant catering to dogs as much as people. Now everything is in jeopardy because of one extremely frustrating, incredibly hot state trooper. Like it or not, she’s in Nick’s crosshairs, and he’s calling the shots. Her only option: cooperate, or lose everything she’s worked so hard for.
Nick and Andi are catapulted straight into the danger zone, forcing them to make life-altering choices, and face their desires. Risking his life for Andi is the easy part. Risking his heart is the toughest assignment Nick will face.
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REVIEW: Armed ‘N’ Ready begins with Andi Hardt giving her dog, Stray, a bath, or shower, as it were. One minute everything is fine and then the next minute, someone barges into the bathroom who is large and very intimidating. So is the huge black shepherd with him. Andi is convinced she is about to be attacked, until she notices the guy has on a police uniform, as does his dog, Saxon. How can housesitting for one of her best friends go so very wrong?
Sgt. Nick Houston is a little stunned to find Andi in the house where they are serving a warrant. He knew who she was immediately, due to surveillance. What he wasn’t prepared for was finding her bathing her dog in a tiny bikini and her being so feisty. Once he assures her that she will be fine, the female officer enters the room so that Nick can leave and Andi can get dressed.
Once downstairs, the officers tell Andi the reason for the search warrant: her friend, Joe, is laundering money for some illegal run dealers. Once Andi realizes the seriousness of the situation, she reluctantly agrees to help in any way with the investigation, as does Nick.
As they set their plan into motion, both Andi and Nick find themselves wondering ‘what if’ concerning the other one. Both have been hurt deeply in the past, which leaves them both in denial. However, when Andi’s life is threatened, Nick kicks things into overdrive to try and bring Joe in and protect Andi. Secrets are revealed and a misunderstanding threatens to derail everything, but when Andi’s life is threatened once again, Nick knows he has to save her, at all costs.
Armed ‘N’ Ready is a great pulse-pounding addition to the Federal K-9 series. Both main characters are very well written and I love the world that O’Fallon has built. Andi’s backstory endears hear to the reader, but it’s Nick’s story that will draw you in. Both have loved and lost, but in horribly different ways. I love the two of them together. Their chemistry is off the charts. The secondary characters are well written and add to all of that the fact that the dogs are great characters as well, and you’ve got a story that keeps you turning the pages. Even though this is the second in a series, this one, as well as the first, can be read as standalones. But, I don’t know why you would want to. 😉 I can’t wait for the next. Well done, Tee O’Fallon! Very, very well done!
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Reviewed by Vickie K
When she finally found him, her eyes narrowed to slits and her lips compressed into a thin line. With the tray still in her hand, she took a deep breath and headed straight to his table with long, determined strides.
So much for their little truce yesterday afternoon. She had to know something was up.
“Good morning,” he said when she came to stand beside his outstretched legs. From the irritated gleam in her eyes, he thought she might dump the tray over his head.
She set down the tray and crossed her arms. “What are you doing here?”
A light breeze brought with it her scent, all flowery and pretty. No matter how much hewished otherwise, he couldn’t deny it. Something about her torqued every one of his senses.
“Can’t a guy get some relaxation while he’s watching his dog play?” He locked his hands behind his head and looked up at her.
“I have no doubt this is not a social call. For you or your partner.” She jerked her head to the dog run.
“And you accused me of being overly suspicious?” He clucked his tongue. He was beginning to enjoy this. “Now who’s being suspicious?”
Her lips compressed into an even thinner line. “I’m not stupid, Sgt. Houston.” She yanked out the chair next to his, then sat and leaned into his personal space. With her blue eyes and sun-kissed complexion, she was just as lovely as he remembered. “I know you want something. You said you don’t deal in bullshit, so how about doing me the courtesy of getting to the real reason you’re here.”
“Fine.” He unlocked his hands from behind his head and leaned in until their faces were only inches apart. Bad idea. This close and his senses were more than going into overdrive—they were sparking with ignition.
Her sweet scent was in his nose and lungs. Her warm breath fanned his face like a gentle caress.
The job, he reminded himself.
He hadn’t acted since college, but he could do it, and he wouldn’t fail.
Showtime. Act I, Scene I, starring Nick Houston.
“Until Joe Myer shows up, I’m your new bartender.”
Tee O’Fallon has been a federal agent for twenty-two years, giving her hands-on experience in the field of law enforcement that she combines with her love of romantic suspense. Tee’s job affords her the unique opportunity to work with the heroic and sexy men in law enforcement on a daily basis. For Tee, research is the easy part!
Tee O’Fallon is the author of the Federal K-9 Series and the NYPD Blue & Gold Series. Tee has been a federal agent for twenty-three years, and is now a police investigator, giving her hands-on experience in the field of law enforcement that she combines with her love of romantic suspense. Tee’s job affords her the unique opportunity to work with the heroic men and women in law enforcement on a daily basis. When not writing, Tee enjoys cooking, gardening, chocolate, lychee martinis, and all creatures canine. Tee enjoys hearing from readers and can be contacted here where you can also Sign up for Tee’s newsletters and contests!
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