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Implicated by her criminal cousin, Nicki Johnson is now the target of a murderous gang. Dark-haired policeman Jackson Worth thinks she is hiding something, but his remarkable bomb-sniffing dog has no such reservations. He's there to protect her—no judgments, no questions.
And Jackson is a man of honor. He'll stand by this beauty and her unborn child. Because it is the right thing to do. And because guarding her has left his battle-scarred heart open to the possibility of love. Which changes everything…
- Sales Rank: #220928 in eBooks
- Published on: 2013-04-01
- Released on: 2013-04-01
- Format: Kindle eBook
From the Author
This book is part of a series about a K-9 unit operating in Texas. A total of 6 authors participated, with one new title each month, beginning in Jan. 2013. #1, TRACKING JUSTICE by Shirlee McCoy, #2, DETECTION MISSION, by Margaret Daley, #3, GUARD DUTY by Sharon Dunn, #4, EXPLOSIVE SECRETS, by Valerie Hansen (me!), #5, SCENT OF DANGER, by Terri Reed, #6, LONE STAR PROTECTOR, by Lenora Worth.
I was delighted to be given a black lab to write about because there is one just like him sleeping under my desk as I write!
About the Author
Valerie Hansen resides in the rural Ozarks where she writes the books of her heart, primarily for Love Inspired Romance and Suspense. She is married to her childhood sweetheart and has worked as a teacher's-aide, EMT, fire dept. dispatcher, dog breeder, commercial artist, dulcimer builder, Veterinarian's asst., 4-H leader, Sunday School teacher, antique restorer and certified Storm Spotter, etc. See ValerieHansen.com for more!
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Nicolette Johnson was about to leave for her night-shift job at The Truck Stop Diner when her cell phone rang.
She slipped it out of her jeans pocket and hesitated while she listened to the ringtone playing "The Yellow Rose of Texas." Most of her recent callers had been nosy reporters or curious neighbors wanting to ask what she knew about her cousin Arianna Munson's recent murder.
"That would be nothing, just like I told the police," she muttered. But since her curiosity was aroused, she gave in and answered. "Hello?"
"Hello, Nicki, darlin'."
The slow, deep drawl was dripping with menace, sending chills up her spine. "Who is this?"
"Never mind who I am. You need to stop holding out on us," the man warned. "Remember, we know where you live."
Nicki swallowed past the lump in her throat. "I don't know what you're talking about. Leave me alone."
"That's not going to happen, lady. That idiot Murke blew it the other night, but we can still get to you, just like we got to the Serpent."
"Who?" She rued the telltale tremor in her tone.
"Arianna Munson." He gave an evil-sounding chuckle. "That was our pet name for your dearly departed cousin."
There was a pause while the caller laughed as if he'd just told a great joke. "We eliminated her, and we can do the same to you. If you think you can run or hide, just ask the Sagebrush cops what happened to one of their wives a few years back." He chortled again then shouted, "Boom!"
Stifling a tiny shriek, Nicki immediately ended the call. Many of the specifics of the man's threats had already become a confusing muddle, but one fact stood out. The way he had barked boom left no doubt that she was dealing with a deadly enemy, one she should not try to defeat on her own.
Shaking, Nicki managed to punch in the phone number from the business card the police officers had left with her a few days before. She held her breath and counted the number of rings while she waited for someone to answer.
"Sagebrush Police Department. How may I help you?" a friendly sounding woman asked.
Nicki had intended to report the sinister warning calmly and with little emotion. When she heard the dispatcher's voice, however, she blurted, "I need help. Somebody just threatened to blow me up!"
"K-9 unit 463, your position?" the patrol radio broadcast.
Jackson Worth keyed the mic. "Sagebrush Boulevard and Main, headed north."
"We have a possible bomb threat at 3274 Lost Woods Road, apartment 210. See the woman."
"Affirmative. On my way. ETA approximately ten."
"Copy. Advise if you need backup."
Jackson flipped on his light bar and spun the wheel of the SUV. In the backseat, his black Labrador retriever, Titan, was panting rapidly, knowing they were about to go to work.
The big dog's enthusiasm made Jackson smile. They were so much a team it was as if Titan could read his mind. He could certainly tell what that dog was thinking. When they were on duty his canine partner was all business, even when he acted as though he was still battling the negative effects of their previous assignments in war zones.
"We both came through the fire okay then, didn't we, old boy?" Jackson said affectionately. "And we're still doing it."
Titan wiggled, but remained disciplined enough to stay seated and not fight the restraints that kept him safe when he wasn't riding in his portable kennel. Jackson hated to cage the tractable dog so he used every excuse not to.
They pulled to the curb in front of the apartment building on Lost Woods Road, and stopped. Jackson barely had a chance to climb out when a slim, young woman in jeans and a pink T-shirt raced over and grasped his sleeve. Her wide eyes were as blue as a summer sky, and her coppery-brown hair fell softly around her face, its silky length brushing her shoulders.
"Are you the party who placed the call for police assistance?" Jackson asked.
"Y-yes. I thought they'd send the same officers who were here before."
He politely touched the brim of his cap, then opened the rear door to leash Titan as he explained, "I'm Detective Worth, ma'am. You must have mentioned a bomb threat when you contacted the station or they wouldn't have sent us."
"I did. That's really the only thing I can remember clearly. The man who called me said I should ask about a policeman's wife getting blown up and then he hollered, 'Boom!' Just like that." She tried to catch her breath. "I didn't know what else to do so I called the number on the card those other officers left when they were here a few days ago."
"You did the right thing by waiting outside, Ms…"
"Nicolette Johnson." She pointed to the upper story of the poorly maintained apartment building. "That's where I live. I was about to leave for work. After I got the threatening phone call, I didn't know what to do."
Jackson straightened with Titan at his side. "Okay. Let's start from the beginning. Tell me your version of the trouble you had here recently."
"Okay. A man broke into my apartment. I hid in the closet and called 911. When the other officers got here there was a fight and some shooting. That's when a police dog was wounded. It was awful."
Jackson nodded soberly. "I understand how upsetting that must have been. A fugitive named Derek Murke was arrested."
"Right. He was an ex-boyfriend of my late cousin, Arianna Munson. That's another reason I got scared. The man who called me today mentioned her. Only he called her a snake or something."
"You mean Serpent?"
Nicolette nodded, her eyes wide. "That was it. Serpent. He said that he had killed her."
"In those exact words?" Jackson knew that the Munson woman had died during a shoot-out with the police, so why would anyone claim murder as a threat? He had to make an effort to control his excitement. Any clues, no matter how obscure, that brought the department closer to finding the gang of killers and drug runners causing mayhem in and around Sagebrush were definitely top priority.
"I—I don't know. I'm sorry. I can't remember his exact words. I guess I was too scared."
Or up to your eyeballs in the whole criminal mess, he thought, keeping that notion to himself for the time being. "Suppose we get off the street and go check your apartment before we do anything else?"
"Okay." She was wringing her hands. "I feel silly causing such a fuss, but he sounded really serious about hurting me."
"Did he say why?"
"Yes. He seemed to think I was withholding some kind of information. Murke said the same thing when he held me hostage the other night."
"Are you?"
"Of course not. If I did know something, I'd have told the officers who arrested him." She shivered. "He's still in jail, isn't he?"
"Yes, ma'am. And he will be for a long time if I'm any judge. You don't need to worry about him coming back to bother you."
"Oh, good! What about the wounded police dog? Is she going to make it?"
"Yes. The muscle in her hind leg was torn up pretty bad, but the vet says Lexi will be back on duty in due time."
"That's a relief."
Nicolette was reaching for the outer door to the complex when Jackson stopped her. "You'd better wait while we check the premises. I'll signal you to come and unlock your apartment when we're sure the halls are clean."
She seemed reluctant. "Okay, but."
"Just stand where we can still see each other," Jackson told her. "If Titan finds anything suspicious, he'll sit down by it, and then I'll call for backup and evacuate the building. If he doesn't react, you'll know everything is fine."
"What a beautiful, intelligent animal," she said softly as man and canine started to walk away.
Jackson watched Titan methodically check every corner and sniff at every door on the ground floor. Then they returned to Nicolette.
"Coast is clear down here. Where's your apartment?"
"Second floor, far end of the hall." She held up a key. "Do you need this?"
"Not yet. Let us take the lead. You can follow at a safe distance. When Titan is satisfied, you can come and unlock the door for us."
It would have given Jackson a better feeling if he'd had at least one more officer with him to guard the young woman, although in this case it seemed unnecessary. Whoever had tried to frighten her had succeeded, yes, but that wasn't proof of real danger. As long as Titan didn't alert, he'd be satisfied that the place was free of explosives. That was the main thing.
Finished with the second phase of the sweep, he paused at apartment number 210 and motioned to Ni-colette.
Watching her hurry to join them he was taken by her grace, her natural loveliness. So many women he'd known in the past seemed to think that painting themselves up was the key to beauty. As far as Jackson was concerned, a naturally pretty woman like Nicolette Johnson was far easier on the eyes.
You 're on the job. You 're not supposed to notice things like that, his conscience reminded him.
That made Jackson smile slightly. He might be working. And he was certainly not in the market for romance of any kind. But that did not mean he was unable to appreciate this kind of loveliness, any more than he could overlook a gorgeous Texas sunset or the shining, coppery coat on a special chestnut-colored mare out at his ranch.
His smile threatened to widen and he had to stifle it. He could just imagine what Ms. Nicolette Johnson would think of having her beauty compared to that of a fine horse, even if it was one of the nicest compliments he could have bestowed.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
K-9 Kind of Love
By Michelle Renee Woods
This is one book out of a series about the Texas K-9 unit. The books are by different authors but involve some of the same characters. So this is a book that can be read as a stand alone or with the others in the series. However you do it, I'm sure you'll enjoy the adventure.
Nicki Johnson is a woman in her thirties who has just gone through a shocking break up that has left her with no money and a pregnancy. Yet, she is determined to work hard and set things right. A break in and many following attacks causes her world to not only turn upside down, but inside out.
Lucky for Nicki, the handsome lawman Jackson Worth is assigned to keep her safe, and he comes with a bomb sniffing dog that wins over Nicki's heart immediately. Jackson is a man of honor, and one not looking for a relationship, but for answers to what is behind all of the trouble that seems to follow Nicki.
The struggle for trust and truth come into play with these two characters throughout, as the mystery unfolds. From one suspenseful turn to another, their attraction and respect grow stronger for each other, yet they keep denying it. As a new Christian, Nicki is taking this whole fiasco one step at a time on faith and in prayer.
This is a page turner that keeps the reader trying to figure out who is doing it and why. What is going on? Who is telling the truth? Is the bad guy someone right there in the open that they should notice right away? And the romance is sweet. It's not a fast and harried romance, but one born out of respect and honor.
I enjoyed reading Explosive Secrets. It's full of one unexpected tragedy after another that keeps the story moving full speed ahead. Valerie shows how God can bring blessings even in times of trial. He is faithful and brings good out of the bad.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Explosive Secrets
By Karen A. Peale
I walked away from this book repeatedly, which is not like me. I'm sorry but I don't see how it can get 5 stars, but that is just my opinion. I had a hard time believing she acted like she was 34 years old. It didn't pan out for me and suspense part was very slow. I enjoyed the uncle and his personality. The dog was fantastic and the hero very nice. I just couldn't get into their love story. It happened too fast and she just left me lukewarm. So far the book written by Margaret Daley has been the best in the series.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Explosive secrets
By Clare O'Beara
The 'Texas K9' team are back on the streets for more action in these linked books by different authors. Detective Jackson Worth and his black Labrador Titan are called to a possible bomb threat in the town of Sagebrush. A lady called Nicolette has received a threatening phone call. When Titan alerts, Jackson manages to save her from the explosion that follows in her apartment.
Nicki is pregnant, dumped by the boyfriend who used her credit cards, losing her cook's job - and has no idea why a criminal gang is after her. Yes, her sneaky cousin Ariana was killed by drug dealers, but she's a survivor, and she's sure she'll make it. Jackson's boss keeps Nicki under watch by arranging for her to cook on Jackson's small ranch, where he lives with his elderly uncle. Smart enough to foil more attacks, Nicki concedes the sense in agreeing. Jackson, who's returned from Afghanistan with the explosive-tracing dog, admires the lady, but he's certain that law-enforcement and romance don't mix. It soon turns out to be tough enough just keeping her alive.
There is action and a great sense of place in EXPLOSIVE SECRETS, more than some other books because not all the action is set in built-up areas. Valerie Hansen pulls in detectives from the earlier books - I really felt concerned that a police Rottweiler had been injured by a shooter, having followed her work in 'Guard Duty'! We get to meet all the K9 unit taking it easy at a barbecue. However the book can be read as a standalone.
While this is written as inspirational fiction I do find it hard to justify Nicki's being thankful so frequently. But I understand how a young deserted mother-to-be would wish to find support in a caring community, and she has found her way back to being a Christian recently. The girl inspires a protective instinct in Jackson which encourages a relationship, but she is not just looking for a father for the baby. Give Valerie Hansen's book about this brave bomb-detecting team a try, especially if you like dogs; then read the rest of the series!
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