Top Secret Target (Military K-9 Unit)

Suspense, mystery, and romance, what more do you need? Ethan is assigned a case working to find the Red Rose Killer, who has threatened his ex-wife. Enter in a look a like PI they pose as a reunited couple. As the danger increases will they find a way to not only stay safe, but admit to their growing feelings as well? Or will the they realize the truth too late? Dana Mentink has done it again with this fabulous fast paced book! I couldn’t put the book down! I love the keys terry and suspense, and how the characters seem so real, and deal with some very real emotions and problems. Plus, throw in a cute K-9 and who can resist? I received a copy in exchange for my honest review, which I have been given.

Kendra and one of the women on the Red Rose Killer's to do list could pass for twins, Ethan had been married to that woman. In order to draw the Red Rose Killer out Kendra agreed to be bait, and Ethan agreed to protect her by pretending that him and his ex-wife was getting back together. This book had so many twist and turns I could hardly keep up. This book has attempted murder by more than one person, a wasp nest, kidnapping, a bomb, and God leading Kendra and Ethan to realize you can find true love with the person God has chosen for you.

Five stars---excellent read filled with lots of intrigue and romance!!! Great storyline and characters!! Highly recommended for everyone!! Great book that is a faith-based story!

I picked up the first book in this series at Walmart. However with all the craziness in the world going on when I went back for the next ones in the series they were all gone! Serious disappointment! This series is amazing and each book I read just gets better, I am so happy than each new author in the series is able to continue the story. I absolutely love that the books are well written and a love story can be enjoyed without all of the smut. Thank for a great read! I can’t wait to start the next!!!!

Dana has done it again! Fantastic story with strong characters. It's definitely a great read. It was tough to put down the book, but I did. It was easy to make the time to read it because it held my interest!

You novelists keep throwing me off in this series! About the time I have figured a possible direction, you bring in something completely having me scrambling to catch up! Thanks for a great read, Dana!

This was an exciting book. I couldn’t put it down. I was sorry for it to be over. I love the dogs and truly admire the K9 ‘s of all walks of life. The surprise ending was terrific!!!!

This was a fast moving book near the end. Full of suspense and excitement and action and surprises. With a twist that I wasn't expecting.

This whole series has been so good. Each author's contribution has kept me in suspense but also thankful for the great inspirational aspect too.

Somewhat different than what I expected, but many different turns in the book but I found it to be very good.

Suspense, mystery, and romance, what more do you need? Ethan is assigned a case working to find the Red Rose Killer, who has threatened his ex-wife. Enter in a look a like PI they pose as a reunited couple. As the danger increases will they find a way to not only stay safe, but admit to their growing feelings as well? Or will the they realize the truth too late? Dana Mentink has done it again with this fabulous fast paced book! I couldn’t put the book down! I love the keys terry and suspense, and how the characters seem so real, and deal with some very real emotions and problems. Plus, throw in a cute K-9 and who can resist? I received a copy in exchange for my honest review, which I have been given.

Kendra and one of the women on the Red Rose Killer's to do list could pass for twins, Ethan had been married to that woman. In order to draw the Red Rose Killer out Kendra agreed to be bait, and Ethan agreed to protect her by pretending that him and his ex-wife was getting back together. This book had so many twist and turns I could hardly keep up. This book has attempted murder by more than one person, a wasp nest, kidnapping, a bomb, and God leading Kendra and Ethan to realize you can find true love with the person God has chosen for you.

Five stars---excellent read filled with lots of intrigue and romance!!! Great storyline and characters!! Highly recommended for everyone!! Great book that is a faith-based story!

I picked up the first book in this series at Walmart. However with all the craziness in the world going on when I went back for the next ones in the series they were all gone! Serious disappointment! This series is amazing and each book I read just gets better, I am so happy than each new author in the series is able to continue the story. I absolutely love that the books are well written and a love story can be enjoyed without all of the smut. Thank for a great read! I can’t wait to start the next!!!!

Dana has done it again! Fantastic story with strong characters. It's definitely a great read. It was tough to put down the book, but I did. It was easy to make the time to read it because it held my interest!

You novelists keep throwing me off in this series! About the time I have figured a possible direction, you bring in something completely having me scrambling to catch up! Thanks for a great read, Dana!

This was an exciting book. I couldn’t put it down. I was sorry for it to be over. I love the dogs and truly admire the K9 ‘s of all walks of life. The surprise ending was terrific!!!!

This was a fast moving book near the end. Full of suspense and excitement and action and surprises. With a twist that I wasn't expecting.

This whole series has been so good. Each author's contribution has kept me in suspense but also thankful for the great inspirational aspect too.

Somewhat different than what I expected, but many different turns in the book but I found it to be very good.

Loved the humor in this story and the center of the story being God’s will for our lives! My hero...Titus the doggie!

I absolutely love this series of books. Everyone that I have read is wonderful. I fully recommend this book and believe that it will be enjoyable to the review.

I love this series and look forward to completing it. While hunting serial killer, Boyd Sullivan, each book has new good guys and new bad guys, making each story interesting on its own.

Writer imagine of character in the story is amazing good. Storylines basically finding the killer getting interesting and to stop.

Enteraction between the dogs and there handlers are so amazing. They are so in tune with each other that they know what the other is going to do.

What an awesome love story, including all the drama trying to catch two killers and discovering one hidden killer who came out of the woodwork when no one expected it!!! Wow!!!!

In my opinion this book has it all...a great plot with a unique twist, 2 strong characters, plenty of villains and lots of unexpected twists and turns.

A great book in this series

Good book in the series. I liked the military base setting including the k-9 dogs. Reading series out of order is ok

Full of suspense, with twists and turns and romance. Surprise ending. Keeps your interest until the end. Worth the time to read

Christmas present

Continuing series book

Good book. Have bought rest in series.

I little repetitive but I love dogs and love series type stories. Interesting how they use separate authors. Unless they are pseudonyms

I would like the down load I paid for!!!!!!!

I can’t wait to get started reading this series since I really enjoy all of these authors who are my favorites!

Fast, fun reading. Some interesting twists and turns, two interesting characters.

I like this author. I like that it is a clean read, and mystery is woven throughout.

This was great! Can't wait to read the other books in this series. Each one has so many twists, this one will surprise you.

I loved this book especially Titus the dog and hope he was used in this book, I feel that this book was very well written...

Suspense, action, evil bad guy and k9 dogs helping solve the mystery.... And love, of course

Worth the money hard to put down

Really like this series of books!

Wonderful book. Loved it

Love the book.

Dana Mentink's books just keep getting better. Caught my attention right away and didn't let go. Ethan and his partner Titus (K-9 team) are detailed to his ex-wife's look-a-like friend. A killer is on the loose and then a few other twists are thrown in. Ethan is in the Air Force but pulled into a detail against his will for another branch of service. Kendra looks enough like Ethan's ex for the killer to come after her not realizing she's a stand-in. You think you have it figured out and suddenly there is a turn that throws your own conclusion into the trash. How would you like to guard someone that looks like an ex you just want to forget and never see again? I received this book as an ARC and the review is voluntary. All opinions are my own and I can honestly say that Dana is one of my favorite authors. I loved this book and read it in one day. Can't wait to read her next book "Cowboy Bodyguard". Will be reading it tonight and tomorrow so look for my review. Top Secret Target is due out in June and Cowboy Bodyguard is due out in July by Harlequin. Highly recommend anything that Dana Mentink writes.

This book had me hooked from the very beginning. It had me reading and turning those pages as fast as I could. The story is solid and the pace is fantastic. There's never a moment to be bored while trying to catch the Red Rose Killer. While this is the third book in the Military K-9 Unit series it can totally be read as a standalone. I will admit there were a few times that I thought I should know what was going on with certain characters because they were written as if the reader were already familiar with them. I'm assuming they have appeared in the previous books and their stories were already told. It wasn't enough to distract me from the story and I'm not complaining but merely stating it's there. While the Red Rose Killer is the common thread to the series this book also has a story that has closure at the end so it isn't necessary to keep reading the series if you don't want to. I liked this. I got to read a fantastic book but don't feel pressured to keep on reading the series to find out what happens to Ethan and Kendra. I liked these two characters and am glad they got their own story. This story is action-packed, fast-paced, and so easy to read. In fact, I read most of the story in one sitting. Once I got started reading I got so involved in the story that I forgot everything else around me and was totally into what was going on with the characters. I even got a wee bit giddy when I picked up on something that the characters didn't. If you only know Dana Mentink through her funny social media videos/posts and are thinking there's no way that lady can write a suspense book worth anything then just stop. Think again. Dana Mentink is one of the best at writing edge-of-your-seat suspense stories. This book proves it and I recommend it to fans of the genre or to first-time readers of the author. You won't be disappointed. I received a free copy of this book from the author and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine.

Review of Dana Mentink’s newest book “Top Secret Target” This is the second book I have read of Dana’s that is a part of a series where each book in the series is written by a different author, continuing the story line. Both books have been about K-9 units, this last one about Military K-9 units. Top Secret Target was a pleasure to read. Dana’s ability to describe movement and facial expressions of a dog to where you can imagine the scene is uncanny. Like when Titus jumped on the bed, laid down and showed he felt no remorse for taking over the whole bed. When Titus barks and scares a cat, Ethan scolds him, the look Titus gives Ethan says “But it was a cat”. The story of a killer on the loose, battle lines drawn between the police and military police and how much info each needs to give the other, along with personal battles between ex’s and learning to forgive make Top Secret Target a book I have read 3 times and enjoy more every time I read it. A personal note to Dana, Dana I would love for you to write a series on the K-9 units where you write all of the series. To read how you bring about the finish of something you started but was a continuous threat. Like your series of the private eyes but with two common threads. In your private eye series you had the family as the common thread. But each book followed one of the sisters. This series I envision you writing would 1. Follow the same reason the K-9 Unit is on the scene, be it a serial killer or missing persons and 2. Keep the story line going not by each person but by each animal you introduce to the readers. Just a thought. Great writing on Top Secret Target. Can’t wait for the next book!

I somehow got behind on this Military K-9 Unit series so I happily get to play catch-up with books 3, 4 & 5 -- and have to do it quickly since the sixth book releases in September. And this is a long series -- nine books! I'm not sure I can handle the over-arcing suspense through to November! That wily Sullivan (crazy killer/stalker dude) is so brazen it has me spitting mad! Gah! Thankfully, each story has it's own mystery (or two) to solve so each book brings some resolution and, of course, a romantical happily-ever-after. :-) But, oh no, early on I feared that I wouldn't connect with this heroine because of this: "I don't like dogs," she snapped. "That's okay. He probably doesn't like you either." (p17) Bwahahaha -- great comeback, Ethan! And one of the reasons I loved him right away. He and his dog, Titus, are simpatico. Seriously, they know what the other is thinking and the they finish each other's sentences. Blissful sigh -- I do so adore a dog whisperer hero! And Titus -- that's him on the cover, isn't he handsome? -- well, he's right up there as far as hero material go so this book offers up double swoons for the canine devotees out there. Thankfully, Kendra warms up to Titus -- seriously, how could she resist his charm? Speaking of which, Ethan has a bushel full of his own so I was a goner for most the read. Luckily there were enough hair-raising moments to slap me out of my fangirling stupor. And it's all punctuated with some great (and unexpected) laugh-out-loud moments! That's sweet perfection to this happily-ever-after-lovin' reader.

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Top Secret Target. This is the third book in the continuity series Military K-9 Unit. This has been an awesome series and I look forward to reading the next book. Dana is one of my favorite authors. This story is well written, action packed, and fast paced. Dana has interwoven her faith through the story like a well woven tapestry. You are going to love this one. Military Police Officer First Lieutenant Ethan Webb and his partner Titus are assigned to protect his ex-wife. Marine Lieutenant Jillian Masters is one of the targets for the Red Rose Killer. The last thing Ethan wants is to spend any time with his unfaithful ex-wife. Ethan has been requested personally by his ex-father-in-law, a Marine Lt. Colonel. When he arrives he finds a look alike is the woman he will be protecting. They are using her a bait and he is to pretend they are in love and getting back together. PI Kenda Bell owes Jullian. She helped her get away from her abusive ex-boyfriend and saved her life. She is willing to put a target on her back for Jillian and then her debt would be paid. She is upset when she learns that Ethan is to work with her. She does not need a man to protect her and besides her best friend, Baby (a cat) doesn't get along with Titus.. When she starts receiving threats and then is attacked it's hard to know if it's the Red Rose killer or her ex-boyfriend who is out of prison. One thing is for sure someone wants her dead. A difficult journey for these two soul. Both had been hurt and carry a lot of baggage. But God had a plan for these two, a good plan and not for evil. God ha a plan for you too. Give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life around.

This the third book in a new series, Military K-9 Unit. However, it is a standalone book also. For the ones who have not meandered into military territory and jargon, the military police as better known as MP’s. This a special police force that investigates and protects anyone or anything dealing with a military person. The new series introduces the MP’s and their canine partners. In this book, Dana Mentink shares insight into the special bond between an MP and his canine partner. If you love mysteries, this is an exciting, dynamic new book by one of the most talented new authors writing today. With her usual talent Mentink has crafter a well-written novel of suspense, intrigue, drama, and romance. She uses her words and the actions of the characters to give us insight just how the military police system works to protect its families and uses everyday experiences to create the scene. Can Ethan save the life of the woman pretending to be his true wife? Where is Ethan’s former wife and what is she doing? Read the book to explore all of this and more. Be sure that you meet Titus and become well acquainted with him! Along with all the drama and seriousness, this book turns out to be fun in ways you may not suspect. Be sure to grab a copy and READ!! Of course, my favorite thing was Titus!

Take my word for it, don’t start reading Top Secret Target by Dana Mentink too late at night. You might end up like me, finally falling asleep at 4:30 a.m.! I fell in love with Ethan Webb and his K-9 partner, Titus, at first contact. Kendra Bell only added to the anticipation of getting to the end of this episode in Love Inspired Suspense’s series Military K-9 Unit. I love Titus’s comical antics and Ethan’s tolerance and reaction to his partner sometimes falling out of his training to do things his own way. Kendra is a strong-willed private investigator hired to help track down a serial killer along with Ethan and Titus. Her past interferes and complicates their hunt. The remaining books in the series are written by other authors. I’ve read books by all except two of the writers, so I know the other books will be as gripping. Now to go on a search for the first two books. I received my copy of Top Secret Target in exchange for an honest review, which I have given.

Military police lieutenant Ethan Webb and his K-9 partner, Titus, are on the trail of a serial killer. A little twist in the investigation pops up when Ethan learns he must work with and guard a woman posing as his ex-wife, Jillian. Ethan must come to terms with old hurts and grudges to help fiercely independent private investigator Kendra Bell. Jillian helped Kendra escape from a dangerous past, so now Kendra feel she owes Jillian a favor--even if that favor is serving as bait for the serial killer. An escaped criminal ex-boyfriend is also after Kendra,seeking revenge for her part in his conviction. Throw in a couple of bodies Titus discovers in the woods behind Jillian's house, and you have a whole assortment of mysteries to solve! Once again, Dana Mentink has penned a seat-gripping, nail-biting novel chocked full of suspense, with romance and faith sprinkled in for added seasoning. If you want a quick, attention-grabbing/attention-holding novel to read, you can't go wrong with a Dana Mentink novel. Top Secret Target is certainly no exception. Without a doubt, this page-turner earns five stars!! Susan Simpson

Top Secret Target by Dana Mentink is a suspense-filled novel that has danger lurking around every corner! This fast paced read will have you on the edge of your seat! Kendra Bell owes Jillian her life and she is willing to "play the part" of Jillian to get a suspected killer to come after her. Kendra's part includes getting back together with Jillian's ex-husband, military police lieutenant, Ethan Webb. Kendra and Ethan, along with his K-9 partner, Titus, make a pretty good team, but will they be able to track down the killer before it is too late? Ethan and Kendra have to watch their backs because the killer isn't the only one who is after "Jillian". You will definitely want to check out this book to find out the rest of the story! The author really brings the characters to life. They experience circumstances that we can all relate to including, fear, frustration, anger, faith, hope and love. This book is part of the Military K-9 Unit series, a must-read series! Once you start reading this book, you won't be putting it down anytime soon! I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from the author and have given my honest opinion.

"The only thing keeping this dog from tearing you to pieces is me, so I suggest you stand still, very still, and tell me what I want to know." Military Police Lieutenant Ethan Webb and his K-9 partner, Titus, have been charged to protect the woman posing as his ex wife because a killer is after her. Ethan is not thrilled with this assignment, but he follows orders. Kendra Bell, who looks nearly identical to his ex wife, is a private investigator herself and hates the fact that she is the bait for this killer, who has killed many times before. She wants to help Ethan bring down the killer, but it appears another killer is after her! I am a forever fan of Dana Mentink. She does suspense well. As a southerner, I especially loved that she makes Ethan Webb a southerner. He was a great character and I loved him! His wit, his love for his dog, his devotion to duty. All these qualities make for a great hero. And Kendra is also a great character: sacrificial, determined to bring down not one but two criminals. Bravo! *My thanks to the publisher and author for a copy of this book. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.

Top Secret Target, by Dana Mentink, is the third book in the Military K-9 continuity series. This action packed page turner caught me right from the first page and had me turning page after page as the characters searched for The Red Rose Killer, before he strikes again, while trying not to become his next victims. In true Dana Mentink form, she did an amazing job of adding twists and turns to this story that I never saw coming right till the very end. From dodging bullets, to flying in a car over a cliff, to having a car trying to run over her, Kendra Bell P.I. along with Military Police Lieutenant Ethan Webb and his K-9 Titus, fight to the very end to capture not just one killer, but two and possibly more. Will they be able to catch the killer/killers before they themselves end up dead? Who can they trust when it seems almost everyone is a suspect? This book is a wonderful addition to the suspense series and I look forward to reading the next in this series. While this book is part of a continuity series, it can very well be read as a stand-a-lone novel, but I highly encourage you to pick up the others in this series as they too were great reads! I received a copy of this book from the author, but was not required to give an honest review. This is my honest opinion of this book.

Have you ever read a book and actually hugged it, while letting out a big sigh, when you were finished? This was my reaction after finishing this wonderful book by Dana Mentink. Embarrassingly, my teenage daughter came in at just that moment and asked me why I was hugging my book. When I started to explain, she quickly moseyed out of the room. (In her defense, I may have gone on and on about why I was hugging said book!) This story is excellent! Dana writes the best characters - especially of the K-9 variety! Ethan and Kendra are pretty awesome too. My favorite thing about this book is the pops of humor that are sprinkled throughout the book. Humor in a suspense book? Yes! And done perfectly! And the suspense? Well, I can’t say much, but I totally didn’t see “it” coming! And the end? Well, you will just have to read it! But, my picture was totally inspired by it. This is the third book in the Red Rose Killer series, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone. I highly recommend this wonderful book! 5 stars!!

This book was a great Military K-9 Unit series addition! It was what I would expect from this author. Her stories always feature a lot of action and character development and this book had both. I have a hard time putting one of her books down and that was the case with this one! Not only do we have the main case of the serial killer, the Red Rose Killer, but we have TWO other killers to deal with in this book! Does that make this an super action book or what? Ethan and Kendra are thrown together to work together simply because Kendra looks like Ethan's ex-wife and she's going to be "bait" for the Red Rose Killer. They clash from the get go! Then, there's the whole "she doesn't like dogs thing" and Ethan is a K-9 officer! I loved their interactions! The final scene in the book was the best part of the book and my very favorite! I think readers will enjoy it very much! I definitely recommend this book. I received this book from the author but was not required to write a review. My opinions are my own.

Top Secret Target is the third in the Military K-9 series, but it can totally be read as a standalone. I had not read the first two, but had no problem keeping up with the storyline. I always love a Dana Mentink book and this one is no exception. Her stories grab your interest from the beginning and will keep it until you have turned the very last page. Ethan, his dog Titus, and Kendra (posing as Jillian, Ethan's ex-wife) have been assigned the task of tracking down the Red Rose Killer. Apparently tracking down a serial killer was not action packed enough for Ms. Mentink because she threw in a few other nail-biting suspenseful storylines as well. It becomes very obvious from the beginning that someone is after Kendra who is posing as Jillian. Is it the Red Rose Killer, Kendra's abusive ex-boyfriend, or is it someone else?? You'll have to read to find out!! You won't be disappointed! I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Fast paced and unpredictable, Ethan Webb and his K-9 partner, Titus have their hands full protecting his former wife's lookalike. More than one suspect appears to be out to kill Ethan's former wife, and the plot thickens when it appears that her lookalike, Kendra Bell has some enemies of her own. I had no idea who the murderer was in this book. There are a number of suspicious characters who could be out to kill, but the real killer was not one I would have expected. With several suspects involved in this mystery, any number of people could pass for a sadistic murderer. They all have the means, but who has the motive? Only two suspects are on the radar, and Ethan, Titus and Kendra are all on alert. Don't miss this exciting thriller! It kept me up until the wee hours! Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book with no expectations for a positive review. All expressed opinions are my own.

Top Secret Target,is book number 3 in this series The Military K-9 series. this series is one of the books you cant put down just one more page turns into a lot more pages, mystery , romance, adventure, suspense twist, turns, it has them all.Ethans ex wifes lifes in danger a killer is after her, and Ethan has been told hes the one to protect her, but its not her he will be protecting its her double and i mean her double, Kendra does like the roll but she does it and in doing so shes on the run with Ethan dodging bullets and what ever the killers use to try and get them, Ethan and Kendra are in for a rough few months.also theres Titus a lovable K-9 pooch whos very loyal even to taking a bullet. you will find your self feeling as tho your there, i give this book a big fat 5 star and highly recommend it. I received a copy from the author. All opinions are my own.