A lawman must protect a pregnant woman in jeopardy with the help of his brave canine partner in this suspenseful romance from New York Times bestselling author Shirlee McCoy, part of the Rookie K-9 Unit series.Attacked in her classroom, widowed teacher Ariel Martin's only thought is for her unborn child. When her student's brother, rookie K-9 Officer Tristan McKeller and his faithful dog save her life, she can't thank him enough. She knows Tristan won't rest until she's safe, but she doesn't want him or his police colleagues digging into her dangerous past. After all, the only person who would want to hurt her is dead...or is he? With her and her child's life on the line, she'll have to trust Tristan with her secrets if she wants to finally get the fresh start she's been desperately seeking.Experience more action-packed mystery and suspense in the rest of the Rookie K-9 Unit series: Book 1: Protect and Serve by Terri ReedBook 2: Truth and Consequences by Lenora WorthBook 3: Seek and Find by Dana MentinkBook 4: Honor and Defend by Lynette EasonBook 5: Secrets and Lies by Shirlee McCoyBook 6: Search and Rescue by Valerie HansenBook 7: Rookie K-9 Unit Christmas by Valerie Hansen and Lenora WorthFrom Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.