"If you tell, you die."
As a potential murder witness, rookie K-9 police officer Valerie Salgado is living with a death threat and caring for her young niece. And things get worse when FBI agent Trevor Lewis comes to Sagebrush, Texas. In exchange for her help on his case, Trevor offers Valerie protection, but Trevor has more walls around him than a maximum-security prison. And now Valerie must convince him that she, her niece and her K-9 partner would make the perfect family for him, if they can stay alive….
Texas K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners
In the Texas K-9 Unit series, danger strikes in Sagebrush, Texas, and a team of dedicated law enforcement officers relies on highly trained canine partners to track criminals, uncover evidence, and protect the vulnerable.
Each book offers a complete romance and suspense arc while building the larger world of this close-knit K-9 unit. From missing children and violent crime to drug investigations and targeted threats, every case places both handler and dog in the path of real danger.
These stories combine police work, high-risk investigations, and personal stakes. K-9 partners play a critical role, using scent detection, tracking skills, and loyal instincts to find what others cannot. As threats escalate, trust becomes essential between partners, teammates, and the people they are sworn to protect.
Set against small-town Texas backdrops, the series brings together fast-moving suspense and grounded relationships. The Christmas anthology closes the series with two connected stories where holiday celebrations are interrupted by attack, and K-9 officers must act quickly to stop the threat and safeguard the ones they love.
Texas K-9 Unit
Book 1: Tracking Justice by Shirlee McCoy
Book 2: Detection Mission by Margaret Daley
Book 3: Guard Duty by Sharon Dunn
Book 4: Explosive Secrets by Valerie Hansen
Book 5: Scent of Danger by Terri Reed
Book 6: Lone Star Protector by Lenora Worth
Christmas Anthology: Texas K-9 Unit Christmas by Shirlee McCoy and Terri Reed