Series:
Cutter's Code (Book 16)
Hunting for justice…
With a bodyguard dog.
As a powerful family tries to silence him, Jordan
Crockett feels more endangered than he ever felt in combat. That doesn't stop
him from telling Emily Bishop the truth about how her brother -- his best buddy
-- died. When she becomes a target, too, he'll do anything to protect her.
Luckily, the Foxworths and their incredible dog, Cutter, have his back…
Once again, the incredibly intuitive Cutter, the Foxworths'
amazing dog, has brought them another case of an underdog needing help - this
time via a set of dog tags. Jordan witnessed his best friend Eddie's death by
friendly fire and finds himself in the crosshairs of a powerful family that
doesn't want the truth to come out.
Eddie's sister, Emily, is still grieving Eddie's loss.
She's stunned when she receives a handwritten letter from Jordan revealing the
truth behind Eddie's death. A call to Sloan Dunbar (Operation Power Play) of
Accountability Counts, a group that helps people like Jordan, puts her in
contact with the Foxworth Foundation. I loved Emily's first contact with
Cutter. She thought his fur looked soft and fluffy until she saw his eyes.
"That gaze was anything but." I loved her first impression of Quinn
and Haley, too.
Jordan made his way from Missouri to Washington, hoping
to talk to Emily, but has difficulty mustering the courage. A chat with the
former military owner of the campground Jordan is staying at results in a visit
from Emily and the Foxworths. Once again, Cutter works his soothing magic on a
tense subject while urging Jordan forward at the same time. "I'm a lot of
things, dog, but I'm not a sheep." I loved Jordan's first encounter with
Quinn. I expected his immediate respect for Quinn. Jordan did not expect
Quinn's respect for him, even though he was "just a mechanic."
The first meeting between Emily and Jordan was intense. I
ached for Jordan and the guilt he felt over Eddie's death, even though it
wasn't his fault. He's stunned that Emily has no trouble believing that Eddie's
death happened the way Jordan wrote it to her. Neither expected the sparks of
attraction that flared between them or their instant connection. As the book
progressed and Emily and Jordan spent time together, those feelings grew
stronger. The biggest obstacle is Jordan's lack of self-confidence. There are
some lovely scenes of the two together, and I loved seeing Emily call him out
when he was down on himself. Of course, neither stands a chance against
Cutter's matchmaking magic, and it was always fun to see his efforts.
I loved watching Quinn and the others get to work, assembling
the facts needed to take down the man responsible for Eddie's death. It is
always fascinating to see the teamwork involved and the belief that success is
all but guaranteed. I enjoyed seeing characters from previous books play their
parts in this one. I laughed out loud to see Emily and Jordan's reactions to
the depth of support available. The tension ramped up as they prepared for the
final confrontation. It was every bit as satisfying as I expected, including
Cutter's part.
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