Title: Through the Fire
Author: Katie Ruggle
Series: Rocky Mountain K9 Unit #4
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Published: 28 August 2018
Pages: 416
Format: eARC
Source: Publisher via Netgalley
Reading Challenges: Netgalley and Edelweiss, 2019 New Release, Blogger Shame
Through the Fire, the fourth and last book in the Rocky Mountain K9 Unit series. It picks up from the explosive ending in book three.
This installment differs from the previous books. In this story the heroine is not looking to hiding her identity. She is a police officer. The one thing she shares with the other heroines is that of running from her past. During her relocation to Monroe she meets an awkwardly social, Wesley Marshall.
Wes is a math/computer genius and local fire spotter. Hermit by choice be lives in the middle of now where. He has no friends and finds comfort in his gadgets. As a result, he has difficulty interacting on a social level.
Oh my, I loved their first encounter, which was awkward but sweet. It had me smiling from ear to ear.
Kit’s meeting with her coworkers did not go so well. They kept her at a distance and refused to listen when she disclosed her suspicions regarding their women’ newest roommate. I understood why they reacted the way they did, but Kit being the newcomer was clueless.
I enjoyed the romance. Wes is so adorable. His interaction with Kit was so full of sweetness and it made me smile throughout it all. I loved how Wes slowly came out of his shell. One highlight for me was when he called his sister to get romantic advise. Awww.
The villain had everyone fooled, well except for Kit and Sam. Kit knew she was up to no good if only she could convince the others. The twist at the end shocked me to the core. That turn of events never once entered my mind, but it fit the story. My heart went out to those who were affected by the event.
I enjoyed this installment; it was fun, sweet and suspenseful. The tying up of the story surrounding Jules was a long time coming, and I thought it was well done.
Conclusion/Recommendation
Another hit from Ruggle. Fans of romantic suspense would enjoy this series. I recommend that you read the previous books before venturing to this one.
Kit Jernigan despairs of ever fitting in with her new tight-knit K9 unit. They’ve been through too much to open their arms to a stranger―and as mysterious fires begin raging across Monroe, she can’t convince them to trust her long enough to catch the woman she knows is responsible.
Wesley March, local fire spotter, knows Kit is right, and he’s willing to help her prove it. But the more time they spend together, the closer they get…and the more danger they’re in. A member of the K9 unit’s inner circle is determined to get revenge―no matter who gets burned in the process.
This time, it’s personal.
Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit Series:
Run to Ground (Book 1)
On the Chase (Book 2)
Survive the Night (Book 3)
Through the Fire (Book 4)
My love of reading started at an early age when a family friend gave me a copy of Wuthering Heights. That was all it took. I was hooked, and I’ve rarely been without a book since. I’m not particularly picky when it comes to genres. Give me a good story, characters I can connect with, and a plot that keeps me turning the pages, and I’m happy. Books have taken me on countless adventures and allowed me to experience so many different lives, places, and stories. I created this blog to share my love of books, connect with other book lovers, and hopefully help you find your next addictive read. If a book keeps me up way past my bedtime, you’ll probably hear about it here!
When I’m not reading, I enjoy cooking, listening to music, and watching television.
When I’m not reading, I enjoy cooking, listening to music, and watching television.
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I really need to give her books a try. I keep saying that. They look sweet
Ooh a great first meet is so much fun. I think I need it just for that. lol
Nadene I love novels with dogs and I’ve heard some really good stuff about this series. Thanks for the review
I really liked the first 3 books in this series and just bought this one. I can’t wait to start reading and am thrilled to see that you enjoyed it as much as you did.
It’s an author and a series I really need to try!
I’ve only read a couple of her books but this does sound like a book that I would like.
Love K9 suspense stories so much and I can tell you really enjoyed the series. Looks like I need to grab each one and start from the beginning. Hugs and Happy Tuesday! RO
So many people love this author and this series, I really do need to pick up the first book. Great review!