His son is in danger And only one investigator and her K-9 can rescue him Two years after his wife's death, ex-marine Carlos Ruiz isn't looking for romance. But then army vet and security expert Natalie Rodriguez and her incredible K-9 walk into his life in the Everglades. Before long, the purely professional relationship turns all too personal, especially once Carlos's little boy goes missing. Now, as they follow the K-9's every lead, uncovering the truth becomes vital to the child's rescue. And to securing their all too precarious future... From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the South Beach Security: K-9 Division series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Sabotage Operation Book 2: Escape the Everglades Book 3: Killer in the Kennel Book 4: Danger in Dade