Trained to Protect
by Linda O. Johnston

A cop falls for the woman he’s sworn to protect

A K-9 Ranch Rescue romance

From the moment Elissa Yorian arrives at Chance K-9 Ranch, an unknown foe has her in his sights. Fortunately, Officer Doug Murran is on the case. As he tracks Elissa’s mysterious enemy, he does his best to resist the electricity he feels every time he looks at her. Still, their passion might not be enough to protect Elissa from a murderer…

Originally published October 2018 (K-9 Ranch Rescue #2) in Harlequin Romantic Suspense #2014 in mass market paperback and eBook.

Other Books by Linda O. Johnston

Canine Protection
Shelter of Secrets Book 4

Feline Fatale
Kendra Ballantine, Pet-Sitter Mystery Book 9

Howl Deadly
Kendra Ballantine, Pet-Sitter Mystery Book 8

Never Say Sty
Kendra Ballantyne, Pet-Sitter Mystery Book 7

Double Dog Dare
Kendra Ballantyne, Pet-Sitter Mystery Book 6

The Fright of the Iguana
Kendra Ballantyne Pet-Sitter Mystery Book 5

Meow is for Murder
Kendra Ballantyne, Pet-Sitter Mystery Book 4

Fine-Feathered Death
Kendra Ballantyne, Pet-Sitter Mystery Book 3

Sit, Stay, Slay
Kendra Ballantyne, Pet-Sitter Mystery Book 1

Harlequin Romantic Suspense December 2023 - Box Set

CSI Colton and the Witness
The Coltons of New York Book 11

Nonstop Spaniels
Pet Rescue Mysteries Book 4.5

The Soldier's K-9 Mission

Undercover Cowboy Defender
Shelter of Secrets Book 3

Linda O. Johnston's Bio

Linda O. Johnston, a former lawyer who is now a full-time writer, currently writes for Harlequin Romantic Suspense. Her stories include the upcoming Shelter of Secrets miniseries and the K-9 Ranch Rescue miniseries, as well as stories for the HRS ongoing Colton series. She also writes mysteries, which have included the Barkery & Biscuits Mystery Series and Superstition Mysteries for Midnight Ink, and the Pet Rescue Mystery Series and Kendra Ballantyne, Pet-Sitter Mysteries for Berkley Prime Crime---with more to come. And nearly all her current stories involve dogs.