Shattered Lullaby started off with a gripping scene. The heroine hears the murder of her sister and, scared for the life of her nephew, she flees and goes on the run. There was a ton a danger in the story and I never knew what was going to happen next.

I loved how Matt protected Lacy and her nephew. He cared more about her safety than his job, which was heroic. There was proof that what she claimed was true, so it wasn't blind belief. I also loved the whole Callahan family. I cannot wait to read the last book and see what happens next. ;)

All in all, Shattered Lullaby was a wonderful read and I recommend it.

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I always look twice at books with service dogs on the cover. This is book 4 of the Callahan Confidential series and brother Matt is now front and center not only as a police officer but as a protector of Lacy and her baby nephew. She is a witness to her sister's murder and he's a cop. They try to pin kidnapping charges against her. A nice addition to the Christian based series. Not overly preachy but a nice change from extreme violence and gore.

This is book 4 in the Callahan Confidential series. I have read all the books in this series and love them all, however if this is your first book to read in this series you will have no problem keeping up.

Matt Callahan is a handsome police K-9 officer. When Lacy Germaine is in desperate need of his help, he does all he can to keep her safe no matter what odds may be against her.

Lacy can't believe how her life is turned upside down. Will she be able to put aside her trust issues and trust this handsome K-9 cop, even though she knows not all police can be trusted.

I loved the action, suspense, mystery and romance in this book. The Callahan family have a great love and loyalty to each other. I look forward to hearing more from this series.

Shattered Lullaby by Laura Scott was a book that had me glued to my chair from the first page to the last. Loved meeting the rest of the family. I'll have to go back and read the other books that have the Callahan's in them. Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

Lacy Germaine is spending Spring Break at her sister's home, and helping with her 3mo old nephew, Rory. She acts quickly to protect Rory from his abusive father, dodging gunshots and escaping the house.



When Matt Callahan sees a shooter chasing Lacy and Rory he sends his trained K-9, Duchess, after their attacker. He insists on helping to protect them and bring their attacker to justice.



Matt helps Lacy to cope with the gravity of her situation, and Matt calls in his resources to help protect them. He is protective, has genuine concern for them, and non-threatening manner. He is open about his faith, and is great with Rory, he stands by Lacy and is there for her through the whole ordeal.



Lacy is under a lot of stress but she perseveres, and does everything that she can to take care of her nephew. She reacts with strength, courage, and thoughtfulness in a difficult time.



Full of action, mystery, suspense, love, faith and family, I loved Lacy and Matt's interaction as they come to depend on each other. I loved revisiting the Callahan family, and the camaraderie between Matt and his brothers.



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Shattered Lullaby by Laura Scott. This is the fourth book in the Callahan Confidential series. It can be read alone however. Matt is a K9 cop and Duchess is his partner. If you have been reading the series he is Maddy’s twin brother. The book immediately starts with action packed scenes. Lacy is on the run with her nephew, 3 month old Rory. She was at her sister’s house when she over hears her sister and husband fighting and shots go off. Matt and Duchess stop to assist them. The complication is that Lacy is that her brother in law is a police officer and she is not sure who she can trust.
Lacy and Matt make a good couple and team. There are some very cute scenes with the baby Rory. I thought Matt had an interesting back story that made him more likeable and a good fit for Lacy and Rory.
I felt it was a little too early for the ‘I love you’s’ but otherwise the relationship flowed well.
Fans of the series will be thrilled when Matt’s brothers help with the case.

Shattered Lullaby is a suspenseful story. (Who shot her sister and will they get to her and her nephew before she gets help and figures out who is after them.), Romantic story (surprisingly there is a little romance between Lacey and the K-9 Officer who is helping her out.), gunshot firing story (Lacey is woken up by the sound of gunfire-where she grabbed her nephew and ran. Why run-because her brother-in-law is the police) mysterious story (gun shots ring out at her while she is in the convenient store. Who is after her? This is where she meets the K-9 Officer.) Lastly this is a GODly story (because this is whom they put their trust in.).

I really liked this book. Lacy is staying with her sister when an argument wakes her up. When she hears her sister's plea and a shot, she scoops up her baby nephew and runs. She has a somewhat chance encounter with an officer and his K-9 partner. She is worried about the police because her brother in law, whom she believes just murdered her sister is an officer.

Matt Callahan believes Lacy's story and wants to help her. The two of them work well together. Lacy is hesitant to trust but needs to keep her nephew safe and Matt seems like the best option for that. I love how close the Callahan family is. They are there for each other, no questions asked.

This was a 4/5 for me. I truly enjoyed the book and can't wait for more about this family.

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy of my book. I received this book in exchange for my honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

The riveting action and chilling tension from the very start of the story carries through the tale and kept me on the edge, feeling as fidgeted and frustrated as the characters as the clues were not coming in, the potentially deadly attacks continued no matter where they were hiding, and time was running out to stay in hiding. Talk about living in the moment with the characters - truly an intense reading experience.
I have enjoyed the Callahan mini-series, the family that pulls together when the need arises, who always has each other back, and are ready to banter and tease as fast as protect. All the stories have been stand-alone novels even though the siblings have had roles in each of the stories.
Matt Callahan might be the youngest of the brothers, but he is no less capable, smart, and brave like the rest of them. His relationship with his K-9 partner tells so much about the kind of man he is, loving, caring, protective, that I immediately liked him. Matt's faith in God is unwavering, he trust's God's guidance and protection even as he faces the life and death moments while performing his job.
Lacy Germaine is a brave woman. I can't imagine the situation she finds her self in, yet she acts smartly and unselfishly, she puts the little nephew and his safety first and is willing to do anything to protect him, to provide for him, and take care of him in this dire situation they find themselves in. Lacy had never learned to pray or trust in the Lord, yet by Matt's example and guidance, she learns about personal faith in God and learns to pray both in need and in gratitude.
I loved Lacy and Matt and the connection they had. With the little nephew and the k-9 partner, the four of them made an instant little family unit, a team that obviously cared for each other, and were there for each other. The attraction between Matt and Lacy was palpable, and the way the romance part was dealt with, given time for the feelings to mature and grow, was just brilliantly, naturally done.
With intriguing, edge action and suspense, examples of faith in God both in good and bad times learning to trust in His guidance, mixed with sweet and tender romance, and a loving, rambunctious family, the story kept me mesmerized and captivated while I was completely absorbed in the tale. A great addition to the series!
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side

Lacy gets the surprise of her life when she wakes to the sound of her brother in law showing up in the house followed by a few gunshots knowing there's no hope for her sister. Quietly she escape with her nephew and runs into a K-9 officer while shes on the run. Things get even more complicated when an amber alert goes out on her and the child and she reveals to the K-9 Officer, Matt, that her brother in law is a officer and truly when it comes down to it who would the court believe? Matt will do everything he can to keep Lacy and her nephew safe while he is on the case to protect them and see what is really going on.

If you are looking for a clean christian romantic suspense book then look no further. This was such a great book with loads going on to keep the readers hooked. I loved seeing the drama unfold and how much Lacy was able to do her part in helping Matt find out what is going on. Its hard to describe this book without spoiling it so trust me when I say if you love a good clean romantic suspense book then your going to want to check this book out.

"Shattered Lullaby" is a Christian romantic suspense novel. It's the fourth in a series, but you can understand this book without reading the previous ones.

The heroine was sleeping at her sister's house, helping watch the baby while her sister filed for divorce, when an argument and gunshots wake her. She calls 911, grabs her nephew, and flees the scene. But her brother-in-law is a police officer, and apparently he's put out an Amber Alert on her after killing her sister. Afraid of the police not listening to her and not having positive experiences with men in general, she's reluctant to accept help from the K-9 officer who soon saves her from gunfire when leaving a convenience store. Together, they figure out why the bad guys are after her while dodging bullets.

I liked the hero and heroine, and they were a good team. I can see why they fall in love. The suspense came from the bad guys frequently attacking the heroine and the main characters not knowing who to trust. The hero teaches the heroine to pray when in danger and trust God for protection. They both learn to care for each other (and the baby) as they care for the baby and work together to solve the case. She almost accidentally managed to find critical clues as to who the bad guys were while at the same time some of her assumptions initially led them off the right track.

There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this suspenseful novel.