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Above ‘N’ Beyond describes the actions of K-9 Sergeant Jamie Pataglio in this delicious tale of undercover sleuthing. Jamie has agreed to go undercover for the feds in return his jailed father will get paroled so he can get cancer treatment unavailable where he is. This is a fast-paced mob story that will keep you enthralled. Jamie and Bella are magical together and Jax is just the best boy ever,
This is a fantastic finale to a fabulous series.
Great book with two strong main characters! Loved the book with its faced paced intensity, the raw passion and the action. I laughed and really liked the character development. No major surprises but a really great book. I haven’t read the others yet but now definitely will! I was hooked from the beginning and didn’t want to stop reading.
Fast paced. Enjoyed the relationships with their dogs. Spice was good. Fell in love a little too fast imo. I wanted more tension. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this arc!
I’m a huge romantic suspense junkie (Thank you, Nora Roberts, for spawning my addiction!). I took a chance on a new-to-me romantic suspense author with Lock ‘N’ Load, and since then, I’ve devoured all of Tee O’Fallon’s Federal K-9 books. Above ‘N’ Beyond brings us the series conclusion. I’ve honestly enjoyed every bit of the time I’ve spent in this world she has dreamt up for us, and I’m incredibly downcast to see it end. All the books are standalone titles, but besides being a romantic suspense fan, I also love series books, so my default is always to recommend reading all of them in order. Even with standalone titles, I still feel like you get a better reading experience this way. That said, you can jump into the Federal K-9 world with this one without feeling lost. A few previous characters make a quick appearance in the story, but you don’t have to know any backstory to be absorbed in this one from the very first page.
Plenty of action, suspense, intrigue, and steam are within this book's pages. It reads like the best TV series conclusion episode with the intense emotional rollercoaster ride Ms. O’Fallon straps us in for beginning with chapter one. With an incredibly tortured hero, a strong and stubborn but big-hearted heroine, a few secondary characters you want to like and hate at the same time, and a seriously cold-hearted and twisted villain, I couldn’t have loved it more, proving once again why this author is an automatic 1-click for me.
NICUnusre’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jax is my favorite! What an amazing friend, companion, and of course K-9. This is a great story and addition to a fantastic series. The story was gripping and has me in tears or laughing throughout. While Jax is my favorite, second would be the dad. His role near the end of the story…oh so sweet. Bella is a fierce character which is fitting with all the other women in this series. The hurdles she faces in this story are jaw dropping and sad, but her love of friends and of course Gnocchi make her tough and willing to take action. Jamie…I have been waiting to learn more about him from his interactions with the guys in the other books, and I am so happy with his story and journey! The ending with the whole group of friends, dad, and of course the K-9s had me cheering! Love this world.
Above 'N' Beyond by Tee O' Fallon is such a wonderful read. This is my first time reading a Federal K-9 book and I loved it.
This book have a little bit of suspense, angst, action packed, full of dilemma, high sexual tension, hot spicy scenes, heart breaking moments and tears. I really love our strong female character which is Bella. Bella poured her hardworks into her bistro and we can see how much she love her restaurant which is her pride and joy. While, Jamie make me swoon with how sweet he is by helping Bella with all he can from bartending, to the restaurant and with the dogs. The interaction between them are just too sweet for my heart and we can't just forget about the cuteness of our Jax and Gnocchi. I just can't find anything that I dislike about this book. It is just perfect.
I'll definitely be waiting for more books from Tee O'Fallon and I'm looking forward to read the next story.
Oh no…this is the final book of the K9 series that I fell in love with. To me, this was the perfect amount of romance and suspense. Jaime infiltrated a dangerous crime family while Bella, is infatuated with him. Jaime is kind and protective of Bella and the perfect guy in my opinion. They both had family drama to deal with which made everything more exciting. I’m really going to miss this series as it was one of my favorites for sure. I received an ARC copy.
A great romance for fans of all aspects of the genre - I thought it was well written and engaging, the romance was sweet and I enjoyed all of the characters.
This was my first book in the series and it definitely won’t be my last!! I have to go back and read all the others now. I enjoyed it and thought Bella and Jimmy/Jamie’s chemistry was really well developed!
Can one suffer from romance ennui? While I have enjoyed previous books by this author, I found it difficult to get into this one. There was certainly some excitement re the mafia/under cover aspect. I just didn’t feel the romantic spark between Jamie and Bella. And I found their romance somewhat predictable. I loved the canine antics of Jax and Gnocchi.
K-9 Sergeant Jamie Pataglio, went undercover in a maximum-security prison in order to get inside the Mancusco crime family. After six months of work, he is finally in and can leave the prison a free man, and stepping into the case that will hopefully help him win his sick father's freedom. He expected the danger, the crime, and the unknown. What he did not expect is Bella Bianco.
Bella Bianco, is believed to be a part of the crime family and is a person of interest of the FBI, but she is an unwilling participant and she wants her Bistro to be hers and hers alone. Her aunt refuses to sell her her part of the Bistro, and leaves Bella to do things she never thought she would have to do. When she first meets Jamie's undercover persona she was immediately drawn to him. The more she gets to know him the more unexpected he becomes. If anyone finds out the secrets these two hold, their life could end up in jeopardy.
After reading the other six books in the Federal K-9 series, we never got to really know Jamie. He was a mysterious character that would appear and his friends would ask questions and then he would disappear again. I was glad to finally get to know Jamie and he was everything and more that we have learned the characters in this series are. I kept rooting for these two characters to get everything they want. I loved how well the emotional aspect of these characters was written, and you feel them right along with them. So don't forget your box of tissues. While the initial part of their relationship was built on a lie, they get to know each other, and the truth does come out. I loved how his friends were right there for him as soon as he called to have his back. The guys in this series are stand up guys, and guys us women wish were standing at our backs. I always know I am diving into a binge read and an awesome book when I pick up a book from Tee O'Fallon and this book is no different. I highly recommend this book, this series, and any book by this author.
I received this ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review from NetGalley.
Above N Beyond, book seven in the Federal K-9 series is filled with non stop action, danger and secrets abound as Port Authority K-9 Sergeant Jamie Pataglio along with his K-9, Jax work deep undercover in order to gain information to help his dad who is dying in prison. What he never expected is Bella, the heart and soul of Bianca’s Bistro to not only inadvertently help him but also to sweep him off his feet. She in nothing like he expected and the attraction and chemistry between these two is off the charts and that in itself puts them both in more danger. But first they need unfold the secrets her family is concealing, eliminate the danger lurking around every corner and take down her family who is laundering money through the bistro that she loves so much.
This new installment of the series kept me on the edge of my seat while reading. It is a story filled with tension and suspense entwined with romance. Perfect reading material for the start of the chilly weather. I've read several books in the series, and I can say that every single one can be considered as a standalone even though the characters are reappearing in the books. I enjoyed reading this one as I enjoyed reading the previous installments. Highly recommend it to everyone who wants to read this kind of book.
Above ‘N’ Beyond is the seventh book in Tee O'Fallon’s Federal K-9 series and another action-packed suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The loveable K-9’s always capture your heart, but there’s plenty of off the charts passion and intense chemistry for us romantics too.The author writes realistic characters that have imperfections and emotional scars which form their cautious and guarded view on relationships. She also ensures that the plot is easy to follow, has a believable timeline and all the elements of a great story.
Ms O’Fallon is on my ‘Must Read’ list and hasn’t disappointed me yet.
Above and beyond the call of love!
This is a lovely, lively story about two people who are forced to interact with the mob and how they find a way to trust each other despite their tenuous connection. Jamie, along with his K9, Jax, are assigned to go deep undercover in the mafia family controlled by Bella's aunt. Bella dreams of nothing more than cutting ties completely, but her aunt has control of Bella's restaurant and refuses to let Bella buy her out.
I really loved the way their attraction was built up. They both have reasons to not trust the other, yet their innate connection says otherwise. As they get closer to each other, they get closer to the truth behind the family's operation, but as Jamie gets closer to shutting them down, the danger gets closer as well.
I loved Bella's determination to forge her own path, and I absolutely adored Jamie and his devotion to Bella, despite what his job is telling him. This was a fast-paced, action-packed story, with most of the action taking place over just a couple weeks. The side story of Jamie's family was heartbreaking, but with an eventual HEA. Jamie and Bella enjoy their own HEA, too, and I appreciated seeing Bella's dream finally come true.
I was delighted to see that all the couples and K9s from the earlier books were included in this story. The camaraderie between all the men is always fun to read about. If you need your fix of romantic suspense with a side of hero dog, this is the author you should be reading. Every book is a gem, every couple is unforgettable. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
This is a page turner from the first page. Undercover cop and a woman whose family is the mob. Sacrifice for family and empty promises. Add a K-9 and the story is wonderful. Bravo!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
I believe this is the last book in this wonderful series and I will miss not only the all alpha males but also their wonderful K-9 side kicks who often steal the show
In this fast paced totally engaging offering we meet Sergeant Jamie Pataglio who is determined to bring down the Mancusco crime family to the point that he went to jail to give himself and in Now released he is part of the crime family working out of the Italian Bistro The only problem is that Bella Bianco the "Godmothers" niece isn't happy about her restaurant been used this way and Jamie is finding it hard to keep his secrets from her Will she forgive him when the truth comes out and can they build a future together You will have to read to see
Great book. I love this series and this kept me guessing till the end. I could not put it down. Lots of plot twists and turns, that kept me intrigued and page turning till the last sentence.
Last in series, steamy, fast-paced, thrilling and tying up of loose ends…
I am so bummed. This is the last in this superlative series of alpha men and the dogs they trust with their lives as well as the women with whom these men are lucky enough to find love. Book covers are wow too.
Port Authority K-9 Sgt Jamie Pataglio is undercover for the FBI. They have a deal. He brings the evidence to put away the Mancuso crime family and his father gets out of prison to keep him alive. The clock is ticking…
What “Jimmy Santoro” aka Jamie Pataglio does not account for is Bella Bianco, the cousin and niece to the infamous, “Godmother” of the Mancuso family. Bella is suspected of being as bad as the rest of them, but Jimmy finds out his perception has just been wrong, very wrong. I fell in love with Jax and Gnocchi. We also get to hear updates about the alpha characters with their women and dogs from previous books. Chapter 17 is intense, chapter 29 made me cry and then chapter 35! It is not necessary to have read any other book in this series to understand this book but I think you may get the “O’Fallon bug” and need to read the others. Just saying…
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through Entangled and NetGalley. If you like a thrill-a-minute narrative with a sweet and swoony love story, you will want to read this book and series for that matter.
Tee O'Fallon certainly did justice to this series with the final book, Above 'N' Beyond. It is action-packed with a family of villains that need to be stopped. However, all of the family are not corrupt. It takes some time for Jamie Pataglio to get the lowdown on each family member. Being undercover is not a task for the meek or mild but Jamie/Jimmy is p to the job including the beginning with him being in a maximum-security prison as part of his cover.
Bella Bianco thought that she could love her family without being part of it but her aunt has other plans which is always obeyed. As Jamie and Bella meet it is obvious that there is an instant attraction, but a slow burn buildup. This makes for an even more enticing read if that is possible. Lives are on the line; hearts may be broken but criminals must be stopped.
Most if not all the previous book main characters make appearances which is a good thing at the final showdown. If this is the first book you have read in this series, don’t fret, it reads well on its own. Actually it will make you have a strong desire to read the other federal agents and meet their astonishing K-9 partners. A great rousing finish to this outstanding romantic suspense series.
An ARC of the book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley which I voluntarily chose to read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.