Part of an interconnected series written by multiple authors. Can be read as a standalone however parts of the story line continues throughout the series. Best if read in order.
Lots of special K-9's with personality
A precious preschooler overcoming her fear
A Marine determined to help as many dogs with the right person while keeping his family safe
An unsub who will stop at nothing to get what they want
A single mother trying to balance her work responsibility and being there for her daughter.

Cold Case PERIL
Dakota K-9 Unit
Maggie K. Black
Micah Landon is a dog trainer; he is also a man putting his life back together. He is investigating his stepmother’s murder which is a cold case.
Officer Lucy Lopez is a single mother, and a K-9 officer. Currently she is working on a weapons smuggling case involving Micah’s half-brother. Her experiences with men in the past have been disappointing.
Piper is a K-9 officer.
Someone wants Micah dead. Lucy and Micah meet when she witnesses someone trying to run him off the road. They have an instant attraction, both are very cautious. A second attempt on his life proves someone wants him dead. The Dakota K-9 Unit always work together; in this case Lucy takes the lead in this case.
This book is written with Christian values. None of the characters are perfect but neither are the readers. This book provides a demonstration of Grace. Both have suffered loss and pain, but both choose to trust God.
This is the fourth book in the Dakota K-9 Unit series. I am a dog lover, and this book appealed to me because of the delightful dogs as well as the well written plot. The plot begins with action and continues throughout the book. This is a great read; I will be looking for more books by author Maggie K. Black.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Lucy and her K-9 Piper are part of a task force looking into gun smuggling. They happen to be around and see when Micah and his therapy dogs are run off the road. They originally met when he helped place a dog with her young daughter. The task force has been looking for more information on leads that involve Micah's brother. The more time they spend together, the more incidents and danger surround them leading to a safe house for her family. There are secrets that come out and truths that have to be faced for peace and happiness to be found. Action, adventure and romance are found in this story. It may be part of a series but can be easily read as a stand alone.

This book was ok. The suspense element was pretty good. It picked up as the story went on. There was so much prayer in the book that it detracted from the story.

I loved listening to this book. wonderful narration. would definitely recommend for lovers of dogs. Would very much like to review other dog-related romance stories. I have been rejected for three of them.

Something about Cold Case Peril pulled me in right away — but what made me stay? It wasn’t just the danger or the mystery. It was the still, steady undercurrent of redemption running through every scene.

Micah Landon trains dogs, sure — but that’s not his deepest work. He’s rebuilding something in his soul. A man who’s known brokenness, yet still chooses gentleness. Lucy Lopez, strong in uniform, fierce in her love for her daughter, carries the kind of strength that doesn’t shout — it stays. And when their paths collide, it’s not flashy. It’s faith-filled.

They aren’t a picture-perfect pair. They’re a picture of grace in motion — two people shaped by loss, standing in the rubble, still choosing what’s right. Still choosing to trust.

This story made me think about the lies we bury, the truths we run from, and the God who lovingly uncovers it all in His perfect time. There’s real suspense here, yes — but also real surrender. Real hope. Because sometimes healing doesn’t begin until the pain resurfaces… and sometimes the most dangerous roads lead us back to the heart of God.

And the dogs? Oh, the dogs. I didn’t just smile — I felt something holy in their presence. Loyal. Watchful. Comforting. They weren’t background noise — they were living metaphors for how God walks beside us: protective, constant, good.

Narrator Patrick Zeller brought it all to life in such a grounded, honest way. I didn’t feel like a listener—I felt like a companion on the journey. Through every breath of fear and flicker of trust, I kept remembering: God doesn’t just rescue. He stays. He embraces. He protects.

I received a digital audi0book ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review in any way or for any reason. My honest and unbiased opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing style, the pacing, and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.

Woot! Puppies galore! Not only do we have an incredible K-9 centerstage, we also have an eclectic mix of therapy/guide dogs in various stages of training courtesy of our dog trainer hero. Absolute bookish heaven for this dog loving reader.

The tense opening scene starts off a sequence of nail-biting events that leave Micah stymied and Lucy suspicious. Are they case related or something more personal? Love the balance between suspense and slow-burn romance along with a healthy dose of canine shenanigans thrown in.

Once again the Dakota K-9 team pool their resources to sort through fact from fiction. Lucy’s in the lead as she develops a special rapport with Micah but the team always has her back. This is the fourth book in this multi-authored continuity series but reads well as a standalone. The over-arcing suspense plot is beginning to take shape and I’m excited to see where new leads take the team but I also enjoyed getting full resolution to the suspense unique to this book as well as a delightful happily ever after.

I enjoyed listening to the audio edition of ‘Cold Case Peril’ narrated by Patrick Zeller. So happy to see more of the Love Inspired and Love Inspired Suspense lines available in audio format.

My thanks to Harlequin Audio and Net Galley for providing me with an audio edition of this book.

Cold Case Peril by Maggie K. Black, narrated by Patrick Zeller is #4 in her Dakotah K-9 unit series. This is a clean, contemporary, Christian, mystery, suspense romance. Great audible book, liked the narrator. Enjoy, dog trainer Micah and Lucy Lopez and her K-9 Piper in their quest to find the gun smugglers. Snuggle up and enjoy. Releases July 1, 2025. Thank you to #NetGalley and #Harlequin Audio for this arc.

Cold Case Peril is a fantastic and well written romantic suspense. Loved the plot and the well developed characters. I highly recommend this book.

I enjoyed this inspired suspense with a K-9! A fast paced story that will keep you hooked! I enjoyed the narrator in the audio.

I received an audio ARC through Netgalley and all opinions are my own.

This is an excellent story. Lucy Lopez and her K-9 Piper are part of the task force looking into gun smuggling in the Dakotas. Lucy has a little girl who needed a support animal, which brought Lucy into contact with Micah Landon. Micah has a dog training business.
Lucy and Micah become the center of a vortex that includes being run off the road, explosions and whether family might be involved in gun smuggling.
The suspense and action are there all the way. The romance feels like a natural progression even with both Lucy and Micah resisting for various reasons.
The audiobook narrator, Patrick Zeller, does an outstanding job.
I really enjoyed listening to this book. Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Audio for the opportunity to read this book.

Cold Case Peril by Maggie K. Black is a fantastic, fast-paced story for suspense fans. Micah Landon is a former Marine, but now owns his own business training therapy dogs. When someone tries to run him off the road, Officer Lucy Lopez steps in. She knows someone is after Micah, and together they work to solve a cold case from Micah’s past. Someone doesn’t want them finding out the truth.

I love the danger and pacing for this story – it captured my attention and had me hooked from the beginning. I have a therapy dog, and love that Micah breeds and trains therapy dogs – who doesn’t love golden retrievers running around?!? The theme also resonated with me – Micah tries to help his brother who refuses to accept unconditional love. Overall, this is a great story that checks all the boxes for an exciting must-read romantic suspense.

I listened to the audio version and enjoyed the narrator. It was a male narrator, which was interesting as most romantic suspense narrators are female voices, but it worked for this story and really brought Micah’s character to life.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This audiobook is a clean, Christian, contemporary suspense romance that will hold the listeners attention from beginning to end.
The story centers around dog trainer Micah Landon and single mom and K-9 officer Lucy Lopez . These two meet by chance when Lucy witnesses a truck running Micah off the road. When a second attempt to Micah’s life happens, it’s obvious someone wants him dead.
Meanwhile, the task force investigation illegal trafficking of weapons, have their eyes on Micah’s younger half brother. Are these incidents connected, or is something or someone else the cause. If so, why?
Their time together, has Micah developing feelings for Lucy. But though Lucy too is having feelings for Micah, her past experiences with men and love have left Lucy skittish of ever having a relationship.
In the end, will the task force and Micah and Lucy solve the “why and who” is wanting to kill Micah? And, will they realize they are meant to be together?
If you are new to the series, even though this audiobook is the fourth in the series, and some characters from previous stories make an appearance, rest assure it’s a stand alone.
Lastly, Patrick Zeller does a very good job with the narration as he brings the story to life.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook by Netgalley and Harlequin Audio.
The opinions expressed are solely my own.

This is a Romantic Suspense, and this is the fourth book in the Dakota K-9 Unit series. I have read some of the other books in this series before picking up this book. I read this book by listening to the audiobook for this book, and I have to say I really did not like the narrator. It did not stop me from finishing the book because I really enjoyed the story and the characters in this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.