Crime Scene K-9 by Julie Miller, narrated by Emma Lysy is a fun audio book. It's the fifth book in a series but works as a stand alone. I would like to go back and listen to the earlier books. Zoe is being stalked by someone and MS Levi Callahan and his K-9 partner Sky help her find the stalker. It's a quick read and quite engaging. Lysy is a good narrator with different voices for the different characters,

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for my review copy of this book.

This was an audio ARC that I jumped into without realizing that this was the 5th book in an existing series. With that being said, I don't think that I missed too much. There were times that things were mentioned from prior books, but there was enough information given that I didn't feel lost.

We are introduced to FMC Zoe Stockman who is a crime scene technician. She meets MMC Master Sergeant Levi Callahan at a barbeque when Levi was on leave from his deployment. They hit it off, but then Levi had to go back overseas. The good news was that he was going to be retiring from the military and would be home in 6 months. They both seemed smitten and vowed to keep in touch, facetime. write letters; anything to keep in touch.

Levi was a K9 handler with his K-9 partner, Sky. I absolutely loved their relationship. They were PARTNERS and had developed trust as well as a great working relationship.

Somewhere along the way. something changed and Zoe stopped responding to Levi. She stopped writing, texting, and even changed her number. Levi, without having any other information, felt like he had been ghosted and became angrier and angrier because he felt like he at least deserved an explanation.

Without going into spoilers, something DID happen to Zoe. She was the target of a devious stalker, one who was watching her every move and who threatened to hurt each and every person she loved if she didn't follow his instructions. This was actually where things came in from previous books.

Apparently, there was a killer in the past who had targeted Levi's sister and dated Zoe (maybe, I'm not exactly sure about the specifics because all of this occurred in the prior books) and this new stalker was exhibiting similar characteristics to the one that was already in prison.

I really liked Levi and Sky as characters. Levi was a great character whose strengths got to shine. He is at his core a protector, but he also is a Marine who is a problem solver and together with his partner Sky, the two of them are not used to backing down.

Zoe was a complicated character. She suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks and unfortunately, that made it easier for the "bad guy" to use those tendencies against her.

I did enjoy listening to this and it kept my interest as things began to ramp up and we began the race to the finish. This book was narrated by Emma Lysy who was a "new to me" narrator, but she did a good job with the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the opportunity to listen to and review this audio ARC. This book is out for publication on July 29, 2025.

Marine Msgt Levi Callahan thought he had met his soul partner but he still had a bit of time left on his enlistment before retirement. But when Zoe went from happy to hear from him to total ghosting him while he was deployed to the middle east. Levi has no clue what has happened but when he gets home with his partner K9 Sky, he vows to find out. But what Levi and Sky find is not anything that they ever thought and she has an even better secret.
This is a really good audiobook, narrated by Emma Lysy. Emma has brought these characters to life through her voice. The author has a wonderful knowledge of military life, as well as K9 working dogs. The characters are wonderful and the plot flows well. I enjoyed this audiobook greatly and hope to be able to review even more.

This was an ok read. Didn't really feel like anything different or more special than the other K-9 thrillers I've read before. It's a quick read if you have a thriller itch to scratch.

I enjoyed the suspense in this story. The connection between Levi and Zoe felt real. I loved how he was determined to find out why she stopped reaching out to him. I liked how she had strong protective instincts. The suspense built well and had a few good suspects. The story unraveled the mystery slowly and placed some good hints. I have liked the author's previous books and this one was an enjoyable escape. I listened to the audio and the narrator was great. While this is part of a series, the story stands alone and is easily enjoyable without having read the others in the series. I received an advance copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a Romantic Suspense, and this is the 5th book in the Protectors at K-9 Ranch series. I read the first four books in this series before picking up this book. I read this book by listening to the audiobook, and I really enjoyed the audiobook. I enjoyed this book a lot. This book had me guessing. I loved the dog in this book. It did drive me crazy Zoe would not just open up, but I understand why. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

4.5/5 ⭐️ for the audiobook!
Goodreads review posted on: 07/18/2025

Levi, Zoe and Skye were great throughout the book’s timeline. One thing that I personally loved was that the book started after Levi and Zoe met and showed the tumultuous relationship at the beginning and the struggles of having one significant other deployed and/or injured in the line of duty.

Levi struggled to keep his emotions in check after his injury which was greatly portrayed for individuals that may suffer from PTSD after their time in the service which was also mentioned. Zoe’s character wasn’t as emotionally developed as Levi’s in my opinion but she still played a great role. I did like having The Photographer’s side of things at the end of the chapter rather than having a whole chapter dedicated to that person.

I don’t usually like reading intrigue or suspenseful/mystery books but this had just the right amount of all of the above plus the little sprinkles of romance as well!

First I would like to start this review with a thank you to Julie Miller, Harlequin Audio, and Netgalley for allowing me to get an ARC of this audio book. I have not really ever dived into the world of military romance and I have to say this was a thrilling introduction. Audio books are my favorite way to review literature and Emma Lysy made this book take on so much personality in my head it was incredible. While we follow along the story of Zoe Levi and Skye and their misadventures I loved how she gave a different personality and tone to each character that made sense. I could feel the change between characters which is not always the case when listening to an audio book with a singular narrator. The thriller and mystery aspects that this book introduced kept me paying attention although the beginning to me was fairly slow which is why my rating isn't higher. The shift between perspectives I felt was also really well done and made sense while I slowly discovered the plot along the way. There were multiple times when the FMC left me a little frustrated and obviously some points of the journey and the characters were a little unrelatable and I didn't feel a strong connection with the main characters as I might normally would. However, overall, this was a good read for anyone who loves combining romance and thriller and crime in audio book format.

⭐⭐⭐⭐– A Solid Romantic Suspense, but Light on the K-9 Action
Crime Scene K-9 introduces us to Master Sgt. Levi Callahan and his loyal K-9 partner, Sky, during their deployment overseas. As the story unfolds, Levi starts to develop feelings for Zoe Stockman, a dedicated crime lab investigator. There’s clear chemistry between them, but Zoe pulls away mysteriously—changing her phone number and cutting contact—just before tragedy strikes and Levi and Sky are injured in the field.
After Levi’s sister Lexi, who conveniently works with Zoe, passes along news of his injuries, Zoe resurfaces. But her presence is short-lived once again, leaving Levi—and readers—questioning her motivations. Eventually discharged, Levi tries to piece his life back together while grappling with Zoe’s vanishing act.



What I really liked about this story was Levi himself. He’s portrayed as grounded, loyal, and emotionally honest—a refreshing lead in a genre that often leans too heavily on macho tropes. His emotional vulnerability makes his connection with Zoe feel genuine, even if Zoe’s own behavior was harder to understand at times.

Then there was the threats to Zoe. This Took up the 2nd half of the story and was a lot of mystery mixed with the Romance. Keeping me guessing who the culprit was until the end.

However, for a book titled Crime Scene K-9, I expected Sky, the canine partner, to play a more central role. Aside from a few early scenes, Sky unfortunately fades into the background, Until The 2nd half being more of a Romance. Additionally, while Lexi (Levi’s sister) is a likable character in her own right, her subplot took up more space than necessary and sometimes distracted from the core romance and suspense elements.

The Narrator Emma Lysy narrates this very well. She is very into the parts and easy to connect with
Overall, this is a solid read / Listen with strong characters and emotional beats, but I was hoping for more focus on the K-9 aspect and a tighter plot. If you enjoy romance with a touch of mystery and don’t mind a few pacing detours, this one may be worth checking out.

Thank you to the Publisher Harlequin Audio For the Advanced Audio Copy as well as Julie Miller and NetGalley.

Crime Scene K-9 by Julie Miller, narrated by Emma Lysy. Lysy food a great job on narration, made the book enjoyable. This is the 5th book in the series. Can be read as a stand-alone. Someone is stalking Zoe. With the help of Master Sergeant Levi Callahan and his K-9 this romantic suspense mystery will be your next beach read. Thank you to #NetGalley and #Harlequin Audio. This is my honest review. Releases July 29, 2025

I enjoyed how the narrator brought this story to life! I like how Levi and Zoe work together to face the demons in their lives.

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

Levi Callahan, a Marine Master Sargeant, met shy Zoe Stockman when on leave. The moment he saw her having a panic attack, he helped her deal with it. They had a memorable night and stayed in touch after he returned to his deployment location.
He was sure she was “the one” but suddenly, Zoe ghosts him.
After a mission gone wrong and getting injured, Levi returned home with the hopes of finding out what had happened. Levi is totally unaware that someone is threatening Zoe and all she wants is to protect those she loves and care for, even if it means she needs to let them go.
The moment Levi not only the truth but also the secret Zoe has kept, he is determined to keep her safe with the help of his K-9 Sky.
But the mystery continues, who is threatening her? Are they connected to the deaths occurring to young women? Is this a copycat killer? Will they survive the danger and if so, will these two truly find their HEA?
This action packed romance thriller will keep the listeners on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. The main characters are well developed and the K-9 Sky, a truly remarkable dog.
Kudos to the narrator Emma Lysy for bringing the story to life.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook by Netgalley and Harlequin Audio. The opinions expressed are solely my own.