Series:
Cutter's Code (Book 18)
A hero gets a second chance…
thanks to his furry partner.
When their fourteen-year-old son runs away, Blaine
Everett agrees to help his ex-wife, Erin, search for the troubled teen, who
they fear may be in danger. It's been two years since the couple divorced, so
working together will challenge their resolve -- and their hearts -- to stay
strong. Blaine, a brave former Marine pilot, comes with the Foxworth Foundation
and its amazingly versatile canine Cutter -- tracker, undercover agent, attack
dog, therapist and, most surprising, matchmaker. Searching for Ethan, Blaine
and Erin not only uncover the real reason they split -- they realize that their
mutual attraction never died.
I'm always excited when a new Cutter book comes out, and
this one was no exception. In this book, Foxworth comes to help two estranged
parents find their runaway son. Blaine is a Marine helicopter pilot who was
badly injured in Afghanistan. His wife, Erin, cared for him throughout his
recovery, but then asked for a divorce. Their son didn't take it well and ran
away from his home with Erin. Erin reluctantly called Blaine for help.
Blaine called Rafe. The two men have a history together,
and I loved learning more about Rafe's past. I loved how Rafe dropped
everything to help, and how his friends at Foxworth were ready to back him up.
Naturally, Rafe took Cutter along. I always smile when I see how people react
to Cutter.
The search for Ethan kept me hooked, as Erin, Blaine, and
Rafe worked together to find him. I could feel their worry over the possibility
of gang involvement. I understood Erin's frustration with the police's
perceived lack of interest and her initial wariness of Rafe. The tension ramped
up as they searched, bringing in familiar faces from previous Cutter books. The
conclusion of the search was a Cutter nail-biter, perfectly timed and executed.
I enjoyed the reconciliation between Blaine and Erin. The
sparks are still there, as are the feelings. Though I wanted to shake Erin at
times, I understood what made her run from Blaine in the first place. Blaine's
arrival forced her to face the past and her reaction. Blaine also looked at his
past and the future he wanted. I especially enjoyed how Rafe's changes
influenced Blaine's decision-making. Forced together to find Ethan, the
proximity contributed to the realization that they still belong together. A
nice twist at the end helps make the decision easier.
It's always fun to see Cutter in action, whether it's
soothing anxiety, stating his opinions on his people's actions, or working his
matchmaking magic. Those who start skeptical are believers by the end.
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