Hunted on the Trail: A Love Inspired K-9 Christian Inspirational Suspense Romance (Security Hounds Investigations Book 3)

When a tracking competition turns into a death trap, former cop Stephanie Wolfe finds herself hunted through the remote wilderness by an escaped fugitive with a score to settle—and her ex-boyfriend, bounty hunter Vance Silverton, is caught in the same deadly snare. With only their dogs, dwindling supplies, and complicated history between them, survival depends on trusting each other when trust doesn't come easy. Dana Mentink builds tension from the first page, layering physical danger with the emotional weight of two people who still carry the wreckage of their past relationship.

What sets this book apart is how skillfully Mentink balances the white-knuckle pacing of wilderness survival thriller with genuine romantic tension and faith-grounded character growth. The remote setting feels visceral and isolating, and the bloodhound adds both practical plot momentum and unexpected heart. As the third installment in the Security Hounds Investigations series, it delivers a story that stands completely on its own while rewarding readers who've followed the series. Mentink writes with precision and warmth, never letting the suspense crowd out the deeper questions her characters are quietly wrestling with throughout.