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Synopsis
Guarding a child in danger …is a K-9 team’s most important mission. When a dangerous assailant trespasses on his ranch in the middle of the night, K-9 Officer Eli Blackwood must act quickly to outwit a kidnapper targeting his neighbor and her baby. Protecting veterinarian Carly Mayor and the infant she’s become guardian to means going off the grid and hiding out at his grandfather’s cabin. But who is after baby Ariel…and does it have to do with the mysterious deaths of her parents? Chased through the Colorado wilderness by deadly gunmen, Carly and Eli must work together to survive. But with threats coming from every direction, untangling the mystery behind the attacks could be the last thing they do… From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith. Colorado K-9 Unit Book 1: Searching for the Truth by Laura Scott Book 2: Tracking the Taken Child by Sharon Dunn Book 3: Danger in the Rockies by Terri Reed Book 4: Protecting the Baby by Jodie Bailey Book 5: Fugitive Manhunt by Sharee Stover Book 6: Hunting an Arsonist by Jessica R. Patch
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Is Protecting the Baby appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Christian romantic suspense features moderate action violence (kidnapping attempts, gunfire, chases) but no sexual content beyond mild romantic tension and no strong language. Faith themes are central.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping, captivity, and death of parent (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teen readers will enjoy the fast-paced action, protective K-9 officer hero, and baby-in-danger suspense.