Buried Lies: A Small Town Mystery Where Love and Murder Collide
Jan 2026 · National Forest K-9 Book 4 · Sold by Harlequin
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When the man she loves is framed for murder, Maya Thompson and her K-9 will follow every trail to track the real killer down, in the fourth book in Kathleen Donnelly’s National Forest K-9 romantic suspense series.
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer Maya Thompson and her K-9, Juniper, are both ready for a break. Ever since moving to Colorado, it’s been one investigation after another. Murder, arson, kidnapping…they’ve handled it all. Now that her boyfriend, Undersheriff Josh Colton, is coming home, Maya is looking forward to spending some quality time together.
Until she and Juniper find the body of a woman in a pile of forest debris meant to burn, that is. Then Maya’s just looking forward to having Josh’s help in solving the crime.
But when the victim turns out to be Josh’s volatile ex-fiancée, and all signs point to Josh as the main suspect, Maya and Juniper must dig into Josh’s past to uncover the truth…before the killer, fixated on revenge, finds them.
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Don't miss the other books in the National Forest K-9 series!
Also by Kathleen Donnelly, from Harlequin Romantic Suspense:
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer Maya Thompson and her K-9, Juniper, are both ready for a break. Ever since moving to Colorado, it’s been one investigation after another. Murder, arson, kidnapping…they’ve handled it all. Now that her boyfriend, Undersheriff Josh Colton, is coming home, Maya is looking forward to spending some quality time together.
Until she and Juniper find the body of a woman in a pile of forest debris meant to burn, that is. Then Maya’s just looking forward to having Josh’s help in solving the crime.
But when the victim turns out to be Josh’s volatile ex-fiancée, and all signs point to Josh as the main suspect, Maya and Juniper must dig into Josh’s past to uncover the truth…before the killer, fixated on revenge, finds them.
For fans of...
- K-9 detectives
- Romantic suspense
- Ex-military heroines
- Small town romance
- Police procedurals
Don't miss the other books in the National Forest K-9 series!
- Chasing Justice (book 1)
- Hunting the Truth (book 2)
- Killer Secrets (book 3)
- Buried Lies (book 4)
- Deadly Revenge (book 5)
- Blood Tracker (book 6)
Also by Kathleen Donnelly, from Harlequin Romantic Suspense:
- Colorado K-9 Rescue
- Colorado K-9 Defense
When the man she loves is framed for murder, Maya Thompson and her K-9 will follow every trail to track the real killer down, in the fourth book in Kathleen Donnelly’s National Forest K-9 romantic suspense series.
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer Maya Thompson and her K-9, Juniper, a...
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4 reviews
Kristina Anderson
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March 13, 2026
Buried Lies is the 4th National Forest K-9 book. Buried Lies features a complex plot, with the central story focusing on Maya and Josh, while subplots involve Pop’s trial and Maya’s father, Eric. The point of view switches between characters which took me out of the story. Learning about K-9s in police investigations was informative. The story is filled with twists, secrets, and emotional moments that kept me engaged. Enjoyed suspense & mystery elements.
Cheryl McCullough
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January 28, 2026
Love this series! So good to be back with Maya and Josh and Pops. Maya is out at her cabin, what's left of it and is letting Juniper run as well as training with her. Josh is headed home from a certification with Finn (his K9) and that's is the last happiness for awhile as Josh is being framed. There are a few twists and surprises. I highly recommend this series! If you like intriguing plot, characters to care about and awesome K9's you won't be disappointed. #KathleenDonnelly
linda quick
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January 27, 2026
Another fantastic read in the series! Maya is stunned when her love, Josh, is arrested for homicide. She knows he's innocent and that she needs to find a way to prove it. With the help of her k9 partner, she tries to unravel what happened, while also searching for a missing person and conducting other law enforcement duties. This book kept me hooked. I couldn't put it down and found myself flipping pages just as quickly as possible. If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. The author is
About the author
Award-winning author Kathleen Donnelly is a retired K-9 handler for a private narcotics dog detection company. She enjoys using her K-9 experience to craft realism into her fictional stories. Kathleen lives near the Colorado foothills with her husband and her four-legged co-workers. Visit Kathleen on her website at www.kathleendonnelly.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/AuthorKathleenDonnelly, follow her on Twitter @KatK9writer or find her on Instagram @authorkathleendonnelly.
Award-winning author Kathleen Donnelly is a retired K-9 handler for a private narcotics dog detection company. She enjoys using her K-9 experience to craft realism into her fictional stories. Kathleen lives near the Colorado foothills with her husband and her four-legged co-workers. Visit Kathlee...
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