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Wild Animal Protection Agency #4
Rescue Agent for Josette
Rescue Agent Ryland Stark has traveled all over the world with the Wild Animal Protection Agency, but a part of his heart has always remained in his hometown of Ferriday, Louisiana. When the animals in the bayou are in jeopardy due to exotic animal traders, he knows he needs to protect the place he loves. What he doesn’t expect is to end up working with his high school sweetheart in the process.Josette Trudeau never really got over her first boyfriend, even though he took off for the Army when he was eighteen and never looked back. She’s dated, but no one ever measured up to the nearly perfect Ryland Stark. Luckily, her work with a local conservation group has kept her mind off her dismal personal life, until Ryland comes storming back into it.Will Ryland be able to stop the exotic animal traders from destroying his home? Can Josette find a way to let go of how Ryland jilted her? And will they dare to risk their hearts on a second chance at love?
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 28, 2021
42 people are currently reading
18 people want to read
About the author
Jenna Brandt
137 books623 followersJenna Brandt is an international bestselling and award-winning author who writes historical and contemporary romance. Her historical books span from Victorian to Western eras and all her books have elements of romance, suspense and faith. She has her own best-selling historical series, Window to the Heart Saga and Civil War Brides, as well as contemporary series, Billionaires of Manhattan and Second Chance Islands. Additionally, she has created two best-selling multi-author series, The Lawkeepers and Disaster City Search and Rescue based off the life of her husband in law enforcement as well as Border Brides and Playing for Keeps. Both of her books, Waiting on the Billionaire and Lawfully Treasured, were voted into the Top 50 Indie Books of 2018 on Readfreely.com.
She has been an avid reader since she could hold a book and started writing stories almost as early. She has been published in several newspapers as well as edited for multiple papers. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bethany College and was the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper while there. Her first blog was published on The Mighty website, Yahoo Parenting and The Grief Toolbox as well as featured on the ABC News, CNN Health, and Good Morning America websites. She’s also a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) association.
Writing is her passion, but Jenna also enjoys date nights with her hubby, cooking from scratch, watching movies on Netflix, reading books by her author friends, and engaging in social media with her readers. Jenna’s three young daughters keep her busy with Girl Scout activities, going to the mall, and playing at the park where they live in the Central Valley of California. Jenna summers on the Golden Central Coast where she finds endless inspiration for her romance books. She is also active in her local church where she volunteers on their first impressions team.
She has been an avid reader since she could hold a book and started writing stories almost as early. She has been published in several newspapers as well as edited for multiple papers. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bethany College and was the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper while there. Her first blog was published on The Mighty website, Yahoo Parenting and The Grief Toolbox as well as featured on the ABC News, CNN Health, and Good Morning America websites. She’s also a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) association.
Writing is her passion, but Jenna also enjoys date nights with her hubby, cooking from scratch, watching movies on Netflix, reading books by her author friends, and engaging in social media with her readers. Jenna’s three young daughters keep her busy with Girl Scout activities, going to the mall, and playing at the park where they live in the Central Valley of California. Jenna summers on the Golden Central Coast where she finds endless inspiration for her romance books. She is also active in her local church where she volunteers on their first impressions team.
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October 2, 2021
What is better than a second chance at love and rescuing wonderful animals? That is why I adore this series, although it is heartbreaking what happens to these animals and it does in true life too.
He comes back to his hometown and begins working for the WAPA, trying to rescue animals in trouble.
She came to report on the story, but never expected to end up working with her sweetheart from high school. The one who left for the army!
An entertaining story with a little suspense, a lost love found again and of course the rescue of beloved animals!
He comes back to his hometown and begins working for the WAPA, trying to rescue animals in trouble.
She came to report on the story, but never expected to end up working with her sweetheart from high school. The one who left for the army!
An entertaining story with a little suspense, a lost love found again and of course the rescue of beloved animals!
September 25, 2021
I've always liked second chance books. Usually it means there has been some misunderstanding involved or the couple was too young or something of that nature. This time I had kind of a hard time with the hero. Ryland is a flirt and a playboy. He keeps everything on the surface when it comes to relationships with women. He seriously dated Josette in high school but then one day he just up and left her to join the Army without telling her and it's been 15 years. Ever since then he's always serial dated, flirted with tons of women and not committed to anyone. When he sees Josette again after being transferred to his hometown for his job, she is justifiably angry and hurt. They have to work together on a project and she sees that he's still a flirt and he's even canceled a date on a women since he's been in town. Josette thinks he hasn't changed and Ryland keeps saying he has! I don't know but personally, if I were Josette, I would have walked away. She did for a while and then she comes back. I know it's fiction and it's about second chances but personally, I just couldn't be with a guy that had that type of history! Also, I wanted more of the WAPA action in the story. That's the part that I love about these agents - their animal stories!
September 26, 2021
A second-chance gem.
I have to say I really like this series and this book is a great addition to it. Josette and Ryland’s their story had drama, action, suspense, and wonderful romance woven into a story that highlighted the issue of the selling of animals on the black market. It is a second chance for them and I must admit I was rooting for them. I love how it was written, the interactions between the characters was great. I highly recommend this book. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it
I have to say I really like this series and this book is a great addition to it. Josette and Ryland’s their story had drama, action, suspense, and wonderful romance woven into a story that highlighted the issue of the selling of animals on the black market. It is a second chance for them and I must admit I was rooting for them. I love how it was written, the interactions between the characters was great. I highly recommend this book. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it
October 1, 2021
As always Jenna Brandt draws you into her stories. I have to admit little alligators are kind of cute but I’m not overly fond of the bigger ones, but she makes you really care about what happens to these animals. The illegal exotic pet business is big money and anytime you interfere with the money chain there are big problems. That is what both Josette and Ryland are passionate about and could make a powerful team but first Ryland has to convince her he is not the person who left her directly after high school. I enjoyed this story.
September 25, 2021
This is a wonderful addition to the Wild Animal Protection Agency series. Josette and Ryland's story is so much more than a second chance romance, it draws attention to the black market sale of exotic animals. It has just the right amount of drama, action and romance to keep you turning the pages.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
September 27, 2021
Rescue Agent for Josette is an clean, second chance romance with an element of danger. Bayou animals are being poached and sold on the black market. It is Agent Ryland's case, but Josette, his high school sweetheart, is the reporter assigned to shadow him and get the story. This book highlights the plight of black market animals and has just the right amount of drama, intrigue and romance to keep you reading right through to the end!
October 2, 2021
Always love a second chance romance and this one did not disappoint when Josette and Ryland come together to track down a exotic animal ring who are poaching animals. She is the reporter assigned to follow him as he tracks down those responsible for the black market animal ring. Loved the story that exposes the people that capture animals for profit and loved both characters and the fact that they get a second chance at romance was the cherry on the top.
December 9, 2021
After being away for fifteen years, Ryland returns to his hometown as a wildlife protection agent with the WAPA. Hearing commotion in the outer office of the agency, he went to see just what was going on. Ah – there was his high school sweetheart raising a stink over something the agency was lagging behind on. What can he do? What could she do to help?
Interesting subject matter and outcome.
Great series.
Interesting subject matter and outcome.
Great series.
September 23, 2021
Ryland and Josette have a history, he left to join the military and left the bayou and she became a journalist and animal activist. So when Ryland and his K-9 of WAPA come to Louisana to look into the illegal exotic animal traders he runs into her again. Not the best of beginnings for them. Some action and a HEA.
September 28, 2021
Her own personal kryptonite!
This is my favourite of the WAPA series so far! I like the history between them, the personal growth that Ryland makes and of course the very gorgeous Phoenix!
Romance, saving wild animals and a puzzle to solve and free on Kindle Unlimited...what more could you want?
This is my favourite of the WAPA series so far! I like the history between them, the personal growth that Ryland makes and of course the very gorgeous Phoenix!
Romance, saving wild animals and a puzzle to solve and free on Kindle Unlimited...what more could you want?
October 2, 2021
Rescue Agent for Josette
This book is the story of a young man who left his home ,family and friends fifteen years ago to join the military and then became an agent for wildlife. He came back to Ferriday and worked there helping to get the leader of an exotic animal smuggling ring. Lots of mystery and intrigue in this story. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
This book is the story of a young man who left his home ,family and friends fifteen years ago to join the military and then became an agent for wildlife. He came back to Ferriday and worked there helping to get the leader of an exotic animal smuggling ring. Lots of mystery and intrigue in this story. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
September 23, 2021
We've met Ryland before. He's charming and flirty, but always keeping relationships at a surface level.
And now he sees why... It's her. She still has heart all these years later. But how to convince her she can trust him with her heart?
And now he sees why... It's her. She still has heart all these years later. But how to convince her she can trust him with her heart?
September 27, 2021
A great story featuring a news reporter and her ex boyfriend who returns to town to work on a wildlife protection case. Ryland is a serial dater and does not stay in one place for long. But when he is paired up with Josette he may have a reason to stay if Josette will forgive him.
November 24, 2022
Great Series
I'm really enjoying this series and all the characters. I loved Ryland and Josette's story. These two fell in love in highschool but he left for 15 years. A great second chance romance that I read straight through.
I'm really enjoying this series and all the characters. I loved Ryland and Josette's story. These two fell in love in highschool but he left for 15 years. A great second chance romance that I read straight through.
September 30, 2021
Case
The roving playboy returns home on assignment. Old friends,feelings and love help solve his case. A great short and easy read to a new WAPA adventure.
The roving playboy returns home on assignment. Old friends,feelings and love help solve his case. A great short and easy read to a new WAPA adventure.
September 30, 2021
Goats are alligators
Another exciting story with a WAPA agent. I like learning more about the agency and how they protect the animals. I’m happy Ryland got a third chance.
Another exciting story with a WAPA agent. I like learning more about the agency and how they protect the animals. I’m happy Ryland got a third chance.
October 2, 2021
Great series
I just love this series. You get a little education about wild animals as you read, as well as a good clean romantic mystery .
I just love this series. You get a little education about wild animals as you read, as well as a good clean romantic mystery .
November 8, 2021
Rescue Agent for Josette
A quick, easy read about second or maybe third chances in life along with taking down bad guys and rescuing special wild animals.
A quick, easy read about second or maybe third chances in life along with taking down bad guys and rescuing special wild animals.
February 4, 2024
Good read
This book is filled with action as well as emotions. You will be glad to note that Agent Ryland was able to go home again .
This book is filled with action as well as emotions. You will be glad to note that Agent Ryland was able to go home again .
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