In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with bestselling author Terri Reed to chat all things romantic suspense, adorable working dogs, and the beauty of reconciliation. Terri shares the inspiration behind her new book Standing Watch, a thrilling tale of an estranged couple finding their way back to each other with the help of a loyal Labrador and a whole lot of faith. From agility training with her Aussie to the behind-the-scenes story of how one of her sweet romances became a Hallmark movie, this episode is packed with inspiration, encouragement, and some serious canine cuteness. If you love second chances, strong heroines, and suspenseful plots rooted in God’s purpose, you won’t want to miss this one!

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Meet Terri Reed

New York Times bestselling author, Terri Reed’s awarding winning romance and romantic suspense novels have appeared on Publishers Weekly top 5 Romance Bestsellers and Publishers Weekly top 5 Religion Fiction Bestsellers, Publishers Weekly #1 Mass Market Paperback Bestsellers, Nielsen’s Bookscan top 25 Bestsellers and featured in USA Today and have been #1 Amazon Bestsellers, as well as Fresh Picks at FreshFiction.com. Her novel A Family Under the Christmas Tree was adapted into a Hallmark movie and retitled Picture a Perfect Christmas. She resides in the Pacific Northwest with her college-sweetheart husband. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and agility training with her dog.

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 (NKJV)

Terri’s New Book: Standing Watch

To protect an innocent witness…

a K-9 must sniff out a killer.



When K-9 task force officer Zach Kelsey’s estranged wife is attacked at a Mount Rushmore observation deck, he and his K-9, Amber, are quick to come to her rescue. He discovers not only that Eden, a park ranger, is carrying his child, but that she saw her coworker’s murder. As the only witness to the crime, Eden has no choice but to accept Zach’s protection. But with a ruthless killer ramping up his vicious attacks, they must put their differences aside to catch the murderer…before Eden becomes his next target.


From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Dakota K-9 Unit



Book 1: Chasing a Kidnapper by Laura Scott
Book 2: Deadly Badlands Pursuit by Sharee Stover
Book 3: Standing Watch by Terri Reed
Book 4: Cold Case Peril by Maggie K. Black
Book 5: Tracing Killer Evidence by Jodie Bailey

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Kelly Jo Wilson

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