For those of us who are fans of Nora Roberts, we know that when we sit down with her latest book, not only are we going to be entertained, we're also going to be given an insider's view into something we might never have experienced before. In the case of Roberts' latest book, THE SEARCH, we are given an in depth look at the world of search and rescue,including the volunteers and their dogs.

Fiona Bristow, owns a dog training facility and plays a crucial role on her local search and rescue team. She is also the lone survivor of a serial killer. He was captured and is serving time in prison, or is he?

Murders in the same vein as the one which Fiona escaped begin, and are circling closer to her. The people to whom she is close conspire to keep her safe, but will she go along with their plans, or does she have an idea of her own?

Simon Boyle is a new resident of the town who brings his unruly puppy to Fiona for training. The chemistry between him and Fiona is instant, and is consistent throughout the book. It's my opinion that Simon is a true knight in shining armor, and I'd like to know where to get mine.

As the danger escalates, so does the relationship between Fiona and Simon. To see how it works out, you'll need to read THE SEARCH for yourself.

I will tell you that, while THE SEARCH is a novel that holds your attention, I sometimes felt it was a bit long-winded. However, as I sit back and reflect, I'm glad the storyline wasn't rushed, and that we got to know how Fiona really thinks. I was glad to see that Fiona was portrayed as a strong woman who wouldn't let others run her life even when danger might be at an ultimate high.

THE SEARCH is a good novel to treat yourself to as Summer turns to Fall (hopefully).