Thank you for the opportunities to read this book. I have attempted it on a number of occasions but unfortunately I haven’t been able to get into it.

Her last goodbye by Melinda Leigh.
Morgan Dane Book 2.
attorney Morgan Dane and her partner take on a disturbing disappearance…
A very good read with good characters. I did like Morgan. 4*.

This was a good mystery with a little bit of romance. I loved the slight twist. The end result was unexpected. Morgan and Lance are both great characters. Over all a good read.

I think this book surpasses Midnight Obsession as my favorite of Melinda Leigh. It has everything you'd want in a book and more. Superb.

Great story by Melinda Leigh. Really fabulous story, that kept me turning the pages!! A thrilling plot, and characters.

I really enjoyed this. It's not my favorite of Melinda's books, but was a very enjoyable easy read. I am looking forward to reading more of her books. Thank you for the opportunity to be an early reader.

Chelsea Clark, a loving young mother to two young children, disappears. When the police focus on her husband Tim, he hires Morgan Dane, an attorney. Morgan, a widow with three children, teams up with Lance Kurger, a retired cop and P.I. to investigate. As they uncover things, and poke into the wrong anthills, Morgan finds herself becoming a target of a stalker and possible kidnapper. Will they find Chelsea before she ends up dead?

Her Last Goodbye is the second book in the Morgan Dane series by Melinda Leigh. This book finds Lance and Morgan becoming closer in their personal relationship. Morgan's sisters also make an appearance in this story showing how close and loyal they are to family. I enjoyed meeting Morgan's youngest daughter as well. She is a cutie who is a bit leary of some, but not all. When she is scared, her actions and feelings will melt your heart. This book was a thriller that has a few small twists and a huge one near the end. I had an inkling something big was coming and I was right. I really enjoyed the plot and the quick pace of this story. The romance part of the book is not a huge story line, but meshes well with the action that is taking place. This is the second book in the series, but you can read it as a standalone, however, I loved the first book as well and recommend not missing any. I listened to the audio book that was available on Kindle Unlimited and it was very well done, once again, pulling me in to the action just a bit more than reading it. I am looking forward to picking up the next one in this series, Bones Don't Lie.

As always, Melinda has outdone herself on this book. Just when I thought I had it all worked out, BAM, there was another twist. I enjoyed this book even more than the last one.

Morgan and Lance are back at it again in this thrilling story. They have a missing person, a list of possible suspects and, a whole lot of trouble. Seems to be the word of the day for them. As they work to solve the midterm of who did it, and why, we get to see the relationship between them grow and blossom into a true love story.

That doesn't take away from the chaos and craziness in the pages before you. Oh, no. That seems to build it up more. I can't wait for the next book!

WOWZA

I am so loving this series AND boy does this author write creepy bad guys. Yikes.

I also really enjoy visiting old characters as well as meeting new ones. I also adore Lance & Morgan together and how he is with her 3 girls.

This series is fast paced, dark and gripping. I can’t put it down. You cheer for the characters as well as cringe at the others. This author is fairly new for me AND I LOVE her! Must read 📚

This was a very well written fast paced novel. You really get to know the characters in this and feel a connection. This takes off quickly and never loses speed from beginning to shocking end. I look forward to reading more from this author as this book got me hooked on her story and writing style. Great read for suspense, murder and mystery fans.

4.5 Stars!

Her Last Goodbye was an outstanding continuation of the Morgan Dane series with wonderful characters and a thrilling plot that never lets up.

When Chelsea Clark leaves her house to meet a friend for a drink, she never arrives and appears to have simply vanished. Her husband is adamant Chelsea would never leave their two small children and hires Morgan Dane to find his wife. Morgan believes something terrible must have happened to Chelsea and is determined to find her. The deeper Morgan and Lance get into their investigation, the more dangerous it becomes and when Morgan’s family is put in danger, Morgan is more determined than ever to solve the case.

After only returning to work recently, Morgan is still having some difficulties adjusting to working full time as well as the fact she’s no longer a prosecutor. She struggles with the fact her clients may not always be innocent, but knows she ultimately needs to trust her gut when it comes to choosing clients. Morgan does let her experiences as a mother color her opinion of Chelsea’s disappearance and has a hard time believing a mother would abandon her children. Morgan is fiercely protective of her children and is willing to do anything to protect them. She is physically capable of defending herself and people have a habit of underestimating her abilities.

Lance struggles with the case as it brings up memories of his father’s disappearance 23 years ago and he has a hard time separating the two in his mind resulting in him becoming overly invested in the case. Lance and Morgan have grown close fairly quickly and Lance has become very close to her family as well. Despite his instinct to protect Morgan, he knows she can handle herself and tries not to interfere or take things over which I appreciated.

Several side characters that appeared in the first book show up again in this one. Lance’s mother returns to assist with the technical aspects of their case. Sharp, Lance’s boss at the PI firm, returns to help out with the case as well as lend encouragement to Lance regarding his relationship with Morgan. Morgan’s family of course plays a central role with her youngest daughter being my favorite with her suspicion of her mother’s new relationship. Finally there are two adorable dogs who make a few appearances to round out the crew.

Her Last Goodbye picks up roughly a month or so after the first book in the series Say You’re Sorry. When Morgan, Lance and Sharp are hired to locate Chelsea Clark they are told by her husband that the police think she either left of her own accord or he had something to do with her disappearance. As they begin their investigation, there is resistance from the sheriff’s office as the sheriff doesn’t like outsiders butting into his cases plus he dislikes Lance and Sharp due to his history with their former chief. There are a few twists in the case I didn’t see coming and I liked that the author didn’t go for the obvious route on what happened to Chelsea.

Her Last Goodbye ended up being a very enjoyable read and I’m excited to see what Morgan gets up to in the next book. I definitely recommend this series to anyone looking for romantic suspense books with a heavier emphasis on the thriller aspect.

I love Melinda Leigh's romantic suspense, and really enjoyed the first Morgan Dane book. I liked this one even better. Morgan Dane is a great character, and I enjoy both her role as an attorney and as a widowed mother of three. Lance Kruger is another great character, and I like the direction their relationship is taking. The suspense aspect of the storyline kept me interested from beginning to end.

In this book, a young mother disappears, leaving her husband and small children behind. The husband, also the prime suspect, hires Morgan to find out what happened to his wife. As she teams up with private investigator, Lance, their digging has consequences. Soon Morgan is being stalked by a dangerous predator, and she and all she cares about face grave danger.

This was a really good follow-up to the first book in the series. I thought the storyline and characters were great, and I liked the balance of romance and suspense. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of the book in return for an honest review.

After reading the 1st book in the series, Say You're Sorry, I just knew that I was going to love this series. Her Last Goodbye is an excellent "next book" in the series. Although it can be read as a stand-alone, readers can better appreciate the nuances of the characters if they've read the first book.

0ne of my favorite aspects of this series is the recurring characters. I really like Morgan Dane and Lance Kruger (both individually and as a couple). The characters are well developed, mature and likeable. The supporting cast adds just the right element without overshadowing the main story line. I enjoy a series more when I like the main characters.

The plot in this one, like in the first story, is investigating a crime and proving the presumed guilty party is actually innocent. The plot is well paced with a few twists and turns. I read this one straight through and didn't want to put it down.

This series is a winner and I'm definitely interested in the next book. Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake Romance for an ARC.

Young mother Chelsea Clark leaves the house for a girls’ night out…and vanishes. Her family knows she would never voluntarily leave her two small children. Her desperate husband—also the prime suspect—hires Morgan to find his wife and prove his innocence.

As a single mother, Morgan sympathizes with Chelsea’s family and is determined to find her. She teams up with private investigator Lance Kruger. But the deeper they dig, the deadlier their investigation gets. When Morgan is stalked by a violent predator, everything—and everyone—she holds dear is in grave danger.

Now, Morgan must track down a deranged criminal to protect her own family…but she won’t need to leave home to find him. She’s his next target.



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Let me start off by saying that I love Morgan! She is a lawyer who grew up in a family of cops so not only does she know the law but she knows how to physically defend herself and her family. And she is like a mother bear when it comes to protecting those she loves.


Morgan and Lance work well together professionally and some of their forays into personal will elicit some chuckles. After all, having time for romance with three kids and a demanding job can be interesting. The pacing is tight with a steadily increasing tension as the villain starts to concentrate on Morgan.


I do recommend HER LAST GOODBYE to anyone who enjoys a well written romantic suspense. It's perfect to take you away from the demands of the holiday season.


*** I received this book at no charge from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions expressed within are my own.

This series is consistent in the quality of its characters & storylines

After losing her husband two years ago, raising three young girls and moving back her with her grandfather Morgan Dane is ready to get back to living. She's now a defense attorney working with a firm of private investigators. Her second case is a missing persons case. There's no way she believes this mother has abandoned her two young children.
Morgan is so family oriented. The relationships she has with her kids and grandfather remind me of my relationships with my own kids and grandmother. I can relate to loving people with everything you have inside. She's a person I would love to be friends with. So loyal.
The combination of mystery, romance and everything really works in this series. The one negative is I finish them too fast.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley, the author and publisher for my honest opinion.

Holy Wow! I continue to be blow away by the greatness of this author. This was pulse pounding, edge of your seat, 5 star thrill ride. And can I say how fab it is to go back to visit Lance, Morgan and Sharp? These stories keep me on my toes. Just when I think I’ve got it all figured out, I don’t! And I love that Ms Leigh always pays homage to her furbabies. The writing is flawless, the characters are complex, well developed and the bad guys just keep getting worse! I’m hoping we get to solve Lance’s mystery and that we can get Sharp a love interest? I just love Mr. Healthy with his protein shakes and green tea. I love this series and can’t wait for more!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in return for my honest opinion.

This was a good romantic thriller. I have not read any of Melinda Leigh's books before, but will be checking them out for sure. I really liked the character, Morgan Dane, she is a great memorable character and her interaction with Lance, the P.I. she teams up with to help solve the case of a missing woman is fantastic as well. A good storyline that held my interest right from the start and an ending that felt satisfying.

I already have the first book of this series in my shopping cart and the next one in my wish list.

This is the second book in the Morgan Dane series (my first book review is here), but it can be read as a standalone, though there are references to the first book.

This was a great, solid mystery, with plenty of suspense, romance and a doozy of an ending. I will certainly be continuing reading this series.

The story takes place a month after the events of Say You’re Sorry. The Sharp Investigations crew – now with Morgan as a legal consultant – is hired to find Chelsea Clark, who has been missing for a week. Her husband hires the firm because he’s been the focus of the investigation, but he firmly maintains his innocence and is overwhelmed with worry and the stress of caring for their two young children. From there, things get messy, as multiple unsavory characters come to the forefront and some begin threatening Morgan personally.

The plot was very straightforward, and you’re thrust right into the middle of the action. And there are some nice twists in there. It’s not a generic romantic suspense plot. I enjoyed trying to figure out how it was going to end up.

I continue to enjoy the broader cast of characters in this book- Morgan’s grandfather and kids, Lance’s mom, etc. They really add some depth to the plot and some touching moments (though some of the chaos those little girls bring could make you dizzy!) I’m excited to see how they all develop in the future.

The relationship between Lance and Morgan continued to develop too, which was nice. I like that it’s going slowly, so it provides some tension, and something to look forward to.

Overall, this is a nice addition to the series. Recommended.

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I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. The characters and the fast-paced, intense, and highly suspenseful manner in which this story was written held my interest and now I cannot wait for the next book in this series!