I enjoyed this book. It was not perfect, especially in the characterisation of the protagonists and in the way the story is slightly too conveniently wrapped up - what are the chances of all coincidences happening the way they do in the second half of the book? (trying to avoid spoilers here). All in all, I would read further books in this series, I would happily find out more about Melina and the lot.
I would recommend.

Two serial killers are operating in one area. Different methods but are they linked somehow? Agent Melinda Shepherd works with FBI Agent Jerod Ramsey to investigate and catch the killers.
This brilliant book is just a great read. Characters with history and fast paced so you just want to read on to see what twists and turns come next.
All I can say is enjoy.

Never Look Back is packed full of action and is fast paced. The characters are well developed and the story-line is solid. This fast paced book with lots of action kept me completely engaged. Mary Burton is a solid writer. The book had a good story-line with great characters. I liked the hero and heroine, Ramsey and Melina, the way they worked and interacted together was very compelling. Having said that, I was a bit disappointed in the ending as it felt…rushed and unfinished? There are some slight spoilers for the ending in the fifth paragraph of this review, skip over that if you don’t want to be spoiled.

This book is a romantic suspense story and there was good balance between the two. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Agent Melina Shepard and FBI Agent Jerrod Ramsey are brought together by one case and ended up investigating two cases simultaneously. Melina is the luckiest unlucky person in the world. Is abandoned as a child, gets adopted by a great family, and then bio family turns out to be psychotic. Escapes a serial killer, serial killer becomes obsessed with her.

I liked that the cases were so personal for Melina and that they intersected with her personal life because it allowed us to learn more about Melina, we meet her parents and friends, and get a glimpse of who Melina is away from work. I loved her relationships with her parents, that they’re supportive and loving and don’t ever say, “this job is too dangerous for you” but instead respect her skills, competency, and dedication to the job.

Ramsey comes to town for a case and gets teamed up with Melina. They work well together, bouncing ideas off of each other, and actually sharing information while they piece together the evidence and clues to solve two crimes. Both characters are smart, have good instincts, and are very good at their jobs. We learn less about him due to the circumstances in which he arrives (he's from out of town) and to his general nature. There's definitely more layers to Ramsey left to be revealed.

Throwing two cases into the mix was interesting. It seemed random, at first, and was sometimes hard to follow but ultimately it worked. Definitely a story that makes you pay attention and use your brain as there are a few twists along the way; not a beachy, breezy summer read.

[SPOILERS] As for the ending I mentioned earlier, the last chapter ends with Melina saying, “Are you going to make a fuss?” And Ramsey saying, “Maybe. Yeah, definitely.” But then in the epilogue its all, “In the hospital, he had asked all the right questions, but he kept his emotions in check.” Then she gets discharged and they have no contact for nine days until he shows up at her parent’s house, “The nine days they had no seen each other had diluted the absolute connection they had shared when they had worked together…” The next thing you know he’s told her he’s quit the FBI and they kiss and then it ends and I was just like, “that’s it?” The whole book Burton had done such a brilliant job of building up their relationship, their connection, and then it all just sort of fizzles in the end and I wasn’t sold on them. I’m hoping there will be another book because this one felt so unfinished at the end. [/SPOILERS]

On the whole, I really enjoyed this story. It was not a predictable story, I was thrown by a twist or two that I didn’t see coming, and I never once yelled at the heroine for being dumb because she was actually smart and competent at her job!

I would like to thank Netgalley for an advance copy of Never Look Back by Mary Burton.

Quick mystery read! Serial killers, police, the FBI. Twists and turns keep this a quick read and one that makes me want to check out more by this author! Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

TBI agent Melina Shepherd is working undercover posing as a prostitute when she narrowly escapes a serial killer who is abducting and murdering prostitutes. FBI agent Jerrod Ramsey enters the case. Melina and Jerrod soon realize they have 2 serial killers operating in the area. I have been reading Mary for years and she never disappoints. This book will grab you from the first page and hold on until the end. It is filled with suspense and twists that will surprise you. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

I could not put this book down. I have not read Mary Burton before but this is a must for the future. I really enjoyed the two main characters Shepherd and Ramsay, and Bonnie - who couldn't love the character. The plot was good, two serial killers made me wonder where this was going, particularly since the emphasis changes as the book progresses. I enjoyed the ending, in fact I enjoyed everything about this one. Highly recommend.

Fast paced and engaging thriller.

I liked the main characters and enjoyed the story. If you like a good crime thriller then this is a book for you.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agent Melina Shepard takes a huge risk both to herself and her career when she goes solo undercover in order to trap a killer who’s been targeting prostitutes. After a close shave with him it is discovered that this is not a local case. This killer has a long and tangled history. She is sent back up in the form of FBI agent Jerrod Ramsey who’s been after same the killer for some time.

Both lone wolves, they nevertheless work well together. While working the case they are called to the scene of a crash in which a young girl has been found. They quickly find themselves involved in the case of another serial killer when the car reveals not only an abandoned child but a grisly find. So now they have two active investigations, one of which will bring back unwelcome memories of Melina’s past; one which itself is shrouded in mystery.

This is a fast paced, atmospheric thriller with lots of twists and turns as it races towards its gripping conclusion. This is my first Mary Burton and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters were original and well drawn and the slow burn romance did not distract from the plot. Well recommended.

Never Look Back was a classic crime romance full of suspense and mystery. Melina is a local investigating officer who is strong willed and takes all the risks to catch the bad guy. She becomes victim to a predator and narrowly escapes. She comes to learn he is a serial killer and then begins the investigation with FBI Agent Ramsey. The investigation takes a turn, intertwining with Melina’s past.
Mary Burton connects the two crimes together with ease. It was an easy and suspenseful read. I enjoyed all the characters and the slow burn connection between Melina and Ramsey.
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Coming to print in July 2020. Definitely a good read

Non stop! We meet Melina first. She is with the TBI. A gentlemen, ok, a guy, comes by in a van trying to pick up a prostitute and we are off. The FBI is brought in and we have an intense, very intense at times, suspenseful psychological thriller. Some of the intenseness comes from the anticipation, the oh no, is this going to happen. While working this case Melina is called in on a second case involving a little girl. I was never lost reading this, I understood where I was and what was happening in the story lines. We receive the perspective from all parties involved which made it a little more heart wrenching. There are twists, turns, and surprises. An oh wow surprise. Even though this is book 3 in the profile series you can completely read this as a stand alone with no problem. I read it in one day, and I highly recommend reading with family in the house. Thank you Montlake, NetGalley and the awesome Mary Burton for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own and were unsolicited. I freely volunteer to share them.

Never Look Back starts off with a Bam and readers will be pulled into the story unable to put it down leaving them tried the next morning.

The characters are tragic as always but they always seem to have a light that keeps them from destruction or death.

Melina and Jerrod work well together as they fight though the crime that is present to them in a way that will turn the stomach of even the hardest edge agents.

The story flows smooth and the different points of view will have readers wanting more.

Mary Burton is able to tell a chilling story with madness that will have readers wanting more.



Thank you to Netgelley and the publisher for the advance copy of Mary Burton Never Look Back.

I loved this book. It kept me engaged and interested the entire time. Two serial killers that both have a mutual interest... mutual interest as in the main character. Definitely fast paced and exciting.

Melina Shepard is an agent with the TBI in Nashville. She spends some of her free time helping her friend. They work with women on the street to get them in more safe, stable work. Two girls go missing, so Melina decides to go out with the other girls as an undercover assignment. She is almost taken by a man in disguise. It's obvious that the man had been experienced in taking women, and it draws the attention of FBI in DC. Agent Ramsey had been looking for the guy- his DNA has been linked to crimes in multiple states. So he comes to assist Melina with the case.. They never suspected their search would uncover a second murderer.
This was my first book by this author. She's been on my radar for a while. i thought Melina was intelligent and safe when she solved the crime,. I'm glad i finally picked up one of her books. i found the primary and secondary characters relatable and entertaining. The mystery gave great background to the characters and left me wanting to read more..
thank you netgalley and mrs burton for this book.

I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me through NetGalley. This book was just absolutely wonderful. It was just so easy to get lost in and I just couldn’t put it down. I just lost myself within this amazing story. I most definitely will read more by this author.

Agent Melina Shepard is no one's idea of a damsel in distress but when she plays too fast and too loose she nearly gets grabbed by the Key Killer. This is a much bigger case than she originally thought and ends up saddled with an FBI agent to match. As her past and the present collide amid three seemingly separate cases - Special Agent Jerrod Ramsey is the only port in the storm.

This probably isn't a four- star book? But the twists and turns at the end surpassed the lack of steam and made it a seriously solid mystery. Melina is a toughie and also has a gooey center. Jerrod is burned out and trying to find what he so loved about catching bad guys and together they have the frankest conversation before sex I have ever read. Low on the steam, heat and bedroom meter but high on the action and suspense one.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I enjoyed reading this fast paced murder mystery which had an understated romantic thread. Interesting characters, engrossing mystery. This is a new to me author who I’ve just added to my auto click list.

A real ride for the serial killer fans, on the edge of your seat and the ending is not what you would expect..... loved this book and couldnt put it down,.......It is quite eerie as Mary Burton describes the feelings of the killer as he searches for his dates, the predator searching for the next kill
But maybe one of his dates is not what he expects and this starts the downfall of his reign of terror...

Melina the police woman has more than one on her hands and the intrigue gets even more intense... this is a fantastic crime thriller and the tracing and tracking that the police do is second to none.....

well worth a read and five stars from me

Another winner from Mary Burton. The story starts off with a great opening scene and keeps the action going until the last page. There were many surprises along the way and a reveal that was totally unexpected, although Burton always keeps you guessing.

What does Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Agent Melina Shepard and serial killers Edward Mecum and Sonny Guthrie have in common? Mary Burton"s Never Look Back will take you on a roller coaster ride of suspense and thrill that will have you taking twists and turns you never thought possible! Sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride!!!

oh my, where to begin! I love Mary Burton first off, and I really like it when she does series. I really hope we see more of Melina and Jerrod. This book was so good! Melina is looking for some missing girls when events happen that make her a part of a case the FBI agent Jerrod Ramsey has been working on,. While they are working together they come across another killer and it opens up Melina's past. I read this in a day and a half! Really a good read!