It’s just another day of Widow’s Island for Deputy Tessa Black when she stubbles across the body of a young woman in the woods and with her a mystery. It’s another day and another murder on Widow’s Island for Tessa and her sidekick/fiancé/park ranger Logan Wild to solve. Though I’m starting to wonder how so many murders occur on such a small island? Another short a story to add to the series though the resolution was kind of anticlimactic.

Book #7 in the Widow's Island series. The series is alternately written by Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot. Each is novella length and all of them are great reads. Buried Bones begins when Deputy Tessa Black finds a partially buried body while on a walk. Not a good way to start the day. The "body" is Aurora Franklin, a newcomer to Widows Island looking to work the summer before starting college. No one has seen her for weeks, yet no one reported her missing. Even with a cold trail, Deputy Black will dig until she finds the killer.
A quick read that contains all of the hallmarks we've come to expect from Melinda Leigh books.

I love this series and especially the co-writing of Melinda Leigh. This group of professionals/friends on the island had different careers that brought them to the island and now each stay pretty busy with family she the crime scene lol.

When a young girl is found dead in a hiking trail, Tessa kicks in to high gear to solve her murder. Logan is the trusty side kick/fiance and of course they are great together. Logan has added much needed balance to Tessa's home life that was desperately needed.

Very exciting read, highly recommend.

Buried bones is a short story, easy to read, and entertaining with a good plot. The characters are relatable, and the crimes mentioned in the story, I'm quite sure, have happened many times in many communities and countries. It's also true that are committed members of Law Enforcement in many places as well, doing their jobs to put those who go against the law behind bars.
I downloaded a free copy of this book through NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

I was provided a copy of this novella from NetGalley. I had previously read other series by Melinda Leigh, but the Widow's Island novella series was new to me. I was able to read the seventh installment without reading the previous ones, but I plan on going back and reading the others (especially since they are on Kindle Unlimited). In Buried Bones, Deputy Sheriff Tessa Black and her fiance Logan Wilde must solve the murder of a young woman, and the story is fast-paced. I really liked both of the main characters and how their home life was woven into the story, as well as being an action-packed mystery. I definitely recommend this novella!

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I read the first 4 books in this <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/238242-widow-s-island" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Widow's Island</strong></em></a> series through Kindle Unlimited.  They are written alternately by Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh. I enjoy both these authors in their mystery genre work.  This series is all short novellas so I have to be more careful not to spoil too much.  I really enjoy these for quick and easy reading.

Tessa is the main character but most of our known people make at least a brief appearance.  The island is small so they all know each other.   Tessa and Logan have furthered their relationship.  He is living with Tessa and helping out with her sister and her mother.  Logan is all in to make her life easier.

The couple is out together and find a mostly decomposed body.  Tessa sets all the processing in motion.  She is a well trained and experienced detective.  She and Logan investigate to find who murdered this woman.  They do a good job of running down all the leads and information.

I enjoyed this very short novella for both the case and the progression of their personal relationships.

I have really enjoyed this series of books by Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliott, they are a perfect short read when you just need a little relaxing read. The characters are so nice and it is great to just keep on reading about the same people and the same place, but a new story.

Short, but intense, this new novella in the Widow's Island series packs a punch. Characters that we have grown to know face new challenges.

While on a hike with her fiance, Deputy Tessa Black finds a partially buried body. Identified as a collage student here for a summer internship, she remains a mystery, because no one has reported her missing. Diving in to the case, Tessa and Logan search diligently for the killer while waiting for another body to appear.

Perfect short read by the fire! Love this series and these characters.

Buried Bones by Melinda Leigh, the seventh book in the Widow's Island series is a super read. The storyline was well-developed and kept my attention throughout the book. I really enjoyed reading about how Deputy Tessa Black and her finance Park Ranger Logan Wilde work so well together. The way they have each other's back is wonderful. I also enjoyed the fun scene where the Black's "killer hen" who doesn't like Tessa dive-bombed her. Made me laugh. This novella is a great addition to the series. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, The Lost Bones by Kendra Elliott.

Tessa should think about her wedding and go buy her wedding dress. Everything seems to be fine in her life or as fine as it ever will be. Logan gets along well with her mother and has taken over a lot of the day to day work around and in the house. Patience is doing better, but she seems a little out of balance. Her mother is better with new medication and help from friends and family. But when Tessa is out on a hike with her sister, they stumble upon a decaying body. The wedding plans are not longer important. Now there is a killer to be caught.
I love the Widow’s Island novellas. There is so much going on and the suspense always gets my heart pounding. Highly recommended series.

While on a nature walk, Deputy Tessa Black and her sister discover the remains, mostly skeletal, of what turns out to be a young woman.

Tessa, along with her fiance, Park Ranger Logan Wilde, start their investigation by trying to identify her. Plenty of people have gone missing over the years, but none seem to match this victim.

Identified as a college student who had been hired to work on Widow's island for the summer, the more they delve into her background, the more questions they have. Why has this woman never been reported as missing? Why did she choose Widow's Island to spend her summer?

The investigation reveals a dangerous predator hiding in the Widow’s Island community.

This novella is a short, fast read filled with suspense. Suspects are many, but who would have wanted this young woman dead? Characters are deftly drawn, intriguing to watch.

Many thanks to the author / Montlake / Amazon Publishing / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction novella. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

It was my first meeting with this author, and.... I'm. really happy that I decided to read Mrs. Leigh's book.

It's not long story but it left me very satisfied. From the begging, I could feel like I live inside this book. Story line, plot twist ups amd downs were everything I want to. recieve in the books like that.

Buried Bones are a perfect short read for readers od all kinds. I can assure, that once You'll start to read, You won't put this novella down.

Widow’s Island is a quaint place where everyone knows everyone. Tessa, local Sheriff, and Cate, exFBI and local baker, have been best friends for years just like sisters. Tessa is engaged to Logan, Cate’s brother, so the family bond is even closer. I admire Logan’s character as he takes on responsibilities most husbands would not, like looking after Tessa’s ill mother and being big brother to her sister. He’s admirable and adorable. When a body is found he and Tessa investigate. The way they work together with limited resources on the island is amazing. Each of these novellas has a new crime but it’s the character arcs that make the stories intriguing. You could read them out of order but if you like them starting from the beginning would allow for the full character development. I was a recipient of an early copy and have voluntarily written my review.

I want to thank #NetGalley and #Montlake for an advance copy of #BuriedBones by #MelindaLeigh
Deputy Tessa Black stumbles across the body of a half buried young woman on her morning hike she is determined to get justice for her.
Identified as Aurora Franklyn from the mainland, she had been on the island for a summer job
How come no one had reported her missing. Tessa and her fiancé park ranger Logan Wilde set out to find the killer.
Thoroughly enjoyed this novella and pleased to add a new author to my list.
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Life on Widow’s Island has been calm for Deputy Tessa Black since her mother’s dementia is under control and her fiancé, park ranger Logan Wilde, has moved in with them. The calm doesn’t last as while hiking she finds a partially buried and decomposed body. She identifies the body as a young female college student who was working on the island and had been missing for a month. No one had reported her missing which makes her death extremely suspicious. While Tessa and Logan investigate, suspicion falls on a former boyfriend, the man she worked for and the owner of the motel where she was staying. When a final piece of evidence is discovered, will it be too late to stop the killer from killing again? I have read and really enjoyed this entire series by this author and her writing partner (in the series) Kendra Elliot. The stories are concise, move quickly and contain everything you want to read, including great characters whose lives slowly evolve. I highly recommend this series and both authors. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

Buried bones is another wonderful fast read by Melinda Leigh. I love her writing. It pulls you in from the first few pages and holds you until the end, but leaves us wanting the next book.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Montlake Publishing for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is part of a multi author series set on Widow's Island. I have read a couple of the other books so I was familiar with the characters. I think it reads well as a stand alone, but have to quantify that as I have read several of the full novels. This is a novella so it is shorter. I enjoyed the book, another glimpse of Tessa's complicated life. The trauma and drama of having someone you love have alzheimer's. 4 stars

Community Ties…
The seventh installment of the Widow’s Island series of novellas finds former FBI agent Cate back in the action once again when she undercovers secrets of a community. Is there a dangerous predator on the loose? Fast moving storyline, twists aplenty and a cast of credible and colourful characters make for a good, short, sharp read.

4.5⭐
Buried Bones is a fast-paced, engaging and extremely enjoyable read. That had me hooked from beginning to end as Tessa and Logan investigate when Tessa and her sister Patience stumble upon remains in the state park. And with an edge of your seat ending and great characters this was a really entertaining bite sized mystery, that I couldn't put down.

Would happily recommend.

This is another installment of the series with some of your favorite characters. Tessa and her sister Patience on a hike when they come across a decomposed body. Dealing with her mothers quick decline with early onset dementia, Tessa is trying to hang on to her sister and soon her only family. There have been some changes with Tessa’s fiancé Logan moving in with them to help with her mom’s care and to enable her sister to have more time to be a teenager. Tessa as the Town Deputy calls it in so that she can get help with the buried body she found on her hike. This includes a call to Logan, as he is the forest ranger in charge of the state park they are hiking in. Tessa and Logan begin their investigation to determine just who the person is and what were the circumstance for how she manage to end up in the Park buried. Will they be able to determine who is the girl buried in the park? Will they find who did it? Where will this mystery take them?
Thank you to Netgalley for the complimentary copy.
This is a great story that has continued with fantastic characters. This is a very enjoyable story.