Title: Intense Suspense and Riveting Twists: "Catch Her Death" by Melinda Leigh

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ .5(3.5/5)

Review:
"Catch Her Death" by Melinda Leigh is a heart-pounding and intricately plotted suspense novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With her knack for crafting gripping narratives, Leigh delivers a rollercoaster ride of emotions, unexpected twists, and relentless tension that will leave readers breathless.

In this thrilling installment of the Bree Taggert series, former homicide detective Bree finds herself pulled into a chilling case involving a murder that hits too close to home. As she digs deeper, Bree uncovers a web of secrets, corruption, and a dangerous killer who will stop at nothing to protect their dark agenda.

Leigh's writing is superb, immersing readers in a world filled with palpable danger and suspense. The author expertly balances the fast-paced action with moments of emotional depth, allowing readers to connect with Bree and the complex cast of characters. The vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the setting to life, creating a hauntingly atmospheric backdrop that adds to the overall intensity of the story.

Bree Taggert is a compelling protagonist, driven by her dedication to seek justice for the victims and haunted by her own tragic past. Her resilience, intelligence, and determination make her a character worth rooting for. The supporting characters are equally well-drawn, adding layers of intrigue and complexity to the narrative.

The plot of "Catch Her Death" is full of unexpected twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Leigh skillfully keeps the suspense building, expertly weaving together multiple storylines and subplots that culminate in a gripping finale. The pacing is relentless, urging readers to devour each chapter in anticipation of what lies ahead.

While this book can be read as a standalone, diving into the entire Bree Taggert series will provide a deeper understanding of the protagonist's journey and character development. However, "Catch Her Death" can still be enjoyed and appreciated as a standalone thriller.

Melinda Leigh's "Catch Her Death" is a testament to her mastery of the suspense genre. With its well-crafted plot, unforgettable characters, and nail-biting suspense, this book is a must-read for fans of thrilling mysteries. Prepare to be captivated and on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Disclosure: I received an advanced copy of this book for review purposes, but all opinions are my own.

Ms. Leigh just gets better and better in each installment of her Bree Taggert series. In Catch Her Death a murder hits close to home and Bree’s best friend, Dana, becomes the main suspect. Dana walks in right after someone has shot her date, Kent, in his home and then attacks her.

In the meantime, Bree has been receiving death threats in the mail plus vandalism to her home. While away from home one night, someone skulks around Bree’s home and terrorizes her teenage nephew and now the whole family is on high alert. The main suspects are a local small-time crime family, the Ekins who continue to show up at inconvenient times.

Bree’s boyfriend Matt Flynn, and his brother Nolan play big parts in this book protecting the family. Bree and Matt team up to investigate who really killed Dana’s friend since they know the Chief in the other jurisdiction is not looking any further than Dana. I loved the growing relationship between Bree and Matt in this book and the closeness and easiness they freely exhibited.

Nolan steps up to watch over Dana while she is healing and soon feelings start to spark between them. Dana has her doubts, but Nolan just rolls right over them.

There is a lot going on in this book with multiple storylines and I was on the edge of my seat a great deal of the time. The suspense was palpable at times, and I read this book in one sitting.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Montlake for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion. I gave it four stars!

Bree's friend and babysitter Dana Romano goes on a date to the man's house. As soon as she arrives, she is attacked by an invader and the guy she dated soon dies from his wounds. The local police are on the case, but Bree also tries to keep an eye on the case, especially when her friend becomes the prime suspect. It's not easy for Bree, as she has other cases that require her attention, and at the same time she has to deal with threats against her family.

Police dogs and K-9 Units play a huge role in this book, so if that's what you're looking for, it's here. Especially since dogs are used in this story not only to find missing people, which we are used to, but also for other less obvious purposes; I found it very interesting and refreshing. The plot is really good. I liked how Bree's cases start to intertwine. I also felt that the stakes were high for the whole time and the threat real. I think the author did it very efficiently and definitely managed to create an atmosphere.

I've only read one of the previous books in the series, and not even the one directly preceding this one, but that wasn't a problem. So you can read this book independently of the previous ones. I had no problems understanding who was who and what their relationship was. Still people who have read the previous books will be happy to meet the whole group of characters we see in this book again.

This was a fast pace, exciting tale that tracks with the other books in this series. Someone is out for violence and blood, but after who? With multiple threats coming from unknown sources, Sheriff Taggert must protect her family and home. An associate of Dana's is murdered and Dana finds herself in the hot seat with the law. With help from Matt and close friends, they will find the culprit and clear Dana's name? Or will they be too late for the blow they never saw coming.

I LOVE this series. It's fun, fast, and realistic while it keeps you turning pages quickly. 5 stars indeed!!

Hard to believe this is the seventh book of the Bree Taggert series. It is an incredible read.
Twists and turns are coming at you from the beginning right up until the very end.
The suspect in this story has had a long time to seek his revenge and he’s going full steam.
I certainly recommend this book and the entire series.

Thank you #NetGalley. #Montlake #CatchHerDeath

Really liked this book. A good detective story with lots of twists and turns. Great strong female characters too and the story is interesting enough to keep you hooked all the way through. Definitely recommend.

I've read several books in this series (in no particular order) but enjoy them immensely. The characters are believable and it's easy to feel for them. The plots are always different. There's a little romance, but real to the plot so didn't make me cringe. There are also enough twists that you're always going to be second guessing. In my opinion an enjoyable read and can't wait for the next one.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
Matt and Bree are perfect for each other and their relationship continues in this next book in the series. Bree and Matt along with others must solve a murder involving her friend Dana.
As things get dicey Matt’s brother steps in to keep Dana safe and the two get closer.
This book will have you guessing along the way and definitely a book I would recommend.

Another great book by Melinda Leigh, I love the characters in these books and that they are good friends. Can’t wait for the next book in the series

Melinda Leigh can do no wrong - another exciting Bree Taggert installment. There is something comforting being able to come back to known characters and see what is going on in their lives and what the next who-done-it is going to be. I hope there is more to come for Bree and her family.

I love reading about Sheriff Bree and her family. The Bree series is one of my favorites. Each story has all the elements of a great read. There is a crime she must solve to keep the community safe, a love interest and a good family behind her.
I highly recommend you read them all, this book can be read stand-alone but you don't want to - you need to grasp the childhood and history behind the characters to fully get the depth of each book. Bree saved her siblings as a little child herself, she went on to a career in law but moved back to her hometown when tragedy struck her family. Now as a sheriff she's responsible for keeping their small town safe and locking up Travis Ekin is first order of business in this book. This elicited threats from his family of retaliation.
Bree’s best friend and housemate Dana who helps Bree care for her young niece and nephew, has a date with a special guy but when she arrives he's been shot and the perp is still in the house.
Bree’s love interest and investigator Matt Flynn work together to stop the harassment and threats hitting way too close to home and the children. Bree figures they are coming from the Ekin family and she aims to prove it and she and Matt need to help Dana who has become the prime suspect in the death of her friend. Bree had to pass on the case as she is too close to those involved.
I can't say enough - get this series. Melinda Leigh is a master at weaving a story that captivates your interest and gives you warm feelings with the dynamics of this close-knit family and love. The characters are so real, down to earth and likable. There is love, friendship, dogs, cat, and laughter in addition to drama and mystery.

Sheriff Bree Taggert takes down the cold blooded murderer Travis Ekin and his family vows revenge against her. When her best friend and nanny walks into her dates house and finds him shot she becomes a suspect., As Bree and investigator Matt Flynn work to clear Dana, Bree receives threats to herself and her family. Then another body is found and is linked to the first. Bree and Matt must work fast to find the killer and those who are threatening Bree.



Thanks to Melinda Leigh and Montlake

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Another amazing installment in the Bree Taggert series! I think this one might be my favorite so far!

Bree's friend, housemate, and former partner Dana Romano is embroiled in a murder investigation after she walks into her boyfriend's house to find him with a bullet would to the chest and the intruder heading straight toward her. At the same time, Bree busts a local murderer and his family vows revenge. There's a lot going on in this book, and I really loved how we got to see more of Dana as a character. This installment also shows us more of Greta and Collins, the new K9 team. If you're a fan of the series, pick this up now! If you've never read any of the other books, start there - you'll be hooked and get to this one in no time!

Another thrilling story featuring Bree Target. Plenty of danger and tension. A new police dog added to the mix. Great addition to the series.

Just found a new author and get to go back to the beginning of the series too! Awesome read, perfect suspense and details with characters to relate to. Highly recommend!

I love this series! I also love all of Melinda's books, if she writes it, I will read it!

This was another great adventure with Bree and crew. There's always murder, mayhem, twists/turns, edge of your seat, page turning, a little drama, lots of love, and of course, a murderer is taken off the streets.

I've been waiting for Dana to get her turn/book and I loved how this turned out. She is one of my favorite secondary characters.

I highly recommend reading this series, actually read all of her books as they are so good!

#Bree #Dana #Family #Murder #5Stars #LovedIt #NetGalley

Book Title: Catch Her Death
Author: Melinda Leigh
Series: Bree Taggert Book #7
Publisher: Montlake
Genre: Mystery Fiction
Pub Date: September 12, 2023
My Rating: 4.++ Stars
Pages: 304

This is Book #7 in the Bree Taggert series and my fifth – only missed two but call myself a fan!
Back story if you didn’t read earlier books
Sheriff Bree Taggert has been dealing with the nightmare of the murder- suicide of her parents twenty-
seven years ago. In [book: Cross Her Heart|52276782] the first in this series Bree’s Sister Erin is killed. Bree
teams up K-9 Handler Matt Flynn, a former sheriff’s investigator.

In this story Sheriff Taggert once again teams up with investigator Matt Flynn.
(Bree has taken on the responsibility of raising her sister’s children: sixteen year old Luke and preteen Kayla, so she and Matt are trying to be discreet about their relationship).

Story starts with Sheriff Taggert’ along with the K-9 unit are out to find and takedown Travis Ekin, who has committed many murders. They are successful and Travis’s mother and brothers, who are just as violent as well as nasty, vow to take revenge.

In the meantime, Dana Romano Bree’s ex-partner from her homicide days; she is now a retired fifty something and helps Bree with the children. She currently has a new love interest Dr. Kent McFadden that she met at a spin class. They have dated a few times and he decided he was going to treat her to a home cooked meal. When she arrives at his house, no one answered but the door was unlocked, she immediately smells the aroma of a delicious dinner in the slow cooker but no Kent. When she hears a noise from upstairs, she feels he may have fallen and is hurt. On the way upstairs she is hit by someone in a ski mask. She is torn to chase the intruder or help Kent-Just then he moans and she hurried to him and finds he has been shot. She calls 911,
Now Bree and Matt are doing everything they can to keep Dana from getting railroaded for his murder.

Back to the nasty Elin’s as it appears they are following through with their threats on Bree,

Dana continues to heal and Bree and Matt take turn making sure she is safe, Matt’s brother helps out and now there seems to a slow relationship brewing with Nolan. Dana knows he is 10 years younger so isn’t expecting anything more than a friendship ….. Hmm

There is so much action going on in this story, I totally felt I needed to to be wearing a seat belt while reading in my favorite comfy reading chair.

I am totally amazed that Melinda Leigh can come up with such an involved story ~ Love it!
Looking forward to the next Bree adventure but first I need to try to get my heart to stop racing!

Want to thank NetGalley and Montlake for granting me the pleasure of reading this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for September 12, 2023.

Yay! Bree and the team are back!!
Another excellent book with a really intriguing case involving Dana who we get to see more of.
I really enjoyed this latest book and seeing the characters evolve, especially Bree immersing herself into family life, becoming mum to her niece and nephew.

Love the Bree Taggert series and this did not disappoint. Such a good storyline and I love the character development within this series. Would 100% recommend

I love this Author. I love her books. I love this series. This is a fast-paced, edge of your seat suspense book. More involvement by Dana (Bree’s former partner and best friend) which is great. Bree does her job well while raising her niece and nephew. My only complaint is having to wait for the next book. Thanks to NetGalley, Montlake and the Author for allowing me to read and review this book.