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Loved this book! Great twists all while keeping us engaged in the characters personally. As always, it kept me guessing until the end. I have read all books in this series and hope that this is not the last we hear of Bree Taggert and family.

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An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

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An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

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Love Melinda Leigh's books. They grab you right from the start. Once I begin reading I don't want to put it down. Haven't read a book of hers yet that disappointed. Highly recommend any of her books if you love a good mystery/thriller.

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Another Thrilling Masterpiece in the Bree Taggert Series!

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Melinda Leigh has done it again! Beyond Her Reach is an absolutely gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller that proves this series only gets better with each installment. From the first chilling murder to the shocking twists that follow, Sheriff Bree Taggert is put through her most intense investigation yet—one that is as personal as it is dangerous.

The pacing is relentless, the suspense is masterfully woven, and the character development continues to shine. Bree and Matt’s partnership, both professionally and personally, adds emotional depth to the high-stakes action. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, Leigh throws in another twist that leaves you breathless.

I love seeing the growth in Bree as she comes into her own, fights her demons and loves as fiercely as she fights for justice. I think she is my all time favourite protagonist 😍

The worst part about finishing Beyond Her Reach? Knowing we have to wait another year for the next book! Fans of Kendra Elliot, Allison Brennan, and Karen Rose will devour this latest installment. If you love heart-pounding thrillers with strong female leads and perfectly executed suspense, this book—and this series—is a must-read!

Thanks to Ms Leigh, Montlake & Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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Beyond Her Reach is the latest in the Bree Taggart mysteries, and it's another welcome addition to the series. The mystery had me on the edge of my seat and guessing up until the reveal. I can't wait to read what's next for all of the characters.

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This is the third book I have read in the Bree Taggart series through Netgalley and I've enjoyed each one even more than the last.

It's been like catching up on a favourite tv series, seeing the lives of the characters grow and change. Friendships and relationship blossoming, whilst issues arising. All whilst the huge horror plot twist unfolds throughout like a tornado.

The plot is so thoroughly thought out and smooth to read, I always fly through the Bree Taggart books because they're the type you don't want to put down. If this was a TV series, I'd happily watch 20 seasons of it!!

As usual the plot tricks me every time, twists and turns that I never saw coming!

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Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for the eARC.
No. 10 in the Bree Taggart series is a book I had a hard time putting down ... the headache got me in the end!
It can be read as a standalone, although it's of course better to have read the previous ones.
In Upstate NY a woman is found murdered in her home, her throat slashed. At first it's thought it was her husband, who had left her for another woman. The man she had recently dated is another person of interest. When a second woman is found with her throat slashed, who also dated the first victim's boyfriend, he becomes a suspect as well.
I very much enjoyed this book, I liked Bree and I loved all the dogs in the story! The ending was a complete shocker, I never saw that coming ...
Excellent read, definitely recommended.

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It was a quick and enjoyable read. I appreciated the plot and the characters. However, I wish there had been more action throughout the book rather than just towards the end.

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So good! I love Bree and Matt. They make such a good team together. This book is exciting and enthralling.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

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Bree Taggart brings all the stars. This series just gets better and better, there is so much going on in this story that you could get easily confused if it wasn’t such a good author keeping all of the storylines and characters in order, and giving you enough detail that you are hooked, but not enough that you truly get who it is, until you are supposed to know who the killer is, there are a couple of false ideas, but its so well done. I simply loved Bree and how she is coming to terms with her new life, and the realities around it, her relationship with Matt, and that of her family, as she hasn’t always had it easy and those connections are difficult to grasp, she has been growing every time, and this one just makes your heart so warm. I have always known Bree was a god person, but anyone who encourages and aids young people to read, needs more recognition in my eyes. This has been an amazing series, and I am so excited to see where they will go next.

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Beyond Her Reach is the 10th book in the Bree Taggert series by Melinda Leigh. This book can be read as part of the series or enjoyed as a standalone mystery. I vote reading the whole series because Bree is one of my favorite lead characters!

This was a fast read…. because it was so good and because I refused to put it down! I was blown away by this book! I loved every minute of it!!! I refused to go to bed until I reached the very last page!

I absolutely love the characters in this series, and I have grown so attached to them. Sheriff Bree Taggert is fierce and amazing. I love her family and friends. The storyline was incredible! This is fast paced, filled with action, and so many twists and turns as Bree tries to figure out who the murderer is!

I highly recommend reading this if you enjoy crime dramas! 5 Stars!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.


Beyond Her Reach (Bree Taggert #10) by Melinda Leigh
Publisher: Montlake
Genre: General Fiction (Adult), Mystery & Thrillers
Expected Publication Date: September 16, 2025

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Finally, a new book full of my comfort characters! All our favorites are back in the 10th addition to the Bree Taggert series. Morgan Dane and Lance Kruger also make an appearance from the Morgan Dane series.

As always, the story starts out with Morgan heading to a murder. A woman is found brutally murdered in her home. Is it her soon to be ex? A recent date? Someone else? I love how each new book tells a new story, while adding to the lives of our main characters. Haven’t read the other 9? No worries. You can start with this one, but I recommend not skipping any in the series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

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4* Another decent outing with Bree Taggert, with glimpses of Morgan and Lance, from the Scarlett Falls books.

Whilst this isn't Bree's strongest sortie, it's still full of twists; decent investigative skills; people you'd (I'd) like to see get their comeuppance; people you don't for a second suspect as, well, suspects; and machinations that just make you wonder about people's sanity. That the book takes place in the US adds to the believability, all too sadly.

As usual, the people you think are the likely bad guys, given their lack of redeeming qualities, turn out to be decently done red herrings. Hints, and Bree's thoughts and instincts that we're privy to, add to the 'A-ha!' feel of figuring the mystery out, but not. The actual bad guys, I never would've clocked. I mean, for one person to let themselves be motivated by hatred and resentment and for another to let themselves be so manipulated, kind of felt it might not have worked, but the final reveal, the mention of physical characteristics and skill with taking lives, made it work. The ending was sad but justice got done for Kelly, who really didn't deserve what happened to her.

It was nice to see Morgan as the lawyer of the main suspect, with Lance supporting her from his slight back-seat position. I'm not sure that we also needed Olivia (Lance's boss's [doesn't work for me] love interest) but the tale worked and a guy who could've been framed, didn't.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Montlake for my reading pleasure.

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Beyond her Reach
Another brilliantly constructed thriller with the wonderful Sheriff Bree Taggert and investigator Matt Flyn.
In a quiet suburban area a woman is found dead in her home from a vicious attack. With an angry ex husband, previous boyfriend and almost stalker like neighbour as suspects Bree and her team have their work cut out.
When another woman is found murdered at home in the same horrific manner it becomes even more confusing to sort out the connections.
All manner of things are slowly revealed and this fast paced story certainly keeps you on your toes. With a very satisfying finale this is an enjoyable exciting read.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly

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Sheriff Bree Taggert is called to a horrific murder in a quiet neighborhood. Soon-to-be divorced Kelly Gibson is slain in her home, and it's just awful. Bree and her invesitgator and partner, Matt Flynn, dive deep into the case and notice she was dating someone. This provides for a great cameo for attorney Morgan Dane and PI Lance Kruger as they represent the man Kelly was recently dating. As they are working their investigation, another woman turns up murdered... also to have recently dated the same man. Being pressured by the county board of commissioners, Bree and Matt dive deep into the investigation - at a cost. And then, we get to meet Turbo, a rescue dog that Matt takes in from his sister, Cady. And in this book, Turbo might be my favorite character... I can't wait to see how Ms. Leigh takes him further. Absolutely fantastic - and you will stay up all night to finish this book - as it is that darn good! A great big thank you to Montlake for an advanced reader of this book. The opinions expressed are my own.

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I love the Bree Taggert series! I feel like this series just keeps getting better and better!!

In this book, there are so many twists and turns that it keeps the reader engrossed in the story until the end,

I didn't see that ending coming!

I love how Bree continues to open up to her family and friends more, and is even willing to look further into her tragic past in order to heal.

Great story! Can't wait to see what happens next!

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This was a really good read . It keeps you guessing right till the end would be great if there is a follow up . I would definitely read more of Melinda Leigh books .

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Welcome back Sheriff Taggert! Easily this series has become a top 3 in crime/law enforcement series. In the real world, it is the dream to have a Sheriff and law enforcement group who are so embedded in their community and truly cares about everyone and sees the person behind the victim.

In "Beyond Her Reach," there is a killer on the loose once again. First their is the brutal murder of a middle aged woman who is separated from her midlife crisis having husband. Not too long later, another woman is killed in much the same way. Like with every great Bree Taggert book, there are a few possible motives and suspects and the force in there to support Bree in getting to the truth. The amazing Matt is there as always and my favorite characters - the dogs!!

Bree and Matt's relationship takes a bit of a front seat in "Beyond Her Reach" and Cady and Todd have a pretty exciting arrival! Luke is hitting a milestone that I hope will be explored in Book #11 and Kayla is just a lovebug.

All in all, this is exactly what I expect from Melinda Leigh and can't wait for the next installment.

Thank you to Melinda Leigh and Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Beyond Her Reach by Melinda Leigh is the 10th book in the Bree Taggert series and I will admit going in I didn't realize it was part of a series! Melinda Leigh did a fantastic job of filling in the blanks so I don't feel like I was missing anything and it was written like a standalone, however, I enjoyed it so much I will probably check out the other books in the series.

Beyond Her Reach starts out with a woman who was brutally murdered and Bree sets off to find her killer, was it the soon-to-be ex-husband? The recent ex boyfriend? Or was it the stalkerish neighbor? There were enough twists in there to give me whiplash and after a second murder took place I was even more thrown off. I had fun guessing till the very end and I gathered that Sheriff Taggert stops at nothing to catch her killer.

I'd like to thank Netgalley and Montlake for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I cannot wait to tackle more by this author

4.5/5 ⭐

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