Another winner by Mary Burton!! Read the book in one afternoon. Loved the two different stories going on ... Loved the character development throughout the book. Great characters - great story.

Thank you #netgalley and #montlakeromance for the eARC.

NEVER LOOK BACK....Mary Burton
Melinda she is fearless, determined and takes risks She is the investigating officer, she was a predator and escaped, now knowing he was a serial killer. With an FBI Agent Ramsey, the past of Melinda comes known. There are two crimes that come together. A bit of romance and a murder to solve. Once again the author has given us a tense tight murder, that will keep you to the end. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion by Net Galley and Montlake

Mary Burton is an incredible writer. I'm always invested in her characters. Melina a TBI agent is a very independent woman who can take care of herself. Her father Hank is a former law enforcement officer. He received a call years before when she was 5 or 6. She was found alone on the side of the road. They adopted her and raise her as their own. Fast forward years later shes trying to find a killer that's killing prostitutes. During the hunt unknown to Melina she has a brother who is also a serial killer. Agent Ramsey FIB agent is brought in to her find the Key Killer. The cast of characters is fascinating and we'll written. Another great read.

Melina Shepard is an agent with the Tennesse Bureau on Investigation. While working undercover as a prostitute, she almost becomes the next victim of a serial killer. The killer has many victims across several states and now is in Nashville. With the help of FBI agent Jerrod Ramsey, Melina discovers there are actually two serial killers and one may be connected to her past. This book is a roller coaster ride, full of twists and turns and keeps you guessing till the end. Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I am usually a fan of Mary’s books, but not so much this time. Very interesting plot with some twists and turns, but it felt like it dragged on and on.

The FBI and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation team up to track a serial killer. While on the hunt from him they stumble across another killer who has also been leaving a trail of bodies. And to ramp up the suspense the TBI agent has unexpected connections to both killers.

I enjoyed the story and finally getting Jerrod Ramsey's story who was head of the FBI profiling team in previous books. Melina Shepard – the TBI agent – was a very interesting, complex character. The two worked well together trying to track down the serial killers.

I tend to really enjoy Mary Burton’s books, and this one did not disappoint. Melina thinks she’s on the trail of one killer, only to find that she may be on the trail of at least two...and that both killers may be closer to her present and past than she thinks. Jerrod is called in to assist with profiling, which starts the roller coaster going. Between the twists, mysteries, glimpses into Melina’s past, and said past invading the present, the story keeps you guessing. And once you’re certain that this will be an easy one to solve, another wrench is tossed at the plot.

And as is the norm for Mary Burton and other authors of her caliber (Karen Rose comes to mind), there IS a smidge of romance and attraction between characters, but it doesn’t take over the story. Instead, Jerrod and Melina’s progression from forced partners to possible friends to more is more of a palate cleanser between the gruesome horrors happening all around. This tactic has been a consistent winner in stories like this one, and I’m sure this author will continue to wow me in the future.

Thriller with two stories for the price of one. Really good characters and a fast moving storyline which completely held my interest.

Mary Burton books always include interesting main characters, secondary characters that you want to see again and wickedly twisting plots. This book is no exception. Melina is with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and dedicated to her job. Some might say too dedicated, including her boss after a impromptu stake-out gone awry. However Melina has stumbled upon something far more sinister than can be imagined. Is it possible to have two serial killers operating in one area at the same time. Special Agent Jerrod Ramsey wants to know, and he believes a sinister and horrifying killer may have found a new hunting ground. An unlikely and uneasy alliance is formed between the two agents. A suspense filled book with plenty of behind the scenes police procedural information Mary does so well.

Another great book by Mary Burton. I have read everything she has written and love her books. Of course it is a Little gory but it is a murder mystery after all. I really liked the characters and the ending was fitting. Highly recommended for those who love romantic suspense

I'll begin with the positive, I loved the ending. Melina and Ramsey's connection was compounding and riveting. However, it wasn't until chapter 14 that I began to gain interest in this book. The junkie hooker, white van villain thing has been done so many times I would not have finished this book if it wasn't gifted for reviews. In the end, I am glad I finished the story. I want to know how things end. This book would be intriguing for someone who hasn't read many crime novels with the same storyline.