See Her Die is the second book in the Bree Taggert series by Melina Leigh. I read the first book in the series ( Cross Her Heart ) in record time, and I loved the author's writing style and the characters that she introduced us to over the course of the book, especially Bree Taggert and Matt Flynn. The elements that I loved from the first book were all reasons why I enjoyed this book as well.

We join Bree as she dives into her new role as small town sheriff. She's called to the scene of a shooting at a campground in the middle of the winter, where she finds the witness that called it in, but no trace of the shooter or the victim. As she dives into the case, Matt Flynn back as a consultant on the case, as they hurry to get to the bottom of the murders before more victims are added to the list.

Bree is a like-able main character, and I loved seeing another side of her as she's adjusting to her new role as sheriff and what that means for both her professional and personal life. Matt Flynn is a male lead that I can't help but love, but I wish the romance between them would have played more of a part to the story. The focus was on the case they were solving, and I hope the slow-burn relationship with potential between Bree and Matt is addressed in the next books.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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I really loved <strong>Cross Her Heart</strong> and have enjoyed reading Melinda Leigh's other series. I knew this <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/266188-bree-taggert" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Bree Taggert</strong></em></a> series was going to be special from the start.  The world is somewhat connected to her other series, and Bree is in law enforcement.

Bree has been having some major adjustments to a new home with two children who are grieving, and a new high pressure job.  She and Dana are so great with her niece and nephew, and do everything to help them live.   Dana's great cooking doesn't hurt. Bree also has to deal with her own grief in losing Erin.

Bree is busy settling into her new job with staff who probably aren't happy to have an outsider and a female become the new sheriff.  The department is seriously underfunded but she is figuring things out with her admin, Marge.  I love Marge and look forward to more of her wisdom and support to Bree.  Just as she is figuring things out, the disappearances and murders start. A disappearance was being worked by Stella Dane from Scarlett Falls and Matt was looking into it as a friend of the family.  I was happy to see Stella and have her join the investigation, which connected into a burglary case of Stella's also.  We also get a peek at Morgan Dane, too!

I always enjoy a police investigation and this one is improved by Matt and the K9 aspects. Matt's sister is raising and training dogs in his place, since he left the sheriff's department after his injury.  Both Bree and Matt have plenty of personal issues to work through, and keep their attraction light.  Dogs are an issue for Bree so she has to work hard to control herself.

Bree continues to deal with others with such compassion and caring.  Even with all the personal stress, she works intelligently, and risks herself to help others and save lives.  I admire her so much.  There is just nothing I don't like about this series.

The second fascinating mystery in the Sheriff Bree Taggert series. Bree is still dealing with her past and is now raising her murdered sisters’ two children. Her duties as sheriff leave her little time for a personal life, but she can’t quit thinking about Matt Flynn, former sheriff’s deputy and trainer of K9’s. Now time is even more limited as she is called to the scene of a shooting at the camp grounds, but there is no body. With only one witness who has very little information to share, things get more serious when another body is found in the frozen lake. Bree’s character is a strong female lead who had to protect her siblings when they were small. Now she is protecting her community, doing the very best to find the killer before they kill again. Ms. Leigh’s characters are so well developed that you fondly remember them as they appear from book to book. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

A shocking ending that I never seen coming!! This is book 2 in the series and the books keep getting better and better!! The suspense is edge of your seat!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of See Her Die by Melinda Leigh that I read and reviewed.
This was a great book for the second book in the Bree Taggert series. I also loved it that other characters from other books that Leigh wrote from previous series showed up in this book to help Bree with this case so it was fun seeing some faces from the past.
This book had a very great story that keeps the reader trying to figure out who the killer is until the end and it also adds more to Bree and her family’s story as well. Overall, this was a great book that held a number of surprises and added more to a really good series.
See Her Die gets five out of five stars from me!

Alyssa swears she saw her friend Harper killed but there's no body- at least not til Sheriff Bree Taggert and k9 handler and investigator Matt Flynn go looking in the woods. Then they find the body of a different person. And then others. This is a well done procedural that includes chapters where we hear from the killer. It's twisty enough to keep you guessing, even with that perspective. Bree's tough, Matt's interesting, Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. I missed the first one and this was fine as a standalone = and now I'm looking forward to more from Leigh

Loved it!!! Enjoyed the characters, story and writing style. This is definitely one of my new favorite series. Stella and Morgan Dane make an appearance. I'm not sure how I feel about the person Morgan is hired to defend. If that person would have spoke up, a lot less people would have ended up killed. The case would have been solved so much faster. I need a Dana in my life. She always has yummy home cooked food ready for dinner, is a great friend to Bree and is wonderful with Kayla and Luke. Love Vader. I wasn't sure who was behind all the murders. I was suspicious of everyone. I love not being able to guess everything from the beginning. Eli and his roommates were not the nicest guys. They were jerks and thought they were funny. I completely understand Bree's fear of dogs. She had a horrible experience as a child. BUT she compared a sweet, harmless golden retriever to a killer grizzly bear. I knew what would be in Greta's future, can't wait to see her in action.

Definitely recommend the book and the previous one in the series. It was a great mystery/thriller. There are plenty of twists and turns. Look forward to reading more books by the author. I can't wait to find out what is next in store for Bree and Matt. I see romance blooming.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Montlake Romance through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my ow

Bree Taggert is still trying to get a handle on her new job as county sheriff. She inherited a force in disorder after the corrupt former sheriff left office. She had a number of deputies quit and she isn't sure she can trust all the ones that remain. Bree is also dealing with being the parent to her orphaned niece and nephew after her sister's murder.

When a call comes in from a young woman who is squatting in some "closed for the winter" cabins, Bree is the closest to respond. Alyssa claims that she saw her friend Harper shot. There is no evidence to be found but Bree thinks Alyssa's claim needs more investigation. Alyssa's story is so close to Bree's own that she is inclined to believe her.

Meanwhile, Matt Flynn has an investigation of his own. One of elderly people who does pet rescues hasn't heard from her grandson and is very worried about him. The two investigations soon become one when a body of one of the grandson's roommates is found dead.

It is discovered that both the grandson and the dead roommate dated the same woman - a woman who is identified as Alyssa's missing friend.

I enjoyed this story. I like that the murderer has chapters from his point of view. I liked learning more about Bree and Matt and have high hopes for their growing relationship. I thought the story had a nice amount of action and was quite tension-filled.

See Her Die is the second book in a series about newly appointed Sheriff Bree Taggert. While this one could be read as a stand-alone, it starts 3 weeks after the first book ends, you will have a greater understanding of the characters if you read the first book as well. This whole series has been five star reads for me and I am SO glad there are two more books scheduled to come out next year.

When a shooting is reported but no blood or body is found, Bree calls in Matt to help look for a body. When a different body is found a high stakes investigation is launched. I honestly couldn’t put this one down and while there wasn’t a huge twist like the last one I still enjoyed the ending!

See Her Die is the second book in Melinda Leigh’s Bree Taggert series and continues the mystery suspense of book one as Sheriff Bree Taggert attempts to navigate family life and the pressures of her job. A strong competent woman, Bree is also human and suffering the strain of overwork and the trials of hunting a killer. But as with all super focused law enforcement officers, Bree finds it hard to balance her work life and personal commitments without something going by the wayside. The characters within these books are complex and intriguing which only makes the reader want to know more about them all. I’m keen to learn more about Bree and her support cast in future stories and thoroughly recommend this series to lovers of crime thrillers with a touch of romance.

Thank you Netgalley and Montlake Romance for the chance to read an advance copy of See her die by Melinda Leigh for a honest review. After moving back to her home town and becoming the new sheriff, Bree Taggert is called to a shooting in a campground closed for the winter. But when she arrives, she finds there is no shooter, no victim, and no blood, only the witness, a homeless teenager who insists she saw her friend shot.
Calling in Matt Flynn and his K-9 to help with the search they discover a body under the ice in Grey Lake—but it’s not the victim they were looking for...
Once again, this was fast paced action from beginning to end! Bree Taggert is a tough, kick-ass woman, who has scars both inside and out, from horrifying events in her childhood. I love how she is trying to make a home for herself and her niece and nephew, with help from her friend and former police partner Dana. I enjoy the beginning of the relationship she has with Matt, and the scenes they have with the dogs, Brody, Ladybug, and new scene stealer Greta! This is going to be an excellent series!

See Her Die was a great follow up to Cross Her Heart with an intriguing plot and some fun crossover with two of the author's other series.

One of the first big cases in her job as the new sheriff sees Bree Taggert called out to a shooting in a closed campground. But when she arrives there's no shooter, no victim, and no evidence someone was shot outside of a lone witness. So Bree calls in former deputy Matt Flynn and his K-9 Brody to track the killer, but the trail the pair follows leads them to the body a different victim, a missing university student. And when more students go missing only to turn up dead, Bree must find the link between the cases and catch a killer before her witness becomes his next victim.

The plot in See Her Die was really interesting, particularly the shooting at the start where there's no evidence it happened outside of the witness. When bodies of unrelated victims start turning up, things only got more interesting from there. It's clear there's something far more sinister going on than anyone expected. The book has chapters from the killer's point of view which allows us insight into the crimes that Bree doesn't have. I enjoyed watching Bree work to link the crimes and it was nice to see Matt and the deputies following different leads than Bree's. The ending of the book is suspenseful with just the right amount of action and I was happy with the way everything wrapped up.

Bree continues to be an excellent main character. Taking over as sheriff has definitely been more challenging than Bree expected and I'm looking forward to seeing how she adapts to the position. Matt continues to be an interesting character and I like that Bree brought him on as an investigator. The two work really well together and I'm interested to see how their relationship develops, both personally and professionally. This book once again only has the barest hint of romance in it, so readers looking for a more suspense/mystery type book should be happy with this one.

Some of the side characters in this book are ones from the author's other series, Stella Dane from the Scarlet Falls series and Morgan Dane from the Morgan Dane series. While Morgan only has a brief appearance in the book, Stella appears frequently as a case she's investigating is mixed up with Bree's case. It was great getting to see some familiar characters and I hope to see them pop up again in future books.

Overall See Her Die was an amazing read and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series, Drown Her Sorrows, when it releases early next year.

Another solid novel by Melinda Leigh. This is the second book in the Bree Taggert series and Leigh does incorporate some fan favorites from the Morgan Dane series as well. It can be read as a stand alone and offers a decent police procedural with intertwining relationship/romance. As seen with her recent writing style, Leigh respects sensitive readers and offers a “PG-13” romantic suspense. A quick, easy read that holds fan interest. 3 stars.

Thank you to #Netgalley for the ARC of #SeeHerDie which was read and reviewed voluntarily by #wayward_readers

See Her Die by Melinda Leigh is the second in the Bree Taggert series. I really like this series but then that is no surprise. I've loved everything Ms. Leigh has written and I've read them all. I find the Sheriff character to be engaging. Being a city girl, who knew what a Sheriff's duties entail. And Ms. Leigh's ladies always have a great "side kick". Matt seems to fit the bill. Throw in a K-9 character and it sets up for a person series. I've seen mention of 5 in the series. Let's hope it doesn't end there.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Montlake and Ms. Leigh for the review copy in exchange for an honest opinion.

It all started with a 911 call about a woman being shot at a closed campground. Sheriff Bree Taggert responded along with Deputy Jim Rogers. At the campground they found the young woman, Alyssa Vincent, who made the 911 call and said her friend Harper Scott was shot, but there was no body to be found. As Bree and her team searched for the body and the shooter Bree determined a K-9 team was needed. Former deputy Matt Flynn and his K-9 Brody were called in. Both Matt and Brody had been injured in a friendly fire incident a couple years earlier and were no longer part of the sheriff's department. Now both Bree and Matt, who had worked together before, are involved in the case. The case that exploded into a search for a serial killer.

See Her Die by Melinda Leigh is the second book in her Bree Taggert series. Ms. Leigh always writes a tight, concise, complex storyline that keeps the reader guessing. She doesn't disappoint in this book. There are plenty of twists and turns with all the action. I liked how well this author developed her characters and how realist their actions were. I look forward to more Bree Taggert books.

Ex cop Bree Taggert has had to adapt to huge changes in all aspects of her life since the death of her sister. She has a new home in a town she had no intention of ever returning to, is guardian of Erin's two children and is the new sheriff. So, when a call is received from a hysterical young woman who says her friend was shot in front of her, Bree rushes to the scene uncertain of what she will find.

As things rush from a possible prank call to the hunt for a deranged serial killer, Bree calls in friend and former deputy Matt Flynn to help, along with his K-9 Brody. With missing students, a rising body count, and a probable link to multiple burglary cases in nearby Scarlet Falls the sheriff can't help wondering if she will find her killer before their rage gets the better of them again and another body is found.

This is a great read by one of the best exponents of the romantic murder mystery genre writing at the moment. The second book featuring Bree and Matt already has a familiar feel to it and they are definitely worth rooting for. An extra pleasure in this book is the appearance of favourite characters from Ms Leigh's previous series set in Scarlet Falls. It was great to see their cameo appearance and I hope others will be doing the same in future installments of this great new series.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an unbiased review. I would recommend it to anyone who already loves this author or who wants an excuse to escape into a first class mystery for a while in both cases you won't be disappointed.

I love a good police procedural series and this one, featuring a strong female lead, has become an auto-read for me. Book two in the series was fast paced and full of adrenaline, pushing me to read faster and faster. I was perplexed by the case and found myself suspecting everyone. This was well written and executed wonderfully! The ending left me frantically turning pages to find out how it was going to end. I’m excited to read more in the series. My thanks to the publisher for the advance reader in exchange for my honest review.

SEE HER DIE...Melinda Leigh
Alyssa had met Harper at a homeless shelter, they had been camping out in an empty campground. A noise awaking her, and then noticing Harper backpack, sleeping bag were gone. As was her keys and her last $43 dollars. Hearing shots, a shadow, taking a second to call 911, she runs. Bree as the new sheriff, doesn’t quite trust her team yet, wind the snow and bitter cold, they think Alyssa made it up. Calling Matt and his dog a tracker Brody could they help. A body is found, the other girl still missing what happened and why, this was a desolate area in the winter. A tangled plot, does Alyssa know more then she is saying, missing people, the body count rises with non stop action. Bree and Matt work well together, and maybe a chance of a romance. Given Arc for my voluntary review and my honest opinion by Net Galley and Montlake.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book

at first she wakes because of a scream when she goes to investigate she sees a man shoot her friend

bree and her police force are out at the scene but the weather hampers them, with the forecast for more snow bree needs her men to find any clues they can, but without a body or a crime scene there isnt much to go on

but suddenly a victim or perp is found with an axe...are they friend or foe....

with the help of the k9 unit called in another body is found under the ice...but things arent adding up to what the witness/perp says and then the body has more questions than answers

with some of the men in her squad not taking to their new boss...bree has her work cut out for her trying to either win them over with her style of policing or shipping them out...

and then there is her niece and nephew who are still reeling from their mother being murdered...hence the move to this new lifestyle bree has never seen for herself

you just cant fault a melinda leigh book full of characters that are good and bad and the visit back to see some favourite characters...plenty of red herrings before we find out who the murderer was and can bree get over her fear of dogs....a challenging time for bree

#seeherdie #melindaleigh

This is book 2, and I did not read book 1, but there is enough discussion that I felt like I was in the loop on the story. This one had Bree, the new police chief, investigating a serial killer who was targeting college students. A little creepy, but the story kept my interest to the end and was hard to put down. Would highly recommend this book and author.