I loved reading this story, which is well-written, has a good plot, is fast-paced, and got me hooked from the beginning. Although I did not read the previous books in the series I could understand this story quite well. Ms. Dranfield really caught y attention and I'll be looking for her other titles. Great entertainment!

Reading Between the Wines book review #93/135 for 2022:
Rating: 4 🍷 🍷 🍷 🍷
Book 🎧: Little Girl Taken (Detective Madison Harper Book 3)
Author: Wendy Dranfield
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
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Sipping thoughts: I really liked this book in the installment. The mystery was revealed one layer at a time, albeit as sad as it was. The beginning of the story had me so intrigued that I needed to find out what part of the book this story would play out. It was incredibly sad and pretty dark, but I really enjoyed it. It might be my favorite in the series. I can’t wait to continue to see what is in store for Harper and the rest of the town.

Cheers and thank you to @NetGalley and @Bookouture for an advanced copy of @LittleGirlTaken.

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This is the third book in the Detective Madison Harper series. This series is going from strength to strength and I just love the characters, what Nate & Madison have been through and to come out the other side albeit not unscathed but positive nonetheless. I look forward to their characters/relationship developing throughout. Another fast paced addictive thriller with plenty of twists, if you haven’t yet, you should put this on your list but I recommend starting from Book 1 to understand how Nate & Madison came to be, you will not be disappointed. I can’t wait for the next instalment.

Another great book by Wendy Dranfield. I just love the Harper series and look forward to every one. I feel like I can automatically say her books will be a five star before even reading them. There is nothing better than to find an author who gives you a series and never phones it in.

This is her usual great stuff. Set a day aside as you'll want to read ithis in one day. The ending is so good.

Another fantastic installment in this brilliant series, the relationship between Madison and Nate just melts my heart and in the back of my mind I would love to see them make a deeper connection. The story kicks off with a baby found in an abandoned crashed car and when Madison, newly reinstated as a cop begins to investigate she finds herself tangled in a story that goes back years. A really good read and I'm so happy to say I have the next book in the series ready to go!

What a story Wendy has woven here. Last book Madison had her story resolved and this book Nate got his. However…I have a feeling its not quite resolved and more is to come…well I hope.

I loved being back with Nate and Madison and seeing what they are up to now. Madison is back on the force where she belongs but Nate is at a loss what to do. We begin with Nate and Madison aren’t together, and I didn’t like that. But I didn’t have to wait long.

This was a dark and sad tale, for both of them, when we get to the end. It is a bittersweet tale, but aren’t they all. It was hard to watch Madison have to face her past but I love how she was able to face her past and the strength she shows was fab and I love the shock and terror that the past felt. It was nice to meet Vince as a newbie in the series. I do love introduction to new characters and seeing how they can be new fan favourites. I will be having words with Wendy though…

Wendy always writes an engaging story, and a story that will sink under your skin and stay with you long after you finish. Little Girl Taken is definitely one of those stories! You never quite know how everything adds up until Wendy tells you. So many threads all tied up and never the way I thought! What a great ride!!

This is the 3rd book in the series and I havent read the others but Im really enjoying this one. I couldnt stop reading this book. Lots of action, and drama. I loved the combination of all of them. I loved the ending it was so good.

Another great addition to the series. I would highly recommend reading these in order so that you understand Madison and Nate's past as well as their current friendship. This is Madison's first day back at work after putting her life back together and she's thrown in at the deep end with an abandoned baby and missing mother. Not only does she have to learn to trust her team but she has to prove that she is worthy of having her job back. The twists and turns of this investigation had me hooked. Nate also has another heartbreaking experience in his quest to find the person responsible for his Fiances murder which adds to the suspense of the book. The characters and the gritty investigations sucked me in and I didn't want to put it down. I hope we get to see more of this duo.

I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Explosive page turner with so many twists and turns ! Loved this book and highly recommend ! Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book! ! Opinions are solely my own ! #Netgalley #Bookouture #LittleGirlTaken

Have loved the previous books in the series and this was no exception. Such great plots combined with great characters and writing.

A good police procedural by author Wendy Dranfield that kept me hooked to my kindle. I loved the thorough investigation done by Detective Madison.

Another fantastic book in this series, it keeps getting better. It had me turning pages until the early hours. I am looking forward to reading more

A great thriller with Detective MadisonHarper as the main character. This time investigating the case of a missing woman’s and an abandoned baby.
The story kept me gripped and I liked the progression of the characters.
Can’t wait for book four.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was nonstop action. On Detective Madison Harpers first day back on the job, she sees a wrecked car. While investigating, she finds a baby in the car. The story takes off from there and keeps building. I was on the edge of my seat for most of it. Just could not put the book down.
And the personal parts about Nate were so emotional. I just love his character.
A great addition to the series.

A superb thrilling tale that takes the reader for a surprising roller coaster. One surprise after the other and all those twists and turns seamlessly blend together to make sense.

This series started on such a great note and has been getting better with each new installment.

Madison was on her way to her first day at work when she came across what first appeared like the scene of an accident. However, she was puzzled to only find a baby in the car with no sign of the driver . The scene clearly shows that the driver was hurt even though the baby wasn’t. So where is the driver? What exactly happened?

I really like the characters in this series. I enjoyed seeing Madison go back to work. She’s a great detective with good instincts and a keeness on results. Despite the past issues with her wrongful conviction, Madison is not one of those detectives we commonly see in police procedural. You know the complicated ones, battling all sorts of demons and harbouring all kinds of secrets? Madison is a relatable cop. She’s a single mother who enjoys her job. I absolutely love Nate and Madison’s son, Owen.

This was a tough case to crack especially when the suspects started getting eliminated either physically or by the evidence. I couldn’t guess the identity of the Perp or the motives. It was even hard to guess the exact crime which made it such an captivating read.

The ending turned out to be very emotional, something I haven’t come across much in this genre. It was unexpected and quite a powerful, memorable ending. There are hints about the next installment, atleast as far as Nate’s investigation and I can’t wait.

Another brilliant, captivating, heart-pounding read. This is one series that you definitely need to read in the correct order so as to enjoy the characters. Highly recommended.

Little girl Taken is the 3rd Detective Madison Harper book. I have not read the first two books, but i was able to follow along without any problems.

Madison Harper is still getting used to life outside of prison and having her now teenage son living with her when she gets rehired at the Lost Creek Police department. Her first case is a missing persons. A young waitress didn’t turn up for her shift at a local diner, and her baby is found in an abandoned car. Madison seeks to find out what happened to Kacie, where she finds more questions than answers.

The story grabbed me right away, and keep be reading long into the night. The plot moved along quickly and there were plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing. Madison is strong, complex, well developed character. I look forward to reading the first two books in the series so I can be all caught up and ready for book 4.

Many thanks to Bookouture, Wendy Dranfield, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this thrilling book.. #LittleGirlTaken #NetGalley

TRIGGER WARNING: this book deals with teen suicide and rape
Detective Madison Harper is on her way to her first day back as a cop after her conviction and imprisonment for murder when she discovers a crashed car with a baby on the backseat. There is blood in the front seat but no sign of the baby's mother. A frantic search ensues but more than one person disappeared that night...
Little Girl Taken is the third book by Wendy Dranfield to feature Madison Harper (I have previously reviewed the second book in the series, Cry For Help).
Madison is anxious about her return to policing but doesn't have time to dwell on her emotions as she launches straight into a case. Her search for the baby's mother discovers links with a past crime and a novelist. Madison's personal and professional lives blur as her friend Nate Monroe is again targeted by his nemesis. Her boss wants her to arrest Nate but her loyalty is split so she helps him as much as she can. She also has to deal with working alongside the detective who arrested her.
Meanwhile, Madison is struggling to cope with her reunion with her son Owen after her years in prsion. Her bitterness towards the social worker is compounded when the woman is involved in trying to foster the baby from the crash. Madison is a curious mix of vulnerable and feisty that makes her a more relatable character.
The book begins with two girls committing suicide and it takes a while before the connection between this event and the main plot is established. There are some references to rape and descriptions of murder victims but these are not graphic. It is the emotional repercussions that are fully described and engage with the reader. The story arc for Nate concerning his murdered girlfriend does not conclude although he does find some resolution.
Little Girl Taken is a gripping, race against time thriller, with vulnerable yet determined lead characters.

Fast paced thriller with interesting,individual characters. Lots of twists and surprises before a good conclusion.

Talk about gripping and heart-pounding! This is one of those books that has some heart breaking things happen that are unimaginable to live through. I did think the storyline was very interesting and kept me wanting to know what in the world had happened. I really like how Wendy Dranfield makes her characters people you can root for and like. Their relationships and interactions are real and not forced! Madison, Nate and Cody are amazing characters! I can’t wait to get my hands on Book 4!