I really enjoy this author and the way she writes. There are so many twists and turns in this book you seriously can't put it down because you need to find out who the heck the killer is. I definitely had a few guesses, but definitely had the wrong person in the end! Love Bree and Matt together, and Dana and Nolan are my new mystery couple in the attraction department. If you need a good mystery this is your book to read. Very well written and a quick read because you seriously can't put it down. Can't wait for the next installment!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.

How on earth have I never read a thing by this bestselling Author before? Obviously I’ve been living under a big rock! I could not put this down and have just covered it end to end in 4 hours. It’s now 3 a.m. and I’m shattered but want to get this review done whilst it’s all still fresh in my mind.

So, I won’t ramble on much around the plot as you can read that in the blurb yourself. What I do want to talk about is how well written this is. This is very good, quality writing. A few things stood out to me. The Author obviously does lots of research into getting things accurate. This covers everything from big details to the smallest. What that does is make the book very realistic and believable. I am really impressed.

The plot is interesting from the start and like I said, I read this over a few hours despite how darn tired I was. It’s not many books that can hook me that much. I loved the characters also, every single one stands alone in their own space. You don’t lose track of who is who and each character has a clear personality. Considering there are quite a few characters here that’s no easy feat.

Sheriff Bree Taggart is one heck of a woman. She can kick ass with the best of us. I love a strong female character but she has her soft side, her weaknesses and a lot of good in her also. Her best friend Dana used to be her partner in crime and has now retired from police work. I’m sure in prior books in the series that their story is covered over time. I had no issue reading this as the first book in a series. The Author puts you in the picture so you don’t know what you are missing. I will definitely be reading more from this Author. She’s written so many books and this is my first. My bad!

With a number of crime scenes and interwoven plot lines the book delivers on a cracking ending and a final reveal that I didn’t see coming. It just kept pulling off another good chapter after another. Did I mention I’m impressed at the level of detail included? The great thing is that it’s not overly done, some Authors write detail to the extent of sheer boredom. This doesn’t happen here. This is attention to detail to put you clearly in the picture. I’m a horse lover and noticed the correct horse breeds included as a tiny example.

This will appeal to a range of readers, not just crime fans. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and am hungry for more books from Melinda Leigh and blimey she’s written a LOT! With oodles of awards and bestsellers I am now no doubt a fan like thousands who got to her before me. Brilliant! Highly recommended and an easy five stars.

Dana Romano, Sheriff Bree Taggert’s former police partner, arrives for her date with a local doctor to find that he has just been shot. She wrestles with the fleeing gunman, but he escapes. Meanwhile, Bree and her partner on the force and in life, civilian investigator Matt Floyd, arrive at a local salvage yard to arrest a murder suspect. They arrive to find the man with cash and drugs and in searching the area find a dead body. As they investigate the two murders, an elderly dementia patient keeps escaping from his home, Bree is receiving email and other threats, and the attack on Dana has left her with a concussion while the area is suffering a winter storm with accidents and road closures. As they work with the local police chief, they realize he believes that Dana killed the doctor. Matt’s brother, Nolan, a former MMA fighter stands ready to protect Dana while Bree and Matt continue to working the cases. Will the identification of the dead body finally give them the clue they need to find the killer? An amazing mystery with twist and turns that will keep you reading until the satisfying end. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

I don’t even pay attention these days to the blurb or the title when I spot that it’s by Melinda Leigh and it’s in her Bree Taggert series. I’m well beyond auto-buy at this point and would be more shocked if I wasn’t a hundred percent into the latest release- and I was. I tried to hold back and relish it slowly, but nope, I two-sat Catch Her Death.

Catch Her Death is the seventh entry in the Bree Taggert series that is loosely connected to the earlier Scarlett Falls and Morgan Dane series. Each book presents a new case, but carries on the character and relationship development to previous books. And, fun times for Morgan Dane fans, she gets a few solid scenes in this latest.

Catch Her Death has a blockbuster opening when Bree and several members of her department serve a warrant and get a pretty ugly customer off the streets. Yay for Greta the K-9 and Officer Collins’ getting their first big call-in to duty. But, while Bree’s getting threatened by the puss-pocket’s equally evil family members for taking down one of theirs, Dana’s date night ends in a blood bath.

Bree, Matt, the sheriff’s department and their families are all put on alert as danger comes from more than one direction and they have to solve two cases to keep everyone safe. I love that Bree is super good at her job, but she still has step-back moments when she feels the vulnerability of finally having a love life and family- people to care about who are hostages of fate. Matt is standing solid right there with her. In this book, it was grand to also get some scenes from Bree’s ex-detective partner now nanny, Dana getting a chance at happy with Matt’s retired MMA fighting older brother Nolan during a tough, vulnerable time for Dana. I hope to see patient Nolan win her over as the series progresses.

I loved seeing how both cases were whittled away at bit of evidence and witnesses and strong police work including lots of K-9 action along the way. I read this in the height of summer and the biting chill of an upstate NY winter was perfect seasonal setting for cooling me off and causing complications for Bree to save the day.

All in all, I was flipping pages and on a reading terror as the suspense grew steadily to the surprising twist and the big finish. Those who enjoy getting lots of depth with good policing action to their romantic suspense set in a rural county with an engaging cast should give this series a go.

Sheriff Bree Taggert is no stranger to threats, but now her family is being targeted by the vengeful and violent relatives of a man she recently arrested. To make matters worse, her best friend, Dana Romano, walked in on a home invasion at a date's house and was attacked by the intruder. When evidence emerges linking the cases, Bree and her investigator, Matt Flynn, must find a dangerous criminal before they strike again.

While the action is non-stop from the start and there are several intense and exciting scenes, the mystery elements are lacking. To begin with, there are very few suspects and not a lot of evidence, which makes the investigation rather banal. Moreover, the case is ultimately solved by luck <spoiler>the identification of the LPN's body in the trunk</spoiler>rather than skill.

That said the character development is wonderful, especially for Dana and Matt's brother Nolan. In addition, the appearances by Morgan Dane, Lance Kruger, and their brood, is an added bonus. Morgan's ability to <spoiler>shred Chief Hanover's case</spoiler> is a stellar moment in the book.

Overall, another entertaining installment, and now it is time to wait until May 2024 for the next book.

Another great installment in the Bree Taggert series!! I'm upset I finished it so fast because now I have to wait again for the next book!

I've come to really love this series - the found family continues to grow and the mysteries continue to keep me on my toes! I really liked how this one was more centered around Dana - the plot definitely keeps you guessing and the relationships just give you a sense of ease and comfort.

Rating: 4 stars

Read it in one sitting! Absolutely loved this one. It hit on so many levels. Bree Taggert feels like a friend, someone I know. You care about her, her family and of course her signifcant other, (not legally) Matt. This one has Dana (her ex partner from Philly and her current live in house keeper and child watcher) front and center. For the first time I got chills understanding how innocent people can go to jail, Melinda Leigh did her due diligence sharing the information on what can happen to K-9's in service. That had me gulping. Watching Bree grow, her relationship with Matt. Her team, Dana, the kids it is such a fantastic read. It provides suspense, family, twist, relationships, K-9 and really delivers on all the feels from good to bad. Thank you for the arc! I freely volunteer my thoughts and opinions. # CatchHerDeath #BreeTaggert #MelindaLeigh #Montalke #NetGalley

Catch Her Death is the seventh book in Melinda Leigh’s Bree Taggert Series. This is a romantic suspense novel (heavy on the suspense) with a great storyline and fantastic characters.

Dana Romano becomes the prime suspect in the death of her “friend” with benefits. Sheriff Bree Taggert, Dana’s best friend, and criminal investigator Matt Flynn must work together to prove her innocence while working to discover who is behind the threats to Bree’s family. Can they find the answers before someone they love faces off against a killer? Read it and find out.

As with all of the books in this series, I couldn’t put this book down. Leigh is a phenomenal writer who uses each book in the series to show the growing relationship between Matt and Bree. Each book also introduces a new budding relationship between secondary characters which helps to draw the reader in and leave them craving more. I can’t wait to read the next book to see the progression of all the relationships, both friendly and romantic.

I don't know how the author comes up with all her ideas and still manages to keep me so invested in Bree and her family, but she does! This chapter finds Dana a lot more involved in the cases that come Bree's way, and they definitely hit closer to home again, which is no surprise. It seems like someone is always out to threaten Bree and the people she loves. Action pact, emotional, thrilling, and I loved seeing how close they are all getting and the healing that is happening all around. I don't know what I will do when the author is done with all of these interconnected stories!

I previously binge-read this series and was impatiently waiting for this release. Catch Her Death is the 7th book in the Bree Taggert series, with at least 2 more installments scheduled to come in 2024 and 2025. I am one who always reads a series in order so that I can follow along as the characters and their relationships evolve. I love a good police procedural and this one did not disappoint. A real page-turner as Sheriff Bree Taggert and her "partner" Matt Flynn try to investigate multiple murders, one outside of their jurisdiction. Are the two murders connected? I highly recommend the Bree Taggert series written by Melinda Leigh as well as her Morgan Dane series.

I received an eARC from the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I adore this series. Bree and her family have been through hell and they are so lovable. I really enjoy when the detectives have a loving personal life and Bree has the cutest family. There are also many cute animals and we get to see Greta smash her new job as a K-9. There’s also a brief cameo with lawyer Morgan Danes which is another fantastic series if you haven’t read it.

This book is so stressful. Someone is threatening Bree’s family and Dana is a murder suspect. I thought I was smart for working out the twist for the motive but I had no idea who the killer was. It’s fast paced and I couldn’t put it down. As with most of Melinda’s books the ending was explosive and had me on the edge of my seat. I’m looking forward to another book and can’t wait to see what’s in store for Dana.

Another fantastic and thrilling crime investigation with Bree Taggert and her team, from one of my new favorite crime detective authors!

Right from the very beginning when Bree’s former partner and new roommate/the kid’s caretaker Dana shows up for a dinner date with her new beau just to stumble across a murder suspect fleeing the scene, the action is non-stop straight to the end as Bree and Matt struggle against the nearby police department to clear Dana and find the true killer and motive…

The thrill-ride the whole way through was so exciting that I couldn’t put this one down because I absolutely had to find out who dunnit - and it was brilliantly written as all her other books have been. An absolute recommendation from me!

I received an advance copy from NetGalley and Montlake, and this is my honest feedback.

Book 7 in the Bree Taggert series and whilst it would help to have read previous books to pick up on the various relationships involved it is easy to read as a standalone story. All the old team are back alongside new recruit to the team Collins and her K9 Greta. This time, following Bree’s arrest of Travis Ekin his family are out for revenge. A well written and fast paced read with multiple storylines that all tie together seamlessly.

Briefly, Bree’s best friend Dana goes to her new boyfriend, Kent’s, home and is seriously assaulted and Kent has been shot. As the crime takes place in another jurisdiction Bree has to hand the case to the local Sheriff who suspects Dana of the shooting. Not one to stand by and let her friend down Bree, and her partner Matt a criminal investigator, are doing their own off the books investigation.

A clever crime thriller but for me the highlight was the police dog Greta. You have to read the book to understand why. A good read with some great characters, twists and turns and good storyline. Very enjoyable read. 4.5⭐️

Brees friend Dana is attacked at the home of her date, he is murdered, and Dana despite her injuries, is the main suspect in the eyes of the Sheriff. Threats are being made against Bree and her family. Melinda is an automatic buy for me and this book doesn’t disappoint. Full of action and with great relatable characters, this is one you won’t be able to put down. The book is part of a series and could be read as a stand alone, but the series is so good I recommend reading it from the beginning. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

4.25⭐
Sheriff Bree Taggert returns in a story that starts of slow but soon packs a punch and had me reading long into the night.

As the Sheriff is involved in the take down of Travis Ekin a violent criminal whilst her best friend and former homicide partner Dana arrives at the home of Dr Kent McFadden for a date that goes horribly wrong.

And when Bree's family is once again targeted for doing her job and Dana is accused of murder. Bree, Matt and the team are determined to act.

But when the stakes rise, so does the danger especially when the departments new K9 Greta alerts the team to a dead body that shockingly links the threats Bree has been receiving to the man Dana is accused of killing.

And with plenty of twists, great pacing not to mention an edge of your seat chase to catch a killer, I did not see coming. This was another brilliant addition to the series and I'm really looking forward to reading more from Bree, Matt and the gang when On Her Watch is released next year.

I would happily recommend Catch Her Death to all.

I so love this series. The books can be read standalone, but they are best if they are read in order. Bree and Matt are some of my favorite characters. In this one, the story focuses a little more on Dana. I enjoyed learning more about her and loved how her relationship with Nolan is developing. The author has a style that pulls me into the story and paints a picture clearly that I feel like I am there with them. I'm already looking forward to the next in the series. I received an advance copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Catch Her Death. Is book 7 in the Bree Taggert series. A series you just wont want to put down.
Sheriff Bree Taggert starts the story off by arresting Travis Ekin a cold blooded murderer. His family swear revenge on Bree. When Dana turns up for a date with her new beau and finds him shot in the chest, the masked murderer tries to take Dana down too. Unfortunately Bree cant help her best friend out as the case is out her jurisdiction. The lead investigator takes an instant dislike to Dana as she is an ex cop. Bree and Matt her partner work off the books to help Dana. While all this is happening Bree's family is receiving deadly threats. Melinda Leigh slowly cranks up the tension, luring the readers expertly into the story. When another body is found and found to have a link to the first case. Can Bree follow the clues in time to save Bree? Another fantastic installment in this series. Grab a drink and some snacks, find a comfy place to read. You wont want to put Catch Her Death down.

This was an exciting romantic suspense with a strong emphasis on suspense. I liked the small hints of romance since Bree and Matt are in a relationship but happy the romance wasn’t more than it was to take away from the murder mystery. There were a lot of storylines happening but that just added to the suspense. I had no inkling as to the criminal or the criminal’s motive so this story kept me turning pages until the wee hours in the morning. I am really enjoying this series and am looking forward to the next Bree Taggert tale.

Rating edit: 2.5 stars

Well, I like Melinda Leigh's writing style. I like Bree-Matt chemistry. Her stories are engaging, I can pick her books (I have two personal old books) without even reading the blurb. However, this one seemed slow, dealing with too many cases that didn't really interest me. Too many unrelated things happen that it's kind of distracting. I understand those things would eventually come together but while reading it, this anticipation failed to intrigue me.

Moreover, I really like the way the author handles the Matt-Bree romantic relationship. It's subtle yet effective. But in this one, it seemed random.

I'm disappointed. But I like the author so look forward to the next.

I found Melinda Leigh's Bree Taggert series when I listened to the first book (Cross Her Heart) earlier this year. I jumped ahead a few books when I was given an advanced copy of this seventh book in the crime series, and I had no trouble falling back into Sheriff Taggert's small town life.

Leigh wastes no time setting up Bree's latest crime to solve - a murder that hits too close to home when her best friend and former police partner Dana is accused of murdering her date. Bree has also been the target of sinister threats and suspects a local crime family who has a bone to pick with her.

What makes this series stand out is the balance between the crimes and tension of this police procedural with the growing relationships of family, friends and even some (albeit totally obvious) new romantic connections. I love that Bree gets her strength from these relationships.

There is a lot going on with different plots that sometimes made it feel a bit muddled, but Leigh has written an engaging story with good tension, a hearty dose of revenge, and a great cast of characters (including a K-9 unit that kicks butt).

I eagerly look forward to catching up on the backlist books I missed in this series and strongly recommend this series for fans of Robert Dugoni's Tracy Crosswhite series.

Disclaimer: Thanks to Montlake Publishing for the complimentary digital copy of this book which was provided in exchange for my honest review.