Thanks to netgalley for another book in this great series. I continue to enjoy the character development as the series goes, and I keep learning more about all the main and supporting characters. I love how the subplot of exotic animal trade gets blended into the main story. This was a quick, page turning read and am looking forward to next book in this series.

From the riveting beginning to the final twists and revelations, this story is compelling and exciting! This is the ninth entry in Leigh’s excellent Sheriff Bree Taggert series. Bree and her partner Matt Flynn are swept into a murder investigation involving her nephew’s high school friend. The ensuing investigation and solution make this a top-tier police procedural.
As in all of the books in this series, there is a significant presence of the activities of Bree and Matt’s intertwined families, as well as sweet domestic moments. Animals also figure prominently, whether it is the horses on Bree’s farm or the animal smuggling ring she must stop.
This is a busy story, with a number of plot lines that eventually come together in a satisfying conclusion. It can be read as a standalone, but reading the early novels in the series will make the reader’s experience much richer. Bree’s character is so strong, and her extended family so warm, that it is a great pleasure to read this book and immerse myself in the world of Sheriff Bree Taggert.

Thank you to Montlake Books and NetGalley for the ARC. This is my honest review.

Another great police procedural in the Bree Taggert series by Melinda Leigh. I have enjoyed following these characters, both primary and secondary, throughout this series. Reading the next installment is always a treat I look forward to. Start at the beginning to get the most out of it. Great story, highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Although I have read and enjoyed some of Melinda Leigh's other work this was the first book I tried from the Bree Taggert series. I wasn't disappointed. I found the main character very likeable and loved that she had such a good relationship with her team and that even though she had faced many difficult challenges she didn't dwell on them. From the beginning it was obvious that she was going to have trouble finding the killer of a suburban couple especially as every answer they found lead to half a dozen more questions. The story contained twist after twist but the identity of the killer left me reeling. It really is a very clever story. I now have the thrill of tracking down the 10 earlier books in this series.

Thanks to Netgalley. and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

Track Her Down is the ninth book in Melinda Leigh's Bree Taggert series and is an adrenaline rush. It tells the story of Clair, an only child, who walks into her home to find her parents murdered in their own beds. What follows is a tale of greed and revenge by unraveling the murder victims' secret lives. This twisting novel will keep one up beyond a decent night's sleep. I didn't see the ending coming!
This author has some serious writing capability and proves it once again in Track Her Down. A fabulous 5-star novel!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This wasn't a great book for me. I was sucked it, for sure, but in the end I was disappointed.

I didn't enjoy the multiple narrators. There were too many and it to me out of the story many times.

The "who done it" aspect definitely kept me guessing, and let me down multiple dead ends as well. So, there's a point for the book.

I wouldn't recommend it though.

TRACK HER DOWN (Bree Taggert Book 9) by Melinda Leigh
This is the 9th book of the series and it is as fresh, well written, solid, with great characters in Bree & Matt, the secondary characters are well developed too. It is suspenseful, dramatic, with angst, and it is impossible to quit reading. I love these series books, especially when you are able to feel like they are family. Melinda Leigh is an excellent wordsmith and I hope she keeps this going for a long time. This is a 5 star read.
I listened to the audio book and Christina Traister does a great job with the narration.

Sheriff Bree Taggert returns in a cracking story. That sees her and boyfriend and part time investigator Matt Flynn search for the killer of Shelley and Josh Mason. Who have been shot and killed in their own home in what appears to be a burglary gone wrong and found by their seventeen-year old daughter Claire.

Who Bree immediately connects with, having lived through a similar trauma as a child.

However, the burglary theory is soon dismissed and as lawyers who worked from home, disgruntled clients are an obvious next choice.

But then a member of the investigation team comes across some shocking information that turns the case on its head and the investigation heading in a whole other direction and leaves Bree questioning everything.

Meanwhile, she also has to contend with calls about an alligator and the appearance of a wolf cub. That may or may not be connected to the Mason's murder.

And with twists you won't see coming, a murderer I did not anticipate or expect, red herrings, wild animals and an edge of your seat ending. Track Her Down was a brilliant read and one I found hard to put down. Which is why I would happily recommend it to all.

These Melinda Leigh books are always great and Track Her Down did not disappoint,

We go on more calls with Sheriff Bree Taggert as she solves mysteries in her town while also trying to keep her family safe. I always enjoy catching up with all of her family and solving the crimes are a bonus. Great book that I didn't want to end as usual.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc.

Author Melinda Leigh takes us on another wild ride with Sheriff Bree Taggert.
When called the a horrific murder scene, it reminds Bree of her own parent’s murder. Can she handle the emotional stress this case is bound to bring to her?
I love the characters in the series. Watching them evolve and grown throughout the series has been enjoyable.
I was kept guessing as to who the killer was….I thought I knew who it was….I was totally wrong.
Looking forward to the next book in the series!

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I enjoyed this book. The mystery, keeping reading wondering what is going on. Lots of secrets and a great plot!

The twists just keep coming at Sheriff Bree Taggert and her team when they are called to the scene of a double murder. The couples’ teenage daughter, Claire, arrived home to find that her parents had been viciously murdered. Bree relies on her small, but talented team which includes her life partner, investigator Matt Flynn. As they process the horrific scene, the deaths bring back memories, for Bree, of the murder of her mother, by her father. That day, Bree was able to save herself and her siblings, but the memory follows her as she cares for her niece and nephew. As they investigate the lives of the murdered couple, what will they find…who could have wanted them dead and why? It appears that the killer’s main focus now, is kidnapping Claire as she was threatened at a local park. Keeping her safe is their priority, but as the case widens, Bree is up against pressure from a local official to solve the case. She is also dealing with a crocodile sighting and the possible illegal sale of wildlife animals. When the murdered couple may have been involved in illegal activity, a case from the past intrudes into the investigation. Don’t blink, as the revelations for Bree and Matt are not over. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

Book Review: Track Her Down, Bree Taggert #10 by Melinda Leigh
Published by Montlake, January 14, 2025

★★★★☆ (4.25 Stars, Positive!)

Randolph County, NY (fictional)

The quiet upstate New York rural enclave is rocked by a gruesome double homicide, as the county's small investigative team of ex-Big City cops, Sheriff Bree Taggert herself a former Philly homicide detective, find themselves in temporary custody of a teenager, old enough to work at a local eatery, the sole survivor of what initially appears to be a home invasion and burglary gone awry.

// "...The first possibility that flashed in Bree's mind was domestic violence, potentially a murder-suicide, like Bree's own parents..." //

As the facts of the case unravel, an unexpected assortment of characters enter the picture, including an illegal purveyor of exotic animals, ambulance chasers /insurance claim attorneys working out of a home office without law degrees, and a temperamental realtor.

Claire, the newly orphaned teen, discovers that she still has a biological mom. She'd been adopted twelve years prior when she was five. It dawns on her that she didn't really know the folks whom she'd been calling "Mom" and "Dad".

Living with her biological mom, her hitherto unknown brother...

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Always excited to open a new "Bree Taggert" police procedural /family drama novel, author Melinda Leigh's upstate New York strong female protagonist. Sheriff, foster-mom, lover. Loads of compassion, tough, even keeled, prescient.

Taggert's home, a farm with horses, a place of refuge for the orphaned children of her tragically deceased sister. And their rescue pets. And, last but not least, home to her investigator. Her live-in boyfriend, her sine-qua-non. Her empathy exacerbated perhaps by a desperate need to save herself deep within, from a horrible, traumatic childhood.

In each iteration, readers can always count on the author's fertile mind to fearlessly deliver a storyline, fresh and original, that at time straddle the very edges of plausibility, breathlessly cratered over a suspension of disbelief. In a good way!

Fine writing. Intricate plot.
Entertainment reading value. 💯

Review based on an advanced reading copy courtesy of Montlake, Amazon Publishing and NetGalley.

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

when claire mason gets home from work she doesnt realise that her life is about to change.....

she finds her parents dead in their bed... they have been shot at point blank range.....

bree and her team immediately start their investigation and its not for the feint hearted what they uncover is about to blow their minds

and with an alleged alligator on the loose they have their hands full

wow this series just gets better and better and i cant wait to find out if brees brother goes out on that coffee date....

Book 9 in the Sheriff Bree Taggart series.

This book was absolutely fantastic. It had a fast paced plot that kept the pages turning and twists I did not see coming! I was hooked from beginning to end. Loved it.

A teenager returns home from work and finds her parents shot to death in their bed. Responding to the call, Sheriff Bree Taggert realizes the crime wasn’t a burglary gone wrong. The couple was executed. The sole survivor: their traumatized teenage daughter, Claire Mason.

Bree teams up with investigator Matt Flynn to work the case, but together they uncover more questions than answers. When Claire is stalked at the park, it’s clear the killer isn’t finished—and she’s the next target.

As Bree and Matt sift through the past—suspect by suspect—a tangled web of deception emerges, and the truth becomes harder to see. Because the victims’ entire lives were a lie. And the only way to protect the vulnerable girl is to unravel her parents’ secrets.

Have you ever found yourself completely immersed in a story from the very first page? That’s exactly what happened to me with Track Her Down by Melinda Leigh. The book opens with a teenage girl returning home to a nightmare: her parents have been brutally murdered. With no real suspects and suspicious things happening, Bree, Matt, and the sheriff's department are on a race against time to uncover the truth and protect the remaining member of this family.

From the start, I was captivated by the blend of deception, suspense, and unexpected twists. It truly made for an exciting read!

I also appreciated the further development of Bree and Matt’s relationship as they navigated this harrowing situation together. Plus, seeing Luke and Kayla continue to thrive added a heartwarming touch to this intense story.

I couldn’t put this book down and finished it in just one day! I’m a huge fan of this series and can’t wait to see what Melinda Leigh has in store for us next.

Definitely a twisty police procedural mystery. As someone who hasn’t read the whole series this book is able to be read as a standalone. Of course knowing how I am I will add this series to my ever growing TBR.
Bree and Matt make a good team. And Zucco with her mother were a nice balance. Everybody can read the blurb…..and I won’t give spoilers. I will say you definitely won’t see where this is going.
I received an ARC of this title, all opinions are my own.

Im a big fan of Melinda and her books.
Track Her Down is book ten in the Bree Taggert Series by Melinda Leigh and it is another fantastic story that didn't disappoint.
I cant wait to read book eleven Beyond Her Reach.

Another wild thrill ride by Melinda Leigh! I didn’t see any of this one coming, based on how it began and the loop-de-loops she took us through… whew, what an exciting time this was!

Completely unexpected and I have to say, I am shook - totally out of left field. I normally admit, most mysteries and thrillers, I have a pretty good idea about what the author is throwing at us for clues, but this one was very well hidden.

Bravo, great job, and I really loved this one not knowing what the ending truly was, how Claire’s future was going to be, or how the random exotic animals fit into it. Also, I really dislike Jager.

Definitely worth picking this one up, even if you’ve never read anything else in the series! I’m one who read a little from the beginning and then came in halfway (yes, I still plan to go back and read the whole series, all the other books, her and Elliott’s crossover), but this is brilliant even without backstory. It’s just plain awesome. 4.5 stars!

Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for the early copy. This if my honest feedback.

This is a gripping and suspenseful read that will captivate fans of rural mysteries, police procedurals, and romantic suspense, who crave a thrilling tale of deception, secrets, and danger that will keep them on the edge of their seats.