She has done it again!

For fans of Melinda Leigh, book #5 in the Bree Taggart series delivers.

As the story twists and turns, how much damage will be inflicted on Bree, to her reputation, career and family, how close will physical danger come as she and and Matt Flynn pair up again to solve a double murder. With all that Bree is faced with, one thing is crystal clear, yet again, her priorities are changing and she will fight for what is most important to her.

We get to see more of Deputy Todd in this book, but will he survive to have his own happy ending with Cady?

If like me you have read each series as it has been released, you will love the cross over yet again with the appearance of Morgan Dane and Lance Kruger.

Brilliant story from the next instalment of the Bree series. Even better that Morgan Dane and Lance made an appearance! Although part of a series east to read as a stand-alone the story is so good!!

Leigh keeps the tension and momentum going in this sixth Bree Taggert book. Enough back story is included to make this stand alone, but series fans won’t be bogged down. Along with solving the opening double-murder, Sheriff Taggert is faced with increasing violent and sexualized cyber attacks. Leigh keeps the reader guessing as she weaves the threads into a high-adrenalin ending. I enjoyed the cameo appearance of Morgan Dane and appreciated the light shone on deepfake revenge porn as the latest “advancement” in harassing and bullying women. Recommended.

The pace of this book is set from the very beginning as a gripping thriller. The descriptions of the setting and the crime paint a clear picture in the reader's mind. I haven't read the first four books of the Bree Taggert series but you can read this book as a stand alone and still find all the characters very compelling. Seeing Bree coming to terms with balancing work life and her relationships was interesting.Another aspect that I really enjoyed were the involvement of pets. It can be clearly seen with each interaction that the author loves animals.

This review is based on an ARC of Dead Against Her which I received courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher.

3.5 stars! Bree was faced with solving a double homicide, one she was a bit too close to. I really enjoyed this story. I loved the twists and turns and the subplot that affected Bree’s ability to work on the case added an extra layer. Matt and Todd were great side characters as well. Overall, it was a solid thriller with a small dash of pre-existing romance which I very much enjoyed.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for honest review*

I really enjoyed this book by Melinda Leigh. It was very interesting and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.

Talk about an edge-of-your-seat, page-turner of a thriller! Dead Against Her, the fifth book in Melinda Leigh's Bree Taggert series more than fits the bill. This is a fast-paced, complex story that had my heart racing in some of the scenes. Sheriff Bree Taggert really had her hands full in this book. I enjoyed the advancement of Bree's relationship with Criminal Investigator Matt Flynn. I love these two as a couple. This storyline is going to be hard to beat in Bree Taggert's next adventure but I have every confidence that author Melinda Leigh will accomplish just that.

Melinda Leigh delivered again! Not surprisingly, this latest in the Sheriff Bree Taggert saga was a great thriller with lots of good and bad guys.

Ms. Leigh has the ability to lead you so far afield toward one motive and then effortlessly ( it seems) bring us back to the real motivation and killer behind events.

Filled with likable real characters that struggle with real world problems - job, children, relationship, politics, etc. Bree juggles lots of balls and sometimes misses some, as we all do. That’s one of the things I most enjoy about this series.

To include a little guest appearance by Morgan Dane and Lance Kruger only serves to fill out the story and my enjoyment.

One troubling issue did cross my
mind - is this the last in the Bree Taggert line up? I hope not. One saving grace is I think ML might be opening another with Cady Flynn and Todd Howard. I hope so.

Thank you Net Galley for another great ARC.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, Montlake and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Cunning, insightful, suspenseful and thrilling. This one was pack to the brim.

Another solid book by Melinda Leigh. This is the 5th book in the Bree Taggert series. Bree has been receiving disturbing threats while trying to solve a double homicide. People start questioning her if there is a conflict of interest and about her character. As she removes herself from the case, one of her chief deputy goes missing. Bree's relationship with her boyfriend who is hired by the county as an investigator comes to light. Quick read. Good story plot with some twists in there!

I swear this series gets better with each book. You probably don't have to read the previous books in the series to figure it all out as each story focuses on a new crime to be solved, but it does have all the same characters, each with their own back story that would help you understand them better.

In this case, Sheriff Bree Taggert seems to be the target as she investigates a double homicide. Figuring out the who, what, where, when and why moves very quickly. She and Matt investigate along with her deputies, including deputy Harvey, who we learn much more about. He's been one of the few loyal members of the sheriff's dept since Bree has been appointed Sheriff, and I really liked learning more about him. I don't want to give anything away, so all I can really say is that this was a fast paced, interesting story that held my attention. I also love it when characters from previous series crossover like they did in this story.

I would absolutely recommend this book, but I would also urge you to start with the first book if you haven't already.

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Dead Against Her (Bree Taggert, #5)
by Melinda Leigh (Goodreads Author)
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Lori Martin's review Mar 22, 2022 ·
Another Awesome book in the series!

The latest in the Bree Taggert series was as great as the other 4 books. I love Melinda Leigh's writing style and the character development. Each book in the series uncovers new layers to the characters you've come to know and love with a new case to solve. Dead Against Her finds Bree Taggert trying to solve a double murder while being attacked personally along the way. The threats hit close to home and Bree needs the help of her friends, co- workers, and family.

If you haven't read the Bree Taggert series, I can't recommend it highly enough. I'm always sad when I finish the latest book because I know I'll be waiting a bit for the next. I was lucky to get an early copy to read from Net Galley which made me so happy! A truly enjoyable book that I rated 5 stars!

A great series and you've got to love that dogs are an important part of the team and family! Solid mystery with an engaging cast of characters and mysteries/intrigue past and present colliding - some solid action and tense moments! Love the focus on dog rescue and dogs being treated with respect and love throughout - puts this over the edge beyond a winner of a series!

Another winner for Melinda Leigh. In the latest installment of the Bree Taggert series, Bree and Matt investigate a double murder that blossoms into much more. Lots of mystery and suspense as is usual for the author. Bree continues to fight through the politics of her job and clean up the messes from previous sheriffs. We get an appearance from Morgan Dane from Leigh's other series which is highly recommended as well. We get to see Bree and Matt solidify their relationship as Bree learns more about balancing work, kids, and love.

4.5⭐

Dead Against Her is another gripping addition in the Bree Taggert series and one I found extremely hard to put down. As Bree's personal and professional lives come under huge scrutiny when she is called to do a wellness check on a farm owner.

But what she finds is an old woman and her son coldly murdered and as the case unfolds Bree becomes the target of deepfake naked images and videos on porn sites. As well as the recipient of threats/emails depicting explicit images including ones of her being raped.

And when another member of the team is targeted and the threats and death toll increase Bree and her colleague/boyfriend Matt must go all out to stop a killer they didn't see coming.

I would definitely recommend.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read the next installment of the Bree Taggert series early. And as expected, this one did not disappoint. The story opens with a double murder that affects the Sheriff's office and then twists to affect Bree personally. The development of the story builds until the last twist at the end. It was also nice to get a little update on Morgan Dane too. I look forward to any book by Melinda Leigh and can't wait for more Bree Taggert.

A five-star read that will dig into your heart. This is number five in the Bree Taggert series, and they can be read as stand-alone, as they each deal with a different case, I would recommend you read them all in order, as they build the story, and the depth of Bree as the main character, each instalment chips another part of her armour away, showing us the real Bree underneath the shield. This time Bree is pushed to her professional limits, she is trying her level best to turn the station around, getting it to be straight and honest with everyone having a voice. But someone is set against her and will do anything they can to stop her. Your heart will break for Bree as you follow her progress, knowing she just wants what’s best for her family and officers, and Matt as well. There are a couple of story lines in this story, that had my heart pounding and my eyes watering, I won’t admit to crying (not without my lawyer present at least), but my goodness I needed a couple of tissues at a couple of points. This was a great story and a great part of the series; I can’t wait to hear what Bree Taggert will do next.

The discovery of a shocking double homicide sets Sheriff Bree Taggert, investigator Matt Flynn, and her team of deputies in a race to find the killer. Things are complicated on more than one front: one of the murder victims is a disgraced deputy that Bree ousted, and someone has started a nasty smear campaign against Bree, leading to social and political difficulties for her. Not only is this a fast paced police procedural but it has arcs of romance on two different fronts, dog rescue and training, paramilitary groups, and it brings to light how easily women can be humiliated and undermined by vicious acts of revenge and the infinity of the internet. This is a captivating, suspenseful, murder mystery with lots of action, excitement, intrigue and a touch of romance as well. An ARC was provided to me by the Author and Montlake Publishing via NetGalley with no obligation to review.

Continuing to love the Bree Taggert series! This installment is a little different in a few different ways, because we see Bree not only handle a double homicide of a previous employee from the department, but also handle others focused on having her resign from her position. We also have the book start from the killer’s point of view, and it helps throughout reading because we know what happened, but not why it happened, and in the end, I did not figure out who was behind the murders and was kept guessing the entire time! I love that we get to see Bree continue to build a family unit with her brother, niece and nephew, her old partner, and even including Matt, and how they show that family is not always blood related. I can’t wait for the next book in this series, and hopefully we get some more progression on Bree and Matt’s relationship!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

If you’re looking for an incredibly well-written fast-paced police procedural with just the right amount romance you can stop looking. Leigh not only writes well-rounded primary and secondary characters, she’s added the timely and heinous subjects of deep-fakes and revenge porn to the mix. This book left me the edge till the very end and oh my, that finale was awesome! While you could read this as a stand-alone, this is BK 5 in the Bree Taggert series & I suggest starting with Cross Her Heart so you get the best reading experience. FYI: If you liked the Morgan Dane series (BK 1 Say You’re Sorry), she makes an appearance.