The Bree Taggert series are among my favorite police procedurals, so when I was given the opportunity to read an ARC of Catch Her Death, I jumped on it. The seventh in the series did not disappoint, except that now I have to wait for the next book in the series to be released!

One of my favorite parts of Melinda Leigh's books is the crossover between the different series that are written by this author. Catch Her Death features an appearance by Morgan Dane, the main character in another series. I also enjoy the found family that Bree and Matt have created, with extended family and friends playing important roles in the story and helping Bree raise her niece and nephew.

The mystery that Bree and Matt solve is multi-layered and twisty, kept me guessing unti the end. The wrap-up was not, in my opinion, as clean as I would like to see, and I found the motivations and actions of the villain to be a bit unbelievable. It seemed a bit of a stretch.

Thank you to Netgalley and Montlake for the digital ARC of Catch Her Death by Melinda Leigh. The opinions in this review are my own.

Bree, Matt and co are back for more adventures!

This time around though the action is hitting close to home again. Bree's been receiving threatening letters and then Dana walks on the dying breaths of her date! Are the two incidents related? The threats to their home and family increase when someone vandalises their barn. Bree refuses to allow her nephew and niece to face more trauma in their young lives and wants the perpetrator caught. Fast!

Bree, Matt, Dana and even Matt's brother Nolan end up in the cross hairs of the perpetrator. They lend assistance to another local town when the cases become linked but the cop in charge now has a bee in his bonnet that Dana is involved and they can't let her go to jail for something she didn't do.

Even with danger stalking them, Bree and Matt's relationship continues to evolve and grow. They are a great couple, each recognising their flaws and their strengths working together. The intimacy of just doing "family things" together just gets you in all the feels. And Nolan, the dark horse, has been hiding some secrets of his own! Dana may just have to contend with another Flynn making himself at home!

The action and suspense are well paced and there are plenty of twists and turns. Just when you're sure you've figured it out, something comes along and makes you doubt yourself. I love watching all the relationships, personal and professional, develop and solidify. Bree is an excellent sheriff, the way her staff rally around her is amazing.

Now waiting to see what befalls them next!

This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart


Review copy was received from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

The Bree Taggert series is a police procedural with other layers of complex families, found family, some romance. There is also a K9 component which is growing. Bree's department has its own trained K9 unit now which has been certified. Cady and Matt originally trained Greta and she has done very well here.

Characters from the author's Morgan Dane and Scarlet Falls series got involved in the cases here. These series are earlier but do not need to be read first. They are fantastic and highly recommended reads. I would read this series itself in order as they are excellent and both the world and relationships continue to develop.

Catch Her Death has new threats to their family. Dana has some romance and a close brush with death. Matt's family steps up and forms a tighter bond with Bree and hers. I love these connections and their support. Matt and Bree continue to improve and develop their relationship, too.

There is a murder investigation which is complex and a police chief is trying to bring Dana into it. There's also a huge drug and guns bust Bree makes of a criminal family at their business. There are brothers and cousins who have had various run-ins with the law. During the bust, they find another dead body. The evidence eventually sorts things out but the process is harrowing.

I am thrilled to see there will be at least two more books in the Bree Taggert series, On Her Watch in May 2024 and Track Her Down in January 2025, because I have loved every book in the series.

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

it was great to catch up with bree and her family plus her best friend dana romano who had come to live with her and help look after her niece and nephew...without danas help bree couldnt work as sheriff

dana has a date, shes been seeing this man only for a short time, the plan is for a romantic dinner at his place but shes not there long before she finds an intruder and her man injured, plus dana takes a beating

bree is busy with the ekin family. they are a family that terrorizes the whole town, but they have all the evidence they need to at least put one of them behind bars for a long time after the rape and murder of a woman

but the whole family threaten bree

its not long after that an intruder is seen on brees homestead and an act of graffiti is also found, with threatening connotations

a tense thriller with plenty of red herrings, i for one couldnt put the book down and cant wait for the next book in this series

Bree Tagger is back in this latest sequel. She is dealing with the family of a murderer she just arrested vowing revenge on her. She is being threatened and finds someone has been hiding in the shadows around her property. While she is trying to figure out who is behind the threats, Dana has begun dating again and when her she arrives at the physician’s home for a special dinner, she finds he has been shot. She ends up being the top suspect by the local police.

Melinda Leigh has added many twists that will keep you guessing! I have loved every book in this series and this one is right up there with the others. She brings Matt’s brother in this sequel with a larger role and I can’t wait to see where it leads to in future sequels. Her characters are always so real and relatable. I highly recommend this book and this author.

Never a dull moment for Bree and Matt. One moment they have an arrest warrant, then a missing person, then there’re threats. One sheriff for one small community, it’s amazing how dedicated the team is to her. The K9 is especially outstanding, that dog does everything just for a squishy hedgehog toy. I really enjoy the constant movement between characters and events, and then their personal life exists somewhere in the chaos. A truly thrilling series with puzzle pieces of all kinds. I am always thrilled to get an early copy through NetGalley and provide my review voluntarily.

Sheriff Bree Taggert is back in another brain twisting case where Bree’s best friend, Dana Romano is the prime suspect. Bree knows that Dana wouldn’t have done it but can’t intrude on another cops case. But when the case she is working links to the case Dana is accused in she must find the killer before they kill again.
I love watching Bree grow as a person. She is the consummate cop but raising her sisters kids and her involvement with Matt have forced her to widen her life to more than the job. A fantastic addition to the series.

4* Another excellent tale in this series, with more family/personal moments for Bree.

This tale can't really be read as a standalone, as you'll possibly wonder at how slow and steady Bree's relationship with Matt is, and wonder why they're together if they maintain separate places and when Bree's clearly a workaholic. But, if you read it in order with the series, you'll see how heartwarming it is that they leads are where they are now, and how much Bree has managed to combine being a LEO with a parent, and that this is big steps for her, a woman who until the events in book 1, had been a career LEO far, far away from her family's roots. It makes me glad to see that she won't sacrifice one part of her life for the other, and that she and those who love her, manage to make it work. It feels like she's real, believable and a long way away from the 'love-her-but-can't-believe-in-her' series of books featuring JD Robb's Eve Dallas.

This book shows a bit more of the workings of Bree's life, as it starts off with the focus on Dana, her ex partner in the force back in the day, who is now Bree's housekeeper and childminder of sorts, but who here turns out to be the suspect in her very new boyfriend's death. And boy do we get to see Dana's physical and mental strength, even when she's literally on her knees and with her life in danger. Did it feel lile filler? No, because ML wrote the events so seamlessly to tie in with life as we've come to know it for Bree and Dana, and the plot was believable, as were the events that then began to target Dana and her family. And family is what this book is about. Everyone pitches in, obeys the ground rules, looks out for each other here, especially when Bree is on the job and can't be the hands-on protector that she would like to be.

And those locals with their grudges? They were sadly believable, and thankfully, says this Brit, only in America, I think - by which I mean no disrespect, but had it not been for their right to bear arms, their sovereign-nation thinking and their disrespect for the law, this tale wouldn't have had the tempo and feeling of danger that it did.

Bree continues to grow in this series, and though her romance and the personal side of her might be slow to emerge/grow/burn, that's part of who she is, and she is a woman of many parts, many strengths and many battles to have overcome, and I enjoy seeing the small things. This series has the potential to continue for many, many books to come, and long may that continue.

ARC courtesy of Montlake Publishing and NetGalley, for my reading pleasure.

LOVED it!!! I would give the book 4.5 stars. I absolutely love the Bree Taggert Series and the books never disappoint. So many twists and turns, surprises around every corner. This one centered around Dana. Dana definitely lucked out having Nolan as her babysitter. The Flynn brothers are not just handsome, but wonderful, caring men. I couldn't put this book. I had no idea who the killer was going to be. He/She put so much work into getting revenge. Is it a coincidence that someone Dana and Bree arrested in Philly now lives close to them? What was with Chief Hanover directing all his attention to Dana and not looking for the actual killer. His theories were crazy and made no sense. He had such tunnel vision and was convinced Dana was lying about everything. It was great to see Morgan Dane again. If I ever needed a lawyer, she would be the one to call. Not only are Dana and Bree two tough ladies, they are also the perfect "parents" for Kayla and Luke. Bree and her team has job security with all the murders that keep happening around them in their quiet little town. Greta made her debut and was a wonderful addition to the police force. They need to buy stock in stuffed hedgehogs. It's hard to believe it's almost been a year since Bree returned to Grey's Hollow.

Definitely recommend the book and all the previous one in the series. I can't wait to see what's next for Bree and Matt. Loved the characters, story and writing style. Look forward to reading more books by the author.

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

Catch Her Death is the 7th book in The Bree Taggert Series and, once again, we are pulled into an entertaining crime story and, also, a family story. As the Series has grown, so has the involvement of the secondary characters. Morgan Dane even makes an appearance! In this book we have plenty of bad guys, but also plenty of good guys. I can't wait to see where this Series goes next.

I received an ARC from NetGalley for free, but I give my honest opinion voluntarily.

This book begins fast-paced and doesn't let up until the final words. You will be on the edge of your seat the entire time, so make sure you are nice and comfy when you pick it up because you won't be putting it down.

Catch Her Death looks like a good, well written, story written by a well know author. I hadn’t realized there was dogs involved and I’m one of those people that can’t stand when animals are injured or killed so I could not read this book.

Wow! This was such a great read! My first Melinda Leigh book but definitely not my last. Such fabulous characters that I felt like I was a part of the whole thing. Gripped from early on! Such great tension, twists and reveals. Highly recommend. Thank you NetGalley and Melinda Leigh for the opportunity to read and review this book.

5/5 stars: Leigh has been a favorite author for years and doesn't disappoint in this newest entry in the Bree Taggert series. With plenty of twists and turns, Leigh writes a gripping police procedural tackling not only several murder cases but showcases the use of K9's in the field. I really loved how Leigh subtly wove everything together until the big reveal. Leigh's character work is top-notch, Bree is complex yet remains incredibly likable. And I love reading the growth of her relationship with Matt. In addition, I very much enjoyed catching up with all the side characters particularly in the book Bree's best friend, Dana, and Matt's brother, Nolan, who are more central in the plotline. Additionally, I always get a kick out of seeing Morgan Dane make an appearance. And one can't forget all the great dogs, especially Greta the new K9, and horses present in the book. Take care and check the CWs. This is the seventh book in the series to start from the beginning pick up Cross Her Heart, book one. And to read more about Morgan Dane grab the first book in her series Say You’re Sorry.

I received this eARC thanks to Montlake in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.

Terrific romantic suspense. I am eager to read all the previous ones in this series. I do so like all the characters. This one was quite the page turner. It kept me guessing and being surprised. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

This is my first book in the Sheriff Bree Taggert series and I'm now going back to read them all!!

I loved the strong feminine detective lead as well as the thriller, mystery and family interactions. The book had twists and turns I didn't see and just suspenseful enough to keep you reading late at night. I can't wait to see where the next book takes Bree, Matt and the family.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for this earc

Book 7 in the Bree Taggert series. If you’re looking for small town mystery series with lots of family and a little bit of romance, this is a series for you.

The mystery in this one was twisted and definitely kept you guessing till the end. I enjoyed how all of the pieces fell into place but not too early or too late. I also liked that two different crimes were happening at the same time and had nothing to do with each other.

For the romance, Bree and Matt are like an old married couple at this point, but Dana and Nolan is kind absolutely adorable in this book. I just wished it was build up a little more. At the end of the day, Dana’s date was just killed in the beginning of the story.

Overall, nice and easy mystery you’ll enjoy during winter season.

In this latest book in the Bree Taggert series, Bree receives hate mail while on a tough case. Someone is out to shake her by threatening Bree and her family. All signs point to the crazy Elkin family of criminals. However, there are other possibilities too. As if that isn’t enough, Dana finds the dead body of her “friends with benefits” boyfriend.

I loved this story. In Melinda Leigh fashion, the novel is thoughtfully plotted and well-written and the characters (both good and bad) kept me turning the pages. Some good red herrings take the police and the reader down several wrong paths until the clues connect multiple cases. Leigh takes us on a journey that allows readers to experience Bree’s heightened anxiety as the story progresses. Matt and Bree get closer as events hit Bree where it hurts, and her anxiety causes them to miss some obvious clues.

What I love about this series is that the mystery grabs me from the start. In addition, the characters develop nicely with each new book. Bree is committed to her family and her job while dealing with the politics of an elected position. The romance between Bree and Matt, while important, doesn’t take away from the mystery. The ancillary characters play a part in the stories as they develop too. These secondary characters add a lot of flavor and depth to the story. All the elements of the series weave together to make a story and characters that this reader cares about. I’m looking forward to the next installment.

As Bree Taggert and her family continue to heal from past traumas, new dangers present themselves in this exciting seventh entry in the series that always includes thrilling investigations and complex character development. In Catch Her Death, Bree has to find out whether recent nerve-wracking events are due to her role as sheriff or if there are other factors motivating crime in her small community. Torn between her passion for her job and ensuring her loved ones are safe, Bree is also struggling with the realization that making decisions in the midst of tense and high-risk moments at work is different than when she was a loner. The author, Melinda Leigh, does a brilliant job helping us get inside Bree’s head while at the same time weaving a well-balanced tale of jurisdictional wariness, battles with guilt and grief, conflict with a local family at odds with the authorities, and a wandering dementia patient.

This book may be the best in the series so far, and can easily be read as a standalone novel. However, I strongly encourage you to read the earlier books first to get the full effect of the unfolding plot lines in Catch Her Death.

Thank you to Montlake, Netgalley, and the author, Melinda Leigh, for early access to this thriller-mystery.

In the second Bree Taggert mystery the story makes a shift toward her former partner, now housemate Dana Romano who walks into her boyfriend's house for a date, is attacked, and winds up doing CPR on her boyfriend who has been shot in the chest. He dies on the operating table.

Left with a concussion, Dana isn't ready for the local cops to think that she is not a victim but the killer. Bree knows her friend and doesn't believe she killed him, but the local cops can't find any other suspect for the generally liked plastic surgeon.

Meanwhile, Bree is dealing with the usual aspects of her job which includes threatening emails, threatening packages, and a message painted on the back of her barn which is also a threat. She thinks they come from the local drug-dealing family who threatened her when one of the brothers was arrested for murder.

Other day to day jobs include finding a local man with dementia when he wanders away from home a couple of times. Bree knows he wants to communicate something to her but his disease makes it impossible.

I enjoy this series. I like the way Bree has changed from a loner to the parent of her orphaned niece and nephew and the way she has developed a relationship with Matt Flynn. Her support circle and Dana's has grown a lot since the early books in this series.