the setup…
Grey’s Hollow Sheriff Bree Taggert is wrapping up a domestic violence call when she receives word about the discovery of a dead body by a couple of hikers in a remote section of the town. As she and Matt Flynn, her investigator and life partner check, out the scene, they find another body at the site. The final body count is three, all appearing to be young women placed there at different points of time. Do they have a serial killer in their midst?

the heart of the story…
Under normal circumstances, investigating this type of crime would be a challenge for Bree’s understaffed department but they’re in the throes of a flu outbreak throughout the county, impacting every unit. I was impressed how they didn’t let this impact the case, drawing on outside resources without letting anything slide. Bree’s family situation continues to bond and solidify, including Matt who has moved in. It was a lovely aspect of the story to balance the tragic murders of these girls and the sudden disappearance of two more who seem to fit the profile and some badly behaving men in their lives.

the narration…
I enjoy Traister’s storytelling skills as she models Bree’s temperament and personality. I’ll always listen to this series as she’s now the voice in my head for the characters.

the bottom line…
The procedurals were exceptional, particularly how Bree maneuvered around the staff shortages but never sacrificing the processes. There were multiple suspects to ponder and it was essential to pay attention to the clues (beware the red herrings). The case was fascinating but I was equally drawn to the personal aspects involving Bree, her blended family and friends. Still loving this series!

Returning to the world of Sheriff Bree Taggert was pure comfort. The author delivers another addictive mystery that kept me guessing until the very end.

The mystery was masterfully crafted, with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. The way everything unfolded was incredibly satisfying. This book wasn't just about the crime; it also showcased strong character growth for Bree. I'm excited to see where her journey takes her next.

Christina Traister Nails It! The narration by Christina Traister was phenomenal. Her vocal delivery perfectly captured the emotions of each character, from desperation and grief to frustration and determination. Listening felt like I was right alongside Bree solving the case – a truly immersive experience!

I love this series, there is plenty of action, suspense mystery and a beautiful clean romance. I cant recommend this authors work enough, highly recommend.

"On Her Watch" by Melinda Leigh presents an intriguing plot, filled with tension and suspense. Bree and Matt are in a race against time to solve the mystery and save potential victims. The stakes are high, and the story is a must-read for both fans of the Bree Taggert series and those who enjoy suspenseful novels.

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On Her Watch is the wonderful new detective novel by Melinda Leigh. In it, we find the eighth installment of the Sheriff Bree Taggert series. I love that although it is part of a series, one can read it like a stand-alone novel.

In this latest, gripping installment, we find Sheriff Taggert at the scene of a domestic violence situation, in which Taggert can empathize a little too much with the victims. Before she can finish arresting the bear of a man who attacked her as well, underestimating the Sheriff’s self-defense skills, her team gets called out to be the initial responders to a couple of hikers who have found a body that been clearly thrown out in the wilderness. Life is never dull near Sheriff Taggert!

During this novel, Leigh keeps us all on the edge of our seats over who did the kidnapping, killing, and horrific disposals of the bodies. Is it the same person who loses his temper at home and feels the need to take it out on others who he thinks he can “control”? Or is it a total stranger, just using her small town to commit his actually ħs of violence? Or worse, it is a local, who looks as sane and well-adjusted as everyone else?

Thank you so much to Brilliance Publishing and NetGalley for this fabulous audio ARC!!!

This is a Police Mystery/Suspense, and this is the 8th book in the Bree Taggert series. I have not read the first seven books in this series before picking up this book, but I will be going back and reading them. This book is fast paced full of action and suspense which is everything I want in a mystery. I loved the main character, and I loved the mix of work and home life we got. The mystery of this book kept me guessing, and I felt like I was working the case with them. This was a great read. I did listen to the audiobook for this book, and I think the narrators did a great job. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

4.5⭐ - How is Melinda Leigh even doing this?! Eight books into a detective crime series, and I'm still loving each one! If you have been a fan of this series so far or want a new long, reliable mystery series full of loveable characters, this is for you.

By this point in the series, I really like all of the side/supporting characters and I love the main crew. I'm always excited to see how each of them are doing and progressing as the series moves on. The mystery crime plots are also really solid, well-written, and keep me interested in the story throughout. Generally, the entire series is just a solid read. I look forward to each new book and I'm happy to see that there are already a few more planned ❤️✨

At some point, I want to see the crime rate stats for this whole area, though, because there is an insane amount of murderers living here.

So I didn't read the first one but I didn't feel like I was super confused or anything and I definitely feel like you can read this as a standalone.

The only reason why I kind of wish I had to read the first one was so I could see more of the relationship between the two main characters develop. But I still really enjoyed their romantic relationship even though I could have used more romance. But since this is more of a thriller and not a romance I was just happy with what I got.

I thought they overall mystery was pretty interesting and kept me invested. It was a good thriller to pass the time. I enjoyed the audio!!

Another great installment in the Bree Taggert series filled! You can expect:

* crime thriller
* missing girls / serial unaliver
* found family that will give you the warm and fuzzies
* romantic suspense
* small town setting

Poor Bree - the town is riddle with the flu, it won't stop raining, and a dead girl in the woods leads to a clearing filled with a few more... the story goes from there and it was everything I come to expect from Melinda Leigh!