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Another winner from Melinda Leigh. I love the Bree Taggart stories but this one went up another level. The development of familiar characters played brilliantly against the storyline, which kept me guessing throughout. There were plenty of twists which kept the story fresh.

Some series of this length can become a bit samey, but definitely not this one. I'm rooting for the whole family and love seeing how Bree balances her domestic responsibilities with her Sheriff duties. I also enjoy the little nods to her previous series. Both episodes 8 and 9 have been original and great stories. I highly recommend this and can't wait for the next instalment.

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Absolutely brilliant as always from Melinda Leigh!! Twists and turns throughout. I would highly recommend it as Melinda always delivers amazing books.

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Wow! This one pulled me in right from the start and didn’t let up. Bree, Matt and the rest of the gang are back. A double murder kicks it off when two hikers stumble across the gruesome scene. Such an intriguing story filled with twists, turns and wow moments that the reader will keep guessing until the surprise ending! Just when I thought I had it all figured out around 75% in … nope. It got even more intense and a shock. Hopefully we will get to see Bree’s brother get a HEA with the new deputy too. Melinda Leigh keeps hitting all cylinders in this series! Looking forward to the next book “Beyond Her Reach” coming September 2025!!

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Okay, it's my sixth book by the author (in the Matt—Bree series). I have mostly liked all her books in the series. She has an engaging style of writing and I liked Matt—Bree chemistry in the previous books.

However, I think I am done with the series. Sadly, in this book, after like 14-15 chapters I began to lose interest. Still I continued but gave up after a point.

For Matt—Bree chemistry: it's diminishing since they moved in together. In the last book, Matt looked like a sidekick. In this book, their chemistry is non-existent. The story meanders. The Todd and Cady thing seems totally useless.

I am sorry it didn't work for me. Thank you for the copy. But I think I'll take a break from this series.

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This book was a page turner from beginning to end. Absolutely love the Bree Taggart series and this one did not disappoint. Highly recommend. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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The Bree Taggert series might be my favorite series from Melinda Leigh. All of the books have so much depth and so many like able characters. Track Her Down was no exception. After Claire’s parents were brutally murdered in their bed Bree must work quickly to solve the murders. This book had so many twists and really kept me guessing. Definitely another five star book from the Bree Taggert series.

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As with all of the books in this series, I couldn’t stop reading it. I love that she continues the Bree and Matt storyline weaving in new characters as the series continues. She definitely has you guessing until the very end on who killed the Masons. I was lucky to get an advance copy by through NetGalley, definitely at this to your list of must reads!

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An amazing, fast-paced mystery thriller, with lots of twists and turns, “Track Her Down”, by Melinda Leigh, is also a wonderful chance to meet again the compelling characters gravitating in sheriff’s Bree Taggert professional and personal spheres.
The story is full of surprises until the end. It’s one of the most engaging books I’v read lately in the Bree Taggert series.
The characters exhibit vulnerability, fears, showing they’re human. They are complex, nuanced; the villains aren’t completely nasty or evil. Even the animals show their peculiar personalities.
I loved meeting again Bree’s family, friends and the people in her work circle. The healing process in the family is showing its effects. The love, affection, respect between them is heartwarming.
I enjoyed how the relationship between the main romantic couple, Bree and Matt, is progressing.
I particularly adored the attraction between Renata and Adam; Renata is downright funny. I expect they will be a couple in the future because the initial interaction was delicious
I also enjoyed the evolution in Jager’s character and in the personal and work relationship with Bree.

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ARC Review

I am so happy I was able to get an ARC through Netgalley - THANK YOU!!

This one pulled me in right from the start! I started the Bree Taggert series a couple years ago and was immediately hooked! This one had such an intriguing storyline filled with twists and turns that the reader will keep guessing until the end!

Can't wait for the next one!!

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Another great book in the Sheriff Bree Taggert series. I love how each book picks right up at the end of the previous story and continues on. This one was full of twists and I certainly didn't anticipate the final twist!

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Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
This was my first Bree Taggert novel and it will not be my last. The story begins when Claire discovers her parents brutally murdered when she arrives home from work one night.. The two are work from home lawyers and don't have any known enemies. Who would possibly want to murder this normal, white collar couple?
The story kept me on my toes and kept me guessing the entire time. It's part of a series but I haven't read any of the other books. I think it can be read as a stand alone, although I'm sure there are little spoilers as far as how the stories of the main characters progress throughout the series.
This book has all the twists, turns,and red herrings you want in a psychological thriller. Go read it!

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I am a long-time reader of Melinda Lee's work. and "Track Her Down" is a very good addition to the Bree Taggert series. It's been fun over the course of the series to see the ways in which so many of the characters change and grow. I really enjoyed the addition of Renata Zucco, but I missed Dana a bit in this story. She seems to have been less a part of the last few books, and I was hoping she would be coming back as a larger presence this time around. I was glad to read a little bit more of Adam's character, too, and am hopeful he will be making more appearances in the future.

I had no idea who was behind the murders until almost the time in the book when it was finally revealed, which I love. There's nothing worse than knowing who did it well before the author wanted you to figure things out. The Mason family backstory was intriguing, and Claire's storyline was very easy to empathize with. I am looking forward to see what happens next at the sheriff's department.

Thank you to NetGalley, Melinda Leigh, and Montlake for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.


*** Review will be posted on Instagram, Goodreads, and blog on January 1, 2025. I will return and post review links at that time.***

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Sheriff Bree Taggert is investigating the brutal murder of a husband and wife in their bed. They were found by their seventeen year old daughter who is severely traumatized by the discovery.
During the investigation, many secrets are uncovered.

Another great police procedural by Melinda Leigh. Action and twists the whole way through!
The main characters are like old friends, their back stories revealed in previous books.

I whole heartedly recommend this book.

Thanks to Netgalley and Montlake for the opportunity to read this book.

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This is a very emotionally charged book. There are twists and turns that take you on a roller coaster ride. There is so much suspense. I was on the edge of my seat a couple of times. This is an incredible series. I love how the characters are all moving forward and slowly healing over time. k has lovely writing. It’s a funny and heartwarming story. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

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I will forever recommend this author and this series! (& her other series too while I'm at it!) Melinda Leigh has a way of sucking you into the story right out of the gate. She makes you care about the characters . She also makes you suspicious of everyone involved! With that said, I did not see the twist coming! It was so good! Definitely recommend!

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Another great read by Melinda Leigh. I really like Sherif Bree and all rest of the department. This was a really twisty story, definitely didn’t see that ending coming. Even felt a little less nasty about the ‘boss’ in this one, maybe she’ll be nicer to Bree after this!!

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Melinda Leigh has written and so thoroughly grown Sheriff Bree Taggert, with each book, Bree is tested and shown how she's matured whilst maintaining her strength and kindness. In Track Her Down, Bree is investigating a sighting of an alligator in northern New York. Bree's not sure what to think - during that call she's radioed to the scene of a double homicide. Someone has murdered the Masons - and their daughter, Claire, found them. Whilst trying to work this case, and keep Claire safe, Bree is side by side with her partner in life and work, Matt Flynn. They realize the Masons were not who they seemed, and begin to unravel the puzzle of their murder. In addition, Bree also needs to deal with the City Commissioner, Ms. Jager, who is seems unusually helpful with this case (oh, and she may have seen the alligator, too). Track Her Down is flippin' fabulous! Thank you to Ms. Leigh and Montlake publishing for an advanced reader of this book. The opinions expressed are my own.

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Sheriff Bree Taggert is called to the scene of a double murder and the adventure begins. This was a super twisted investigation that has a shocking ending that you will never see coming. Matt is back with Bree on the case as the danger mounts. This series just gets better with each new installment and waiting for the next book is not easy but I know it will definitely be worth the wait.

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Track Her Down by Melinda Leigh. Another interesting and intriguing case for Bree and her team to solve. Was surprised at the twist in the end. Enjoy learning more about the backstories of the team. The cases and characters keeping getting better and better. This is one of my favorite detective series and always look forward to more books.
Thank you to Melinda Leigh, Montlake , and Netgalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

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Bree Taggert is at her best again and her story did not disappoint! I’m a HUGE Melinda Leigh fan and have read almost everything she has written. I cannot wait for the next installment!

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