Right Behind Her - (Bree Taggert) by Melinda Leigh (Paperback)

About the Book

"Twenty-seven years ago, Sheriff Bree Taggert's father killed her mother, then himself. Now Bree and her younger brother, Adam, find human bones on the grounds of their abandoned family farm. The remains are those of a man and a woman, both murdered in the same horrible way. When the investigation determines the murders occurred thirty years ago, Bree's dead father becomes a suspect, forcing Bree to revisit the brutal night she's spent most of her life trying to forget. The only other suspect is an unlikely squatter on the Taggert farm who claims to know secrets about Bree's past. When he mysteriously disappears and Bree's niece is kidnapped, the cold case heats up. Bree has stoked the rage of a murderer who'll do anything to keep his identity--and motives--a secret. To protect everyone she loves, Bree must confront a killer."--Jacket.

Book Synopsis

The discovery of human remains unearths another nightmare from Sheriff Bree Taggert's past in a bone-chilling thriller by #1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh.

Twenty-seven years ago, Sheriff Bree Taggert's father killed her mother, then himself. Now Bree and her younger brother, Adam, find human bones on the grounds of their abandoned family farm. The remains are those of a man and a woman, both murdered in the same horrible way.

When the investigation determines the murders occurred thirty years ago, Bree's dead father becomes a suspect, forcing Bree to revisit the brutal night she's spent most of her life trying to forget. The only other suspect is an unlikely squatter on the Taggert farm who claims to know secrets about Bree's past. When he mysteriously disappears and Bree's niece is kidnapped, the cold case heats up.

Bree has stoked the rage of a murderer who'll do anything to keep his identity--and motives--a secret. To protect everyone she loves, Bree must confront a killer.

Review Quotes

"The kidnapping of Bree's eight-year-old niece raises the stakes, and the romantic attraction between Bree and Matt adds spice to the fast-paced plot. Readers will cheer Bree every step of the way." --Publishers Weekly

"Leigh's experienced writing is apparent in her ability to create a plot that enthralls, characters we care about, and authentic dialogue. While each book works extremely well as a stand-alone mystery, you will want to know more." --Bookreporter

Praise for Melinda Leigh's Bree Taggert novels

"Interesting characters, intricate relationships, and a riveting mystery." --Crimespree Magazine

Leigh's vulnerable yet strong lead characters add depth to an exciting new series." --Library Journal

"Leigh has a genuine talent for creating believable, appealing characters and realistic dialogue...With a clear setup for future adventures, this novel promises to become a likable series." --Kirkus Reviews

"Fans of contemporary police procedurals with a strong romance element will be well satisfied." --Publishers Weekly

"From the first page in this gripping mystery, we are hooked...Start with Cross Her Heart, and keep reading as Leigh produces more installments of her series. You won't regret it." --Bookreporter

"Melinda Leigh knows just how to blend poignant family drama with edge-of-your-seat suspense." --Laura Griffin, New York Times bestselling author

"A gripping thriller, Cross Her Heart is fast paced and riveting, with the complex and compelling lead homicide detective, Bree Taggert. The first in a destined to be a hit series." --Karin Slaughter, international bestselling author

"Cross Her Heart is everything I love in a thriller, and Bree Taggert is everything I love in a heroine." --Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of The Third to Die

"Not since Walt Longmire have I been so enthralled by a character! Sheriff Bree Taggert is tough, flawed, and I want to see more of her! Well done, Melinda Leigh!" --Debra Webb, USA Today bestselling author of Trust No One

"Outstanding! Suspenseful and filled with emotion, Leigh's See Her Die kept me riveted all the way through to the shocking and heart-racing conclusion." --T.R. Ragan, bestselling author of Her Last Day

"Engaging characters, a terrific plot and thrilling twists will keep readers guessing until the last page." --Mary Burton, New York Times bestselling author

"Drown Her Sorrows is yet another fresh and original crime fiction tale by Leigh with plenty of action to keep readers engaged and, at the last page, wanting more." --Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author

"A hard-charging, forensics-packed police procedural with a caring, heartfelt heroine who never quits. This is why ten million readers keep coming back to Leigh for more, more, MORE! A feast for crime novel fans." --Lee Goldberg, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Drown Her Sorrows is a crisply written, twisty, suspenseful, and fast-paced procedural with heart. Melinda Leigh fans will welcome this addition to her Bree Taggert series." --Loreth Anne White, Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of Beneath Devil's Bridge