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Lie to Her by Melinda Leigh Series: Bree Taggert #6
Published by Montlake Romance on January 17, 2023
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Pages: 304
Format: eARC
Source: NetGalley
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When a digital marketer is found murdered in his backyard—hands bound and face smothered by plastic wrap—Sheriff Bree Taggert and criminal investigator Matt Flynn respond to the call. Their investigation focuses on the man’s dating-app profile and the word liar carved into his forehead.
One day later, the killer strikes again.
Both victims are players in the internet dating scene. In their wake, they leave a trail of hurt—and angry—women. But Bree and Matt aren’t convinced the motive is as simple as it appears. Everyone they interview seems to be lying or hiding something.
I have loved this Bree Taggert series from the beginning. It is in the genre of police procedural which is a favorite for me. But the great development of complex characters with attention to both their professional life and personal one is a key. There is the mystery of the investigation which I always enjoy. But it is well blended with personal issues, relationship and family growth. I also have to dream about Dana’s cooking.
The murder investigation seems to be a serial killer angry at men who hookup through dating apps and lie to the women in multiple ways. Bree and Matt look into different people who use the apps to try to learn much more about their victims, but men keep dying. Things get dicey and there is a threat to Bree’s family, but they eventually solve the case.
On the personal side, Bree and Matt handle the aspect of their relationship being public now. That includes being very professional at work. Adam, Bree’s brother is connecting more with his niece and nephew, and getting more involved with the family. I loved the horses they got for more riding in the family.
I have also enjoyed the author’s Morgan Dane and Scarlet Falls series which are very loosely related to this one. They are earlier but do not need to be read first. I would read this series itself in order as they are excellent and both the world and relationships continue to develop. I look forward to the next addition to the Bree Taggert series in 2023 Catch Her Death, because I have loved every book in the series.
About Melinda Leigh
Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh is a fully recovered banker. A life-long lover of books, she started writing as a way to preserve her sanity while raising her kids. Over the next few years, she learned a few things about writing a book. The process was much more fun than analyzing financial statements, and she decided to turn her hobby into a career. Melinda’s debut novel, SHE CAN RUN, was nominated for Best First Novel by the International Thriller Writers. She is a RITA® Award Finalist and has earned three Daphne du Maurier Award nominations, two Silver Falchion Awards, and a Golden Leaf.
Melinda holds a 2nd degree belt in Kenpo Karate. She’s dabbled in Arnis stick fighting, studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and taught women’s self-defense. She lives in a messy house in the suburbs with her husband, two kids, a couple of shelter dogs and two rescue cats who clearly run the show. With such a pleasant life, she has no explanation for the sometimes dark and disturbing nature of her imagination.
I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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I’m loving this series and am listening to the third book now as part of a series group read. Thrilled that you’re still enjoying, Anne💜
I’ve love this series since the beginning. I think the author continues to improve.
I love this series too! I always try and wait for them to go on sale but am seriously contemplating going ahead and grabbing it for a quick weekend read!
The characters and plots are well developed. I really look forward to each one.
I love police procedurals and I’ve enjoyed her books in the past so I should try her Bree Taggert series.
oh yes Rachel. It’s one of my favorites.
Yes, exactly my thoughts on why this is a fab series. I got all swoony over the horses they got in this one.
yes Sophia it is just another aspect of the development of their world and their lives. I like the little details which make it slightly more complex and realistic.
I’ve read every book in this series except this latest one; Bree Taggert is such a great character! I love these books.
It’s been a favorite for me since the first one.
I’ve seen such good things about this series but I haven’t read it yet.
I really recommend it Mary.
I think I have read one or two of these and plan to finish. Great review!
I REALLY love these. The author is a auto-read for me. Highly recommended.
What a great series. I haven’t read any yet, but I’ve heard great things about it
It’s got a bit of everything I enjoy. I love this series.
I read the first book in this series when it came out and haven’t checked back in. This plot sounds interesting to me–can you read them out of order?
Sorry but I would not read them out of order with all the personal and professional changes over the series. Plus they are all really great reads.
thank you !
I really need to try this series. Your reviews always make it sound so good!
I think these are really good. They aren’t quite as heavy as some stories but yet they have enough layers to make them really interesting. That’s not to say there aren’t some gruesome details in the murders though. But overall they feel lighter somehow, yet realistic.
I’m loving that cover. The green really pops and adds a creepy feel to it.
I like all the covers for the series.