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Catch Her Death by Melinda Leigh @MelindaLeigh1 #Christina Traister @BrilliancePub

September 18, 2023 6:00 am


the setup…
Former Philadelphia Homicide Detective Dana Romano, who retired and moved with Bree Taggart to Grey’s Hollow, is now trying out the dating scene. When she agrees to meet Dr. Kent McFadden at his home for dinner, Dana enters a nightmare, finding him shot and the intruder still in the house who escapes but not before he tussles with her. After calling for help and fighting to save his life, she then has to deal with the indignity of being a suspect. Meanwhile, Bree is grappling with escalating personal threats that she is forced to take seriously.

the heart of the story…
I’ve liked Dana from the start, loved how she’s become a part of Bree’s new family and craved a story where she was front and center. This was everything I’d hoped for, getting her points of view and gaining deeper insights about the woman. The crime was puzzling enough but the investigation being focused on Dana heightened the tension and unease as it was led by the Redhaven police chief. Bree’s own threat investigation leads her down a dangerous path as well, jeopardizing the safety of her niece and nephew. Lastly, Greta, one of Matt Flynn’s K-9 dogs, is put into service and she’s a rockstar! She brought an element that wonderfully enhanced the story.

the narration…
Traister is truly the voice of this series and skillfully handled a host of characters and plot lines. I enjoy her storytelling and how she gives a distinctive voice for Bree, Matt and Dana.

the bottom line…
I had a hard time putting this down as the suspense was wreaking havoc with me. I’d hoped Dana would be given a romantic angle and I’m extremely pleased where that’s headed. As engaged as I am in the mysteries and procedurals (they were outstanding), it’s the personal growth of Bree, her acquired family and team in the Sheriff’s Office that keeps me moored in the series. Everything about it worked and I’m loving the emphasis on the K-9 unit.

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(Thanks to Brilliance Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)

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Posted by Jonetta | Blue Mood Café

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13 Responses to “Catch Her Death by Melinda Leigh @MelindaLeigh1 #Christina Traister @BrilliancePub”

  1. So glad you’re enjoying the series Jo. Fab review!

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    By nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog on September 18, 2023 at 6:10 am

    1. Thanks, Nicki💜 Another one in my top ten.

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      By Jonetta | Blue Mood Café on September 18, 2023 at 6:12 am

  2. […] Catch Her Death by Melinda Leigh […]

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    By 2023 Audiobook Challenge @kimbacaffeinate @twimom227 #2023AudiobookChallenge – Blue Mood Café on September 18, 2023 at 6:15 am

  3. I’m glad that you are enjoying this series Jonetta! I haven’t listened to this narrator before but she sounds wonderful! Great review!

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    By Jodie | That Happy Reader on September 18, 2023 at 9:19 am

    1. Thanks, Jodie💜 Traister does a great job with these stories.

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      By Jonetta | Blue Mood Café on September 18, 2023 at 9:27 am

  4. Excellent review! I have loved this series from the beginning. I was surprised by the Dana focus in the story but it worked out well.

    Anne – Books of My Heart

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    By Northwoman on September 18, 2023 at 11:54 am

    1. Thank you, Anne💜 I was happily surprised and she got a great story.

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      By Jonetta | Blue Mood Café on September 18, 2023 at 3:14 pm

  5. I haven’t read any books by this author but this series sounds like one I would love. Excellent review!

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    By Tessa Pulyer on September 18, 2023 at 8:23 pm

    1. Thanks, Tessa💜 It’s a spinoff from two prior series (one a trilogy, Scarlet Falls, the other 4-books, Morgan Dane) and our group loved all three.

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      By Jonetta | Blue Mood Café on September 19, 2023 at 11:19 am

  6. Fab review! I’m glad this series is still working for you. xx

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    By Yvonne (It's All About Books) on September 18, 2023 at 11:34 pm

    1. Thanks, Yvo💜 I love this series as much as Tracy Crosswhite.

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      By Jonetta | Blue Mood Café on September 19, 2023 at 7:23 am

      1. Wow that’s high praise! xx

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        By Yvonne (It's All About Books) on September 22, 2023 at 7:13 pm

  7. I love this series and can’t wait to get to this one. I now have two crime stories to listen to within the next couple of weeks, thanks to your reviews, Jo. I am looking forward to seeing Dana front and center.

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    By Carla on September 30, 2023 at 8:42 am

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