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Right Behind Her (Bree Taggert Book 4) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 38,185 ratings

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.

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“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

About the Author

#1 Amazon Charts and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh is a fully recovered banker. Melinda’s debut novel, She Can Run, was nom¬inated for Best First Novel by the International Thriller Writers. She’s garnered numerous writing awards, including two RITA nominations. Her other books include She Can Tell, She Can Scream, She Can Hide, and She Can Kill in the She Can Series; Midnight Exposure, Midnight Sacrifice, Midnight Betrayal, and Midnight Obsession in the Midnight Novels; Hour of Need, Minutes to Kill, and Seconds to Live in the Scarlet Falls series; Say You’re Sorry, Her Last Goodbye, Bones Don’t Lie, What I’ve Done, Secrets Never Die, and Save Your Breath in the Morgan Dane series; and Cross Her Heart, See Her Die, and Drown Her Sorrows in the Bree Taggert series. She holds a second-degree black belt in Kenpo karate, has taught women’s self-defense, and lives in a messy house with her family and a small herd of rescue pets. For more information, visit www.melindaleigh.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084RNNCF8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake (September 14, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 14, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 315 pages
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#1 Amazon Charts and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh has sold over 15 million books. As a fully recovered banker and a life-long lover of books, she started writing as a way to preserve her sanity while raising her kids. Melinda's debut novel, SHE CAN RUN, was an International Thriller Award finalist. Since then, she has garnered numerous writing accolades, including two RITA® Award nominations and an induction into the NJ Romance Writers Hall of Fame.

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 near the beach with her family and two spoiled rescue dogs. With such a pleasant life, she has no explanation for the sometimes dark nature of her imagination.

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Customers find this book to be the best in the series yet, praising its suspenseful mysteries with tight plots and well-developed characters who propel the story forward. The writing is engaging, with one customer noting they had to read it in one sitting, and customers appreciate the family and dog elements, with one review highlighting how the Taggert family comes alive throughout the narrative.

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Customers find the book engaging and amazing, with one customer noting that each book in the series gets better.

"...that seemed to solve the case in this one, but like I said, it was still entertaining...." Read more

"...Her,” the fourth installment in the Bree Taggert series, was an exceptional read...." Read more

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252 customers mention "Storyline"246 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the twists and turns of this suspenseful mystery with realistic plot development.

"...Bree struggling with raising her niece and nephew that the plot stays mostly realistic...." Read more

"...Melinda Leigh masterfully weaves a captivating narrative, guiding us through Bree’s journey while simultaneously keeping us on the edge of our seats...." Read more

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139 customers mention "Character development"139 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, particularly Bree Taggert and Matt, noting their strength in overcoming adversity.

"...The author used the investigation to build on Bree's character as she was forced to delve into her family's violent past to solve a double murder..." Read more

"...Another well written novel, with a great storyline and great, believable characters." Read more

"...She doesn’t. Instead, the characters are described and developed with the action. A fun and satisfying read with great plot development." Read more

"I love this series. The Bree Taggert character is spot on! So complex yet so simple...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as well-written and easy to read, with one customer noting they can read it for hours.

"...Right Behind Her, like the others in this series, is an easy read without there being too many complicated plot threads or details...." Read more

"...Some people are so weak they think being bad is easier. Another well written novel, with a great storyline and great, believable characters." Read more

"As always , Ms. Leigh’s novel is fast-paced and well-written. I really dislike novels with so many characters it’s hard to keep track. Hers aren’t...." Read more

"...The Bree Taggert character is spot on! So complex yet so simple. Like trying to solve a rubik’ cube, the players keep changing and shifting...." Read more

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Customers love this author's work, particularly the Bree Taggert series, with one customer noting it's an extraordinary crime writer.

"...Of course the intro book was great too and I have enjoyed the others! I would highly recommend this series to everyone!!" Read more

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"Melinda Leigh is an excellent author! I can read her stories for hours! Ready for number 5! Really enjoying the new relai." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging and intense throughout, with one customer noting how the case plot maintained their interest from start to finish.

"...While the murder wasn't overly graphic, I found the case held my attention for the entire book...." Read more

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"This book had me in from beginning. Definitely recommend. Now on to the next. The Taggerts have become like family." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's pacing, noting they read it in record time and find it worth the wait, with one customer specifically mentioning the fast-paced twists and turns.

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Customers enjoy the family dynamics in the book, particularly the Taggert family and their dogs, with one customer noting how the relationships develop throughout the series.

"...Couple of super scary things happen. There is a smidge of Found Family. Our whole cast of characters are growing in a good way...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2021
    This was a really great addition to this series - I'd rate it 4.5. When two bodies are found in a shallow grave at her childhood house where her parents' murder-suicide occurred, the past comes knocking for our favourite Sheriff. Remembering how violent and cruel her father could be, Bree's left wondering if he could have been involved or responsible for the thirty year old cold case, or is something (or someone) more sinister at play? As memories she thought were long buried start resurfacing, Bree is forced to face her past and reconcile it with her future.

    While the murder wasn't overly graphic, I found the case held my attention for the entire book. There wasn't a huge pool of suspects so the who dunnit wasn't exactly groundbreaking (and a couple of the suspects just seemed to disappear and be non-issues as you didn't hear about them again), but the lead up to finding out had just the right amount of suspense and action to keep me turning the pages. I found it was more luck that seemed to solve the case in this one, but like I said, it was still entertaining. There's the usual goings-on with Bree trying to manage her sheriff responsibilities with next to no funding and having to juggle the desire to micro-manage and be involved in every aspect of of her county's station with the dreaded politics and diplomacy that comes with the job. Her family unit in the form of Dana, Adam, Luke and Kayla helped to keep Bree human and this side of her is drawn out a bit more in Book 4. I especially liked her connection to her brother in this story.

    While the romance side of things continues to lean on the slow burn side of things, her relationship with Matt finally takes a jump in the right direction. Speaking of Matt, I love his character and he didn't disappoint in this book. Hopefully the big steps taken sparsely in this story will continue to be built on in Book 5. Right Behind Her, like the others in this series, is an easy read without there being too many complicated plot threads or details. The case is accompanied by a good smattering of other issues such as the continuing legacy of the former corrupt sheriff and Bree struggling with raising her niece and nephew that the plot stays mostly realistic. Quick note, if you haven't read the other books in this series you can get away with starting here, but I'd recommend starting from the beginning, particularly since this novel has a big focus on her childhood, particularly her father. Ghosts from the past crop up building a bigger picture of what kind of man her dad was and the people he was involved with.

    There was a tiny bit of repetition, e.g. how strong Bree is as a person, problems at the station with the same old guard police officers that seem to continue to get second chances, but it wasn't tedious, nor did it distract from the overall plot (although I'll be interested to know if any of the issues with officers crop up in future books). A couple of aspects of the plot were pretty predictable and while this might annoy some readers, fans of the series should be fine with it because these books fall into more of the 'easy read' mystery/crime trope that they should be used to if they've come this far with the author. There's a quick crossover to the Morgan Dane series when Lincoln Sharp has a brief cameo when they're looking into the cold case of the two missing victims. Alas, there was no Lance or Morgan. Maybe next time :)

    Overall, this ended up being one of my favourite books so far in this series because we got to see a more human side of Bree that managed to balance really well with her on the job and taking on the challenge of the cold case. There were threats to her family, prominent citizens throwing their weight around
    and blocking her attempts at progress and danger just around the corner. The author used the investigation to build on Bree's character as she was forced to delve into her family's violent past to solve a double murder and tie up a couple of cases that were decades old. I'm already looking forward to the next book. And more Matt lol.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
    “Right Behind Her,” the fourth installment in the Bree Taggert series, was an exceptional read. Melinda Leigh masterfully weaves a captivating narrative, guiding us through Bree’s journey while simultaneously keeping us on the edge of our seats. The emotional rollercoaster of the story, from heartbreak to laughter, is a testament to Leigh’s storytelling prowess. This book stands shoulder to shoulder with the first in the series.
    With unwavering optimism, I eagerly anticipate the possibility of attending Bree and Matt’s wedding, where we can witness the birth of Bree’s own children. Keyla’s potential as an exceptional big sister is undeniable.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025
    Some people are just born bad. Some people are so weak they think being bad is easier. Another well written novel, with a great storyline and great, believable characters.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
    As always , Ms. Leigh’s novel is fast-paced and well-written. I really dislike novels with so many characters it’s hard to keep track. Hers aren’t. I also dislike having a new character introduced with an instant and complete rundown of his or her appearance. She doesn’t. Instead, the characters are described and developed with the action. A fun and satisfying read with great plot development.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025
    I love this series. The Bree Taggert character is spot on! So complex yet so simple. Like trying to solve a rubik’ cube, the players keep changing and shifting. I hope more books in the series are coming. Loved it!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
    I loved Bree and her attitudes, her independence, her devotion to the children and her employees, her job. I could not stop reading.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025
    This book has all the twists and turns you don’t see coming!! Loved it so much and couldn’t put it down!! I am learning that series books are my favorite read!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
    I stumbled upon Kendra Elliott, who’s kept me awake many a night because I couldn’t put the book down.

    Kendra Elliott and Melinda Lee did a crossover book which introduced me to Bree Taggart. Thank you Ladies!
    Only strong women can write about strong women. And sometimes even the strongest of us need a heroin to remind us that we can do it no matter what life throws at us.

    If you’re not sure, take my advice JUST READ IT.

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  • Andrew Edward Earl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best yet
    Reviewed in Germany on December 6, 2021
    This is an unbelievably good book. The characters have developed to such a point that makes you care, a lot, about them. The storyline is clever and intriguing. In every way it is a winner.
  • Raelene Grazotis
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic book
    Reviewed in Australia on January 14, 2025
    I could not put this book down. Very well written and holds the reader in suspense. The killer is well hidden until almost the end. Well done.
  • Jackie Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
    Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2021
    I really can connect with these characters. They are so down to earth and easy to associate with. So sad the next instalment isn't available until next year.
  • shinyhappypeople
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super
    Reviewed in France on July 14, 2023
    Histoire encore une fois intéressante et captivante. Hâte de lire les prochaines aventures de Bree et Matt! Je recommande la série
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  • Jess Firth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2025
    I have really enjoyed the series so far, great depth and characters I actually like. Twists and turns aplenty, what more could you want. Ready for the next book now. Well done Melinda

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