This is the first book I
have read in this series and I liked it. There is enough background
that I felt it read well on its own. I like the heroine, Bree, a
gutsy sheriff. Appointed to her position, she has to frequently
defend herself and her actions, especially when a previous corrupt
deputy she forced to resign is found murdered.
In addition to solving a
murder, Bree must deal with harassment in the form of fake
pornographic photos let loose on the internet. Though easily proven
fake, some gleefully promote them, hoping to force Bree to resign.
That use of fake media could be right out of today's headlines.
I like Leigh's writing
style. The action is nearly continuous as the plot moves along at a
good speed. There is a bit of suspense near the end too. The
character development is done well with a good balance of action in
the plot and Bree's personal life.
I was pleasantly
surprised by the quality of a novel from a prolific author. I will be
looking for more from her.
My rating: 4/5 stars.
Melinda Leigh is a fully
recovered banker. A bestselling author, she began writing as a way to
preserve her sanity while raising her kids. She found she enjoyed
writing more than analyzing financial statements and decided to turn
her hobby into a career. Her debut novel, She Can Run, was
nominated for Best First Novel by the International Thriller Writers.
She has received several awards, including two Silver Falchions and
three Golden Leaf Awards. She is a two-time RITA Award finalist and
has earned three Daphne du Maurier Award nominations. Her books have
sold over 11 million copies. She lives near the beach with her family
and a herd of spoiled rescue pets. You can find out more at
https://melindaleigh.com/.
Montlake, 303 pages.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
(My
star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it,
1-I hate it.)
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