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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Minutes to Kill (Shadow Falls #02) by Melinda Leigh

10:46 PM | Posted by Unknown

Minutes to Kill (Scarlet Falls #02) by Melinda Leigh
My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars

Title: Minutes to Kill
Author:  Melinda Leigh
Series:  Scarlet Falls #02
Narrator:  Cris Dukeheart
Length: eBook - 336 pages; Unabridged; 10 hours and 04 minutes (Audio)
Publisher:  Montlake Romance (eBook); Brilliance Audio (Audio)
Published: June 30, 2015 (eBook & Audio)
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
Format: eBook & Audio
Genres: Fiction; Mystery; Romantic Suspense
Subjects: Kidnapping; Murder Investigation; Las Vegas, Nevada

After corporate attorney Hannah Barrett tries - and fails - to stop a kidnapping in Vegas, she can't shake the haunting image of the terrified young girl she couldn't save. She tells herself that a visit to her hometown in Scarlet Falls could be a welcome distraction. But soon, Hannah realizes the kidnappers have all the info they need to track her every move. And when chilling e-mails about the victim appear in her inbox, it's frighteningly clear what happened in Vegas has followed her home.

Eight months after a terrible family tragedy, Hannah turns to Detective Brody McNamara once again. Brody is eager to help, though he's embroiled in the investigation of a brutal murder. But the closer they work together, the stronger their feelings grow...and the more they stand to lose when two seemingly unrelated, but equally deadly, cases collide.

Minutes to Kill is the pulse-racing second novel in bestselling author Melinda Leigh's Scarlet Falls series.

©2015 Melinda Leigh (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

My Review:

I found myself more exited about Melinda Leigh and the Scarlet Falls series than I have about a book or a series in a long time, so after reading Hour of Need, I knew that I wouldn't wait long to dive into Minutes to Kill. I tend to bounce around authors and series reads quite a bit, but I was so intrigued with this series, that there wasn't much time between reading both books in this series!

I love that Melinda Leigh creates such strong characters and stories, and I find that it's difficult to not get wrapped up in what you're reading! I enjoy being able to become part of the book and getting lost in what I'm reading to or listening to, and I found it quite easy to do with this book!

The story is gripping and entertaining, shocking and suspenseful! Leigh keeps you going until the very end, with surprising twists throughout! I can't wait to see where else she is going to go with the Scarlet Falls series!

I've not listened to narration by Cris Dukeheart prior to this, but I think she was a superb choice for this series! I look forward to seeing if she will continue on with the series! Several reviewers indicated that they didn't care for the narration, however, it wasn't a problem for me!

This was a book that I was able to scarf right up! I am anxious to get my hands on the next book in the Scarlet Falls series when it comes out and to also exploring more titles written by Melinda Leigh!

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Hour of Need (Scarlet Falls #01) by Melinda Leigh {Audio)

10:15 PM | Posted by Unknown

Hour of Need (Scarlet Falls #01) by Melinda Leigh
My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars

Title: Hour of Need
Author:  Melinda Leigh
Series:  Scarlet Falls #01
Narrator:  Cris Dukeheart
Length: Unabridged; 10 hours and 13 minutes
Publisher:  Brilliance Audio (Audio)
Published: Deccember 9, 2014
Source: Library
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Genres: Fiction; Mystery; Romantic Suspense
Subjects: Man-Woman Relationships; Murder Investigation; Family/Family Loyalty

While fighting in Afghanistan, Major Grant Barrett receives devastating news: his brother and sister-in-law have been murdered in Scarlet Falls, the sleepy suburb of Grant's youth. Emotionally scarred from war, the career soldier returns home on emergency leave to temporarily care for his orphaned nephew and niece. But when someone tries to kidnap the kids and their teenage babysitter, Grant knows it's not a random act... and neither were the murders.

Already devastated by her neighbors' violent deaths, Ellie Ross is shattered by the attempted abduction of her teenage daughter so she desperately turns to Grant for help. As they navigate a deadly search for the truth, they struggle with growing feelings for each other and Grant's impending return to deployment.

But time is running out. The killer is growing bolder by the hour, and Ellie and Grant must find him before the children become his next victims.

Best-selling author Melinda Leigh delivers another gritty mystery simmering with spine-tingling passion in this first Scarlet Falls novel.

©2014 Melinda Leigh (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved

My Review:

Let me just start by saying that I devoured this book up! From the story, to the characters, to the narrator, Hour of Need has got it going on!

I found myself enamored in listening to the story, trying to figure out how it was going to end, and what was happening throughout! I think it had the perfect romantic suspense touch...not too much, but also not too little!

I had only listened to a collaborative novella series between Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, so I didn't have much experience with this author! I typically bounce around author's and series reads quite a bit, but I honestly couldn't wait to continue on with the Scarlet Falls series after reading this book.

I totally got excited over this book and series and I love it! I think that Melinda Leigh is well on her way to becoming a staple in the mystery/romantic suspense genre!