#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.

“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 --This text refers to the hardcover edition.