Into the Fire

Lie to Her by Melinda Leigh is Book 6 in the Bree Taggert Series. 

Sheriff Bree Taggert is called to a scene where a dead man (Spencer) has been murdered with an ugly but specific signature. His body is discovered by his potential date for the evening, and she is obviously shook-up and mourning his death even though this is only their official third date. When asked if she knows of any family or other friends, she remembers he said he was close to his brother Jasper.

When locating and speaking with Jasper, there are several discrepancies that become apparent about Spencer.

The very next night there is another murder with the same signature, and the male victim is discovered by his near hysterical housekeeper. 

What turns out to be the one thing the two men have in common is their use of dating apps which reveals a few common women in their mix. 

Add venomous snakes to this crazy puzzle, and the Sheriff, her boyfriend Matt (Criminal Investigator), plus her deputies have their work cut out for them. While one woman stands out among the few, she lawyers up, and Bree knows they need more indisputable evidence. 

This is a fluid, good mystery with plenty of interesting women and characters to sift through, but when the second murder scene becomes personal to Bree, she knows the killer is up to no good and wonders how or if he'll attack her family. 

The Sheriff Bree Taggert mysteries are solidly written with interesting plots and simultaneous subplots and heartwarming family and extended family stories and issues. 

(Profanity present.)

Father, thank you for your authors and writers. May each one know from whom their talents and gifts come. Bless Melinda as only you can do. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.