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ingo_lembcke's review
3.0
Lent this with Kindle Unlimited, which I paid for, as I found a few books, which I would have bought otherwise, so the fee for a few months is justified and cheaper than buying the books.
Decent crime but no page-turner for me. Looks like three stars.
Jup, just finished it, and while I like the writing, will most probably not read another book by this author, it could have done with more suspense, and while there enough suspects, the killer was just meh for me, not enough investigation either, too much grief and family life. Even that I have read better [b:Stillhouse Lake|33128934|Stillhouse Lake (Stillhouse Lake, #1)|Rachel Caine|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1495714483l/33128934._SY75_.jpg|53802245] comes to mind.
Again, the blurb and comments by others promised more than this book delivered for me.
Decent crime but no page-turner for me. Looks like three stars.
Jup, just finished it, and while I like the writing, will most probably not read another book by this author, it could have done with more suspense, and while there enough suspects, the killer was just meh for me, not enough investigation either, too much grief and family life. Even that I have read better [b:Stillhouse Lake|33128934|Stillhouse Lake (Stillhouse Lake, #1)|Rachel Caine|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1495714483l/33128934._SY75_.jpg|53802245] comes to mind.
Again, the blurb and comments by others promised more than this book delivered for me.
alexandrabrandriff's review
3.0
It was an okay book. Story was decent. Didn't have a wow factor for me.
ignited_redqueen75's review against another edition
5.0
I love detective books and Melinda Leigh always captures my thrilling seeking side as well as my emotional side. This book legit made me feel emotional and cry. One of my favorites ❤❤❤
daed's review against another edition
1.0
Los detectives son tan malos, que al final al antagonista no le queda más remedio que revelarse así mismo. Ademas, el "poder del guión" resuelve casi todo.
lynguy1's review against another edition
4.0
CROSS HER HEART by Melinda Leigh is the first book in the Bree Taggert romantic suspense/crime series and is largely set in upstate New York. In this book, the reader is introduced to Homicide Detective Bree Taggert who is with the Philadelphia police department. When she receives a voice mail from her sister saying she is in trouble, Bree drives to her sister’s house where she finds deputies searching the house and her sister is dead. Where is her husband? Who killed Erin? What is going to happen to Erin’s children?
This book is setting up the series and therefore contains a lot of background information on Bree and her family. Additionally, we meet Matt Flynn, a former sheriff’s investigator and K-9 handler. Together, they (and others) work to solve the mystery. Bree and Matt are both sympathetic characters that you can root for. They definitely have flaws and virtues and their goals were clear and influenced the plot. Their motivations seemed believable. The secondary characters are not as well-rounded, but the relationships between the characters were believable and not contrived. The storyline is engaging with some suspense and one very tense action scene. The point of view throughout the book moves back and forth between Bree, Matt, and the unknown killer. Themes include family drama, family needs, drug abuse, murder, values, phobias, grief and much more.
Overall, this is book has a few unexpected twists and a solid, if predictable, ending that has set the foundation for a great series. If you are expecting a lot of romance or instant love in this novel, it is not there. If you are expecting a solid start to a new series that will have mysteries, suspense, crime, and eventually some romance, then this is a series that I can recommend. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.
This book is setting up the series and therefore contains a lot of background information on Bree and her family. Additionally, we meet Matt Flynn, a former sheriff’s investigator and K-9 handler. Together, they (and others) work to solve the mystery. Bree and Matt are both sympathetic characters that you can root for. They definitely have flaws and virtues and their goals were clear and influenced the plot. Their motivations seemed believable. The secondary characters are not as well-rounded, but the relationships between the characters were believable and not contrived. The storyline is engaging with some suspense and one very tense action scene. The point of view throughout the book moves back and forth between Bree, Matt, and the unknown killer. Themes include family drama, family needs, drug abuse, murder, values, phobias, grief and much more.
Overall, this is book has a few unexpected twists and a solid, if predictable, ending that has set the foundation for a great series. If you are expecting a lot of romance or instant love in this novel, it is not there. If you are expecting a solid start to a new series that will have mysteries, suspense, crime, and eventually some romance, then this is a series that I can recommend. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.
jaihook's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
lozzajay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
daisy222de's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0