Order of Melinda Leigh Books
Romantic Suspense
Thriller
Mystery
Melinda Leigh is a #1 Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author of romantic suspense novels. A former banker, she left the corporate world to pursue her passion for writing full-time. She is best known for her interconnected series set in upstate New York: Scarlet Falls, Morgan Dane, and Bree Taggert. Her books feature strong female protagonists, intense action, and gripping mysteries. Melinda has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has won multiple awards including two RITA nominations. She holds a black belt in Kenpo Karate and teaches women's self-defense.
27 books•4 series
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Bree Taggert
12 books
The Bree Taggert series follows homicide detective Bree Taggert, who returns to her hometown in upstate New York after her sister is murdered. Bree becomes the sheriff of Randolph County while caring for her sister's children and investigating her sister's death. Set in the same area as the Scarlet Falls and Morgan Dane series, this spinoff features Bree confronting her traumatic past while solving crimes. She teams up with former deputy Matt Flynn as they navigate dangerous cases and develop a relationship.
Main Characters
Reading Order
1
Cross Her Heart
2020
#1 in series
2
See Her Die
2020
#2 in series
3
Dead Against Her
2021
#5 in series
4
Drown Her Sorrows
2021
#3 in series
5
Right Behind Her
2021
#4 in series
6
Catch Her Death
2022
#7 in series
7
Lie to Her
2022
#6 in series
8
On Her Watch
2023
#8 in series
9
Track Her Down
2023
#9 in series
10
Beyond Her Reach
2024
#10 in series
11
Kill for Her
2024
#11 in series
12
Hunt Her Down
2025
#12 in series
Morgan Dane
6 books
The Morgan Dane series follows former prosecutor Morgan Dane, who returns to her hometown of Scarlet Falls after her husband is killed in Iraq. Now working as a defense attorney, Morgan teams up with PI Lance Kruger, a former cop, to investigate cases and find justice. The series combines legal thriller elements with romantic suspense as Morgan and Lance navigate dangerous investigations while developing feelings for each other.
Main Characters
Reading Order
1
Her Last Goodbye
2017
#2 in series
2
Say You're Sorry
2017
#1 in series
3
Bones Don't Lie
2018
#3 in series
4
What I've Done
2018
#4 in series
5
Save Your Breath
2019
#6 in series
6
Secrets Never Die
2019
#5 in series
Scarlet Falls
3 books
The Scarlet Falls series is set in a small town in upstate New York where dark secrets lurk beneath the surface. The series follows different protagonists in each book as they face dangerous situations while navigating personal relationships. These interconnected romantic suspense novels feature military heroes, law enforcement officers, and civilians caught up in deadly circumstances.
Reading Order
She Can
6 books
The She Can series features different protagonists facing dangerous stalkers and threats. Each book is a standalone romantic suspense novel with a strong female lead who must overcome fear and danger with the help of a protective hero. The series explores themes of survival, empowerment, and finding love in the midst of terror.
Reading Order
1
She Can Run
2011
#1 in series
2
She Can Tell
2012
#2 in series
3
She Can Scream
2013
#3 in series
4
She Can Hide
2014
#4 in series
5
She Can Kill
2014
#5 in series
6
She Can Fight
2017
#6 in series
Books in Publication Order
Books in Chronological Order
This is the recommended reading order based on the story timeline.