Kelly reviews Minutes To Kill by Melinda Leigh

TITLE: Minutes to Kill
SERIES #: Scarlet Falls #2
CHARACTERS: Brody McNamara & Hannah Barrett
AUTHOR: Melinda Leigh
PUBLICATION DATE: June 30, 2015
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BOOK SYNOPSIS:
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.

REVIEW:
Minutes to Kill is the second story in the Scarlet Falls series. If you have not read Hour of Need (bk 1) I would suggest you start there. The events of Hour of Need set us up for Minutes to Kill. BUT you can read Minutes to Kill, just know that it may spoil some of Hour of Need for you.
But back to Minutes to Kill. We learn a lot more about the only sister in the Barrett family. Hannah is just as tough if not maybe a little tougher than her older brothers. I can’t tell you to much, but know that Hannah will not go down without a fight. Girl knows her stuff and packs a punch.
We got to see a little of Brody in book 1 but we didn’t know a whole lot about him. So in Minutes to Kill we learn about why’s that lead him came to Scarlett Falls.
I really enjoyed this book. Brody & Hannah are great together. Hannah may be tough but Brody balances her out. I can’t wait to see what is next in the Scarlet Falls series. Bring on the elusive Mac.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Melinda Leigh in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

4 Hearts