Melinda Leigh Reading Order

12 books (2020–2027)

The Bree Taggert series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection featuring twelve books published between 2020 and 2027. Beginning with Cross Her Heart, the series should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected cases and character development. The books blend investigative mystery with romantic elements, continuing through most recent installment Kill For Her.

Start with Cross Her Heart, the first of 12 books in the Bree Taggert series.

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1	Cross Her Heart 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	See Her Die 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Drown Her Sorrows 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Her Second Death 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Right Behind Her 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Dead Against Her 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Catch Her Death 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Lie To Her 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	On Her Watch 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Beyond Her Reach 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Track Her Down 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Kill For Her 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2017)

The Midnight series by Melinda Leigh is a four-book mystery and thriller romance sequence published between 2012 and 2017. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Midnight Exposure and continuing through Midnight Sacrifice, Midnight Betrayal, and concluding with Midnight Obsession.

Start with Midnight Exposure, the first of 4 books in the Midnight series.

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1	Midnight Exposure 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Midnight Sacrifice 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Midnight Betrayal 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Midnight Obsession 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2017–2019)

The Morgan Dane series by Melinda Leigh comprises six standalone mystery thrillers published between 2017 and 2019. Each book follows attorney and investigator Morgan Dane as she takes on different cases, allowing readers to begin with any entry, though publication order is recommended for the best experience. The complete series includes Her Last Goodbye, Say You're Sorry, Bones Don't Lie, What I've Done, Save Your Breath, and Secrets Never Die, blending suspenseful mystery plotting with romantic elements throughout.

Start with Her Last Goodbye, the first of 6 books in the Morgan Dane series.

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1	Her Last Goodbye 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Say You're Sorry 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bones Don't Lie 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	What I've Done 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Save Your Breath 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Secrets Never Die 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2026–2027)

2 books (2017–2017)

The Rogue Justice series by Melinda Leigh consists of two mystery and thriller novels with romantic elements. Published in 2017, the complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Truth Be Told and continuing with Twisted Truth.

Start with Truth Be Told(By: Kendra Elliot) and read in order.

4 books (2014–2014)

The Rogue River series is a four-book mystery and thriller saga by Melinda Leigh, published in 2014 as a complete collection. These interconnected novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Gone to Her Grave and concluding with Walking on Her Grave, to fully experience the unfolding mystery and character development throughout the series.

Start with Gone to Her Grave, the first of 4 books in the Rogue River series.

2 books (2016–2016)

The Rogue Vows series is a complete two-book mystery and romance series by Melinda Leigh published in 2016. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Burned by Her Devotion followed by Death and Her Devotion, as the narrative builds across the installments.

Start with Burned by Her Devotion and read in order.

2 books (2015–2015)

The Rogue Winter series is a complete two-book mystery thriller romance by Melinda Leigh, published in 2015. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Dead in Her Tracks and followed by Tracks of Her Tears.

Start with Dead in Her Tracks(By: Kendra Elliot) and read in order.

3 books (2014–2016)

The Scarlet Falls series is a complete three-book mystery and thriller romance collection by Melinda Leigh published between 2014 and 2016. The series follows a connected narrative across Hour of Need, Minutes to Kill, and Seconds to Live, and should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the unfolding story. With its blend of suspenseful plotting and romantic elements, this trilogy offers a satisfying arc for readers who enjoy character-driven thrillers.

Start with Hour of Need and read in order.

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1	Hour of Need 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Minutes to Kill 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Seconds to Live 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2011–2015)

Melinda Leigh's She Can... series consists of six mystery thriller novels published between 2011 and 2015, now complete. The six books should be read in publication order: She Can Run, She Can Tell, She Can Scream, He Can Fall, She Can Hide, and She Can Kill. Each installment combines suspenseful mystery plotting with romantic elements throughout the series.

Start with She Can Run, the first of 6 books in the She Can... series.

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1	She Can Run 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	She Can Tell 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	She Can Scream 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	He Can Fall 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	She Can Hide 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	She Can Kill 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2012)

1 book (2024–2024)

10 books (2018–2022)

The Widow's Island series consists of 10 mystery and thriller novels published between 2018 and 2022, featuring contributions from both Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Bone to Pick. Each installment builds on the previous one, creating a connected narrative across the full span of books.

Start with A Bone to Pick, the first of 10 books in the Widow's Island series.