This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Published by Montlake Romance
Released on September 17, 2019
Pages: 314
Format: eARC
Source: NetGalley
The Delight
I probably shouldn’t let this surprise me so far into this series, but it still blows my mind how enthralled I get when I read these books. As a reader, I’m so vested in the characters, the case, and the suspension that is teased out just right that I barely notice the pages flying past, time going by, or real life around me. I was so jazzed when I saw this was going to focus on Lincoln and Olivia, but wow, it really floored me how the author brought out their story in much the same sort of trial by fire romance that she put Morgan and Lance through.
Review
Save Your Breath is the sixth in the sensational Morgan Dane romantic suspense series. The mysteries tend to be standalone, but the surrounding story and characters is ongoing and works best read in order. In addition, the Morgan Dane series is a follow up to the Scarlett Falls trilogy.
Morgan and Lance think they’ll be up to their eyeballs in Halloween with the girls and wedding preparations. Never in their worst nightmare would they think they would be working against the clock along side a distraught Lincoln Sharp to solve the kidnapping of Olivia Cruz, Sharp’s girlfriend and a brilliant investigative journalist/true crime author. They hunt high and low through her life and her research notes to find the one thread that when tugged will lead them to Olivia. Meanwhile, they know the odds on a retrieving a live kidnapped victim after time passes. With the assistance of Morgan’s sister Stella, grandpa, and Lance’s mother, they won’t give up.
As I said, I love how the author takes me completely into her book when I’m reading these. My emotions are engaged with her characters and the situations. The case is dark and a little gritty. The early evidence wasn’t much and then they had a white board full of motives and suspects. Poor Sharp got put through the wringer and Lance and Morgan had to be his pillars through it all. I liked that the author really did her homework on the justice system, legalities, police procedures, kidnapping crime, and even a bit on domestic abuse and militia.
Oddly, I went right for the right suspect from the moment they were introduced. I had no reason to, but I kept holding to that person no matter what came up later nor could I say why they were the culprit. But, there was more to it, of course, and I appreciated getting the big end scene and reveal.
And, yes fans of Morgan and Lance, we got a few tender scenes. One with Lance and the girls totally made me swoon big.
Now, I am left with a sad face because I must wait for my next Morgan Dane series fix. I can’t recommend this series enough in print or audio.
My thanks to Montlake Romance via Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Challenges Met
New Release #127
Reading Assignment Fall #2 Prof Genre- mystery/suspense
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I love when a series holds my attention, especially this many books in! I have read one book by this author and enjoyed it. I always meant to read more, but you know how that goes. LOL
Great review!
Yes, when a series holds strong its a true gift.
LOL, I’ve said that about meaning to read more. 🙂
It’s great to see that after 6 books it’s great again!
Oh yes! Still going strong over the long haul. 🙂
This books has been getting great reviews. I might have to pick this authors books up at some point at start reading them.
I think Anna put me onto the first of these and I never looked back after listening to it. They are very addicting, Mary. 🙂
So you have start with another series first? These do sound good. I’m on a Mary Burton binge listen these days. She’s good too.
Well, in a pinch you don’t have to read the Scarlett Falls trilogy and could just start in with the Morgan Dane books, but I always enjoyed knowing the backstory when the people from the earlier series were mentioned.
Oooh, Mary Barton. I want to get around to her books, too.
I should give her Morgan Dane series a try. I loved her Mercy Kilpatrick, but some of the Scarlet Falls series was a little disturbing for me.
Yeah, these can get a tad dark and gritty at times, but not all of them. Yes! Definitely try the Morgan Dane stories. 🙂
I’ve got this series on my list. Ugh so many series, so little time!
So true for me, too. 🙂
Glad to see that this series continues to be enjoyable with a big end scene.
I really enjoy these and anticipate each release.
eeek! hopefully you can get your fix soon!
Yes! A spring release of the next one would be great. LOL