Midnight Exposure [Kindle Edition]

Melinda Leigh (Author)

Book Description

Point, click, die.

When two hikers disappear, their hometown in Maine blames the blinding storms. But the truth is far more sinister. Unaware of the danger, tabloid photographer Jayne Sullivan follows an anonymous tip to find the most reclusive sculptor in the art world. Instead, she finds sexy handyman Reed Kimball—and a small town full of fatal secrets.

Five years ago, Reed buried his homicide detective career along with his wife. But when a hiker is found dead, the local police chief asks Reed for help. Why was a Celtic coin found under the body? And where is the second hiker? Avoiding the media, Reed doesn’t need a murder, a missing person, or a nosey photographer. Then Jayne is attacked, and her courage is his undoing. Reed must risk everything to protect her and find a cunning killer.

Don’t miss this sexy thriller from the author of International Thriller Award nominee She Can Run.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[A] refreshingly plot-heavy tale featuring a believable and endearing hero and heroine." --RT Reviews (HOT)

About the Author

Melinda Leigh abandoned her career in banking to raise her kids and never looked back. She started writing as a hobby and became addicted to creating characters and stories. Since then, she has won numerous writing awards for her paranormal romance and romantic-suspense fiction. Her debut novel, She Can Run, was a number one bestseller in Kindle Romantic Suspense, a 2011 Best Book Finalist (The Romance Reviews), and a nominee for the 2012 International Thriller Award for Best First Book. When she isn’t writing, Melinda is an avid martial artist: she holds a second-degree black belt in Kenpo karate and teaches women’s self-defense. She lives in a messy house with her husband, two teenagers, a couple of dogs, and two rescue cats.

Product Details

• File Size: 490 KB
• Print Length: 315 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1612184758
• Publisher: Montlake Romance (August 21, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007RPV1FY
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,481 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #34 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Series
  • #86 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Mystery & Suspense > Suspense
  • #91 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars B+ rating.... August 25, 2012

By Christina Snow TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Kindle Edition

My Review:
Melinda Leigh knows how to weave a great romantic suspense. This book features two people who are both hiding things...already her web is starting to spin.

Jayne is a photographer. Traditionally, she's worked for magazines shooting landscape photography, but a chance photo has launched her career into tabloid journalism. She hates it, but with a brother who is dealing with PTSD and piles of doctor's bills after his tour in Iraq, she can't turn down the money. If the family wants to keep the family bar, she has to do this job. Her latest assignment is to track down an elusive sculptor and get his photograph. That leads her to a small town in Maine and Reed, a former Atlanta homicide detective turned handyman that wants nothing to do with a journalist. BUT he doesn't know why Jayne is in town.

Her first day in town, Jayne takes a photo that she doesn't realize she has....it's a photo of a deranged killer and now he's after her. Several years ago, Jayne was attacked by another serial killer, but he's just been released from prison and now her life is spinning out of control again.

The backdrop of this book is a tiny little town with lots of secrets. I love the way that Melinda weaves her stories and her characters. After you're finished with the book, it all makes sense, but while you are reading it, you (totally meaning me) are just floundering trying to grasp onto all the clues. It makes for a great suspense read.

But her books are also full of great characters. I LOVED both Jayne and Reed. Their histories are full of scars and emotional pain. Neither one trusts ANYONE, but they find their way to each other...not necessarily an easy thing especially since they are both harboring secrets. But they are both also incredibly strong and willing to stand up for what they want to fight for because they've been through the gauntlet of their pasts. They've learned to grab onto what is important.

Then there are the fabulous side characters...I cheered for John and his flagging spirit. I just wanted him to find the strength to survive just a little bit longer. I liked Reed's son Scott, especially the scene where Jayne protected him...that was such a great scene for the development of her character. Then there was Danny and Mandy...I'm REALLY, REALLY, REALLY crossing my fingers that this book was a set-up for them to get their own book. There was just something there for them...

Another great read by Melinda Leigh. I highly recommend it!!

I received a complementary copy of this book in return for an honest review.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars exciting thriller August 23, 2012

By Cindy O

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Another exciting thriller from Melinda Leigh. You are shocked within the first 5 pages. Some would fear what is to come after those pages but if you love a good thrilling ride with a side of romance then step on board and hang on.

Jayne Sullivan is a photographer and has come to town looking for the illusive sculptor her sleazy tabloid boss sent her to expose. She doesn't want to do the job but she needs the money because she feels guilty about not being about to financially help out her brothers. She hasnt had an easy time of it as she was attacked when she was in college and wears the scar from it on her face.

Reed Kimball quit his job as a homicide detective and took his son and fled the city 5 years ago when his wife was killed and a media storm converges on them. Reed is also full of scars but his are on the inside.

From the outside the little town of Huntsville, Maine looks like a quite peaceful town. What no one realizes is a killer with an agenda is among them.

From the first page until the last page our heroine is put through the ringer. There are a few threads not wrapped up at the end of the book. The author has done a great job of hooking this reader for future books in this series.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Midnight Exposure September 24, 2012

By Grana

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Had never read anything by this arthur before, but glad I decided to buy her books, i have read 2 of her books and both were great reading. Highly recommend