Save Your Breath

I am a big fan of Melinda Leigh's Morgan Dane series. This sixth book in the series does not disappoint. It has everything that makes the other books so enjoyable: a likeable cast of characters, a loving relationship, family values, an interesting crime to solve, and a fast pace.

In this story, Morgan and her P.I. fiance Lance are searching for their coworker Lincoln's girlfriend, Olivia. Olivia, a journalist, is working on a book that involves the possibility that two felons have been wrongly convicted. Morgan, Lance, and Lincoln with the help of others investigate and try to find the link between those cases and Olivia's disappearance. As with all of the books in this series, trouble finds it way to Morgan's doorstep.

As with all of these books, I love the characters. The main characters all have integrity that is admirable. Their relationships with each other are based on honesty and trust. Everything about these characters is likeable. I suppose some readers would say that is a bit unrealistic and maybe dull, but I love reading about characters I can actually feel good about rooting for. If I had to pick a favorite character, I suppose it would be Lance. He is just such a kind-hearted, protective, loving man. His interactions with Morgan's children is just so sweet.

The plot is not very original, but I did not expect it to be. Most of these books follow a similar pattern, but I like the pattern so that is okay. It is a bit unbelievable that so much bad stuff happens in this small location and that Morgan and Lance find themselves in peril so frequently. However, it is fiction and meant to entertain, so I can suspend belief for a while. I read these books more for the characters than the plot anyway.

If you have read any of Leigh's other books in this series, then you should definitely read this one. It is a good mystery with great characters.