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Midnight Sacrifice Kindle Edition

by Melinda Leigh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 25,662 ratings

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh returns with a follow-up thriller that USA Today called “an impeccable, unpredictable package of suspense, mystery, romance, and passion.”

One by one, people are mysteriously disappearing from a small Maine town. Four months ago, a ruthless murderer killed two people and kidnapped three more, including Danny Sullivan’s sister, who barely escaped. Unfortunately so did the killer, vanishing without a trace into the vast wilderness. When the police fail to find his sister's captor, Danny returns to Maine to hunt him down.

He begins his search with another survivor, bed and breakfast owner Mandy Brown, but her refusal to cooperate raises Danny’s suspicions. What is the beautiful innkeeper hiding?

Mandy Brown has a secret. But sexy Danny Sullivan, his relentless questions, and the feelings that grow between them threaten to expose the truth. A revelation that puts her family in danger. As more people disappear, it becomes clear the killer is planning another ritual…and that he’s circling in on Mandy.

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  5. Publication date
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“Leigh takes us on a roller coaster ride of terror in this equally frightening and romantic story. Readers will escape into the little Northeast town with big secrets and will be surprised by what the author has planned next with each turn of the page. Her vast imagination will have suspense fans cheering, but some of the characters are complex―almost cryptic. All in all, a great read with a plot so thick, it can be cut with a knife.” ―RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

“Midnight Sacrifice is an impeccable, unpredictable package of suspense, mystery, romance and passion, tied up with an irresistible bow of compelling prose, sinister setting details and characters so real you’ll ache at every setback and give thanks for the smallest triumph. This is one package you won’t be able to unwrap slowly―and you won’t want to put it down until you’ve reached the astonishing, stirring end.” ―Kathy Altman, USA Today Happy Ever After

“Leigh’s deft hand with crafting real-life characters shines, especially in her honest dialogue. She easily brings the Maine landscape to life and her descriptions of the inn and Mandy’s daily tasks of running it are detailed enough to draw the rooms around you but short enough not to bog you down in the wainscoting.” ―Kiersten Hallie Krum, Heroes and Heartbreakers

“The thrills and chills are just as intense as the romantic edge. Not only will this book get your attention, it will most definitely keep it!” ―Amy Lignor, Suspense Magazine

“The mystery interwoven with romance and the sheer terror of experiencing what the victims were experiencing at Nathan’s crazed whims were enough to have me bringing this book everywhere I went until the last page was turned with a sigh. I wanted it to last forever and I will be watching for more books by this author.” ―Long and Short Reviews

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"Leigh takes us on a roller coaster ride of terror in this equally frightening and romantic story. Readers will escape into the little Northeast town with big secrets and will be surprised by what the author has planned next with each turn of the page. Her vast imagination will have suspense fans cheering, but some of the characters are complex—almost cryptic. All in all, a great read with a plot so thick, it can be cut with a knife." —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

"Midnight Sacrifice is an impeccable, unpredictable package of suspense, mystery, romance and passion, tied up with an irresistible bow of compelling prose, sinister setting details and characters so real you'll ache at every setback and give thanks for the smallest triumph. This is one package you won't be able to unwrap slowly — and you won't want to put it down until you've reached the astonishing, stirring end." —Kathy Altman, USA Today Happy Ever After

"Leigh's deft hand with crafting real-life characters shines, especially in her honest dialogue. She easily brings the Maine landscape to life and her descriptions of the inn and Mandy's daily tasks of running it are detailed enough to draw the rooms around you but short enough not to bog you down in the wainscoting." —Kiersten Hallie Krum, Heroes and Heartbreakers

"The thrills and chills are just as intense as the romantic edge. Not only will this book get your attention, it will most definitely keep it!" —Amy Lignor, Suspense Magazine

"The mystery interwoven with romance and the sheer terror of experiencing what the victims were experiencing at Nathan's crazed whims were enough to have me bringing this book everywhere I went until the last page was turned with a sigh. I wanted it to last forever and I will be watching for more books by this author." —Long and Short Reviews

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009EWCLHA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance (April 16, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 16, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 317 pages
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#1 Amazon Charts and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh has sold over 15 million books. As a fully recovered banker and a life-long lover of books, she started writing as a way to preserve her sanity while raising her kids. Melinda's debut novel, SHE CAN RUN, was an International Thriller Award finalist. Since then, she has garnered numerous writing accolades, including two RITA® Award nominations and an induction into the NJ Romance Writers Hall of Fame.

Melinda holds a 2nd degree belt in Kenpo Karate. She's dabbled in Arnis stick fighting, studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and taught women's self-defense. She lives near the beach with her family and two spoiled rescue dogs. With such a pleasant life, she has no explanation for the sometimes dark nature of her imagination.

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Customers find the book well-written and easy to read. They enjoy the suspenseful and intriguing plot with an unexpected twist. Readers love the characters and appreciate the author's skill in developing them. The story keeps their attention with its gripping pace and seamless transition from book one. Many consider it a riveting and hard-to-put-down read that lives up to the first book in the series.

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391 customers mention "Suspenseful"354 positive37 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful storyline. They find the plot intriguing with an unexpected twist. The book is described as a well-written mystery that keeps readers guessing until the end. Readers mention it's a must-read for mystery fans.

"...All the pieces fit and the questions all answered. The story ends on a happy note and all is well with Danny and Mandy! 5...." Read more

"...It’s fantastic! A must read for mystery book readers. Onto the next book!" Read more

"...The mystery thriller is interwoven with just enough romance to keep most avid romantics turning pages...." Read more

"Another great read is suspenseful and hard to put down. With just the right amount of human nature and emotions." Read more

388 customers mention "Readability"377 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They describe it as suspenseful and well-written, with an interesting story about love and murder mixed with insanity. Readers praise the author's writing style and find the book easy to follow. Overall, they consider it a high-quality read.

"...The story ends on a happy note and all is well with Danny and Mandy! 5. Overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐..." Read more

"...And love blooms again. A good read." Read more

"So glad I started reading this author’s work. It’s fantastic! A must read for mystery book readers. Onto the next book!" Read more

"Great read and exciting book. Melinda Leigh does a great transition from one book to another in this series. Hard to put down!" Read more

128 customers mention "Character development"114 positive14 negative

Customers love the characters and find the book suspenseful. They appreciate the author's skill in developing the characters' grief management. Readers enjoy reading chapters from different character perspectives. The villain's mental capacity and desperation are fascinating.

"...The plot keeps the reader turning pages. Melinda Leigh develops her characters well. She makes the reader feel he is in step with the narrative...." Read more

"...Being able to read chapters from different character pov is always a big plus for me. Onward to the next book!" Read more

"...Both characters are sympathetic and likeable, as is Mandy's brother Bill...." Read more

"...A tightly woven, sinister plot, believable, brave characters, a reasonably believable romance, and a big, bad murderer with a unique twist will have..." Read more

113 customers mention "Interest"99 positive14 negative

Customers find the book engaging. They find the plot gripping and the characters well-developed. The book keeps readers hooked and turning pages until the end. While predictable, it's still worth reading as a reminder of what's important in life.

"...3. Writing Structure ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Melinda has weaved an absolute page-turning read!..." Read more

"Great read and exciting book. Melinda Leigh does a great transition from one book to another in this series. Hard to put down!" Read more

"...The plot keeps the reader turning pages. Melinda Leigh develops her characters well. She makes the reader feel he is in step with the narrative...." Read more

"...Never bored but the exact opposite with this book, 'Midnight Sacrifice' had 150 % of my attention from cover to cover, loved it in it's entirety!..." Read more

70 customers mention "Pace"50 positive20 negative

Customers find the book's pace intriguing and good. They say it flows seamlessly from book one and keeps them enthralled until the end. The storyline is engaging and the characters are well-developed.

"Great read and exciting book. Melinda Leigh does a great transition from one book to another in this series. Hard to put down!" Read more

"...The slow but intriguing pace of the story allows the reader to get to know each character well...." Read more

"...When the story turned towards the lovey stuff, it was quick and not very detailed...." Read more

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45 customers mention "Series quality"45 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series. They find the books engaging and suspenseful, with just the right amount of romance. The books are a good follow-up to the first book and a good next step in the trilogy.

"Although the whole series is fantastic this is my absolutely favorite in the series. Dogs and family make lots of impact in this book...." Read more

"I read this book before Midnight Exposure and found it to be a stand-alone book even though it seems to be part of a series...." Read more

"I love the way these books are independent but still follow through with a common stable of characters...." Read more

"I loved the first book in the series and this one definitely lived up to the first one...." Read more

28 customers mention "Difficulty to put down"20 positive8 negative

Customers find the book engaging and hard to put down. They appreciate the right amount of romance and setting.

"Another great read is suspenseful and hard to put down. With just the right amount of human nature and emotions." Read more

"...This was action packed and so hard to put down. Loved it. I definitely wasn't disappointed, well worth it...." Read more

"...Celtic Druid line, a laughable icing to the cake, and is resolved hurriedly and with no climax...." Read more

"This book flows seamlessly from book one. Hard to put down, gripping, stayed up way to late to finish this one." Read more

28 customers mention "Emotion level"21 positive7 negative

Customers find the book emotional with tearful moments and suspense. They describe it as inviting, sad, and weird. The story has mystery, romance, compassion, adventure, and human concerns. It gives readers a feel for living in a small town.

"...With just the right amount of human nature and emotions." Read more

"...The last few chapters brought scared, sad,and happy tears. Very well written and kept me engaged the whole way through! Kudos to the author" Read more

"...They are all flat, unreal, showing unconvincing feelings and emotions. The dialogues are mostly poor and obvious...." Read more

"...Look forward to reading the last in the series. Definitely recommend. Sad, weird, and romance just the way I like it." Read more

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  • Elaine Emmerick
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'M IN BOOK HEAVEN!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2017
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    . Characters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Mandy Brown used to work at Nathan's diner; she now runs the family Inn.
    Nathan owns the local diner.
    Jed Garrett is Mandy's best friend.
    Danny Sullivan is Jayne's brother; he's an ex-soldier.
    Bill Brown is Mandy's brother.
    Kevin and Hunter Dougherty are father and son.
    Conor Sullivan is Danny's brother.
    Dr. Louisa Hancock runs a local museum.

    2. Plot ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    The story opens with Nathan telling Mandy to get in his SUV. Jed tells Nathan to leave her alone. Nathan stabs Jed and Mandy would not leave his side. Nathan tries to grab Mandy but someone tackles him.

    Four months later, Danny is on his way back to Huntsville to talk to Mandy. He finds her and he asks about Nathan. His sister, Jayne, lives in Philadelphia and is afraid that Nathan will find her and kill her. Mandy doesn't want to talk about Nathan.

    Danny heads to Reed's place. Reed is with Jayne and he's trying to sell his house. Danny plans to stay there for a few weeks; until he finds Nathan.

    Kevin and Hunter are fishing. As they were on their way back up the trail, Kevin heard footsteps. Out of nowhere, Kevin is tazed. The man grabs Hunter and takes him to the river. Then he goes back to get Kevin.

    Nathan has built wooden cages for his "offerings" to the Beltane. Nathan believes that once he completes the ritual, everything he wants will come true.

    Danny tries again to talk with Mandy but she has a secret she doesn't want to reveal to anyone; especially Danny. He confronts her but she doesn't give him information.

    Nathan hears three women walking on the trail. He's going to abduct them for his ritual. He tazes them... When the women don't return to the Inn, Mandy and Danny call the police. They go ahead of the police to try and find them.

    While Mandy is away, Nathan goes to the Inn to kidnap Mandy. He is angry that she's not there. He decides to take Bill; he tazes him and takes him to the ritual site. When Mandy, Danny and Jed get back to the Inn, Bill is nowhere to be found and her mom is very ill. Will Danny and Mandy find Bill and the others? Will Mandy reveal her secret to Danny? Time is running out...

    3. Writing Structure ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Melinda has weaved an absolute page-turning read! Mandy has a secret and is afraid to tell Danny; he has given her a reason to live life to the fullest. Danny is a complicated man; he cares for Mandy and wants to protect her; he also wants justice for Jayne. As an ex-soldier, he fights his demons but wants a better life for himself. I found Nathan's backstory important to the overall story. Melinda combines mystery and romance and they compliment each other. It's a well-written story... I'm in book heaven!

    4. What an incredible ending! All the pieces fit and the questions all answered. The story ends on a happy note and all is well with Danny and Mandy!

    5. Overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    This is Melinda Leigh's second book in the "Midnight" series. I've read her other books and I throughly enjoyed each and every one. She writes stories of mystery, romance and family. I'm looking forward to reading book 3, "Midnight Betrayal"!
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  • Katie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Psycho again
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
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    Nathan, the psycho with the debilitating Celtic brain disease is baaaack! And so is one of the heroes of the previous book. Nathan finds new victims for his crazy ritual. But the heroine and her returned hero save the day. And love blooms again. A good read.
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  • Legz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2024
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    So glad I started reading this author’s work. It’s fantastic! A must read for mystery book readers. Onto the next book!
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  • Thomas L. Adkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you guessing!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
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    Great read and exciting book. Melinda Leigh does a great transition from one book to another in this series. Hard to put down!
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  • Cindy O
    4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful, great cast of characters
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2013
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    Huntsville, Maine has picture perfect views but it also harbors evil. Deep in the forest a Celtic Druid plans human sacrifices in hopes of gaining the favor of the gods to rid his family of a curse.

    Four months ago terror reigned in the little Maine town. While one of the men who were responsible is dead another escaped but not before trying to take Mandy Brown with him. But Danny Sullivan saved her and her best friend Jed.

    Now Danny has come back to town to try and find the killer so his sister can finally feel safe. Mandy wants nothing to do with him and his cause as she has been getting threatening pictures reminding her to keep her mouth closed if she doesn't want any harm to come to her fragile mother and mentally challenged brother.

    Mandy had no idea she was sleeping with a killer. Her father's abandonment when she was a child has left her with issues of needing to feel that human connection with another person and blinded her to a killer's true identity. She feels extreme shame over this and tries to keep her secret even though it means not only lying to her best friend Jed but also lying to Danny whom she has become attracted to but knows nothing can become of it.

    Danny is the youngest of the Sullivan's. He was also the most messed up of them when he was growing up and feels a strong sense of protecting his family. He still suffers from PTSD and has extreme nerve damage in one arm that at times messes with his self image but deep down he is a honorable man who wants to do right by his sister and doesn't understand Mandy's push and pull feelings.

    The secondary characters were just as engaging as the main. Jed was a man with such a good heart and loved Mandy so much even though she didn't love him the same way. Mandy's brother Bill was such a sweet man/boy you couldn't help but fall in love with him.

    The author once again takes us into cultural druidism Celtic history. Even though it's used for a bad purpose in the book you can't help but be a little fascinated by it.

    Will Danny be able to keep Mandy from becoming the part of the madman's tool in a ritual?

    On a side note I have to say that the thoughts of Danny throughout the book were downright hilarious.
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  • Rajeev Sabade
    5.0 out of 5 stars Class apart this author
    Reviewed in India on November 12, 2024
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    This author is a class apart and i loved all her novels that i read so far, including this one of course. Just one small thought, Nathan's childhood miseries shouldn't have been elaborated in a way to amass sympathy, pity or justification for the selfish, cruel killer's horrifying deeds. He deserves only hate. Plus the death of a very important character was too sad & unnecessary for the plot. Anyway, i am on to her next book....
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  • Ricardo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! Recommend!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2019
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    It was the first book from Melinda Leigh that I bought after reading some of the reviews.
    The plot is very well structured and keeps the reader attention throughout the whole story, which makes it very hard to put down.
    Although it is full of details, the scenes and happenings go by very fast with no tedious moments.
    I will definitely purchase the other series books!
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  • Connie M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling Romantic Suspense at its best!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2019
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    What a couple of intense books! I accidentally started listened to this book before realising that I should have read book 1 first so found myself staying up all night long to finish both.

    This gripping book was full of twists and turns with enough suspense and romance to keep me listening until the end and beyond!

    My heart was racing and I was perpetually on edge never sure what was going to happen next, wondering how Danny, Mandy and their friends and family would survive? Although it was obvious they would get together, it is a romantic suspense story after all. What was less obvious was how they would get there. What would they have to face, to sacrifice before they got their HEA?

    Each book focuses on different characters and can be read individually but I would not personally recommend this. The characters are interconnected and a lot of what happens in this book is as a direct consequence of events in Book 1.

    This is a family saga and I fell in love with the Sullivans from the beginning. I really, really needed to know what happened to each of the siblings. Everyone of the characters tugged at my heartstrings, even dare I say it the Villain. I found myself laughing, crying and internally screaming throughout the whole book and begging for more.

    It is rare that I become so invested in a series from the get go. I have read/ listened to many good Romantic Suspense novels but this series is certainly one of the best.

    Melinda Leigh is an Incredible author and Christopher Lane is an amazing Narrator really bringing these complex characters to life. This book and the entire series is a must read / listen to for all adult readers who love action-packed romantic thrillers. Due to the content I would not personally recommend this series to young readers.

    All books are available to read and listen to for free with Kindle Unlimited which was a definite bonus as I might have missed out on this incredible series otherwise. I can't wait to listen to more books by Ms. Leigh and will be buying the whole series as I am not prepared to say goodbye to my new friends quite yet.
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  • Lady Mamma.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Midnight Sacrifice
    Reviewed in Australia on August 19, 2023
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    I loved reading this book. The characters and story was beautifully written. It was interesting and intriguing and I could not put the book down. I recommend a very good read.
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  • gmon
    1.0 out of 5 stars Nicht eine Sekunde spannend
    Reviewed in Germany on September 20, 2013
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    Da hat sich die Autorin wenig Mühe gegeben. Sie hat einfach den Plott aus dem Vorgänger "Midnight Exposure" übernommen, die Personen teilweise ausgetauscht und ansonsten die gleiche Geschichte wieder erzählt. Nachdem nun aber Killer und (keltische) Beweggründe der Morde bereits im Vorgänger ausführlich beschrieben wurden, kommt keine Sekunde Spannung auf. Geisteigert haben sich, wie mir scheint, die Liebesszenen bzw. die erotischen Ergüsse (im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes), zumindestens in ihrer Freizügigkei (auch im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes). Nach dem Motto: Natur pur.
    Ich muss allerdings gestehen, mich hat das ganze so angeödet, dass ich selbst über diese Momente hinweggelesen habe, wie eigentlich schon nach ein paar wenigen Kapiteln, in denen ich noch immer auf etwas Suspens hoffte, über den ganzen Roman.
    Ich habe auch schon andere Bücher von Frau Leigh gelesen, auch den schon erwähnte Vorgänger, so schlecht war noch keines!
    Man muss "Midnight Exposure" nicht vorher gelesen haben um "Midnight Sacrifice" zu verstehen, es wird alles nochmal erklärt. Ich würde aber dennoch die Lektüre des erstgenannten empfehlen, in dem Buch kommt wenigstens etwas Spannung auf.
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