Dakota Meltdown

By Elle James

24/7

For investigator Brenna Jensen, snowy Riverton, North Dakota, was the ideal homeuntil it became the target of a serial killer. Not even FBI hotshot Nick Tarver could keep her from trailing the maniac who taunted her, shadowed her every move. Brenna was anything but comfortable with Nick, her bodyguard in black leather. The sexy lawman challenged her wounded heart. But as the snow melted and the body count rose, Nick’s arms became her only refuge. For Brenna had uncovered the hit listand her name was next .

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Dec 15, 2011
• ISBN: 9781459225534

Elle James

Raised an Air Force brat, Elle James got her work ethic from her dad, creativity from mom and inspiration from her sister. As a member of the reserves, she's traveled, managed a career, and raised three children. She and her husband even raised ostriches and emus. Ask her what it's like to go toe-to-toe with a 350-pound bird! Former manager of computer programmers, Elle is happy to write full time in NW Arkansas.

Reviews for Dakota Meltdown

[wyvernfriend · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Brenna Jensen is a Criminal Investigator who returns to her home town because a killer sent her a letter. She's spooked and also determined to find out what's going on and help the investigation. She's also confused about the attraction Nick Tarver, one of the FBI agents assigned to the case, has for her. She might have a one-night stand with him but she's very selfconscious about her scars and her mother keeps telling her how unattractive she is with those scars.The romance did catch my attention, the two of them worked well but I think he was a bit annoying when he insisted on her moving to a suite. Then again as an FBI agent he seemed to be more used to telling people what to do rather than persuading them. He might want to work on that.I liked the characters and the story and found it interesting that the author used her own experience of her own burn scars as inspiration. Way to write about what you know! I did guess the killer pretty early on and the story progress needed a bit more believable wild herrings. Still I enjoyed the read.