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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A captivating page turner with a perfect balance between the romance and suspense as expected of any of Sandra Brown's thrillers.
This one was little bit more predictable than some of her other works though. The bad guy's identity is known for a while before the ending of this book, where as in her other novels you have to wait tell the very end to figure it out.
Crawford Hunt?
This one was little bit more predictable than some of her other works though. The bad guy's identity is known for a while before the ending of this book, where as in her other novels you have to wait tell the very end to figure it out.
Crawford Hunt?
YES! after a few mehs , this was a rock solid rom suspense, with just the right amount of rom and just the right amount of sus to suit my tastebuds.
I was rooting for Crawford and Holly together and for Crawford individually.
I was rooting for Crawford and Holly together and for Crawford individually.
3.5 stars, not my favorite but still loved the story! Sandra never lacks on the steaminess!
This was my first Sandra Brown book and I was pretty disappointed. I listened to it on audio and the narrator was awful. The main character sounded like a total jack ass the whole time, I would literally cringe at times. He was incapable of sounding like a normal human being. Just terrible. The story was uninteresting to me as well. I will give other novels by the author a go in the future and make sure to read them rather than listen.
I read this one off and on for awhile but it took awhile to get interesting for me. It really got going in the second half.
Awesome book! 2nd book from Sandra Brown that I've read. Can't wait to read more. Brings out emotions and couldn't put it down.
Advance Readers Copy (ARC) provided by Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley for review consideration. I read the entire book. I've enjoyed pretty much every single [a:Sandra Brown|6218|Sandra Brown|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1403026416p2/6218.jpg] book I've ever read. [b:Friction|25114548|Friction|Sandra Brown|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1434044640s/25114548.jpg|44808971], however, is the exception. The two main characters are Texas Ranger Crawford Hunt and Judge Holly Spencer. I didn't find their attraction and loyalty to one another to be plausible within the time frame in which the story occurs. Regardless, Sandra Brown has been one of my favorite authors for many years and I am eagerly anticipating the release of her next book.
The ups, the downs. The highs, the lows. What was missing with this book? Was I missing something? All over the place for me. Not worth the time. I was so looking forward to the next Sb.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
I’ve read a few Sandra Brown novels before. She’s a really good writer, so I thought I would like Friction when I saw it at the bookstore. This is a romantic suspense set in a fictional town in Texas. The main protagonists are Crawford Hunt and Holly Spencer. Crawford is a Texas Ranger who’s recently cleaned up his act. He was in serious grief after the tragic death of his wife. Now that Crawford has put himself back together, he has one goal. Crawford wants custody of Georgia, his five-year-old daughter. She’s been living with her maternal grandparents.
At the custody hearing, the second protagonist is introduced. Holly happens to be the judge handling the case. She took over the position from her old mentor. Holly wants to be elected as judge permanently. This means she’s going to be as objective and impartial as possible. No matter how much Crawford shows he loves Georgia, Holly will make her decision with the girl’s best interests in mind. Before she can do that, though, something unexpected happens. A gunman storms into the courtroom, killing someone before most people can react. Crawford instinctively saves Holly’s life and then pursues the gunman.
Crawford’s heroism draws mixed opinion. On one side, people commend Crawford for trying to stop the gunman. On the other, Crawford’s actions and careless disregard for his life cast doubt on his ability to raise Georgia. He was already doubtful Holly would decide on his favor. Now, Crawford’s pretty sure it’ll take a miracle for him to win custody. As for Holly, she’s starting to second-guess herself a little. As I mentioned, she wanted to remain impartial. The shooting may have biased her judgment somewhat.
As you learn in the synopsis, the book’s main antagonist is still out there after the shooting. Crawford is the one who first realizes it. He tells Holly, who seems to believe him. The question is, who was the bad guy after? Did he seek to kill Crawford, or Holly? The latter gets security detail from the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile, she and Crawford grow closer to each other. Crawford is a protective guy, so he makes it his mission to find the shooter and protect Holly. He still wants to win custody of Georgia, though. It doesn’t help that his in-laws are even more at odds with him. They think he’s a hothead.
Despite finding Friction enjoyable, the romance was not my favorite part. The main reason is that the choice of female love interest is very questionable. Holly is the judge presiding over the custody case. Crawford supposedly wants nothing more than to raise his little girl. Were I him, I would never pursue the judge who decides whether I get custody of my daughter or not. And the way Crawford goes about it is even more eyebrow-raising. There is no build-up of their relationship, nor indication that they had anything to do with each other before. Crawford just shows up at Holly’s house uninvited one night. They even have a tryst before they even know each other’s full names. I mean, this is a pro Texas Ranger, not Edward freaking Cullen. What Crawford was thinking, I have no idea.
There’s still a lot to like in this book. The story is suspenseful, and the subplot concerning Crawford’s mission is satisfyingly thrilling. Holly would have been a great love interest if she didn’t have such a pivotal role in Crawford’s custody hearing. Crawford is a good protagonist, though. He’s more than interesting enough to carry the story, what with the personal and professional issues he’s dealing with. Crawford’s character is also distinctive enough not to get him confused with other fictional heroes from romance and suspense novels. If you enjoy those genres, Friction will definitely be up your alley. I seriously recommend it.
As you learn in the synopsis, the book’s main antagonist is still out there after the shooting. Crawford is the one who first realizes it. He tells Holly, who seems to believe him. The question is, who was the bad guy after? Did he seek to kill Crawford, or Holly? The latter gets security detail from the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile, she and Crawford grow closer to each other. Crawford is a protective guy, so he makes it his mission to find the shooter and protect Holly. He still wants to win custody of Georgia, though. It doesn’t help that his in-laws are even more at odds with him. They think he’s a hothead.
Despite finding Friction enjoyable, the romance was not my favorite part. The main reason is that the choice of female love interest is very questionable. Holly is the judge presiding over the custody case. Crawford supposedly wants nothing more than to raise his little girl. Were I him, I would never pursue the judge who decides whether I get custody of my daughter or not. And the way Crawford goes about it is even more eyebrow-raising. There is no build-up of their relationship, nor indication that they had anything to do with each other before. Crawford just shows up at Holly’s house uninvited one night. They even have a tryst before they even know each other’s full names. I mean, this is a pro Texas Ranger, not Edward freaking Cullen. What Crawford was thinking, I have no idea.
There’s still a lot to like in this book. The story is suspenseful, and the subplot concerning Crawford’s mission is satisfyingly thrilling. Holly would have been a great love interest if she didn’t have such a pivotal role in Crawford’s custody hearing. Crawford is a good protagonist, though. He’s more than interesting enough to carry the story, what with the personal and professional issues he’s dealing with. Crawford’s character is also distinctive enough not to get him confused with other fictional heroes from romance and suspense novels. If you enjoy those genres, Friction will definitely be up your alley. I seriously recommend it.
My rating: ★★★★
4 stars - Definitely enjoyed it!