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catherineamerica's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. Interesting story. Wish some of the characters were more developed. Did not like the ending. Seemed very anticlimactic.
laurenstep's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rublealexis's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lydiahollern's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
k_lenn's review against another edition
2.0
I usually love romantic suspense/thriller novels, but this one kinda missed the mark for me. I don't know how such an interesting plot turned out so.... meh.
I had a pretty easy time looking past the one-dimensional characters and cheesy dialogue, but the sex scenes killed me. I genuinely don't know how they made it past editors, early readers, publishers, etc because WOW.
Examples, with the worst of the worst in bold so we can suffer together:
"...and it milked from him a wrenching climax."
"Her sex created a snug cove for his as she stretched out along his torso and rested her cheek on his pec."
So it didn't live up to my expectations after reading the description, but it was readable and entertaining. I tried not to think about the plot too hard because I felt like there was a lot of issues and holes.
I'd probably read another Sandra Brown book - especially if it doesn't have the romance aspect to it or I know it's all fade to black.
I had a pretty easy time looking past the one-dimensional characters and cheesy dialogue, but the sex scenes killed me. I genuinely don't know how they made it past editors, early readers, publishers, etc because WOW.
Examples, with the worst of the worst in bold so we can suffer together:
Spoiler
".. and lowered himself until the pressure and weight and substance of him settled into her cleft. But now wasn't the time for settling. They began feverishly rubbing against each other. He thrust. And again. The imperative prods seeking entrance. When he found her, she was open and giving and glazed with want. Intent and possessive, he penetrated, grafting himself to her completely.""...and it milked from him a wrenching climax."
"Her sex created a snug cove for his as she stretched out along his torso and rested her cheek on his pec."
So it didn't live up to my expectations after reading the description, but it was readable and entertaining. I tried not to think about the plot too hard because I felt like there was a lot of issues and holes.
I'd probably read another Sandra Brown book - especially if it doesn't have the romance aspect to it or I know it's all fade to black.
fhicks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
charleetroutman's review against another edition
5.0
Thankful for Grand central publishing for the ARC! Sandra Brown is my favorite author & I really enjoyed this book! I finished it in a day! I loved the characters & the romance. Great suspense, keeping you guessing throughout the book.
thebooktroup's review against another edition
3.0
Meh, Sandra Brown is not for me… full review to come.
ndbeyer's review against another edition
5.0
I have not read a Sandra Brown book in sometime. Enjoyed both the premise of the story and the romantic angle. Just a nice easy read.