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jillmlong's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book but at times I felt like it was going nowhere. The overall plot is good and the author hooked me with her details. At times it felt repetitious and I would skim ahead.
rmarcin's review against another edition
3.0
Zach Bridger is a former NFL star and is divorced from Rebecca Pratt. She is a loose cannon, addicted to partying hard. When Rebecca is deprived of oxygen during a party, and now lays in a hospital, Zach is responsible for carrying out her wishes. Her parents are fighting him. Now, 4 years later, the man responsible for her condition has been released from jail. Kate, the prosecutor, comes to Zach to ask if he is going to make the decision to remove Rebecca from life support so that she can prosecute Eban for murder.
Naturally, as in any Sandra Brown book, there is sexual tension between the 2 main characters and a lot of danger and good vs. evil.
I listened to it, and the narrator was male, highlighting the voice of Zach. Brown's formula works and is evident in each of her books.
Naturally, as in any Sandra Brown book, there is sexual tension between the 2 main characters and a lot of danger and good vs. evil.
I listened to it, and the narrator was male, highlighting the voice of Zach. Brown's formula works and is evident in each of her books.
mcqconor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
It’s mommy porn with a very very thinly veiled plot over top of it. Really funny poor understanding of football tho.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
kpauls2011's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
tmcwilliams0's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
danubooks's review against another edition
4.0
An intriguing tale of romantic suspense.
Rebecca, a woman whose taste for the wild life has left her in a coma, lies in a medical facility. Zach is her former husband, an NFL superstar who was savaged by the press in the wake of the tragedy and lost his career, who now lives a quiet and secluded life. Rebecca’s father despises Zach, and blames him for what befell her. Eban, the wealthy young man who was imprisoned for his role in the tragedy, is being released from prison. Kate is an ambitious young lawyer who wants him right back behind bars, but the only way for that to happen is for Rebecca to die.
Rebecca’s father is adamantly opposed to removing her from life support, but it is Zach who holds the legal authority to do so. As Zach struggles with the request Kate has made of him, Eban is enjoying his freedom…and has no intention of ever going back behind bars.
What is the right thing to do for Rebecca? What really happened the night she was left in a coma? And how far will Eban go to remain a free man?
An interesting dilemma with a smart, determined woman and the damaged man she first needs to pave the way to prosecuting a predator…but soon she wants Zach for much more.
Well paced, plenty of plot twists, and an enjoyable read for lovers of romantic suspense. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader’s copy.
Rebecca, a woman whose taste for the wild life has left her in a coma, lies in a medical facility. Zach is her former husband, an NFL superstar who was savaged by the press in the wake of the tragedy and lost his career, who now lives a quiet and secluded life. Rebecca’s father despises Zach, and blames him for what befell her. Eban, the wealthy young man who was imprisoned for his role in the tragedy, is being released from prison. Kate is an ambitious young lawyer who wants him right back behind bars, but the only way for that to happen is for Rebecca to die.
Rebecca’s father is adamantly opposed to removing her from life support, but it is Zach who holds the legal authority to do so. As Zach struggles with the request Kate has made of him, Eban is enjoying his freedom…and has no intention of ever going back behind bars.
What is the right thing to do for Rebecca? What really happened the night she was left in a coma? And how far will Eban go to remain a free man?
An interesting dilemma with a smart, determined woman and the damaged man she first needs to pave the way to prosecuting a predator…but soon she wants Zach for much more.
Well paced, plenty of plot twists, and an enjoyable read for lovers of romantic suspense. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader’s copy.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
This felt like a return to the classic Sandra Brown romantic suspense fiction with a unique plot that I really enjoyed! Faced with the responsibility of deciding if/when to take his ex-wife off life-support, Zach is forced to make a hard decision when ADA Kate is trying to make a case against the man responsible for condition that depends on her being dead. Full of lots of twists and an edge of your seat thrill ride, this was great on audio and definitely recommended. Much thanks to Librofm for an ALC from one of my fav authors!
This felt like a return to the classic Sandra Brown romantic suspense fiction with a unique plot that I really enjoyed! Faced with the responsibility of deciding if/when to take his ex-wife off life-support, Zach is forced to make a hard decision when ADA Kate is trying to make a case against the man responsible for condition that depends on her being dead. Full of lots of twists and an edge of your seat thrill ride, this was great on audio and definitely recommended. Much thanks to Librofm for an ALC from one of my fav authors!
labraden's review against another edition
3.0
Zach has spent the last four years dealing with the trauma and responsibility of deciding whether his ex-wife, Rebecca, should be taken off life support. His former in-laws have strong feelings that she should be kept alive, so Zach has abided by their wishes, but now, the man responsible for the attack that left Rebecca in a vegetative state, is being released from jail and the only thing that will put him back in prison is Rebecca's death. When Zach is first visited by a prosecutor named Kate Lennon urging him to make use of his rights where Rebecca is concerned, he balks at the idea of stepping back into a situation that ruined his pro football career and forced him into seclusion. However, Kate is very persuasive and Zach finds himself incredibly attracted to her.
Overkill addresses the controversial topic of how medical means to prolong a person's life is handled by family and friends. The rest of the book is fairly devoid of action, suspense, or romance. The relationship between Zach and Kate seems very insta-love and borders on inappropriate as Rebecca's life hangs in the balance. We already know who is the culprit behind Rebecca's attack, so there is little mystery left to be figured out by the reader. Also, several characters are left underdeveloped, especially the three men involved in what happened to Rebecca, and the only thing we really know about her is that she was a promiscuous gold digger and heavy substance abuser, leaving her as an unsympathetic victim. Overall, Overkill's only redeeming quality is the fact that it brings to light serious subject matters but otherwise doesn't offer much enjoyment for the reader.
Overkill addresses the controversial topic of how medical means to prolong a person's life is handled by family and friends. The rest of the book is fairly devoid of action, suspense, or romance. The relationship between Zach and Kate seems very insta-love and borders on inappropriate as Rebecca's life hangs in the balance. We already know who is the culprit behind Rebecca's attack, so there is little mystery left to be figured out by the reader. Also, several characters are left underdeveloped, especially the three men involved in what happened to Rebecca, and the only thing we really know about her is that she was a promiscuous gold digger and heavy substance abuser, leaving her as an unsympathetic victim. Overall, Overkill's only redeeming quality is the fact that it brings to light serious subject matters but otherwise doesn't offer much enjoyment for the reader.
amandas_good_books's review against another edition
5.0
Overkill
By Sandra Brown
Release date 08/16/2022
Former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Zach Bridger hasn’t seen his ex-wife, Rebecca Pratt, for years—not since their volatile marriage imploded—so he’s shocked to receive a life-altering call about her. Rebecca has been placed on life support after a violent assault, and he—despite their divorce—has medical power of attorney. Zach is asked to make an impossible choice: keep her on life support or take her off of it. Buckling under the weight of the responsibility and the glare of public scrutiny, Zach ultimately walks away, letting Rebecca's parents have the final say.
Rebecca’s attacker is released early due to some payoffs from his wealthy family. Now Kate Lennon, who works for the attorney general, is asking the recluse, Zach, to remove the support for Rebecca so she can charge him with murder. But he can’t. Her father has control, and he refuses. She is essentially just a shell. She can’t eat, move or talk; she has no brain activity. But if she is removed from life support, they can charge Eban, and he will go away for a long time. Find out how these two pair up and if their plan works.
Can Sandra Brown write a bad book? I’ve been reading her books for, I know, almost 20+ years, and I don’t think one has been less that a 4
By Sandra Brown
Release date 08/16/2022
Former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Zach Bridger hasn’t seen his ex-wife, Rebecca Pratt, for years—not since their volatile marriage imploded—so he’s shocked to receive a life-altering call about her. Rebecca has been placed on life support after a violent assault, and he—despite their divorce—has medical power of attorney. Zach is asked to make an impossible choice: keep her on life support or take her off of it. Buckling under the weight of the responsibility and the glare of public scrutiny, Zach ultimately walks away, letting Rebecca's parents have the final say.
Rebecca’s attacker is released early due to some payoffs from his wealthy family. Now Kate Lennon, who works for the attorney general, is asking the recluse, Zach, to remove the support for Rebecca so she can charge him with murder. But he can’t. Her father has control, and he refuses. She is essentially just a shell. She can’t eat, move or talk; she has no brain activity. But if she is removed from life support, they can charge Eban, and he will go away for a long time. Find out how these two pair up and if their plan works.
Can Sandra Brown write a bad book? I’ve been reading her books for, I know, almost 20+ years, and I don’t think one has been less that a 4