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jfraser82's review against another edition
4.0
This was the first book of Sandra Brown's that I had ever read...and I LOVED it!! So good! To this day it's probably my favorite of hers but I definitely love her books!
blondierocket's review against another edition
4.0
This was a re-read via audio because it popped up on NetGalley from ages ago. I love revisiting old stories when I get a chance, especially when I can't remember the original and find myself enjoying it much more the second time.
This suspenseful romance is full of everything Sandra Brown has to offer - twists and turns, intrigue, heat, and in this case ... murder.
Alex finds herself as the prime suspect in a murder charge, while Hammond, an attorney is getting ready to try his biggest case. The catch - he has a secret history with the suspect and over the course of page flipping we are thrown into a whirlwind of secret rendezvous', death threats, power struggles, and of course a passion that seems to continue to pull the two characters together.
Definitely enjoyed this one more the second time around.
This suspenseful romance is full of everything Sandra Brown has to offer - twists and turns, intrigue, heat, and in this case ... murder.
Alex finds herself as the prime suspect in a murder charge, while Hammond, an attorney is getting ready to try his biggest case. The catch - he has a secret history with the suspect and over the course of page flipping we are thrown into a whirlwind of secret rendezvous', death threats, power struggles, and of course a passion that seems to continue to pull the two characters together.
Definitely enjoyed this one more the second time around.
nourbey's review
5.0
I’m seriously upset that this book ended. When I flipped to the next page and it said authors note I actually almost cried. This was a piece of art I love it.
kgronniger's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
katzreads's review against another edition
3.0
Well written, fairly straight-forward, good characters, nothing special
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
The Alibi by Sandra Brown
Luke is dead at the hotel, shot 2 times. They inform his wife and she's not surprised he's not been murdered from his lovers husband. He has had many affairs in the past and although they are married, live in the same house, she knows nothing of his style or meetings of his life.
At the hotel there was also several others who had come down with food poisoning that may have seen the murderer. The cops try to get through to the ER doctor that they must talk to the people right then and there to help solve the murder case.
One investigator had spent the night with a woman he had met at the fair. She left before the next day and now he knows why she was on the phone when he walked into the bedroom and who she is and who she is related to.
Was never just a simple death, a lot of others are involved: unknown relatives, blackmail, insider trade secrets
Love that they staged the scene to catch the real murderer at the end.
I received this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review.
Luke is dead at the hotel, shot 2 times. They inform his wife and she's not surprised he's not been murdered from his lovers husband. He has had many affairs in the past and although they are married, live in the same house, she knows nothing of his style or meetings of his life.
At the hotel there was also several others who had come down with food poisoning that may have seen the murderer. The cops try to get through to the ER doctor that they must talk to the people right then and there to help solve the murder case.
One investigator had spent the night with a woman he had met at the fair. She left before the next day and now he knows why she was on the phone when he walked into the bedroom and who she is and who she is related to.
Was never just a simple death, a lot of others are involved: unknown relatives, blackmail, insider trade secrets
Love that they staged the scene to catch the real murderer at the end.
I received this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review.
labraden's review
3.0
Hammond Cross meets a mysterious woman at a local fair and spends the night with her. In the morning, she is gone. Not long after, Hammond discovers that the name of the woman he was with is Dr. Alex Ladd, and she is the number one suspect in the murder of local millionaire Lute Pettijohn. Instead of coming forward and claiming to be Alex's alibi, Hammond lies to cover up his own involvement in the investigation. As senior solicitor in the DA's office, Hammond is assigned the case and is determined to not only save Alex's life but also his own career.
The Alibi begins an engrossing whodunit with multiple suspects and lots of clues. The two protagonists in the story are both hiding secrets and aren't honest with anyone including each other, making them less than likable characters. The plot then becomes more about how these characters will maintain their secrets rather than the search for evidence to find a killer. By the end of the story, all of the secrets are revealed, but the solution isn't very satisfying. Overall, The Alibi has enough elements to make it an interesting mystery but not enough to make it a very enjoyable read.
The Alibi begins an engrossing whodunit with multiple suspects and lots of clues. The two protagonists in the story are both hiding secrets and aren't honest with anyone including each other, making them less than likable characters. The plot then becomes more about how these characters will maintain their secrets rather than the search for evidence to find a killer. By the end of the story, all of the secrets are revealed, but the solution isn't very satisfying. Overall, The Alibi has enough elements to make it an interesting mystery but not enough to make it a very enjoyable read.
joyousreads132's review against another edition
4.0
Ugh. This novel drove me nuts. It made me mad. But look at the time! It's 1:30 in the morning. Gah.
communistbatman's review against another edition
3.0
My favorite part of this book was the writing style. It was descriptive but not too descriptive, it had a good and meaningful vocabulary, and the characters were intriguing and fleshed out.
This author writes like a man and I mean that in a bad way. All her female characters feel a little contrived. The only female character who was definitely supposed to be likable was a Mary Sue type. Her personality was hollow and none of her actions were ever presented in a bad light. Steffi, the only female character that wasn’t super feminine, was constantly regarded as annoying, crass, and unprofessional. I felt like each female character fell prey to sexism. I could tell the author likes her gender norms so when a female character doesn’t meld with them, the character is treated with ill-placed contempt.
Other thoughts: the relationship is insta love, but I mean it is what it is. I want a Smillow sequel. The main character was easily the least interesting character in this story. Other times he was just annoying.
This author writes like a man and I mean that in a bad way. All her female characters feel a little contrived. The only female character who was definitely supposed to be likable was a Mary Sue type. Her personality was hollow and none of her actions were ever presented in a bad light. Steffi, the only female character that wasn’t super feminine, was constantly regarded as annoying, crass, and unprofessional. I felt like each female character fell prey to sexism. I could tell the author likes her gender norms so when a female character doesn’t meld with them, the character is treated with ill-placed contempt.
Other thoughts: the relationship is insta love, but I mean it is what it is. I want a Smillow sequel. The main character was easily the least interesting character in this story. Other times he was just annoying.
samtastic27's review against another edition
4.0
Very entertaining book....I love how she writes. The little twist at the end was great!