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abbyklett's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
nccat04's review
4.0
I enjoyed the time period and the drama of it all. The romance wasn't at the forefront which I appreciated. All and all a good read.
thepagelady's review
4.0
Thank you Galley Match and Grand Central Pub for sharing the Blind Tiger with The Page Ladies. We enjoyed our trip to the 1920s!
MURDER
LUST
MOONSHINE
GREED
ROMANCE
AND SO MUCH MORE!
This book takes place in Texas during the 1920s when prohibition was just starting. The prohibition “noble experiment” was first set to reduce crime and corruption, health and believe it or not to improve hygiene in America. In the end, it created the moonshine wars and the craziness that comes with greed.
Laurel Plummer, her husband and their infant daughter have moved in with Irv, her father-in-law. They aren’t there long before a devastating event leaves Laurel alone in a new town and having to support herself and her baby. When she finds out Irv is making moonshine, she helps him expand. But as they grow their business, so do their enemies.
Thatcher Hutton is a former cowboy returning home from the war. But when he is on the train home trouble brews with the other riders, so to avoid trouble he jumps from the train and finds himself in Foley, Texas. He meets Laurel on his way into town and is instantly taken with her! But when he goes to town, things go horribly wrong! I bet he wishes he would have just stayed on the train!
Historical fiction, as we all know, is not something you think about when you hear the name Sandra Brown but you will not be disappointed! I couldn't put it down! The character development was wonderful! Add that with Brown’s specialty with romance, suspense and the research she did to create this story and you have a powerful read! Happy reading everyone!
MURDER
LUST
MOONSHINE
GREED
ROMANCE
AND SO MUCH MORE!
This book takes place in Texas during the 1920s when prohibition was just starting. The prohibition “noble experiment” was first set to reduce crime and corruption, health and believe it or not to improve hygiene in America. In the end, it created the moonshine wars and the craziness that comes with greed.
Laurel Plummer, her husband and their infant daughter have moved in with Irv, her father-in-law. They aren’t there long before a devastating event leaves Laurel alone in a new town and having to support herself and her baby. When she finds out Irv is making moonshine, she helps him expand. But as they grow their business, so do their enemies.
Thatcher Hutton is a former cowboy returning home from the war. But when he is on the train home trouble brews with the other riders, so to avoid trouble he jumps from the train and finds himself in Foley, Texas. He meets Laurel on his way into town and is instantly taken with her! But when he goes to town, things go horribly wrong! I bet he wishes he would have just stayed on the train!
Historical fiction, as we all know, is not something you think about when you hear the name Sandra Brown but you will not be disappointed! I couldn't put it down! The character development was wonderful! Add that with Brown’s specialty with romance, suspense and the research she did to create this story and you have a powerful read! Happy reading everyone!
lindahughes66's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
skb163's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Violence
Minor: Pregnancy and Child death
kiminindy's review against another edition
4.0
This was a little different than the typical Sandra Brown but it was very good. I really enjoyed the subject matter and the nice little twist at the end...
frogglin's review
I have no idea why this one lost me. I was enjoying it - a rich world, deep characters, well told story and then I wandered off and couldn't get back into it.
trish33's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
rmarcin's review
4.0
In Foley, TX, Thatcher Hutton jumps off a train after being attacked by some others on the train. Bruised, he wanders down the road to find Laurel Plummer, a widow, who is living with her father-in-law, Irv, and baby daughter. He feels an immediate attraction, but she shoos him away.
That same night, a woman goes missing and Thatcher is questioned because he is the new guy in town. The mayor accuses Thatcher, and the sheriff jails him. However, the sheriff doesn't think he did it, and later asks Thatcher to be a deputy. Meanwhile, Laurel needs to earn some money to help Irv with expenses after they move to a nicer place. She discovers that Irv is into moonshine, and she becomes involved.
With Thatcher the law, and Laurel making and selling moonshine, things get complicated. The town is also corrupt, and plenty of secrets come to light.
Sandra Brown can always be depended on for a sexy, suspenseful novel with some complications. Enjoyed it. I listened to the audio version along with reading the print version, and I think the narrator did a great job!
That same night, a woman goes missing and Thatcher is questioned because he is the new guy in town. The mayor accuses Thatcher, and the sheriff jails him. However, the sheriff doesn't think he did it, and later asks Thatcher to be a deputy. Meanwhile, Laurel needs to earn some money to help Irv with expenses after they move to a nicer place. She discovers that Irv is into moonshine, and she becomes involved.
With Thatcher the law, and Laurel making and selling moonshine, things get complicated. The town is also corrupt, and plenty of secrets come to light.
Sandra Brown can always be depended on for a sexy, suspenseful novel with some complications. Enjoyed it. I listened to the audio version along with reading the print version, and I think the narrator did a great job!
cbh2584's review against another edition
4.0
A prohibition era setting, this one had good mix of suspense, fast paced, steaminess (not as much as her usual books), and a cast of characters you love and hate