Mean Streak Lib/E

Review [A] solid novel of romantic suspense...Brown ends her gone-girl narrative with a surprising denouement that hits the reader like a well-aimed blow to the back of the head.-- "Publishers Weekly"A marathon runner on a lonely mountain trail in North Carolina gets more than she bargained for in this excellent new suspense. Megastar Brown is at the top of her game, delivering a story that drops mysterious hints of past events. Just when readers think they've got things figured out, Brown pulls a clever twist. Settle back and enjoy!-- "RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars, Top Pick)"The no-nonsense dialog and intense, twisty narrative will keep romantic suspense fans on edge until the final page.-- "Library Journal (starred review)"A good old-fashioned thriller, and a winner...-- "Kirkus on LOW PRESSURE"Deft characterizations and eye for detail make this a winner...Satisfying, vintage Brown storytelling.-- "Kirkus on DEADLINE"DEADLINE is both a breathtaking and heartbreaking story; one that will stay with the reader long after the book is finished.-- "freshfiction.com"Hair-raising . . . a perfect mix of thriller and romantic suspense.-- "USA Today on LETHAL"Pulse-pounding . . . a relentless pace and clever plot.-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review) on LETHAL"Sandra Brown meticulously develops a stellar cast of characters, weaving them into a tense, gritty thriller that offers numerous plot twists leading to stunning revelations and a nail-biting conclusion....I'm now wondering why I waited so long to enjoy this talented author's work. I highly recommend Brown's Low Pressure. Its multilayered, intricate and suspenseful storyline is enriched with vivid descriptions and crisp dialogue. If you enjoy romantic suspense, Low Pressure is a book you'll want to read in one sitting.-- "USA Today on LOW PRESSURE"Sexual tension fueled by mistrust between brash Denton and shy Bellamy smolders and sparks in teasing fashion throughout.-- "Publishers Weekly on LOW PRESSURE" Product Description From #1 New York Times best-selling author Sandra Brown comes a heart-pounding story of survival, that takes the age-old question, Does the end justify the means? and turns it on its head.Dr. Emory Charbonneau, a pediatrician and marathon runner, disappears on a mountain road in North Carolina. By the time her husband Jeff, miffed over a recent argument, reports her missing, the trail has grown cold. Literally. Fog and ice encapsulate the mountainous wilderness and paralyze the search for her.While police suspect Jeff of instant divorce, Emory, suffering from an unexplained head injury, regains consciousness and finds herself the captive of a man whose violent past is so dark that he won't even tell her his name. She's determined to escape him, and willing to take any risks necessary to survive. Unexpectedly, however, the two have a dangerous encounter with people who adhere to a code of justice all their own. At the center of the dispute is a desperate young woman whom Emory can't turn her back on, even if it means breaking the law. Wrong becomes right at the hands of the man who strikes fear, but also sparks passion.As her husband's deception is revealed, and the FBI closes in on her captor, Emory begins to wonder if the man with no name is, in fact, her rescuer from those who wish her dead - and from heartbreak.Combining the nail-biting suspense and potent storytelling that has made Sandra Brown one of the world's best loved authors, MEAN STREAK is a wildly compelling novel about love, deceit, and the choices we must make in order to survive. About the Author Sandra Brown is the author of more than sixty New York Times bestsellers, many of which have ranked in the number one to five slots, with over eighty million copies of her books in print. Her work has been translated into thirty-four languages.Jonathan Davis has received widespread critical acclaim for his narration in a variety of genres. He has won the prestigious Audie Award