This was not my favorite Sandra Brown book but I did like it. Her mysteries always keep you hanging and I always have pre orders for her new releases

I started reading Sandra Brown and Nora Roberts at the same time…way back in the distant past and while Nora Roberts books are a pleasant diversion, Sandra Brown can still grab me by the throat and totally immerse me in her books. It’s been 25 years since Major Trapper became a hero for saving people from a hotel that had been hit by a bomb. The photo of him emerging from the Pegasus hotel with a group of survivors is iconic. Now, TV journalist Kerra Bailey wants to interview the man who dropped off the grid after the bombing 25 years earlier. Her strategy is to try to get close to the man’s son, John Trapper, an ex ATF agent, in hopes of gaining access to his father. Trapper, however wants nothing to do with his father, or the reporters chasing after him. It’s only when Kerra reveals that there’s much more to his father’s story of heroism than meets the eye that he becomes interested. How much does Trapper know about what really happened that fateful day 25 years earlier? And who will do anything to keep the truth from coming to light? Trademark Sandra Brown, full of surprises, twists and unforgettable characters

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Really, what do I say? This was Sandra Brown, and she did it again. I was engrossed from the 1st chapter, I was up too late reading, I finished in about a day, and I didn't want to put it down. Do I have other books on my list with a sooner publication date? Absolutely. Do I have the willpower to allow a Sandra Brown title to sit on my Kindle, unread? No. No, I do not.

All true, and it happens every time I read one of her titles. She is just that good.

Bombers, crazy killers, conspiracies, family dynamics that will take years of counseling to straighten out. It's all in here. And, it works. The plot, the writing and the pacing are tightly constructed and you believe what happens to the characters.

And, like she often does, her hero isn't the best...or so it seems at first...for a romantic hero. Your introduction to him leaves a lot to be desired, and Trapper doesn't seem to care. Kerra knows she should, she know she should not be attracted to Trapper (John) a down on his luck private investigator who had been fired from his job with the ATF. But, he is the son of her "hot get" interview target, so she tests him...leaves him a photo, tells him he is going to need a magnifying glass, and waits. He doesn't disappoint, and what you get is a chase across Texas, a couple of corpses, a stolen vehicle or 2, and enough twists and turns that you aren't even sure where the heck you are but you know you have enjoyed the heck out of the ride.

I have joked, more than once, that by the end of the Sandra Brown book, once the characters get their HEA, and they did in this like they always do, that all of the characters are going to need therapy. Yeah, that's probably the case for this one too, but what a ride.

Was there a HEA? Of course there was. Ms. Brown tells a heck of a twisty story, but at the end, it's a story about people, about redemption, about a second chance, and about a way to come back to who you were and be a little better off on the way there. Kerra and John get their HEA, and you believe it. They are going to be a couple for the long haul., although their life might be a little boring going forward, comparatively.

Oh, and for the "gotcha" moment that happens in every book? Oddly enough, there was nothing that left me absolutely stunned until the end. I actually found myself thinking that, while there were quite a few jaw dropping moments, that the "OMG did that seriously just happen" wasn't going to be in this book. And, it was like Ms. Brown heard me...because GOTCHA.

Ms. Brown got me good. And, I never saw it coming.

I recommend this book.

3.75 stars

Major Franklin Trapper earned worldwide recognition for heroism when he was photographed carrying a five year-old girl out of a collapsing building. The headlines turned him into an overnight sensation while the little girl's identity was held in secrecy. Fast forward to twenty-five years later and Kerra Bailey is a successful TV personality who wants to score an interview with The Major that will skyrocket her career. There's one small issue, though. She can't seem to get a hold of The Major, but she finds a way to get his son's attention.

The writing was solid in this book! It was plot-heavy and there were some great twists and turns that I didn't see coming, but I wasn't fully invested in the main characters. John Trapper and Kerra were amusing, but neither character really blew me away. The ending wrapped up nicely and this was an okay read, overall.

I am a HUGE Sandra Brown fan and right off the bat I want to say that Seeing Red is simply fantastic!!! Dare I say, it could even be in my top 3 Sandra Brown books ever?!??? The plot was well thought out and in true Sandra Brown fashion an intricate web of mystery was spun throughout the novel that had so many unexpected twist and turns! It took almost no time for me to be completely hooked (literally 10 pages in) and I felt that there wasn't any parts of the book lagged--loved that!!! One of my favorite parts about Sandra Brown's books is the fact that I never feel cheated by the time I've finished, rather I feel as if I've taken the journey right beside the characters. Speaking of characters, they were very well developed (even the supporting characters)! I enjoyed how Ms. Brown melds mystery/suspense and romance to create the perfect balance. Seeing Red is a 5 star read that I highly recommend to everyone!!