Sandra Brown's latest novel is another easy read. I've read a lot of her books and this one is as enjoyable as the rest. Her books are, in a lot of ways, very prescriptive... a beautiful woman, a rugged man, getting into danger to find a killer. This book followed that formula closely.

I enjoyed this book because it was fast-paced, suspenseful, and kept my attention. I liked that the action started from the very first chapter. I grew up not far from where the story was taking place, so it was interesting to read about the landscape and the way of life - it was very accurate! I liked how the themes of moon phases and numerology ran through the book, and how much detail was given about the lunar eclipses. I learned something new! There's a big twist at the end that was a surprise, and the ending ties everything together just as it should.

Overall, a solid 3 stars. It was an enjoyable read!

Thanks to NetGalley and Grant Central Publishing for an advanced copy of this book. It will be released on March 4, 2025.

Blood Moon is the newest romantic suspense by Sandra Brown. I have really enjoyed several of her books, but this one missed the mark for me.

Beth Collins, a producer for Crisis Point, travels down to Louisiana to connect with Detective John Bowie for an episode of the show that focuses on a case he worked on. Beth has linked the case to the Blood Moon and believes that, not only was the correct perpetrator never caught, he's also going to do it again very soon.

Bowie's life was upended after the Chrissy Mellin case because he didn't believe they had caught the correct person and his supervisor shut down his efforts for further investigation. He's hesitant to get involved agian, but a series of events make him reconsider.

This book started really slow for me, and, though it picked up a bit toward the end, I realy couldn't get into it. The beginning was also full of references to Bowie being distracted by Beth's physical appearance, which was annoying and kind of gross.

Thanks to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The QUEEN OF ROMANTIC SUSPENSE is back!!

I'm a huge fan of Sandra Brown so was excited to read this!
I loved the characters(over here hoping for a book about Mitch!).
Between the mystery, the corruption, and the bad a** characters, it was fantastic.
The added science talk just made the book go above and beyond.
While I did guess the twist and the whodunit, I really enjoyed it and it had a ton of action to keep me into it.
I would 100% recommend.

Thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for a honest review.

Sandra Brown has the Midas touch for creating storylines with characters that pull you in and keep you wanting more. Blood Moon has got it all: Mystery, Suspense, Police Corruption, Reality TV, Action and Romance!

John Bowie is a detective plagued by a three year old unsolved murder and Beth is a reality tv exec producing a feature on that murder in Louisiana. The result of their meeting is fast paced with twists and turns that you don’t see coming.

This was an engaging fast read and I highly recommend it for your enjoyment.

Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the complimentary eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I loved the theme of the Blood Moon and how a string of murders were happening during that night. Detective Bowie and Beth on a show team together to find these girls and save another from the new blood moon. What is the connection? Some love, mystery and intrigue.. Thanks to author Sandra Dallas for a good suspenseful read!

What a thrill. 
This was really good. I love Sandra Brown. The true crime show was such a great aspect to start investing from. Everything is done so well that it keeps you on edge. Tons of action. Tons of twists. The mystery was entertaining and enthralling, absolutely absorbing all your attention. With a hint of romance. The crimson moon feature gave an eerie atmosphere.

Another outstanding book by this excellent author. Her writing combines all the elements that work so well, mystery, romance and suspense.
I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to recommending it to all readers.

I have been an avid reader of Sandra Brown books for many years,

This is another great one to add to her collection. Plenty of action to keep me interested

Sandra Brown’s brand of romantic suspense just works for me. I can always count on her to weave a story that keeps me guessing, has me trusting no one, and nonstop turning the pages to solve the mystery.

‘Blood Moon’ is another great addition to her impressive list of novels. This time around, a true crime television producer makes her way to Louisiana in hopes of getting some more info on a missing persons cold case her show is covering. Enter the jaded officer who publicly questioned his department’s investigation at the time of the disappearance. It’s a race against time to outrun those who don’t want their corruption exposed and someone who may be planning their crimes in time with rare lunar cycle events.

I really enjoyed Beth’s character. She was headstrong and intelligent, and she had integrity and a drive to find the truth before presenting falsehoods as facts. I also liked the push and pull between Beth and John. John was a gruff, hardened man haunted by the case he felt his department botched. Buried under all that was a man who cared deeply and wasn’t afraid to go into battle when everything came to a head. The two of them following Beth’s seemingly far fetched theory around the case was intriguing and easy to get wrapped up in as they worked through various clues and threads to unravel.

There were some plot points and characters that felt like they could have been developed with a bit more depth and had me wondering if they needed to be included at all. However, John’s daughter, Molly, and his best friend, Mitch, added a lot to the story for me.

Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for the print galley and NetGalley and GCP for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book really hooked me and did not let go until I finished a day later. *Please note, that there is a dog mentioned in this story and he is perfectly fine throughout.*

Our story starts out with Detective John Bowie (frequently referred to as Bowie in the story) having a mystery meeting in a lonesome bar. When he arrives, Beth Collins is there to meet him. When Bowie realizes Beth is a part of the TV show, "Crisis Point", and is working on a show for the Crissy Mellin case, he immediately shuts off. When Beth brings up her theory about the upcoming Blood Moon being significant, he bids her goodbye and hopes to never see her again. But then things start adding up...

This story was fairly fast-paced and had a lot of action throughout. We are introduced to several characters, but I never found the story to be confusing or convoluted. These other characters are pieces of the puzzle but the main story centers on Beth and Bowie trying to chase down who really harmed Crissy Mellin years ago.

The only part of this story I can say I didn't love was aspects of the romance between Beth and Bowie. There are a few sex scenes, but nothing that I would really consider overly graphic. Almost from their first meeting, Bowie is eyeing Beth sexually. This didn't bother me but I think both characters needed more build-up and depth. Otherwise, it was hard for me to take them seriously; like they are trying to look into this botched murder investigation but also trying to immediately get laid? It didn't seem likely that either character would do that under normal circumstances. Had I gotten to know more about them, I think their attraction would have been more believable.

That said, I still enjoyed this book a lot. I could not put it down and kept coming back for a little more. It's fast-paced, the mystery is multi-faceted, and there's just enough spice to add some additional interest.

Another fantastic Sandra Brown book. I will read anything she writes! This one had me reading right until the end and I couldn't put it down. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy. I am looking forward to recommending this to our customers.

Wow what an awesome read! John Bowie ( like the knife) has always been haunted by the case of a local missing girl they couldn’t solve. Due to a cold case crime show that is producing an episode about the missing girl has the case back in Bowie’s thoughts. Throw one of the producers from the show and his old partner in to the mix they will play cat and mouse to solve the crime before the person strikes again. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sandra Brown has always been one of my favorite authors. The queen of suspense. This book was good and I enjoyed it.

Lots of great traditional thriller vibes happening in this one -- brooding detective type, a woman who's focused on exposing the truth about a crime, a rural and isolated setting, and a murder that seems to be on the verge of repeating itself. Of course our two heroes must work together while on the run to solve the mystery and stop more murders from happening. (Isn't that why we're here? :) The suspense keeps the pages turning and the twists will keep you guessing all the way to the end!

In Blood Moon, Sandra Brown delivers another successful, sexy thriller. It has all the elements that readers have come to expect from a Sandra Brown book—a brooding hero, a heroine on a mission…circumstances that isolate them from the outside world, mounting suspense, intense romance, and a surprise twist at the end.

Beth Miller works for Crisis Point, a true crime show getting set to air an episode about the disappearance of a young woman in Louisiana. Something about the case has never sat well with Beth, and she travels to Louisiana to interview one of the detectives who had worked on the initial investigation. It had never sat well with him, either. John Bowie worked the case hard, but another ambitious detective in his department used the case to further his career, pinning the disappearance on an unlikely suspect who later died in police custody. The ambitious detective closed the case and got the promotion that would make him John’s supervisor, and John’s life miserable.

Beth’s arrival opens old wounds for John, something he resists until she presents an angle none of them had considered—that the disappearance was tied to the arrival of the blood moon, and that another blood moon would be happening in a matter of days. This possibility gives them the urgency to explore the case on their own, stirring up danger from a number of quarters. They are on the run and in hiding, while trying to solve what really happened, stay alive, and prevent the disappearance of the next woman.

Blood Moon is an enjoyable thriller that will also satisfy fans of romantic suspense.

Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for and advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.

Beth Collins is a senior producer on the true crime show, Crisis Point. She’s found a connection between a series of missing girls and vows to dig until she can convince authorities to listen to her. Detective John Bowie has been instructed by his boss not to talk to Beth or anyone else about the crime he has determined solved and closed. John never felt comfortable with the outcome of the case and didn’t agree with the resolution. Now that Beth has contacted him with her theories, the two join forces to find the truth about the case John worked on and those of several other missing girls. Both are in jeopardy of losing their jobs but will not stop until find that truth.

An awesome book with twists, turns, lies, corruption, coverups, and more!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I don’t think I’ve ever read a Sandra Brown book I don’t like and this one certainly doesn’t disappoint. You get roped into the mystery straight away. The book is action packed with a hint of spice. Definitely a great read if you’re into thrillers, crime, and romance novels.

See what happens when one determined fact checker. Meets with one fierce policeman. Together they try to solve the case of missing females. Only to be railroaded at each new development. Soon all involved will realize these two will not stop until this case is solved. And all involved are bought to justice.

This is definitely one you won’t want to put down. Plenty of suspense with twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

COMING SOON! - "Blood Moon" - 4 Stars

Sandra Brown satisfies again with her sense of place in Louisiana, her hard edged but honorable cop main character, and her love interest with a touch of steamy.

What works: The plot was engaging and interesting with a focus on ancient moon worship and numerology, both of which were super interesting. There was also the discussion about the dark web and it's use by predators to find victims. It was also an interesting reflection that corrupt cops might use a victim for their own career gains. This author always ties up her endings nicely.

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