Name: Lynn Braden's review of Mean Streak by Sandra Brown
Item: Mean Streak
Rating: 3.5
Author: Lynn Braden

Sandra Brown

Number One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thriller Dr. Emory Charbonneau, a paediatrician 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. 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. Praise for Sandra Brown 'Suspense that has teeth' Stephen King 'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller' Publishers Weekly 'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!' Star

Mean Streak

hailey g

Wealthy, well-known philanthropist, Dr. Emory Charbonneau runs a successful medical practice as a pediatrician with her two OB-Gyn partners.  Also a marathon runner, Emory likes to challenge herself, so she plans a training run in the North Carolina mountains, much to the chagrin of her husband, Jeff.  When Emory falls during her run, she is rescued by a local mountain man who refuses to tell Emory his name or take her back into town, using the weather as an excuse.  The more time Emory spends with this mystery man, the more questions she has, along with an attraction to him that she can't easily explain.

Mean Streak starts out with a great premise that is carried through most of the book until the last few chapters where the twists take unbelievable and far-fetched turns.  The character of Emory's husband, Jeff, is so cliched, the parts of the story involving him are hard to read.  Other characters are underdeveloped, especially those that become important by the end of the book.  However, the first two-thirds of the novel are very enjoyable, building an interesting mystery and a fun romance between Emory and her mystery man.  Overall, Mean Streak is a mostly enjoyable story with an unsatisfying conclusion.

Lynn Braden

Wealthy, well-known philanthropist, Dr. Emory Charbonneau runs a successful medical practice as a pediatrician with her two OB-Gyn partners.  Also a marathon runner, Emory likes to challenge herself, so she plans a training run in the North Carolina mountains, much to the chagrin of her husband, Jeff.  When Emory falls during her run, she is rescued by a local mountain man who refuses to tell Emory his name or take her back into town, using the weather as an excuse.  The more time Emory spends with this mystery man, the more questions she has, along with an attraction to him that she can't easily explain.

Mean Streak starts out with a great premise that is carried through most of the book until the last few chapters where the twists take unbelievable and far-fetched turns.  The character of Emory's husband, Jeff, is so cliched, the parts of the story involving him are hard to read.  Other characters are underdeveloped, especially those that become important by the end of the book.  However, the first two-thirds of the novel are very enjoyable, building an interesting mystery and a fun romance between Emory and her mystery man.  Overall, Mean Streak is a mostly enjoyable story with an unsatisfying conclusion.

Totally Addicted to Reading

Sandra Brown is one of my all time favourite authors so when the opportunity arose for me to read and review her latest novel Mean Streak I was ecstatic. While reading this novel I was reminded of the reason for loving Ms. Brown's work. She knows how to weave a story that will hold her reader's attention from the very first line. This ability was re-enforced in Mean Streak. I was compelled to keep reading as I was eager to find out what was going to happen next.

Mean Streak is an entertaining read. It's a page turner that is filled with several edge of your seat and nail biting moments. The plot is filled with so many twists and turns it was like being on a roller coaster ride. It is emotional, shocking and riveting.

As is common with romantic suspense novels, the romance is limited however the few love scenes that were present were quite intense.

The characters were entertaining and humourous and it was easy to develop a connection with them. My favourite of the lot was the male protagonist. The air of mystery surrounding him made him intriguing. It was difficult to determine if he was the hero or the villain. He was likable which will have readers rooting for him. My least favourite is Jeff, Emory's husband. It was evident that his relationship with his wife was not all rosy. He is jealous of her accomplishments and tried to justify it by cheating on her.

Mean Streak is a story of love, betrayal and rediscoveries. It will keep you guessing at every page turn. If you are looking for an exciting and suspenseful read, then look no further as Mean Streak has it all.

NB I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

Danica Holdaway

Fun guilty pleasure read!!

A fun thriller with plenty of racy bits. The characters aren’t real or likable enough to my taste but it kept me totally engrossed from the first page so I have to give it 4 Stars

Gracelyn Deutscher

Personally, this is one of my favourites of Sandra Brown and has become my comfort read.

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 held captive by a man whose violent past is so dark that he won't even tell her his name. She's determined to escape from 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. 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.

Mean streak

Madison Brown

Want to fall in love with a fictional character? 
Read this book

G. Jason Head

Ummm

Couldn't stop reading this even though I didn't like the story at all. Not sure what that means, one bit.

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