Sandra Brown

Eiskalte Spannung und heie Gefuhle - keine beherrscht sie besser als Sandra Brown In einem Hotel in Atlanta wird der Millionar Paul Wheeler erschossen. Alles weist auf einen Raububerfall hin. Doch seine Begleiterin Julie Rutledge ist sich sicher: Es war Mord. In Auftrag gegeben von Creighton Wheeler, Pauls Neffen und potenziellem Erben. Um zu verhindern, dass Creighton von Starverteidiger Derek Mitchell vertreten wird, beginnt sie ein perfides Spiel, dessen Kontrolle ihr schnell aus den Handen genommen wird. Denn Creighton hat Julie zur Hauptdarstellerin in seinem ganz personlichen Drehbuch gemacht, das an Finesse und Bosheit nicht zu uberbieten ist.

Relentless domestic thriller from numerous Number One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown. Bellamy Lyston Price was only twelve years old when her older sister Susan was killed on a stormy Memorial Day. Bellamy''s fear of storms is a legacy of the tornado that destroyed the crime scene as well as her memory of one vital fact that still eludes her... Now, 18 years later, Bellamy has written a novel based on Susan''s murder. It''s her first book, and it''s an instant sensation. But because the novel is based on the most traumatic event of her life, she''s published it under a pseudonym to protect herself and her family. But when a sleazy reporter for a tabloid newspaper discovers that the book is based on a real crime, Bellamy''s identity - and dark family secrets - are exposed. Suddenly, she finds herself embroiled in a personal conflict and at the mercy of her sister''s killer, who for almost two decades has gotten away with murder and will stop at nothing to keep it that way.

The crash of a Dallas-bound jet isn't just a tragedy to TV reporter Avery Aaniels, it's an act of fate that hands her a golden opportunity to further her career. The badly-injured Avery finds that plastic surgery has given her the face of the wife of a famous senatorial candidate.

Sie hatte sich geweigert seinen Anruf entgegen zu nehmen. Niemals wieder Kontakt zu ihrer Familie, niemals zurück nach Destiny, Louisiana! Jetzt steht Sayre Hoyle am Grab ihres jüngeren Bruders und eins steht fest: Der Mörder kommt aus der eigenen Familie. Sayre sucht die Wahrheit, auch gegen den Willen von Beck Merchant, dem Anwalt ihres Vaters. Seine faszinierende Ausstrahlung zieht Sayre mit der Kraft eines Magneten an - doch Beck ist ein Mann mit sehr gefährlichen Plänen...12Es ist spannend. So spannend, dass der Leser geneigt ist, alles hintereinander wegzulesen und seine Nachtruhe zu opfern deshalb ist für mich Weißglut eins der spannendsten Bücher, das ich in letzter Zeit gelesen habe. Verschlungen wäre vielleicht das richtigere Wort. Ulrich Adrian im ARD Morgenmagazin01Sandra Brown - Schauspielerin und TV-Journalistin, veröffentlichte 1990 ihren ersten Roman. Weitere Romanund Thriller-Veröffentlichungen. Mittlerweile gehört sie längst zu den erfolgreichen Autorinnen in den USA und in Europa. Die Autorin lebt mit ihrer Familie abwechselnd in Texas und South Carolina.

Burke Basile is a cop with nothing left to lose. Haunted by his partner's death, his marriage and his career over, he focuses on his nemesis, Pinkie Duvall, a flamboyant attorney who helps killers evade justice. Burke looks for revenge and sees his opportunity lies with Remy, the lawyer's trophy wife. But Burke hasn't planned on the electric attraction he'll feel for the desperate woman, who rose from the slums of New Orleans to marry a man she can never love. Nor can he predict the fierce duel that will explode as the clock ticks toward midnight on Fat Tuesday, when all masks will be stripped away and Burke must confront his own terrifying secret.

Acusado de asesinato, condenado por perder un partido a propósito por órdenes de la mafia, Griff Burkett, antigua estrella del equipo de fútbol americano de los Dallas Cowboys, ha pasado cinco años en una carcel federal. Ahora que es libre, este quarterback fracasado carece de expectativas -y lo que es peor, carece de perdon- en Texas, un Estado obsesionado por el futbol. Sin embargo, hay alguien dispuesto a pagar millones por los servicios de Griff: el director general de una compañia aerea, Foster Speakman, y su esposa Laura. Su oferta de trabajo es tan provocadora y lucrativa que Griff no puede rechazarla, y lo unico que le piden a cambio es que mantenga el trato en absoluto secreto. Pero en medio de ese juego tan arriesgado, Griff se enamora de Laura e intenta proteger a ambos como sea de un enemigo sin escrupulos que surge de su pasado. Ahora, de nuevo en el punto de mira de la sospecha y con el cronometro en su contra, el futuro de Griff y su vida dependen totalmente de una ultima jugada maestra.

Hombres peligrosos Cage Hendren había perseguido a muchas mujeres, pero sólo había amado a una: Jenny Fletcher. La tranquila y seria chica que estaba comprometida con su hermano Hal. Cage había mantenido las distancias hasta que Hal fue asesinado en Centroamerica. Entonces el se acerco a Jenny, pero esta pensaba que era un hombre demasiado salvaje... aunque Cage iba a demostrarle que ella tambien podia serlo. Jenny no queria que la arrastrase por el mal camino, pero el la guio a lo largo de una senda que la llevo al paraiso... Los riesgos de amar Kerry Bishop estaba dispuesta a hacer frente a cualquier riesgo para salvar a aquellos niños, pero lo que no esperaba era tener que enfrentarse al mayor de los peligros: una pasion incontrolable con un hombre indomito. Sabia que no podia dejarse llevar por aquellos sentimientos, porque su vida dependia en gran parte de el...

Barrie Travis is a damn good reporter stuck at a low-budget television station when the First Lady calls her. Stunned by the loss of her infant son, the president's wife hints he may have been murdered. Barrie sets out to find the truth, fighting for the exclusive story with the help of Gray Bondurant, a mysterious former presidential aide. But their scoop is about to test her ethics, patriotism and courage. For Barrie unearths White House secrets that, if exposed, could topple the presidency. And now certain powerful parties want nothing more than to see the scandalous past - and a certain young reporter - dead and buried.

Dodge Hanley is a private investigator who doesn't let rules get it in his way That's why he's the first person Caroline King - who after a thirty-year separation continues to haunt his dreams - asks for help when a deranged stalker attempts to murder their daughter ...the daughter Dodge has never met. He has a whole bagful of grudging excuses for wishing to ignore Caroline's call, and one compelling reason to drop everything: guilt. His daughter Berry has become the object of desire of a co-worker, a madman and genius with a penchant for puzzles and games who had spent the past year making Berry's life hell, and who now has vowed to kill her. The heart-pounding situation goes from bad to worse when the stalker begins to claim other victims and leaves an ominous trail of clues as he lethally works his way toward Berry. From the acclaimed international bestselling author Sandra Brown, Tough Customer, is a thrilling tale about obsession and murder, the fragile nature of relationships, and, possibly, second chances.

Number One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thrillerBorn into a fine old Charleston family, Hammond Cross is determined to be the citys next district attorney - without sacrificing his integrity. Prosecuting the sensational murder of a real estate magnate could be his ticket into office. Yet, while Hammond anticipates his success, someone near him is plotting his downfall. Is it Steffi Mundell, colleague, ex-lover and rival? Rory Smilow, homicide detective and Hammonds avowed enemy? Is it the dead mans widow, wily, beautiful and Hammonds lifelong friend? Or is it Hammonds prime suspect, the mysterious woman who shares the secret that would be fatal to Hammonds ambitions? Praise for Sandra BrownSuspense that has teethStephen KingLust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Browns crisp thrillerPublishers WeeklyAn edge-of-the-seat thriller thats full of twists . . . Top stuff!Star

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown comes a gripping story of family ties and forbidden attraction.A Texas Ranger, relegated to deskwork due to past recklessness, petitions to regain custody of his five-year-old daughter, and his case is assigned to a family court judge who is as attractive as she is ambitious. When a masked gunman barges in during the custody hearing with his sights on the judge, the Ranger reacts instinctually and goes after him. But authorities apprehend the wrong man, and the real gunman remains unknown, at large, and a threat.Will this take-charge lawman jeopardize his chances of custody by going after the would-be assassin?And will this unlikely pair be able to deny the forbidden attraction building between them?

THE NEW INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER BY THE 80 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR1920, Texas Soldier Thatcher Hutton returns to a country unlike the one he left behind - where Prohibition is the new law of the land. When he is caught up in a crime on his journey home, he must gain the sheriffs trust to clear his name.Tragic events and betrayed trust have left Laurel Plummer alone and destitute. With few wage-earning opportunities open to women, she boldly enters an industry rife with danger and dominated by the men of the town. But her success comes at a cost when her cutthroat competitors resort to violence. Now deputy sheriff, Thatcher is powerless to defend Laurel as they find themselves on opposite sides of the moonshine war, where blood flows as freely as whiskey...A new suspenseful novel of murder, mayhem, danger and lust from the #1 New York Times bestseller, perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and Danielle Steel.

When Jordie Bennet and Shaw Kinnard lock eyes across a disreputable backwater bar, something definitely sparks. Shaw gives off a dangerous vibe that makes men wary and inspires women to sit up and take notice. None feel that undercurrent more strongly than savvy businesswoman Jordie, who doesn''t belong in a seedy dive on the banks of a bayou. But here she is . . . and Shaw Kinnard is here to kill her.As Shaw and his partner take aim, Jordie is certain her time has come. But Shaw has other plans and abducts Jordie, hoping to get his hands on the $30 million her brother has stolen and, presumably, hidden. However, Shaw is not the only one looking for the fortune. Her brother''s ruthless boss and the FBI are after it as well. Now on the run from the feds and a notorious criminal, Jordie and Shaw must rely on their wits-and each other-to stay alive.Miles away from civilization and surrounded by swampland, the two play each other against their common enemies. Jordie''s only chance of survival is to outwit Shaw, but it soon becomes clear to Shaw that Jordie isn''t entirely trustworthy, either. Was she in on her brother''s scam, or is she an innocent pawn in a deadly vendetta? And just how valuable is her life to Shaw, her remorseless and manipulative captor? Burning for answers-and for each other-this unlikely pair ultimately make a desperate move that could be their last.

Twenty-five years ago, Major Franklin Trapper became a national icon when he lead a handful of survivors to safety after the bombing of a Dallas hotel. For years, he gave frequent speeches and interviews but then suddenly dropped out of the public eye, shunning all media. Now, ambitious TV journalist Kerra Bailey is determined to get an exclusive with the Major - even if she has to wrangle an introduction from his estranged son, former ATF agent John Trapper.