I was super excited to have the opportunity to read an ARC of romantic suspense mainstay Sandra Brown's latest novel, Blood Moon. Her books are reliably entertaining, and Blood Moon is no exception.

One of the things I like best about Brown's novels is that they strike the perfect balance between suspense and romance, and for the most part, we have that here. Interestingly, neither John nor Beth are exceptionally relatable at first. I didn't dislike them, don't get me wrong. They just were both clearly flawed, and that's actually good. It enabled us to grow to like and trust them as they were growing to do the same for each other.

As far as suspense goes, there isn't a lot of edge-of-your-seat action, but the mystery builds at a decent pace, and I was compelled to keep turning pages. There's also some parallel drama to add to the intrigue, though honestly, in both cases, I would have preferred more red herrings; it wasn't hard to figure out who was bad. They were kind of textbook.

I want to avoid spoilers, but I will say that while I'm glad for the ending, I would have arrived there a little differently.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher and Netgalley. I'm writing this review voluntarily, and it reflects my honest opinion. Thanks!

Sandra Brown does it again with this incredible thriller! Scorching hot with a breakneck plot, this is exactly what we’ve come to expect from this prolific and talented author.

A quick and easy read, Sandra Brown's 'Blood Moon' was exactly the escape a reader needs on an afternoon. There is a huge twist at the end that honestly made this novel a step above similar thrillers.

Thank you Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this arc in return for an honest review.

While it has the makings of a great suspense book, many parts moved at a snail’s pace. I found myself skipping ahead just to find some movement in the story.

Sandra Brown was able to write a strong thriller novel that I was looking for and enjoyed from other books by Sandra Brown. The characters were everything that I was looking for and was engaged with the overall story going on. I loved the idea of someone going missing on the blood moon.

Beth Collins, a producer and interviewer of the successful TV news magazine show, Crisis Point, comes to Auclair in Louisiana, to try to interview Det. John Bowie, on the disappearance of a young girl a few years back. While her abductors was supposedly caught and died after hanging himself in jail, there are too many loose ends to consider it solved. John was the investigating detective and she wants to interview him for her story, following a new angle: murder during the Blood Moon.
Sparks fly both professionally and personally, as they try to evade pursuers who want to remove them from their search.
Strong characters as is usual Brown's forte, and an interesting, if a little too out there for me, story line.

The story flowed well and the characters were well developed. I recommend this book and look forward to more from this author.


****Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review****

Beth Collins, a true crime story producer, convinces Detective John Bowie to work with her on the case of the disappearance of several young women one of whom Bowie had worked the case but was unsatisfied as to its conclusion. Beth has a theory that the disappearances are connected to the blood moon. With Beth’s production company’s lack of support and skepticism and the same for Bowie’s supervisor, they are left on their own to unravel the mystery. Their sexual chemistry draws them even closer together. There are interesting side stories along the way. I love a good mystery with unexpected surprises and I was definitely not disappointed. Even better when I don’t see them coming! A must read for all Sandra Brown fans or just fans of enjoying a great book.

The first Sandra Brown book I ever read was "Low Pressure." For YEARS, whenever anyone found out how big of a Nora Roberts fan I was, they would always say “You should read Sandra Brown.” I finally picked up a book in the summer of 2014, and I have been hooked ever since. Once I had read a good chunk of her books, I started looking forward to the new releases. That is why I was super excited to get a chance to read this one early.

This book hooked me from the very beginning. The characters are so layered. I’m glad that you got to know more about the main characters and their motivations as the book progressed. I also really enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery while the main characters were. Not to be a spoiler, but there was a twist in this book that I absolutely did not see coming!

All in all, this was an amazing book, and I wish I had more to read. I recommend it to all Suspense readers, regardless of it they like Romantic Suspense or not.

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

Sandra Brown, how are all your books not a Netflix series yet?!? Because I am ready for it. And this should be the first! It was fantastic! I absolutely love your books. This one just was so gosh darn good. I loved it! You are gifted with your writing. Would love to sit for coffee and hear all your thoughts on how you write these amazing books. Wonderfully done!

Sandra Brown is a must read for me. This book was full of mystery, intrigue and romance. Beth Collin’s comes from New York to Louisiana to find out about the murder of a young girl killed three years ago. She is convinced it’s because of the blood moon. She meets with Detective John Bowie and works to convince him of her theory. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. I loved it.

Another great read by Sandra Brown! I love her books, look forward to romance, intrigue, mystery, corruption,

Beth is a producer on the crime show Crisis Point. She is convinced the disappearance of Chrissy, teenage girl who disappeared more than three years prior. is not an isolated incident. She thinks there may be four others and that the disappearances occur when there is a blood moon. There are those who aren’t convinced what she believes. She heads to Louisiana to meet with Detective Bowie. With one day before the blood moon can they save the next girl? Can they find out who mishandled Chrissy's investigation and why? I highly recommend this talented brilliant author and this book!!

Solid 5+ Stars!!!!!

This romantic mystery has everything you expect from a Sandra Brown novel. When Detective John Bowie and Beth Collins, a producer of a true crime TV series, team up to take a deeper look at the disappearance of several young women, they discover some new and disturbing facts. Have innocent men been blamed for a crime they didn’t commit? Could all of this revolve around a blood moon? Some of their theories seem crazier than fiction. As things heat up on the case, things heat up for John and Beth as well. As the next blood moon approaches , who will be the next victim?

This easy to read, fast-paced thriller is suspenseful and will keep you turning the pages. With lots of side stories and twists and turns, it is entertaining and will keep you guessing. Fans of Sandra Brown will not want to miss this one.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Another awesome read from Sandra Brown. I love her books- filled with mystery, romance, corruption, and intrigue.
Beth is a producer on Crisis Point. She is convinced that Chrissy’s disappearance isn’t an isolated case. She believes four others have happened and she feels that they happen when their is a blood moon. She struggles to convince anyone she is right, she goes to Louisiana to meet with detective Bowie. They work together and with one day before the blood moon will they save another girl’s life? Will they find out why Crissys case was mishandled?