Helpful Score: 10
On behalf of Sandra Brown, I would like to apologize to all of her ardent admirers who spent money on, wasted time reading, or even looked at the cover of this book for more than ten seconds. I would imagine that the content of this book is the reason "Sandra Brown" is in a much larger font size than the title. So that is all the consumer will see, and buy the book.
I just got through reading all the other reviews on this book. SEE? It is so bad, all they want to do is repeat what is on the back. Their mothers probably told them all that if you can't say nothing nice, don't say nothing at all. Not ME. This book is BAD and not in a good way.
I just got through reading all the other reviews on this book. SEE? It is so bad, all they want to do is repeat what is on the back. Their mothers probably told them all that if you can't say nothing nice, don't say nothing at all. Not ME. This book is BAD and not in a good way.
Helpful Score: 3
I've read a lot of Sandra Brown's books and while this one was "readable", I could not believe how silly the plot was, and how poorly the characters were fleshed out. Our "hero" was constantly running his hands through his hair - have you ever seen a real man run his hands through his hair in frustration? This one did it almost daily. This was written in 1989 but I don't think it was her first book. It's still readable, but treating it as "camp" will make it more enjoyable.
Helpful Score: 1
Good but not as captivating as other Sandra Brown Books. It does have it's twists and turns and kept me guessing until almost the end of the book. Read it once...won't read it again!
Helpful Score: 1
I enjoy reading Sandra Brown's novels and this was no exception. Good read.
Helpful Score: 1
Great thriller. Keeps you wanting to read!!
As with all Sandra Brown books, this one is good.
Alexendra a state prosecutor comes home to find who murdered her mother.
Alexandra Gaither's mother was murdered 25 years ago. Her killer was never brought to justice. Now she is reopening the case and confronting three powerful men who were with her mother that fateful night.
Ugh. Where do I start? The heroine runs around town questioning suspects. When she is not accusing them of murder, she is attending dinners and parties with them. Everytime she uncovers a secret from the past (there are many) she either confronts a suspect with her suspicions...or goes back to her hotel room to cry. The romance between the heroine and one of her suspects is terrible. We're supposed to believe they love each other? The characters are not fleshed out at all. There is no suspense in this book. The murderer is very easy to figure out. If you want to read a Sandra Brown book, don't start with this one. My rating: 1.5 stars.
Ugh. Where do I start? The heroine runs around town questioning suspects. When she is not accusing them of murder, she is attending dinners and parties with them. Everytime she uncovers a secret from the past (there are many) she either confronts a suspect with her suspicions...or goes back to her hotel room to cry. The romance between the heroine and one of her suspects is terrible. We're supposed to believe they love each other? The characters are not fleshed out at all. There is no suspense in this book. The murderer is very easy to figure out. If you want to read a Sandra Brown book, don't start with this one. My rating: 1.5 stars.
I love Sandra Brown. You cant go wrong with Best Kept Secrets
"They were linked by old passions and new desires".
You really can't beat Sandra Brown.
You really can't beat Sandra Brown.
I rate Sandra Brown's writing about the same of Linda Howard. Both are
great authors. This one "Best Kept Secrets" will keep you guessing
"who did it" until the very one although the culprit was one of the
two I expected it to be but I missed it. E.H., Meldrim, Ga.
great authors. This one "Best Kept Secrets" will keep you guessing
"who did it" until the very one although the culprit was one of the
two I expected it to be but I missed it. E.H., Meldrim, Ga.
Vintage Brown: good solid thriller and romance.
Alexandra Gaither is a savvy, beautiful attorney who finally has the power to get what she has always wanted-justice. Twenty-five years before, her mother died a scandalous death. Now as she investigates her mother's former lover, his best friend, and the father figure to them both, she will risk everything to uncover their best kept secrets.
One of three powerful men murdered Alexandra's mother twenty five years ago...or so she believes. She will risk everything to uncover the past. A very good mystery.
Good...typical Sandra Brown...after the death of her mother Alex investigates her Mothers lover, his best friend and the father figure...she risks it all to uncover her Mothers murderer
Great book. I loved it.
Another great thriller from Sandra Brown!
keeps you guessing.
Alexandra Gaither was a savvy, beautiful attorney who finally had the power to get what she wanted--justice. Twenty-five years before, her mother had died a scandalous death. Alex believed one of three powerful men had murdered her. Each was charming; each was a suspect. And each tried to shield her from his sins and secrets. But only one of them could ignite a desire as passionate as her need for the truth. Like her mother, Alex sparked controversy and excitement in this remote Texas town. Now, as she slowly uncovered the pasts of her mother's former lover, his best friend, and the father figure to them both. Alex would risk everything to know their BEST KEPT SECRETS.
I love Sandra Brown, but didn't really like this one.
Brown writes involved mysterys. Usually very good as was this one.
Good, quick read.
Sandra Brown does it again. Excellent read!
great love story by Brown
Alexandra Gaither is a savvy, beautiful attorney who finally has the power to get what she has always wanted-justice. Twenty-five years before, her mother died a scandalous death. Now as she investigates her mother's former lover, his best friend, and the father figure to them both, she will risk everything to uncover their best kept secrets.
ALEXANDRA GAITHER IS A STATE PROSECUTOR WHO HAS THE AUTHORITY TO RE OPEN AN UNSOLVED HOMICIDE CASE. 25 YEARS AGO ALE'S MOTHER WAS MURDERED AN NO ONE WAS EVER TRIED FOR THE CRIME
very good
Kept me guessing til the end.
First published in 1989
Alexandra Gaither was a savvy, beautiful attorney who finally had the power to get what she wanted-justice. Twenty-five years before, her mother had died a scandalous death. Alex believed one of three powerful men had murdered her. Each was charming; each was a suspect. And each tried to shield her from his sins and secrets. But only one of thelm could ignite a desire as passionate as her need for the truth. Like her mother, Alex sparked controversy and excitement in this remote Texas town. Now, as she slowly uncovered the pasts of her mother's former lover, his best friend, and the father figure to them both, Alex would risk everything to know their..Best Kept Secrets.
i like almost everything she writes
Very disappointed in this Sandra Brown book! Not what one would expect from her....however, it is an older book so I give her credit for only improving over the years!!!!!
Alexandra Gaither was a savvy, beautiful attorney who finally had the power to get what she wanted, justice. Twenty five years before, her mother had died a scandalous death. Alex believed one of three powerful men had murdered her. Each was charming, each was a suspect. And each tried to shield her from his sins and secrets. But only one of them could ignite a desire as passionate as her need for the truth. Like her mother, Alex sparked controversy and excitement in this remote Texas town. Now, as she slowly uncovered the pasts of her mothers former lover, his best friend and the father figure to them both, Alex would risk everything to know their best kept secrets.
From the cover: Alexander Gaither was a savvy, beautiful attorney who finally had the power to get what she wanted - justice. Twenty-five years before, her mother had died a scandalous deaht. Alex believed one of three powerful men had murdered her. Each was charming, each was a suspect, and each tried to shield her from his past. But only one could awaken a love as strong as her passionate need for the truth. Like her mother before her, Alex sparked controversy and excitement in this remote Texas town. Now as she investigated her mother's former lover, his best friend, and the father figure to them both, she would risk everything to uncover their best kept secrets.
My first Sandra Brown book. I really don't like her style.
I enjoyed this book a lot. Another great story by Sandra brown. It had enough mystery, drama, and romance to keep me interested and want to not put it down... Great read..
Alexandra Gaither is an attorney who finally has the power to get the justice she needs. Twenty-five years before, her mother had died a scandalous death. Alex believes one of three powerful men murdered her. Each is charming, each is a suspect, and each tries to shield her from her past. But not one of them can stop her passionate search for the truth. Like her mother before her, Alex sparks controversy and excitement in this remote Texas town. Now, as she investigates her mother's former lover, his best friend, and the father figure to them both, she will risk everything to uncover their best kept secrets.
Alexandra Gaither is an attorney who finally has the power to get the justice she needs. Twenty-five yeras ago, her mother had died a scandalous death. Alex belives one of three powerful men murdered her. Each is charming, each is a suspect and each tries to shield her from his past. Alex sparks controversy and excitement in this remote Texas town. Now, as she investigates her mother's former lover, his best friend, and the father figure to them both, she will risk everything to uncover their best kept secrets.
Alexandra Gaither is a savvy, beautiful attorney who finally has the power to get what she has always wanted-justice. Twenty-five years before, her mother died a scandalous death. Now as she investigates her mother's former lover, his best friend, and the father figure to them both, she will risk everything to uncover their best kept secrets.
Alexandra Gaither is a savvy, beautiful attorney who finally has the power to get what she has always wanted-justice. Twenty-five years before, her mother died a scandalous death. Now as she investigates her mother's former lover, his best friend, and the father figure to them both, she will risk everything to uncover their best kept secrets.
Mystery romance
