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Tailspin by Sandra Brown is a romantic suspense novel that follows the story of pilot Rye Mallett and Dr. Brynn O'Neal as they get entangled in a dangerous mission involving a mysterious package. The plot is filled with twists and turns, as the characters race against time to deliver the package while facing threats from thugs and law enforcement. The writing style keeps the reader engaged with a mix of suspense, romance, and high-stakes mystery.

Characters:

The characters are well-defined, particularly Rye, who wrestles with guilt, while Brynn, though less developed, also brings emotional complexity to the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and character-driven, incorporating multiple perspectives that enhance the suspense and emotional depth of the story.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot is a suspenseful and fast-paced experience involving a pilot and a doctor caught in a dangerous situation while delivering a mysterious package.

Setting:

The setting features a dynamic backdrop of hazardous weather and shifting locations that heighten the tension throughout the story.

Pacing:

The pacing is slow initially but accelerates dramatically in the second half, creating a gripping and urgent reading experience.
Dash pressed his beefy hand over his heart. “I’m reasonable. I’m the soul of reason. The client, on the other hand…He don’t care the airport’s shut down. He wants this box here”—he slapped his hand do...

Notes:

The story takes place over a 48-hour period, mostly in just 24 hours.
Rye, the main character, is a retired Air Force pilot grappling with guilt over a past plane crash.
Rye is now a freight pilot who accepts a dangerous flight during terrible weather conditions.
Brynn, a doctor, is revealed to have a personal stake in the mysterious package Rye delivers.
The plot includes multiple perspectives, adding depth to the story.
The romance between Rye and Brynn develops during a high-stakes situation, but lacks depth due to the focus on suspense.
There are elements of sabotage and betrayal throughout the story, keeping readers on edge.
Some readers found the action and twists unpredictable and thrilling, while others thought the plot was far-fetched.
The book has explicit scenes that are delayed until later in the story, which may not satisfy all readers looking for romance.
Sandra Brown is known for her engaging writing style and captivating plots, often blending romance with suspense.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of emotional trauma, mentions of sabotage, a plane crash, and some violence which may be unsettling for certain readers.

Has Romance?

While romance is present, it plays a secondary role to the suspense and action of the plot, with limited time for development between the main characters, Rye and Brynn.

From The Publisher:

A daring pilot races against time to deliver an important package - and keep it from falling into the wrong hands - in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller of spine-tingling suspense and tantalizing romance.

Rye Mallett, a fearless "freight dog" pilot charged with flying cargo to far-flung locations, is rough-spoken and all business, but soft on regulations when they get in the way of meeting a deadline. But above all, he has a rock-solid reputation: he will fly in the foulest weather, day or night, and deliver the goods safely to their destination. So when Rye is asked to fly into a completely fogbound northern Georgia town and deliver a mysterious black box to a Dr. Lambert, he doesn't ask questions.

As Rye's plane nears the isolated landing strip, more trouble than inclement weather awaits him. Greeted with a sabotage attempt on his plane, he has barely recovered from the crash landing when he meets Dr. Brynn O'Neal, who claims she is receiving the box for Dr. Lambert. Though he has a strict "no-involvement policy" when it comes to others' problems, Rye finds himself being irresistibly drawn in to the intrigue surrounding his cargo . . . and to the mysterious and alluring Brynn.

Soon Rye and Brynn are in a treacherous forty-eight-hour race to deliver the box. With everyone from law enforcement officials to hired guns hot on their heels, they must learn to trust each other to protect their valuable cargo from those who would kill for it.

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