Mean Streak by Sandra Brown is a mystery thriller that follows Dr. Emory Charbonneau, a pediatrician and marathon runner, who goes missing while running on a remote mountain trail. The story revolves around her disappearance, the suspicions surrounding her husband, and her unexpected captivity in a mountain cabin with a mysterious man who refuses to reveal his identity. As the plot unfolds, secrets are uncovered, twists and turns keep the readers engaged, and the suspenseful narrative keeps them on the edge of their seats. The book combines elements of danger, drama, romance, and intrigue, making it a compelling and fast-paced read that captivates the audience till the very end.
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Content warnings include themes of assault, marital infidelity, and emotional trauma that may be triggering for some readers.
Has Romance?
The romance is a central element of the plot, marked by intense emotional connections between the protagonists.
From The Publisher:
In this New York Times bestselling thriller, a doctor is kidnapped in the mountain wilderness after a fight with her husband - and as the FBI closes in, she must make dangerous choices to survive.Dr. Emory Charbonneau, a pediatrician and marathon runner, disappears on a mountain road in North Carolina minutes after an argument with her husband Jeff. But by the time he reports her missing, the trail has (literally) gone cold. Fog and ice encapsulate the wilderness and freeze the search. While police suspect Jeff of "instant divorce," Emory regains consciousness only to find herself the captive of a man whose violent past is so dark he won't even tell her his name. She's willing to take any risks necessary to survive. But before she can escape, the two encounter dangerous people who adhere to their own code of justice. A desperate young woman is caught at the center of a dispute, and Emory can't bring herself to look the other way, even if it means breaking the law. Rising tension and barely restrained passion blurs the lines between right and wrong, and Emory begins to wonder if the man with no name is the one who has rescued her from death . . . 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 when our lives are on the line.
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It was a good story. The villain occurred to be the person I suspected from the very beginning, though, I liked the suspense part. The winter scenery made it even better. I also enjoyed the characters.
What I didn't like about the book, was the reason Hayes is hiding. I feel a bit betrayed by the author. I was waiting for the explanation of one of the biggest mysteries in the book and when it came it was like 'Seriously?!'.
I can imagine Mrs. Brown saying: 'Oh, you really thought our always splendid Emory could be paired with a criminal. You naughty ones!' And, of course, Hayes has to be a hero. No other way.
What can you read after
Mean Streak?
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