Outfox by Sandra Brown
I can’t remember anymore when I picked up my first Sandra Brown novel, it must have been around the time I found Nora Roberts, but one of the books I remember the most is Slow Heat in Heaven, it was sultry, sexy and blew my mind. Also, Outfox is a great example of a forbidden romance novel.
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FBI agent Drex Easton is relentlessly driven by a single goal: to outmaneuver the conman once known as Weston Graham. Over the past thirty years, Weston has assumed many names and countless disguises, enabling him to lure eight wealthy women out of their fortunes before they disappeared without a trace, their families left without answers and the authorities without clues. The only common trait among the victims: a new man in their life who also vanished, leaving behind no evidence of his existence . . . except for one signature custom.
Drex is convinced that these women have been murdered, and that the man he knows as Weston Graham is the sociopath responsible. But each time Drex gets close to catching him, Weston trades one persona for another and disappears again. Now, for the first time in their long game of cat and mouse, Drex has a suspect in sight.
Attractive and charming, Jasper Ford is recently married to a successful businesswoman many years his junior, Talia Shafer. Drex insinuates himself into their lives, posing as a new neighbor and setting up surveillance on their house. The closer he gets to the couple, the more convinced he becomes that Jasper is the clever, merciless predator he’s sought–and that his own attraction to Talia threatens to compromise his purpose and integrity.
This is Drex’s one chance to outfox his cunning nemesis before he murders again and eludes justice forever. But first he must determine if the desirable Talia is a heartless accomplice . . . or the next victim.
MY THOUGHTS
Outfox was a fantastic cat and mouse game.
And like a real cat and mouse game, the many many twists and turns kept me sitting on the edge of my seat. As a matter of fact, the chase which was the main focal point of Outfox was what I loved the most about this book. Because if you boil it down to the basics, it was a story about two very intelligent men trying to outfox each other – and I’ve always loved these kind of premises.
Unsurprisingly the tension was high throughout the entire book. For one thing both male protagonists were incredibly smart and neither was ready to give up. The way they tried to outwit each other was incredibly captivating.
If I had the time, I would have read this book in one sitting. Especially since it was written so well, with a perfectly planned and executed plot. Furthermore the chemistry between Drex and Talia was palpable, and added another layer of complexity. The very sensual atmosphere between them, their sizzling but also forbidden attraction was like catnip for me. I couldn’t get enough.
Altogether it was an intense and captivating read. I really loved the plot. It was unique, thrilling, fast paced, action packed and was supported by a great cast.
This book should be on anyone’s romantic suspense reading list. It’s definitely one of my favorite books by her.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review.
My opinions have not been influenced by the publisher or the author.
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Outfox by Sandra Brown
This sounds like a really appealing read! Love the idea of the characters trying to outwit each other ☺️☺️??
I LOVED the cat and mouse game. It was such a entertaining concept and really kept me on the edge of my seat. 😀
Well another winner! And I need to make time to read a book in one sitting again!
I can only recommend it 😀
Life often doesn’t allow it, but I prefer starting and ending a book in one go. I hate putting it down, and even more if it takes me DAYS to finish it. I think I’ve been spoiled with having the time to sit down and read as much as I want.
This book sound pretty interesting and I adored the review
Thank you, and if you love a great cat and mouse game this is the book for you ?
Amazing review! Your picture for the post is really nice as well.
Thank you, but I just realized that the photo didn’t match the review ???
Oh my gosh!!!!!! I didn’t, but I won’t tell anyone ?
I remember once, back when I was still taking books from the public library and I saw a new Sandra Brown book just come in – I think it was Chill Factor – I wanted to take the book but it was already reserved for someone else. I made a bargain with the library clerk that if she let me borrow the book that day, I’d return it the next day. She let me take it. And I was up all night reading it. I kept my word and returned the book next day. 🙂
What a fantastic librarian!!!!! I like her books, and romantic suspense novels are a great mix up between all the other books. At the moment I usually only read one of her books a year, but it works perfectly. I’m always looking forward to it ?
Ikr! I went through a phase where I devoured her books. I got her recent books but haven’t read them yet. Hope to soon. 🙂
I binged them all when I found NR and Linda Howard. I think I grabbed all the books at the library at that time and read nothing else for months.
LOL I was the same! Wow, we have so many similarities! 😀
One of these days we need to meet ?
Yeah! We do! 😀
All SB books in the recent past have been my favorites. Awesome review!