Reviews for The Alibi

The average rating for The Alibi based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-10-07 00:00:00 R Pinson I know I must sound like a broken record right but I truly enjoy all of the Sandra Brown books that I have read so far. Well, there was one that fell a little short for me but all the others have been such fantastic reads for me. The Alibi is one of my top three SB books. This one takes us to Charlotte, South Carolina where we meet the sexy Hammond Cross and the stunning Alex Ladd. With each book I have read, there is something a little extra that I end up loving. Whether it is the location, the side characters or even the writing style based on the date of publication, I fall in love with something different. The little “extra” I loved in this one was that things got shaking between the sheets within the first 20%. :) That is almost unheard of in SB books. And I have to say she can write some pretty sexy cabins scenes. Hammond and Alex find each other at a local fair. He was her knight in shining armor, saving her from some persistent men. A ride on Ferris wheel, a walk on the pier and a flirtatious dance has Hammond wanting more. But Alex resist and leaves alone only to find herself in Hammonds arms a short time later. Hammond is feeling things that he knows he shouldn’t but he has to have her. They head to Hammond's cabin and share a night of heated passion, indulging in their desires. But when the morning comes, so does a sense of dread, when Hammond finds himself alone. The allusive romantic connection between the two main characters created a different type of conspiracy that made the story even more captivating. The mystery and suspense in this one centers around the murder of Lute Pettijohn, who is a ruthless businessman and cheating husband. Many would have reasons for wanting him dead but nothing appeared to be clear cut. I had so many questions, a few theories but each time I thought I was getting somewhere, a twist was thrown in and I was back to wondering. I didn’t know who to trust, the good guys or the bad guys The all-around push and pull with this one was fantastic. I loved the depth in character SB gave to Hammond and Alex. Both were perfectly flawed which made them so appealing. And it never fails that she serves up a plot that has been thickened by intriguing side character. Rory, Steffi, Davee and Loretta all brought something different to this story. Rory was a bit of an ass. You’ll struggle with liking him or not but I think in the end you will like him just like I did. Steffi was your classic bitch with a capital B! Davee was fabulous!! Her personality was so colorful. And Loretta, she didn’t have a huge part in the story but there was just something about her. Without doubt this one comes highly recommended. I think I say this with every SB book review I write. Even though the romance takes a back seat to the mystery and suspense, every sexy morsel you get is truly delicious. You will love Hammond and Alex.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-09-29 00:00:00 Pierre Mout I really enjoyed this book, as I have enjoyed every Sandra Brown book I have read. Out here, he wasn’t a professional, or a colleague. Or a son. Tension, anger and the weight of responsibility began to melt off him. The sense of freedom was heady. It’s more on the suspense and mystery than on the romance but don’t let that put you off. There are still some hot scenes. “Dispensing with the frivolity, he kissed her meaningfully. When at last he pulled away, her troubled expression alarmed him. "What?" "Be careful, Hammond." "No one will know I was here." She shook her head. "Not that." "Then what?" "You may have to put me on trial for my life. Please be careful that you don't make me fall in love with you first.” How could one, anyone, describe the instant when it all comes together? How to describe that burst of clarity when one knows that his life has only just now begun, that everything that’s happened before was rot compared to this and that nothing will ever be the same again? He had never felt like this in his life ... For one horrifying moment, she feared she had gasped out loud, echoing her orgasm. Even more horrifying, she had unintentionally turned and was looking at Hammond. His eyes were hot, as though he had been following her thoughts. A blood vessel in his temple was distended and ticking