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Fiction. Romance. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with a fast-paced, emotional thriller where the lives of a young mother and a high-rolling consultant collide under devastating circumstances�??culminating in a desperate manhunt that will change their futures forever. At a Texas county fair, amidst carousels and a bustling midway, children�??s book author Elle Portman is enjoying a rare night out with her favorite cowboy: her two-year-old son, Charlie. But just as they�??re about to head home, the unthinkable happens: a shooter opens fire into the crowd, causing widespread panic to erupt all around them. Also caught in the melee was corporate consultant Calder Hudson. Arrogant, self-centered, and high off his latest career win, he�??s frustrated and confused when he wakes up in the hospital after undergoing emergency surgery on his arm. The doctor tells him that he was lucky�??that as far as gunshot wounds go, he pulled through remarkably well. Others weren�??t so lucky, which instills in Calder a furious determination to get justice . . . a goal shared by Elle. Their chance encounter at the police station leads to a surprising and inexplicable gravitation to one another, but even as the attraction grows, Elle and Calder can�??t help but wonder if the unimaginable tragedy that brought them together is too painful and too complicated to sustain�??especially while the shooter remains at large. Includes a R… (more)
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This is no different. The story begins when there is a shooter at the county fair. Sadly, the shooter kills a little boy, Charlie, and
Interesting to find out the reason for the shooting, and who the shooter was.
As usual, some graphic love scenes.
I have mixed feelings about the subject matter in Out of Nowhere. The author's note at the beginning of the story makes it clear that Sandra Brown felt a bit inadequate describing the feelings of the characters using only her words. Mass shootings are a difficult topic, but in the first part of the book, Ms. Brown does a good job bringing the reader into the story, detailing the emotions of the characters rather well. However, after a two month time jump that doesn't show any of the anguish suffered by the characters, the plot becomes formulaic and loses much of the realism that could have made this an outstanding romantic suspense story. Overall, Out of Nowhere is a decent romantic suspense novel that could have been so much more.
My heart broke for some of the characters quickly after starting the book. Elle and Calder were both at the county fair when the shooting occurred and the danger may not be over. Everyone present when the shooting occurred lost something but Elle’s loss felt incredibly profound. Both Elle and Calder are committed to finding out who is responsible for everything that has happened. The story got very exciting as they encountered one dangerous situation after another while the police tried to find who was responsible for the tragedy. I liked the chemistry between Elle and Caulder and thought that they worked well as a couple.
I listened to the audiobook and thought that Kyf Brewer did a great job with the story. I believe that this is the first time that I have listened to this narrator’s work and wouldn’t hesitate to pick up other books that he narrates. I found his voice to be very pleasant and thought that he was able to add just the right amount of emotion to his reading.
I would recommend this book to others. I found this to be quite the page-turner and I loved that the mystery kept me guessing until the very end. The story ended on a hopeful note which I also appreciated. I cannot wait to read more of this talented author’s work in the future.
I received a review copy of this book from Grand Central Publishing.
Romantic thriller. Trigger warnings: mass shooter scenario with several deaths including a child.
Elle Portman brings her son to the Texas county fair, where unfortunately, there is a mass shooting. Calder Hudson goes to the fair as a way to apologize to his girlfriend
Others aren’t so lucky.
Elle and Calder are key witnesses when it’s found the shooter actually got away.
High level suspense and horrifying consequences precede the police investigation and danger for Elle and Calder. Twists, and turns ramp up the danger and drama. Elle and Calder grow close as they depend on each other for survival.
Elle is, of course, heartbroken and the book is told over months, perhaps lessening the grief but I found her well adjusted. Perhaps that’s not the right description. She will never forget but is able to move forward into a relationship with Calder.
Overall it’s a difficult to read book in the current environment. But I enjoyed the suspense, mystery and reveal.