Deadline by Sandra Brown

Sandra Brown is becoming one of my favorite authors.  I was actually introduced to her through my monster-in-law, Cindy.  After reading one of her books I started my usual process of reading every book by the author, and really enjoyed a lot of them.  She's always good for a strong story line with one or two great twists, and is always a quick read.  Deadline is one of her newest books.

Dawson Scott is a journalist who has covered war, and is suffering from PTSD.  He's known to go after his stories with whatever he has, and do what he needs to in order to get the scoop.  Gary Headly is a FBI agent, who has spent his career chasing Carl Wingert.  Carl and Flora were outlaws that eluded the FBI on many occasions and eventually disappeared.  All of this is connected when a DNA sample comes back that's a partial match for Carl, in a murder case down south.  It turns out a murder victim was the son of Carl, Jeffrey Wesson.  Jeffrey's wife Amelia Nolan is a witness in the case.  Dawson goes down to cover the trial, and ends up integrating his life with Amelia's.  Amelia is staying at a beach house with her two sons, and gets the feeling that she is being followed by someone other than Dawson.  I can't say much more without giving away part of the story, but somehow all this relates and comes together at the end.

One thing I like about Brown's books is they are always predictable, but still good.  You know there is going to be a twist so you're looking for it and if you know her style you can put together a few good guesses.  There's always a love story between the main male and female characters that's steamy enough to be interesting.  You know the good guy will always win.  They're great reads.

Basically if you like a good mystery for a fun relaxed read, this book or any of Sandra Brown's books are going to be great.  Enjoy!

<3, jacq