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Sandra Brown

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Born

in Waco, TX, The United States

Website

http://www.sandrabrown.net/

Twitter

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Genre

Mystery & Thrillers, Suspense, Romance

Influences

Oscar Wilde, Mary Stewart, Taylor Caldwell, Evelyn Anthony...too many ...more

Member Since

September 2009

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/sandra_brown

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Sandra Brown is the author of more than sixty New York Times bestsellers, including STING (2016), FRICTION (2015), MEAN STREAK (2014), DEADLINE(2013), & LOW PRESSURE (2012), LETHAL (2011).

Brown began her writing career in 1981 and since then has published over seventy novels, bringing the number of copies of her books in print worldwide to upwards of eighty million. Her work has been translated into over thirty languages.

In 2009 Brown detoured from romantic suspense to write, Rainwater, a much acclaimed, powerfully moving historical fiction story about honor and sacrifice during the Great Depression.

Brown was given ...more

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Average rating: 3.99 · 1,095,552 ratings · 67,896 reviews · 343 distinct works • Similar authors

	Mean Streak 4.10 avg rating — 65,161 ratings — published 2014 — 67 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lethal (Lee Coburn, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 37,728 ratings — published 2011 — 62 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Friction really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 32,904 ratings — published 2015 — 50 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sting 3.98 avg rating — 31,112 ratings — published 2016 — 58 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Overkill 3.99 avg rating — 30,373 ratings — published 2022 — 21 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Out of Nowhere 4.17 avg rating — 28,062 ratings — published 2023 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Thick as Thieves really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 29,216 ratings — published 2020 — 33 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Alibi 4.05 avg rating — 28,533 ratings — published 1999 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chill Factor 4.06 avg rating — 28,376 ratings — published 2005 — 90 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Seeing Red 3.97 avg rating — 27,371 ratings — published 2017 — 46 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A Christmas Wish

This Christmas season has special significance for me because of the USO tour. While celebrating and partying with friends and family, I can't help but think of the many men and women in our military who will be far from home. During that week in Afghanistan, I came to appreciate the scope of their sacrifice. [...]

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Series by Sandra Brown

Mitchell & Associates (2 books)
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Quotes by Sandra Brown (?)

“It takes far less courage to cling to the past than it does to face the future".”
― Sandra Brown, Envy

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“Even knowing the ending was sad, I wouldn't have deprived myself the beauty of the story.”
― Sandra Brown, Rainwater

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“People adjust their behavior to fit the society they live in. They integrate because they have to. But what they are on the inside doesn't change.”
― Sandra Brown, Tough Customer

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July 2025 Group Read - Title in Red

The Body Next Door by Zane Lovitt

5 votes, 21.7%

A Spy Alone by Charles Beaumont

4 votes, 17.4%

The Strip by Iain Ryan

4 votes, 17.4%

The Secret Detective Agency by Helena Dixon

3 votes, 13.0%

Mean Streak by Sandra Brown

3 votes, 13.0%

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

2 votes, 8.7%

Cuckoo by Callie Kazumi

1 vote, 4.3%

The Favorite Girl by Monica Arya

1 vote, 4.3%

Thick as Thieves by Sandra Brown

0 votes, 0.0%

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Sandra’s Quotes

“Being a writer is a very peculiar sort of a job: it's always you versus a blank sheet of paper (or a blank screen) and quite often the blank piece of paper wins.”
― Neil Gaiman

tags: writing

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message 46: by SusanAhh

28 déc. 2018 23:03

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message 45: by Dimitar

23 août 2015 11:08

Thank you for accepting my friend request,i'm honored.I love your books,my favourites are The Alibi and Slow Heat in Heaven.Now I'm reading the Witness and it's great.You are amazing.
Thanks again.

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message 44: by Mo

21 juil. 2015 08:33

I was lucky enough to get an ARC for Friction through Netgalley and my good friend blogger, Aleskelle. Sandra, you are a genius... how about we clone you and you release a book every six months????

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message 43: by Mo

01 juin 2015 22:41

Thank you Sandra for accepting my friend request. I LOVE your books.... absolutely love them.

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message 42: by Peach

29 août 2014 05:31

Hey Ms. Brown! Thank you for accepting my friend request. Your novels are my go-to whenever I'm in the mood for romance/thriller. I love all your works which I've read. And I'm looking forward to reading more of your books. More power! :) ;)

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message 41: by Marilyn

17 juin 2014 18:48

Hi Sandra
Thanks for accepting me. I read a lot of your books. Thing is once I start reading can't put it down. Love to read your books. I can't wait for the next one. Have a great day

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message 40: by Kali

03 jan. 2014 19:48

Thanks for accepting my friend request. I have long been a fan and as an aspiring writer, you are an inspiration to me. Your website also gives great advice to newbies like me.

Happy writing!

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message 39: by Maria

01 mai 2013 03:06

Thank you for accepting my friend request!

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message 38: by Summer

18 avr. 2013 06:18

I am friends with you?! I die.
I have read all your books, and most I have read multiple times. You are fabulous. :))

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message 37: by Arline

06 mar. 2013 18:15

Wow... Thank you for accepting my friend request :D

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message 36: by Caroline

15 jan. 2013 19:49

WOW! Thanks for accepting!

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message 35: by Becky

22 oct. 2012 19:17

Hey Sandra. I am glad to be your fan friend. I have read some of your books.
They're all page turners.
Oh I am a Tx.girl, close to Houston. Until next time have a great & blessed day☺

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message 34: by Monique

22 août 2012 04:44

Hey Sandra! I just like to thank you for the books that I received today. Thank you very much for all your kindness! I hope to read your books as soon as possible. Kisses from Brazil. :)

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message 33: by Whitney

26 juin 2012 01:10

I'm friends with Sandra Brown.....Thanks(grinning from ear to ear)

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message 32: by Mary

10 fév. 2012 14:56

Thanks for accepting my friend request.
Have a great day & Happy Reading/Writing! =)

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message 31: by Cel

08 nov. 2011 18:20

Thanks for accepting the friend invite. You're awesome!

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message 30: by Sandra

04 oct. 2011 17:03

Tempest in Eden If you won a copy of Tempest in Eden and live in the United States, we accidentally sent out the wrong book (Another Dawn--and some extra goodies). We'll be sending out the correct book and it should be going in the mail tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Jaimee Lee
Asst. to Sandra Brown

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message 29: by Saadat

03 oct. 2011 17:48

Thank u very much ma for accepting me as a friend is really an honor,u are my best everything. Thank u once again. Frm Saadat G

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message 28: by Buba

12 sept. 2011 17:58

Thank you very much for accepting my friendship request Sandra.I'm big fan of your books :) One of favourites " Hawk O'Toole's Hostage","Temptation's Kiss",and other your books ara amazing!
Thanks again!
One word for your writing-briliant!:)
:))

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message 27: by Ana

08 sept. 2011 16:41

Thank you very much Sandra for accepting my friend invite, it really is a pleasure to have you as a friend here on GR. I read ALIBI last year, and believe it or not..I read it in just few hours..wouldn't even want to leave the book to grab myself some coffee:) It was that addictive and I loved it! Can't wait to read your other books:)
Hugs

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message 26: by Gary

29 août 2011 17:09

Thanks for the add SANDRA:

Our Gary Revel Memoir - TO LIVE OR MAYBE NOT
At Barnes and Noble

His birth in Alabama, youth in Niceville, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Bartow and Bonifay, Florida, high school-Holmes County High School, US Navy Service in San Diego, California, music business in Hollywood, Memphis, Nashville, his Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Investigation, recording and releasing the single record of the song about the MLK assassination, THEY SLEW THE DREAMER and more.

Paperback and for Nook Book-Click Here

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message 25: by Carol

09 août 2011 13:36

Hi Sandra. Just received 'Breakfast in Bed' as well as a copy of 'Tough Customer'. Thank you so very much! I am going to start reading 'Breakfast in Bed' today and am so looking forward to it.
Thanks again! Your work is brilliant!
Your Loyal Fan, Carol

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message 24: by Sandra

05 août 2011 16:13

Carol wrote: "Hi Sandra! I won your book "Breakfast in Bed" on Goodreads on June 20th but have not yet received it.

Carol I was out of town part of June and couldn't get all the books signed. I show your book went out 7/26 and I believe they sent it priority mail. You SHOULD receive it soon. If not, please drop me a note here on Goodreads and we'll get you another book out.

Sandra

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message 23: by Carol

05 août 2011 14:37

Hi Sandra! I won your book "Breakfast in Bed" on Goodreads on June 20th but have not yet received it. I am a huge fan of yours and am so anxious to read it, I was hoping you may be able to somehow expedite it's way to me. Thank you so very much.

Your Loyal Friend, Carol

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message 22: by Joyzi

28 juin 2011 13:51

I just received the package from the book giveaway here on Goodreads (your book Envy and Chill Factor). I just wanna say thank you very much and its my first time to have a book that has the author's signature in it. More power and I really can't wait to read it.

PS: My mom said that you're really beautiful on your picture.

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message 21: by Natalie

01 juin 2011 17:13

Thank you very much Ms. Brown, I am a huge fan of your books, I have read so many of them over the years, I am honored you added my as a friend. :)
Natalie

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message 20: by Joyzi

18 fév. 2011 07:49

Thanks for accepting^^

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message 19: by Sandra

24 jan. 2011 16:28

Cassandra wrote: "Thanks you very much. I was the winner of "A Kiss Remembered".

Cassandra,

It was my pleasure. Hope you enjoy the books and the goodies!

Sandra

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message 18: by Sandra

24 jan. 2011 16:28

Nelle wrote: "Thank you so much! I won a copy of The Witness and included were bookmarks and a copy of Exclusive.

Thanks so much, it was a great surprise!!!

:)
Nelle"

Nelle,

My pleasure!

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message 17: by Sandra

24 jan. 2011 16:27

GPU wrote: "Hi, Sandra! Thanks for the friendship, it was such an honour to be invited by you. Hopefully we can work something out in the near future :)

GPU"

My pleasure! I love how the internet gives me a chance to touch base with my international publishers!

Best,

Sandra

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message 16: by Cassandra

17 jan. 2011 23:30

Thanks you very much. I was the winner of "A Kiss Remembered". I have seen some of your books in my mom's book collection and I am glad that I had a chance to read one of them.
And the bookmarks and other book was a big surprise I was not expecting it.
Thank you.

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message 15: by Nell

18 nov. 2010 13:47

Thank you so much! I won a copy of The Witness and included were bookmarks and a copy of Exclusive.

Thanks so much, it was a great surprise!!!

:)
Nelle

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message 14: by Gramedia Pustaka Utama

05 nov. 2010 07:59

Hi, Sandra! Thanks for the friendship, it was such an honour to be invited by you. Hopefully we can work something out in the near future :)

GPU

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message 13: by Sandra

02 nov. 2010 15:44

Jess wrote: "i just received a huuuuuuuge package with lots of your books!!
THANK YOU!
*beam*"

Jess...you are VERY welcome! I hope you enjoyed your care package!

Sandra

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message 12: by Sandra

02 nov. 2010 15:43

Patry wrote: "Thanks for the friendship, Sandra. You are an inspiration!"

Thank YOU for the compliment! And I love making friends with people who love to read as much as I do!

Sandra

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message 11: by Patry

01 nov. 2010 15:25

Thanks for the friendship, Sandra. You are an inspiration!

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message 10: by Jess

07 août 2010 11:45

i just received a huuuuuuuge package with lots of your books!!
THANK YOU!
I was only expecting my giveaway win "ewige treue" and i was thrilled to open the package and find 10 of your books :)
*beam*

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message 9: by Sandra

23 juil. 2010 00:06

Tim wrote: "my question is how in the world do you manage writing, reading, and living, in such huge quantities?? Its absolutely AMAZING!

Lotsa Luv n HUGE hugz!!"

Discipline!

:D

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message 8: by Tim

22 juil. 2010 20:32

my question is how in the world do you manage writing, reading, and living, in such huge quantities?? Its absolutely AMAZING!

Lotsa Luv n HUGE hugz!!

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message 7: by Sandra

05 mai 2010 18:43

JUST FYI!! If you've won a recent giveaway, all book prizes have been mailed out.

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message 6: by Kristin

19 mar. 2010 01:08