#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with a potent fusion of tantalizing suspense and romance, in a thriller about a reckless pilot caught in a race against time. Rye Mallett, a fearless “freight dog” pilot charged with flying cargo to far-flung locations, is often rough-spoken, usually unshaven, and he never gets the regulation eight hours of shut-eye before a flight; but … hours of shut-eye before a flight; but he does have a rock-solid reputation: he will fly in the foulest weather, day or night, and deliver the goods safely to their destination. So, when Rye is asked to fly into a completely fogbound Northern Georgia town and deliver a mysterious black box to a Dr. Lambert, he doesn’t ask why–he just ups his price.
As Rye’s plane nears the isolated landing strip, more trouble than inclement weather awaits him. He is greeted first by a sabotage attempt that causes him to crash land, and then by Dr. Brynn O’Neal, who claims she was sent for the box in Dr. Lambert’s stead. Despite Rye’s “no-involvement” policy when it comes other people’s problems, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the intrigue surrounding his cargo…and to the mysterious and attractive Brynn O’Neal.
Soon Rye and Brynn are in a treacherous 48-hour race to deliver the box before time runs out. With the hours slipping by and everyone from law enforcement officials to hired thugs hot on their heels, the two must protect their valuable cargo from those who would kill for it–that is, if they can trust each other.
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Seasoned romance and thriller writer Sandra Brown puts Tailspin’s hero in a heap of trouble in the very first chapter. Needless to say, this is a fast-paced thriller. And yes, there’s a girl. And yes, they hit the sheets. This is quality Sandra Brown after all.
Rye Mallett is a ‘freight dog’ pilot, which means he will transport cargo in any plane, anywhere, in any weather condition as long as he gets paid. Rye wears no uniform and asks no questions. But when it seems his landing is intentionally sabotaged and the woman picking up a critical package isn’t who he thought it would be, he starts to ask very serious questions and he won’t stop until he gets some answers.
Every Sandra Brown book is different. She never writes the same story twice and I absolutely love that about her. No matter the topic, you can rest assured that it is close to her heart. Tailspin deals with ethics in the fields of politics and medicine. It discusses how lives are prioritized based on privilege and wealth, and there are very few who will risk it all to make sure a fair chance is given to everyone. Brown added an extra POV in this book that made it super emotional for me personally. A young voice brings an innocent look at these themes as well as an objective view at the characters’ relationship as it progresses. As with many thrillers penned by Sandra Brown, there was a major twist I didn’t see coming which made the finale pretty jaw-dropping in my opinion. Well-done, Ms. Brown!
Rye Mallett is a Freight Dog, a pilot who will fly in tenuous circumstances. He’s contracted to deliver a black box to a Dr. Lambert under terrible weather conditions. When he ultimately crashes, through no fault of his own, he quickly becomes embroiled in a race against time. Dr. Brynn O’Neal is after the same box, and Rye’s fate quickly becomes entangled with hers. He also falls hard for her. The entire novel takes place in a 48-hour period, but you’ll feel as if you’ve known these characters far longer. The tension is acute, the romance hot, and the stakes of the highest order—I couldn’t put it down.
I waited patiently for this release from Sandra Brown. Wow! I listened and read this action-packed, page-turner that had me fall in love with the characters almost immediately and wouldn’t allow me to stop reading for the need to see them through their dilemma. This is another novel by Sandra Brown that I will listen/read over and over again. Don’t pass up this one!
This fast-paced romance between a cargo pilot with a death wish and a physician bent on saving a life kept me turning the virtual pages. There are plenty of twists and turns and danger along the way to their HEA to keep you happily reading long into the night.
Sandra Brown, as usual, has spun a suspenseful tale of intrigue mixed with just the right amount of steamy romance.
Sandra Brown delivers. This was a great story with plenty of twists. I loved the characters. The plot was different. I couldn’t put it down and finished it in two days.
Sandra Brown is one of my favorite authors. This doesn’t quite reach a 5-star level like her novel, Alibi, but I’d give it a strong 4 1/2. Rye and Brynn are sympathetic, memorable characters and the plot is very interesting! The villains are a little stereotypical but, unfortunately, believable. As usual with a Sandra Brown book, once I picked it up, I didn’t want to put it down.
Awesome book
Loved it! Every few pages I thought, “Plot twist!”
Excellent read for suspense lovers and romance lovers alike.
Sandra Brown always draws you in with the first paragragh. Loved the quick pace of the book. Keep me guessing until the end.
Just read the description inside the cover – good summary and that way I won’t give anything away.
Once again Sandra Brown has delivered a hit romantic suspense tale with a dash of thriller! A cargo pilot and a doctor specializing in blood diseases race against time to retrieve a box , whose contents just may save a life. I enjoyed this one on audiobook!
Thrilling!
I didn’t find this book to be very romantic. There was no deep connection between Brynn and Rye, aside from animal attraction. Their first kiss was so contrived it made me roll my eyes. However, the story has ample twists and turns and is rich in action and suspense, without being too graphically violent.
I loved this book. There was always an adventure waiting for you when you turned the page. Thoroughly enjoyable.
A laser attack causes Rye Mallett to crash land as he is delivering a critical order. When a person approaches the crash sight, he tackles the person suspecting it is his attacker. He is surprised to find that it is a woman, Dr. Brynn O’Neal who had been sent by Dr. Nate Lambert to pick up the box. When they reach the control center, the operator was unconscious. Thus begins the race to find out who sabotaged the plane and why. Soon they are being chased by two mysterious men in a black car and also two local cops. What is so important about the box and what is Brynn not telling Rye?
Held my interest to the end, but I was wrong about the bad person.
Loved it
Another Sandra Brown to cross off my list. MAN, I love this author’s work. I’ve been reading Miss Brown for years, and she never disappoints. She always twists a tale that keeps me on my toes and spins a love story that tugs at my heart.
Tailspin was a great read that kept me turning the pages through the night.
I enjoyed the face-paced plot and twists in this novel. I listened to it on audio, and didn’t care for the narrator. But the story is captivating and the suspense keeps the novel interesting.
I loved this book, it kept you guessing. It was emtertaining and tragic