TV reporter Tiel McCoy is driving down Interstate 20 on her way to New Mexico for a well-earned vacation. But her itinerary is rewritten when she hears on the radio that the teenage daughter of a well-known Fort Worth multi-millionaire has been kidnapped, at least that's the official report. In truth, she is pregnant and has run away with her boyfriend. After calling her editor, Tiel abandons her holiday plans in favor of pursuing the story. During an innocuous visit to a convenience store in Rojo Flats, Tiel gets up close and personal with the barrel of a gun, two desperate young lovers -- and the scoop of a lifetime. In the electrifying standoff that follows, she learns why the two young runaways fear the wealthy father of one of them even more than the FBI...and why she must defend them against a world bent on their destruction. Poignant and riveting, Standoff is suspense at its best, as only Sandra Brown can create it.
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"Tiel McCoy's much needed vacation is put on hold when she hears from her boss that the teen daughter of a rich oil magnate has run away with her boyfriend. In desperation, the boy holds up a convenience store with about a half dozen customers. The girl is pregnant and goes into labor. Her rich father has sworn to dissolve her relationship and take the baby from her. What follows in Standoff is a tension-filled - cannot put the book down - story. I can't imagine anyone not liking this story, especially when a surprise is thrown in from time-to-time." — Robin (5 out of 5 stars)
"Tiel McCoy's much needed vacation is put on hold when she hears from her boss that the teen daughter of a rich oil magnate has run away with her boyfriend. In desperation, the boy holds up a convenience store with about a half dozen customers. The girl is pregnant and goes into labor. Her rich father has sworn to dissolve her relationship and take the baby from her. What follows in Standoff is a tension-filled - cannot put the book down - story. I can't imagine anyone not liking this story, especially when a surprise is thrown in from time-to-time."
“Brown is a skillful writer, able to sustain suspense while fleshing out her characters…Fans will look forward to her return in another adventure after she wins the coveted promotion this dramatic exclusive will no doubt earn her.”
“Brown sets up believable conflicts…hits hard and keep moving briskly to its satisfying conclusion.”
“Plots twists and cliff-hanging chapter endings will keep the bestselling Brown’s fan coming back for more.”
“A tension-filled read that is so hot the pages will singe your fingers. The fear is almost palpable, making this a real nail-biter of a book.”
" This book is one I couldn't put down.. read it 2 days. Very Suspencefull... And then a tender love "
" A real page-turner, but I guess that's already known about Sandra Brown! I read it voraciously, I liked its plot. Really good practice for wannabe writers! "
" Quite a short book but enjoyed the story, not my normal fare though. "
" Was a quick read,and entertaining enough, but not one of my favorites. "
" Great short read. Love Sandra brown!!!! "
" Excellent; reporter is among those trapped in a store by a pair of kids about to have a baby and willing to commit suicide in order to escape from her father's control. "
" easy quick fun read "
" It will take me a while to read this simply because I am nearly finished with writing a single title romance manuscript, but I need the sexy suspense of Sandra's book as a recess. "
" Well, I liked this book because it was short, interesting, energetic, sometimes scary and truly makes to care about the characters. oh, and that ending ;DD liked it the most ;D "
" Felt like it was written for a screenplay. Couldn't get into it. "
" one sitting reading,gobsmacked by tension turning pages. "
" First book I have read by Sandra Brown and I enjoyed it. the story is good and interesting. throught the story your feelings change about the main character first I liked her then I tought she was opportunistic and then I liked her again. it is a fast and fun read. "
" This is one of my favorites that take place in a short amount of times, lots of intrigue and suspense. I love the character's name of Teal. "
" Another gripping thriller by Sandra Brown, like with Ricohet, I really liked the characters and the whole situation had me on the edge of my seat in trains and buses. I nice quick read for the everyday travels! Although a tiny bit predictable, still enjoyable. "
" Read this book years ago and needed a book the other day when I was sick. An easy quick read but Sandra Brown books are always enjoyable. "
" Very quick read and good. "
" This was a great suspense story. The first of Sandra Brown's suspense/thriller books that I've read, and I really enjoyed it. It was a real page turner. "
" Fast read, I read I it in two sittings. The book is about a hostage situation and takes place over the course of one evening. "
" One of my favorites of Sandra Brown's. This is a suspensful, fun read:) "
" This was just okay. The entire book is a hold up in a convenience store. The girl that is involved in the stick up is pregnant and ends up having the baby in the store. Kinda lame. 2.5 "
" you want to find out more and you keep turning pages. Not as in depth as other Sandra Brown books. "
" Another great book from Sandra Brown. "
" Another great Sandra Brown novel. Quick great read. "
" i loved the beginning middle but the very end i wanted more detail ... "
" easy read, entertaining, good book to read on the beach. OK "
" 450th - 2011 "
" Predictable... After reading just a few chapters I already had the ending figured out. "
" I would give this 3 1/2 stars. It was an easy, good read. "
" A fun, fast read. Perfect for the beach or a holiday. "
" I hated the ending... can't believe the girl slept with the guy.... there was no lead up ... "
" A short book long on suspense. "
" Audio 2.5 for a general audience but certainly not believable "
" Pretty sure Deniece chose this book for book club...she's Queen of Mystery Books. My first time reading Sandra Brown. I don't consider myself a fan of mystery...and, yet, I always enjoy the genre when I read it. "
" Just wasn't working for me.... I really enjoy this author to but I just could not get into the book. "
" This is again a kind of mystery/thriller/romance genre. Just not for me. "
" What a fantastic book. First time I have read any of hers and I couldn't put it down. Read it in one day. Very easy to follow, great story, total page turner. I recommend to anyone who likes James Patterson etc "
" Standoff was a really good qiuck read book. It was fast paced and set in the now, no flash backs. You leraned about the leads as the book moved through just a few hours. It was fresh and new compared to what I usually read and I enjoyed it. "
Sandra Brown is the author of more than sixty New York Times bestsellers, of which five have made the number one spot. There are more than eighty million copies of her books in print, and her work has been translated into thirty-four languages. Visit her at www.SandraBrown.net.
Enid Graham is an American actress who has appeared in numerous television series, including Boardwalk Empire, Grey’s Anatomy, and Law & Order. In addition to her television and film performances, she has also lent her voice to several audio books, such as Standoff and Pay It Forward.
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