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Unspeakable
When Jack Sawyer showed up at her family's Brewer County, Texas ranch looking for work, Anna Corbett didn't know what to think about him.From the moment they met, he didn't treat her like everyone else did.She was used to the treatment she received as a hearing impaired woman.She was also a widow with a young son living with her father in law, Delray.She was unused to a man like Jack.He enjoyed being around her son David acting like a father figure, and even went so far as to start learning sign language so they could communicate more effectively.While Anna suspected he was at the ranch to provide protection from Cecil and Carl Herbold, she found his presence comforting.

Jack was a man on a mission.He sought out Delray looking for a job as soon as he heard Carl Herbold had escaped from prison.Since he blamed Delray for his incarceration, and promised retribution, it was only a matter of time until he came calling.Jack planned to be there when he did.He hadn't planned on liking David, or the intense attraction between he and Anna.He owed Delray, and would do whatever it took to ensure the safety of them all.

This was a good exciting story.I always appreciate the detailed intricacies and the complicated characters SB creates.Carl Herbold is the devil incarnate!I couldn't find a redeemable quality to him at all.Jack has not led a perfect life, but he becomes devoted to Anna and David, putting their safety and happiness before his own.We also get a glimpse into the life Anna has led, and into the world she lives in.Enjoyable read!

Unspeakable review
I just finished Unspeakable.Let me just say that I love Sandra Brown.I think she writes the best books I have ever written.In fact, I think she's brilliant!With that said, let me also say that I loved Unspeakable.But please be warned - this book is very violent.The good part and people of this story are very, very good, very loving and wonderful.I loved it so much that I couldn't stop reading for a second.However, the bad people in this story - are very, very bad and very violent.It's hard to take.Again though, I loved this story and would recommend it.
I usually share all my books with my 85 year old mother and a 35 year old friend.I will let me 35 year old friend read it and I think she will love it too.However, I will not be passing this one on to my 85 year old mother.Even though she also adores Sandra Brown books.I think the violent parts of this book will be too much for her.
Sandra Brown books that I, my 35 year old friend and my 85 year old mother have loved and adored:
Envy
Mirror Image
The Witness
Breath of Scandal
French Silk
Charade
Fat Tuesday
Slow Heat in Heaven
The Switch
Actually, they're hasn't been one Sandra Brown Book that I haven't loved.
Sandra Brown - you go girl and keep them coming!

Gory, strange
Good because it's Sandra Brown, but gory, vulgar and it vaguely reminded me of the movie starring Jane Wyman: "Johnny Belinda".

Sandra's written some really great books, but this one was too violent and descriptive of the rape scenes for me.As a woman author, she could've toned it down a little.We get the idea; no need to elaborate.

A classic Sandra Brown that keeps fans coming back for more...
Sandra Brown weaves many strands together to create a tapestry of romance and suspense.Psychopath murderer, Carl Herbold, escaped from prison with a plan for revenge.His stepfather, Delray Corbett, hires Jack Sawyer to protect his daughter-in-law and grandson.Emery Lomax is working with Eastpark Development to gain possession of the ranch to build a subdivision.The retired sheriff is haunted by an unsolved case.Sandra Brown brings it all together in Unspeakable.

Unspeakable is another classic example of why Sandra Brown's fans keep coming back for more.Just when you think you have figured it all out, another twist comes along.I could not put it down.Attention to detail allows the reader to get into the character.Ms. Brown gives an insight into the adversities the deaf must endure and the strength of character needed to overcome them.Once again, Brown offer's reader's a riveting suspense filled romance.

She missed the gist
In this book SB tried to teach us about the living of a deaf person. How she feels, how she communicates or work with other people among other things. But she missed the point by far. If this is your first book about this theme maybe you'll be amazed at how deaf people make her living but even so I don't think so.
The plot is good enough to read it but is not really thrilling. Jack's story is pathetic, I mean why he had to come back to his past?

If you want to read a real deaf's thriller read"A Maiden's Grave" by Jeffery Deaver. This is a breathtaking deaf's story. ... Read more

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