Bloodlust

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown delivers a new signature sexy suspense about a detective seeking justice for his murdered wife with the help of a psychotherapist ... while fighting an undeniable attraction to her.

Two years ago, Detective Mitch Haskell lost his wife to a vicious act of retribution, and has since attributed her murder to two men: Roland Malone and the unidentified mastermind of the crime known only as Oz. Malone, a ruthless executioner and drug dealer who fronts as a restaurant owner, neutralizes so cleanly that he doesn't leave a trace. And he performs his handiwork at the biddings of Oz, the faceless kingpin of a drug trafficking operation whose name alone evokes terror.

Obsessively vowing to avenge his late wife's murder, Mitch has been on a downward spiral, jeopardizing his closest relationships and drinking excessively to numb his pain. After going one step too far, Detective John Bowie, his former best friend and now his boss, has forced Mitch to get therapy to sort himself out.

Dr. Dylan Reede is immediately empathetic to the pain she senses beneath Mitch's cavalier attitude and wisecracking. She's determined to make the most of his mandated sessions. But from the moment Mitch breezes into her office, Dylan finds it a struggle to maintain the professional and personal boundaries that keep her own tragic past at a safe distance.

As Mitch begins to close in on Oz and Malone's operation, they're prepared to stop him by any means necessary. And when it's revealed that Dylan might hold the key to bringing them to justice, Mitch and Dylan's irresistible attraction to each other may not only compromise both of them professionally, but place them in Oz's bullseye.

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Published Mar 17, 2026

432 pages

Average rating: 5.92

12 RATINGS

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Dinora
Apr 13, 2026
4/10 stars
Bloodlust didn’t impress. The constant transgression of ethical standards for the police and therapists made the book feel hastily written without much research into the real standards to which those professions are held. The plot felt contrived and somewhat predictable. Some “loose ends” were tied up at the end without discussing the evidence that led police to the culprit (the spy within the police department). Again, as if the novel had to be wrapped up quickly (did the author have a page limit?). This was entertaining but wasn’t really worthy of much thought.
GingerLily
Apr 12, 2026
3/10 stars
It has been a while since I've read a book that focused on suspense, thriller, and a bit of romance. Even though I enjoyed reading the book, the plot felt predictable and too familiar. I wish the characters were a bit more developed, and the lpot felt too rush with a few holes. For those needing g an easy read, I recommend it. Its not at the top of my lists for books, but I did enjoy it as a quick change in pace.

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