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Sweet Anger
Librarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ISBN 0446603082.
TV Newscaster Kari Wynne blamed her shattered life on one man -- District Attorney Hunter McKee. Maybe he hadn't caused her husband's death, but he had smeared his reputation. Her husband had been her hero, and McKee had branded him a thief. Soon her anger towards McKee was affecting Kari's reporting and jeopardizing her job. As scandal swirled around her, Kari began a desperate search for the truth about her dead husband . . . and about a man she wanted to hate, but who made her feel wildly, passionately in love.
TV Newscaster Kari Wynne blamed her shattered life on one man -- District Attorney Hunter McKee. Maybe he hadn't caused her husband's death, but he had smeared his reputation. Her husband had been her hero, and McKee had branded him a thief. Soon her anger towards McKee was affecting Kari's reporting and jeopardizing her job. As scandal swirled around her, Kari began a desperate search for the truth about her dead husband . . . and about a man she wanted to hate, but who made her feel wildly, passionately in love.
298 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1985
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February 9, 2016
Ok, written 31 years ago. Could I tell? Of course I could. No mobile phones, pantyhose ... you know that sort of thing. Still and all I enjoyed it.
Sexy tough hero ... with a hairy chest!!!
Sexy tough heroine ... I assume her chest was hairless.
Predictable, yes, but sometimes that's all the mind in the the mood for.
... and, yes, we have our standard SB "hairy chest"!!!
Sexy tough hero ... with a hairy chest!!!
Sexy tough heroine ... I assume her chest was hairless.
Predictable, yes, but sometimes that's all the mind in the the mood for.
God, why had he kissed her?
Not knowing what she tasted like was hell, but now knowing and not being able to have it again was worse ...
"The Ship Tavern at the Brown Palace?"
Breckenridge was as picturesque in the summer as it was in winter.
... and, yes, we have our standard SB "hairy chest"!!!
She wondered if the dark, springy hair showing through the opening of his shirt covered all his chest.
February 19, 2016
Loved reading this one. SB is pretty fantastic if you ask me. I'll be back with a full review.
September 6, 2018
Another big fat DNF. This time because the heroine was so immature, vile and truly unlikeable while the hero/D.A should be running around rainbows tossing daisies and buttercups he's so in love.
August 14, 2010
I finished this book pretty fast and I liked it, but the heroine will got on my nerves through most of the book. It started off great, with her as a strong professional female whose kindness and expertise at her job was a nice start to her character. However, as the book progressed, she became sometimes helpless, overly sensitively antagonistic and just plain stupid.
The hero, who was a more interesting figure was infinitely patient with her hysterics, too patient, in my opinion, especially since he did not know her at all and had already fell head over heels in love with her. There was almost an entire disc spent on one sexual episode. It was well written but overdone.
Despite that, I did like the overall story and the heroine, Kari, did have to face quite a lot of hardship at the beginning of the novel, and so her behavior then was somewhat understandable, although again, stupid. Unfortunately, most of the book is about her bad behavior and how it escalates. It takes her a year to finally forgive the man who has stood by her despite her mean-spirited and juvenile tactics.
One of the reasons I stuck with it is because the reader of the audio books is Susan Erickson, one of my favorites, and it wasn't an overly long book. I just kept expecting there would be more to the story, but by the end, I was glad for it's length. It probably was more like 2 and 1/2 stars.
The hero, who was a more interesting figure was infinitely patient with her hysterics, too patient, in my opinion, especially since he did not know her at all and had already fell head over heels in love with her. There was almost an entire disc spent on one sexual episode. It was well written but overdone.
Despite that, I did like the overall story and the heroine, Kari, did have to face quite a lot of hardship at the beginning of the novel, and so her behavior then was somewhat understandable, although again, stupid. Unfortunately, most of the book is about her bad behavior and how it escalates. It takes her a year to finally forgive the man who has stood by her despite her mean-spirited and juvenile tactics.
One of the reasons I stuck with it is because the reader of the audio books is Susan Erickson, one of my favorites, and it wasn't an overly long book. I just kept expecting there would be more to the story, but by the end, I was glad for it's length. It probably was more like 2 and 1/2 stars.
May 12, 2012
Wow! One can certainly see that this was an earlier work of Sandra Brown. The book is so sappy, I'm having a hard time finishing it. It's one of those love stories in which they fall helplessly in love at first glance. It doesnt' matter if she's a recent widow--he's still going to lust after her. Then there are the corny sex scenes that go on page after page. They dig each other. It was good for them both. I GET IT!
I could have been an interesting story, but it fell into the same tire romance novel cliches.
Final word--if you like Sandra Brown--stick to her more recent novels.
I could have been an interesting story, but it fell into the same tire romance novel cliches.
Final word--if you like Sandra Brown--stick to her more recent novels.
February 1, 2021
Definitely not my favorite by Sandra Brown. I almost stopped about a quarter of the way in but I did stay with it and it picked up a little by the middle. I am not sure what turned me off with this one but it just needed more of something.
August 22, 2025
DNF
this book did not age well
this book did not age well
May 18, 2018
I tried to read this one, but it was a DNF. It's pretty much old school with some unbelievable actions and dialogue. I wouldn't have liked it when it was originally published and this one definitely didn't age well.
December 26, 2015
I usually like Sandra Brown, but this book....ehhh.... Keri was unlikeable and unprofessional and Hunter, a bit creepy.
October 22, 2008
Very fast read - even for me. Oh my goodness, one of her best in my view. I laughed out loud. Just when you think something "will" eventually happen, it "bam" right there. She caught me about four times. The "puzzle" theory was simple but when she uses it (obviously - i won't tell you how), it all comes together. There were times when my heart was hurting - didn't see that coming or even possible (for my one friend who knows me). If i didn't have a million other books to read to keep up with you know who, I would probably read this one again. It is hot, steamy (yes, perdictable) - even a little on the edge of your seat. You could also learn from this if you know what I mean.
August 20, 2020
One of my faves.
I’ve read this book so many times. I love how quickly Hunter falls for Kari. He’s so patient especially while it seems as though she hates him. He’s to be the D.A. and there’s some conflict. My heart ached as he has to do something he doesn’t want to, due to her sticking to her values. It’s very heartwarming especially at the end. Loved their happy ever after. I highly recommend this book.
I’ve read this book so many times. I love how quickly Hunter falls for Kari. He’s so patient especially while it seems as though she hates him. He’s to be the D.A. and there’s some conflict. My heart ached as he has to do something he doesn’t want to, due to her sticking to her values. It’s very heartwarming especially at the end. Loved their happy ever after. I highly recommend this book.
February 17, 2010
Yet, another good book by Sandra Brown!
February 28, 2012
At first it seemed really good but then I noticed it was all about physical attraction. If any of the characters were not physically perfect this book would not be written. Very shallow!!
February 23, 2022
Otra novelita genéricas de las publicadas por Sandra Brown en los años ochenta. Esta era la Silhouette Intimate Moments n.º 93, salió en mayo de 1985 y con el seudónimo de Erin St. Claire. Es un enemies to lovers entre la periodista Kari Wynner y el fiscal del distrito Hunter McKee. Sin ser nada del otro mundo, puedo decir que la disfruté y, en mi opinión, es de las que todavía pasa el corte.
Crítica más amplia, en mi blog, una de esas que, por las extrañas asociaciones de mi cerebro, empiezo a comentar esta historia y acabo mencionando los conflictos de interés y las «investigaciones» sobre las bondades de la cerveza pagadas por empresarios cerveceros.
Crítica más amplia, en mi blog, una de esas que, por las extrañas asociaciones de mi cerebro, empiezo a comentar esta historia y acabo mencionando los conflictos de interés y las «investigaciones» sobre las bondades de la cerveza pagadas por empresarios cerveceros.
July 2, 2023
Definitely a better read than the rest of Erin St. Claire’s (Sandra Brown) line-up.
Hunter Mckee, the new bet for district attorney, fell head over heels in love with the grieving widow of a popular councilman that he has the unfortunate job to nail on the wall. Yes, the way he fell for her was more on sexual/ physical attraction, but I found the way how his feelings developed endearing. He was sweet and basically mad for her.
Kari Stewart, our heroine, is a news reporter. She’s lovely beyond imagination but I do find that she has some character flaws. The way she admits them though at the end is admirable. But I do find her a bit too fragile for my liking.
Definitely more sexually charged than her other books. I quite enjoyed reading it. 3.75 stars rounded off.
Hunter Mckee, the new bet for district attorney, fell head over heels in love with the grieving widow of a popular councilman that he has the unfortunate job to nail on the wall. Yes, the way he fell for her was more on sexual/ physical attraction, but I found the way how his feelings developed endearing. He was sweet and basically mad for her.
Kari Stewart, our heroine, is a news reporter. She’s lovely beyond imagination but I do find that she has some character flaws. The way she admits them though at the end is admirable. But I do find her a bit too fragile for my liking.
Definitely more sexually charged than her other books. I quite enjoyed reading it. 3.75 stars rounded off.
August 27, 2025
Surprinzător, o carte care apelează la fanteziile feminine fără a fi prea toxică! Deși tot are urme mici de „vreau să nu facă asta” + „el nu face asta” + „de ce nu face asta?” type beats și izbucniri intense de inteligență emoțională care eclipsează orice alt tip de inteligență, cartea este surprinzător de bună!
Sandra Brown este o scriitoare talentată în domeniul pasiunii și tandreței, iar emoția cu care construiește ea scene - diavolicesc de erotice și pline de tensiune - mi-a intrat pe sub piele și mi-a excitat electronii, poate un pic prea mult (mai ales scena picnicului, legendară).
Sandra Brown este o scriitoare talentată în domeniul pasiunii și tandreței, iar emoția cu care construiește ea scene - diavolicesc de erotice și pline de tensiune - mi-a intrat pe sub piele și mi-a excitat electronii, poate un pic prea mult (mai ales scena picnicului, legendară).
October 5, 2025
I do enjoy reading books by Sandra Brown. She's intriguing to read. I question a lot how she keeps coming up with such interesting themes and characters.
I was in the mood for something small and quick that wouldn't take too long as I have to achieve my reading challenge this year. I'm happy with my choice Sweet Anger as I love a little romance and the story was interesting and kept me wanting to read more. The passion of Hunter and Kari was intense and enjoyable. The hate and love relationship between them was something else.
I was in the mood for something small and quick that wouldn't take too long as I have to achieve my reading challenge this year. I'm happy with my choice Sweet Anger as I love a little romance and the story was interesting and kept me wanting to read more. The passion of Hunter and Kari was intense and enjoyable. The hate and love relationship between them was something else.
March 21, 2018
I can’t even pretend this story had a plot, but Brown is a consummate storyteller.
October 24, 2020
3.5 stars. Enjoyable book that kept me guessing as to what would come next.
February 6, 2020
I WASTED MY MONEY AND TIME FOR THIS BOOK. UGH...
Sungguh kecewa sama buku ini. hunter digambarkan sebagai jaksa tapi di cerita seperti seorang pria yg tidak bisa menahan nafsunya--". dan kari, she's so annoying. i don't like her till the end of story. agak nyesel beli buku fisiknya. kan lumayan buat isi tabungan :c
Sungguh kecewa sama buku ini. hunter digambarkan sebagai jaksa tapi di cerita seperti seorang pria yg tidak bisa menahan nafsunya--". dan kari, she's so annoying. i don't like her till the end of story. agak nyesel beli buku fisiknya. kan lumayan buat isi tabungan :c
April 1, 2012
Sweet Anger by Sandra Brown
Carly works at the local TV station and is a personality on live TV. She's just lost her husband to a truck hitting him.
She learns she is pregnant and she wants Thomas's children to have the house that is rightly theirs. She can continue to
work and a new district attorney, Hunter McKey has come into town telling her that her husband was to be tried for stealing money from accounts.
She searches her house top and bottom to find something that will credit her husband as having nothing to do with the allegations.
She comes to awareness where she's on the couch in a room off the courtroom and she has her hands around his neck wanting more kisses until she realizes that it's Hunter, not Tom at all.
She had suffered a miscarriage just 3 days prior to the trial and the doctor now ordered her to bed rest.
After 5 months she was back at work feeling renewed.
She got the job of being the breaking news reporter-giving up her entertainment position. She would be up against Hunter in court, following his every move and she hopes to gain the information she needs to set him in his place.
Hunter fantasizes about being with her and she just can't help herself with wanting to be loved.
She gets suspended for 3 months and takes off for parts unknown.
He attempts to find her by hounding her boss to no avail. He's going out of his mind with the loss of her.
Things heat up and become steamy when he does find her....
New work detail, his ex spouse and Carly shows up unexpectedly...
Carly works at the local TV station and is a personality on live TV. She's just lost her husband to a truck hitting him.
She learns she is pregnant and she wants Thomas's children to have the house that is rightly theirs. She can continue to
work and a new district attorney, Hunter McKey has come into town telling her that her husband was to be tried for stealing money from accounts.
She searches her house top and bottom to find something that will credit her husband as having nothing to do with the allegations.
She comes to awareness where she's on the couch in a room off the courtroom and she has her hands around his neck wanting more kisses until she realizes that it's Hunter, not Tom at all.
She had suffered a miscarriage just 3 days prior to the trial and the doctor now ordered her to bed rest.
After 5 months she was back at work feeling renewed.
She got the job of being the breaking news reporter-giving up her entertainment position. She would be up against Hunter in court, following his every move and she hopes to gain the information she needs to set him in his place.
Hunter fantasizes about being with her and she just can't help herself with wanting to be loved.
She gets suspended for 3 months and takes off for parts unknown.
He attempts to find her by hounding her boss to no avail. He's going out of his mind with the loss of her.
Things heat up and become steamy when he does find her....
New work detail, his ex spouse and Carly shows up unexpectedly...
August 26, 2010
Oh yes old school romance, I do confess to have rolled my eyes once or ten times.
Kari looses her husband and then the DA Hunter Mckee opens a case against some of her husbands associates, and he is also blamed there. She is upset and starts slandering him on tv where she works, he falls in love and will they ever be together...
Ok she the first time they meet he yells at her, while watching how pretty she is and when she leaves he realises that he is in love with her, ok buddy it's called lust. Then one time when she had fainted and opens her blouse and sure spends some time looking at her bra and thinking how pretty she is. This after really going after her in court.
I can't say I liked Hunter, his sudden love for her was a bit, maybe it was the 80's love. And she, well she hates and hates, and then she suddenly loves him.
Also I did spend some time time giggling at the sexscenes too, like when she was thinking that she wanted intercourse. The sex and making out wasn't that hot. But then things to evolve in 20 years.
All in all it was an ok book, and I am blaming some things on the 80's because I have sure read books like this one before.
The book had romance, drama, and one angry couple.
Kari looses her husband and then the DA Hunter Mckee opens a case against some of her husbands associates, and he is also blamed there. She is upset and starts slandering him on tv where she works, he falls in love and will they ever be together...
Ok she the first time they meet he yells at her, while watching how pretty she is and when she leaves he realises that he is in love with her, ok buddy it's called lust. Then one time when she had fainted and opens her blouse and sure spends some time looking at her bra and thinking how pretty she is. This after really going after her in court.
I can't say I liked Hunter, his sudden love for her was a bit, maybe it was the 80's love. And she, well she hates and hates, and then she suddenly loves him.
Also I did spend some time time giggling at the sexscenes too, like when she was thinking that she wanted intercourse. The sex and making out wasn't that hot. But then things to evolve in 20 years.
All in all it was an ok book, and I am blaming some things on the 80's because I have sure read books like this one before.
The book had romance, drama, and one angry couple.
April 19, 2021
I actually enjoyed this more than I expected to, being this is a dated, fluffy mid-1980s contemporary romance. The first half is a little lighter than a typical early episode of Law & Order in tone, though it nearly matches the late-80s/early-90s setting! The middle of the book belongs in a Hallmark movie (work suspension turned romantic getaway) and the latter half could almost pass for something in one of Pamela Clare's "I-Team" romantic suspense novels. That being said, I almost wish this was more Law & Order/I-Team/romantic suspense than just romance. But that's what Sandra Brown's more recent books are for :)
February 26, 2011
Won from GoodReads first reads program...
I quite enjoyed this book, it was a light, quick & easy read, with a lot of predictability to it. Kari & Hunter were likeable characters, and had the usual dramas to go through before the finish of the book. I enjoyed Pinkie and Bonnie as well, they added a balance to the story. As this was initially written in 1985, by Sandra Brown, her style of writing has changed somewhat, with more 'grit' to it, but this is still an enjoyable read.
I quite enjoyed this book, it was a light, quick & easy read, with a lot of predictability to it. Kari & Hunter were likeable characters, and had the usual dramas to go through before the finish of the book. I enjoyed Pinkie and Bonnie as well, they added a balance to the story. As this was initially written in 1985, by Sandra Brown, her style of writing has changed somewhat, with more 'grit' to it, but this is still an enjoyable read.
July 31, 2012
At first I was captivated by the story and the two characters. However, about 100 pages in, the characters just became annoying. Especially the heroine. I had to force myself to finish the last few pages. How can someone who lost a baby, worry more about her work credit than saving babies? How could she not want to heal those parents heart ache? Who cares about your job. Doing the right thing would have made me finally like her. How stubborn.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 14, 2014
Beyond corny and so 80s. My mother in law gave me a bag of books and this was one of them. How many synonyms can one author use for butt?! I can't believe I just read a book where derrière AND fanny were actually written, and worst of all, it was supposed to be sexy. So bad! I tried to give it back to my MIL today but she didn't want it (lol).
February 10, 2009
I was concerned that the heroine was going to die angry. The hero held my attention. This book is a baby version of The Alibi. I think that maybe Sandra Brown took the hero from this book and "grew him up" to be the man Hammond "Bad Ass" Cross in The Alibi. Just my opinion.
December 7, 2007
written in the 80's and you can tell.
October 12, 2008
What a roller coaster of bad luck. I really felt for the leading lady in this one. I do sometimes wish for a longer story, but this was still really good.
November 16, 2008
This book was originally written in 1985 (23 years ago!), and then Sandra Baby decided to print it again in 1999 in paperback. The story is predictable, but nonetheless engaging.
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