Comments on: If You Like Suzanne Brockmann . . . Hosted by Dr. Sarah Frantz

By: yansy

yansy — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:54:22 +0000

Suzanne Brockmann is a genius! I started out on the first of the Tall Dark and Dangerous series last week, expecting a light romance, and boy was I surprised. In fact–I was quickly hooked and now I have finished TDD and have just begun the first of the Troubleshooters.
I spent the vast majority of ‘It Came Upon A Midnight Clear’ in tears, because the way she described the tragedy is in many ways simplistic but poignant. And when she finally brought that story arc to completion in the ‘Admiral’s Bride’ I was both surprised and thrilled. I literally danced around my house in celebration.
These books contain a perfect combination of action and romance. She never goes overboard on the angst and she manages to keep a pace that is both realistic and engaging.
I am not a major fan, and this review is spot on with analyzing her writing.

By: bookbaby

bookbaby — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:12:59 +0000

hey, i think this is a great way to get new author suggestions! by the way, if anyone is going to mention jack reacher, (who i love), you must mention gregg rucka. his atticus kodiak series is addictive! also, the best place to find your favorite author’s series in order is fantasticfiction.com. they helped me get all my sb together!

By: Julie Barber

Julie Barber — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:39:01 +0000

Wow,and I thought I was a serious reader. Just found the Dear Author site when I was searching for Brockmann’s release date for the next TS book. I have read most of the TS books at least twice, a few of them I’ve read several times. She developes characters unlike any author I’ve read and she can’t write fast enough for me!! I bought a JR Ward book just because Suz endorsed it and I totally agree with her accessment– Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series is “to die for.” I’d love to know who else she reads.

One last thing I want to say is that I love her stand on gay rights. I love Jules and Robin as much as I love Sam and Alyssa or any of her other couples. As a reader I couldn’t wait to see them together. Her characters are so REAL– and Jules is at the top of my list of favorite personalities. I’ve heard Suz has received hate mail because of her open-minded, beautifully written love story of two men. All I can say is that anyone who has actually read the books and still doesn’t get it– I mean how can you be so ignorant???

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By: Lizabeth S. Tucker

Lizabeth S. Tucker — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:31:43 +0000

I truly believe that Suz is about the best. I have read Lindsay McKenna, but one of her books (where Morgan’s wife and child were grabbed and drugged by baddies) seriously turned me off. I have been jotting down the various recommendations, some of whom I already have read and loved. My personal favorites are strong on characterization, so Suzanne is right in there, as are the Eve Dallas books by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts), Jayne Ann Krentz, Lois McMaster Bujold, Stephanie Laurens, and a new member of my Must Read series, W.E.B. Griffin. If you haven’t tried Griffin, start with his Presidential Agent series, the first being BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT. Lots of humor and a great cast of characters, most military.

By: Beth Wight

Beth Wight — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:43:45 +0000

I think Suzanne Brockmann is one of the VERY best authors I have read. I started in the middle of the Troubleshooters series…and quickly found a list IN ORDER of all books she has written and read every one. I can’t get enough. I just started her 3 months ago…and have now read every one of this series…and am up to the new one. I am now going to read the other series Tall Dark and Dangerous. Yousah!!!!!

By: Sarah Frantz

Sarah Frantz — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:03:57 +0000

Brenda, Suz has said that her next book but one will be a Sam and Alyssa story that’s more explicitly mystery, rather than romance, because, after all, they’ve got their HEA, don’t they! So your wish will be granted within the next 18 months, or there abouts.

By: Brenda Clavon

Brenda Clavon — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:00:33 +0000

I would like for suzanne Brockman to continue the story of Sam and Alyssa. Their story was the greatest love story in the series. I have read their book Gone to Far at least three times. I went back and read each of their encounters to solidify their relationship in their own book. Please don’t leave your writers hanging waiting for more of this vivacious couple.

By: Nina in Ohio

Nina in Ohio — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:52:35 +0000

I have been a Brockmann fan from way back – before her first hardback when she replied to her fan’s emails! I’m a military brat so I appreciate the details when writing military romance. I agree with everything that you said, Sarah, about her writing – fantastic dialogue, in-depth characters, alpha males that are not one dimensional, alpha males that are diverse (not just the tall, dark & handsome types) and great plots and action. For those new to SB – start with Unsung Hero for the newest series – especially to get the full picture behind Sam & Alyssa’s relationship. The others on her backlist you can read in any order.

As for comparable authors – there really isn’t one – but those that others may enjoy are Tara Janzen (her Crazy…books are great – start with Crazy Sweet) – Cherry Adair, Alison Kent, Roxanne St. Clair, Also check out Gennita Low & Beverly Barton.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:06:47 +0000

I am a huge fan of Suzanne Brookmann’s TS series. I am also from Spain which has done the task of finding each new book a little bit harder. I have just finished the last one of her series “Into the Fire” and I really enjoyed it as I did with all the others. Brookmann is great at developing her characters; all of them feel so real for me as if I could start talking to them any minute … which I confess sometimes I do!
I cannot really choose a favourite book from the TS series. I enjoyed “Into the Storm” so much, though. Izzy´s contribution to that book made it so great! He has a real charming funny-funny humor.
I have read a lot of romance books and I believe Brookmann’s are the best in the military-romance field. However, author Roxanne St. Claire has her Bullet Catchers’ series which are set in a similar environment: Elite security professionals – the alpha men :).