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Overcoming Evil #1
Mistaken Assassin
Marilu Hutchins wakes up one morning realizing the man next to her is not her husband.
That awareness is the beginning to ten years of lost memories returning.
One of which leads her to believe she is a paid assassin.
As she struggles with the realization of who she is and what she was, she begins a search for her daughter. Things are complicated when she runs into Brad Morrison, the undercover agent who is the brother to the man Marilu had been hired to kill. Together, the two go on the run to prove that all is not as it seems and Marilu is nothing more than a Mistaken Assassin.
Can she let go of her fear and uncertainty to let God's will prevail?
That awareness is the beginning to ten years of lost memories returning.
One of which leads her to believe she is a paid assassin.
As she struggles with the realization of who she is and what she was, she begins a search for her daughter. Things are complicated when she runs into Brad Morrison, the undercover agent who is the brother to the man Marilu had been hired to kill. Together, the two go on the run to prove that all is not as it seems and Marilu is nothing more than a Mistaken Assassin.
Can she let go of her fear and uncertainty to let God's will prevail?
210 pages, Paperback
First published December 31, 2013
About the author
Cynthia Hickey
1,723 books339 followersWebsite at www.cynthiahickey.com
Also www.forgetmenotromances.com
Multi-published and Amazon and ECPA Best-Selling author Cynthia Hickey had three cozy mysteries and two novellas published through Barbour Publishing. Her first mystery, Fudge-Laced Felonies, won first place in the inspirational category of the Great Expectations contest in 2007. Her third cozy, Chocolate-Covered Crime, received a four-star review from Romantic Times. All three cozies have been re-released as ebooks through the MacGregor Literary Agency, along with a new cozy series, all of which stay in the top 50 of Amazon’s ebooks for their genre. She had several historical romances release through Harlequin’s Heartsong Presents, and has sold close to a million copies of her works since 2013. She has taught a Continuing Education class at the 2015 American Christian Fiction Writers conference, several small ACFW chapters and RWA chapters. You can find her on FB, twitter, and Goodreads, and is a contributor to Cozy Mystery Magazine blog and Suspense Sisters blog. She and her husband run the small press, Forget Me Not Romances, which includes some of the CBA’s best well-known authors. She lives in Arizona with her husband, one of their seven children, two dogs, two cats, three box turtles, and two Sulcata tortoises. She has eight grandchildren who keep her busy and tell everyone they know that “Nana is a writer”.
Also www.forgetmenotromances.com
Multi-published and Amazon and ECPA Best-Selling author Cynthia Hickey had three cozy mysteries and two novellas published through Barbour Publishing. Her first mystery, Fudge-Laced Felonies, won first place in the inspirational category of the Great Expectations contest in 2007. Her third cozy, Chocolate-Covered Crime, received a four-star review from Romantic Times. All three cozies have been re-released as ebooks through the MacGregor Literary Agency, along with a new cozy series, all of which stay in the top 50 of Amazon’s ebooks for their genre. She had several historical romances release through Harlequin’s Heartsong Presents, and has sold close to a million copies of her works since 2013. She has taught a Continuing Education class at the 2015 American Christian Fiction Writers conference, several small ACFW chapters and RWA chapters. You can find her on FB, twitter, and Goodreads, and is a contributor to Cozy Mystery Magazine blog and Suspense Sisters blog. She and her husband run the small press, Forget Me Not Romances, which includes some of the CBA’s best well-known authors. She lives in Arizona with her husband, one of their seven children, two dogs, two cats, three box turtles, and two Sulcata tortoises. She has eight grandchildren who keep her busy and tell everyone they know that “Nana is a writer”.
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June 22, 2021
As a Christian suspense novel, it had the right amount without being preachy. The storyline was interesting with plenty of twists and turns to keep me entertained and engaged in the characters.
I would have liked to have seen more information at the end that wrapped things up better. Overall, I did enjoy reading it. I will definitely read another of her novels.
I would have liked to have seen more information at the end that wrapped things up better. Overall, I did enjoy reading it. I will definitely read another of her novels.
April 26, 2015
Finding a clean romantic suspense novel is a treat in and of itself. Ms. Hickey delivers a fast paced book with enough twists in the plot to keep the reader entertained. There are a few spots were the editing could be improved (tense shifts are the most problematic). Also there are places in the plot where it feels like the author relied too heavily on coincidence, for example when Marilu stumbles across Brad at the beginning of the book, the amnesia that has kept Marilu docile for ten years, and Marilu's mild mannered husband who turns abusive when her memory starts to return. These clichéd moments reduce the credibility of the story, but are not enough to derail Mistaken Assassin. A point in its favor, Marilu and Brad’s romance is allowed to simmer throughout the story without boiling over. Additionally, the relationship between Marilu and Jason, Marilu and her daughter, and Marilu and her profession brings the struggle of living a life of faith to the forefront, which Christian readers will appreciate. Overall, Mistaken Assassin is a story worth reading.
January 30, 2016
Mistaken Assassin is a Christian Romantic Suspense book, giving us suspense from first word until last.
We see how the Lord protects us.
I always enjoy seeing a heroine that knows how to defend herself .
I look forward to the next book.
We see how the Lord protects us.
I always enjoy seeing a heroine that knows how to defend herself .
I look forward to the next book.
April 14, 2018
Great, suspenseful story
Just the thought of the story line alone of finding out you aren’t who are and waking up next someone you don’t know is what got me reading and couldn’t stop!! Loved the fact that Mari changed her way of thinking once she learned about how God’s love can fix everything she made a wonderful decision to give up all she learned and live a pick it fence live you need to read this book to find out what happened trust me you won’t regret it and thanks to the author for a great story!! Looking forward to reading more.....
Just the thought of the story line alone of finding out you aren’t who are and waking up next someone you don’t know is what got me reading and couldn’t stop!! Loved the fact that Mari changed her way of thinking once she learned about how God’s love can fix everything she made a wonderful decision to give up all she learned and live a pick it fence live you need to read this book to find out what happened trust me you won’t regret it and thanks to the author for a great story!! Looking forward to reading more.....
February 2, 2018
Gripping suspense. A young lady with amnesia and handsome twin brothers -- what's not to love? And a budding romance while running, hiding, and fighting bad guys. Mari, who had lived ten years as Stacy, must protect her daughters and parents even if she has to sacrifice her life. A great ending.
March 13, 2017
Captivating
Intriguing story keeping the reader engaged and loathing to put the book down. Recommended for all suspense and thrill seeking readers.
Intriguing story keeping the reader engaged and loathing to put the book down. Recommended for all suspense and thrill seeking readers.
September 19, 2017
Fast moving.
This book was fast paced with a lot of suspense. It was a great book and I look forward to reading more books from this author.
This book was fast paced with a lot of suspense. It was a great book and I look forward to reading more books from this author.
November 20, 2023
Exciting book!
January 2, 2026
great storyline
Keeps your attention to the end. The plot is suspenseful and you’ll want to keep reading. Can’t wait to read another one
Keeps your attention to the end. The plot is suspenseful and you’ll want to keep reading. Can’t wait to read another one
June 18, 2014
Great book. Marilu wakes up to find she remembers her past. Suffering from amnesia for the last 10 years, she remembers that 10 years ago she was paid assassin and failed to kill her mark, killing her husband and putting her life in danger.
August 9, 2014
This was a fast paced book. I read it in less than a day. A lot of twist and turns. I enjoyed it but I felt it ended without answering key questions. For example who Jennas father was never was addressed nor where the flood of memories. I gave it five though because I did enjoy it a lot.
September 13, 2014
Woderful
This is a fantastic Christian Romantic Suspense, full of action. I absolutely loved this story and I cannot wait to read the next books in this series. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could.
This is a fantastic Christian Romantic Suspense, full of action. I absolutely loved this story and I cannot wait to read the next books in this series. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could.
January 20, 2015
Snagged this for a dollar from a sale a while back & decided to start reading it last night while out of town. It grabbed me from the first chapter & kept me reading feverishly as I needed to know what happened. REALLY enjoyed this fast-paced thriller!
February 24, 2015
MISTAKEN ASSASSIN
Good clean book; suspense and romance abound. I did have a problem with the FBI (Brad) house-sitting at the house Marilu had just broken into, but other than that it was a very good read.
Good clean book; suspense and romance abound. I did have a problem with the FBI (Brad) house-sitting at the house Marilu had just broken into, but other than that it was a very good read.
November 27, 2015
Christian suspense
Wonderful book. Anyone who loves Christian suspense will love this book and the author who
Wrote it. Cynthia Hickey is a wonderful author. You will love all her books.
Wonderful book. Anyone who loves Christian suspense will love this book and the author who
Wrote it. Cynthia Hickey is a wonderful author. You will love all her books.
March 5, 2015
A great action book!
Five stars! This book had me turn the pages. Lots of mystery and adventure. Love this book, looking forward to reading the next book.
Five stars! This book had me turn the pages. Lots of mystery and adventure. Love this book, looking forward to reading the next book.
April 4, 2015
Mistaken Assassin
Discovered this book by chance, loved it and finished this fast paced mystery in short order. Great writer, will move right on to the next in the series.
Discovered this book by chance, loved it and finished this fast paced mystery in short order. Great writer, will move right on to the next in the series.
August 24, 2015
Enjoyable read
Fairly good read. Heroine with amnesia and hero trying to protect her.. Suspense as well as romance. Enjoyable, fast paced read.
Fairly good read. Heroine with amnesia and hero trying to protect her.. Suspense as well as romance. Enjoyable, fast paced read.
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