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Triple Threat #1
Point of Danger
Radio talk show host Eve Reilly is used to backlash from her pot-stirring on-air commentary and interviews, but now it seems a disgruntled listener is resorting to more than angry words to express their displeasure. When a suspicious package arrives on her doorstep, Eve turns to law enforcement for help.
Police detective Brent Lange can't find any evidence to link the string of unsettling incidents that follows, but he's convinced they're connected. As the harassment grows more menacing, it becomes clear someone wants Eve's voice silenced--permanently.
But unless he can track down her foe, fast, the gutsy woman who is willing to take risks for what she believes--and who is swiftly winning his heart--may not survive.
Police detective Brent Lange can't find any evidence to link the string of unsettling incidents that follows, but he's convinced they're connected. As the harassment grows more menacing, it becomes clear someone wants Eve's voice silenced--permanently.
But unless he can track down her foe, fast, the gutsy woman who is willing to take risks for what she believes--and who is swiftly winning his heart--may not survive.
384 pages, Paperback
First published October 6, 2020
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Irene Hannon
115 books2,996 followersIrene Hannon, who writes both contemporary romance and romantic suspense, is the author of more than 65 novels. Her books have been honored with three coveted RITA awards from Romance Writers of America (the “Oscar” of romance fiction) and she is a member of that organization's elite Hall of Fame. She has also received a Career Achievement award from RT Book Reviews for her entire body of work. Other awards for individual books include National Readers' Choice, HOLT Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Retailers Choice, Booksellers' Best, and Reviewers' Choice from RT Book Reviews. She is also a two-time Christy award finalist.
Millions of her books have been sold worldwide, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages.
A former corporate communications executive with a Fortune 500 company, Irene now writes full time. To learn more about Irene and her books, visit www.irenehannon.com.
Millions of her books have been sold worldwide, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages.
A former corporate communications executive with a Fortune 500 company, Irene now writes full time. To learn more about Irene and her books, visit www.irenehannon.com.
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September 24, 2020
this was... a lot.
"christian fiction" instills a certain kind of fear in me, but i was morbidly curious. i needed to know if my idea of what it would be was right or if i was being too harsh.
i think i was right.
it might be important to preface this by saying, i'm not an atheist. i feel like most people will see this and just dismiss me as a millennial atheist who hates god or whatever and that's why my review is so negative - but i'm not that! i'm not a christian, either, though i was raised in christianity. my grandmother is a preacher, i attended a month-long bible camp every summer for years, and church like 3 times a week. so i think i understand christianity.
and to me? this isn't a "christian book."
aside from a handful of throwaway lines about attending church and believing in god's plans, the main characters don't really seem christian. of course, there's no one 'true' way to practice your religion, but to act as if their every action is directly fueled by their religion is a little misguided to me. attending church doesn't make you a christian, despite what eve and brent both believe; the rest of their characters is filled out by comically stereotypical conservative views, so i guess the overall point is supposed to be conservative = christian, which is... not true.
the republican idea of christianity is a very specific and narrow view that, to me, isn't really christianity. they don't believe in loving thy neighbor, nor do they afford anyone respect, and neither does eve reilly. she dismisses the idea of police brutality, of racism, of any sort of discrimination, believing that the left is really "destroying" the "ideas" that "this nation was founded upon." this is always funny to me because this nation was founded on the genocide of the indigenous people, but there's no mention of the brutality they faced, nor the fact that people originally colonized this country to escape the religious persecution of the church in england and to like, be able to practice their religion differently... but whatever.
the main plot of this book is that eve is being threatened with notes and fake bombs because of her conservative talkshow, where she's like, Super Eloquent And Stuff, absolutely owning the left on topics like abortion and racism and police brutality, the latter both totally not being a thing, of course. and honestly, the presentation is hilarious. every thought and piece of dialogue she has where she espouses her belief is so stilted and jarring because No One Talks Like That, yet she's constantly praised for how she can articulate an argument. and of course, the whiny liberal babies who try to argue with her can't string a word together; the idea that the left is ignorant and can't speak and therefore resort to violence is constant throughout, as is the implied narrative of conservatives being hotter and just all-around better. the left are painted as lazy, violent, uneducated, ugly, fat and unable to carry a conversation, but eve and brent are toned and beautiful and healthy and active and oh my god! they read books! they're geniuses!
are you kidding?
there's a point where it just feels like satire. the characterizations are so heavy-handed that it's like conservatives are being mocked, especially with phrases like "antifa folks" "antifa people" "anti-government antifa factions"... it's so painful and stupid and honestly laughable if it didn't hurt so much. "antifa" is presented as this shadowy organization. irene hannon, do you know what antifa is? "antifa" is just a shorthand for anti-fascist. there is no "movement", no "group", no leaders; if you oppose fascism, then guess what! you're antifa! welcome to the revolution. are there specific groups out there dedicated to fighting fascism? yes! but they aren't called antifa.
to once again hammer home how this feels like a parody: the reveal of one of the people threatening eve (it's two separate people who have been harassing her) is that her 80 year old neighbor has an NSA level setup in her basement where she's been "coordinated" country-wide antifa terrorist attacks.
i am not making this up. the villain of the book is an 80 year old woman who has NSA-type surveillance and is the head of antifa operating out of her basement.
it's just so stupid and so so so tone deaf. "antifa zealots", as eve calls them, are painted as the aggravators, the violent ones, but it just feels like a fever dream. because irene hannon is constantly bringing up valid points about the left's criticism of capitalism and essentially proving that the government is, in fact, Bad, by bringing up actual racist stuff. like. it's being acknowledged! but antifa are the bad guys! i'm so confused!
near the end, when someone is trying to kill eve, her bland cardboard love interest boyfriend says "saint louis can't afford another michael brown incident," and then eve has some stupid line (paraphrasing because i refuse to read it again) about how accusations of racism and discrimination can tear apart a neighborhood.
you're so damn close to getting it right. these incidents do tear people apart but because they're HAPPENING.
it's just so bizarre and disgusting and misinformed and written solely for people who want to live in their tiny bubble and have their racist, sexist, anti-lgbt attitudes justified under the guise of following their religion. this isn't christian fiction, it's conservative propaganda.
there is just so much more i could say but i'm just baffled that this is real. the last thing i'll touch on is how gross the romance is. eve pressures and tries to manipulate brent into being with her, kisses him without his consent, and it's all framed as romantic. like, he's going through some traumatic stuff and isn't ready for a relationship because he doesn't feel like one would be healthy for him but she keeps screaming how crazy and stupid it is that he won't give her a chance. like. are you kidding me?
but it's okay because he realizes he doesn't want her to die and i guess that means he's in love with her and not, like, doing his job. he is a cop, you know?? isn't he supposed to care about people?? serve and protect?
(i hope you can understand the sarcasm.)
anyway, black lives matter, fascism is bad, and this book is almost as bad. -5 stars.
i received a copy via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
"christian fiction" instills a certain kind of fear in me, but i was morbidly curious. i needed to know if my idea of what it would be was right or if i was being too harsh.
i think i was right.
it might be important to preface this by saying, i'm not an atheist. i feel like most people will see this and just dismiss me as a millennial atheist who hates god or whatever and that's why my review is so negative - but i'm not that! i'm not a christian, either, though i was raised in christianity. my grandmother is a preacher, i attended a month-long bible camp every summer for years, and church like 3 times a week. so i think i understand christianity.
and to me? this isn't a "christian book."
aside from a handful of throwaway lines about attending church and believing in god's plans, the main characters don't really seem christian. of course, there's no one 'true' way to practice your religion, but to act as if their every action is directly fueled by their religion is a little misguided to me. attending church doesn't make you a christian, despite what eve and brent both believe; the rest of their characters is filled out by comically stereotypical conservative views, so i guess the overall point is supposed to be conservative = christian, which is... not true.
the republican idea of christianity is a very specific and narrow view that, to me, isn't really christianity. they don't believe in loving thy neighbor, nor do they afford anyone respect, and neither does eve reilly. she dismisses the idea of police brutality, of racism, of any sort of discrimination, believing that the left is really "destroying" the "ideas" that "this nation was founded upon." this is always funny to me because this nation was founded on the genocide of the indigenous people, but there's no mention of the brutality they faced, nor the fact that people originally colonized this country to escape the religious persecution of the church in england and to like, be able to practice their religion differently... but whatever.
the main plot of this book is that eve is being threatened with notes and fake bombs because of her conservative talkshow, where she's like, Super Eloquent And Stuff, absolutely owning the left on topics like abortion and racism and police brutality, the latter both totally not being a thing, of course. and honestly, the presentation is hilarious. every thought and piece of dialogue she has where she espouses her belief is so stilted and jarring because No One Talks Like That, yet she's constantly praised for how she can articulate an argument. and of course, the whiny liberal babies who try to argue with her can't string a word together; the idea that the left is ignorant and can't speak and therefore resort to violence is constant throughout, as is the implied narrative of conservatives being hotter and just all-around better. the left are painted as lazy, violent, uneducated, ugly, fat and unable to carry a conversation, but eve and brent are toned and beautiful and healthy and active and oh my god! they read books! they're geniuses!
are you kidding?
there's a point where it just feels like satire. the characterizations are so heavy-handed that it's like conservatives are being mocked, especially with phrases like "antifa folks" "antifa people" "anti-government antifa factions"... it's so painful and stupid and honestly laughable if it didn't hurt so much. "antifa" is presented as this shadowy organization. irene hannon, do you know what antifa is? "antifa" is just a shorthand for anti-fascist. there is no "movement", no "group", no leaders; if you oppose fascism, then guess what! you're antifa! welcome to the revolution. are there specific groups out there dedicated to fighting fascism? yes! but they aren't called antifa.
to once again hammer home how this feels like a parody: the reveal of one of the people threatening eve (it's two separate people who have been harassing her) is that her 80 year old neighbor has an NSA level setup in her basement where she's been "coordinated" country-wide antifa terrorist attacks.
i am not making this up. the villain of the book is an 80 year old woman who has NSA-type surveillance and is the head of antifa operating out of her basement.
it's just so stupid and so so so tone deaf. "antifa zealots", as eve calls them, are painted as the aggravators, the violent ones, but it just feels like a fever dream. because irene hannon is constantly bringing up valid points about the left's criticism of capitalism and essentially proving that the government is, in fact, Bad, by bringing up actual racist stuff. like. it's being acknowledged! but antifa are the bad guys! i'm so confused!
near the end, when someone is trying to kill eve, her bland cardboard love interest boyfriend says "saint louis can't afford another michael brown incident," and then eve has some stupid line (paraphrasing because i refuse to read it again) about how accusations of racism and discrimination can tear apart a neighborhood.
you're so damn close to getting it right. these incidents do tear people apart but because they're HAPPENING.
it's just so bizarre and disgusting and misinformed and written solely for people who want to live in their tiny bubble and have their racist, sexist, anti-lgbt attitudes justified under the guise of following their religion. this isn't christian fiction, it's conservative propaganda.
there is just so much more i could say but i'm just baffled that this is real. the last thing i'll touch on is how gross the romance is. eve pressures and tries to manipulate brent into being with her, kisses him without his consent, and it's all framed as romantic. like, he's going through some traumatic stuff and isn't ready for a relationship because he doesn't feel like one would be healthy for him but she keeps screaming how crazy and stupid it is that he won't give her a chance. like. are you kidding me?
but it's okay because he realizes he doesn't want her to die and i guess that means he's in love with her and not, like, doing his job. he is a cop, you know?? isn't he supposed to care about people?? serve and protect?
(i hope you can understand the sarcasm.)
anyway, black lives matter, fascism is bad, and this book is almost as bad. -5 stars.
i received a copy via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 3, 2020
From the description I thought this would be a detective book with a slight flirtation at romance.
In truth it was a complete romance novel with an afterthought at the detecting.
It was cute if you go in with that in mind, but it wasn't what I was looking for.
Thanks to NetGalley & Revell for my DRC.
In truth it was a complete romance novel with an afterthought at the detecting.
It was cute if you go in with that in mind, but it wasn't what I was looking for.
Thanks to NetGalley & Revell for my DRC.
October 1, 2020
It seems normal now that if you declare your political opinions you'll receive threats. But it's also kind of a stretch that somebody would kill a radio host who's show allows all kinds of opinions to be heard.
I don't like that this book equals Christian with conservative (=Republican) and those who disagree with her conservative opinions are of course Antifa ready to kill.
The love story on the other hand is somewhat weird. At first sight they're thinking about marriage material. And this first sight happens the investigation about a bomb at her doorstep. A detective who talks with the crime victim about his difficult youth and his inability to keep a relationship?
I don't like that this book equals Christian with conservative (=Republican) and those who disagree with her conservative opinions are of course Antifa ready to kill.
The love story on the other hand is somewhat weird. At first sight they're thinking about marriage material. And this first sight happens the investigation about a bomb at her doorstep. A detective who talks with the crime victim about his difficult youth and his inability to keep a relationship?
September 27, 2020
This was a fantastic book. I literally couldn't turn the pages fast enough as I raced to the conclusion. The heroine is a radio show host who is being targeted by someone who seems unhappy with her views. A police detective responds to her home and becomes entrenched with her as they try to uncover who is behind the growing number of threats. There's also a clear sense of something is ready to go very wrong through multiple character perspectives. I figured out the twist right before the author revealed it. I loved every page.
July 30, 2021
Four and a half stars.
As a radio talk show host, Eve Reilly is used to backlash and hate mail for her conservative views. But this is the first time it has resulted in more than just angry words. This time it is a suspicious package that appears on her doorstep. Eve turns to law enforcement for help and meets police detective Brent Lange. Further incidents occur and it becomes clear Simone has it in for Eve. Someone wants to permanently silence her. Brent is determined to try and catch the culprit and protect this woman who is I afraid to speak up for what she believes. But Eve’s enemy is just as determined to silence Eve. For good!
This book got me in from the start. Both Eve and Brent are great complex characters, who have been shaped by their experiences. I really liked Eves two sisters, Grace and Cate and the interactions, banter and love shown between sisters.
The mystery of who is behind the incidents and threats has the reader looking first one way then the other. Good on you if you pick the culprit in this one. I wasn’t entirely convinced about a couple of things towards the end and that the only thing dropped it to just under a 5 star read. An engaging read that moves at a good pace throughout, I lived and loved every moment with Eve and Brent. I was amazed to see how many books this author has written as this is my first by her. But I’m interested now to read more. A lot more to come as this is book one of a series. Definitely a recommended read.
As a radio talk show host, Eve Reilly is used to backlash and hate mail for her conservative views. But this is the first time it has resulted in more than just angry words. This time it is a suspicious package that appears on her doorstep. Eve turns to law enforcement for help and meets police detective Brent Lange. Further incidents occur and it becomes clear Simone has it in for Eve. Someone wants to permanently silence her. Brent is determined to try and catch the culprit and protect this woman who is I afraid to speak up for what she believes. But Eve’s enemy is just as determined to silence Eve. For good!
This book got me in from the start. Both Eve and Brent are great complex characters, who have been shaped by their experiences. I really liked Eves two sisters, Grace and Cate and the interactions, banter and love shown between sisters.
The mystery of who is behind the incidents and threats has the reader looking first one way then the other. Good on you if you pick the culprit in this one. I wasn’t entirely convinced about a couple of things towards the end and that the only thing dropped it to just under a 5 star read. An engaging read that moves at a good pace throughout, I lived and loved every moment with Eve and Brent. I was amazed to see how many books this author has written as this is my first by her. But I’m interested now to read more. A lot more to come as this is book one of a series. Definitely a recommended read.
June 25, 2022
DNF.
This is a politically biased book with a main character who is an extreme right-wing conservative caricature and not a Christian I would want to be associated with. I was brought up in faith believing a Christian is loving and caring and there is none of that displayed in this story.
Jumped to the end just to see who the antagonist was and it was a ridiculously unbelievable choice and conclusion.
This is a politically biased book with a main character who is an extreme right-wing conservative caricature and not a Christian I would want to be associated with. I was brought up in faith believing a Christian is loving and caring and there is none of that displayed in this story.
Jumped to the end just to see who the antagonist was and it was a ridiculously unbelievable choice and conclusion.
September 13, 2022
I admire the author for tackling some hot button political issues through the eyes of Eve, our conservative talk radio host. I'm a huge talk radio fan myself, so this was a POV I thoroughly enjoyed. I was definitely surprised by the turn of events, but I had my moments of suspicion.
I was literally cringing at the insight we got into Meg's husband's degenerate mind. I understand the author was trying to paint him in a villainous light, and describe the abusive relationship, but there was wayyy too much detail. Especially the sexual part of their marital relationship. I was disgusted. I know that was the point, but it was too far in my opinion.
I was also annoyed by all of Brent's ogling of Eve, especially in the very beginning. He can't stay focused on the bomb threat because she's curvy. Gosh. And I just have to roll my eyes at all the "hot and bothered" and "rush of testosterone" references. This is one reason I never used to read contemporary fiction. My historical heroes and heroines are much more chaste with their thought lives. 😅
Lastly, I definitely got some weird vibes from the old neighbor lady. Wayyy before it was revealed she was an Antifa mastermind. Which seemed really far fetched, by the way. Olivia was always just dropping off baked goods, dilly dallying around, and acting peculiarly. It all makes sense now of course. Have to say she was the most laughable villain I've met in recent stories.
Oh, one more thing. I was a little foggy on the details with Carolyn. Did she plant the bomb? Did she not? It was kind of confusing. And we never saw justice served in her case, which bugged me.
I'll probably finish the series. Eve's sisters seem like interesting people in their own right. But if I read the phrase "hot and bothered" in one of their novels, I may be forced to jump ship.
I was literally cringing at the insight we got into Meg's husband's degenerate mind. I understand the author was trying to paint him in a villainous light, and describe the abusive relationship, but there was wayyy too much detail. Especially the sexual part of their marital relationship. I was disgusted. I know that was the point, but it was too far in my opinion.
I was also annoyed by all of Brent's ogling of Eve, especially in the very beginning. He can't stay focused on the bomb threat because she's curvy. Gosh. And I just have to roll my eyes at all the "hot and bothered" and "rush of testosterone" references. This is one reason I never used to read contemporary fiction. My historical heroes and heroines are much more chaste with their thought lives. 😅
Lastly, I definitely got some weird vibes from the old neighbor lady. Wayyy before it was revealed she was an Antifa mastermind. Which seemed really far fetched, by the way. Olivia was always just dropping off baked goods, dilly dallying around, and acting peculiarly. It all makes sense now of course. Have to say she was the most laughable villain I've met in recent stories.
Oh, one more thing. I was a little foggy on the details with Carolyn. Did she plant the bomb? Did she not? It was kind of confusing. And we never saw justice served in her case, which bugged me.
I'll probably finish the series. Eve's sisters seem like interesting people in their own right. But if I read the phrase "hot and bothered" in one of their novels, I may be forced to jump ship.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 7, 2020
I have always enjoyed Irene Hannon's romantic suspense novels and Point of Danger is another one I thought was a good mystery and page turner with an attraction between the two main characters. When conservative radio talk show personality Eve Reilly finds a ticking box with a wire on her front porch and she meets Detective Brent Lange, she feels a connection but Brent is not interested in anything but finding out who might want to scare her or do harm. There are a few more events that ratchet up the tension making it look like someone is trying to stop her radio voice. As we read the book, it appears that there are several different people who do not like her and could be responsible for the events that appear to be wishing her harm. Eve doesn't want her voice silenced and tries to keep her stand. This makes Brent's job harder. As messages continue to try scare Eve, on the other hand, she makes efforts to befriend Brent and he rethinks his stand to not date. Things come to a head when Eve is the keynote speaker for a political event and on a chance tip, it is discovered her life is in danger. Without giving anything away, I will say that I was partially very surprised in what is going on to cause the distress in Eve's life. Great suspense, some romance, and faith sprinkled in the story. Eve has two sisters who are concerned for her safety and pop in and out of the scene and I am hoping to see their stories in the future.
I received a complimentary ARC from Revell through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine only.
I received a complimentary ARC from Revell through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine only.
January 27, 2021
It's not often when I can figure out who the bad guy is early on in a novel, but I did with Point of Danger, but this did not in any way stop me from enjoying this book! Eve Reilly is a conservative radio show host, and when a bomb shows up on her front porch, Brent Lange is dispatched to her case.
I thoroughly enjoyed this ride of a book, the characters were all richly imagined, especially the relationship that Eve shares with her two other sisters, Grace and Cate. Their banter was fun but obvious love for each other was a big draw for me.
I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
I thoroughly enjoyed this ride of a book, the characters were all richly imagined, especially the relationship that Eve shares with her two other sisters, Grace and Cate. Their banter was fun but obvious love for each other was a big draw for me.
I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
August 21, 2020
"Point of Danger" is a Christian romantic suspense novel. It's the first book in a new series, but it's also a stand-alone novel. The main characters were engaging, complex people who reacted realistically to events. I cared about what happened to them. I liked that Eve was sensible while not backing down in the face of the threats (which is a hard balance for authors to create!). The suspense was created by the physical danger to Eve while uncovering those who were harassing and threatening her. Eve used her words to build Brent up, which was especially important since Brent's last relationship left him feeling torn down. They admired each other's character as well as their looks.
The main characters were Christians, and we saw this through their actions, like how they treated people. Brent was worried that Eve wouldn't be able to handle the danger involved with his job. He learned how to trust God with Eve and that Eve could do the same rather than break under the worry about his safety. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable, exciting novel.
I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
The main characters were Christians, and we saw this through their actions, like how they treated people. Brent was worried that Eve wouldn't be able to handle the danger involved with his job. He learned how to trust God with Eve and that Eve could do the same rather than break under the worry about his safety. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable, exciting novel.
I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
October 11, 2021
This was my first Irene Hannon book and I was not disappointed. I enjoyed her writing style and thought her character and plot development were done well. I did get a little lost in the depth of the threats toward her. I wasn't completely understanding why she was being threatened. But then again it doesn't seem to take much these days for threats to be made toward people because of their beliefs/views.
I had never heard of pepper gel until I came across it in this book. I've heard of pepper spray, but not gel (maybe it's considered to be the same thing).
I thought there was a good mixture of suspense and relationship build-up throughout the story. Even though only three weeks had passed during the duration of the story I thought the slow burn of Eve and Brents relationship was nice. I also understood Eve's pressure toward making Brent see how they had the potential to make a good couple despite his misgivings.
I'm so glad that Meg finally saw Steve for what he was and that she did something about it even if it wasn't what she wanted most in the end. He was not a good person for her. I hope she makes more appearances in the next couple of books. I'd like to know what happens with her.
I think the whodunit was done well too. It kept me guessing till the end. I had my suspensions about several of the characters but was never quite sure.
I can definitely see reading more books by Irene Hannon and recommending her to others.
Rating: PG-13 -adult situations (gun violence, physical harm)
Language: no use of deity or profanity
Recommend: yes
I had never heard of pepper gel until I came across it in this book. I've heard of pepper spray, but not gel (maybe it's considered to be the same thing).
I thought there was a good mixture of suspense and relationship build-up throughout the story. Even though only three weeks had passed during the duration of the story I thought the slow burn of Eve and Brents relationship was nice. I also understood Eve's pressure toward making Brent see how they had the potential to make a good couple despite his misgivings.
I'm so glad that Meg finally saw Steve for what he was and that she did something about it even if it wasn't what she wanted most in the end. He was not a good person for her. I hope she makes more appearances in the next couple of books. I'd like to know what happens with her.
I think the whodunit was done well too. It kept me guessing till the end. I had my suspensions about several of the characters but was never quite sure.
I can definitely see reading more books by Irene Hannon and recommending her to others.
Rating: PG-13 -adult situations (gun violence, physical harm)
Language: no use of deity or profanity
Recommend: yes
August 11, 2020
'Final warning. Shut up or die.'
Irene Hannon starts a new series with a great story that will have you trying your best to discover the culprit. Only you probably never will. I don't. This one was a huge shocker. I love how she layers her suspense from chapter to chapter. Much like the late Mary Higgins Clark, Hannon continues to add to her stories until the reader has no idea who is the bad guy. I love it. This one is a satisfying read and I look forward to the next in the series. Recommended.
*My thanks to Revell Publishing for a copy of this book via Net Galley. The opinion in this review is my own.
Irene Hannon starts a new series with a great story that will have you trying your best to discover the culprit. Only you probably never will. I don't. This one was a huge shocker. I love how she layers her suspense from chapter to chapter. Much like the late Mary Higgins Clark, Hannon continues to add to her stories until the reader has no idea who is the bad guy. I love it. This one is a satisfying read and I look forward to the next in the series. Recommended.
*My thanks to Revell Publishing for a copy of this book via Net Galley. The opinion in this review is my own.
October 31, 2020
Originally posted on Inkwell Inspirations with a GIVEAWAY
Get ready for a fabulous new series by award-winning author Irene Hannon! Point of Danger, the first book in Irene Hannon’s new Triple Threat series, is filled with fascinating plot twists and a trio of strong, confident sisters who are highly supportive of each other.
When conservative and outspoken radio talk show host Eve Reilly finds a potential bomb on her front porch and the threats against her continue to increase, detective Brent Lange must determine who is out to silence Eve before it is too late.
Irene Hannon pens a tale that is extremely relevant to occurrences in our present society and creates a romance that is realistically portrayed as Brent struggles with issues from a past relationship even though he and Eve both are attracted to each other. When the mastermind is revealed, I was completely shocked. It is always fun when the author is able to keep me in suspense throughout the novel, and Irene Hannon delivers perfectly. She is one of my favorite romantic suspense authors, and I own every one of her romantic suspense books.
Point of Danger is highly recommended for fans of romantic suspense, and especially readers who enjoy books by authors such as Lynette Eason, Dani Pettrey, Lynn H. Blackburn, and Rachel Dylan. I can’t wait to read Eve’s sister Cate’s story in book 2 of the series, which releases in October 2021.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
Get ready for a fabulous new series by award-winning author Irene Hannon! Point of Danger, the first book in Irene Hannon’s new Triple Threat series, is filled with fascinating plot twists and a trio of strong, confident sisters who are highly supportive of each other.
When conservative and outspoken radio talk show host Eve Reilly finds a potential bomb on her front porch and the threats against her continue to increase, detective Brent Lange must determine who is out to silence Eve before it is too late.
Irene Hannon pens a tale that is extremely relevant to occurrences in our present society and creates a romance that is realistically portrayed as Brent struggles with issues from a past relationship even though he and Eve both are attracted to each other. When the mastermind is revealed, I was completely shocked. It is always fun when the author is able to keep me in suspense throughout the novel, and Irene Hannon delivers perfectly. She is one of my favorite romantic suspense authors, and I own every one of her romantic suspense books.
Point of Danger is highly recommended for fans of romantic suspense, and especially readers who enjoy books by authors such as Lynette Eason, Dani Pettrey, Lynn H. Blackburn, and Rachel Dylan. I can’t wait to read Eve’s sister Cate’s story in book 2 of the series, which releases in October 2021.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
November 23, 2020
It's been a while since I've read an Irene Hannon novel, so I was excited to start this new release...and it was even better than I was anticipating!
I loved the characters! I've never read a story where the main character is a conservative talk show host. It was fascinating to see the details of her life and, wow, what danger she encountered! I liked how I couldn't easily guess any of the twists.
All in all, Point of Danger is going on my list of 2020 favorite reads - it was THAT good. I highly recommend it to fans of romantic suspense.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
I loved the characters! I've never read a story where the main character is a conservative talk show host. It was fascinating to see the details of her life and, wow, what danger she encountered! I liked how I couldn't easily guess any of the twists.
All in all, Point of Danger is going on my list of 2020 favorite reads - it was THAT good. I highly recommend it to fans of romantic suspense.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
October 30, 2020
Good start to a new suspense series! I especially like the cast of sisters that are sure to be the main characters in each novel.
Eve Reilly is a conservative talk show host and finds herself in the cross hairs of someone with different beliefs. I didn't guess the villain and that was cleverly done. I am hopeful secondary character Meg will be mentioned in the at least one of the upcoming novels.
Eve Reilly is a conservative talk show host and finds herself in the cross hairs of someone with different beliefs. I didn't guess the villain and that was cleverly done. I am hopeful secondary character Meg will be mentioned in the at least one of the upcoming novels.
September 25, 2020
I always enjoy an Irene Hannon book. Her suspense books take me back to St Louis where I lived for twenty years. This one is the start of a new series about three sisters called Triple Threat. Eve Reilly is featured in POINT OF DANGER.
Eve has firm convictions and voices them on her morning talk radio program. I appreciate the way Ms. Hannon has Eve articulate her conservative viewpoints. Very clear and well reasoned out.
The story follows threats to Eve and the attempt to uncover the person behind the harassment. Because of her case, she meets detective Brent Lange and they both realize that attraction is building. But with each having high profile jobs with a risk factor, do they go forward or take a step back. Eve and Brent have deeply held convictions and take their faith seriously.
The fun part of reading this story is trying to figure out who the bad guys are. Ms. Hannon keeps you guessing and the pages turning. The crowd and demonstration scenes were very realistic and scary. You could feel the tension. I liked the dynamics between Eve and her sisters, Cate and Grace, and look forward to reading their stories in this series.
This was a great start to a new series. Keep them coming!
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Revell through Interviews and Reviews. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*
Eve has firm convictions and voices them on her morning talk radio program. I appreciate the way Ms. Hannon has Eve articulate her conservative viewpoints. Very clear and well reasoned out.
The story follows threats to Eve and the attempt to uncover the person behind the harassment. Because of her case, she meets detective Brent Lange and they both realize that attraction is building. But with each having high profile jobs with a risk factor, do they go forward or take a step back. Eve and Brent have deeply held convictions and take their faith seriously.
The fun part of reading this story is trying to figure out who the bad guys are. Ms. Hannon keeps you guessing and the pages turning. The crowd and demonstration scenes were very realistic and scary. You could feel the tension. I liked the dynamics between Eve and her sisters, Cate and Grace, and look forward to reading their stories in this series.
This was a great start to a new series. Keep them coming!
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Revell through Interviews and Reviews. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*
October 6, 2020
Holy Cow! Why have I not been reading more of Irene Hannon?! This is the first of a new romantic suspense series and it features Eve Reilly. She is a conservative radio talk show host and someone isn't liking her views. The hero, Brent is a detective working his first offical case and is drawn to Eve from the start. This book has action with page turning suspense and sweet swoony romance with suspects galore. I enjoyed every single thrilling page.
*I received this book from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
*I received this book from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
October 9, 2021
An exciting story with plenty of twists and turns. Thanks to the Christian Fiction Devourers book club for recommending it.
March 25, 2023
You read from several POVs in this book, which has you guessing who the bad guy is because everyone has motive and seems suspicious. Steve's POV almost made me DNF. He's such a horrible person. He's manipulative, controlling, and emotionally abusive to his wife, which was hard to read. But I pushed through because I was interested in the mystery of who was behind everything. Romance was meh. I probably won't continue the series.
dnf
March 1, 2023DNF.
I have no doubt that the author appeals to many readers, but this book just isn't for me. The writing style, for one, is quite robotic at times. It also became clear the story would become quite political which I'm normally fine with as long as it's not related to our current political climate in North America.
I have no doubt that the author appeals to many readers, but this book just isn't for me. The writing style, for one, is quite robotic at times. It also became clear the story would become quite political which I'm normally fine with as long as it's not related to our current political climate in North America.
October 6, 2020
My first mistake was assuming that "christian" didn't mean republican propaganda talking points. Point of Danger was suppose to be a thriller but that's not really what we get here. We get a clunky romance where Eve seems like a relentless pursuer that borderlines on manipulative. The way "ANTIFA" is some big bad villain feels almost comical if you actually pay attention to current events and have any sort of moral compass. At the end of the day this is a book for white woman who want to feel like a victim in a world in which they already have great power and privilege.
Would give 0 stars if I could.
I received an advanced copy via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Would give 0 stars if I could.
I received an advanced copy via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 11, 2021
Eve Reilly is the host of a controversial talk show that covers all sorts of hot topics. When she opens her door to discover a ticking package on her porch, her life begins to come under attack from all sides. Brent Lange was a detective in the Crimes Against Persons Bureau and answered the call to handle Eve's discovery.
This was the introduction to Irene Hannon's newest series. Eve Reilly will either be liked or hated as a female main character due to her conservative values. But no matter your political leaning, she did stick to her beliefs throughout this novel. Brent was dedicated to his job and made sure every clue was followed. I was surprised at the ending and questioned whether an elderly lady would have the basement room that was discovered. Overall, another good suspense read from Hannon.
This was the introduction to Irene Hannon's newest series. Eve Reilly will either be liked or hated as a female main character due to her conservative values. But no matter your political leaning, she did stick to her beliefs throughout this novel. Brent was dedicated to his job and made sure every clue was followed. I was surprised at the ending and questioned whether an elderly lady would have the basement room that was discovered. Overall, another good suspense read from Hannon.
March 22, 2023
An interesting story and I did like the action and mystery. Although it did feel a little mixed as it felt like more than a few different storylines thrown into one book, that might have been better if it was split into two books. Also the romance was a little fast for me and it seemed like a lot of bad guys with a lot of different motives that just confused the story a little for me.
*trigger warnings for domestic abuse.
*trigger warnings for domestic abuse.
September 18, 2020
I knew when I picked up this book it would be a great one, and boy, it sure didn't disappoint. Irene Hannon did it again, you really don't want to miss this one, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. It will also make you think that you are reading today's headlines, so current!
Who wants Eve dead? Well, you will think you know, but don't get two comfortable, the title will give you a hint, but even then I could not fantom all that happens here.
Beside the evil lurking, and surprises, yes big ones, there is the love of family. Sister's there for one another that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face.
There is also the beginnings of an attraction between the victim Eve and the detective Brent, but most of all these people show a great faith in God.
This is suspense at it's finest!
I received this book through Net Galley and LibraryThing and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.
Who wants Eve dead? Well, you will think you know, but don't get two comfortable, the title will give you a hint, but even then I could not fantom all that happens here.
Beside the evil lurking, and surprises, yes big ones, there is the love of family. Sister's there for one another that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face.
There is also the beginnings of an attraction between the victim Eve and the detective Brent, but most of all these people show a great faith in God.
This is suspense at it's finest!
I received this book through Net Galley and LibraryThing and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.
March 3, 2023
My preconceived notion that this book would include faith as a major component impacted my 3-star rating. So. if the reader doesn't make that same mistake, this is a good book. The writing and characters are good.
September 24, 2020
Eve Reilly froze . . . sucked in a breath . . . and gaped at the FedEx box propped beside her front door. Tick. Tick. Tick. Tick.
Eve Reilly a successful radio talk show host is on the receiving end of some nasty threatening abuse.
Can detective Brent find the culprit before its too late?
All the while blossoming a love with the feiry red head.
I absolutely loved this book! Very very well written. 2 of my favourite characters ever and a fantastic story line.
Highy recommend this.
Eve Reilly a successful radio talk show host is on the receiving end of some nasty threatening abuse.
Can detective Brent find the culprit before its too late?
All the while blossoming a love with the feiry red head.
I absolutely loved this book! Very very well written. 2 of my favourite characters ever and a fantastic story line.
Highy recommend this.
November 5, 2020
First off, and yes, my book nerdiness is showing, I'm going to wax poetical over the cover because...it feels so good! Really smooth with...eeep...raised letters! And it's kinda shimmery too. The tactile bibliophile buried deep inside me is outrageously happy. I can't stop petting my book! I do so appreciate unique qualities in a cover...and I think I just embarrassed myself publicly. Please tell me there are other readers out there who pay attention to these kind of details! No? Okkkkaaaayy, well, moving right a long...
Point of Danger is an intriguing and topical romantic suspense -- heavy on the romance, lighter on the suspense. And by that I mean this isn't a nail-biting frenzy where action scenes take precedence. It's more a police procedural investigating threats against Eve...until things really ramp up at the end.
I enjoyed the way the suspense develops, which includes multiple points of view from a variety of characters aka possible suspects? (Only hours of reading enjoyment will tell!) It definitely pushes the envelope as far as politics in my fiction is concerned. That might have been because I finished this book on election day and was pretty world weary as a result. :-)
When I contemplate Eve's profession (political radio personality) and the actions of multiple secondary characters (including the bad guys), I recognize a strong commonality in the desire to be recognized and feel heard. Sharing opinions matter. So does listening. I appreciate the way Eve approached her callers with calm respect, never delivering the kind of bombastic vitriol that has become so commonplace these days. I also appreciate how other characters were given backgrounds that gave a starting point to understanding their actions. There's obviously a right and wrong way to go about being heard but Hannon does a great job of filling in the nuances.
I absolutely loved the romance, of course, and this author has a flare for developing the deliciously toe-curling, sweet yearning kind. Plus she gives a nod and wink to previous series which were so fun to spot.
This is the first book in a new series -- Triple Threat -- and the author does a great job of setting the stage for future novels featuring Eve's very intriguing sisters. I can't wait for their stories!
Book provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc.
Point of Danger is an intriguing and topical romantic suspense -- heavy on the romance, lighter on the suspense. And by that I mean this isn't a nail-biting frenzy where action scenes take precedence. It's more a police procedural investigating threats against Eve...until things really ramp up at the end.
I enjoyed the way the suspense develops, which includes multiple points of view from a variety of characters aka possible suspects? (Only hours of reading enjoyment will tell!) It definitely pushes the envelope as far as politics in my fiction is concerned. That might have been because I finished this book on election day and was pretty world weary as a result. :-)
When I contemplate Eve's profession (political radio personality) and the actions of multiple secondary characters (including the bad guys), I recognize a strong commonality in the desire to be recognized and feel heard. Sharing opinions matter. So does listening. I appreciate the way Eve approached her callers with calm respect, never delivering the kind of bombastic vitriol that has become so commonplace these days. I also appreciate how other characters were given backgrounds that gave a starting point to understanding their actions. There's obviously a right and wrong way to go about being heard but Hannon does a great job of filling in the nuances.
I absolutely loved the romance, of course, and this author has a flare for developing the deliciously toe-curling, sweet yearning kind. Plus she gives a nod and wink to previous series which were so fun to spot.
This is the first book in a new series -- Triple Threat -- and the author does a great job of setting the stage for future novels featuring Eve's very intriguing sisters. I can't wait for their stories!
Book provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc.
September 11, 2020
I'm gonna give this book 5 stars because it's just so exciting! When I get a Irene Hannon book I know I'm not gonna be disappointed! She's just that good! Her stories always keeps me on the edge and holding my breath in certain scenes to see what happens next! There were some great twists and turns in this book that I never saw coming!
One thing is certain I never tire of saying this because this is what makes the book that much more exciting to me. I'm definitely honest in that regard.
Hannon creates such amazing characters and I loved in getting to know them. Sometimes, I often found myself praying that they'd manage to get themselves out of the situation the author has put them in. Other times I found myself a hollering at them. Do y'all ever do that? Holler at them I mean?
Really there all kinds of people.out there. When one does a profession one never knows from day to day what position they might find themselves in or who might be listening to you on the radio. You just never know who might take what the wrong way! In this regards Eve Reilly gets her fair share.
I'm already ready looking forward to her next book because she never disappoints me. Her stories are so exciting!
I am still thinking about this story long after it's over. It will be hard to pick up another book after reading this one.! I stayed up late to finish it up I didn't want to out it down!
I highly recommend this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own!
One thing is certain I never tire of saying this because this is what makes the book that much more exciting to me. I'm definitely honest in that regard.
Hannon creates such amazing characters and I loved in getting to know them. Sometimes, I often found myself praying that they'd manage to get themselves out of the situation the author has put them in. Other times I found myself a hollering at them. Do y'all ever do that? Holler at them I mean?
Really there all kinds of people.out there. When one does a profession one never knows from day to day what position they might find themselves in or who might be listening to you on the radio. You just never know who might take what the wrong way! In this regards Eve Reilly gets her fair share.
I'm already ready looking forward to her next book because she never disappoints me. Her stories are so exciting!
I am still thinking about this story long after it's over. It will be hard to pick up another book after reading this one.! I stayed up late to finish it up I didn't want to out it down!
I highly recommend this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own!
March 25, 2024
3.5 stars
"Be silent . . . or be silenced."
An ominous warning, tucked inside what was fortunately a fake ticking time bomb, but no less nerve racking for its recipient. Radio talk show host Eve Reilly knew there were those who didn't like her straight forward, conservative approach to current events, but up until now, the occasional personal threats had appeared fairly harmless. This one didn't, especially according to the handsome detective assigned to the case.
Brent Lange's first official case as a detective has turned out to be far more complicated than he would have preferred. Ten years of experience as an officer have honed his instincts and Brent's gut is telling him that the lovely Eve Reilly is in more danger than she dares to admit. As the threats not only continue, but escalate in intensity, the time Brent and Eve spend together discussing the case begins to include personal snippets of conversation. But Brent makes it very clear at the onset, he is not "relationship" material.
Eve disagrees; "the sparks we're generating deserve to be explored", but isn't it a mute point if Brent fails to protect Eve?
In the beginning, this story felt reminiscent of many other novels by this author with a bit less character depth. The story also champions some distinctly current event vibes that will inspire some, and off put others. However, in the end, it's obvious that this is a story that only Irene Hannon could write. . . .a very nice start to a new series.
"Be silent . . . or be silenced."
An ominous warning, tucked inside what was fortunately a fake ticking time bomb, but no less nerve racking for its recipient. Radio talk show host Eve Reilly knew there were those who didn't like her straight forward, conservative approach to current events, but up until now, the occasional personal threats had appeared fairly harmless. This one didn't, especially according to the handsome detective assigned to the case.
Brent Lange's first official case as a detective has turned out to be far more complicated than he would have preferred. Ten years of experience as an officer have honed his instincts and Brent's gut is telling him that the lovely Eve Reilly is in more danger than she dares to admit. As the threats not only continue, but escalate in intensity, the time Brent and Eve spend together discussing the case begins to include personal snippets of conversation. But Brent makes it very clear at the onset, he is not "relationship" material.
Eve disagrees; "the sparks we're generating deserve to be explored", but isn't it a mute point if Brent fails to protect Eve?
In the beginning, this story felt reminiscent of many other novels by this author with a bit less character depth. The story also champions some distinctly current event vibes that will inspire some, and off put others. However, in the end, it's obvious that this is a story that only Irene Hannon could write. . . .a very nice start to a new series.
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