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In Plain Sight
Held captive by her gypsy boyfriend for seven years, then abandoned on the streets, Jovana now struggles to lead a normal life. Her brother introduces her to new faith and offers her a fresh start in Arizona. Jovana agrees and moves in with her future sister-in-law. As her brother's wedding approaches, he becomes increasingly concerned for her safety. She speaks little English and tries to be too independent. Her brother's close friend, who happens to also be her boss at the diner, offers stay with her while they go on their honeymoon.
When a handsome stranger pursues her at the restaurant, she wants to get to know him better. Randy doesn't trust the man, but she believes Kurt's honeyed words. She can't imagine Randy wanting a woman with her history, anyway, so she pursues the dangerous man.
A surprising attraction toward Randy develops, and because she's afraid of her growing feelings toward him, she does everything she can think of to make him reject her. But he's tough to shake loose, which is, of course, exactly what she needs to heal.
When a handsome stranger pursues her at the restaurant, she wants to get to know him better. Randy doesn't trust the man, but she believes Kurt's honeyed words. She can't imagine Randy wanting a woman with her history, anyway, so she pursues the dangerous man.
A surprising attraction toward Randy develops, and because she's afraid of her growing feelings toward him, she does everything she can think of to make him reject her. But he's tough to shake loose, which is, of course, exactly what she needs to heal.
118 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 30, 2010
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Michelle Sutton
45 books419 followersMichelle has written over two dozen edgy, inspirational novels. She is a book reviewer and a retired supervisor for the State of Arizona. She currently lives in North Carolina. but will soon be moving to Florida.
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May 19, 2011
In Plain Sight is the story of Jovana, a beautiful immigrant from Macedonia trying to escape a troubled past and start over. As a new Christian, she is determined to do the right thing, but can she trust either of the men who seem to have fallen for her? More importantly, can she trust herself? In this book, author Michelle Sutton continues to write from a heart of passion. Her treatment of sexual issues within a Christian context are bold, realistic and refreshing, while the strong redemptive message in this book comes across loud and clear without being ‘preachy’. Well done! There is definitely plenty of heat, but it is always tasteful and honest. Any less would have been weak, especially considering the background of the main characters.
Although there are certainly elements of suspense in this book, I would have to say that it is still best categorized as straight-up romance. For me, suspense is all about the unexpected, and there really were no surprises. However, it seemed as though Sutton did this quite consciously. Even though the plot was quite predictable, this was not necessarily a bad thing. Not only do we see the story from the point of view of both the female heroine and male hero, but we are actually allowed into the mind of the psychotic antagonist, Kurt. Right from the opening paragraph we know that he is bad news. For me, the tension came from my own silent pleas with the heroine, Jovana, to NOT be so easily manipulated.
The real strength of this novel, in my opinion, is the rich message of God’s grace and redemption that is so beautifully presented. Jovana is a complex character with a very mottled past. Sometimes her actions seem almost irrational, but this was part of what I appreciated about the book. In reality, people who have suffered deep trauma often act in unpredictable ways. Jovana is a classic case and just because she gave her heart to Christ, she still needed time and help with the mending process.
In Plain Sight is well written, engaging, sensual, and most of all, a wonderful example of Christ’s redeeming love. The message that God has can redeem even the vilest of sinners comes across with eloquence and impact, while at the same time never overshadowing the warmth of the romance. I give In Plain Sight 4 ½ stars. (Except there are no halves here!)
Although there are certainly elements of suspense in this book, I would have to say that it is still best categorized as straight-up romance. For me, suspense is all about the unexpected, and there really were no surprises. However, it seemed as though Sutton did this quite consciously. Even though the plot was quite predictable, this was not necessarily a bad thing. Not only do we see the story from the point of view of both the female heroine and male hero, but we are actually allowed into the mind of the psychotic antagonist, Kurt. Right from the opening paragraph we know that he is bad news. For me, the tension came from my own silent pleas with the heroine, Jovana, to NOT be so easily manipulated.
The real strength of this novel, in my opinion, is the rich message of God’s grace and redemption that is so beautifully presented. Jovana is a complex character with a very mottled past. Sometimes her actions seem almost irrational, but this was part of what I appreciated about the book. In reality, people who have suffered deep trauma often act in unpredictable ways. Jovana is a classic case and just because she gave her heart to Christ, she still needed time and help with the mending process.
In Plain Sight is well written, engaging, sensual, and most of all, a wonderful example of Christ’s redeeming love. The message that God has can redeem even the vilest of sinners comes across with eloquence and impact, while at the same time never overshadowing the warmth of the romance. I give In Plain Sight 4 ½ stars. (Except there are no halves here!)
April 19, 2010
I'm the author. This is one of my favorites and it's the sequel to Danger at the Door.
May 12, 2010
Review of In Plain Sight
c. Michelle Sutton
April 2010
Desert Breeze
ISBN: 1-978-1-936000-51-7
Michelle Sutton’s sequel to Danger Behind the Door, In Plain Sight, delves into the life of Bojan’s sister, Jovana, and the results of her teenaged lifestyle. I would say “lifestyle choices” but at age fifteen, Jovana may have chosen to run from the family who loved her to the gang of men who abused her, though in most of the civilized world we call such men kidnappers and pedophiles.
Michelle’s characters again are extremely engaging. Both of her main characters, Jovana and Randy, underwent traumatic events. Both were changed by their experiences. The story begins close to the wedding of Bojan and Laney. Jovana has come to the United States from Macedonia to be with her brother. She works in one of his restaurants where Randy is the manager and has a not-so-secret crush on Jovana. Jovana’s years of living with a man who abused her left her a victim of uncontrolled sexual behavior she uses to protect her emotions. Although she dedicated her life to Christ, she still has a long way to go to learn self-control. When she finds herself attracted to a good man, Randy, she acts out to test his character. Randy was hurt in a robbery at a former place of business. For protection, he carries a weapon. Bojan thinks Randy will be a good bodyguard for his sister while he and Laney are on their honeymoon and asks him to stay with her. Randy soon learns that he must also protect her from herself when she is attracted to a villain.
I enjoy Michelle’s ability to draw me into an exotic world. Her people experience real pain and temptation, even after being forgiven. They learn that together they are stronger when they uphold each other’s resolve to live a faithful life. And that’s an encouraging message.
c. Michelle Sutton
April 2010
Desert Breeze
ISBN: 1-978-1-936000-51-7
Michelle Sutton’s sequel to Danger Behind the Door, In Plain Sight, delves into the life of Bojan’s sister, Jovana, and the results of her teenaged lifestyle. I would say “lifestyle choices” but at age fifteen, Jovana may have chosen to run from the family who loved her to the gang of men who abused her, though in most of the civilized world we call such men kidnappers and pedophiles.
Michelle’s characters again are extremely engaging. Both of her main characters, Jovana and Randy, underwent traumatic events. Both were changed by their experiences. The story begins close to the wedding of Bojan and Laney. Jovana has come to the United States from Macedonia to be with her brother. She works in one of his restaurants where Randy is the manager and has a not-so-secret crush on Jovana. Jovana’s years of living with a man who abused her left her a victim of uncontrolled sexual behavior she uses to protect her emotions. Although she dedicated her life to Christ, she still has a long way to go to learn self-control. When she finds herself attracted to a good man, Randy, she acts out to test his character. Randy was hurt in a robbery at a former place of business. For protection, he carries a weapon. Bojan thinks Randy will be a good bodyguard for his sister while he and Laney are on their honeymoon and asks him to stay with her. Randy soon learns that he must also protect her from herself when she is attracted to a villain.
I enjoy Michelle’s ability to draw me into an exotic world. Her people experience real pain and temptation, even after being forgiven. They learn that together they are stronger when they uphold each other’s resolve to live a faithful life. And that’s an encouraging message.
April 3, 2010
I know I wrote that First Impressions was my favorite book by Michelle Sutton, but now this one is.
In Plain Sight is the sequel to Danger at the Door. It picks up with Bojan's sister, Jovana, who has recently come to America to try and put her life back together after nearly dying from an abusive relationship and losing her baby.
Jovana became a Christian in the previous book, but in Michelle's new book, In Plain Sight, she still struggles with the scars of her former life, including feelings of worthlessness and self-destructive tendencies.
Randy, Jovana's boss has his own fears to overcome -- namely feelings of helplessness when it comes to protecting those he cares for, and there's a reason for this. He immediately recognizes Jovana's vulnerability and seeks to protect her from danger, as well as herself, but that places him in a perilous situation too, in more ways than one.
This isn't just my favorite book by Michelle. It's by far my favorite book of hers. It's because of the characters. Randy doesn't fall into that "too perfect, knight in shining armor, Jovana needs a man to make her life complete" cliche. He struggles, and you can feel his struggle.
Also, Jovana was absolutely endearing to me. Totally relatable to! There was one part in the book, at a wedding, where Jovana is dancing, and I don't want to give anything away, but the level to which I was caught up in her head, understanding her frame of mind and why she was behaving a certain way was so believable. As was Randy's reaction, as well as Bojan's.
I also thought the end of this book was very satisfying to the point that I have to say; it was kind of beautiful. So...there's my 2 cents. I wish Michelle the best with this book because it's quite deserving!
God bless!
In Plain Sight is the sequel to Danger at the Door. It picks up with Bojan's sister, Jovana, who has recently come to America to try and put her life back together after nearly dying from an abusive relationship and losing her baby.
Jovana became a Christian in the previous book, but in Michelle's new book, In Plain Sight, she still struggles with the scars of her former life, including feelings of worthlessness and self-destructive tendencies.
Randy, Jovana's boss has his own fears to overcome -- namely feelings of helplessness when it comes to protecting those he cares for, and there's a reason for this. He immediately recognizes Jovana's vulnerability and seeks to protect her from danger, as well as herself, but that places him in a perilous situation too, in more ways than one.
This isn't just my favorite book by Michelle. It's by far my favorite book of hers. It's because of the characters. Randy doesn't fall into that "too perfect, knight in shining armor, Jovana needs a man to make her life complete" cliche. He struggles, and you can feel his struggle.
Also, Jovana was absolutely endearing to me. Totally relatable to! There was one part in the book, at a wedding, where Jovana is dancing, and I don't want to give anything away, but the level to which I was caught up in her head, understanding her frame of mind and why she was behaving a certain way was so believable. As was Randy's reaction, as well as Bojan's.
I also thought the end of this book was very satisfying to the point that I have to say; it was kind of beautiful. So...there's my 2 cents. I wish Michelle the best with this book because it's quite deserving!
God bless!
November 5, 2010
I read the first book in this series last year and really enjoyed the story. I was happy to read this book which features Jovana the sister of Bojan the hero of Danger at the door. We take up the story when Jovana has come to America to live escaping her ex who abused her in many different ways. Jovana is working at Bojan’s Diner. Randy is the manager and is helping keep an eye on Jovana who has limited English. I found it fun reading how easy it was for her to be confused with the American sayings trying to understand what is being said literally when its a saying. Add to the mix Kurt who has designs on Jovana that are anything but nice you have another good light suspense. What I do like about this story is as we learn about the abuse Jovana experienced we also see how shes been conditioned to act in a certain way. Much like abused children will often test foster parents in a lets see how far I can push till you do what I know you will to me type situation and when the parent doesn’t react the way the child is use to they will then start to trust the family, Jovana also pushes the limits to see how far she can push. I like how Michelle explained the behaviour as if you haven’t been in this sort of situation many of us wouldn’t understood. While being a good book it also gives an insight to how people who have been abused may behave and is a good tool to help us understand these people more. I also love how Jovana is a new Christian and wants to be a better Christian but also struggles with her old life. This too is reality.
A very good read.
A very good read.
July 8, 2010
(The copy that I reviewed was an ARC, so it is not the final edited version.)
True love gives, it does not take. It does not demand its own way. It is patient, kind, etc… This is the lesson that Jovana is learning, slowly but surely. Through her own painful experiences she has learned to distrust men outside of her family. Even though her brother trusts Randy, her boss and her brother’s friend, he has yet to win Jovana’s trust in him as well. She assumes that he is like all the other men that used her despite the deep faith that she recognizes in him.
I loved the message in this book for women who have been deceived or hurt by men they thought they loved and who loved them back. Randy teaching Jovana about her self-worth was such a sweet thing to read about and I felt her self esteem growing throughout the book. I love it when a guy refuses to be scared away by the woman he loves. That is character… and I love a guy with true character!
The writing seemed a little rushed, especially towards the end, but that might just be because it was an ARC. I’m not a writer so I am not sure exactly how many things change between the ARC and the final edited version of a book, so that might be changed in the final copy.
All in all, I really liked it and I would definitely recommend it. :)
True love gives, it does not take. It does not demand its own way. It is patient, kind, etc… This is the lesson that Jovana is learning, slowly but surely. Through her own painful experiences she has learned to distrust men outside of her family. Even though her brother trusts Randy, her boss and her brother’s friend, he has yet to win Jovana’s trust in him as well. She assumes that he is like all the other men that used her despite the deep faith that she recognizes in him.
I loved the message in this book for women who have been deceived or hurt by men they thought they loved and who loved them back. Randy teaching Jovana about her self-worth was such a sweet thing to read about and I felt her self esteem growing throughout the book. I love it when a guy refuses to be scared away by the woman he loves. That is character… and I love a guy with true character!
The writing seemed a little rushed, especially towards the end, but that might just be because it was an ARC. I’m not a writer so I am not sure exactly how many things change between the ARC and the final edited version of a book, so that might be changed in the final copy.
All in all, I really liked it and I would definitely recommend it. :)
July 25, 2011
This story is the sequel to Danger At The Door. Bojan and Laney are getting married and Bojan's sister Jovana is the heroine in this one, and Randy, the manager of Bojan's diner. The story is that since they-Bojan and Laney are going on their honeymoon to Paris, they don't want to leave Jovana in the house alone and Bojan asks Randy to stay with her while they are gone. Randy Strong is a solid Christian, but he has a weakness for the lovely Jovana. Jovana really doesn't like Randy in the beginning, because he's her boss and reminds her of her brother. She has since given her life to God after Bojan spoke to her in the first book, but her past is a dark one of abuse. She is not strong yet in her faith. Jovana is drawn to a stranger, Kurt, who as you read is obviously deadly to know. Anyway, Jovana who is confused, and as I said abused since her teens keeps coming on to Randy. She tests him almost relentlessly and it is driving him crazy. It was definitely a good read, but I couldn't hope expecting for something as dramatic as the first book, like the bad guy in the first story. In this story, when Kurt is caught-how it went down, just wasn't what I was expecting. It was exciting, don't get me wrong. All's well that ends well. If you want real Christian/romance/suspense books, add this one to your list.
April 16, 2010
I think this might be one of my favourite Michelle Sutton books... but I've loved them all :). In Plain Sight really appeals to me because I find Jovana such a believable main character. I love how realistic she is and how true-to-life her reactions are. Michelle writes all of her books with incredible passion and truth and In Plain Sight follows her "edgy" style. I think Michelle has written a character that does exactly what so many women do when they feel insecure- try to use their "feminine assets" to control the men in their life.
In Plain Sight is well written and very easy to read. I was hooked from page one and all that suspense and romantic tension just kept me reading! I seriously read the entire book in one weekend- I would have read it in one sitting if that pesky life and parenting stuff hadn't gotten in the way ;). I would definitely recommend this book to fiction lovers everywhere.
In Plain Sight is well written and very easy to read. I was hooked from page one and all that suspense and romantic tension just kept me reading! I seriously read the entire book in one weekend- I would have read it in one sitting if that pesky life and parenting stuff hadn't gotten in the way ;). I would definitely recommend this book to fiction lovers everywhere.
April 20, 2010
In Plain Sight picks up where Danger At The Door ended, yet it can completely stand alone. Jovana is Bojan's younger sister, who became a Christian at the end of Danger At The Door. She's moved to Arizona, where she is working at a diner, and is working on putting her past behind her. Yet the scars of her former life rear their ugly head and she doesn't see herself worthy of a "good" man's love or respect. Michelle once again does a fabulous job of showing the struggle between our old self and who we want to be in Christ. I was clearly reminded of the scripture in Romans 7:14 -7:22 where Paul talks about What I want to do I do not do, what I do not do I do. The struggle within ourselves. I highly recommed this book!
March 18, 2011
Michelle Sutton is the bomb! The woman knows how to tell a great story! She never disappoints. I thoroughly enjoyed In Plain Sight. Loved it even more than the first one, Danger At The Door. In Plain Sight is my favorite novel out of all of Michelle’s. I loved the suspense! How she kept me hooked. Wanting to know what happens next. Her characters in this novel are great! You really feel the pain that Jovana and Randy have gone through in their pasts. You get to see the healing process that they go through. I like how she tied in the story of Hosea and Gomer. All and all another wonderful read! The only complaint I have is that she has a tendency of keeping me up until four or five in the morning when I’m reading one of her books. Lol You know I love you, girl!
March 30, 2013
Another winner by Michelle Sutton. Actually a 4.5, but they don't allow for half-ratings. *G* This story so beautifully illustrates the redemptive power of Christ, including how He can redeem a shattered past and make a life brand new again. Anyone who has found themselves doing bad things to please another person because of past pain will be able to identify with Jovana's struggle. And Randy is such a sweetheart of a hero, with his patience even in the face of some very special temptations, and his willingness to stick to the path no matter how Jovana tries to throw him off. A wonderful read.
July 29, 2011
Jovana's story after reading Danger at the Door could not have been a better addition! I loved every moment of watching her struggle, survive and conquer with the help of a man she didn't expect to love-once again, Michelle has shown how God's love can lead you through anything and make it better. I absolutely recommend this book!
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November 30, 2010Good romantic suspense
January 19, 2011
The next book to be read after Danger at the Door by Michelle Sutton. Another great read that keeps the reader turning the pages.
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