"RITA Award by Romance Writers of AmericaWinner, 2011
The danger is real—but can she convince the FBI her strange story is true?
FBI special agent Nick Bradley has seen his share of kooks during his fifteen years with the Bureau. But Rachel Sutton is an enigma. She seems normal when she shows up at the FBI office in St. Louis—until she produces a tattered Raggedy Ann doll she found and tells him she thinks something is wrong because of a strange feeling of terror it gives her when she touches it.
Nick dismisses her, only to stumble across a link between the doll and an abducted child, setting in motion a chain of events that uncovers startling connections—and puts Rachel’s life on the line.
In this RITA award winning novel, bestselling author Irene Hannon pens a tale of strange happenings, unusual connections, and accelerating danger that will keep readers up late into the night as they race to the pulse-pounding finale."
"When an unexpected reunion turns treacherous, the target is a mystery…but the hunt is on for the perpetrator—and time is running out.
After an accidental shooting during a tense standoff, FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Mark Sanders is sent to St. Louis to work as a field agent and get his bearings while the bad press subsides. Just weeks away from returning to Quantico, Mark has a chance encounter with his first love, psychologist Emily Lawson. But their reunion is cut short by a sniper.
Now Mark must find the shooter before he strikes again. But what is the man’s motive—and who was his intended target? Can Mark put the pieces together, keep Emily safe, and rekindle a relationship at the same time?
In this RITA award finalist, bestselling author Irene Hannon takes readers on a thrilling ride where danger lurks at every turn."
"Romance, jeopardy, and international intrigue abound when the FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team is assigned to protect the daughter of a high-ranking diplomat.
For FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Evan Cooper and his partner, dignitary protection duty should have been a piece of cake. Unfortunately, Monica Callahan isn’t making it easy. Estranged from her diplomat father—who is involved in a sensitive hostage situation in the Middle East—she refuses to be intimidated by a related terrorist threat back in the States. That is, until a chilling warning convinces her that the danger is very real…and escalating.
As Coop and his partner do their best to keep Monica safe, her father triggers an abduction that puts her life at risk. And with every second that ticks by, Coop knows that the odds of saving the only woman who has ever breached the walls around his heart are dropping. Because terrorists aren’t known for their patience—or their mercy.
In this Daphne du Maurier award winner, bestselling author Irene Hannon plunges readers into a thrilling intercontinental plot where dangers lurks at every turn."
"When life throws you off pointe, love helps you find your balance.
As a principal dancer with a prestigious New York ballet company, Devyn Lee is far from her hometown of Hope Harbor on the Oregon coast. But when a family emergency compels her to return, her visit turns into an extended stay after complications arise.
Widowed mill worker Aaron Steele pays no attention to the buzz in Hope Harbor about the famous dancer in town. Until his grieving nine-year-old daughter takes a fancy to Devyn after she agrees to help with a fundraising show for a local charity in which the young girl is performing. As the show—and Devyn—begin to lift his daughter's spirits, his own life is brightened by the beautiful ballerina as she slowly but surely captures his heart.
But what are the odds that such an accomplished, polished woman from the city could ever fall for a small-town lumberman with two left feet?
Come home to Hope Harbor—where hearts heal … and love blooms."
"Twelve years ago, he left her standing at the altar. Now he’s back, asking for a second chance.
Maggie Fitzgerald and Jake West had a beautiful future planned—until he walked out on her five weeks before their wedding.
Years have passed, and now Maggie owns a B&B on the Maine coast. Though she’s never forgotten Jake, she’s created a new life far from her Midwest roots. And if loneliness and what-ifs sometimes bubble to the surface, they’re a small price to pay for her otherwise placid and happy existence.
Jake has gone on with his life too, including a long tenure in the navy. Now he’s charting a new course—one that unexpectedly puts him on a collision course with the woman who once stole his heart. Their unplanned reunion not only shakes the foundation of his world, it makes him rethink his solo existence.
Though Maggie begins to fall for Jake all over again, letting him back into her life would require a huge leap of faith—and is a second chance at love really worth the risk?"
"A traumatic secret, an unwanted assignment, a little girl in need, and a promise to a friend aren’t exactly the recipe for romance … or are they?
Investigative reporter Zach Wright isn’t thrilled when he’s pulled from an explosive big-city corruption story and sent to a small town to cover a flood. A bad case of burnout and disillusionment don’t help, either. And he’s definitely not planning to fall in love.
Restaurant owner Rebecca Matthews isn’t looking for romance either, thanks to a devastating secret in her past. Yet deep in her heart she still harbors dreams of a happily-ever-after. But despite the sparks that fly when she’s around Zach, getting involved with any man—especially a short-timer in town—is a recipe for disaster.
When Zach honors a promise to a friend, however, and temporarily welcomes a grieving child into his life, how can she not assist after it’s obvious he’s in over his head? And as Zach and Rebecca work together to help bring happiness to the little girl’s life, will they also find a happy ending themselves?
In Till There Was You, bestselling author Irene Hannon pens another heartwarming story readers will remember long after they turn the last page."
"Sometimes the only way to embrace tomorrow is to let go of the past.
Architect Nick Sinclair has just received the commission of a lifetime. Designing the new regional arts center is a plum job that could launch his firm into the big time. There’s just one catch. The arts center board wants a no-name landscaping company to design the grounds.
Landscaper Laura Taylor has poured blood, sweat, and tears into establishing her business, and she’s determined to succeed when she’s tapped to handle the arts center job. As she works to prove to Nick that she’s up to the task, sparks begin to fly—but a past trauma has convinced her that playing it safe with her heart is the wise course.
Nick has no trouble picking up Laura’s keep-your-distance signals, but as he gets to know her, his usual no-strings, play-the-field style becomes less and less appealing. In fact, she makes him long for a wife, family, and white-picket-fence life. But can he convince her to take a second chance on love?
In A Place to Call Home, bestselling author Irene Hannon delivers a sweet, touching story about two people overcoming a legacy of shattered trust and finding their own happily ever after."
"She wants nothing more to do with the husband she once loved.
He wants a second chance.
But can he convince her to forgive him for the tragedy that destroyed their marriage?
After three years in prison, Scott Mitchell is a changed man—and he’s determined to win back the woman he loves. But in light of all the mistakes he’s made and the devastating tragedy that changed both their lives forever, that’s a tall order. Yet without Jess, his future will be as cold and empty as the years he spent behind bars.
When Scott contacts her following his release, Jess isn’t receptive to a reconciliation. After surviving years of trauma and grief, she’s created a new life—and there’s no room in it for the husband who’d once been the center of her world.
The man who emerges from prison, however, is a different Scott … and the more their paths cross, the more Jess is forced to reconsider her vow to banish him from her life. But can she let go of anger and hate, open her heart to forgiveness—and find the courage to take a second chance on love?
In this RITA Award–winning novel, bestselling author Irene Hannon takes readers on a heart-wrenching journey of mistakes, regrets, forgiveness, and the healing power of love."
"A century-old mystery, a hidden treasure, and an isolated estate where danger lurks in every shadow.
For historical anthropologist Cara Tucker, the chance to spend a sabbatical semester on a remote country estate—with full access to its vast library and century-old journals—is a dream come true … until a series of strange incidents begins to turn her dream into a nightmare. Someone, it seems, does not want anyone diving into the past and unearthing old ghosts.
Sheriff Brad Adams has seen his share of suspicious activities during his law enforcement career, but what's happening at the isolated estate is out-of-pattern in his quiet, rural Missouri county. Beset by danger, Cara and Brad work together to try to untangle the clues.
But when the peril turns lethal, the situation takes on a new urgency, and their mission is clear: Find out who is behind the string of menacing incidents before the perpetrator strikes another deadly blow.
The Queen of Romantic Suspense presents another page-turning, clean thriller in her Undaunted Courage series. Fans of Colleen Coble, Patricia Bradley, and Terri Blackstock will find this shadowy tale electrifying."
"The inheritance is great. The strings? Not so much.
Of course Morgan Williams is grateful to her great-aunt for bequeathing her half ownership in a seaside cottage in Maine—but there’s a catch. To claim it, she has to spend four weeks onsite. That’s a tall order for an advertising professional who rarely takes off four days, let alone four weeks. As for the other stipulation … that she volunteer for a camp for troubled kids run by her co-heir … what is that all about?
Grant Kincaid is equally baffled by the stipulations attached to Jo’s legacy. Why would his old friend sic her workaholic great-niece on him? Surely she knew that after all he’d been through, he’d have little patience with people whose priorities were messed up.
When a sudden reversal of fortune leaves Morgan adrift, however, spending time in Maine is no longer a burden but a godsend. And as she and Grant work together to support the camp that’s dear to his heart, might they both discover a different legacy than either expected?
In this RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award finalist, bestselling and award-winning author Irene Hannon creates another compelling story that will leave readers with a smile on their face and hope in their hearts.
“Absolutely stellar. Unique characters exude warmth, and the ending will leave readers with tears of joy.”—RT Book Reviews on The Unexpected Gift"
"She’s thrilled with her bequest—but claiming it could be tricky.
Free spirit AJ Williams couldn’t be happier with the legacy her Aunt Jo left her. She’s ready for a new adventure—and who wouldn’t want to own a bookshop? There’s just one little problem. She has to share her bequest with the picky, no-nonsense manager, Blake Sullivan. Even worse? They have to work together for six months in order to claim their inheritance.
Blake isn’t any more thrilled about Jo’s stipulation than AJ is. He runs a tight ship, which is why he’s made a success of the business Jo hired him to straighten out. He doesn’t need her inexperienced niece butting in and wreaking havoc. As far as he’s concerned, this is not a partnership made in heaven.
Yet when they’re forced to team up to fight an unexpected threat to their inheritance, friendship takes root. And as the six-month mark approaches, might Aunt Jo’s legacy lead not only to a business partnership, but the love of a lifetime?
Bestselling author Irene Hannon delivers another delightful tale that showcases how love can bloom in unexpected places—and the importance of never judging a book by its cover.
“A well-plotted tale and an engaging love story.”—RT Book Reviews "
"Falling in love isn’t in her plans … unless one special man can convince her otherwise.
Samantha Reynolds is a no-strings kind of gal who just wants to play the field and have fun. Or at least that’s the image she presents to the world. But the savvy real estate agent with the brash, take-charge manner has a softer side—and a secret wish for a happily-ever-after with a kind, decent man who will cherish her … even if that dream has zero chance of coming true.
Widower Brad Matthews isn’t looking for love, especially with someone like Sam. In no way does she fit the image of a minister’s girlfriend, let alone wife. But something tells him that beneath the spunky, sassy front she projects lies a caring, sensitive heart. And as sparks begin to fly, he’s determined to find out if that’s true—because he’s falling hard.
While the odds seem stacked against a woman with a party-girl reputation and a minister who walks the straight and narrow, might their pairing turn out to be a match made in heaven?
In A Time to Love, bestselling author Irene Hannon gives readers a story filled with hope, heart, and happily-ever-afters."
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