Sandcastle Inn by Irene Hannon Review

 

Title: Sandcastle Inn

Author: Irene Hannon

Ch: 28 plus epilogue

Pg: 352

Series: Hope Harbor 10

Genre: Christian Contemporary Fiction Christian Contemporary romance 

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

I have to say the Hope Harbor series is one of my favorite series. And if even if I’m not a fan of the main romance the secondary characters keep me turning the pages. I loved the secondary characters romance in this one more than the main. As it took me a while to warm up to the heroine mainly because of her relationship with her mom. But by the end I did understand her. Though I have to say that Charlie still remains my favorite character in the series. Sandcastle Inn is a sweet contemporary Christian read.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Into the Fire by Irene Hannon review

 

Title: Into the Fire

 Author:  Irene Hannon

 Ch: 32 plus prologue and epilogue

 Pg:  392

 Genre:  Christian Suspense with a hint of romance

 Rating: 4.5 stars

 Publisher: Revell

 

Irene Hannon is one of my go to in Christian romantic suspense and Into the fire is no different. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book with a former female smoke jumper turned arson investigator. And an ATF agent. I love both Bri and Marc from the start.

And I enjoyed the unique murder aspect of the crime. It’s not something I’ve read in suspense fiction before. And it leads itself to being a page turner. The mystery and crime keep the reader turning the pages. But seeing Bri with her siblings and Marc with his Nana come you coming back. Those sweet moments balance out the harsher suspenseful moments of the book.

I love forward to the next book in the series and what else is next for Irene Hannon.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Windswept Way by Irene Hannon review

Title: Windswept Way

Author: Irene Hannon

Ch: 28 plus epilogue

Pg: 352

Series: Hope Harbor book 9

Genre: contemporary Christian Romance

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: Revell

I have to say Windswept away by Irene Hannon is my favorite book in the Hope Harbor series. Jon and Ashley were definitely my favorite couple. I got a bit a Beauty and the beast vibes from the story. And of course, something in the story confirmed it for me. Ashley wants a fresh start while restoring a historic home to its former glory. While Jon is a wounded warrior that wants to make a success of his landscaping business. Neither are looking for romance or a relationship, but God has other plans.

I also enjoyed meeting Rose. She was the sweetest and I feel like she became a grandma figure to Ashley. And there’s nothing like Charle’s wisdom. As well as the friendship between Reverend Baker and Father Murphy that somehow works. And just like previous Hope Harbor novels it’s like visiting with old friends.

This was a sweet romance that not only romantic love but the love between friends and the love God has for his children. As well as showing how God can bring good from evil.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Body of Evidence by Irene Hannon review

Title:  Body of Evidence

Author:  Irene Hannon

Ch: 28 Plus Epilogue

Pg:  360

Series: A Triple Threat book 3

Genre:  Christian Suspense with a hint of romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

     Body of Evidence is the final book in A Triple Threat series by Irene Hannon. I enjoyed this final book and getting to read Grace’s story. It was also fun to see a forensic pathologist as the heroine as you don’t really see that in suspense book. I also enjoyed that there was more suspense than romance. I like my romantic suspense with a hint of romance and Irene does it brilliantly

While Body Evidence is a standalone story in the series but it also wraps up the series. But reading this one has me wanting to read more romantic suspense in which one of the characters has a forensic or behind the scenes jobs not just in law enforcement as there’s not enough out there. And as always, I look forward to Irene Hannon’s next book.

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Sea Glass Cottage by Irene Hannon review

Title:  Sea Glass Cottage

Author: Irene Hannon

Series: Hope Harbor

Genre: Christian contemporary

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher:  Revell

 

Once again readers are back in Hope Harbor with Sea Glass Cottage by Irene Hannon. Not only is the town charming but the residents are as well, especially Charlie the taco guy. Who always seems to know the right advice to give at the right moment?   I loved visiting with some of my favorites in this one, but I also loved meeting Jack Colby and Christi Reece, these two share a past. Jack's not ready to forgive her, and Christi's' determined to prove she's changed. But when another surprise shows up from Jack's past that leads them to work together might just be the thing that brings them back together. 

 

I love Irene's contemporary's more than I do her suspense because not only does she create life like characters she creates towns that you just want to visit. What I love the most about Irene's books are the faith content throughout the story as well as the happy ending at the end. You just don't know how you’re going to get there even with her Contemporaries.  She doesn't shy away from the hard stuff. And I for one was happy to hear that we are getting at least three more Hope Harbor books. Yay.  I hope you enjoy Christi's and Jack's story as much as I did. 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher a part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Sandpiper Cove by Irene Hannon Review

Title:  Sandpiper Cove

Author: Irene Hannon

Chapters: 23 plus epilogue

Series: Hope Harbor book 3

Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

Talk about opposites attract.  Lexi Graham is Hope Harbor's police chief and Adam Stone is an ex-con who works for BJ as a builder and carpenter as a hobby. I didn't think Adam would be a hero that I would root for based on his past.  Though I did root for him as a secondary character in Sea Rose Lane, so I guess it shouldn't have come as a shock to me. I love how Lexi's and Adam's relationship grew and developed, as well as the lessons they had to learn together and apart. 

 Though my favorite character in this one was Lexi's five year old son Matt, who had me hooked as soon as I heard him call his grandma mamaw again I   listened to the audio because that's what still call my grandma.  He was the sweetest kid.  All in all this one was my favorite of the series so far. 

Sea Rose Lane by Irene Hannon review

Title:  Sea Rose Lane

Author: Irene Hannon

Chapters: 25 plus epilogue

Series: Hope Harbor Book 2

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

Sea Rose Lane is the second book in the Hope Harbor series and just like with the first book in the series it was the secondary characters Eleanor and Luis that kept me listening. I just had to know what happened to them. But I am growing to love this series. And as I long as I can find the audio books for each book in the series I'm going to keep listening to the audio. The Narrator is awesome.   

Blackberry Beach by Irene Hannon review

Title:  Blackberry Beach

Author:  Irene Hannon

Ch: 28 plus epilogue

Pg: 352

Series: Hope Harbor Book 7

Genre:  Christian Contemporary

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

Though Blackberry Beach by Irene Hannon is the 7th book in the Hope Harbor series it can be read as a standalone.  Though I haven't read any of Irene's contemporaries  but I've loved every one of the suspense novels she's written.  And Blackberry Beach was no exception.  To me it was the perfect spring read, especially after all the heavy WWII fiction  I had been reading.  

 

I loved both the heroine Katherine Parker and the hero Zach Garrett both of whom are hiding a past as well as hurts.  Both end up in Hope Harbor for different reasons, but it might just be what both of them need.  The secondary characters didn't take away from the story they only added to it and gave it more depth. 

 

As a reader I loved the fictional small coastal  town in Oregon, and who wouldn't love a beach with blackberry bushes.  This sweet read was filled with the prefect balance, of faith, friendship and romance and I look forward to reading other books in the series. 

 

 

 

I received a complimentary copy   from the publishers. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone. 

Point of Danger review

 Title: Point of Danger

Author: Irene Hannon

Ch: 27 plus epilogue

Pg:  378

Series: Triple Threat book

 Genre:  Christian Suspense with a hint of romance

 Rating: 4 stars

 
Publisher:  Revell

 

Irene Hannon has done it again. She's written a Christian Suspense that I couldn't put down, but also didn't want it to end. Point of Danger is the first book the Triple Threat series.   

When Eve Reilly starts receiving threats  because of her radio show  Police detective Brent Lange  will do his best to protect her. 

 

Irene Hannon has been one of go to authors for Christian Suspense since I discovered her writing after being introduce to Christian Suspense  as a genre by author Dee Henderson.  What keeps me coming back to Irene's books is the balance that she gives to the suspense and the romance. With her books the suspense is the main focus with the romance subtly  woven through the story.  Which is how I tend to like my suspense and Point of Danger is no different.  I look forward to the next book in the series as well as any more suspense from Irene Hannon.

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher a part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone. 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.