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Against All Odds (Center Point Christian Mystery (Large Print)) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Irene Hannon (Author)
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Center Point Christian Mystery (Large Print) March 2009
Her life is in danger... and so is his heart

For FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Evan Cooper, dignitary protection duty should have been a piece of cake. Unfortunately, Monica Callahan--refusing to be intimidated--isn't making it easy. When there is a terrorist threat against her life, 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.
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Brava! Award winner Hannon debuts the Heroes of Quantico series with a wonderful array of believable characters, action and suspense that will keep readers glued to each page. Hannon's extraordinary writing, vivid scenes and surprise ending come together for a not-to-be-missed reading experience. --Jennifer Reyes --Review by RT Book Reviews --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Her life is in danger--and so is his heart.

For FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Evan Cooper and his partner, dignitary protection duty should have been a piece of cake. Unfortunately, beautiful but determined 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 her safe, the threat against Monica is rising. 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. After all, terrorists aren't known for their patience--or their mercy.

Irene Hannon is the author of more than twenty-five novels. Her books have been honored with the coveted RITA® Award from Romance Writers of America, the HOLT Medallion, and the Reviewer's Choice Award from Romantic Times BOOKreviews magazine. A former corporate communications executive with a Fortune 500 company, Irene now writes full time. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, long walks, cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with family. She and her husband make their home in Missouri.

For more information about Irene and her books, visit her website at www.irenehannon.com. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 415 pages
  • Publisher: Center Point Large Print; Lrg edition (March 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1602853959
  • ISBN-13: 978-1602853959
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,120,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Irene Hannon is the best-selling author of more than 35 novels. Her books have been honored with the coveted RITA Award from Romance Writers of America, the HOLT Medallion, the Reviewer's Choice Award from Romantic Times BOOKreviews magazine and the Daphne du Maurier Award for mystery/suspense. Irene and her husband make their home in Missouri, USA. Irene invites you to visit her at her website, www.irenehannon.com

 

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80 of 84 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, March 6, 2009
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I absolutely LOVED this book! As a huge fan of Dee Henderson, I was enthusiastic to note that she endorsed this book as similar to her own series. I couldn't agree more! The plotline is suspenseful and intelligent. The characters are extremely well developed - so much so that you are very disappointed when their story ends. The romance is tender but believable. And the message of forgiveness is a tremendous and inspiring reminder to all. I am so excited that this is but the first in the series - I eagerly await book #2!

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44 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars If you like Vince Flynn or Tom Clancy..., April 13, 2010
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First, this is not necessarily a Christian woman's girly book. Yes, it has the bible and God sprinkled through out but it is not in your face, down your throat!
Second, I love spy stories, fiction and non-fiction stories about terrorism and such. I have read all of Vince Flynn's books and I am a female (not his target audience) but this book was a good read. It was free when I got it so I figured I would try it but I will pay for future books.
That being said, it did not go into the battles and history of the characters as far as the motivating factors but did give enough information to keep my from questioning the basic story line.
Worth the read!
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28 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling Plot, February 9, 2009
Do you know of anyone who has trouble relating to a family member? Most of us have or have had problems in this area. Monica, one of the characters in this tale, won't even take her father's phone calls! Communication and the lack of it is one of the themes in this suspense-driven novel. As Monica says, "As important as it is for people to talk the walk, it's just as important to learn to listen with the heart as well as the ears." Sometimes people communicate by doing, rather than by talking.

Another theme is forgiveness, and the damage involved when a person refuses to forgive. Another character states, "Forgiveness is hard, honey. But it's what God calls us to. Besides, as some wise person once said, holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It hurts you a lot more than it hurts them."

I can't say much about the compelling plot because I don't want to ruin it for you. Romance, terrorism, Middle East, Afghanistan, FBI, kidnapping, hostage rescue team, diplomat, murder, relationships, women in distress, safe house, and bombs are all included in this Christian Fiction. This will keep any reader's attention.

I do not agree with the theology that has one person asking God for forgiveness for someone else. Other than that, it is an exciting book to read.
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