Eighteen months ago, Nora James watched as her father was shot in an alley--and then she fled. She changed her name, her appearance and her job, hoping to keep her father's shooter at bay. For months, it worked...but now her luck has run out. A ruthless assassin is on her trail, and soon Nora, now known as Danielle, will be found. But this time, she has FBI agent Nate Andersen by her side--right? The handsome agent would give his life to protect Danielle, but he's wary of giving his heart...until a deadly confrontation leaves him with both on the line.
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Eighteen months ago, Nora James watched as her father was shot in an alley--and then she fled. She changed her name, her appearance and her job, hoping to keep her father's shooter at bay. For months, it worked...but now her luck has run out. A ruthless assassin is on her trail, and soon Nora, now known as Danielle, will be found. But this time, she has FBI agent Nate Andersen by her side--right? The handsome agent would give his life to protect Danielle, but he's wary of giving his heart...until a deadly confrontation leaves him with both on the line.
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Liz Johnson
Love Inspired Suspense
Steeple Hill Books
2010
ISBN-13:978-0-373-44406-9
Reviewed by Cindy Loven
Nora James, watched in horror as her father was shot in cold blood right in front of her. Hating to leave him there, with the shooter, she knew she had to get away, as he had told her. When she left, she knew she would never see her father again, she was positive he was dead, and she also knew that she had to get lost. Literally, she had to loose herself, change her identity and never return to her home in Portland again, and that is exactly what she did.
What Nora did not realize was, that her father had turned state evidence and was wired with a bug for prosecution purposes and her father also was not dead. The FBI is now looking for her, because the big trial is coming up and the mole in the bad guy's organization had let them know that they too were looking for her and had an idea of the town she was in.
Nathan Andersen, Special FBI agent was sent to the small town of Cresent City, where he rents a small apartment and starts a class at the community college. What Nate didn't count on was a distraction. A distraction of the female form, the mechanic who taught the class at the community college, and who also fixed his car after he busted something on the bottom of the car. Trying to not focus on Danielle, was hard, she was gorgeous, and she had a fun personality, but the really alarming thing was someone was after her. Several someones, it seemed.
Will Nathan find Nora James in the small town of Cresent City, or will he become so distracted by the beautiful Danielle that he fails on this special mission?
I enjoyed Liz Johnson's fast moving story, it kept my attention and I was happy to see that my suspect list was correct. Danielle and Nathan's faith were very evident in this book, and was a great part of the story! 215 pages $5.50 US 4 stars
Love Inspired Suspense
Steeple Hill Books
2010
ISBN-13:978-0-373-44406-9
Reviewed by Cindy Loven
Nora James, watched in horror as her father was shot in cold blood right in front of her. Hating to leave him there, with the shooter, she knew she had to get away, as he had told her. When she left, she knew she would never see her father again, she was positive he was dead, and she also knew that she had to get lost. Literally, she had to loose herself, change her identity and never return to her home in Portland again, and that is exactly what she did.
What Nora did not realize was, that her father had turned state evidence and was wired with a bug for prosecution purposes and her father also was not dead. The FBI is now looking for her, because the big trial is coming up and the mole in the bad guy's organization had let them know that they too were looking for her and had an idea of the town she was in.
Nathan Andersen, Special FBI agent was sent to the small town of Cresent City, where he rents a small apartment and starts a class at the community college. What Nate didn't count on was a distraction. A distraction of the female form, the mechanic who taught the class at the community college, and who also fixed his car after he busted something on the bottom of the car. Trying to not focus on Danielle, was hard, she was gorgeous, and she had a fun personality, but the really alarming thing was someone was after her. Several someones, it seemed.
Will Nathan find Nora James in the small town of Cresent City, or will he become so distracted by the beautiful Danielle that he fails on this special mission?
I enjoyed Liz Johnson's fast moving story, it kept my attention and I was happy to see that my suspect list was correct. Danielle and Nathan's faith were very evident in this book, and was a great part of the story! 215 pages $5.50 US 4 stars
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Nora James is on the run after watching the ruthless shooting of her father during a back alley business deal gone wrong. Fearing for her life, she changes her name and lays low as a small time mechanic in a tucked away town in Colorado. Making only a few friends, "Danielle" trusts no one and is constantly looking over her shoulder, waiting for the day that her father's killer makes her his next victim. 18 months into her new life Danielle succumbs to a life of fear and loneliness until one day FBI agent Nate Anderson unwittingly walks into her life. Nate's appearance isn't a moment too soon as one mysterious event after another sends Danielle into a panic. Together Nate and Danielle set out to find her father's killer, before he finds her. Only in the end, they find much more than they bargained for...
Vanishing Act is a very fast paced, easy to read mystery with a side of romance. If you are looking for a quick read this may be the book for you, however if you are looking for something more substantial you won't be finding it in this book. The plot is fairly transparent and the spark ignited between the two main characters is overshadowed by the immature internal dialogue more fitting of two irrational teenagers. However, the the characters are very likable, and the base storyline is great, it just lacks the depth of a really great novel. If you are normally turned off by racy mainstream mystery/romance novels this may suit your reading needs perfectly and is suitable for teens. Hey, for only $5.50U.S. you can't really go wrong.
Vanishing Act is a very fast paced, easy to read mystery with a side of romance. If you are looking for a quick read this may be the book for you, however if you are looking for something more substantial you won't be finding it in this book. The plot is fairly transparent and the spark ignited between the two main characters is overshadowed by the immature internal dialogue more fitting of two irrational teenagers. However, the the characters are very likable, and the base storyline is great, it just lacks the depth of a really great novel. If you are normally turned off by racy mainstream mystery/romance novels this may suit your reading needs perfectly and is suitable for teens. Hey, for only $5.50U.S. you can't really go wrong.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I'm not a fan of romance novels, but Liz and I have a "working" relationship. I chose to go ahead and read Vanishing Act, though it took me far too long to get to it!
I never expected to like this book. I didn't want to like this book. It's a romance novel. Shades of Harlequin! I expected it to be like so many of those books assigned in English Lit class that bored me to tears and I waded through just because I had to.
The only problem I experienced with Vanishing Act was that of letting other things go in order to spend time reading it! Can you say late dinner & dusty house?
Fast-paced, well written, realistic characters made this book very enjoyable. I recommend it to anyone who would like some R&R and downtime.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Liz Johnson Books and Steeple Hill Books as part of their book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. 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 never expected to like this book. I didn't want to like this book. It's a romance novel. Shades of Harlequin! I expected it to be like so many of those books assigned in English Lit class that bored me to tears and I waded through just because I had to.
The only problem I experienced with Vanishing Act was that of letting other things go in order to spend time reading it! Can you say late dinner & dusty house?
Fast-paced, well written, realistic characters made this book very enjoyable. I recommend it to anyone who would like some R&R and downtime.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Liz Johnson Books and Steeple Hill Books as part of their book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. 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."
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Romantic Suspense - Vanishing Act
I have often heard mass market romance such as those published by Harlequin criticized as inferior. I have subscribed to the Love Inspired Suspense series for several years now... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Daysong Reflections
Vanishing Act
Nora is huddled in a dark Lincoln Town Car parked in an alley when she hears her father's voice outside. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. B
Don't hesitate-- buy
I'll confess, when I read the back of this book, I expected to be able to predict the plot, the twists, and the outcome. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mommx9
Mystery plus Romance equals Great Read
"Vanishing Act" by Liz Johnson was a fun book to read. I love a great mystery with suspense and a little romance, and her book was like a nummy truffle. Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. Wieters
Good, quick read
The book starts out right in the thick of things -- Nora James has been kidnapped in an effort to get at her father. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Kelsey
Review: Vanishing Act.
I finished Vanishing Acts tonight, my 38th book of 2010! Liz's genre is one I've never read before, which is cleverly referred to as 'love inspired suspense'. Catchy. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Rebecca H. Christensen
Good Read
Nora James watches in horror as her father is shot in an alley. She narrowly escapes and flees the life she has always known. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jodie A. Wolfe
As good as her debut novel.
This book was provided for review by the author.
Having read Johnson's first book I had high expectations for this one, and I wasn't disappointed. Read more
Having read Johnson's first book I had high expectations for this one, and I wasn't disappointed. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jennifer
Vanishing Act
For eighteen months, Nora James has been on the run. After seeing her father murdered, she moved to a small town, changed her name to Danielle and became an auto mechanic. Read more
Published 21 months ago by C. Kendall
Don't vanish before you read this book
An author I know once wrote a book called Vanishing Act; I once read it and now will review it.
Nora James is separated from her father and her true identity due to one... Read more
Nora James is separated from her father and her true identity due to one... Read more
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