{"id":1060,"date":"2009-02-09T00:30:15","date_gmt":"2009-02-09T05:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/\/?p=1060"},"modified":"2009-02-09T00:37:05","modified_gmt":"2009-02-09T05:37:05","slug":"against-all-odds-by-irene-hannon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=1060","title":{"rendered":"Against All Odds by Irene Hannon"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

This week, the<\/span>
\nChristian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/span><\/a>
\nis introducing<\/span>
\n Against All Odds<\/a><\/span>
\nRevell (February 1, 2009)
\nby
\nIrene Hannon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Irene Hannon is an award-winning author who took the publishing world by storm at the tender age of 10 with a sparkling piece of fiction that received national attention.<\/p>\n

Okay\u2026maybe that\u2019s a slight exaggeration. But she was one of the honorees in a complete-the-story contest conducted by a national children\u2019s magazine. And she likes to think of that as her \u201cofficial\u201d fiction-writing debut.<\/p>\n

Since then, she has written more than 25 romance and romantic suspense novels that have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Her books have been honored with the coveted RITA award from Romance Writers of America (the \u201cOscar\u201d of romantic fiction), the HOLT Medallion and a Reviewer\u2019s Choice award from Romantic Times BOOKreviews magazine.<\/p>\n

Irene, who holds a B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in journalism, juggled two careers for many years until she gave up her executive corporate communications position with a Fortune 500 company to write full. She is happy to say she has no regrets! As she points out, leaving behind the rush-hour commute, corporate politics and a relentless BlackBerry that never slept was no sacrifice.<\/p>\n

In her spare time, Irene enjoys hamming it up in community musical theater productions. A trained vocalist, she has sung the leading role in numerous musicals, including \u201cSouth Pacific,\u201d \u201cBrigadoon,\u201d \u201cOklahoma\u201d \u201cThe King and I\u201d and \u201cAnything Goes.\u201d She also regularly performs with a six-person musical review troupe and is a cantor at her church (where she does NOT ham it up!).<\/p>\n

When not otherwise occupied, Irene loves to cook and garden. She and her husband also enjoy traveling, Saturday mornings at their favorite coffee shop and spending time with family. They make their home in Missouri.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>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\u2019t 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\u2026until a chilling warning convinces her that the danger is very real\u2014and escalating. As Coop and his partner do their best to keep her safe, David Callahan continues his work\u2014triggering an abduction that puts his daughter\u2019s life at risk. And with every second that ticks by, Coop knows that the odds of saving the only woman who has ever managed to breach the walls around his heart are dropping. Because terrorists aren\u2019t known for their patience\u2014or their mercy.<\/p>\n

If you would like to read the first chapter of Against All Odds<\/a>, go HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn more about Irene and her books on her Website<\/a><\/p>\n

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:<\/p>\n

4 \u00bd-star, \u201cTop Pick\u201d rating from Romantic Times BOOKreviews<\/strong>!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“Brava! Award winner Hannon debuts the heroes of Quantico series with a wonderful
\narray of believable characters, action and suspense that will keep readers glued to each page. Hannon\u2019s extraordinary writing, vivid scenes and surprise ending come together for a not-to-be-missed reading experience.\u201d
\n~Romantic Times BOOKreviews~<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cI found someone who writes romantic suspense better than I do. I highly recommend Against All Odds as one of the best books I’ve had the privilege of reading this year. This is a captivating, fast-paced, well written romantic suspense destined for my keeper shelf. I loved this book, and highly recommend this author.”
\n~Dee Henderson~<\/strong> Author of the O\u2019Malley Family Series<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

MY REVIEW:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Against All Odds<\/a> is top-notch, edge-of-your seat, keep-you-up-at-night romantic suspense. Characters are well-rounded and real enough to care about. The plot is intelligent with related counter-plots that keep the reader informed but still anticipating the outcome.<\/p>\n

The spiritual status of both Evan and Monica is highlighted throughout the story. Monica, a strong Christian, nevertheless has a problem with unforgiveness toward her father. Evan has a difficult time believing that God even cares. As they endeavor to elude the terrorists who threaten Monica, the ensuing crisis brings both of them to a new understanding of faith.<\/p>\n

I was a bit disappointed at the culmination of one situation in the tale; however it actually brought a more realistic tone to a story that illustrates that life is not all happily ever after.<\/p>\n

I would definitely recommend Against All Odds<\/a> for all who love a good suspense – both men and women.<\/p>\n

Come and visit with some of those posting for this tour:<\/p>\n

Amy at My Life<\/a>
\nAndie at Radiant Light<\/a>
\nApril at Projecting A<\/a>
\nBarbara at Victoria Hill Farm<\/a>
\nBecky at Savvy Mom<\/a>
\nBonnie at Bonnie Writes<\/a>
\nBrittanie at A Book Lover<\/a>
\nCaleb at Reviews Plus+<\/a>
\nCamille at There is a season<\/a>
\nCamy at Camy Tang<\/a>
\nCara at the law, books, and life<\/a>
\nCeeCee at Book Splurge<\/a>
\nChrista at Fairfield Corner Academy<\/a>
\nChristy at My Life in Words\u2026Books\u2026<\/a>
\nCourtney at A Mom Speaks<\/a>
\nDave at The Plot Thickens<\/a>
\nDawn at Book Junkie Confessions<\/a>
\nDeanna at Deannna’s Corner<\/a>
\nDeborah at books, movies and chinese food<\/a>
\nDebra at Soul Reflections<\/a>
\nDeena at A Peek At My Bookshelf<\/a>
\nDelia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats<\/a>
\nEdyth at Great Reads by Jasmine<\/a>
\nElizabeth at Count it All Joy<\/a>
\nErnie at Writing: My Adventures In Words<\/a>
\nGretchen at Inspire Me<\/a>
\nHeidi at Reviews By Heidi<\/a>
\nJanis at The Nearsighted Bookworm<\/a>
\nJanna at Cornhusker Academy<\/a>
\nJendi at Jendi’s Journal<\/a>
\nJennifer at So Many Books\u2026So Little Time<\/a>
\nKara at Ramblings-n-Writings<\/a>
\nKelly at A Disciple’s Steps<\/a>
\nKim at Window To My World<\/a>
\nKim at Rainy Day Diamonds<\/a>
\nKris at Nunc Scio quit sit amor<\/a>
\nKristi at Stamped With Grace<\/a>
\nKristinia at Loving Heart Mommy<\/a>
\nLeah at Ponderings From My Heart<\/a>
\nLeslie at A Little Bit Of Sunlight<\/a>
\nLinda at Reading For His Glory<\/a>
\nLisa at Musings<\/a>
\nMargaret at Creative Madness<\/a>
\nMarjorie at The Writer’s Tool<\/a>
\nMelissa at LifeWithTwo<\/a>
\nMichelle at Edgy Inspirational Author<\/a>
\nMichelle at Michelle’s Great Blogs<\/a>
\nNicole at Into The Fire<\/a>
\nNora at Finding Hope Through Christian Fiction<\/a>
\nPam at Pam’s Private Reflections<\/a>
\nPam at Daysong Reflections<\/a>
\nRulan at Fiction Showcase<\/a>
\nRuth at Booktalk & more…<\/a>
\nRyan at loves to read<\/a>
\nSally at Book Critiques<\/a>
\nStephanie at Olive Tree<\/a>
\nStormi at Mystery, Suspense, And God, Oh My!<\/a>
\nSunny at That Book Addiction<\/a>
\nSusan at New Every Morning<\/a>
\nTakiela at Beauty 4 Ashes<\/a>
\nTara at Tara’s View Of The World<\/a>
\nTiffany at Snapshots Of Life<\/a>
\nVicki at Vicki Tiede<\/a>
\nWinter at Rodeo with A Twist Of Suspense<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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