"Tangled Webs" by Irene Hannon

Tangled Webs (Oct. 4, 2016) by Irene Hannon.*

Sometimes a tranquil getaway and/or hideaway is not so tranquil. The peacefulness is broken the first night former Army Ranger Finn McGregor hears a scream. It’s from his nearest neighbor in the fictional rural town of Beaumont, MO (not far from Potosi), which is situated adjacent to the very real Mark Twain National Forest. Dana Lewis is having another nightmare. Finn, mortified that he barged in and scared Dana even more, tries to redeem himself by proving a very hard worker, fixing a door and the dock, tending an overgrown flower garden, etc. But Finn’s presence is a balm when someone disquiets Dana’s peaceful environment. The initial prank seems to escalate in menace. Could that menace escalate into violence or even death? Finn will have to rally his combat instincts, and both will have to overcome personal trauma to face what is to come. But amidst the darkness and the danger, perhaps they will also find light and love.

            “Tangled Webs” is an inspirational fiction, romantic suspense novel that is a blend of light and darkness, questions and answers, desperation and prayer, the tranquility of a place loved and the chaos of things gone awry, whether past or present. The storyline is like a puzzle in which all the pieces fit snugly together – that is to say, each part of the story supports the other parts and works cohesively; it makes sense. Still, I was expecting more from this book. Based on the jacket copy and even the cover and title, the storyline seemed so intriguing, but the suspense seemed a little lagging, likely because the antagonist was not a secret. I want there to be unexpected twists and turns. Unfortunately, I did not get that here. But the story is well-written with a solid plot and strong main and supporting characters.

* Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell Books. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions are expressly 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.”