You know the
saying about kicking you when you’re down? That is probably how Trish Bailey
feels right now. She’s stressed with the demands of her teaching job, her
ailing mother and tragedy from her not-too-distant past. And, as her mother’s
accountant, Matthew Parker, has pointed out, Trish has been having memory
lapses. Could it be that one of those lapses led to a tragic death? Trish is certainly
wondering and doubting herself, not to mention the scrutiny she’s now receiving
from the police.
Because he’s on a night shift
rotation, Detective Colin Flynn gets called onto the case. He’s immediately
drawn to Trish, but he mustn’t let personal feelings interfere with workplace
professionalism. As new details emerge and answers come for some things, he
realizes that there is more than just an accidental death – like, it likely
wasn’t accidental. What is at work isn’t just dangerous, it could be deadly,
and Trish could be in the line of fire, even as an innocent.
“Dangerous Illusions” is an
inspirational, romantic suspense fiction novel. It is the first in Hannon’s Code of Honor series. In the only other
book I’d read from this author, I found myself wanting more from the story, but
that was not the case with this story. There was intrigue and a smart twist revolving
around the antagonist. The female protagonist, while not immune to
vulnerability, showed grit and strength against all that was stacked against
her. Her life has been fractured multiple times over, but she perseveres and
endures. And while Colin wants to be her constant rescuer, he also acknowledges
her strength. They both need strength to stay afloat in the murky, turbulent
waters that are beneath the placid surface of the seemingly straightforward plotline.
This was a good start to a new series.
* 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
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