Dangerous Illusions

October 9, 2017
Hannon (Hope Harbor) gets her Code of Honor romantic suspense series off to a strong start. After Trish Bailey’s husband and father die in a car crash, her only surviving family member is her mother. Lately, Trish has been having memory lapses, and when her mother dies suddenly from overdosing on medication, Trish becomes a suspect. Could she have miscounted her mother’s medication during one of her memory gaps? Her late mother’s accountant, Matt Parker, almost immediately attempts to woo her under the pretense of comforting her and also pushes to become more involved in managing Trish’s wealthy family’s philanthropic foundation. Meanwhile, the detective investigating the death of her mother, Colin Flynn, is a much more appealing romantic alternative; he has a genuine interest in finding out what happened and doesn’t believe Trish was involved. When the reason for Trish’s memory lapses comes to light and she becomes the victim of an attack, Colin’s desire to protect Trish deepens, as do his feelings for her. Outside of Trish’s outward commitment to God, faith elements are light. The suspenseful conclusion and believable romantic element will leave readers eager for the next installment. Agent: Chip MacGregor, MacGregor Literary.

Therese Plummer's narration of Hannon's work creates an instant sense of dread that increases as the story continues. Her ability to capture the characters' wry sense of humor creates the sensation of stopping at the top of a roller coaster only to plunge down screaming as the next scene unfolds. Trish Bailey's memory lapses make her the suspect in a murder investigation after a tragic death is linked to her. Detective Colin Flynn is on the case but cannot seem to reconcile what he finds out with what he knows about Trish. A sinister force is at work, desperate that neither Trish nor Colin learn the truth. And their growing feelings for each other may prove too much of a distraction and cost them their lives. C.L.S. � AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine