this was... a lot.

"christian fiction" instills a certain kind of fear in me, but i was morbidly curious. i needed to know if my idea of what it would be was right or if i was being too harsh.

i think i was right.

it might be important to preface this by saying, i'm not an atheist. i feel like most people will see this and just dismiss me as a millennial atheist who hates god or whatever and that's why my review is so negative - but i'm not that! i'm not a christian, either, though i was raised in christianity. my grandmother is a preacher, i attended a month-long bible camp every summer for years, and church like 3 times a week. so i think i understand christianity.

and to me? this isn't a "christian book."

aside from a handful of throwaway lines about attending church and believing in god's plans, the main characters don't really seem christian. of course, there's no one 'true' way to practice your religion, but to act as if their every action is directly fueled by their religion is a little misguided to me. attending church doesn't make you a christian, despite what eve and brent both believe; the rest of their characters is filled out by comically stereotypical conservative views, so i guess the overall point is supposed to be conservative = christian, which is... not true.

the republican idea of christianity is a very specific and narrow view that, to me, isn't really christianity. they don't believe in loving thy neighbor, nor do they afford anyone respect, and neither does eve reilly. she dismisses the idea of police brutality, of racism, of any sort of discrimination, believing that the left is really "destroying" the "ideas" that "this nation was founded upon." this is always funny to me because this nation was founded on the genocide of the indigenous people, but there's no mention of the brutality they faced, nor the fact that people originally colonized this country to escape the religious persecution of the church in england and to like, be able to practice their religion differently... but whatever.

the main plot of this book is that eve is being threatened with notes and fake bombs because of her conservative talkshow, where she's like, Super Eloquent And Stuff, absolutely owning the left on topics like abortion and racism and police brutality, the latter both totally not being a thing, of course. and honestly, the presentation is hilarious. every thought and piece of dialogue she has where she espouses her belief is so stilted and jarring because No One Talks Like That, yet she's constantly praised for how she can articulate an argument. and of course, the whiny liberal babies who try to argue with her can't string a word together; the idea that the left is ignorant and can't speak and therefore resort to violence is constant throughout, as is the implied narrative of conservatives being hotter and just all-around better. the left are painted as lazy, violent, uneducated, ugly, fat and unable to carry a conversation, but eve and brent are toned and beautiful and healthy and active and oh my god! they read books! they're geniuses!

are you kidding?

there's a point where it just feels like satire. the characterizations are so heavy-handed that it's like conservatives are being mocked, especially with phrases like "antifa folks" "antifa people" "anti-government antifa factions"... it's so painful and stupid and honestly laughable if it didn't hurt so much. "antifa" is presented as this shadowy organization. irene hannon, do you know what antifa is? "antifa" is just a shorthand for anti-fascist. there is no "movement", no "group", no leaders; if you oppose fascism, then guess what! you're antifa! welcome to the revolution. are there specific groups out there dedicated to fighting fascism? yes! but they aren't called antifa.

to once again hammer home how this feels like a parody: the reveal of one of the people threatening eve (it's two separate people who have been harassing her) is that her 80 year old neighbor has an NSA level setup in her basement where she's been "coordinated" country-wide antifa terrorist attacks.

i am not making this up. the villain of the book is an 80 year old woman who has NSA-type surveillance and is the head of antifa operating out of her basement.

it's just so stupid and so so so tone deaf. "antifa zealots", as eve calls them, are painted as the aggravators, the violent ones, but it just feels like a fever dream. because irene hannon is constantly bringing up valid points about the left's criticism of capitalism and essentially proving that the government is, in fact, Bad, by bringing up actual racist stuff. like. it's being acknowledged! but antifa are the bad guys! i'm so confused!

near the end, when someone is trying to kill eve, her bland cardboard love interest boyfriend says "saint louis can't afford another michael brown incident," and then eve has some stupid line (paraphrasing because i refuse to read it again) about how accusations of racism and discrimination can tear apart a neighborhood.

you're so damn close to getting it right. these incidents do tear people apart but because they're HAPPENING.

it's just so bizarre and disgusting and misinformed and written solely for people who want to live in their tiny bubble and have their racist, sexist, anti-lgbt attitudes justified under the guise of following their religion. this isn't christian fiction, it's conservative propaganda.

there is just so much more i could say but i'm just baffled that this is real. the last thing i'll touch on is how gross the romance is. eve pressures and tries to manipulate brent into being with her, kisses him without his consent, and it's all framed as romantic. like, he's going through some traumatic stuff and isn't ready for a relationship because he doesn't feel like one would be healthy for him but she keeps screaming how crazy and stupid it is that he won't give her a chance. like. are you kidding me?

but it's okay because he realizes he doesn't want her to die and i guess that means he's in love with her and not, like, doing his job. he is a cop, you know?? isn't he supposed to care about people?? serve and protect?
(i hope you can understand the sarcasm.)

anyway, black lives matter, fascism is bad, and this book is almost as bad. -5 stars.

When Opposing Views Collide...

This was my first novel by Irene Hannon and it certainly won’t be my last! This was such a great read and loaded with lots of points of views, as well as lots of twists. So get ready!

Eve Reilly is a conservative radio host who begins receiving threats based on her views. Enter rookie Detective Brent Lange who is assigned to her case and must figure out who is behind the increasingly alarming threats. Oh and there’s some Christian romance thrown in there too.

The multiple narrators threw me at first, but once I figured out when a new narrator was about to start, it was easy to follow along with the book. I adored Eve, her sisters, and her handsome detective! Hannon really knows how to bring characters to life and has really found a calling in the Romance/Thriller genre. I’m excited to read the second book and will definitely be recommending this one to everyone I know!

Point of Danger is the first book in the Triple Threat Novel series. The author, Irene Hannon, publishes one intriguing mystery after another, and you really can never go wrong picking up one of her books.

This book introduces us to Eve Reilly, a Christian radio personality and strong female character. She is willing to tell listeners what she believes no matter how they react to what she has to say, and believe me, there are those who would like nothing better than to have her silenced. (It seems like Irene has really hit on an element of our life today with this, since there are so many people who are antagonistic toward those who have a different opinion.) Detective Brent is an important part of this story, as he works to find out who is targeting Eve.

Hannon does a really nice job of bringing the characters to life and even delving into some of the issues Brent has from a difficult upbringing. The book takes some interesting, and very surprising turns until it is resolved at the end. Since this is a Christian fiction book, there are some details about the characters faith life included in the book, and of course, the characters don’t curse or leap into bed with people they barely know by the tenth page like so many of the other books on the market.

This is definitely a five star book.

A ticking bomb in your doorstep! Eve Reilly is used to people disagreeing with her opinions, stirring up controversy with her radio talk show but she didn’t count on this. Brent Lange is the detective assigned to investigate the incident and he didn’t count on his emotional reaction to this opinionated redhead.
Good story, clearly setting up a series that will involve Eve’s two sisters. An enjoyable read.
Thank you Netgalley for the digital copy in exchange for my comments.

I have been a fan of Irene Hannon’s suspense novels for a long time. They follow a consistent pattern of strong characters solving complex cases. While I loved the suspense in this book, with misdirects, lots of perspectives from different characters to confuse the reader as to who was behind everything and a massive surprise when the bad guys were revealed, the book has a political undercurrent that comes through the characters’ actions and statements, as well as the positioning of other characters and events, which detracted from my enjoyment of the story.

Eve Reilly hosts a radio talk show where she shares and defends her controversial, conservative beliefs. But when a bomb is left on her doorstep, it seems someone wants her to stop talking. With the help of Police Detective Brent Lange, Eve decides she won’t back down as the police try to discover who is behind the threats, even as more threats emerge and grow increasingly menacing.

The romance between Eve and Brent evolves in Hannon’s usual style, with instant attraction and a growing connection between the characters as they work the case. Eve and Brent also have the opportunity to talk about their past relationships.

Eve doesn’t shy away from speaking about and defending her beliefs. Most of the controversial topics she speaks about on her radio show are not mentioned directly in the book, but from things she thinks, says and does the reader can gather that Eve strongly believes in the constitutional right to carry weapons, is against abortion, and is a strong Republican. The book also makes mentions of protests and violence started and carried out by antifa groups (but makes no mention of far-right groups causing violence or starting violent protests) and the book makes statements such as the following:

“Disputes about discrimination or race relations or anarchy or a dozen other lighting-rod issues could rip a community apart.” (not that discrimination and racial inequality are what rip apart communities).

“Thank God there were men and women who were willing to put their life on the line every day to keep citizens safe, despite the constraints and lawsuits and vilification that had become part of a career in law enforcement.” (and nothing about the effect of men and women who have committed atrocious acts in the name of law enforcement, or corruption or police violence.)

For some readers, I realise this will be a nice reflection of their own views, and for others it will be confronting.

The character perspectives are many in this book and they very quickly jump from character to character. It was sometimes hard to keep up, and I found myself rereading passages to figure out whose head I was in now. However, these multiple viewpoints gave the author many opportunities to provide false leads and multiple suspects, which increased the tension.

The publishers provided an advanced readers copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.

As a reader it's definitely important to make your own judgements on characters, which is why I am giving this honest review of Eve Reilly who is the main protagonist of this novel. Her success is built on her controversial conservative opinions and she does not hide away from her own truth which is very admirable. However when she starts receiving threats to her home starting off with a bomb and then escalating further as it becomes clear that someone is out to silence her for good.

Hannon has talent in creating suspenseful chapters that do make you want to read on. However from a personal perspective I disliked the main character Eve and further disliked the fawning of detective Brent Lange who was assigned to work her case. I was drawn to the book for the mysterious thriller element, however I felt that the Christian subtext drowned out the excitement of mystery for me.

Thanks verbally for allowing me to read this book. I have read many of Irene Hannon's books and this one did not disappoint. Radio host Eve Reilly has been getting death threats. This book kept me hooked from the first page until the last one.

Radio talk show host Eve Reilly is used to backlash from her pot-stirring on-air commentary and interviews, but now it seems a disgruntled listener is resorting to more than angry words to express their displeasure. When a suspicious package arrives on her doorstep, Eve turns to law enforcement for help.


Police detective Brent Lange can't find any evidence to link the string of unsettling incidents that follows, but he's convinced they're connected. As the harassment grows more menacing, it becomes clear someone wants Eve's voice silenced--permanently.

But unless he can track down her foe, fast, the gutsy woman who is willing to take risks for what she believes--and who is swiftly winning his heart--may not survive.

This book could have been taken straight from todays headlines. It was a great book and kept me reading when I should have been doing other things. I recommend this book to all mystery/suspense readers.

I was given this book by Revell Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.

I knew when I picked up this book it would be a great one, and boy, it sure didn't disappoint. Irene Hannon did it again, you really don't want to miss this one, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. It will also make you think that you are reading today's headlines, so current!
Who wants Eve dead? Well, you will think you know, but don't get two comfortable, the title will give you a hint, but even then I could not fantom all that happens here.
Beside the evil lurking, and surprises, yes big ones, there is the love of family. Sister's there for one another that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face.
There is also the beginnings of an attraction between the victim Eve and the detective Brent, but most of all these people show a great faith in God.
This is suspense at it's finest!
I received this book through Net Galley and LibraryThing and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.

There are only a handful of authors on my must-read list, but Irene Hannon has earned her place among them. With Point of Danger, she launches a new romantic suspense series filled with such realistic characters and timely threats that its plot could easily be tomorrow’s headline. This page-turner had me losing sleep in the most wonderful way. Hannon never disappoints!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Irene Hannon presents a morning talk show host, Eve Reilly, whose job and life are being threatened from three very distinct directions. Detective Brent Lange will be responsible for following the clues. He has three problems - it is his first case as a newly hired detective and he is quickly falling for Eve and he does not handle relationships well.

The author has created a believable faith-based suspense novel. The context is current starring, among others, none other than the bane of the conservative movement, a group of antifas. The story moves quickly as the reader tracks the various villains found in the story. My only complaint was the transitions found in the middle of most chapters as the spotlight moves from protagonist to detective to antagonist to supporting characters. I found myself having to highlight these unexpected transitions as I tracked the story. I would hope these transitions might be better marked in the final text. In spite of this minor difficulty, I have no problem in giving this a five-star review.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are my own.

Eve Reilly is a radio personality with a big following. She is an activist for conservative causes and has a large fan base but also have a crowd of people that detest her. When one of them leave a fake bomb on her porch and the police are called in to secure the neighborhood she meets detective Brent Lange who is the lead on her case. As more threats come in and Detective Lange works to find some clues that will help solve the case, Eve starts to fall for the detective and vice versa. This is a real whodunnit with surprising twists and turns. I read it in record time and pretty much didn’t put it down from beginning to end.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Holy Cow! Why have I not been reading more of Irene Hannon?! This is the first of a new romantic suspense series and it features Eve Reilly. She is a conservative radio talk show host and someone isn't liking her views. The hero, Brent is a detective working his first offical case and is drawn to Eve from the start. This book has action with page turning suspense and sweet swoony romance with suspects galore. I enjoyed every single thrilling page.

*I received this book from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.

Start with I enjoyed reading this book so much. The only negative comment about it has to do with editing. There is no break points to indicate a new topic or conversation within chapters. It goes from one sentence to another and all of the sudden you realize that it's completely different from the sentence before.
There are a few hot topics and today's media that coincide with what's happening in this book. I think it's a coincidence but it worked for me.

Hannon is one of the few authors I know who can write in two separate genres equally well. I'm excited for this new suspense series and I enjoyed the reference in the book to Hope Harbor.

The suspense starts right up when a ticking box is delivered to Eve Reilly, a controversial radio talk show host. Hannon does a masterful job of setting up multiple people with motive so you're never quite sure who's behind the dark deeds. I did feel that a couple of these simply vanished from the story when their part was done. It felt like there should have been a little more to bring real resolution to those characters and their part.

I always like series that revolve around different family members. Cate and Grace have interesting jobs and I will look forward to getting to know them more in the next books.

There's a lot of danger and a big twist. I enjoyed Brent and his buddies and their camaraderie. I appreciated that Eve and Brent were honest and didn't play mind games with each other. It was refreshing.

Thank you to Revell for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. I'd highly recommend it. All opinions are my own.

Point of Danger is a great read. It held my attention from beginning to end. I got this book as an advanced reader copy and am so glad I did. It was captivating and a fantastic story. Irene Hannon keep the good books coming please!

Fantastic series new series! The Triple Threat series features three sisters each with very different jobs and personalities. Eve, a radio personally with strong conservative opinions has someone out to kill her. A lot of the things going on in this novel focuses on the political atmosphere of today's world. It's refreshing to read about someone with such strong convictions. There is also a romantic touch, but not front and center of the story. The other two sisters are in and out of scenes but the teaser tells of another sister being featured in the next novel. Will be hard to wait for October 2021! Highly recommended!

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Just when you think you've read all the possible story lines, Irene Hannon comes up with a new twist. A radio talk show host is the main character with a bull's eye on her back. She's a strong woman with strong opinions and someone wants her silenced.. The intrigue is stepped up with each chapter. I almost gave up on the book when spousal abuse was introduced in a subplot. But that plot wasn't the focal point of the book, and he got what he deserved. The ending was well played out with plenty of resolution. I look forward to her next book, which is previewed at the end of this one.

This new romantic suspense from Irene Hannon is a winner! Eve is a strong, independent woman with unshakeable convictions, even when faced off against those who disagree with her. Brent is a detective who is excellent at his job, but doubts his heart will ever allow him to find a lasting, loving relationship. They’re thrown together when Eve’s livelihood, and perhaps her life, are threatened. The book has plenty of twists and turns, chemistry, and I found it hard to put down. Excellent! I look forward to the next book in the series!

I loved this book! Read it in two days. I love most Irene Hannon so i'm not too surprised but this was one of the better ones.
Eve Reily is a radio talk show host who is used to drawing controversy and has had her share of angry listeners. But now it appears a listener is out for revenge . A suspicious package arrives at Eves doorstep and law enforcement gets involved. Detective Brent Lange is put on the case and is worried this threat is more than just a package. While trying to find the culprit or culprits these two develop a connection that Eve hopes she will survive to explore.
I love how Hannon put a story that is extremely relevant to today's events and a relationship that isn't an easy breezy love story. It's realistic and relatable. The suspense is enough to keep you reading and guessing until the end. I am also excited that this is book one of a series! I'm assuming the other books will be about Eve's sisters and I can't wait to read their stories.
Thank you Netgalley for the advance copy of this book.