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A grieving mother. A mysterious child. And a dedicated PI who's determined to solve the puzzle.

For three years, Kate Marshall has been mourning the loss of her husband and four-year-old son in a boating accident. But when she spots a familiar-looking child on a mall escalator, she's convinced it's her son. With police skeptical of her story, she turns to private investigator Connor Sullivan for help. As the former Secret Service agent digs ...
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Overview

A grieving mother. A mysterious child. And a dedicated PI who's determined to solve the puzzle.

For three years, Kate Marshall has been mourning the loss of her husband and four-year-old son in a boating accident. But when she spots a familiar-looking child on a mall escalator, she's convinced it's her son. With police skeptical of her story, she turns to private investigator Connor Sullivan for help. As the former Secret Service agent digs into the case, the boating "accident" begins to look increasingly suspicious. But if Kate's son is alive, someone is intent on keeping him hidden--and may go to lethal lengths to protect a sinister secret.
As Irene Hannon's many fans have come to expect, Deceived is filled with complex characters, unexpected twists, and a riveting plotline that accelerates to an explosive finish.

Praise for Irene Hannon's Private Justice Series

"Yet another in the line of terrific reads by this author . . . rich with suspense."--Suspense Magazine on Deceived

"A home run."--Library Journal on Trapped

"Spine-tingling."--Booklist on Trapped

"Just the right amount of suspense, danger, and deception."--New York Journal of Books on Trapped

"An engaging, satisfying tale."--Publishers Weekly on Vanished

"A wonderful mix of suspense and romance."--RT Book Reviews on Vanished

Irene Hannon is the author of more than forty-five novels, including Vanished, Trapped, and the bestselling Heroes of Quantico and Guardians of Justice series. Her books have been honored with two coveted RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, a Carol Award, two HOLT Medallions, a Daphne du Maurier Award, two Reviewers' Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews magazine, a Retailers' Choice Award, and a National Readers' Choice Award. In addition, she is a Christy Award finalist, and Booklist included one of her novels in its "Top 10 Inspirational Fiction" list for 2011. Learn more at www.irenehannon.com.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780800721251
  • Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 10/7/2014
  • Series: Private Justice Series , #3
  • Pages: 416
  • Sales rank: 42996
  • Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 1.20 (d)

Meet the Author

Irene Hannon is the author of more than forty-five novels, including Vanished, Trapped, and the bestselling Heroes of Quantico and Guardians of Justice series. Her books have been honored with two coveted RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, a Carol Award, two HOLT Medallions, a Daphne du Maurier Award, two Reviewers' Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews magazine, a Retailers' Choice Award, and a National Readers' Choice Award. In addition, she is a Christy Award finalist, and Booklist included one of her novels in its "Top 10 Inspirational Fiction" list for 2011. She lives in Missouri. Learn more at www.irenehannon.com.
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  • Posted Sat Sep 27 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Deceived, A Private Justice Novel by Irene Hannon ISBN 978-0-80

    Deceived, A Private Justice Novel by Irene Hannon
    ISBN 978-0-8007-2125-1
    Christian Fiction, Romance, Suspense
    On her husbands birthday Kate Marshall receives word her husband and young son Kevin have died in a tragic boating accident. Her life will never be the same. But on a lunch time trip to the Mall, she spots a young boy who is hauntingly familiar in his appearance and voice of Kevin. Can this be her son? Kate hires Conner’s PI firm to help solve the puzzle of who Greg and Todd Sanders really are.
    The Author Irene Hannon has done a fantastic job of bring a compelling Christian story to life with strong characters. She combines mystery, spine tingling drama and deception that results in a novel that will keep you at the edge of your seat. I give Deceived 5 stars and highly recommend it to all who love a good mystery, suspense, a little romance and Christian Fiction. Deceived is book 3 of the Private Justice. Book 1 Vanished & Book 2 Trapped were just as good and all can be read as a stand alone book.
    I want to give a high-five to the author Irene Hannon and publisher Revell for bringing gripping Christian books that are entertaining and give hope to the reader with stories of faith. You hit it out the ball park with this one. I was provided me with this book in exchange for my honest review and I am so grateful for their, the authors and publishers generosity.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted Thu Oct 09 00:00:00 EDT 2014

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    Irene Hannon in her new book ¿Deceived¿ Book Three in the Privat

    Irene Hannon in her new book “Deceived” Book Three in the Private Justice series published by Revell Books takes us into the lives of Kate Marshall and Connor Sullivan.




    From the back cover: A grieving mother. A mysterious child. And a dedicated PI who’s determined to solve the puzzle.




    For three years, Kate Marshall has been mourning the loss of her husband and four-year-old son in a boating accident. But when she spots a familiar-looking child on a mall escalator, she’s convinced it’s her son. With police skeptical of her story, she turns to private investigator Connor Sullivan for help. As the former Secret Service agent digs into the case, the boating “accident” begins to look increasingly suspicious. But if Kate’s son is alive, someone is intent on keeping him hidden–and may go to lethal lengths to protect a sinister secret.




    As Irene Hannon’s many fans have come to expect, Deceived is filled with complex characters, unexpected twists, and a riveting plotline that accelerates to an explosive finish.




    Whenever I see Irene Hannon’s name on a book I know that I am in for a very exciting read.  And with “Deceived” I think she far outshines in the excitement category.  I think this is Ms. Hannon’s best work so far, she just keeps getting better and better.  There was a boating accident and Kate’s husband and son died but no bodies. Now it is three years later and Kate sees who she believes is her son, alive. Now she has been deceived but no one believes her. It is going to take Connor to separate all the lies to finally uncover the truth. I don’t think you will figure out exactly what is going on until Ms. Hannon lets you in on it at the end. And that’s good.  All of the characters are so well written you begin to think that you have known them all your life and you certainly want them to succeed.  With “Deceived” Ms. Hannon has given us a thriller that becomes more and more exciting until the last hundred pages which is an extremely wild ride.  This is a fun read, it is a fast read, however I do not recommend starting this book late at night because it will cost you sleep as you will not want to put it down.  Ms. Hannon is an excellent writer and knows how to twist your nerve endings as she tightens the suspense.  I recommend this book, and everything else that Ms. Hannon has written, highly!!




    If you missed the interview for “In Harm’s Way” and would like to listen to it and/or would like to hear the previous interviews where we discussed the first and second books of The Heroes of Quantico series please go to Kingdom Hhighlights where they are available On Demand.




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

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  • Posted Wed Oct 08 00:00:00 EDT 2014

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    Irene Hannon's newest release is exquisitely enjoyable. I say t

    Irene Hannon's newest release is exquisitely enjoyable. I say that because her choice of topic and the situations she has crafted are a mother's (and grandmother's) worst nightmare come to life.


    When my youngest daughter was three-years-old, she vanished at a busy shopping mall during December, right in the heart of the Christmas shopping season. My world tilted sideways and I lost all ability to think or function. Thankfully, she was found within 30 minutes...which is a whole other tale...


    ...but that caused me to taste the fear and loss Kate felt over her son. Combine that with the grief of losing your spouse....then have everything you thought was true collide with a new reality, and you'll get a taste of what's in store for readers of "Deceived".


    Irene writes with such realistic grit and exposes a side of life we rarely encounter in our every day lives. But someone somewhere is living out the pages of her gripping stories, which makes the tale all the more gripping.


    I've read most if not all of Irene's novels, and I truly believe this is her best and most intense yet. If she ratchets up the tension any more in future books, I'll have to schedule an appointment with a chiropractor to get the knots out of my muscles after reading!


    My thanks to my friends at Revell Publishing for my complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. If you're searching for intense suspense that leaves you with a sense of true hope by the final page, then you must not miss out on "Deceived".


    And do yourself a huge favor...get the rest of Irene's books, too!

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  • Posted Tue Oct 07 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    A thrilling tale of suspense! Gosh, what an EXCITING story! Dec

    A thrilling tale of suspense!

    Gosh, what an EXCITING story! Deceived was so hard to put down. I couldn't believe it, people had the audacity to interrupt me to do things around the house. They actually thought I should poke my nose out of my book and back into the real world. Crazy I know.

    I read the back cover and just had to read it. From the very first page Irene Hannon had me hooked. And as the story progressed in only got more engrossing. I read a lot of suspense novels and Deceived delivered a plotline that I've never come across before. The idea that a woman might possibly see her dead son, very much alive, three years and hundreds of miles from where he was supposed to have drowned, was incredible and very fascinating.

    I liked how Irene Hannon wrote the story from the perspective of several of the characters. I have read a number of similar-style books so there wasn't much confusion when the perspective changed, it only made the story more interesting and rounded.

    One of my favorite book quotes that I've read this year came from Deceived. “... As for coincidences – I like that old saying about them being small miracles in which God chooses to remain anonymous.” Isn't it so true?

    Deceived is really good with plenty of suspense, lots of danger, and some romance slipped in to make it even better. Irene Hannon seriously knows how to keep a reader glued to the page, Deceived is a story you definitely won't want to miss.

    (I received a copy of this book from Revell Reads in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are entirely my own.)

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  • Posted Mon Oct 06 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    I love the private justice series..  Kate and Connor  are charac

    I love the private justice series..  Kate and Connor  are characters that you will always like.  I don't know how Kate  could stand losing her son and husband and not have gone crazy..  This kept me on the edge of my seat for much of this book.  I received this book from Revell for a fair and honest opinion.

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  • Posted Mon Oct 06 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    I always enjoy a good suspense novel from Irene Hannon. Her styl

    I always enjoy a good suspense novel from Irene Hannon. Her style is quite intriguing to me. From the very beginning you know all the characters involved and you know the overall mystery. What you don't know is the motive, and that is what makes her stories zing.




    I appreciate how Irene uses her characters to move the story-line along. She is masterful at tugging on all of your emotions, especially sympathy. I'm amazed that I almost felt sorry for the villain in this one. He was so loving . . . until he wasn't. 




    In Deceived we meet Kate Marshall three years after her husband and son were supposedly killed in a boating accident. She's finally got her feet back under her and is making a new life for herself in St. Louis. One chance encounter at the mall changes everything.




    Before she can let the incident go she just has to investigate it a bit further. She seeks out Connor Sullivan with Phoenix, Inc., a private investigative firm that specializes in such cases. At first her situation seems like it will be a tragic incidence of mistaken identity, but after digging into it a bit the story gains traction.




    Meanwhile we are introduced to Greg Sanders and his son Todd. They have also recently moved to St. Louis to start a new life. That same chance encounter at the mall has the potential to completely destroy everything he has so meticulously put together.




    This very complex story is so tightly woven that you will be forced to continue reading just to understand why. From the beginning the questions just build and build until finally answers begin to be revealed. This was a stunning end to a great series.




    I'll leave you with my favorite line of the book:




    "Coincidence is a small miracle in which God chooses to remain anonymous" ~ Connor Sullivan in Deceived by Irene Hannon 




    I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.

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  • Posted Mon Oct 06 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Wow. What a twisting and turning plot. So many nearly there enco

    Wow. What a twisting and turning plot. So many nearly there encounters. This book will keep you turning pages late into the night and wanting more.

    Irene has written a story that will speak to the heart of every mother. Your child dead but yet you see a child who looks like your son. How could it be? Kate tries to let the image go but she can’t, so she seeks help and ends up meeting handsome Connor Sullivan.

    The chemistry between these two characters is great but forbidden, since Connor can’t date a client. So what happens when attraction sparks and is undeniable?

    Things I absolutely loved about this book was Irene use of dialogue. It was so natural and real. The whole book seemed so real. Irene doesn’t dance around the attraction between the two characters and the thoughts they have for each other and the struggle to contain it. I also loved the little bits of clues Irene gives you just as you need them.

    Irene Hannon fans will love this book and not be disappointed.


    A copy of this book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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  • Posted Mon Oct 06 00:00:00 EDT 2014

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    Deceived will keep you in suspense... Deceived    Private Justic

    Deceived will keep you in suspense...
    Deceived   
    Private Justice #3   
    By Irene Hannon   

    Three years ago Kate Marshall lost her husband in a boating accident and her young son's body was never found.  Rebuilding her life has brought Kate to St. Louis.  When a chance encounter in a mall makes her doubt her son's assumed death, Kate has no where to turn except Phoenix Inc.

    But can these investigators prove whether or not that a glimpse of a child seen at a St. Louis mall is the son Kate thought she had lost in New York?  Kate needs answers and Connor Sullivan is determined to help her find them.

    First up finding proof that the child Kate thought she had glimpsed is not just a figment of her imagination...

    Deceived is the final book in Irene Hannon's Private Justice series and Connor Sullivan is the Phoenix investigator who takes center stage in this book.  And of course being a character of interest means its time for Connor to take an interest in a client who once the case is resolved may just be more than a former client.

    Cases have a way of taking a dangerous turn and Deceived is right on track if you like your books with a dash of danger mixed with a touch of romance.  Irene's characters make you care about them and they aren't perfect.  They are flawed and know it and they are determined to work through these flaws.

    This is a great escape book if you just want to take a break from the day-to-day stresses of work or if you just want a relaxing book to read over your week-end.  There is nothing quite like a suspense over the week-end to keep you up late into the night.   As an added bonus there is a sneak peek at Irene's new upcoming series Men of Valor ~ Buried Secrets. 

    I was provided a copy of this book through Revell's blogger program in exchange for my honest review.

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  • Posted Sat Oct 04 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Deceived is such a gripping and interesting story! It gets off t

    Deceived is such a gripping and interesting story! It gets off to a wonderful start that grabs the reader and makes it impossible to not care about what happened to Kate Marshall’s family. It is book three in the Private Justice series, but can be read as a stand-alone novel if you haven’t read the other books in the series.

    While this book deals with a woman who’s been widowed and who’s son was killed three years earlier, it is not at all a depressing read. I found Deceived to be riveting, with great suspense. I love the way this author lets the reader into the mind of the “bad guy” in the story, as well as the hero and heroine of the story.

    I couldn’t help but like Kate Marshall and Connor Sullivan, two people who have made mistakes in their past, but have the desire to go forward with their lives in the best way possible. Kate was a very inspiring heroine, trying to rise above the grief that had incapacitated her three years earlier. Connor was professional and dependable. I really liked the way Connor went about his investigation of the claims that Kate brought to him regarding the possibility of spotting a boy that looks and talks just like the child she thought was dead. Very intense stuff!

    I received a complimentary copy of this book from Baker Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review, which I have given.

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  • Posted Thu Oct 02 00:00:00 EDT 2014

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    Kate lost her son and husband three years ago in a boating acci

    Kate lost her son and husband three years ago in a boating accident. But the details of the accident don't add up to her. Her husband's body was found three days after the accident, but her son's body was never recovered. Three years later she spots a boy that looks just like she imagined her son would look now. This leads to a visit with a private investigator. Kate's life will never be the same, no matter what his investigation brings up.

    Several of my friends recommended Hannon, but this was my first chance to read one of her books. I know why she is so highly recommended. The character development is great. The author gave some pretty serious clues to the mysteries right away. But all of the details were still hidden and this is what kept me glued to the book. I liked the subtle romance. It was definitely there, but not over the top for a suspense. There were elements of God woven into the story that gave it an uplifting slant.
    My only complaint, and it's a tiny one, is that the epilogue seemed just a bit cheesy.
    I really enjoyed "meeting" a new author and definitely plan to read more of her books.

    I received this book free of charge from Revell Reads in exchange for my honest review.

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  • Posted Thu Oct 02 00:00:00 EDT 2014

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    Be ready for your heart in your throat type of adventure as you

    Be ready for your heart in your throat type of adventure as you begin turning the pages of Deceived. Don’t know if I could survive all that happened to Kate in this story, and a chance of fate or faith brings her a full turn in recovering from her loss.
    What would bring Kate from New York State to St Louis Missouri? With so much that has happened to her, she is now in a job she is well qualified for, and is giving back to others. What a chance of circumstances are about to happen, and will she be able to trust those who offer help.
    I cannot imagine loosing both my husband and my four year old, and then thinking I’m seeing my child on the elevator. Hearing him use an unusual favorite word, and then you must feel like your dreaming. Could you trust what you think you’ve just seen? We all never want to be in Kate’s shoes, can’t even imagine, your worse nightmare.
    Love how she is led to the best PI agency, and the compassion of one particular agent, Connor Sullivan. I did have different scenarios running through my mind, with Todd and Greg. What a great Dad, Greg is, how could he be evil, must be someone different? You’re going to find you mind almost pulling for the bad guys in this story, but who are the bad guys? I kept trying to find the answers, and they do come, but boy did I have a time guessing! What a great read!

    I received this book through Revell Publishers and was not required to give a positive review.

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  • Posted Thu Oct 02 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Description... Kate Marshall was having a normal day...well

    Description...




    Kate Marshall was having a normal day...well at least as normal as things have been since that awful day when she faced the man saying her beloved husband and young son will not be coming home. She was on her way out of the mall when she heard something familiar...she turned around and gasped...could that be her son? After she calls her son's name the boy turns and she sees a spark of recognition, she knows there is a crazy chance he's still alive. Despite the small amount of information she has to go on, and mall security and local police blowing her off, PI Connor Sullivan takes a leap of faith and dives head first into her case. She feels so grateful to him for believing in her case and seeing that she really isn't crazy...but does she feel something else for the "tall, dark, and handsome" PI? And will she ever see her dear son again despite the dangers?
    There are very few things Connor Sullivan doesn't understand...but why he took this case and why he can't get Kate Marshall out of his head are the exception. He's never gotten personally involved on a case before but Kate's stubbornness and perseverance just draw him closer. As he draws further and further towards a line he does not want to cross, will his morals pull him back to safer ground or is he already caught in Kate's web? And if he is, does he want to be rescued?




    Why I liked it...




    Deceived was an awesome book, more so then I could expect since I haven't read Irene Hannon before. Connor's caring, protective personality is what originally drew me in and as always I loved the chemistry between Kate and Conner but I don't think that is why I really liked the book. I think the main reason I loved this book was because of her characters and how they interacted with each other. The office scenes with Dev, Cal, Nikki, and Connor were great, especially the Dev/Nikki scenes. They really offered the bit of humor this book needed which perfected it. Another main reason I liked it is because, unlike some other novels part of a series, you don't have to read the first couple books to read "Deceived", it can be a very nice stand alone novel as I found out.




    Why I didn't like it...




    The only thing that I really didn't care for about the book was that the story line was very similar to Colleen Coble's "Rock Harbor series". She also "lost" her husband and son but in a plane crash and she found her son might be alive in that series as well. That didn't hinder how much I like either book really, and they do have their differences, but I just kind of knew what was going to happen because of Coble's book. I loved this book despite that though and like I said...there were a lot of differences as well. If you like mysteries, either book is a must read!




    My Rating...
















    I give Deceived four out of five stars!!




    Why my rating is what it is...




    I gave Deceived four out of five stars because for younger readers... the fires, shooting, killing, e.t.c that goes on is not very appropriate and because of the similarities Colleen and Irene had. All in all, it is a great book...go read it!!

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  • Posted Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Great finale! Deceived is the final book in Irene Hannon¿s awar

    Great finale!
    Deceived is the final book in Irene Hannon’s award-winning Private Justice series. I was very excited to read this book, but also disappointed with the knowledge that when the final page was turned, I would be saying “goodbye” to characters I had come to love. I was drawn into the story from the first, though, and quickly forgot my plans to savor it as I rushed to find out what was going to happen next and how everything would play out.
    As always, Ms. Hannon does a fabulous job with the minute details and descriptions, drawing readers into the story with the first sentence. It’s obvious a lot of research went into this book, but she doesn’t overwhelm it with random or useless details. There were actually a couple things I kind of wished she had expounded on a little more, but if she had, it may have been too much and become annoying. While this book is the third one in the series, you technically don’t have to read them in order. It does help, since Conner, Dev, and Cal are in each book and there are a few references made to the previous stories that may not make much sense. But the mysteries don’t overlap the books or anything like that.
    Kate Marshall is the “heroine” and I loved her almost immediately! She is very realistic and I was able to easily relate with her. I loved her strength of character and how she managed to get back up after facing a horrible tragedy. While she is strong, kind, stubborn, and persistent, she is also flawed and broken. I actually found that to be my favorite thing about her. She isn’t made out to be perfect, but rather we are shown her flaws clearly. She often has to lean on the Lord. She is a great balance of strength to stand on her own, but also the wisdom to know when she can’t continue on her own merit.
    Conner Sullivan is a great hero! We met him in each of the previous books, but we still don’t know him well. He is more of a background character in them, so I was very excited to get to know the last member of the Phoenix team. He is the most guarded one of the team, keeping his personal life as private as possible. Though to be honest, he doesn’t really have much of a personal life, prior to meeting Kate. He has had trouble with relationships before and feels guilty for how the last one ended. I loved his care and kindness toward Kate, how he looked beyond her seemingly crazy story and her appearance to really get to know her. He had me sighing and feeling slightly jealous of Kate, that she has such a wonderful guy in her life. I also loved his strength, honesty, and determination, as he attempted to ferret out the answers Kate needed.
    The romance between them was excellently handled. There were sparks from the start, but they each had their own reason for ignoring them. Kate wasn’t sure she could love again, after losing her first husband, and for Conner, there was an unspoken rule about getting personally involved with clients. I loved the chemistry between them, but I also appreciated the self-control they both exerted to keep everything above-board. True love includes putting the other person first, which they both tried to do. Also, a lot of the story focuses on the mystery and what is going on there, so their relationship wasn’t always in the forefront, which I think helped too.
    I really enjoyed the spiritual aspect of this book. In many of Irene’s books, it is fairly light and stays in the background. While that is true of this book as well, it was woven into the story a bit more than usual, but was in no way overwhelming. I enjoyed that it pointed to God through out and encouraged readers to look to Him. Much of it focused on God’s plan for our lives and learning to trust in His leading. One particular sentence that grabbed my attention was this one: “We have one plan for our life, but God often has another.” Pauline Andrews, page 97 This sentence just struck me for some reason and I love the truth in it.
    One thing I did find a little surprising is that I actually didn’t hate the “villain,” for a change. I almost always do in Irene’s books, but I actually kind of sympathized with them and found that while I didn’t like them for what they did to Kate and her family, I couldn’t hate them. I guess that was both a good and a bad thing. It was just a little weird for me to be able to relate to a villain, but it also made them a bit more realistic.
    My only complaint is that I was somewhat disappointed with the suspense. I’m used to Irene’s edge-of-your-seat suspense and there actually wasn’t that much in this book. I was quickly engrossed in it, as usual, it just wasn’t overly suspenseful. The story focused more on the investigation and the characters’ relationships than anything else. I wasn’t that upset about it, because I found the other things very interesting, but I know some of her other fans may be a little upset at the deviation from her usual pattern.
    I highly recommend this book if you enjoy romance and mystery, with a side of suspense.
    I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell for my honest review, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
    *Quotation used with permission from the publisher.

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  • Posted Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Romance and mystery stories are some of my favorite reads.  I lo

    Romance and mystery stories are some of my favorite reads.  I love getting lost in the characters and attempting to figure out the solution
    the mystery – right along with the characters.  I am also a sucker for a happy ending.  If you are interested in the same type of books,
    you may like Deceived by Irene Hannon.

    You will meet Kate, a woman who has found her new normal.  She’s mourned the deaths of her husband and four year old son,
    lost in a boating accident three years earlier.  She’s made a fresh start by moving from New York to Missouri where she now fills her
    days with helping women overcome domestic violence and get their lives back on track.  That is till the day she sees a little boy with his
    daddy at a Saint Louis mall.  Something about the little boy was familiar to Kate – she wonders if he could be her son.  
    Yet how could that be possible?  Then again…all things are possible with God.  

    After the authorities dismiss Kate’s concerns about the boy in the mall, she seeks help from a Private Investigation firm.  P.I. Conner
    promises to consider her case.  He then takes on her case and they both find themselves working together to unravel the mystery.  
    Upon learning there are people interested in the boy, the boy’s dad amps up his efforts to protect his son.  Undaunted, Kate and Connor
    continue their efforts too and they find romance along the way.

    Would I recommend this book?  Yes.  I enjoyed the story and they how the writer unfolded it, page by page.  I also look forward to reading
    other stories by Ms. Hannon.

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  • Posted Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Deceived Author: Irene Hannon Series: Private Justice (Book 3)

    Deceived

    Author: Irene Hannon

    Series: Private Justice (Book 3)

    Paperback: 416 pages

    Publisher: Revell (October 7, 2014)

    Back Cover Description:

    A grieving mother. A mysterious child. And a dedicated PI who’s determined to solve the puzzle.

    For three years, Kate Marshall has been grieving the loss of her husband and their four-year-old son in a boating accident. But when she spots a familiar-looking child on an escalator in the mall, she is convinced it is the son she thought was dead. With police skeptical of her story, she turns to private investigator Connor Sullivan. The former Secret Service agent is dubious but agrees to investigate. Digging into the case he discovers that the incident may have been no accident at all. But if Kate’s son is alive, someone is intent on keeping him hidden–and may be willing to go to lethal lengths to protect a sinister secret.

    As Irene Hannon’s many fans have come to expect, Deceived is filled with complex characters, unexpected twists, and a riveting plot line that accelerates to an explosive finish.

    Meet the Author:



    Irene Hannon is the author of more than forty-five novels, including Vanished, Trapped, and the bestselling Heroes of Quantico and Guardians of Justice series. Her books have been honored with two coveted RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, a Carol Award, two HOLT Medallions, a Daphne du Maurier Award, two Reviewers’ Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews magazine, a Retailers’ Choice Award, and a National Readers’ Choice Award. In addition, she is a Christy Award finalist, and Booklist included one of her novels in its “Top 10 Inspirational Fiction” list for 2011.


    My Review:

    Do you have a to do list? What about a day job? Well, you can forget getting anything on your to do list done and while your at it you might as well quit your day job! This book kept me up until 3 A.M! There was no way I could put Deceived down even to get some sleep. Y’all have to read this book! See! I’ve made the choice for you; just get your own copy and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about! If you love suspense novels you’ll absolutely love this novel! Get ready for the ride of your life! While y’all are doing that I plan to gather up Irene Hannon’s other books.

    Disclosure:

    I received this book free from the publisher through the Revell book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

    Happy Reading!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Mon Sep 29 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Deceived by Irene Hannon ¿ A Book Review       Irene Hannon is n

    Deceived by Irene Hannon – A Book Review 
         Irene Hannon is not a new author, but she is a new-to-me author.  I will be looking for more of her books in the future.  Deceived is
     the third book in her Private Justice series, so books one and two in the series would be a good place for me to go next, although this
    book read well as a stand-alone novel.  It was very easy to follow without having the benefit of having read the first two.
         Someone recently asked on Facebook if it was even possible for Irene Hannon to write a bad book.  Well, if Deceived is any
    indication, the answer is a resounding NO!!!  The blurb on the back leads readers unfamiliar with Hannon’s writing thinking the book
    will follow a very predictable storyline, but the additional comment,  one that I didn’t attend to prior to reading the book, which referred
    to unexpected twists and a riveting plotline  was quite accurate.  Repeatedly I found myself questioning which way the author was going
     to go, and leaving many things undone as I was compelled to read on and find out. 
         Kate Marshall is finally turning her life back on again after losing both her husband and son in a boating accident.  She has moved
    halfway across the country for a fresh start, when a chance encounter with a familiar-looking boy asking for a poppysicle turned her life
    upside down.  She turns to former Secret Service agent turned private investigator, Connor Sullivan, to help her decide is she is going
    crazy or if the impossible might just be possible.  On the path to find the answer help comes from unexpected sources, and danger
    increases as does hope.  Kate exemplifies what it means to trust and respect God’s sovereignty even when there is the possibility that
    it might contradict something about which you are passionate.  
         I thank Revell Publishers and Christian Fiction Blog Alliance for providing Deceived for my honest review. I did not receive any
    monetary compensation for a favorable review and the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.      

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    Posted Mon Sep 22 00:00:00 EDT 2014

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