As Coop and his partner do their best to keep her safe, the threat against Monica keeps rising. Estranged from her diplomat father, who is involved in a sensitive hostage situation in the Middle East, she refuses to be intimidated by a related terrorist threat back in the States.until a chilling warning convinces her the danger is very real-and escalating. Unfortunately, Monica Callahan isn't making it easy. For FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Evan 'Coop' Cooper and his partner, dignitary protection duty should have been a piece of cake. ĭaphne du Maurier Award Winner! Her life is in grave danger-and so is his heart. Estranged from her diplomat father, who is involved in a sensitive hostage situation in the Middle East, she refuses to be intimidated by a related terrorist threat back in the States.until a chilling warning convinces her the danger is very real-and.

Andrew Culbertson, ChristianBookPreviews.Daphne du Maurier Award Winner! Her life is in grave danger-and so is his heart. Overall, romance readers considering taking a turn into the world of suspense should consider Against All Odds. This leads to a romance that unfolds at a gradual and satisfying pace. Readers will gladly follow the relationship between Monica and Cooper. However, at times the author does branch out, revealing the story through the eyes of both Monicas father or from the perspective of the terrorists. Structurally, the novel moves back and forth between the perspectives of Monica and Cooper. Cooper is initially hesitant since this way of thinking is foreign to him, but the Bible and Monicas examples of faith in action make him question his lifestyle. Not only is forgiveness a prominent theme, but Monica and Cooper regularly engage in faith-based conversations. She is asked to put Matthew 18:22 into practice and make peace with the man who hurt her most.Īuthor Irene Hannon cleverly weaves in strong Christian elements. But even with this ever-present threat, Monica must face her neglectful father. Now, Monica must rely on her faith as well the ability of her handsome and enigmatic bodyguard, Evan Cooper. A Middle East terrorist spans across the ocean and marks Monica as a new target. In the suspenseful romance Against All Odds by Irene Hannon, Monica Callahan, a bright and successful woman, must deal with the overwhelming danger forcing its way into her life.

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