Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Vanished Review & Giveaway


I have long enjoyed Irene Hannon's romantic suspense -- so much that I preordered this one, and with each new book I wonder if she'll be able to recapture that perfect mix of engaging story and characters I enjoy getting to know. Vanished does both of those. The heroine, Moira Harrison, gets lost in a thunderstorm and loses control of her car when someone appears in front of it. After the accident she tries to find the person she hit, but that person had vanished. As an investigative reporter, she can't let the matter go, even when the police can't find evidence she hit anyone. So she turns to a private investigator for help.

Thus launches a story. Relatively early on, we know who the bad guy is, so it seems a forgone conclusion that they'll get him. But the bad guy is a powerful figure with so much good you wonder if he could really be it. But there's plenty of bad mixed in to make me
want him to get caught. Then there's the romance. The book is heavy on that ala Dee Henderson, and it's a very satisfying part of the book.

Those who love romantic suspense that's heavier on the romance will enjoy this read. I can't wait to read the stories of the other investigators -- they are great heroes in waiting.

Because I bought a copy of this book in addition to receiving one from the publisher, I want to give one away. All you have to do is participate below.

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22 comments:

Julia said...

Too many to chose from. :)

Sarah said...

Oh wow...I'm not sure. There are too many to choose from.

Anonymous said...

I couldn't pick a favorite. I really do like Diann Mills, Dee Henderson and Irene Hannon just to name a few. Looking forward to reading this book. Blessings, Susan Fryman susanngarrylee@yahoo.com

rubynreba said...

I like Roxanne St. Clair.

Anonymous said...

The latest one I read, Submerged by Dani Pettrey, was the best recent RS that I've read. I look forward to her next one, Shattered, coming out next month!

Lourdes said...

There are many but my two all time favorite are Lynette Eason and Dee Henderson

Donita Corman said...

I love Irene Hannons books along with Lynette Eason and Dee Henderson and many others.Vannished sounds exciting..looking forward to reading it.donitacorman@ yahoo.com

Cara Putman said...

I love all those authors. Frankly, I love the diversity of authors that write. No matter what I'm in the mood for, there's usually a book, or two, or three waiting to be read!

Nancee said...

Wow... tough question. Dee Henderson is the first to come to mind because she has so many wonderful books available. Lynette Eason is doing a fabulous job. I haven't had the pleasure of reading Irene Hannon's books yet. I could probably name several more, but I'm drawing a blank. Thanks for offering your contest. I'd love to be a winner!

Tia said...

Dee Henderson is a favorite. One of the few writers that I stopped my usual speed reading, slowed down and savored. I typically don't keep books, either, but pass them on to family and friends, but hers I kept and every few years go back and read again.

I don't recall having read anything by Irene Hannon. Would love the opportunity to win this book!

Anita Yancey said...

My favorite is Karen Rose. But I read a lot of authors romantic suspense books. Thanks for this chance.
ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

karenk said...

there are too many to choose from ... i enjoy them all :)

karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com

Patty said...

It's not a catagory I read alot of, but I do like Dee henderson, and Colleen Coble.

Patty

Betti said...

I really don't know - I am a friend of Sandra Orchard, so I usually think of her first, when it comes to romantic suspense.
Really would love to read this book, though!!

Na said...

Sandra Brown and Colleen Coble. I really like the romantic suspense genre and am always looking to try new authors.

Cara Putman said...

This is one of the reasons I love doing giveaways. I love introducing y'all to some of my favorite authors.

Anonymous said...

I would have to say Colleen Coble.
Katie J.

Anonymous said...

My favorite romantic suspense author is Margaret Daley.Thank you for the chance to win this book!

Katie N.

Cherie Hamby Kasper said...

I really Like Colleen Coble.

Shadowwolf said...

I would have to say that Dee Henderson so far is my favorite romantic suspense writer.

Pam K. said...

It is hard to choose one favorite. I like books by Dee Henderson, Lynette Eason and Mindy Starns Clark. Years ago I used to read a lot of romantic suspense by authors such as Helen MacInnes, Mary Stewart, Victoria Holt, and Daphne du Maurier.
I haven't read any of Irene's books but I've been reading a lot of good reviews of her book, so guess it needs to go on my "look for" list.
pmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

Cara Putman said...

It's interesting how we like the same authors. Thanks so much for sharing your favorites with me.

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