Great story, can't wait to read the second book in the series. This was a suspenseful book and had me holding my breath at times and couldn't turn the pages fast enough at others. It had it all; suspense, intrigue, romance, humor, and so on. The main characters are Coop and Mark, FBI's Hostage Rescue Team, who are assigned to guard Monica Callahan, from Middle Eastern terrorists. Monica, and her diplomat Dad aren't exactly on speaking terms which makes Coop and Mark's job a little harder. It is also hard to guard someone you start to care about deeply. Well Done Irene Hannon! ( )

Monica Callahan finds herself involved in a sensitive hostage situation because of her diplomat father. The FBI Hostage Rescue team is sent in to protect her after threats are made against her life. Thus enters Evan "Coop" Cooper and his partner Mark. Coop and Monica are drawn to each other and wondering if there could be something more in the future when the crisis is passed.

I enjoyed the book very much. There was action, suspense and romance. I am looking forward to the second installment of the Quantico Heros! ( )

Do you know of anyone who has trouble relating to a family member? Most of us have or have had problems in this area. Monica, one of the characters in this tale, won't even take her father's phone calls! Communication and the lack of it is one of the themes in this suspense-driven novel. As Monica says, "As important as it is for people to talk the walk, it's just as important to learn to listen with the heart as well as the ears." Sometimes people communicate by doing, rather than by talking.

Another theme is forgiveness, and the damage involved when a person refuses to forgive. Another character states, "Forgiveness is hard, honey. But it's what God calls us to. Besides, as some wise person once said, holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It hurts you a lot more than it hurts them."

I can't say much about the compelling plot because I don't want to ruin it for you. Romance, terrorism, Middle East, Afghanistan, FBI, kidnapping, hostage rescue team, diplomat, murder, relationships, women in distress, safe house, and bombs are all included in this Christian Fiction. This will keep any reader's attention.

I do not agree with the theology that has one person asking God for forgiveness for someone else. Other than that, it is an exciting book to read. ( )