Out of Time by Irene Hannon

 

Do you follow authors who write in more than one genre? I have been reading and enjoying Irene Hannon's books for a long time. Out of Time is a romantic suspense book and the last book in her Undaunted Courage series. She also writes regular romantic fiction in her Hope Harbor series. This book has a preview of her next book in that series coming out next year. I loved that too!

Historical Anthropologist Cara Tucker is a professor on sabbatical at a remote country estate. She is also working with the estate's owner to translate journals that are written in an outdated language. Not long after she arrives, strange things are happening around the estate. 

Sheriff Brad Adams investigates the strange happenings. Soon Cara and Brad feel an attraction towards one another.  At the same time, more strange things are going on at the estate. Who is behind all of them? Is Cara in danger too?

I enjoyed Out of Time. This author writes clearly and the plot has good pacing. The "bad guy" was revealed as the book went on but I didn't guess that person right away. I enjoyed the developing plot and found this to be a satisfying conclusion to the series. Also, even though this is part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone.I did feel the romance was a bit rushed towards the end but that often happens in suspense books, I think. As a whole, I enjoyed the plot and the characters. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.