Irene Hannon once again delivers a solid storyline that draws the reader in quickly. I will always read anything Hannon writes.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Over the Edge wasn’t a bad read, but it also wasn’t the best. I easily predicted who the killer was the first time they appeared in the book and thought ending dragged out to a predictable finish. The romance between the characters was a bit forced but sweet. Not my favorite suspense read, but interesting!

Over the Edge, by Irene Hannon, will grab your attention from page one.  Lindsey Barnes, who works as a private chef, gets caught up in a traumatic situation in the midst of her work day.  She finds the body of her boss on the floor of the kitchen and unfortunately she hears the sound of someone in the bathroom.  Is it possible the murderer is still in the house? Lindsey is able to hide until this individual exists the house; however, now the police may consider her a witness to this crime!

Police detective, Jack Turner, is brought in to help solve this case. Things seem to crawl to a dead end, but Lindsey recalls enough details to breathe some life back into finding a solution. As she keeps having experiences that no one can find evidence of, some begin doubting Lindsey’s sanity!

It is interesting to watch Jackson and Lindsey work together to finally discover who is behind all of the mayhem!

Author Irene Hannon is one of those very gifted authors that pulls her readers into the story quickly and holds their attention until the very end. Over the Edge has great characters that are dealing with things that happened to them in the past and have made good lives for themselves in spite of those things. Lindsey and Jack are likeable and well-developed main characters. There is a great HEA and proposal scene. The plot has twists and turns that kept my interest level extremely high. I was shocked by who the villains were. I find Hannon's writing style easy to read without it being plain. The dialogue feels very natural. I would not hesitate to recommend this book to family and friends and would definitely read more by this author.
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Over the Edge is an appropriate title for this suspenseful, action filled mystery. Lindsey Barnes has had a lot of trauma in the last year and a half and is starting over with a move from South Carolina to St. Louis with her personal chef business. While at a client's home for a quick trip in to retrieve her knife roll, she discovered the owner's body. But the killer was still there, and she had to hide. She managed to go unobserved and lived to tell law enforcement. But somehow the killer learns her identity. Detective Jack Tucker and his team have very little to go on. And someone is trying to make Lindsey appear to be an unreliable witness, pulling pranks to make her look unstable. Evidently, Jack believes Lindsey but will be able to keep her safe? This is one hard to put down with nail-biting scenes, action, surprises, twists, and a great mystery to unravel. And a lovely romance with characters with faith to support them in their distress. Irene Hannon has written another great romantic suspense sure to entertain.
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Over the Edge by Irene Hannon is the Undaunted Courage Series second book. Trauma survivor Lindsey Barnes is back into another tragic misfortune that has her questioning her own sanity. Police detective Jack Tucker is on the case, wanting to help but unsure what is exactly happening at first. Their story and the situation is cleverly told, intelligent and beautifully written.

The suspense had me turning the pages, being filled with brilliant twisty turns. However, it the presence, grace and protection of God that had my heart soaring even as the enemy tries his best to destroy Lindsay. Over the Edge is an all-around great addition to the series. All romantic suspense fans will enjoy this Christian fiction story.

The publisher through Net Galley provided a complimentary digital copy. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, my personal opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

Come to St. Louis, Missouri and allow Hannon to capture your attention with her fantastic adrenaline-pumping romantic suspense.

New-to-me author, Irene Hannon, has crafted a new series, Undaunted Courage, focusing on three foster siblings from difficult backgrounds who were all adopted by the same couple. Each book can be read as a standalone and features one of the three siblings.

The female protagonist in book two is personal chef, Lindsey Barnes. She’s faced more than her fair share of trauma and is trying to move forward with the help of counselling. Her life becomes increasingly more difficult as she discovers she’s trapped in the crosshairs of a ruthless killer when she’s the sole witness to a high-profile murder. With experiencing trauma heaped on top of trauma in such a short time, Lindsey and those trying to help her, begin to question if what she’s reporting is the truth or a figment of her imagination. I'll admit to wondering if her memory was reliable. Is her mind playing tricks? Or is it the killer’s game plan?

I loved St. Louis County Detective Jack Tucker with the County Crimes Against Persons Bureau. He’s got his own issues and traumatic backstory which make him sensitive to Lindsey’s mental health. He holds her at an arm’s reach, despite his heart telling him to give in, until he finally realizes that she’s telling the truth about her experiences. I was rooting for these two to come to terms with their past so that they could move forward together.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story about forgiveness, trust and making room for the power of love.

I'm excited for book 3, to be published in October 2025 featuring Cara, a historical anthropologist. This book will wrap up this series.

I was gifted this copy by Revell and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

With her usual suspense driving style, this novel keeps you on the edge of your seat. Interesting nuances throughout the story about whether Lindsay is telling the truth with all the weird happenings around and to her. The detective also isn't sure what to believe, so their relationship is tenuous at first, but she learns to trust him as he works to figure out what's truly going on.

While it’s customary in reviews to start with the main characters, Irene Hannon stands out as one of the few authors who genuinely gives secondary characters their own voice. My heart went out to Dara and her husband when she created a solid front by taking his hand during the whodonit investigation. Prior to this small act, she appeared uncertain about her choice of spouse. I was concerned for her due to his history. I won’t delve into the details of the suspects in this exciting thriller, but there was one person I really didn’t want to be the culprit.

I found Over the Edge to be a fantastic story, and the way Jack’s fear of heights came back to haunt him in the final moments was unexpected. I found it fascinating how he and Lindsey reversed their roles with his Achilles’ heel. Gimme more in the Undaunted Courage series.

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Lindsey has a lot going for her and is trying to stay one step ahead of the trauma she experienced years ago until the day she thought she was losing her mind and found herself in the middle of another crisis. Not only is she the sole witness in a high-profile murder case, but her sanity is in question. She began to doubt herself when she considered that maybe she had imagined all the very bizarre, scary, and dangerous things that had happened. When that didn't work, the next step was to eliminate her.

After so many strange occurrences, the detective assigned to the case, Jack Tucker, began to question the validity of her stories. And, of course, Jack and Lindsey started to develop feelings for each other. Overall, it's a decent, well-written read - mystery suspense with a touch of romance... Perhaps a bit too long, with some repetitive dialogue that can drag on.

Irene Hannon masterfully pulls in her audience to this who-done-it saga featuring Lindsey Barnes and Jack Tucker. Throughout the pages of this psychological thriller Hannon's main character even begins to question her own sanity. And who can blame her with all that she's survived, witnessed, and experienced in life? When the nice Detective Tucker arrives the audience can only speculate and strap in to discover what will happen next.
I enjoyed this story with the character interactions between Jack and his siblings and his pursuit to uncover the truth in his icy case. It was fun to discover whether I was on track with my suspicions as the story unfolded. I appreciate the author's tone. While I could recognize her talent in the pages, I'm thankful that her stories to not tend to repeat her cadence in such a way that I've come to expect/anticipate what she will say. She does a good job of keeping me engaged.
Thank you to NetGalley and Revell for the opportunity to review this great book!

An engaging book that had me captured as I followed the plot with such different twists and turns. The characters were full and very real to life, sadly true of many people I know ... Good and bad.

This is another fast-paced, gripping read from Irene Hannon!

Apparently I did, in fact, read book 1 in the series (though I'll admit I had little to no recollection of it, haha). So the good news is that it could more or less be read out of order; a couple references to Bri's story, such that you know there is a story already told there, but it didn't provide any "spoilers," per se.

I really enjoyed getting to know the two MCs here, and obviously enjoyed the story as I read it in only 3 days! LOL!

I'm already ready for book 3 to come out. I'm duly impressed at Hannon's talents both as a storyteller and as a writer across multiple genres. Her Hope Harbor series is one of my favorites, and this is a solid as well! (Just not one I'd suggest reading at night ... ask me how I know.) :D

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

What a wild book! I really enjoyed this thriller. I have never heard of this series before and now I NEED to go get the first book! Looking forward to reading more!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Lindsay is not having the best luck lately. She was a witness to an event that she would like to forget. She is going to need all the help she can get to survive. I liked this book.

Over the Edge is book 2 in Irene Hannon’s Undaunted Courage series. There are so many different facets to the numerous characters involved including lots of twists and turns. It really kept me on my mental toes, making it hard to put down. This is Jack and Lindsey’s story and a great romantic but also psychological suspense thriller. It deals with PTSD following a couple of traumatic events. After Lindsey witnesses a murder, someone is out to discredit what she remembers. It is a race against time as Jack tries to catch a killer. I enjoy Irene Hannon’s books and this one did not disappoint.

** “Just goes to show how the upright image some people project to the world can mask a dark soul.” **

Irene Hannon once again delivers another incredible suspense thriller with “Over the Edge,” the second installment in her Undaunted Courage series.

When personal chef Lindsey Barnes stumbles upon her client’s dead body and realizes the murderer is still there, she’s horrified and terrified. It reminds her of a past trauma she experienced, sending her to see her therapist, Dr. Oliver.

St. Louis County Detective Jack Tucker responds to the scene, but doesn’t understand why Lindsey gives him the cold shoulder. With the help of Dr. Oliver, can they work together to figure out who killed her client? And when strange events keep happening to Lindsey, can they really dive deep into the truth of the matter and keep safe?

As always, Hannon creates a plot filled with twists and turns, action-packed moments, and just enough romance to please the lovers of love. She develops characters that readers can relate to, ones with flaws and self-doubts. She also fills “Over the Edge” with some good themes, like love and trust; overcoming trauma; dealing with loss; and you don’t always know a person’s true soul.

Fans of authors like Lynette Eason, Terri Blackstock and Colleen Coble will love “Over the Edge,” which is due out Oct. 1. The series’ third installment, which features Jack’s sister Cara, is due out in October 2025.

Five stars out of five.

Revell provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.

Over the Edge is an exploration in how trauma survivors recover and handle new trauma. Lindsey Barnes is in the middle of healing from an experience that nearly took her life. As she's rebuilding her life, she inadvertently walks into another trauma situation. Only this time, her mental stability is now being questioned.

Detective Jack Tucker wants to believe Lindsey but her stories just have no credibility to them. The more he gets to know her though, the more he is drawn to Lindsey, despite her attitude toward him.

Can Jack solve the mystery of who is targeting Lindsey and also solve the crime that has caused this new inciting trauma in her life?

Irene Hannon has done it again with this story. I had zero clue who the culprit was. The story was filled with twists and turns I did not see coming. I loved reading about Lindsey and Jack and his patience with her as she is learning to open up about her trauma. I felt this story took a different approach to mystery and explored more of the mental aspects and I loved this perspective!

Over the Edge is book two in the Undaunted Courage series. Lindsey is a personal chef that ends up in the middle of a murder scene. Jack Tucker is the police detective who gets the case. Lots of twists and turns as Lindsey begins to have lots of weird things happen to her. This is a good Christian romantic suspense novel.

When Lindsey Barnes inadvertently sees a murderer she is once again subject to a traumatic experience. Detective Jack Tucker is called to the scene of the murder. He can't understand why their key witness Lindsey is so cool towards him. When unexplainable things begin to happen to Lindsey everyone thinks it is just the trauma of her experience. Jack is ready to chalk it up to a mind that has been subject to too many bad things, but is that the case or is someone legitimately targeting Lindsey?

While to me the relationship between Lindsey and Jack was a bit rushed I like them as a couple. I wanted to see them together and I thought they fitted together well. I enjoyed the mystery of who was the murderer. Author Irene Hannon never disappoints with her mysteries and I enjoyed this one very much. I look forward to reading Jack and Bri's sister Cara's story in the next Undaunted Courage book!