What a Story!

This series came to a close too soon! I really enjoyed each book.

From the opening scene this story had me jumping. Of course being in a mortuary alone and hearing something would make anyone jumpy. I loved the interaction and thought process of Grace and Nate.

Audiobook: Narrated by Therese Plummer
I did go back and forth between the book and the audiobook. Therese Plummer did a wonderful job of narrating. She did not distract from the book making it enjoyable and easy to listen to.

I can’t wait for the Irene Hannon releases!

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.

Body of Evidence
by Irene Hannon
Pub Date 04 Oct 2022
Revell
Christian

Revell and Netgalley sent me a copy of Body of Evidence for review:


Rural Missouri forensic pathologist Grace Reilly has seen her share of unusual deaths. However, when she notices a curious pattern in autopsies of elderly residents whose deaths appear natural, she alerts Sheriff Nate Cox.


Nate is skeptical about Grace's suspicions of foul play and the deaths. Her persistence is compelling. They join forces to investigate once she convinces him her theory is credible. The truth could destroy several lives, including Grace's.



This gripping tale of secrets revealed and romance sparked closes out Irene Hannon's bestselling Triple Threat series.


I give Body of Evidence five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

3 stars. I wasn't as big of a fan of this one as her other ones. I felt like the story didn't pick up until close to the end. But I also felt like the reveal of who was committing the crimes was revealed way too soon. I also felt there wasn't much of a connection between Grace and Nate. I didn't feel the character development as much in this book as i have in her previous books.

Body of Evidence is the third book of Irene Hannon's Triple Threat series. Grace is the third and last sister to get her story and it sure is a good one! Great romance and mystery. While these are stand alones for the most part, it's just more fun to read from the beginning. Irene Hannon is a must read for me!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 4 October 2022.

This is the first book I’ve read by Irene Hannon and I didn’t realize it was book 3 when I started. That said, I really liked this book. This was a stand alone story, but it did have character references - but overall I wasn’t confused reading it out of order. Grace and Nate are well established characters and the author made them easy to relate to. I love a good mystery/suspense book and this one kept me guessing until close to the end. I plan to go back now and read books one and two to find out Cate and Eve’s stories too. Thank you NetGalley and Revell for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own

I absolutely loved this series! This is a book I could not stop reading once I started! It is the perfect balance of suspense and romance.

What happens when you pair a sheriff who can’t handle the smells of a mortuary with a forensic pathologist who suspects foul play in some of her most recent ‘natural cause’ autopsies? Well, you get a swoony romance full of some humorous moments (poor Nate lol) and an edge-of-your-seat suspense novel like only Irene Hannon can deliver.

Like the three Reilly sisters themselves, each book in the Triple Threat series is delightfully different from the others. Point of Danger had more high-stakes tension & police procedural vibes than the next two, in my opinion. Labyrinth of Lies had more suppressed romantic tension than the others, and it dealt more with the undercover side of investigating. Now, book three, Body of Evidence feels a bit more like a psychological thriller than its predecessors, and it’s also perhaps the swooniest overall. Additionally, while most of Hannon’s suspense books are set in St. Louis and its suburbs, Body of Evidence takes place in a rural town a bit farther out. I loved the uniqueness of each book – it kept the series fresh and exciting, and it spotlighted Hannon’s ability to excel in different styles of suspense. No matter what style she writes, I’m here for it – all of them were superb.

Nate and Grace are my favorite couple in this series, I think. Nate is certainly my fave of the Reilly sisters’ heroes, though I’ve loved them all. I really respected his attempt to extricate himself honorably from a relationship that wasn’t working and his dogged pursuit of the truth. Grace is both courageous and vulnerable, and I related to her more than I did Eve or Cate (though, again, I loved them both too), her ability to conduct an autopsy notwithstanding. I get queasy at the sight of blood or other bodily fluids so it’s safe to say that a career in forensic pathology is not in my future. The suspense thread in this story had me all discombobulated – I suspected pretty much everyone except Nate and Grace before it was over, and I only figured out the main culprit a split second before Hannon revealed it to us.

Bottom Line: It’s no secret that Irene Hannon is one of my top favorite romantic suspense authors, and this series – including Body of Evidence – is a prime example why. As I’ve said before, I applaud suspense reads that can still surprise me, given how much crime drama I watch and how many mystery & suspense novels I read, and all three books accomplished this in stunning ways. Body of Evidence had me from the opening line (“Someone was in the mortuary prep room.”) to the last (“Maybe her sisters had found their real-life heroes first, but as far as she was concerned, God had saved the best one for last.”) And in my opinion, Hannon has done the same thing with book three – saved the best for last.

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)

The first two books of this series were a little bit of a struggle for me so I was a little wary of this one but after a good report from my bestie I decided to take a chance and I’m glad I did. This story was a lot more believable and engaging and I actually finished it in like 24 hours which is a rarity for me lately.
I liked both Nate and Grace and they were a good match for each other and their attraction/romance was believable and played out at a good pace.
I enjoyed the mystery aspect a lot-I’m always intrigued by hard to solve cases like this one and though I guessed the culprit early on there were several instances that made me second guess myself which kept me on my toes. I would have preferred maybe a little less of all the auxiliary POVs-there was a lot of side story for them and I would have liked more page time of the main characters-but I understand why they were there and they didn’t stop me from enjoying the story!

I always love reading anything by Irene Hannon. This author never fails to provide amazing books. Grab this book as your next read. You will not regret it. Absolutely amazing.

Body of Evidence is the third and final book in Hannon's Triple Threat series. I've been loving this series and found this latest story to be another great read.

I really liked the characters and getting to see Grace's romance story. I have to say that I found the scenes regarding her job a little difficult to read, at times. I'm not usually squeamish, but for some reason the earlier portion of the book got to me. I wasn't bothered later on, though, so I'm not sure why I was SO creeped out in the beginning. lol

All in all, I really enjoyed Body of Evidence and recommend the series to fans of the genre.

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This series following the Reilly sisters has been enjoyable from the beginning and each one has gotten progressively better. I enjoyed Grace's story the best - probably because I saw a lot of myself in her. I enjoyed the character dynamics and development. The faith element in this one was a bit subtle, but was present. The mystery was well developed and had me turning pages to see what was going to happen next. The story is tense and thrilling and keeps you turning the pages until the end. Recommended! Gift yourself a copy, because you'll probably read the whole thing in one sitting.

The third book in the Triple Threat series, Body of Evidence, was my favorite. Grace Reilly, a forensic pathologist in a rural community discovers that there might be a connection in the deaths of some elderly people in the area. Along with the help of Sheriff Nate Cox she sets out to prove it putting herself in danger along the way. I loved the research the author did on the forensic part of the book. The story is full of action, suspense, some romance, and who did it?.

I've said it before, but it's worth repeating: Irene Hannon's romantic suspense books should be at the top of any suspense reader's MUST read list, whether they enjoy the Christian fiction angle or not. Her books are consistently amazing, whether she's writing the suspense-filled nail-biters, or her heart-grabbing contemporary romance books. I read Body of Evidence in a couple of sittings. It is fast-paced with enough murder and mayhem to get the reader's heart pumping.

Grace Reilly is used to seeing death as a forensic pathologist, but when two unrelated elderly people die with similar unusual autopsy results, she begins to wonder if there is a deeper pattern going on. Her boss, the county medical examiner, is ready to call the deaths 'natural causes', but Grace has her doubts. Could the seed she found during the two autopsies indicate that the deaths were anything but 'natural"?

Nate Cox is the new sheriff in town, and is still working to build relationships with the outside agencies he works with. When he's called to the scene of a car vandalism outside a funeral home, the victim sparks his interest. Grace Reilly is a beauty, but she's also smart, capable, and nearly everything he didn't know he wanted in a woman. When she shows up in his office a few days later to talk about questions she's been having about a couple of autopsies, he is skeptical - until Grace becomes a target. Could her theory be correct? Is there a killer in his county?

This one kept me guessing until the very end on who the killer was, and no, I didn't suspect them even one time in the rest of the book! I loved that both of Grace's sisters came into play as the danger closed in around Grace. It was nice to catch up with Cate and Eve, from books 1 & 2. Nate was a great character for the 'hero' of the story, and he was a perfect match for Grace.

Readers who love romantic suspense should DEFINITELY pick this one up. You won't be disappointed. It's book 3 of the Triple Threat series but can be read as a standalone. Believe me, though, you'll want to read the other two as well. I can't wait to see what Ms. Hannon comes up with next in the suspense line!

Grace knows something isn't right! Can she figure it out before someone gets to her? Someone is after her, that's for sure! Luckily the new sheriff believes her. All the leads seem to be dead ends though. This is another page turning suspense by Irene Hannon! Love her books!

A well-written Romantic suspense book full of intrigue, mystery, and twists and turns, a clean and proper romance balanced 50/50 with the suspense. the characters were likable, well-developed, and had interesting careers, and adding Grace's job made the story entertaining. A page-turner read. A story that will have you wondering about the outcome until the final pages are read. I enjoyed seeing Nate and Grace's interaction and how they built of their relationship progressed. the plot of the story is complex, I didn't know who the murderer was almost until the end, and was still choking.

This book is a totally satisfying combination of suspense and romance that kept me up until the very end.

While this book is part of a series it stands as his own, but I would recommend reading the entire series.

I would like to thank Revell Publishing and Netgalley for the eARC and the opportunity to give an honest opinion.

“Body of Evidence” is book 3 in the Triple Threat series.

This story included a lot of suspense, clean romance, interesting characters, and a steady pace that kept my interest from beginning to end. I liked Grace’s determination to pursue her questioning regarding some suspicious deaths with older residents in her community. She didn’t give up despite threats against her. Grace and Sheriff Nate worked well together on her cases and I liked seeing their friendship grow. It was also interesting to learn about Grace’s job profession and what is involved in examining deceased bodies.

I didn’t figure out who the “bad guy” was until almost the very end when they were exposed. I liked the suspense and twists and turns in the story. Highly recommend !

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

Irene Hannon does not disappoint! This book was well done with a balanced approach to suspense and romance. Recommended!

Though this was not my favourite suspense by Irene Hannon, the mystery and intrigue about what is happening to the senior citizens kept me invested in the suspense plot. With a few different suspects, the author kept this reader guessing. Though I did suspect the killer just before the reveal, it was still a shocking revelation that it was in fact that person.

Readers who enjoy romance in their suspense, should thoroughly enjoy the building romance between Nate and Grace. For me the balance was about 50/50 and I do prefer my suspense more on the 80/20 scale. Yet, the characters were easy to like and with the added detail of Grace’s job, there was enough to keep this reader entertained.

This can be read as a standalone, even though it is the third of the series and we see Cate and Eve from the first two books in the series. I did enjoy the scenes with all three sisters but did feel that it was limited and would have appreciate a few more.

I did enjoy this series and would recommend it to fans of Romantic Suspense.

I enjoyed Grace's story. She was the sister I was most looking forward to because of how little was known about her from the previous books. While Body of Evidence was not my favorite ongoing the series, it was still quite enjoyable and exciting.

She has no enemies...or does she...?

I've been anticipating this third, and sadly final, book in the Triple Threat series. I loved the first book and really liked the second so I knew little sister Grace would get quite a story of her own. And she did...

In many ways Body Of Evidence was more romance than suspense but Irene Hannon so cleverly wove the mystery within the romance that I nearly missed whodunit right right up until he/she was revealed! I say nearly because my growing suspicions were close, so close... At any rate, there was a lot of guessing going on while I read and a few surprises came along the way.

I'm definitely sad to be saying goodbye to the Reilly sisters. All three are talented, smart, tough, and have a real knack for getting into trouble. Their heroes aren't too shabby either. Irene Hannon's Triple Threat leading characters have been so easy to come to like and, though the romance in this one was more emotion based than I expected, I enjoyed reading Grace and Nate's story in Body Of Evidence.

If you are a fan of the Triple Threat series you certainly won't want to miss the conclusion! On the other hand, if you are new to Irene Hannon's latest series you should definitely pop back and read the previous books so you can enjoy Body Of Evidence even more. All three of the books are worth the read...

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