AS I WRAP UP my fifty-ninth novel, I’m grateful for all those who’ve supported and encouraged me throughout my career—and for the many sources who’ve lent their time and expertise to help me get the factual details right.

For this book, I want to single out FBI veteran Tom Becker, one of my first law enforcement sources when I branched into suspense in 2009 after writing contemporary romance for many years. At the time we met, Tom had moved on to a second career as a police chief after retiring from the Bureau. Since then, he has graciously and promptly gone above and beyond to answer my often complicated questions. I couldn’t write credible stories without the input of professionals in law enforcement, and Tom has always brought unique insights because of his dual background at both the national and local level. He’s now retired from his police chief career, but he continues to assist me whenever I reach out to him—and he was my key law enforcement source for Point of Danger. Thank you, Tom, for all you’ve done through the years to help me write the best possible books. Words can’t express my gratitude.

I also want to thank my husband, Tom, for his steadfast love and encouragement; my mom and dad, Dorothy (now cheering me on from heaven) and James Hannon—my original fan club; the readers who buy my books, many of whom have become Facebook friends; and the talented, professional team at Revell, including Dwight Baker, Kristin Kornoelje, Jennifer Leep, Michele Misiak, Karen Steele, and Gayle Raymer.

Looking ahead, in April 2021 I’ll take you back to my charming Oregon seaside town of Hope Harbor, where hearts heal . . . and love blooms. In Blackberry Beach, you’ll meet former executive Zach Garrett, who runs the local coffee shop, and a woman who comes to town incognito in search of answers . . . and winds up as Zach’s neighbor. The girl next door captures his heart . . . but will she only be a temporary resident?

And next October, watch for Book 2 of the Triple Threat series, when Cate goes undercover at an exclusive girls school . . . only to run into an old flame who threatens to disrupt her case—and her heart.

About the Author

Irene Hannon is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than fifty contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. She is also a three-time winner of the RITA award—the “Oscar” of romance fiction—from Romance Writers of America and is a member of that organization’s elite Hall of Fame.

Her many other awards include National Readers’ Choice, Daphne du Maurier, Retailers’ Choice, Booksellers’ Best, Carol, and Reviewers’ Choice from RT Book Reviews magazine, which also honored her with a Career Achievement award for her entire body of work. In addition, she is a two-time Christy award finalist.

Millions of her books have been sold worldwide, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages.