My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Satisfying start to a new romantic suspense series!
Never Fall Again is the debut novel in author Lynn H. Blackburn's new romantic suspense series, Gossamer Falls, and it sets a satisfying high bar for the future. With wonderful characters in emotional and perilous situations, this book was a great way to kick back and sink into a compelling and exciting story.
The main character, Landry Hutton, is a young widow with one eye always looking over her shoulder. She fled an untenable situation with her small daughter and is hiding out, in plain sight, but in a different region of the country. I loved her interactions with her daughter, Eliza, a wonderful child character, and how they both connected with the loyal Maisie. Cal Shaw is also a complex character, with his own past affecting his present. He's kind, gentle, and so aware of the needs of others, yet a capable and ready former Marine when danger calls. The story introduces readers to his large family and the conflicts among the Shaws, Quinns, and Pierces.As a first book, the author must spend a considerable amount of effort building the setting for the series, and Blackburn does this without overwhelming readers, including characters in natural ways that fit seamlessly into the events of the story. The author's storytelling absorbed me right into the thick of things, and I immediately liked Landry and Cal together, even before strange threats caused them to get closer. I was so involved in the story that I was surprised by some of the plot twists and, of course, the final reveal of what was happening.
With faith-forward characterizations that are satisfying, natural, and authentic and a plot that kept me glued to the page, I recommend NEVER FALL AGAIN to readers of romantic suspense, especially those who enjoy faith-based stories.I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours.
