This novel is a book that I couldn’t read fast enough but at the same time, I really didn’t want it to end. The story of dentist Meredith and sheriff Gray is absorbing and complicated since they are both stubborn, opinionated and independent. Meredith has somehow put herself into the crosshairs of a local crime boss and Gray is determined to keep her safe, in spite of her foolhardiness that leads her right into danger. I loved the family dynamics, especially how Mo and Cal rallied around Meredith to protect her and how her family had to approve of Gray as a possible suitor for her. The time around the fire pit was filled with humor as well as revelations and a great way to develop the characters. The plot was fast-paced, with a lot of switchbacks and plenty of unexpected surprises along the way. I liked how the characters were able to banter with each other to keep their spirits up even in the face of imminent danger. With danger from every direction and romance that was budding and sure to bloom, this book was a real winner for me in the romantic suspense category. With plenty of intrigue, heart and hope, this novel had a compelling mystery and a captivating cast of characters.
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.

Break My Fall, by Lynn H. Blackburn is the second book in the Gossamer Falls series. This is a nice stand alone story, yet it contains characters from the first in the series, so it is best to read the books in order. This is an easy to read, fast paced, contemporary Christian suspenseful romance that is filled with action, suspense and mystery. The writing is so clear is it easy to imagine the events and surroundings. This story has wonderful caring characters that make the story so enjoyable to read.

This is an enjoyable suspenseful story that starts out with action that never ends. Meredith has moved back to Gossamer Falls and opened an dentist office and offers outreach mobile services to those in need. She does outreach to a neighboring county that is filled with crime and unreliable law enforcement. When she appears to be endanger, local law enforcement worker Grayson comes to her aid. He quickly becomes a part of her life. I totally enjoyed this story. I especially enjoy how close Meredith is to her family and friends. I like how each of the young adults have their own small home close to each other and how they look out for and care for each other. I love how close the Quinn family is and how protective they are of each other. I found the elderly patient to be a nice addition to the story with the humor of her description. This story does contains topics such as drugs, abuse, murder and bad law enforcement workers.

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this story, this is my honest review.

Break My Fall is the focus of Dr Meredith Quinn a dentist who offers her practice to adults and children in underserved communities. Someone is after Meredith though and they are determined to keep her quiet. The suspense is off the charts as I was shaking with the fear of danger and it builds to quite a high. It's a family drama plotted with tension that is exciting enough to encourage you to continue reading. There is also a romance throughout which I found too make me feel passionate and enthusiastic for the couple. It's a story where you don't want to turn your back!

** “Love isn’t about efficiency. Love is supposed to be inefficient, inconvenient, and even a little weird.” **

Lynn H. Blackburn once again delivers a fast-paced thriller with “Break My Fall.”

Dr. Meredith Quinn, who runs a mobile dental van in rural North Carolina, realizes she might have overheard something she shouldn’t have at her clinic when sketchy situations keep happening to her.

So when her crush, Police Chief Gray Ward is brought in to keep her safe, she’s relieved but not sure her heart will stay safe.

As the two work together to figure out who is after Meredith, and why, they each try to deny their feelings for the other. But will their hearts give in, all while solving what’s going on in their surrounding communities?

As usual, Blackburn develops intriguing characters filled with courage but also relatable flaws and doubts. She also fills “Break My Fall” with several great themes, like overcoming fear; forgiveness doesn’t mean there aren’t any consequences; the power of words (“Words have power. I’ve seen words used as a weapons”); wanting someone to choose to love us; God has His own plans for us, we just need to trust Him; and “If more people refused to look away when they saw wrongdoing, the world would be a much better place.”

She also includes a cute reference to “Anne of Green Gables,” so be on the lookout. Fans of Lynette Eason, Kelly Irvin, Terri Blackstock and Irene Hannon will love this novel, which is due out March 18.

Five stars out of five.

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

Dr. Meredith Quinn has a heart of gold. She cares so much for those around her that need dental services in underserved areas. She goes where they are and tries to help. By going to these places, she has gotten a bullseye painted on her back, as she wants to provide help in any way possible. She has obviously made someone angry.

Grayson is a hero in uniform who wants to keep Meredith safe, and his community safe. It is completely obvious that he loves Meredith, but his heart is guarded and locked away.

This romantic suspense will take you into a dark world of drug trafficking, untrustworthy law enforcement and deep crime nestled into the mountains. The romance was sweet and slow, with second chances being at the forefront of the story. Faith plays a big role in the story as well.

Thank you to Revell and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This novel was a wonderful dive into a twisy plot of drugs, crime, and romance. I loved every page of Meredith Quinn's story. As a dentist, she's committed to making a difference and finds herself sucked into a vortex of crime she doens't understand. Grayson is committed to keeping her safe, but won't fully let her into his heart. But he can't keep her safe when he's broken her heart. This book pulled me in completely in the best way. The love between the cousins and the community is wonderful. And the crimes are twisted together.

Lynn H. Blackburn is a go-to author when I want a fast-paced romantic suspense novel to read. Break My Fall was no exception, in fact, it’s probably my favorite from this author. Book 2 in the Gossamer Falls series, it takes the reader back to the picturesque western North Carolina mountains. But the goings on in the neighboring county are anything but beautiful. Drug and human trafficking are the crimes that bring danger to Meredith Quinn, a dedicated dentist who travels to serve those in need. I loved this character! She’s determined and stands her ground, but has a sweetness and a yearning for a family of her own that rounds out her character. There’s also great chemistry between her and the Chief of Police. Fans of the romance side of romantic suspense are going to love their story! Attacks on Meredith begin right at the start and grow in intensity until the ending. Whew! What a ride! Neither the characters nor I saw all that would be coming their way. Blackburn doesn’t keep her characters safe. LOL! While the suspense storyline is twisting and turning, the faith message that runs throughout the narrative never wavers. I completely get trusting in God, but making my own plans. 😉 While Break My Fall can be read as a standalone, I recommend starting from the beginning of the series, including the novella that is part of the whole. The Quinn clan is wonderful, and Blackburn’s depiction of strong family ties is a bonus to these stories.

I can’t recommend Break My Fall enough!

Highly Recommended.

Audience: Adults.

Meredith had pined for Gray almost since the day he moved to town, but unfortunately the feelings didn’t seem to be mutual.

When Meredith’s need to help puts her in danger Police Chief Gray is tasked with protecting her. It might seem like he was only doing his duty but in reality he did have feelings for her, but his past made him build walls around his heart.

I felt like the suspense part of the story needed more explanation for me, I felt like I was missing part of the story.

I liked the relationship that grew between Gray and Meredith, even although I wanted to shake him at times.

I loved how strong, open, caring and loving Meredith was. Gray was stubborn, protective, heartbroken and he eventually got out of his own way and let Meredith in.

I read the first book in the series without realizing it was a Christian romance, so was aware for this one. I don’t mind closed door romance, but I’m starting to think maybe Christian romance isn’t for me as this story felt a bit too much for me, but is no reflection on the story, purely my personal taste.

Lynn is a longtime favorite of mine, so instead of devouring this book (which part of me absolutely wanted to do), I took a few days and savored this newest book from Lynn H. Blackburn. Lynn has a knack for creating friend groups of characters I would love to be a part of, and adding humor, banter and snark to her stories that I simply adore. These qualities make her books absolute must reads for me and she never disappoints in her stories for me.

Break My Fall was a phenomenal read. Gossamer Falls is quite the little town and the cast of characters in this series are so much fun. The mystery element to this one, where the neighboring town is massively corrupt and somehow Meredith finds herself in the middle of all it, made for a story that had me pulled in from page one. I also loved the romantic drama/tension with Meredith and Gray, that packed an emotional wallop for sure. This story also teases the upcoming book that features Mo & Bronwyn very nicely. After seeing more of their current relationship (or more accurately lack there of) makes me super excited to find out their backstory and see that reunion. The ending of this one kept me on my toes, and had me reading late in to the night. Loved it!

Simply put, Lynn is a must read author for me every single time and I adore every one of her books.

I received an early copy of this book from the publisher and I have also pre-ordered an audible copy for my own collection. I was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Gossamer Falls #2

I like those romantic suspense novels with a twist of family drama to it and I know that Ms. Blackburn will pen one to entertain us from the beginning to the end and once more did not fail in doing so with “Break My Fall”.

Dr. Meredith Quinn is heading home to Gossamer Falls to practice dentistry. Her clinic will service mainly children and adults to underserved areas known to harbor drug traffickers an area where local law enforcement is looking the other way. In Gossamer, Police Chief Grayson Ward has feeling towards Meredith leaving him exposed and vulnerable……and the story goes on…..

This second installment follows in the same tone and same concept has its predecessor. This time it focusses on Meredith and Grayson and to support them recurring characters from previous stories. “Break My fall” has its excitement especially when our heroes were confronted by the bad guys. There were a few in the neighboring town out to get Meredith. But she shows guts and genuinely cares for her patients and will go to no end to help. The side kick Grayson is a sweetheart, a man with a broken heart but cares deeply for Meredith but to scare to let his feelings known…I felt like shaking both…Get on with it. Of course, we had the expected play between them…definitely not X-rated ones.

This is a quick read, interesting in many ways and captivating in others. The style is clean and well-said no words out of place and one that says a lot yet fast to forget.

I like this latest I hope you enjoy it also.

4.25 stars
Series: Gossamer Falls, #2

I've really been looking forward to book 2 in this Gossamer Falls Series! Meredith and Grey sure took a long, complex route to a relationship, but once they got there, wow!!!

As before with book one, I love the tight-knit community--especially within the Quinn Family. They are all so protective of one another and want the best for each other.

The story has a good balance of suspense and regular life happenings that tell more about the characters. This novel definitely builds up the suspense and the last quarter is pretty intense! I loved the ending! Can't wait for the third book!

*** My sincere thanks to Thomas Nelson and Net Galley for providing me with an early copy. My honest review is in my own words.

"Break My Fall" by Lynn H. Blackburn is a great second story in this romantic suspense trilogy. Meredith, a dentist who is compassionate and caring to all her patients and Gray, a police office are a great combination with chemistry that pops off the page. This is a Christian Fiction book so is cleanly written, but they definitely have a spark in the writing that has the reader rooting for the two of them. I liked the Christian faith elements woven throughout the book. It's not overwhelming and is very well done.

Meredith's patients share information on what's really happening in the next county over that puts her in danger. Gray who is very interested in her but stays away due to his own trauma wants nothing more than to protect her along with her large family. I liked the dialogue between these two a lot and really enjoyed their love of good food including tacos and fish! This book had one of my favorite book quotes ever about tacos!

The suspense is front and center and is intense in many parts of the book, but offset by the romance and wonderful supporting characters in the book. Blackburn is a wonderful romantic suspense author and I can't wait to reach what she has up next for Bronwyn and Mo.

Thank you to Revell Fiction and Netgalley for an opportunity to read an ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

The 2nd story in this series is just as good as the first! All the characters from the first book are still mentioned in some way, and I love Meredith and Gray's story. There are a few new characters, and plenty of suspense and romance. I love this series! You'll definitely want to read book one first, though.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance e-copy of this book! All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Break my Fall, by Lynn H. Blackburn, introduces Dr. Meredith Quinn. As she works out of her mobile dental van in the rural mountains of western North Carolina, Meredith finds herself in some very interesting situations. One evening when she is heading home, after visiting a patient in the mountains, she suddenly finds herself out of gas!

Grayson Ward, the local sheriff, drives up behind her and discovers that her tire was deliberately punctured. He is definitely concerned that Meredith may be the target of someone up to no good!

After Meredith promises not to leave home alone in the future, Gray cannot let her out of his sight. In order to keep her safe from the nearby drug dealing criminals, he becomes her constant companion. Gray even ends up going to a wedding, filled with many individuals of this criminal element, to keep her safe!

When Meredith and Gray finally leave the wedding, you know it will not be long before bullets start flying. You just hope they will survive the madness!

Another nail-biting reading experience from author Lynn Blackburn! We continue the series with the heroine, Meredith, who has had a crush on the chief of police since the day they met. She is being targeted by ruthless people in another county. Can Gray, the hero, keep her safe without falling in love, or has he already fallen? Break My Fall kept me turning the pages with its suspense, great characters, and sweet romance. I look forward to the next book in the series! *I was given a copy of this book by the publisher, and this is my honest opinion.*

I very much enjoyed this book. A romance with suspense involving a reluctant man and a woman who loves him. Someone is apparently trying to kill her and he is trying to protect her without getting g too close because of her past. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes both. I was given this book to review.

Fans of suspense will enjoy this second book in the Gossamer Fall series. Filled lots of action, family drama and romance, this novel has something for everyone. Meredith is such a positive, warm and giving person. Gray has lots of personal baggage but works to overcome his issues. Lots of characters to sort through and remember was my only issue with this enjoyable story.

Break My Fall by Lynn H. Blackburn is the second book in her Gossamer Falls series. This are a crazy-good bunch of stories. I love the Quinn family and all of the different characters. The action and mystery throughout each tale are topnotch who-dun-it and will keep you turning the pages. I just love these books!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions expressed are my own.

Break My Fall is the newest book by Christian fiction author, Lynn H. Blackburn. It is book 2 in the Gossamer Falls series. While Break My Fall could stand alone, I think a reader new to the series would benefit from reading the first book, Never Fall Again. It will help you know the characters a bit and their backgrounds.

There are a lot of characters! It can be hard to keep track of who's with who. The story centers around Meredith Quinn and her crazy but lovable family. Meredith lives in Gossamer Falls, North Carolina, and commutes to nearby towns in her dental office converted van. This way she is able to reach poor and elderly patients who need a dentist but have no access to care. But something is rotten in Denmark! Strange things begin to happen to Meredith that become increasingly deadly. Police Chief Grayson Ward has been carefully observing Meredith for some time and loves everything about her, even though he has closed off his heart to love and relationships. As he struggles to keep Meredith safe, Grayson must tear down his carefully built walls and let go of the fear that has imprisoned him for too long.

I enjoyed reading Break My Fall. It has a suspenseful plot line, likable characters, and a Christian theme of letting go and trusting God though
challenging trials. I would recommend any fans of Lynette Eason or Dani Pettrey to read this book!

“Break My Fall” was a different type of romantic suspense. The villian was apparent pretty much from the beginning leaving more time to dig into the main characters, their background and motivations.

I liked how the author made Gray multiracial without making it a big deal, a stereotype, or the focus of his character. It was seamlessly written into the story.

This book has everything I love—action, romance, family—blended into a cohesive and absolutely fabulous story. Each character had something to overcome and something to give allowing the reader to connect with them.

Meredith is someone I could be friends with. Her heart to serve others draws the reader into her life and invests them in the outcome. Her family is one I would happily adopt. The closeness, protectiveness, and love showcase the advantages of a large close knit family.

This is definitely a book I would read again.

I was given a copy courtesy of Revell through NetGalley. This is my honest opinion of the book.