Lynn H. Blackburn

Where Fear and Faith Collide

“Lynn Blackburn’s done it again. She made me read way past my bedtime and owes me several hours of sleep! What a fabulous story with characters who will live in your head—and heart—long after the last word. I’m eagerly awaiting the second book so I can return to Gossamer Falls and catch up with all of my new besties!”Lynette Easonaward-winning, bestselling author of the Lake City Heroes series
“With an exceptional gift for writing relatable characters who touch deep places of the heart, Lynn Blackburn’s voice is unrivaled! I quickly fell in love with Landry, Cal, Eliza, and, in fact, the entire compelling cast of characters in this brand-new romantic suspense series. A must-read, Never Fall Again delivers the emotionally gripping romance, riveting suspense, and captivating characters readers love!”Elizabeth Goddardbestselling author of Cold Light of Day
“Lynn Blackburn is a rising voice in romantic suspense! This book had it all—a delicious romance, obsession, found family, redemption and reconciliation, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and the kind of ending we all root for! Don’t miss this first book in what I believe will be a fantastic series.”Susan May WarrenUSA Today bestselling and RITA Award–winning author
Malicious Intent has an addictive plot that delves into the dangerous underworld of digital crime, and the protagonists’ chemistry, brewed during a lifetime of friendship and romantic longing, positively sizzles.Booklist
This book will grab you from the beginning and keep you captivated until the end.Interviews & Reviews
Blackburn's Defend and Protect series is off with a bang in Unknown Threat. This heart-racing romantic suspense is one for the keeper shelf! Don your tactical vests and get ready to engage a compelling story that will forbid you from abandoning its pages. Do. Not. Miss. This. One! Ronie Kendig Bestselling, award-winning author of The Tox Files
Unknown Threat is a fantastic read! An action-packed opening and sharply drawn characters drew me right in and held me captive. Blackburn has an exceptional gift for weaving twisting plots with characters that walk right off the page. I absolutely adore Faith, the bright and stalwart FBI special agent. I love the attention to detail regarding Secret Service operations. The swoon-worthy romance between Faith and Luke is the perfect slow burn. Unknown Threat is an exciting start to a thrilling new romantic-suspense series!Elizabeth GoddardAward-winning author of the Uncommon Justice series
In Unknown Threat, Lynn Blackburn has created a page-turning novel with all the elements I've come to love in her books. The hero and heroine are unique and compelling, while surrounded by a rich cast that adds depth to the story. The suspense thread is intense and pulses with energy and pressure. And the romance? It's perfection, with tension to keep me rooting for the characters. It's a perfect read for those who love engaging stories that are threaded with hope.Cara PutmanAward-wining author of Flight Risk and Imperfect Justice
Lynn Blackburn has skyrocketed to the top of my favorite romantic suspense authors list! In Too Deep was much anticipated and it did not disappoint! I literally devoured this book in one sitting! Filled with suspense, action, and danger, this book kept me anxiously wondering what would happen next! I love the balance between suspense and romance! And this gang of characters, the dive team, is everything! BringingUpBooks
Leigh’s ability to rescue herself, Ryan’s respect and support, and a terrific cast of law-enforcement and hospital personnel make this vivid start of Blackburn’s Dive Team Investigations series a real page-turner.Booklist
Fans of Dani Pettrey’s “Alaskan Courage” thrillers will enjoy this nail-biter of a series opener, which will also be appreciated by romantic and psychological suspense fans.Library Journal
The author balances the personal relationships and the mystery well. Her descriptions are so vivid and accurate that you can see the scenes playing out before you . . . Lynn is definitely going to be a great new author to follow.More Than A Review
Watch out readers. Lynn H. Blackburn is a new voice on the scene of Christian Fiction and has a bright future as a successful author.Lynette EasonAuthor
Kept me on the edge of my seat...Mary GoodwinAmazon Reviewer

Jun. 3rd, 2015 I Write For Harlequin

Those of you looking for Covert Justice in your
local Wal-mart may be wondering where to find it.

Look for the big
“HARLEQUIN” banner at the top of the book aisle.

Then look for books with the label “Love Inspired Suspense”
across the top of the book.

Covert Justice should be there.

Wait…did you get stuck on something?

It’s not a typo.

I write for
Harlequin.

Now be honest. What are you thinking?

Are you thinking I’ve crossed over into erotica?

Are you wondering if you really know me?

Are you praying for me to come to my senses and return to
the narrow way?

If you automatically
equate Harlequin with “bodice-rippers” you’re not alone, but you are way off
base.

In order to explain, let me cover a few things that most
people outside of the industry don’t know about Christian publishing.

1.
In
most cases Christian publishing is a business, not a ministry.

For many Christian authors, writing is absolutely a
ministry. A calling. An act of worship. An act of obedience to the will of God
for their lives.

Publication, however, is business. Publishers have
employees, shareholders, and creditors, all of whom expect to get paid. In the
economy in which we live and with the ever-changing face of publishing this
leads us to my next point.

2.
Many
Christian publishers are owned by secular publishing houses.

Once
upon a time, there were quite a few Christian publishing houses, but many of
them have been bought by larger secular publishers. That doesn’t mean they’ve
suddenly stopped producing Christian books. Because again, publishing is a
business, and anyone who knows anything about business knows that the best way
to stay in business is to give the customers what they want.

Which
brings me to point #3.

3.
Harlequin
knows their customers better than just about anyone.

Yes, Harlequin does sell books that might give your grandma
a heart attack.

But they also sell some of the sweetest, cleanest, most
wholesome romances you can find anywhere.

The Love Inspired
guidelines guarantee that the romance you read will be edifying, enriching, and
enjoyable.

You can let your Granny read it (mine really enjoyed Covert
Justice!) and you can also let your teenage daughter read it. There’s no inappropriate behavior. There’s no
foul language. The romance leans heavily toward an emotional attachment, rather
than a sensual attraction.

(That’s not to say there’s no attraction! Characters will
hold hands, hug, even…dare I say it…Kiss! (gasp!) It is a romance novel, folks.)

There are three “Love
Inspired” lines.

Love Inspired books are contemporary stories.

Love Inspired Historical books are, obviously, historical
romances.

Love Inspired Suspense books are contemporary stories where
the hero and heroine are in danger and will spend most of the book trying to
stay alive. I’m biased, of course, but these are my favorite!

So don’t let the
Harlequin banner scare you off. Use it to help you find some great reads
that will encourage you in your faith …. And maybe make for a great
conversation starter when you read them on a plane or at the beach or in the
doctor’s office.

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There’s another Goodreads Giveaway this week. You could win a free, autographed copy of Covert Justice! Check it out!

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Goodreads Book Giveaway

Covert Justice

by Lynn Huggins Blackburn

Giveaway ends June 07, 2015.

See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.

Enter to Win

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tammy johnson says:

June 3, 2015 at 6:48 pm

I love your post and the way it breaks things down and explains what writing for Harlequin is all about. Harlequin really goes above and beyond for it's authors and it's an amazing publisher to write for. Congratulations on your release this month! I'm looking forward to reading it!

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June 3, 2015 at 6:51 pm

Thanks, Tammy. I agree. I'm thrilled to be a Harlequin author. I hope I can say that for a LONG time! 🙂
For those of you who don't know, Tammy is one of my sister Killer Voices. Her book, Royal Rescue, is AWESOME! Look for it on Amazon!

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