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

Dec. 12th, 2011 Unlimited Joy

As my daughter opened birthday gifts
several months ago, a sheet of paper fluttered on the edge of my
sight. All I registered was that there were at least twelve steps and
for a fleeting moment, I questioned my sister’s sanity. What was she
thinking? Why would she give Emma a gift that would be so complicated
to use? I was confused because I know that Jennifer is a thoughtful gift giver and would never give Emma something that would
only frustrate her.

Before I could investigate the
instruction sheet further, Hetti the Hippo exploded into our living
room. Squeals of delight pierced the air as the pop up tent filled
the entire open space. Within seconds, the six foot long hippo was
filled with laughing children.

And then it hit me. The instructions
weren’t for getting the tent open.

They were for cramming it back into the
box.

Ten months later, that crazy hippo is
still living large in Emma’s room.
Even when we moved, we didn’t bother trying to fold her up. (That instruction sheet is long gone!)

I was thinking about this the other day
as I tried—and failed—to get my mind around the idea of God
becoming man. Of the Word made flesh.

Of infinity squeezed into
infancy.

I can’t comprehend how He did it.

It was way more complicated than
getting dear ol’ Hetti back in her box.

No engineer, no physicist, no
biologist, no chemist, no mathematician—no human could have ever
figured it out.

It was a God-sized job.

It required a God-sized idea.

But who could have imagined that a six
pound baby boy could contain—could be—a God-sized miracle.

For thirty-three years, Jesus squished
Himself into humanity.

And after He accomplished what He came
to do, He exploded from His box.

Two thousand years later, He’s still
living large in the heavens.

He was. He is. He always will be.

So as we focus on the babe in a manger,
let’s be sure we don’t try to cram God into a box. He’s not that kind
of God.

He’s the kind of God who limited
Himself so that we could be filled with unlimited Joy.

Psalm 92:4-5 ~ For you, O LORD, have
made me glad by your work; at the work of your hands I sing for joy.
How great are your works, O LORD! Your thoughts are very deep. (ESV)

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Holly says:

December 13, 2011 at 2:33 am

Such a great post! Especially hit home to me because we have 2 of those silly tents that I cannot get folded up to save me! (And I still have the directions – they are useless!)

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Alycia Morales says:

December 13, 2011 at 2:55 am

Amen, Lynn!

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Vonda Skelton says:

December 13, 2011 at 12:46 pm

Love your analogy, Lynn! So visual!

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ljnet says:

December 13, 2011 at 6:59 pm

I love that thought – "After He accomplished what He came to do, He exploded from his box!"
Thank you for a vivid reminder that we worship an infinite God.

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