Under Fire closes out Lynn H. Blackburn’s exciting Defend and Protect Series with an explosive finale filled with plenty of tension, suspense, and (best of all) romance.
Book Blurb
USSS Special Agent Zane Fletcher has landed his dream assignment protecting the president of the United States. When the president plans a fundraiser at the exclusive estate of a political supporter in Raleigh, Zane is thrilled to be working again with Special Agent Tessa Reed, his best friend–and the woman he desperately wishes could be more.
Though Tessa almost lost everything, she battled her demons and came out on the other side healthy and healed. But when her role as the liaison between the Raleigh office and the president’s protective detail wrenches her past back into the present, her greatest failure threatens to come to light.
Zane refuses to let Tessa go through this alone. But can he stand by the woman he loves and protect the president from a mounting threat at the same time?
My Thoughts
I feel like I’ve been waiting for Zane and Tessa’s book for so long, but it was definitely worth it! Their romance is so sweet, especially with the history between them.
Blackburn begins with scenes that show some background of their relationship and reveal Tessa’s struggles. Tessa and Zane have developed an unique friendship that becomes such an important part of their relationship. I loved seeing their relationship deepen as they deal with what separates them.
And of course, the friendships they have with the other characters added to the book. This is what makes me love Blackburn’s stories so much. She has these realistic characters you can’t help but fall in love with. As you read, they become your own friends. Getting glimpses of Gil and Ivy, Luke and Faith, and even Charles and Hope and Ben and Sharon made this even more enjoyable.
The suspense element was on point. Blackburn always has me on the edge of my seat as the characters work to unravel the mystery and escape danger.
Overall, Under Fire is an enjoyable tale with an exhilarating suspense thread and sweet romance.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
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