I love a collection of novellas! I think it's great that you get to sample a different author's writing or world in a shorter form and this was great for that!

I knocked off a star as I didn't love all of the novellas equally (my favorite being Natalie Walters!) but I did enjoy it and can easily recommend this collection to anyone who loves Christian Romantic Suspense!

My rating: 4*

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I received a copy of this from the publisher for free. All opinions are my own!

Delighted by this novella by three great authors. I am familiar with Eason and Blackburn’s writing, and they did not disappoint. Walters is a new author to me and she was hitting it out of the park from chapter one.

All stories were full of action and fast-paced from the get go. It really draws you in, coupled with a mystery to be solved, suspense and danger around every corner. There were red herrings and surprising villains, especially in Walters novella.

I love that these novellas are standalone but also linked to major series each author has. I had only read Eason’s new series so far and it was nice to see these familiar characters have a story of their own. Reading Blackburn and Walters’ novellas has me keen to dive into their existing series.

Absolutely worth a read and trying to figure out the whodunnit.

Y'all I really think Romantic Suspense books are PERFECT in Novella format! I loved this one. After reading Targeted and now Cornered, I think this author trio should definitely continue these! They are fun, short reads with just the right amount of suspense and romance I prefer! Highly recommend to my Romantic Suspense fans!

Wow! Two of my favorite suspense writers and a new author I’d hadn’t read, all in the same book! Of the three novellas, I enjoyed Blackburn’s story the best. Waters’ had the heaviest romantic elements, which interfered less of and more suspense/action. Eason’s work is always excellent. It was nice to be able to finish a story in one or two sittings and know there was still more adventure to come with the other novellas.

An enjoyable collection of Novella’s from three of my favorite romantic suspense authors. Each Novela has a high octane suspense quote. And the romance is well worth read. Love to each about. Not one was a letdown. Highly recommend!

If you are a fan of suspense, then you are probably already familiar with Lynette Eason, Lynn H. Blackburn, and Natalie Walters. If you are not yet familiar, then buckle up, Buttercup and you are welcome for the introduction. Cornered is a novella collection from these three suspense queens, a blessed gift for the suspense lover in your life. (And it is totally ok to be the suspense lover in your life.)

The first novella in this collection is In the Dark by Lynette Eason, in which Stephanie Cross finds herself up to her ears in deception and danger when her friend is murdered. Detective Tate Cooper is on the case, but it is not long before Stephanie is on his mind in her own way. Eason’s world building is already well established, and her readers will recognize quite a few In the Dark characters, feeling at home immediately with our friends and feeling the danger with them along the way. Fear not, new and future fans, because you will pick right up and fit right in with the Lake City Heroes.

Lynn H. Blackburn follows with Downfall to have you head over tail-feathers for the Quinns and some of the Pierces of Gossamer Falls. When Cassie Quinn and Bronwyn Pierce discover that Hideaway has been vandalized, the illusion of security at the ultra exclusive The Haven resort in North Carolina’s beautiful mountains is shattered. Not so much for their elite guests, but for the swanky restaurant’s interim head chef, Cassie. Cassie’s ex, Officer Donovan Bledsoe has to solve the case, protect Cassie, and make sense of the mess he made when he dumped her. Sinister acts, drugs, danger, and romantic tension keep the reader on their toes from threats written in sriracha to a satisfying conclusion. Cannot get enough of the Quinns and Pierces? No worries, Blackburn has you covered with the Gossamer Falls series.

Perilous Obsession from Natalie Walters completes the triptych of pulse pounding romantic suspense. Natalie fans will be familiar with Kekoa Young from The SNAP Agency series and will immediately feel like family for his sister Lahela, who finds herself the target of some disturbing incidents as she strives to feel settled in her new Texas home. Briggs Turner is a friend, but he hopes to be more. His protective drive is amped up when he learns that someone has been stalking Lahela, but it all gets really hot when things cross over from tense to dangerous. Perilous Obsession is fast and tense, but with the friendship, loyalty, and dedication of ohana and a healthy helping of romance.

Thank you to the authors and publisher for allowing me a copy to read and review. All opinions expressed here are my own and are completely genuine.

In the Dark by Lynette Eason
Steph Cross discovers cryptic notes in the wake of her friend's untimely death, leading her to think that there was more to her death than originally stated. Rookie Detective Tate Cooper is determined to prove himself on his first case, working alongside his partner and boss's sister.

An engaging read with likable protagonists and a riveting plot, I liked the relationship building as they uncovered the secrets together. Good tension throughout, with solid themes of faith.

Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn
A feuding family in a resort town. Cassie Quinn is a chef, and she takes a job at the resort despite her family's reservations about the bad blood between the families. When the resort's kitchen is destroyed it is clear that someone is after her. Her only option is to work with her ex, Dt Donovan Bledsoe. Can they get to the bottom of the targeted sabotage before it's too late?

A fast paced read, with escalating suspense as the danger increases. Great suspense, with a second chance romance, good teamwork and relationship building. Highly enjoyable!

Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters
Teacher Lehela Young turns to her friend Briggs Turner when she finds that she is being stalked, endangering her students. Can they get to the bottom of things before it's too late?

A well written read, with a sweet friend to lovers romance. A suspenseful read, with a plot that kept me guessing till the end. I liked the great relationship between the main characters, and solid faith. Highly recommend!


I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

In the Dark by Lynette Eason - Loved it. The suspense kept me guessing and the romance was one I wanted to cheer for. This was my favourite of the collection.

Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn - I liked the main characters, but there were so many side characters that I struggled to keep track of who was who, who was related to each other and how. I didn't feel invested in the mystery.

Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters - I really enjoyed this story and the character relationships. I did not see the twists coming and was shocked at the reveals.

I enjoyed the first two stories in this collection but the last one, while well written, just wasn’t believable. If you love suspense, you can’t go wrong with this trio. Perfect for a vacation read.

Cornered
Three Romantic Suspense Novellas
Pub Date Nov 19 2024
Revell
Christian| Novellas & Short Stories| Romance

Revell and Netgalley have provided me with a copy of Cornered for review:


You're in for three times the thrills with these nail-biting thrillers from your favorite romantic suspense authors!


Lynette Eason's book, In the Dark, tells the story of accountant Steph Cross who is cleaning out a co-worker's desk after her untimely death when she finds cryptic notes that make her suspect that her friend's car accident was any other than an accident at all. Detective Tate Cooper is determined to assist her in cracking the case before anyone else is injured. Can he protect the woman who has so quickly claimed his heart?



In Downfall, a novel by Lynn H. Blackburn, chef Cassie Quinn is offered the opportunity to fill in at an exclusive mountain resort. However, when the kitchen is destroyed and Cassie is in danger, she is forced to accept the help of her ex-boyfriend, Detective Donovan Bledsoe, in finding the culprit and ensuring her safety.



In Natalie Walters' novel "Perilous Obsession", teacher Lahela Young becomes the target of someone who is obsessed with redressing an injustice. Her first point of contact is Briggs Turner, a close friend of hers. In spite of having left a career as a police officer, Briggs still has a strong instinct to protect, particularly when it comes to Lahela.


I Give Cornered five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

When I saw this new novella collection, I knew I had to read it! Cornered has three of my favorite suspense authors doing what they do best, and I couldn't have enjoyed it more! Each novella is connected to a series, so Lynette Eason helped me catch up with her Lake City Heroes, Lynn H. Blackburn took me back to Gossamer Falls, and Natalie Walters shared more adventures with members of the SNAP Agency!

Please don't ask me which one is my favorite! Each thrilling novella has nail-biting suspense and sweet romance, so it's impossible to choose one over the other! I loved Cornered: Three Romantic Suspense Novellas and I recommend it to all who enjoy romantic Christian suspense.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.

From some of the biggest names in Christian romantic suspense, Cornered is a great selection of three novellas. I can’t choose a favorite as I loved them all. I had trouble putting the book down to tend to other responsibilities.
If you enjoy fast-paced romantic suspense, this is the one for you. It’s perfect if you need a quick read too.

I love a good novella, and these are paced so well -- they keep the reader's interest beautifully. I hope publishers will continue to publish novellas. Sometimes they really hit the spot as opposed to a longer more drawn out novel.

In The Dark by Lynette Eason ties in to the author's Lake City Heroes series, but you don't need to be familiar with that series to enjoy this one. Tate and Steph are great characters with an intriguing mystery to solve.

In Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn ties in to the Gossamer Falls series but again no prior familiarity is needed. This one had terrific suspense and second-chance romance.

In Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters rounds out the collection. I had a little bit of a hard time getting into this one but I did end up enjoying it! I especially enjoyed how the author wrapped things up with the ending.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-galley; all opinions in my review are 100% my own.

I loved that all three of these novellas build on other series by their respective authors. They each had familiar characters, great mysteries, and lots of suspense.

I think it's fascinating reading about a family feud set in the modern era. In "Downfall," Cassie wonders, "When had she turned into the stupid chick in a horror movie who didn't have enough sense to stay alive?" (location 2299). I like the Quinn family dynamics and how they show up for each other, even if it brings them into contact with their enemies. I can't wait to read Mo's story.

In "Perilous Obsession," Briggs is ready to move out of the friend zone with Lahela when he learns she has a stalker. His passion immediately turns to keeping her safe. "I'm just ticked off and worried and, well...I really want to punch someone, but I'm trying to focus that urge onto something more productive and less illegal" (location 4266).

All three books have close family or friend groups who support each other. There were a few twists and turns. They were all very enjoyable and hard to put down. I'd highly recommend them. Thank you to Revell for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I have read books by all three authors before, and this newest collection did not disappoint. I loved all three books in the collection. They kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting more!

I was provided a copy of the book from the author/publisher. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.

Cornered: Three Romantic Suspense Novellas
by Lynette Eason; Lynn H. Blackburn; Natalie Walters
Publisher: Revell
Series: None
Rated: 4
Obtain: Borrow or buy
Back of the Book: “Prepare for three times the thrills with these nail-biting page-turners from your favorite romantic suspense authors!
In In the Dark by Lynette Eason, accountant Steph Cross is cleaning out a coworker's desk after her untimely death when she finds cryptic notes that lead her to believe her friend's car accident was no accident at all. Detective Tate Cooper is determined to help her crack the case before someone else gets hurt. But can he protect the woman who has so quickly laid claim to his heart?
In Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn, chef Cassie Quinn gets an offer she can't refuse: to fill in as chef at an exclusive mountain resort. But when the kitchen is destroyed and it becomes clear Cassie is in danger, she's forced to accept the help of her ex-boyfriend, Detective Donovan Bledsoe, to find the culprit and keep her safe.
In Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters, teacher Lahela Young becomes the target of someone with a twisted obsession of righting a wrong. The first person she turns to is her good friend Briggs Turner. Briggs may have left his career as a police officer, but he still has the instinct to protect--especially for Lahela.”

Impressions: I really enjoyed this trio of novellas. I am not familiar with any of the series that these novellas branched off of but I was able to enjoy the stories and look forward to reading more by their authors. All of the of the stories were exciting, and just the right length to be engaging. The characters and plots were likable without being over the top or unbelievable. The first story was probably my favorite of the trio.

Quotes: “…everything around him was a technicolor of God’s artistry.”

I received an ARC of this book via the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review shared here.

I enjoyed all three of these novellas. Each one had secondary characters from each of the authors' series, which I had already read.
In The Dark had James Cross' sister Stephanie Cross in danger after a co-worker's murder.
Downfall had Cassie Quinn, another of the Quinn Family in Gossamer Falls, who is working as a chef, but someone does not want her there.
In Perilous Obsession, Kekoa Young's sister Lahela has a stalker.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley with no obligation to post a positive review.

In the Dark by Lynette Eason
Full of mystery and suspense, was Stephanie Cross' friend's car accident truly an accident. When Stephanie finds a notebook hidden in her friend's desk with encrypted messages she works with Detective Tate Cooper to discover the truth. Plenty of suspense and romance.
Downfall by Lynn Blackburn
Return to Gossamer Falls and the Quinn and Pierce families. This is probably my favorite series so far. Cassie Quinn is in danger and her ex-boyfriend Detective Donovan Bledsoe is determined to protect her and win her back. The rest of the Quinn family shows up to help and makes the story complete. There is plenty of suspense, romance and action involved.
Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters
Lahela Young (Kekoa's little sister from the SNAP series) becomes the target of someone with an obsession. Her friends, Briggs, Nash, and Daphne are all there to help and protect her. I want their stories now!! Action packed with suspense and a romance with Briggs.

{Thank you to @netgalley and @revellfiction for my gifted copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.}

Cornered is a fantastic novella collection, featuring three novellas, written by three incredible romantic suspense authors.

Novellas included:

“In the Dark” by Lynette Eason
“Downfall” by Lynn H. Blackburn
“Perilous Obsession” by Natalie Walters

I enjoyed this book so much! Each novella can be read as a stand-alone, but it was extra fun if you’ve read other books from these authors as each novella featured characters connected to previous books. Isn’t it fun when you get to know minor characters better like this?!

If you’re a romantic suspense fan looking for a fast, bingeable, read, this page-turner is it!

Definitely recommend!

A Colby Christmas Rescue by Debra Webb had me enthralled with the story and characters. The storyline really makes you think; what would you do in their situation. Even when I had to put the book down I was still thinking about it.

Jamie was a great character and I would really like to see more adventures with her and Kendrick. I loved that she trusted him even when she didnt understand some of his decisions.

I highly recommend this mystery. The only thing that would have made it better was a little more romance :)

I am new to the Colby Agency series but I immediately started researching the other books in the series. Now I have to decide how far back do I start :). Victoria was a great character and I really want her story. I will definitely be reading this series as A Colby Christmas Rescue was just book one in the Next Generation series.