Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn

Under Fire
by Lynn H. Blackburn

ISBN-13: 9780800737979
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Revell
Released: March 7, 2023

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
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 Review:
Under Fire is a Christian romantic suspense novel. It's the third in a series, but it works as a stand alone. Tessa's leading the local efforts to prepare for a visit by the president. Not only did the team need to investigate and prevent the threats against the president, but a threat came in against Tessa. She (and the teammates protecting her) had to avoid repeated attacks while stopping threats to the president. Tessa was competent and kick-ass during the suspenseful parts. So were her teammates. Great team.

Tessa was an alcoholic (now over a year sober) who got help after nearly getting raped and not knowing who did it. Zane's mother was an alcoholic who severely neglected him, so he once told Tessa that he'd never get into a relationship with an alcoholic. They've become best friends, care about each other, know what the other likes, and have shared their lives. They worked well together as part of a team. But they must overcome this issue before they can allow the relationship to turn romantic.

The main characters were likable, complex, and reacted realistically to the situations. I cared about what happened to them. The Christian element was genuine prayer about the relationship problems and about dealing with the threats. Tessa realized that only God would show her perfect love. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I would recommend this enjoyable, exciting suspense novel.


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