Break My Fall by Lynn H. Blackburn Review

 

Break My Fall is the second book in the Gossamer Falls series by Lynn H. Blackburn. We are first introduced to this town and some of the characters in Never Fall Again. I enjoyed getting to see characters I had come to know and love from that first book. The thing is, I learned there is a book 1.5 available as a part of a romantic suspense compilation titled Cornered. I wish I had had a chance to read Downfall first as I feel like I came into Break My Fall missing some vital information, especially in regard to the known drug trafficking in the nearby town. Additionally, there are family members who were the focus of Downfall and they are now a couple. I'm just mentioning this because if you are like me, and you would prefer to read books in order, you may want to hold off on this book until you read the two previous books. 

Now, onto the review of Break My Fall.

Meredith Quinn is a dentist who is back in her home town of Gossamer Falls. She has a dental practice, plus a mobile clinic she takes around to those who can't come to her. We first see treating an older lady in a nearby town, one we soon learn she had been warned not to go to wihtout someone else at least aware of where she is going because there are criminal activities going on there. Criminal activities that continue because of the believed crooked cops from that area.

Grayson, or Gray Ward is the police chief in Gossamer Falls. The man that Meredith has feelings for, but her feelings are not reciprocated. What she doesn't realize is that there are reasons Gray refuses to give in to the fact that HE also has feelings for her. This leads to some tense, hurtful interactions. There were times I was actually quite upset with Meredith for the way she was handling the situation. 

There relationship was the main focus of the book. Gray tries desperately to keep Meredith safe when it becomes obvious that there are people after her, though it isn't clear whether they want her dead or just scared and silenced. While there are several suspenseful situations, the suspense is quite mild, I would say even milder than in Never Fall Again. So, if you are one who prefers your romance with a bit of suspense, instead of the other way around, this will be the book for you. That's not to say I didn't love the story. I loved seeing Meredith and Gray's relationship evolve. I loved their interactions, except when I was getting a bit frustrated with Meredith. I also loved the closeknit southern family dynamics that we get to see in the Quinn clan. I loved it in the first book and I really enjoyed getting to know the family even more. I just wish there was a bit more suspense, the kind that keeps me on the edge of my seat and zinging through the pages. 

I received an e-copy of this book through NetGalley and was not required to write a favorable review. These are my own honest thoughts.