BLOGWORDS – BLOG BLITZ & BOOK LAUNCH – MAY 2018
BLOGWORDS – Wednesday 2 May 2018 – WREADING WEDNESDAY – BOOK FEATURE & REVIEW – BENEATH THE SURFACE by LYNN H. BLACKBURN
WREADING WEDNESDAY – BOOK FEATURE & REVIEW – BENEATH THE SURFACE by LYNN H. BLACKBURN
Title: Beneath the Surface
Series: Dive Team Investigations, Book 1
Author: Lynn H. Blackburn
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: March 6, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Links: Goodreads l Amazon l ChristianBook l BookDepository l Itunes
THE BLURB:
After a harrowing experience with an obsessed patient, oncology nurse practitioner Leigh Weston needed a change. She thought she’d left her troubles behind when she moved home to Carrington, North Carolina, and took a job in the emergency department of the local hospital. But when someone tampers with her brakes, she fears the past has chased her into the present. She reaches out to her high school friend turned homicide investigator, Ryan Parker, for help.
Ryan finds satisfaction in his career, but his favorite way to use his skills is as a volunteer underwater investigator with the Carrington County Sheriff’s Office dive team. When the body of a wealthy businessman is discovered in Lake Porter, the investigation uncovers a possible serial killer–one with a terrifying connection to Leigh Weston and deadly implications for them all.
Dive into the depths of fear with an exciting new voice in romantic suspense. Award-winning author Lynn H. Blackburn grabs readers by the throat and doesn’t let go until the final heart-pounding page.
THE AUTHOR:
Lynn H. Blackburn believes in the power of stories, especially those that remind us that true love exists, a gift from the Truest Love. She’s passionate about CrossFit, coffee, and chocolate (don’t make her choose) and experimenting with recipes that feed both body and soul. She lives in South Carolina with her true love, Brian, and their three children. Her first book, COVERT JUSTICE, won the 2016 Selah Award for Mystery/Suspense and the 2016 Carol Award for Short Novel. Her second book, HIDDEN LEGACY, released June 2017.
MY REVIEW:
After a harrowing experience with an obsessed patient, oncology nurse practitioner Leigh Weston needed a change. She thought she’d left her troubles behind when she moved home to Carrington, North Carolina, and took a job in the emergency department of the local hospital. But when someone tampers with her brakes, she fears the past has chased her into the present. She reaches out to her high school friend turned homicide investigator, Ryan Parker, for help.
Ryan finds satisfaction in his career, but his favorite way to use his skills is as a volunteer underwater investigator with the Carrington County Sheriff’s Office dive team. When the body of a wealthy businessman is discovered in Lake Porter, the investigation uncovers a possible serial killer–one with a terrifying connection to Leigh Weston and deadly implications for them all.
Dive into the depths of fear with an exciting new voice in romantic suspense. Award-winning author Lynn H. Blackburn grabs readers by the throat and doesn’t let go until the final heart-pounding page.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but was under no obligation to read the book or to post a review. I offer my review of my own free will. The opinions expressed in my review are my honest thoughts and reaction to this book.
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Be sure to stop on every stop on the Tour Schedule for more chances to win!
TOUR SCHEDULE
JustRead Publicity Tour Landing Page
April 23
Create Explore Read – Author Interview
A Baker’s Perspective – A Day with Special Agent ___
April 24
Savings in Seconds – Quote Hightlight
Grace in Our Moments – Guest Post from Author
April 25
Christen Krumm – Guest Post from Author
Among the Reads – Beneath the Surface & the Power of Prayer
April 26
Blooming with Books – Character Profile
Fiction Aficionado – Did you know this about diving investigators?
April 27
Remembrancy – Photo Tour of Carrington
Stories by Gina – Quote Highlight
April 30
The Christian Fiction Girl – Quote Hightlight
Daysong Reflections – Underwater Investigations & Evidence
May 1
Worthy 2 Read – Quote Hightlight
Kat’s Corner Books – Beneath the Surface with International Adoption
May 2
All of a Kind Mom – A Character Like Me
Robin’s Nest – Quote Hightlight
Edits & Reviews by Leslie – Food Beneath the Surface
May 3
By the Book – Quote Hightlight
Cafinated Reads – Quote Highlight
May 4
Book by Book – Playlist
Pacific Northwest Bookworm – Cookies Beneath the Surface
SPECIAL TOPIC:
The Name of the Lord is a Strong Tower
A tower. A refuge. A fortress. A place of safety in the midst of danger.
In this world you will have troubles. John 16:33
And truly, who hasn’t had troubles now and then? Jesus spoke these words to His disciples when He was getting ready to leave.
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.
Look in the middle of that sentence, after the comma…
It says, in Me.
We have peace IN HIM. Apart from Him, not so much.
Several years ago, Father gave me an illustration of this:
See that little mouse? Down there in the corner?
That’s us. You and me. Facing the enemy without Holy Spirit.
And in our own strength, we have no hope.
But that’s not all of that verse:
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. – John 16:33
The last five words are what make the difference:
But the best part is, He is fighting for us even when we don’t realize it. When we have turned from Him—ask me how I know about that? Even in our sin, He is at our defense.
In that moment, Father showed me the dialogue:
“She’s mine now.” The enemy laughed, thinking he had bested God. But our sweet Savior stepped between him and me, and said, “No. She belongs to Me.” Even as I defied Him, even as I turned from Him. Even when we know His Name, but for whatever reason, are not walking with Him.
He is there.
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6
He is our place of refuge. Of safety.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. – Proverbs 18:10
A tower stands above, taller, higher than other structures around it, ideally on a hill—visible from great distances. An anchor when we can’t see beyond the storm. Truly, an anchor in our hearts.
He is our anchor, our refuge. Our strong tower.
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Thank you for your review and information on “Beneath the Surface” by Lynn H. Blackburn as well as for being part of the book tour.
Sounds like a great suspense romance and one that I’d love the opportunity to read. I have placed it on my TBR list.
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Hullo Kay!! it really is a page-turner!! thanks so much for popping by today!
Thank you for being on the tour.
My pleasure!! always enjoy a great book!!
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Robin, thank you for sharing “Beneath the Surface”! Sounds like my kind of book! I’m excited to read it.
hullo Caryl! it really is a fantastic read!! well written and definitely has some twists!! so glad you popped by today!!