Lynn Blackburn's Malicious Intent was a great addition to her Defend and Protect series. I thought it was a good action packed suspense filled book. Four and a half stars.

Malicious Intent is part of the Defend and Protect series and also has ties to the Dive Team series. I really enjoyed this book. It's well written, contains tech, crime, mystery and romance - what's not to love? The characters were well written and are strong leads. It was also great to learn more about the supporting characters.

I got this in exchange for an honest review. This is a book that I've pre-ordered for my library. I think anyone who likes romantic suspense novels, will appreciate this book. Unfortunately, that leaves me waiting for the next book!

A fast-moving read that races from the opening page. Ivy and her company are under attack, but the reasons aren't clear. What is clear is that the boy she fell in love with is back in her life years after she ghosted him. The question is what they're going to do about it. Gid can't believe Ivy is back and will do anything to keep her safe. This book is everything I've come to expect from the author: riveting romantic suspense. It's a read I highly recommend.

What would you do if someone tortured and threatened you for money? Dr. Ivy Collins had her little finger broken and a burn on her shoulder and a gun pointed at her when Gil and his friend Zane rescued her and she shot her attacker. Gil had a past relationship with her from childhood and from the age of 16 when they were seriously dating. She had left for Oregon with her mother and never contacted him or his family since then.

Gil and his friends were Secret Service Agents who were investigating some counterfeit bills that had been given to Ivy's company when they arrived at her home and found her being tortured.

Now Gil and his teammates were hired to protect Ivy, you will have to read the book for yourself to see what happens to Ivy as she is stalked and threatened by her enemies.

Tightly written suspense with twists and turns right up to a conclusion you never saw coming, romance that grabs your heart, family and faith that hold on to the end, who could ask for more?
Gil and Ivy knew each other as children, fell in love as teens, and were separated by misunderstandings for fifteen years. Who knew a counterfeit case would lead him to her front door just in time to save her from intruders who want something she has.
Is it possible in the midst of chaos God brought them back together for healing and another chance at love?
This book has everything I love in romantic suspense.
I was given an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from Revell through Interviews & Reviews.

Malicious Intent was a solid suspense read and I really enjoyed it. The danger was surprising yet believable, which is a hard balance to find with some suspense plots. The team dynamic in Lynn Blackburn’s books is always my favorite! Her characters have personality and you genuinely want to hang out with the team. Ivy and Gil were a great match and it was great to see how well they clicked even after being apart for so many years. This book really highlights the team working together well and showcased how they are really more of a family than coworkers and they pulled Ivy right into their fold! All the pieces of the crime really come together in the final pages and the conclusion will keep readers on their toes! I really enjoyed this latest book in the series and cannot wait to read more!

Wow! That's what I said often during the reading of this novel. This is Lynn Blackburn's best work ever, in my opinion. Blackburn has simply outdone herself here. She has a great plot, outstanding characters and a suspense that doesn't stop. And let's not forget those two main protagonists: Gil Dixon is one of the best heroes and Ivy Collins is pretty much perfect. If ever two characters were made for each other, these two were. I love it when I connect with characters so quickly and easily. No two ways about it: this book is just over the top. This group of Secret Service and FBI agents are just great. I loved catching up with some from a previous series, too. They are just so cool!

If ever I were in a situation where I needed help, I'd definitely choose this group. Hands down. Everyone's character is larger than life here, and I love that. The spiritual thread is amazing, too. I can't wait for Zane and Tessa's story. Bravo and well done!!

My thanks to Revell for a copy of this book via the Net Galley platform. The opinion here is my own entirely.

Malicious Intent by Lynn H. Blackburn checks all the boxes off for a Romantic Suspense novel. The first chapter dives into a character, who happens to be the heroine of the story, who has been tortured recently. From then on, the story moves forward with trying to discover who harmed her and why. Of course, the heroine, Ivy, runs into someone from her past, the heroine, Gil, who actually has loved her and wanted to come back into her life. As the story progresses, the suspense is heightened also, allowing the readers to jump into the action just like the heroine and the hero. On the same vein, the romance is questioned, then jumped into with full emotions. When the climactic moment is revealed, there is many different elements that make the final answer different than I have ever seen before. Has it been done before? Not in any novel that I have devoured. Can I see it happening in real life? Most definitely. Overall, Malicious Intent by Lynn H. Blackburn does give fans of romantic suspense just what they want. Plenty of action sprinkled with fighting emotions across the page. Fans of Colleen Coble and DiAnn Mills should be pick this novel. They would definitely enjoy time spent with this story.

I received a complimentary copy of Malicious Intent by Lynn H. Blackburn from Revell Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.