NEVER FALL AGAIN (Gossamer Falls Book #1) by Lynn H. Blackburn is a wonderful start to a new Christian romantic suspense series. Set in small-town Gossamer Falls, North Carolina, this story features a slow burn romance with a focus on second chances, trust, and personal peril. This is a new-to-me author, and I am definitely going to check out her other books.

Landry Hutton is determined to give her five-year-old daughter, Eliza, a safe life after a not so happy marriage where she learns to be very hesitant around religious men. She has rebuilt her life as an artist -in-residence for the last three years at The Haven, an exclusive resort, and her pottery is prized by all. Landry is ready to have a home built for her and Eliza when her pottery shop goes up in flames. It is arson.

Callum “Cal” Shaw is a former Marine and now works with his two brothers in their construction company. When he is hired by Landry to build her home, he discovers Landry is everything he wants, but he keeps his distance due to his past. Before he starts work on her home, the pottery shop is destroyed. It becomes clear that Landry and Eliza are in danger, but from whom? Can Callum protect Landry and Eliza without becoming even more involved in their lives?

This is a fantastic Christian romantic suspense that has a slow burn romance, two individuals trying to fight their attraction due to their pasts, a suspense plot that builds to an exciting resolution, and a faith focus that does not overpower. The author does an excellent job of introducing us to the main characters in Gossamer Falls that will be the focus of future books without going to in depth and losing focus from this book’s plot line. I was also very happy with the inclusion of Cal’s golden retriever, Maisey, who is instinctively an emotional support dog without formal training. This story exceeded every one of my expectations and I cannot wait for the next in the series.

I highly recommend this Christian romantic suspense!

Small town romantic suspense is my vibe. This was a really good book and kept me interested.
I was just waiting to see what happened and who kept messing with Landry. And the romance between Cal and Landry was amazing. Cal's relationship with Eliza (landry's daughter) was adorable.
I can't wait to see what comes of the series.

What a great start to a new series. I enjoyed getting to know Landry and her daughter Eliza, plus Cal and his family, plus the extended community in this closeknit town of Gossamer Falls, North Carolina.
Landry has been tucked away at The Haven, trying to keep a low profile while creating pottery and teaching classes, keeping her daughter and herself safe. However, the story begins with her deciding it was time to get her own place, and thus she meets Cal when she goes to the construction business that her friend Bronwyn recommends. Soon after however, there is a suspicious fire at her pottery shop at The Haven. There are a couple of questions. Who was the target, The Haven resort or Landry herself? And who would have anything against either The Haven resort or Landry?
Later on in the story it becomes obvious who the true target is when there is another attack, which ratches up the suspense a bit. Prior to that the relationship part of the story takes a more central spot of the story. The relationship between Landry and Cal, which they are determined to keep at the friendship level because of their backgrounds. This relationship extends to his family, full of southern hospitality, and the friendship that Landry's daughter makes with a member of Cal's family.
Though a bunch of time seems to go by with a minimal amount of suspense, the suspense really takes off toward the end of the book with a sinister twist. And once you realize who the antagonist is and what the person is after, it explains why there was quite a bit of time between the attacks.
I really enjoyed the story, though I did wonder where all the suspense was in this suspense book. So, that is why I decided to mention that in my review.
I enjoyed getting to know Cal and his family and friends. And I loved that Landry and Eliza were treated as family. There was the mystery of not knowing who the bad guy was, and not knowing what direction the evil and danger was coming from. Faith was part of the story as the family was Christian, though we see those who are struggling with situations.
I can't wait to continue this series.
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.

Never Fall Again is one of the most tender and touching romantic suspense books that I've ever read, and that tenderness isn't just in romantic situations. I love the closeness of the Quinns and how they pull others into the family. Maisy the lab has me wanting to pet a dog, and I'm a cat person. The main characters, Landry and Cal, both have good reasons to not fall for the other, but will have to admit defeat on that. The low-level feud between three of the families in the town adds interest, especially to those characters that choose to be friends anyway. The mystery of the villain is intriguing. Author Lynn H. Blackburn has a writing style that's easy to read. She gave my emotions a thorough work-out in the best way possible. Never Fall Again is a fantastic start to the Gossamer Falls series. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
I received a complimentary copy through NetGalley and am sharing my opinion of this well-written book.

As Landry Hutton settles into her new life, all seems to finally be at peace in her life as she starts the building of her new home until— something happens to bring her past crashing in on her and her daughter. Builder Callum Shaw quickly becomes involved in the case and Landry and Eliza’s life as he sees they need protection.

Never Again has a blend of suspense, romance, and flawed characters to make this a good story. Landry was a wonderful mom, a creative artist, and willing to be vulnerable. Cal is generous, has a big heart, and I am glad to see he let go of his fears to see the possibility of a future with Landry. Here are some things to love about the book:

North Carolina forest
Small town
Suspense
Pottery
Landry’s daughter, Eliza
Maisey, the Golden Retriever
Cal’s family
Maniacal villain

This is the first book in the Gossamer Falls series, and I can’t wait to read more! I received a copy of the book through the Revell Reads program and NetGalley. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.

It takes a lot for me to rate any book 5 stars. I need to have some kind of reaction, cry, laugh out loud, gasp at a scene, etc. This book was full of reactions! I loved it and cannot wait until the next book in the series! I did not see the twist that showed up at the end, but I certainly enjoyed it! Landry is a strong woman and just wants to take care of her daughter, she's not looking for love or any kind of relationship. Love usually arrives when you aren't looking for it. Again can't wait for the next in the series!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is based on an ARC from NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher.

I absolutely loved everything about this story! It has something for everyone! There’s romance, great banter, close family relationships, a mystery that will keep you guessing, and the most perfect small town feel! Lynn Blackburn has outdone herself! I think this may be my favorite story of hers.

I loved both Landry and Cal! They are so perfect for each other. I loved their chemistry and how their relationship developed. Actually, I really loved all the characters in this story and their banter with each other. And, don’t even get me started on the setting! I want to move to Gossamer Falls and go to the harvest festival! I also loved Cal’s family and want to be included in their group texts! Lol.

Never Fall Again is the first story in the Gossamer Falls series by Lynn Blackburn. After reading this story, I am so looking forward to the rest of the stories in this series!

I bought and received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. The faith thread is light. 5 stars! Highly recommend!

This is another new to me author and let me tell you that I am excited to keep reading this series and more books from her! It was so good! I didn't want to put it down or for it to end.

Landry is one strong momma! She's doing everything she can to protect her and her cute daughter Eliza. Just as life is looking up for them and she's meeting with Callum (Cal) Shaw to help her build a home, everything starts to unravel. Who could it be that is out to get her? Can she ever feel safe again? Or will she constantly be looking over her shoulder until everything completely falls apart?

Get ready for a great ride! You'll be guessing and trying to figure out who is causing all of the chaos and upheaval to Landry's world. But don't worry, Cal is more than just a contractor, he's a former Marine and knows his stuff to help protect these two females who are wreaking havoc on his life as well. A good kind of havoc. He's falling hard but life circumstances from his past make it hard to open up.

I loved, loved, loved Cal's family!!! They are so much fun and I loved how they just wrapped Landry right up in their arms and protection! They are fierce and loving and won't let anything or anyone hurt her and her daughter. But they might play at matchmaking! Watch out Cal...or rather don't, just embrace it as it comes. I promise you'll be happier for it!

Content: Clean. Some moments of mild peril. Some kisses but nothing further.

I received a copy from the publisher, Revell, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

I am a long time fan of Lynn H. Blackburn's writing, and this novel is my favorite thus far. The romance between two wounded souls gives the story the emotional element that bonds characters and readers. The intense suspense is what grasps the readers' attention and keeps them highly engaged. While some elements are likely only to occur in books or movies, it doesn't spoil the heart of the story. Never Fall Again is a multi-themed book focusing most on emotional healing, healthy familial relationships, and honoring God. These themes are well-developed within this gripping tale.

I am looking forward to the second book in Blackburn's Gossamer Falls series, and am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of this first book of the series from Revell via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Lynn H. Blackburn at her best with the start of her newest series. Never Fall Again is a top-notch romantic suspense story!

Landry Hutton got out of a bad family situation with her daughter and has spent the last three years rebuilding their lives at The Haven outside of Gossamer Falls, North Carolina. She teaches art classes and gives her daughter the best life she can. Wanting to build a house close to her work, she hires Callum Shaw to do the construction and the attraction between the two is hard to deny. Cal had a hard past with dating someone with a kid that broke his heart and is hesitant to get involved with anyone at the moment. Cal is about to start construction when Landry is the victim of vandals who destroy her work and set fire to her studio. He vows to keep Landry and her daughter safe, something that proves to be harder than expected.

Never Fall Again is the newest edition in Christian Romantic Suspense and it is a great addition. While it did start just a little bit on the slow side, it picked up speed quickly and never slowed down. Landry and Cal had a great chemistry, especially when all the family got involved. Such a large extended family is going to make for an interesting series as it moves forward. The tension was tight throughout, and Blackburn did a fantastic job keeping me engaged and wanting to see a happy outcome for all these characters. At times I can get tired of romantic suspense books because they tend to end up all alike, but this one was different and had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what the outcome would be. I’m happy to say this one hit the mark. I recommend this book to fans of Blackburn and those that love hard-hitting romantic suspense.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

I’m not going to lie Never Falls Again is one of the author’s slower paced novel. But it is still a good read. I have to say that my favorite character was Eliza Landry’s daughter and Maisy Cal’s dog. Unlike most romantic suspense I preferred romance over the suspense and mystery because of the slow burn. Because of Landry’s trauma and Cal’s past. But this book ends up being a great example of God’s plan even when you think you have a plan and everything figured out.


But I loved meeting the secondary characters that I have a feeling will be part of the following books in the series. And of course the North Carolina mountains which is a character in itself. And it’s hard to imagine this book taking place anywhere else. And of course, small town life at its best where everyone is family.


I have to say I didn’t see the twist coming and I enjoyed that. Can’t wait to see what the next one in the series has to offer.



I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.



I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

With the assistance of her friend, Bronwyn Pierce, Landry Hutton has made a new life for herself and her young daughter Eliza. Her brief marriage was terrifying and her plans to escape were unnecessary when her husband was killed in an accident. She looked forward to meeting contractor Callum Shaw of SPQ (Shaw, Pierce, Quinn) Construction to begin the process of building her home. He is well-liked and popular with an extended and complicated family. Working at The Haven, Landry’s art is in demand and she is shocked when someone deliberately destroys her studio and her work. Cal had not planned on becoming so involved in Landry and Eliza’s life due to a previous failed relationship. His plans change when their safety is at stake and he vows to protect them. Has her ex’s family found her or is someone trying to put her out of business and if so, why? An amazing romantic suspense with the emphasis on suspense and the well-developed characters. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

“Never Fall Again” checks so many boxes! Wonderfully warm characters, a NC mountain setting, elements of faith and romance, and a touch of mystery and anticipation.

Landry, a single mother, is so easy to connect with. Cal and his family are easy to embrace. But these two have their own reasons for trying to keep their focus off each other. I rooted for their romance and enjoyed their growth. Cal found a special place in my heart and is my favorite character in this book.

I loved this story and its alternating points of view. I learned so much about Cal and Landry, as well as the town and townsfolk of Gossamer Falls. (And what a gorgeous town name—and book series title.) I cannot wait for book two!

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This is a slow burn, small town romance.
The past 3 years, Landry Hutton has been rebuilding her life after years of tragedy. She moved to the small town of Gossamer Falls so she could live a quiet life and raise her 5 year old daughter, Eliza.
But when her shop had been set on fire, with a note left that says “this is just the beginning,” it’s clear that this was done intentionally.
The people of Gossamer Falls are like a big family. They step up to welcome Landry and Eliza into their homes and offer them safety. Especially Cal, who Eliza has really taken to. But after Cal’s past trauma, he’s afraid of falling for someone with a child and losing everything.

This book was a little slow for me. It kinda reminded me of Safe Haven. A girl moving to a small town to stay hidden, running from a dark past, falling for the local guy that makes her feel safe, secluded home, building set on fire, etc.
But we loooooove Cal 🤍 And his love for Eliza is so special.
Sadly, I’m not sure if I loved this enough to read the next book!

TW: emotional and physical abuse

Thank you @netgalley and @revellfiction for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lynn H Blackburn never fails me. I know when I open her book, I'll be hooked from the very first sentence (I was). I know that I'll get a heroine I can sympathize with (I did) and that the hero will be swoonworthy (double check). What I loved about Gossamer Falls was the cast of characters, the wounds the hero and heroine had to grow from, and did I mention the cast of characters?! I'm so happy this is book one in a new series because I cannot wait to read the rest of the books. This was an all-nighter read and I'm not sad about the sleep I missed.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. My review was not required nor influenced.

This is a terrific start to a new series. There is a mystery that kept me guessing, suspense, and romance. Even though Landry and Callum are attracted to each other, they plan to only have friendship between them. Growing danger towards Landry and her daughter Eliza bring Callum more into their lives and bring them closer together. I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher through Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. I love the relationship that evolves between Landry, Callum, and Eliza. The mystery is intriguing with plenty of red herrings and it has a suspenseful ending.

I enjoyed reading Never Fall Again, the first book in Lynn H. Blackburn’s Gossamer Falls series set in a fictional North Carolina mountain town. Landry is a widow and single mother with a five year old daughter, Eliza, who moved to Gossamer Falls from Arizona to start over. Landry lives at The Haven, an exclusive private resort where she creates and sells her pottery.

Bronwyn Pierce is The Haven’s CEO and Landry’s close friend from Arizona. There’s a long standing feud between the Pierce’s, Quinn’s and Shaw’s who are the three founding families of Gossamer Falls.

Cal Shaw is also a Quinn via his mother and he has been a longtime friend of Bronwyn’s despite their family issues. Landry is saving her hard earned money from The Haven to build a house, and she contracts Cal to build it.

An unexpected fire at The Haven, and the uncertainty surrounding how and why it happened, draws Landry and Cal closer together as more things happen to threaten Landry’s personal safety.

Landry and Cal’s romance is sweet and Landry’s daughter, Eliza, is adorable. I was intrigued by the town dynamics and the complexity of relationships among the side characters. I recommend Never Fall Again to romantic suspense readers who like small town romances where the suspense builds to a nail biting crescendo, and a relevant faith element in the story.

Many thanks to Revell and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy.

This is technically a Christian romance, so absolutely zero spice.
Saying that, this was my first foray into the genre and though not my favourite, it was still good. This book guides us through the journey of Cal and Landry and the series of scary events that bring them together. Solid character and relationship building. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

BOOK REVIEW - Never Fall Again - Lynn H Blackburn - 4/5 Stars

THE STORY
The suspense was very light in this story, even more than was typical in Lynn H Blackburn's novels, I would've liked a bit more but it was still a great mystery that I didn't figure out the end. The small-town family-oriented side of the story was a bit confusing at first, trying to figure out who was related to who, making for a slow start but it was a lovely aspect once it was all figured out. One of the best things about reading the first in a series is meeting all the new side characters and the anticipation of when they will each get their own story. So many stories I'm now looking forward to! Cal, Landry and Eliza are so adorable, this story will give you all the warm fuzzy feels!

THE ROMANCE
This lady writes my kind of Romantic Suspense, the kind where the ratio between romance and suspense is tipped in romance's favour! Both Cal and Landry have painful pasts that they have to overcome, I loved that they were on equal footing and were moving at a similar pace, it was a nice break from a long run of angsty novels I've read lately. As usual there were many swoony-worthy moments in this story for you to enjoy!

THE TRUTHS
God doesn't always answer prayers in the way we want or when we want it but His answers are always for our better in the long run. Unfortunately there's no set time frame for when we see how those answers help shape us, sometimes it within a matter of moments or days, other times it's when we look back years later. But the important thing to remember is that it is ALWAYS for our better and, hard as it is, we have to continue to trust in His goodness, love and promises.

Landry Hutton has found her place at The Haven. The Haven is an exclusive resort for the uber rich located in Gossamer Falls. She is the artist-in-residence whose talent is in making pottery. She has made a name for herself and done quite well. She has lived on site, but she wants a place to call her own. She hires Callum Shaw. Callum is a former Marine who is well known in the construction world. Things get a little dicey when someone burns her studio at The Haven to the ground. When they find a note, it appears that the fire is very personal.

Landry just wants to keep her beautiful daughter, Eliza, safe. Callum knows that Landry is hiding something from her past. He just cannot figure out what that is. Her faith has taken a hit due to some people in her life. The questions are can her faith be restored, and who is targeting her?

This was a slow burn suspense. It was actually more romance and an introduction to the families of Gossamer Falls than mystery. There is the mystery of who burned the studio, but the suspense does not pick up until late in the book. However, it was a pleasurable read as you see families coming together to help one another, as well as a fine community showing a newcomer like Landry their heart. The characters were well developed and easy to like. Faith played a large role in this story. If you are looking for an adrenaline laced mystery, you will not find that here. However, if you want to a read a book with substance where you are allowed to see inside the lives of the characters and get to know them well, you will enjoy this book as much as I did. A plus is a lovable Golden Retriever known as Maisy for dog lovers like myself.

Thank you to Revell and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.