Summary
Cornered includes three novellas by romantic suspense authors Lynn H. Blackburn, Lynette Eason, and Natalie Walters. Featuring three strong women protagonists—a chef, an accountant, and a teacher—the stories are filled with mystery, intrigue, and danger.
Plot
Cornered brings together three novellas by popular authors of romantic suspense. Following is a brief, spoiler-free description of each:
Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn
Chef Cassie Quinn seizes on an offer to fill in as chef at an exclusive mountain resort. But when the kitchen is destroyed and it becomes clear Cassie is in danger, she's forced to accept the help of her ex-boyfriend, Detective Donovan Bledsoe, to find the culprit and keep her safe.
In the Dark by Lynette Eason
Accountant Steph Cross is cleaning out a coworker's desk after her untimely death when she finds cryptic notes that lead her to believe her friend's car accident was no accident at all. Detective Tate Cooper is determined to help her crack the case before someone else gets hurt. But can he protect the woman who has so quickly laid claim to his heart?
Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters
Teacher Lahela Young becomes the target of someone with a twisted obsession of righting a wrong. The first person she turns to is her good friend Briggs Turner. He may have left his career as a police officer, but Briggs still has the instinct to protect, especially when it comes to Lahela.
Characters
Cassie Quinn (Downfall): A chef at a mountain resort encounters danger after a kitchen incident disrupts her life. Cassie seeks the truth while facing threats to her safety.
Detective Donovan Bledsoe (Downfall): Cassie's former partner and a detective who steps in to protect her. His involvement combines professional duty with unresolved personal history.
Steph Cross (In the Dark): An accountant who gets drawn into investigating the untimely death of a coworker, which might not have been an accident.
Detective Tate Cooper (In the Dark): The detective who becomes determined to not only crack this cryptic case but also protect Steph.
Lahela Young (Perilous Obsession): A teacher who finds herself the target of a twisted vendetta.
Briggs Turner (Perilous Obsession): A former police officer and Lahela’s good friend, who is devoted to protecting her.
Themes
A collection of three novellas, Cornered focuses on themes of suspense and romance. Each driven by a strong woman protagonist, the stories also explore personal challenges and emotional and relational complexities.
Quick facts
Cornered is a collection of three novellas written by Lynn H. Blackburn, Lynette Eason, and Natalie Walters.
Each of the novellas feature a strong female protagonist.
Downfall, Lynn H. Blackburn's novella, features Cassie Quinn, a chef caught in a suspenseful sabotage scenario at a mountain resort.
In the Dark, Lynette Easton’s novella, draws accountant Steph Cross into a murder investigation.
Perilous Obsession, Natalie Walter’s novella, stars a teacher, Lahela Young, who becomes the target of someone with a twisted vendetta.
A book trailer for Cornered created by co-author Lynette Eason.
About the author
Lynn H. Blackburn is a bestselling author of romantic suspense novels that combine elements of danger and love. A South Carolina native, she began her writing career in 2015 with Covert Justice. Her Dive Team Investigations series, beginning with Beneath the Surface in 2018, showcases her skills in creating intricate plots with emotional depth. Her work often incorporates themes of trust and spiritual love, inspired by her childhood interest in espionage and her reflections on faith.
Lynette Eason is a bestselling author of novels for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line. Her books have won the prestigious Carol Award, the Selah, the Daphne, and the IRCC Award. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her husband and two children.
Natalie Walters is a bestselling author who writes romantic suspense adventures with heart, humor, sizzle, and tension. Her books include the Harbored Secrets series and the Snap Agency series, starting with Lights Out. Growing up in New Mexico, she spent as many hours as she could escaping the heat inside the local library. A military wife and mom of three, she currently lives in Texas.
