Protecting Tanner Hollow: Four Romantic Suspense Novellas (Paperback)

Lynette Eason never disappoints with her well-written plot and high-powered, adrenaline-laced action and suspense and memorable characters. I love that these four novellas take place in the small town of Tanner Hollow, NC and are connected by the characters in each story. Lethal Homecoming features Nolan Tanner, a detective in Tanner Hollow, and Kallie who is being targeted as she returns to town for her stepfather's funeral. Lethal Conspiracy is about Jason Tanner, Nolan's firefighter brother, and Lilly, a politician's daughter, running from a killer. Lethal Secrets features Eli, the Tanner brothers' cousin, and Honor who is a single mother of five running from those attempting to kill her and harm her children. These three novellas have previously been published separately under their titles. Lethal Agenda, a new novella, brings Derek St. John from the Blue Justice series into Claire's life as she tries to figure out how her job as a forensic specialist is tied to the near death experiences she keeps having. The villains are unexpected and surprising in each story and each story reads like a full-length novel. If you enjoy romantic suspense, you will love this collection of novellas. I received a copy of the book from Baker Publishing via Interviews

Sometimes you just need a good dose of Lynette Eason. You never know what will happen in her stories, but you know that you will be caught up in them right away, fearful of the bad guys, and rooting for the safety and protection of the good guys. This novella collection did not disappoint. There were some familiar characters from previous novels, plus new ones to meet. The plot kept moving in each novella, keeping me turning pages when I wasn't looking over my shoulder for danger. It was great to spend some time in the small town of Tanner Hollow, and experience its small-town warmth and charm. The noticeable difference in this collection, as opposed to her full-length novels, was that the romance moved much more quickly, but that was necessitated by the shorter length of the stories. The author made it work, though, and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Each novella was different, yet each was connected to the others. I recommend this book for fans of romantic suspense and police drama. I received a copy of this book from the publisher, Revell, for review purposes. The thoughts expressed here are my own.