Malicious Intent - (Defend and Protect) by Lynn H Blackburn (Paperback)
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- Dr. Ivy Collins, founder and CEO of Hedera, Inc., is ready to begin clinical trials of her company's cutting-edge prosthetic.
- About the Author: Lynn H. Blackburn is the award-winning author of Unknown Threat and the Dive Team Investigations series.
- 368 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
- Series Name: Defend and Protect
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About the Book
Driven by a traumatic event in her past, Dr. Ivy Collins is on the precipice of a scientific breakthrough after years of research and sleepless nights when dangerous circumstances demand that she give it all up--to save someone else. Can US Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon work with her to help save her work--and her life?Book Synopsis
Dr. Ivy Collins, founder and CEO of Hedera, Inc., is ready to begin clinical trials of her company's cutting-edge prosthetic. Her work has been heralded by government, medical, and advocacy groups and everyone hopes the device will be a success. Well, almost everyone. Someone is trying to sabotage Hedera and the launch, but to what purpose--and how far will they go to get what they want?Meanwhile, U.S. Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon can't believe he's finally been reunited with Ivy, his childhood best friend. Now that he's found her again, Gil intends to spend the rest of his life with her. But it will take all his skill to uncover the truth in time to save Ivy's life's work, her own life, and the innocent lives caught in the crossfire.
Perfectly balancing chilling suspense and uplifting romance, award-winning author Lynn H. Blackburn delivers a story of revenge, greed, and overcoming that you won't want to put down no matter how late it gets.
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"Malicious Intent has an addictive plot that delves into the dangerous underworld of digital crime, and the protagonists' chemistry, brewed during a lifetime of friendship and romantic longing, positively sizzles."--Booklist
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Her years of research and sleepless nights are about to pay off . . . if she can stay alive.Dr. Ivy Collins, founder and CEO of Hedera, Inc., is ready to begin clinical trials of her company's cutting-edge prosthetic. Her work has been praised by government, medical, and advocacy groups, and everyone hopes the device will be a success. Well, almost everyone. Someone is trying to sabotage Hedera and the launch, but to what purpose--and how far will they go to get what they want?
Meanwhile, US Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon can't believe he's finally been reunited with Ivy, his childhood best friend. Now that he's found her again, Gil intends to mend their broken relationship. But it will take all his skill to uncover the truth in time to save Ivy's life, her life's work, and the innocent lives caught in the crossfire.
Praise for Unknown Threat
"By far the best romantic suspense book I have read this year!"--Write-Read-Life
"Unknown Threat by Lynn H. Blackburn is a fast-paced romantic suspense read. I loved the action-packed scenes."--Urban Lit Magazine
"Wow, talk about an intense and riveting read. I think this is my favorite book by Blackburn to date."--Relz Reviewz
About the Author
Lynn H. Blackburn is the award-winning author of Unknown Threat and the Dive Team Investigations series. She believes in the power of stories, especially those that remind us that true love exists, a gift from the Truest Love. Blackburn is passionate about CrossFit, coffee, and chocolate (don't make her choose) and experimenting with recipes that feed both body and soul. She lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina, with her true love, Brian, and their three children. Learn more at LynnHBlackburn.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Series Title: Defend and Protect
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Lynn H Blackburn
Language: English
Street Date: March 1, 2022
TCIN: 84276888
UPC: 9780800737962
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-5577
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.8 out of 5 stars with 15 reviews
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Great Suspense
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 3 years ago
Malicious Intent by Lynn H. Blackburn is the second book in her Defend and Protect series. Dr. Ivy Collins is about to launch a new prosthetic line but someone is willing to commit murder to stop that from happening. US Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon is determined that Ivy won’t be the next victim. This was one of those can’t-put-it- down, edge-of-your-seat kind of books. You had to keep turning the pages to see what happened next. I loved the sweet way Gil took care of Ivy and the thread of forgiveness that ran throughout the story. I received this book from the publisher for my honest review.
Intense Danger
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Deana - 3 years ago
Are you ready for some action? How about some intrigue mixed with a little bit of romance? Well get ready for all this and more in a fast pace story that dives into the world of ransomware. I loved the plot and how much detail the author gives as someone is out to destroy Ivy and all the work she has done to design a product that would benefit many. When Ivy is attacked Gil comes onto the scene to investigate. I wasn’t surprised at all that they had a history together but I did like how the author used it to slowly develop their friendship again. Will they end up together? The story sent chills down my spine as the danger draws closer to Ivy. Gil is determined to keep her safe but someone is willing to do anything to get what they want. Evil lurks among the pages as the evidence is clear that “money is the root of all evil.” I received a copy of this book from Revell Reads Blogger Program. The review is my own opinion.
A fast-paced romantic suspense
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 3 years ago
Malicious Intent by Lynn H. Blackburn is the second book in Defend and Protect series. Personally, I feel it is best to read Unknown Threat first. When I began reading Malicious Intent, I felt like I had missed out on key information (or a prequel). Malicious Intent is a fast-paced romantic suspense. Dr. Ivy Collins and U.S. Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon have a history which is evident from the first moment. It has been fifteen years since they last saw each other, but they have not forgotten each other. They still care for each other. Before they can get their happily happy ever, Gil and his colleagues need to figure out who is after Ivy. I thought the story contained good writing and it moved along at a swift pace. There are two main characters and five secondary characters. Ivy is a smart, resilient woman with a good heart. Gil is a protector with a heart of gold. He provides emotional support for Ivy during her time of need. The mystery involves violence. It is explained in a matter-of-fact way (not gory but detailed). There are several suspects. It was one little detail that allowed me to identify the wrongdoer. Romance is the main game in Malicious Intent. An incident in the past has kept Gil and Ivy apart. They never stopped caring for each other and we are privy to all of their thoughts regarding the matter. I would have preferred less romance with a more complex mystery. Romance lovers, though, will enjoy it. I like how faith was incorporated into the story. It is light but present. There is no foul language or intimate scenes in the book. We get to catch up with Faith and Luke from Unknown Threat as well as their colleagues. I appreciated the epilogue that nicely wrapped up Malicious Intent. I enjoyed this suspenseful story with its strong women and handsome men. Malicious Intent is a thrilling tale with savvy Secret Service Agents, a resolute researcher, a steadfast sister, caring colleagues, and a dangerous desperado.
Intense and Absorbing Romantic Suspense
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
VickleaW - 3 years ago
Dr. Ivy Collins is a research scientist who is talented, wealthy and successful. Thus she is a perfect target for a thief and a destroyer. When she is attacked, her former high school flame comes on the scene to protect her. Gil Dixon is a Secret Service agent, highly trained and completely motivated to keep Ivy safe. The action is fast-paced and non-stop with some really thrilling scenes, like attempted kidnapping and bombings. The romance is simmering under the surface and always present. The characters are believable and realistic. I especially liked Ivy's vulnerability and Gil's determination to protect her no matter the cost. This is romantic suspense at its very best!
Fantastic Addition to the Defend and Protect series!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
LGS - 3 years ago
Words fail me to convey just what a gripping, exciting, and well-written romantic suspense novel that Malicious Intent is, but I'll give it my best. The story got my interest on the first page and then continued to pull me in as the plot became more and more tense with tons of action. I found both main characters to be likeable and relatable. I loved this second-chance romance between Gil and Ivy. I thoroughly enjoyed the relationships between Gil, his sister, and his law enforcement friends. There is lots of banter and absolute loyalty among the group. And, they just immediately add Ivy to their circle of friends. I did not have the villain figured out, but it made perfect sense as the law enforcement team discovered more and more. If you like clean romantic suspense or Christian romantic suspense, Lynn Blackburn should be on your list of authors. Read just one of her books, and she'll become one of your favoritesI I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and the publisher and am sharing my opinion of this fantastic book.
Fast paced romantic suspense
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
B Todd - 3 years ago
Malicious Intent is the second book in the Defend and Protect series by Lynn H. Blackburn. If you haven’t read the first book, Unknown Threat, I highly recommend it. The individual stories can be read independently but you will see all the familiar characters and favorites from book one. There are a number of references to the events from the first book as the characters continue to develop and grow. This story focuses on Dr. Ivy Collins and US Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon. Childhood friends and sweethearts, they haven’t seen each other in over fifteen years when family and circumstance tore them apart. When Ivy finds her life in danger, Gil knows he must step in, no matter the cost. Together, they must work to discover why someone is willing to go to any lengths to destroy her business. The answers can only be found in the past and along the way, they just might find the love they thought was lost. This book grabbed my interest right from the first chapter. You won’t be able to put it down. Blackburn has a gift for weaving a plot filled with suspense, romance, and mystery. There are a number of twists and turns that will leave you wondering right up until the end. I particularly loved the characters, not just Gil and Ivy, but their whole team of friends and family. They pull you in and make you want to be a part of their group. I also loved seeing familiar faces from her Dive Team series. All the characters were well developed. I enjoyed watching Gil and Ivy reconnect and get to know each other in a new way. They each had to move past difficult circumstances from their shared past, learning to forgive and open up with each other. I highly recommend this faith-filled romantic suspense. A must read this March. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher. I have chosen to leave an honest review.
Ah-Mazing!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Melmo2610 - 3 years ago
This book gets ALL the stars. Truly it was ah-mazing! With this read Lynn, has firmly cemented herself as my favorite suspense author. Gil and Ivy are among my favorite characters ever and their friend group is my favorite group of friends, I want to be part of their group!! Lynn's writing style is easy to read, and I love the way she weaves in humor throughout the story. I laugh out loud countless times during her books, and that is always one of my most favorite elements of her books. The mystery of this one is exciting and the back story of Gil and Ivy adds a great layer to an already awesome read. Honestly, I can't recommend this and all of Lynn's other books enough. They have a permanent home on my keeper shelf. I received this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.
Engaging
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ChritianFictionandMore - 3 years ago
It was nice to revisit the characters from Blackburn's Unknown Threat, the first book in this series, along with characters from her Dive Team Investigations series. This book focuses on US Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon and his childhood best friend, Dr. Ivy Collins. Gil and Ivy are reunited in a very unexpected way when her life is threatened. Gil's team, friends from nearby Carrington's police department, and cybersecurity genius Sabrina Campbell join him in neutralizing this threat. The action is fast paced in Blackburn's latest novel, and the romance is sweet and a nice addition to the story. There are frequent unanticipated events that keep the reader totally engaged. I highly recommend Malicious Intent along with Lynn H. Blackburn's previous novels to fans of romantic suspense. I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
BRILLIANT!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lghudson - 3 years ago
Award-winning author Lynn H. Blackburn has written the brilliant conclusion to her Defend and Protect Series. Just reading the name Malicious Intent is engaging and invites you to want to know more. Prepare yourselves to be spellbound from start to finish. In my opinion, this is Blackburn at her best! The intricate plot encompasses Dr. Ivy Collins, founder, and CEO of Hedera, Inc., who is leading her company to begin clinical trials on their cutting-edge prosthetic. This is important enough that groups including the government as well as medical entities and others are taking notice and that means she is an open target. When the sabotage comes, it is swift and close to deadly. Blackburn then introduces U.S. Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon into the story to do an investigation without knowing he is walking straight into what may well turn into the most complex case he has ever participated in. One of the main reasons is Ivy is the girl he has been in love with since he was just a little boy. She was his first kiss. Then as high school sweethearts, he knew their love was real and one day they would be together for eternity. They were always best friends until the incident happened that changed their lives forever and now it has been fifteen years since he has seen her. What will they do about that situation amid the most intense danger either of them has ever faced? Blackburn gives readers spectacular main and supporting characters who are realistic, engaging, dynamic, and the type of people you would want to be friends with. They encourage, support, challenge, pray for, love, as well as put their lives on the line for each other. The villains are cold-hearted, calculated, and cunning. This story demonstrates family dynamics (good and bad), sins of the past, revenge, greed and the power of love and forgiveness. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Revell. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.
Riveting Romantic Suspense!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Rebecca Maney - 3 years ago
3.5 stars "She'd been dropped right into a Salvador Dali painting, where everything she knew was still there but distorted in new and mostly disturbing ways." The only silver lining was the man standing in front of her, the man who had walked straight into the worst moments of her life like a knight in shining armor, the man who had once been her best friend, the man who softly uttered the following words with utmost assurance and confidence, "Don't count on me protecting you from me for long, Buttercup". And with that declaration, Dr. Ivy Collins knew in her heart that U. S. Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon might just be back in her life for good. In spite of all her past mistakes, Gil still believed in her. A girl needed a man like that when her life was in danger, for he brought along a host of high-octane friends who were determined to keep Ivy safe and preserve the integrity of her company, Hedera, Inc., from those who sought to destroy it from within and without. It was incredibly refreshing to read a fast moving suspense that was at times more romantic than suspenseful. And romantic it was. Gil's love and affection for Ivy was founded on years of childhood friendship that had unfortunately been severed, and partially destroyed, only to be restored at just the right time. However, don't be lulled into amorous bliss, this book begins and ends with a mother-load of "malicious intent". "Lord, I don't know what to do, so my eyes are on you."
Intense Intrigue
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Terri F - 3 years ago
Malicious Intent is another phenomenal book by Lynn H. Blackburn. Dr. This is book 2 in the Defend and Protect series! Ivy Collins and US Secret Service Special Agent Gil Dixon have a past, but Gil is determined to protect Ivy whatever it takes from the people who want to do her harm. Malicious Intent is extremely well written, fast paced and edge of your seat reading. There’s a perfect balance between the suspense and romance. Faith is an integral part of of the story. Malicious Intent is Christian Romantic Suspense at it’s finest! I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher with no expectation of a good review. The opinion stated in this review is my own.
Page Turner
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Maureen - 3 years ago
This is the second book in the Defend and Protect series, with some recurring characters, but you can read it alone! Circumstances bring childhood sweethearts back together, they lost contact with each other by actions not their own. U.S. Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon ends up at the right place at the right time, and Dr. Ivy Collins is now in reunited with the boy who stole her heart, all grown up after fifteen years! There are a lot of twist and turns here to get to the answers, but when I suspected whom was responsible, I wasn't really wrong, but I wasn't exactly right. This is a great suspense page turner, with a bit of sweet romance thrown in! I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.
Fast-paced romantic suspense
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 3 years ago
It's another great romantic suspense from Lynn H Blackburn. Though it's the second in the Defend and Protect series, it can be read as a stand-alone. Lovable characters get their second chance with fast-paced action and an intricate plot with twists and turns. This book will grab you from the beginning and keep you captivated until the end. Gil is a fantastic hero - calm, intelligent, protective, resourceful. Who won't love a Secret Service Agent who cooks gourmet meals and holds onto his first love? Ivy is a nice mix of eccentric genius and down-to-earth tenderness and loyalty. Their second chance romance is fraught with danger and reminiscence as Ivy and her family's convoluted past catches up with the present. I loved seeing the characters from the author's Dive Team Investigations series pop up in this book. Though he had a voice in the story, the villain's identity and motive were tantalizingly elusive until the end of the book. If you enjoy romantic suspense, you don't want to miss out on this book and series. I received the book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are solely my own.