Last to Fall

Gossamer Falls, #3

by

Lynn H. Blackburn

A wonderfully satisfying tale of romance, suspense, forgiveness, and second chances.

Last to Fall, the final book in author Lynn H. Blackburn's excellent Christian romantic suspense trilogy, Gossamer Falls, is a well-done and satisfying story of abiding friendship, forgiveness, and second chances. This is Bronwyn Pierce's and Montgomery "Mo" Quinn's story and the perfect conclusion to the trilogy. 

The Haven's CEO, Bronwyn Pierce, knows something isn't right in the company's financial reports, but whatever it is, it's so subtly hidden that she's unable to pinpoint it on her own. With only family members and in-laws on the Board of Directors and in management, though, chances are the culprit, if there is one, is going to be a relative, so she turns to the only people she can trust: her childhood friends Cal, Meredith, and Mo Quinn. Unfortunately, a mistake in her past has caused a years-long rift between her and Mo, a forensic accountant and the one person she knows who can figure this all out. But the longer she puts off asking for help, the worse the atmosphere on the Board is getting. Although she's brought their company to new heights of success, some members are looking for any excuse to oust her in favor of someone more malleable, and it's starting to look like someone may be taking more sinister and permanent measures to get rid of her. 

I loved this story from the very beginning! The two rival families, the Pierces and the Quinns, are mending their differences, at least among the younger members. But Mo and Bronwyn's troubles go deep, with a load of hurt and trust issues to overcome before they can begin to heal. 

The author creates a brooding, expectant, atmospheric feeling early; the perfect setting for what's to come. So much happens during the wee hours of the morning, when everyone is sleep-deprived and less alert, with their defenses down. However, Bronwyn, Mo, and their group rise to the challenge, which is proven early on during a suspicious power outage at the resort. 

Bronwyn and Mo are such a vulnerable pair, and their refusal to even speak directly to each other prevents them from reconnecting and overcoming their past hurts. I liked how the author used quick flashbacks to tell their shared backstory and explain why things were the way they were between them in the present. 

I recommend LAST TO FALL to readers of romantic suspense, especially those who enjoy faith-based stories. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours.