Book Beginnings, First Line Friday, & Friday 56: Cornered: Three Romantic Suspense Novellas by Lynette Eason, Lynn H. Blackburn, and Natalie Walters

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. I'm also linking up with Carrie at Reading is My Superpower for First Line Friday. Friday 56 asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two. It was started by Freda at Freda's Voice, but Anne over at My Head is Full of Books has taken over for the time being.

This week I'm featuring Cornered: Three Romantic Suspense Novellas by Lynette Eason, Lynn H. Blackburn, and Natalie Walters. This book releases Tuesday, November 19. I just finished the ARC and loved it! Each story was so suspenseful! I thought I'd share the first line and 56-ish of each story. 

About the Book

Prepare for three times the thrills with these nail-biting page-turners from your favorite romantic suspense authors!

In 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?

In Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn, chef Cassie Quinn gets an offer she can't refuse: 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 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. Briggs may have left his career as a police officer, but he still has the instinct to protect--especially for Lahela.

Book Beginnings / First Line Friday

In the Dark by Lynette Eason

The September sun had barely risen over the mountain town of Lake City, North Carolina, casting a warm, golden glow that filtered through Stephanie Cross's kitchen window.

Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn

Cassie Quinn dropped her speed as she approached the employee entrance to The Haven. Everyone in the small town of Gossamer Falls knew Cassie had a lead foot. But violating the fifteen-mile-per-hour speed limit within the gates of The Haven was a one-way ticket to unemployment.

Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters

"But why would they put a flamingo in jail?" 

Friday 56

In the Dark by Lynette Eason

Steph was grateful for her big brother, truly. But if James hadn't left when Tate and Cole drove up, she was going to have to kick him and his helicoptering out. 

Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn

Donovan tried to keep his shock from showing on his face. He'd known it had been bad, but he hadn't expected it to be that bad.

Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters

Lahela's hand flew to her mouth, barely blocking her gasp. Her body stiffened even as she shook her head like she didn't believe it.

What have you been reading lately?