Welcome to the Blog Tour for Tactical Force by Lynn Shannon, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Series: Triumph Over Adversity #6
Author: Lynn Shannon
Publisher: Creative Thoughts, LLC
Release Date: February 28, 2023
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Some wounds never heal.
As a former Navy SEAL, Walker Montgomery faces danger without flinching. But not even a combat zone halfway around the world was far enough to escape the trauma of his teen years. His younger sister was murdered and the killer never caught. Since returning home, he’s been quietly working the case, unable to move on with his life until justice is served.
She’s a survivor.
Hayley Barlow has her own tragic childhood. Abducted and held captive, she barely escaped the clutches of the same killer that murdered Walker’s sister. The invisible scars on her heart and the brand on her shoulder are souvenirs she can’t get rid of. When Hayley receives a taunting phone call from her attacker, she turns to Walker for help.
A race to stop a killer.
Walker is committed to safeguarding Hayley, but their closeness fractures the walls surrounding his heart. As the killer draws them into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, nothing is as it seems. Walker is used to taking the fight to the enemy, but this time, with Hayley’s life on the line, it may cost him more than he’s willing to lose.
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Excerpt
Hayley’s breath hitched and she pressed the cell phone harder against her ear. “Who is this?”
“You know exactly who I am.”
Casanova? No, it couldn’t be the criminal who’d kidnapped and held her for days. Hayley’s mind rejected it, even as memories assaulted her senses.
“It’s been a long time.” He hummed, the sound coming over the line. “I’ve missed you.”
The voice was the same. Smooth and haunting, with just the barest hint of a Texas accent. The brand on her shoulder burned, the pain as vibrant as it’d been on the day he’d pressed a hot iron to her skin. You belong to me. The wound was heart shaped, a constant reminder of the man who’d nearly taken her life. He’d worn an ancient Venetian mask made out of hard plastic with a pointed nose and chin. No mouth. His eyes had been malevolent, cavernous holes. He’d called himself Casanova. She’d never known his true identity.
Law enforcement believed he was dead. There hadn’t been any sign of him for ten years.
Until now.
About the Author
It took an international move from Texas to Greece before Lynn Shannon turned her love of reading into a passion for writing. Now she spends her days penning fast-paced inspirational romantic suspense. Her novels combine intriguing mysteries with heartfelt romance.
Lynn lives with her husband, two children, an extremely spoiled dog, and a turtle who hibernates half of the year. The experience of a different country has provided amazing new foods—like Yemista and Kourabiedes—to accompany pecans and Blue Bell ice cream on her favorites list. She also never passes up coffee, chocolate, or the chance to watch cute animal videos.
Connect with Lynn by visiting lynnshannon.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Author Interview
Q: What was the inspiration behind Tactical Force?
Lynn: This is a hard question to answer. There isn’t one thing that inspired me. I absorb character traits, plot lines, and complications from different books or televisions shows. Then it goes into the blender of my mind and comes out while I’m plotting. It’s a mysterious process. I wish I understood it better!
Q: How long did it take you to write this story?
Lynn: Five months. I started and restarted this story dozens of times. I had a vision in my head for what I wanted, but it was difficult to get down on paper. That happens sometimes. It’s frustrating, but there’s no way to control the muse. I have to stick with it until I figure out how to get the story on the page in the right way.
Q: Do you have a favorite quote from this book?
Lynn: I do. Tactical Force is the last book in the series and I needed a way to say goodbye to these heroes in a way that summed up their relationships with each other. “To brotherhood” is a reminder that some families you’re born into while others are formed by choice.
Q: What do you hope readers take away from Tactical Force?
Lynn: Heartache is an easier burden when it’s shared with someone you love. It can be difficult when life throws rocks—or, let’s be honest, boulders—your way. But we aren’t meant to walk through life’s tribulations alone. Having support from a loved one can make all the difference.
Q: Would you share something about yourself that most readers would not know?
Lynn: I’m terrified of heights, but went to an amusement park with my kids. Once. Just once. I rode every single roller coaster they wanted, and when we were done, promised myself never again. It was torture, but I did it so they would have a wonderful childhood memory of the day we spent together.
Q: What are you reading now?
Lynn: Cry in the Dark by Jessica R. Patch.
Q: How many bookcases are in your home?
Lynn: Three tall ones, but most of my books are electronic now. I adore having dozens of books on my Kindle.
Q: What do you like to do when you are not writing?
Lynn: Reading, traveling, watching crime shows, and spending time with my family.
Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will each receive a $25 Amazon.com gift card + paperback copy of Tactical Force.
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 18, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 25, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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Sounds like a great book.
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ReplyDeleteThis sound like a heart-pounding story that will keep my glued to the page.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting. Lynn Shannon is a new-to-me author.
ReplyDeletegreat interview! thanks for being on the tour :)
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