Dr. Ivy Collins, founder and CEO of Hedera, Inc., is ready to begin clinical trials of her companys 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 cant believe hes finally been reunited with Ivy, his childhood best friend. Now that hes 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 Ivys lifes 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 wont want to put down no matter how late it gets.***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.--BooklistLynn 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 (dont 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.Book specifications:Collection: Defend and ProtectDimensions: 213 x 140Author: Lynn H. BlackburnCover type: PaperbackPublishing Year: 2022Publishing Month: 3Pages: 352Language: EnglishPublisher: Fleming H. Revell CompanyWeight: 318 g