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Suspense, Christian, Thriller

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Kelly Underwood’s favorite things are reading, writing, and drinking coffee. She was born in New Hampshire, but don’t ask her about snow, because she’s been a Florida girl since she was twelve. Her debut novel with Sunrise Publishing gave Kelly the incredible opportunity to work with Lynette Eason as her mentor and lead author. Defending Honor, part of the Elite Guardians series, was published in October 2022 and earned third place in the Selah Awards and was a finalist in the Carol Awards. Since then, Kelly has continued to captivate readers with multiple romantic suspense novels.

Beyond writing, Kelly shares her love of reading through her blog, Best in Suspense. She also served as the 2024 and 2025 president for the Central Florida chapte ...more

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	Defending Honor (Elite Guardians Collection, #3) by Lynette Eason (Goodreads Author), Kelly Underwood (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 1,954 ratings — published 2022 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christmas in the Crosshairs (Elite Guardians Collection Book 4) by Lynette Eason (Goodreads Author), Kate Angelo (Goodreads Author), Kelly Underwood (Goodreads Author) 4.52 avg rating — 1,235 ratings — published 2023 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Guarding Truth (Elite Guardians: Savannah #3) by Kelly Underwood (Goodreads Author), Lynette Eason (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 989 ratings — published 2024 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Burning Truth (Chasing Fire: Alaska #5) 4.65 avg rating — 619 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Deadly Charade (FBI New Recruits #1) by Lynette Eason (Goodreads Author), Kelly Underwood (Goodreads Author) 4.52 avg rating — 99 ratings — published 2026 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Running Back to You: Five romantic suspense novels about lost loves and new dangers in this second chance at love collection. by Susan May Warren (Goodreads Author), Lynette Eason (Goodreads Author), Ronie Kendig (Goodreads Author) 4.60 avg rating — 84 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Elite Resolve: Elite Guardians: Books 3 & 4 (The Bingeable Elite Guardians #2) by Lynette Eason (Goodreads Author), Kelly Underwood (Goodreads Author), Kate Angelo (Goodreads Author) 4.63 avg rating — 75 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Elite Legacy: Elite Guardians: Books 5-7 (The Bingeable Elite Guardians Book 3) by Lynette Eason (Goodreads Author), Kate Angelo (Goodreads Author), Sami A. Abrams (Goodreads Author) 4.58 avg rating — 48 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Don't Let Me Go: Four heart-pounding stories of protectors, bodyguards, and the heroes who risk it all. by Lynette Eason (Goodreads Author), Susan May Warren (Goodreads Author), Ronie Kendig (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 48 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	One Last Frame 3.57 avg rating — 47 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“I believe God blessed us with special skills and talents and we can’t waste our gifts. We must use them to battle spiritual enemies as well as earthly enemies.”
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“God hears your prayers, Grey. Our world is broken and filled evil. It's our job as Christians to stand up and fight back the darkness. One way is through prayer.”
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