The tide is high, and so is the danger on Lantern Beach. Still in hiding after infiltrating a dangerous gang, Cassidy Livingston just has to make it a few more months before she can testify at trial and resume her old life. But trouble keeps finding her, and Cassidy is pulled into a local investigation after a man mysteriously disappears from the island she now calls home.A recurring nightmare … recurring nightmare from her time undercover only muddies things, as does a visit from the parents of her handsome ex-Navy SEAL neighbor. When a friend’s life is threatened, Cassidy must make choices that put her on the verge of blowing her cover.
With a flood watch on her emotions and her life in a tangle, will Cassidy find the truth? Or will her past finally drown her?
Note: Lantern Beach Mysteries is a six-book series, beginning with Hidden Currents.
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Great development of characters. I love the way she brings you right into the situation so you can understand how the characters feel.
This whole series is great. I’m on book four and can’t wait for five and six to come out.
“Her mind flashed back to that day she’d woken up in a dirty warehouse with blood on her hands. The moment still haunted her every day. Every night.”
Police Detective Cady Matthews is living an assumed life on the island of Lantern Beach, North Carolina. Her present identity as Cassidy Livingston, interior designer from a small town in Texas, is just a cover, while she watches over her shoulder for East Coast gang members trying to cash in on the million dollar bounty on her life. Her testimony is crucial to curbing the nationwide distribution of a powerful narcotic, “Flakka”.
Life on Lantern Beach isn’t as quiet as Cassidy thought it would be. First a murder, and then a disturbing crime scene in a local beach estate, where one of Cassidy’s new friends has been suspected of foul play. Partnering with her neighbor, former SEAL Ty Chambers, to quietly investigate, proves to be dangerous in more ways that one, for lives and hearts are both on the line.
Enjoy this wildly intriguing case!
I am loving this new series by Christy Barritt. Cassidy is still in hiding, trying to keep a low profile, having nightmares about what happened to cause her to go on the run, and getting closer to Ty, her ex-Navy SEAL neighbor. To confuse matters even more, Ty’s parents come to visit, they love Cassidy, and Ty, who is usually honest to a fault, impulsively tells his mom that he and Cassidy are dating. Of course, mysteries always follow Cassidy around, so she once again tries to solve them without blowing her cover, unable to confide in any of her new friends.
Flood Watch is the second in the Lantern Beach Mysteries by Christy Barritt. This was a great follow-up to Hidden Currents. I just couldn’t put it down. Cassidy, a detective from Seattle, is on the run from a dangerous gang who wants her dead. She is still hiding out in a small town in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She teams up again with her neighbor Ty, a former Navy Seal, to help their friend who is accused of being involved in the disappearance of one her competitors. Cassidy puts her detective skills to work again to help her friend. All the while, Cassidy has to continue to watch her back to make sure no one has figured out where she is. This novel is full of nail-biting suspense, quirky characters, budding romance, and even an ice cream truck full of mystery. Give it a try! You won’t be disappointed! I can’t wait to read Book 3 to see what happens next!
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
All the Lantern Beach book series
are really good. Clean suspense with romance. Characters are memorable and books flow easily into next book in series but could be read as stand alone. I wait in anticipation for the next book in each series.
The ice cream lady is back—actually she’s an undercover detective hiding out on Lantern Beach because a notorious gang wants her dead, and they have a million-dollar price on her head. Cassidy Livingston, which she uses as a pseudonym, tries to remain incognito, but it’s hard when crimes keep happening in her new location. Now, she’s caught in another deception. She plays girlfriend to her neighbor while his parents visit. When they mutual friend is accused of murder, they team up to assist her and prove her innocence. The tension revs up as the story progresses. You won’t want to put the book down. So glad the series will continue. This novel can stand alone, but it’s even better if you’ve read Book One first. I received a copy from the author. All opinions are my own.
Cassidy can’t help herself from investigating, when her friend Skye.comes for help. Skye is barely making ends meet with selling local produce. When a city slicker sets up a custom stand, drives a facey car, and renting an expensive beach house. What really angered Skye he would sell them lower price. Cassidy with Ty and Mac they are checking into what happened at the rental house. Now Sky is missing. Ty parents came to visit him, with the though from what Ty had mention Cassidy was his girlfriend. A lot happens in book two, was there another murder, Cassidy is full of mystery, Ty thinks.
As always Barrett does not disappoint. The strong female character is just the right amount of toughness without being masculine. I was moved along by the storyline and couldn’t wait to see how it was resolved. I really like this series!
Cassidy and Ty are again the main characters. There is a little romance between them but it doesn’t develop into anything. They get involved in what appears like a murder and their friend Skye is being accused for it. The story takes a few twists and turns until the mysteries are solved. This is an enjoyable book to read. I love it when I can’t figure out what is going on till the end. Highly recommend this read.
Looking for intelligent, clean suspense? Then Christy Barritt is the writer for you. Prepare to enjoy this Lantern Beach series book number two into the wee hours. Cassidy learns more about her recent past and herself while uncovering more questions and secrets about a trauma and about her new friends as well. Her nightmare continues, but just how deep and terrifying is it?
I received a complimentary copy of the book without obligation. This review is my opinion.
The second in the series, “Flood Watch” is a fun mystery. It would seem that Cassidy just draws the drama like moths to the flame. She and Ty work well together to solve this crime. On edge often and looking over her shoulder, Cassidy tries to hide her secrets. The deception is taking its toll on her. I’m looking forward to reading the next in the series, excited for more kisses, and definitely looking for more trouble. If you like clean mysteries with a touch of romance, you’ll love this series.
Christy Barritt will keep you turning the pages. I received the first book in the series as a freebie. When I finished it I ordered the next one and before I knew it I bought all 6 books in the series and loved each one. I read all six books in less than 7 days. There is suspense, murder, gang related drug trafficking, humor- an ice cream that seems to have a mind of its own when it comes to playing music – even when its not turned on. You can read each book in the series as a stand alone but each one will not complete the whole story. Each one is better than the last and has a teaser at the end. There is human trafficking, romance, a lighthouse that plays a part in almost all the books. Some of the characters are just that – characters to love, laugh at, some that will make you wonder which side of the law they are really on. My kindle went everywhere with me while I was reading this series.
No one asked me to read, review or say anything about these books. All opinions are my own and all I can say is that I was sorry to see the series to come to an end. I normally don’t like series that go more than 3-4 books. I highly recommend the Lantern Beach series. WARNING!! You might lose some sleep or let a few errands go. I did.
Christy Barritt’s writing, characters, and plots are so enjoyable! I always can’t wait for her next book!
Christy Barritt is a favorite author of mine. She creates main female characters you want to know more about. I love the inspirational messages she weaves in to the story.
Great!
Read it immediately after the first one of the trilogy. Waiting for the third book to come out to see if the outcome of the background story will be as I think.
I love this author and look forward to the next book in this series!