“Freethy has a gift for creating complex characters.” Library Journal
In these connected novels, lightning leads to love, danger, and the unraveling of long-buried secrets that will change not only the past but also the future…From #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes the first book in a new romantic suspense trilogy: Lightning Strikes.
When her father’s plane mysteriously … book in a new romantic suspense trilogy: Lightning Strikes.
When her father’s plane mysteriously disappeared in the middle of an electrical storm, Alicia Monroe became obsessed with lightning. Now a news photographer in Miami, Alicia covers local stories by day and chases storms at night. In a flash of lightning, she sees what appears to be a murder, but when she gets to the scene, there is no body, only a military tag belonging to Liliana Valdez, a woman who has been missing for two months.
While the police use the tag to jump-start their stalled investigation, Alicia sets off on her own to find the missing woman. Her search takes her into the heart of Miami’s Cuban-American community, where she meets the attractive but brooding Michael Cordero, who has his own demons to vanquish.
Soon Alicia and Michael are not just trying to save Liliana’s life but also their own, as someone will do anything to protect a dark secret…
The complete trilogy is now available! Grab it today!
Beautiful Storm (#1)
Lightning Lingers (#2)
Summer Rain (#3)
Don’t Miss the Spin-off Romantic Suspense Series
OFF THE GRID: FBI Series
Perilous Trust (#1)
Reckless Whisper (#2)
Desperate Play (#3)
Elusive Promise (#4)
Dangerous Choice
PRAISE FOR BARBARA FREETHY NOVELS!
“Barbara Freethy is a master storyteller with a gift for spinning tales about ordinary people in extraordinary situations and drawing readers into their lives.” Romance Reviews Today
I loved the twists and turns that really kept me on the edge to the romance. It was a story I could not put down. I am so looking forward to the rest of the series.” Cynthia – Goodreads on Beautiful Storm
“Freethy sets her latest series amid one of the world’s least understood phenomenon – lightening. With extraordinary finesse she succeeds with a first rate romantic mystery. Old hurts – some real and some imagined, also add to the plot. Read this book, you will not regret it.” Emilie – Goodreads on Beautiful Storm
“This was a suspenseful, mysterious and romantic book. The characters were strong, well defined and believable. It is also a story of family and forgiveness. I can’t wait for the next in the series.” Becky – Goodreads
“Beautiful Storm definitely did not disappoint me. There was romance, mystery and intrigue written in Ms. Freethy’s wonderful, down to earth and compellingly realistic style. I am looking forward to reading Book Two.” Mary – Goodreads on Beautiful Storm
“An absorbing story of two people determined to unravel the secrets, betrayals, and questions about their past. The story builds to an explosive conclusion that will leave readers eagerly awaiting Barbara Freethy’s next book.” — Carla Neggars on Don’t Say A Word
“Freethy skillfully keeps the reader on the hook, and her tantalizing and believable tale has it all– romance, adventure, and mystery.” Booklist for Summer Secrets
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Like this author. Good read.
This was an easy read (which I definitely need sometimes). Likable characters, an enjoyable story, a reasonable plot and a touch of the supernatural. I look forward to reading the other two books in this series.
Exciting read
Enjoyed reading this story.
Good
Enjoyed this book very much. The romantic settings let your imagination take over rather than being explicit. I never guess the murderer.
Good plot and well written, holds your interest, and likeable characters.
I enjoyed the characters and the story. Clean and uplifting with a reality check of real people problems.
Author is always a good read.
Really enjoyed this book.
Good triology
Loved the series and author. One of my favorite authors
Great book! Easy and Quick with great character development.
I was not sure at first what the new series would be like after reading all of the Callaway’s books. I have loved reading that series.
Beautiful Storm is the first book in the Lighting Strikes series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! Can not wait to read book 2!
It is about Friendship, Family, Romance, Suspense & Mystery. The main characters are Alicia & Michael. They have a chance meeting in the park. Alicia finds a women’s tags in the park after seeing her being attacked by a man. Lilliana is the women missing, who is a friend of Michael’s, who ends up being is the main suspect. Together they work as partners to find the real killer. I highly recommend this book to everyone!!
Intense! It kept coming one thing right after another. Alicia kept me engaged in her story and Michael gave a good twist to it. Her father believed and so did she. It’s all connected.
Very well written. Loved the book!
Love her books!
Take the time to read this novel. It starts out with a chance encounter with darkness in a storm with lightening and continues to move at a fast pace to the conclusion. On to the next! Excellent.
Barbara Frothy is one of my favorite authors. Her story line and characters are the most compelling and heartwarming ever. I think I have all her books and wait for the next.
Loved the whole series