Lantern Beach Blackout: Detonation Series by Christy Barritt

When an explosion rocks Lantern Beach, authorities scramble into action. Was the WWII relic that washed ashore merely bad luck—or something far more sinister? Dr. Raven Newton, a forensic archaeologist, is called to investigate the bomb that killed one person. With her specialized knowledge of military artifacts, she’s the perfect person for the job—until she discovers who else is on the case. Former Navy SEAL Jake Laudner never forgot his whirlwind romance with Raven... moreWhen an explosion rocks Lantern Beach, authorities scramble into action. Was the WWII relic that washed ashore merely bad luck—or something far more sinister? Dr. Raven Newton, a forensic archaeologist, is called to investigate the bomb that killed one person. With her specialized knowledge of military artifacts, she’s the perfect person for the job—until she discovers who else is on the case. Former Navy SEAL Jake Laudner never forgot his whirlwind romance with Raven. Once assigned as her protector during a high-risk overseas mission, Jake broke his cardinal rule: Never get emotionally involved. Now working for elite security firm Blackout, Jake is stunned to find himself face-to-face with the woman who still haunts his dreams. As the investigation intensifies, so does the tension between Raven and Jake. Raven insists their previous relationship was nothing but adrenaline and proximity. Jake knows differently—and he’s determined to prove it. With a killer targeting Raven and time running out, she needs protection whether she wants it or not. And Jake won’t fail her twice, even if it costs him everything. less

When a woman emerges from Lantern Beach’s maritime forest with wounds, no memory, and no identification, she desperately wants to know who she is. But she remembers nothing—not her name, her past, or why someone would try to kill her. Blackout operative Atlas Manning’s protective instincts kick into overdrive the moment he encounters the injured woman. He takes her to the local clinic, but when a professional assassin targets her there, the woman’s amnesia becomes the least of his worries... moreWhen a woman emerges from Lantern Beach’s maritime forest with wounds, no memory, and no identification, she desperately wants to know who she is. But she remembers nothing—not her name, her past, or why someone would try to kill her. Blackout operative Atlas Manning’s protective instincts kick into overdrive the moment he encounters the injured woman. He takes her to the local clinic, but when a professional assassin targets her there, the woman’s amnesia becomes the least of his worries. As Quinn's fragmented memories begin to surface, they paint a disturbing picture. Flashes of violence and references to mysterious targets suggest she may not be the innocent victim she appears to be. When she exhibits combat skills that rival Atlas’s own, he realizes this woman is far more dangerous—and valuable—than anyone imagined. As pressure builds from all sides and a deadly hurricane approaches the island, Quinn must decide whether to run from her past or face the truth—even if it destroys the very man who saved her. Book 2 in the pulse-pounding Lantern Beach Blackout: Detonation series from USA TODAY bestselling author Christy Barritt. less

Some betrayals detonate in code. Others explode at ground zero. Blackout operative Maverick Adams’s surf session on Lantern Beach is cut short when an FBI agent blasts into his world, arresting him for crimes he didn’t commit. When he learns that his digital fingerprints implicate him in a recent terror attack, he knows someone in his inner circle has set him up. FBI Special Agent Sheridan Mendez has never failed to bring down a target, and Maverick Adams won’t be her first... moreSome betrayals detonate in code. Others explode at ground zero. Blackout operative Maverick Adams’s surf session on Lantern Beach is cut short when an FBI agent blasts into his world, arresting him for crimes he didn’t commit. When he learns that his digital fingerprints implicate him in a recent terror attack, he knows someone in his inner circle has set him up. FBI Special Agent Sheridan Mendez has never failed to bring down a target, and Maverick Adams won’t be her first. Fueled by the need for justice after her partner’s tragic death and armed with what she believes is irrefutable evidence against Maverick, Sheridan is determined to take him down. Maverick must prove his innocence. But with gunmen closing in and a shadowy terrorist organization planning another attack, he finds himself entangled in a world of high-stakes deception. Racing against the clock, Maverick and Sheridan must navigate a web of betrayal . . . one where every ally could be an enemy. less

She thought she knew the man she was falling for. She was wrong. Natalie Ravenscroft believed she’d found her perfect match in Timothy Shaw—charming, loyal, everything she ever wanted. But when her father starts asking questions she can’t answer, Natalie follows her instincts . . . and her boyfriend. What she uncovers shatters her world. Timothy Shaw isn’t real. Hudson Roberts never meant to fall for his target’s daughter... moreShe thought she knew the man she was falling for. She was wrong. Natalie Ravenscroft believed she’d found her perfect match in Timothy Shaw—charming, loyal, everything she ever wanted. But when her father starts asking questions she can’t answer, Natalie follows her instincts . . . and her boyfriend. What she uncovers shatters her world. Timothy Shaw isn’t real. Hudson Roberts never meant to fall for his target’s daughter. As a covert operative for Blackout, he’s built his life on secrets—and falling for Natalie was never part of the mission. But now his cover is blown, his investigation compromised, and the woman he loves sees him as the enemy. When a terrorist plot reaches critical mass, Hudson and Natalie are thrust into a deadly race against time. Every second counts. Every truth hurts. And amid the chaos, one battle matters most—the fight to rebuild trust. Because if they can’t, they’ll lose more than the mission . . . they’ll lose each other. less