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Beach Bound Books & Beans #1-5
Beach Bound Books and Beans: Books 1-5
The complete series, now in one box set!
Bound by Murder
When widow Talitha Robinson begins to renovate an old storefront and open Beach Bound Books and Beans, she never expects to find a decades-old skeleton hidden inside one of the walls. As word of the discovery spreads across the island, strange occurrences begin to occur around her. It soon becomes clear someone still knows something about the dead person—something they don’t want discovered. Thankfully, former police chief and current mayor Mac MacArthur seems just as eager to unravel the mystery behind the skeletal remains as Tali. But as the two bind together to solve the case, a devastating secret is revealed. Will their newfound friendship come unglued before they find the answers to the past? Or will their blooming relationship die like the man hidden in the wall?
Bound by Disaster
A body washes ashore on Lantern Beach, and while news of the suspicious death surges across the island, a stranger comes knocking on Tali’s door, begging her to endorse his unfinished suspense novel. Unable to dissuade the author, Tali is left holding his manuscript in her hands. But she has no idea of the peril written on its pages. Mac MacArthur has kept his distance from Tali since they uncovered a shocking connection about their pasts. But when someone begins to act out the murderous scenes from the book, one victim at a time, Mac’s protective instincts override his decision to stay away. As danger escalates, Mac and Tali must manage their conflicting feelings as they work together to stop this killer . . . before the last chapter is written.
Bound by Mystery
When Tali hosts a friendly meet-and-greet with bookstore owners from nearby islands, their meeting comes to a deadly end. Someone is backstabbed—literally—right under Tali’s nose. To make matters worse, Tali’s fingerprints are all over the murder weapon and a neighbor claims to have seen Tali commit the crime. Mac MacArthur knows Tali isn’t the type to hurt anyone, but it doesn’t take a former police chief to figure out things don’t look good for her. The two work together to read between the lines and decipher the truth before Tali gets locked away for crimes she didn’t commit. As more evidence stacks up, it becomes clear that someone wants to take Tali out of the story. For good.
Bound by Trouble
With the grand opening of Beach Bound Books and Beans, Tali Robinson’s dreams are finally coming true. She hopes to put the past behind her and start a new chapter. When a stranger mysteriously shows up at her celebration, her hopes disappear faster than a bestseller at a book signing. Mac MacArthur is ready to solidify his relationship with Tali. But mending their differences is easier said than done. Then someone sets their sights on Tali—and wants to put her out of print . . . permanently. With trouble brewing, Tali and Mac have no choice but to dive into the chaos of the past. However, as more answers are revealed, the danger increases. The truth will come at a great cost . . . one that will bind them together or drive them apart.
Bound by Mayhem
As cast and crew members prepare for Lantern Beach’s first annual Christmas play, catastrophe strikes. Abby Mendez, the director and brainchild behind the play, never shows up for a dress rehearsal. Threats emerge, and it becomes clear that not everyone on the island feels the Christmas spirit. With dangerous encounters and ghostly disappearing acts threatening not only the play but also the safety of Lantern Beach residents, former police chief Mac MacArthur and Abby’s friend Tali Robinson jump in to help.
Bound by Murder
When widow Talitha Robinson begins to renovate an old storefront and open Beach Bound Books and Beans, she never expects to find a decades-old skeleton hidden inside one of the walls. As word of the discovery spreads across the island, strange occurrences begin to occur around her. It soon becomes clear someone still knows something about the dead person—something they don’t want discovered. Thankfully, former police chief and current mayor Mac MacArthur seems just as eager to unravel the mystery behind the skeletal remains as Tali. But as the two bind together to solve the case, a devastating secret is revealed. Will their newfound friendship come unglued before they find the answers to the past? Or will their blooming relationship die like the man hidden in the wall?
Bound by Disaster
A body washes ashore on Lantern Beach, and while news of the suspicious death surges across the island, a stranger comes knocking on Tali’s door, begging her to endorse his unfinished suspense novel. Unable to dissuade the author, Tali is left holding his manuscript in her hands. But she has no idea of the peril written on its pages. Mac MacArthur has kept his distance from Tali since they uncovered a shocking connection about their pasts. But when someone begins to act out the murderous scenes from the book, one victim at a time, Mac’s protective instincts override his decision to stay away. As danger escalates, Mac and Tali must manage their conflicting feelings as they work together to stop this killer . . . before the last chapter is written.
Bound by Mystery
When Tali hosts a friendly meet-and-greet with bookstore owners from nearby islands, their meeting comes to a deadly end. Someone is backstabbed—literally—right under Tali’s nose. To make matters worse, Tali’s fingerprints are all over the murder weapon and a neighbor claims to have seen Tali commit the crime. Mac MacArthur knows Tali isn’t the type to hurt anyone, but it doesn’t take a former police chief to figure out things don’t look good for her. The two work together to read between the lines and decipher the truth before Tali gets locked away for crimes she didn’t commit. As more evidence stacks up, it becomes clear that someone wants to take Tali out of the story. For good.
Bound by Trouble
With the grand opening of Beach Bound Books and Beans, Tali Robinson’s dreams are finally coming true. She hopes to put the past behind her and start a new chapter. When a stranger mysteriously shows up at her celebration, her hopes disappear faster than a bestseller at a book signing. Mac MacArthur is ready to solidify his relationship with Tali. But mending their differences is easier said than done. Then someone sets their sights on Tali—and wants to put her out of print . . . permanently. With trouble brewing, Tali and Mac have no choice but to dive into the chaos of the past. However, as more answers are revealed, the danger increases. The truth will come at a great cost . . . one that will bind them together or drive them apart.
Bound by Mayhem
As cast and crew members prepare for Lantern Beach’s first annual Christmas play, catastrophe strikes. Abby Mendez, the director and brainchild behind the play, never shows up for a dress rehearsal. Threats emerge, and it becomes clear that not everyone on the island feels the Christmas spirit. With dangerous encounters and ghostly disappearing acts threatening not only the play but also the safety of Lantern Beach residents, former police chief Mac MacArthur and Abby’s friend Tali Robinson jump in to help.
590 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2023
About the author
Christy Barritt
359 books1,767 followersChristy Barritt is an author, freelance writer and speaker who lives in Virginia. She’s married to her Prince Charming, a man who thinks she’s hilarious—but only when she’s not trying to be. Christy’s a self-proclaimed klutz, an avid music lover who’s known for spontaneously bursting into song, and a road trip aficionado. She’s only won one contest in her life—and her prize was kissing a pig (okay, okay… actually she did win the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Suspense and Mystery also). Her current claim to fame is showing off her mother, who looks just like former First Lady Barbara Bush
When she’s not working or spending time with her family, she enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and exploring small, unsuspecting towns where people have no idea how accident prone she is.
When she’s not working or spending time with her family, she enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and exploring small, unsuspecting towns where people have no idea how accident prone she is.
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April 18, 2024
BEACH BOUND BOOKS & BEANS MYSTERIES BOOK 1-5
A "new series for me" from Christy Barret! Talitha Robinson has come to Lantern Beach as a 62 year old widow. She is going to open a bookstore & coffee shop in the old gift shop on boardwalk on Lantern Beach. Tali was a former librarian & coffee snob so she thought this would be a great combination even with the year round residents. As she swung the hammer to demolish the drywall, as she swung the sledgehammer again, more drywall fell. When she swung the third time, she was excited she was doing well until she looked into the hole & screamed! There was a human skull attached to a human skeleton peering out at her. Mac MacArthur, the Mayor, heard her scream & rushed in to see what had happened & if she was all right! So began the first murder mystery Tali would be a part of in Lantern Beach!
I enjoyed all 5 books & don't want to spoil any of them for you! I know you will enjoy them! Although I am older than Tali, it's great to see a 62 year old woman have great adventures!
A "new series for me" from Christy Barret! Talitha Robinson has come to Lantern Beach as a 62 year old widow. She is going to open a bookstore & coffee shop in the old gift shop on boardwalk on Lantern Beach. Tali was a former librarian & coffee snob so she thought this would be a great combination even with the year round residents. As she swung the hammer to demolish the drywall, as she swung the sledgehammer again, more drywall fell. When she swung the third time, she was excited she was doing well until she looked into the hole & screamed! There was a human skull attached to a human skeleton peering out at her. Mac MacArthur, the Mayor, heard her scream & rushed in to see what had happened & if she was all right! So began the first murder mystery Tali would be a part of in Lantern Beach!
I enjoyed all 5 books & don't want to spoil any of them for you! I know you will enjoy them! Although I am older than Tali, it's great to see a 62 year old woman have great adventures!
January 9, 2024
3.5 Stars
I loved the characters and that they were no spring chickens. (lol)
This 'five-book collection' was more of a five-part novel. All five take place in less than a year. I generally finish a small town book thinking how I'd like to live there; not this one! In this town, it's just one bad thing after another.
For the most part, I enjoyed the book. But will confess that there came a point where I couldn't wait to get to the end so that I could start something new.
I loved the characters and that they were no spring chickens. (lol)
This 'five-book collection' was more of a five-part novel. All five take place in less than a year. I generally finish a small town book thinking how I'd like to live there; not this one! In this town, it's just one bad thing after another.
For the most part, I enjoyed the book. But will confess that there came a point where I couldn't wait to get to the end so that I could start something new.
March 19, 2024
Lantern Beach, a wonderful village
This Lantern Beach book series continues to be a wonderful town/village of people and there story. It holds you, grabs you, and fills you with hope for a better world. You see people that are not PERFECT, helping each other out and being strong. You see the wrong righted, and you see love! Enjoy!
This Lantern Beach book series continues to be a wonderful town/village of people and there story. It holds you, grabs you, and fills you with hope for a better world. You see people that are not PERFECT, helping each other out and being strong. You see the wrong righted, and you see love! Enjoy!
January 12, 2024
Gotta love a mystery!
I loved that I read one after the other! I didn’t have to wait for them to come out. Christy Barritt pulls you in and makes you want to be friends with her characters and to have book lovers involved in this set of mysteries was fun!
I loved that I read one after the other! I didn’t have to wait for them to come out. Christy Barritt pulls you in and makes you want to be friends with her characters and to have book lovers involved in this set of mysteries was fun!
January 15, 2024
Love the Whole Series!
Every book can be read separately and you would still enjoy it. Everyone, from Sugar the dog to all the characters, is so believable and unique. The books aren't just about solving a mystery but how to overcome obstacles in your life.
Every book can be read separately and you would still enjoy it. Everyone, from Sugar the dog to all the characters, is so believable and unique. The books aren't just about solving a mystery but how to overcome obstacles in your life.
February 9, 2024
Beach Bound Books & Beans Mysteries
Such a fun read! The storylines were great and kept me in suspense. Loved the fact these were “clean” more than anything! Proves you don’t have to have R-rated books to have GOOD books!
Such a fun read! The storylines were great and kept me in suspense. Loved the fact these were “clean” more than anything! Proves you don’t have to have R-rated books to have GOOD books!
January 3, 2024
BEACH BOUND BOOKS
I loved these stories. I hope you do, too! It’s the stories about Mac and Tali. Each story has mystery and love between those two.
I loved these stories. I hope you do, too! It’s the stories about Mac and Tali. Each story has mystery and love between those two.
February 8, 2024
This wasn't my favorite of Christy Barritt's books, but it was a fun, lighthearted read. A little predictable and cheesy at times. I would probably technically say 3.5 stars.
August 4, 2024
Good series
Enough of a mystery to keep you guessing. I liked the characters. The series all played out to a good ending.
Enough of a mystery to keep you guessing. I liked the characters. The series all played out to a good ending.
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