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Lantern Beach Mayday: The Complete Series
Run Aground
A dead captain on a luxury yacht leads to a tumultuous seafaring journey . . .
Med student Kenzie Anderson, tired of letting others chart her future, accepts a job as second steward aboard Almost Paradise. But when she finds the captain dead before the charter even begins, her plans seem to capsize.
Jimmy James Gamble senses something vulnerable and slightly naive about Kenzie when he finds her on the docks. Realizing danger may still be lingering close, he uses his hidden skills to earn a place on the charter. But being there causes him to risk everything—especially as more suspicious incidents occur.
As they set out to sea, Kenzie and Jimmy James both wonder if they’re in over their heads. They must figure out how to stop a killer before anyone onboard is hurt . . . otherwise, both their futures might just run aground.
Dead Reckoning
A yachtie fears for her life when she’s the only witness to a murder . . .
Kenzie Anderson knows what she saw at the harbor—a woman strangled and pushed overboard. But there’s no proof of a crime . . . only her word.
Jimmy James Gamble believes Kenzie, even if no one else does. As he senses the danger in the air, all he wants is to keep her away from any more trouble—especially after their last charter. Either Kenzie or the yacht they’re working on seem to be a magnet for murder and mayhem.
Someone is willing to kill to get what he wants—and will do so again if necessary. Can Jimmy James and Kenzie navigate these unfamiliar waters? Or will relying on dead reckoning lead them to their deaths?
Tipping Point
Awakening in a boat surrounded by nothing but water, a yachtie has no doubt someone wants her dead.
Kenzie Anderson is determined not to let anyone scare her away from completing the charter season—even with the threats on her life. The only person she can trust is Captain Jimmy James Gamble, despite their tumultuous relationship.
Kenzie and Jimmy James both suspect turbulent currents rush beneath the tranquil surface aboard the luxury yacht Almost Paradise. Secrets seem to abound, each one increasing the tension aboard the boat.
As answers rise to the surface, neither Kenzie nor Jimmy James is prepared for what they find. Have they both reached their tipping points? Their adversaries want nothing more than to make Kenzie disappear . . . forever. It may be too late for a mayday call.
A dead captain on a luxury yacht leads to a tumultuous seafaring journey . . .
Med student Kenzie Anderson, tired of letting others chart her future, accepts a job as second steward aboard Almost Paradise. But when she finds the captain dead before the charter even begins, her plans seem to capsize.
Jimmy James Gamble senses something vulnerable and slightly naive about Kenzie when he finds her on the docks. Realizing danger may still be lingering close, he uses his hidden skills to earn a place on the charter. But being there causes him to risk everything—especially as more suspicious incidents occur.
As they set out to sea, Kenzie and Jimmy James both wonder if they’re in over their heads. They must figure out how to stop a killer before anyone onboard is hurt . . . otherwise, both their futures might just run aground.
Dead Reckoning
A yachtie fears for her life when she’s the only witness to a murder . . .
Kenzie Anderson knows what she saw at the harbor—a woman strangled and pushed overboard. But there’s no proof of a crime . . . only her word.
Jimmy James Gamble believes Kenzie, even if no one else does. As he senses the danger in the air, all he wants is to keep her away from any more trouble—especially after their last charter. Either Kenzie or the yacht they’re working on seem to be a magnet for murder and mayhem.
Someone is willing to kill to get what he wants—and will do so again if necessary. Can Jimmy James and Kenzie navigate these unfamiliar waters? Or will relying on dead reckoning lead them to their deaths?
Tipping Point
Awakening in a boat surrounded by nothing but water, a yachtie has no doubt someone wants her dead.
Kenzie Anderson is determined not to let anyone scare her away from completing the charter season—even with the threats on her life. The only person she can trust is Captain Jimmy James Gamble, despite their tumultuous relationship.
Kenzie and Jimmy James both suspect turbulent currents rush beneath the tranquil surface aboard the luxury yacht Almost Paradise. Secrets seem to abound, each one increasing the tension aboard the boat.
As answers rise to the surface, neither Kenzie nor Jimmy James is prepared for what they find. Have they both reached their tipping points? Their adversaries want nothing more than to make Kenzie disappear . . . forever. It may be too late for a mayday call.
634 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2022
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About the author
Christy Barritt
340 books1,673 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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August 5, 2022
I really enjoyed reading this series. I love how the author brought Kenzie and Jimmy James together. I also loved how she portrayed the differences in their upbringing and how each one was looking to change their lives. My mon always told me not to judge a person by their looks and I the author did a fabulous job of doing that and the world needs that right now. I highly recommend these books, just the right amount of romance and suspense.
October 20, 2022
Love story with a mystery
Enjoyable and fairly well written. I suspected the new girl, and definitely suspected the head stew. There are so many twists and turns in these stories it was not that easy to figure out who was the culprits. All in all a very good tale, and nice to get the complete series in 1 package. Thank you.
Enjoyable and fairly well written. I suspected the new girl, and definitely suspected the head stew. There are so many twists and turns in these stories it was not that easy to figure out who was the culprits. All in all a very good tale, and nice to get the complete series in 1 package. Thank you.
May 10, 2023
Mayday
Exciting read that keeps you guessing. Christy Barrier does a nice job of connecting the dots at the end. Like most of her series you do have to read the whole series to get to bow at the end of the series and she has several characters that go between all the Lantern Beach many series.
Exciting read that keeps you guessing. Christy Barrier does a nice job of connecting the dots at the end. Like most of her series you do have to read the whole series to get to bow at the end of the series and she has several characters that go between all the Lantern Beach many series.
October 9, 2022
Never knew a young woman who could get in so much trouble. She went in where others feared to tread. Rather impulsive and didn't always think things through. Good thing she had Jimmy James to watch out for her.
July 20, 2024
Enjoyable!
I can always rely of Christy Barritt for providing me with great action-packed mysteries. This one was no exception! I also enjoyed the setting of a yacht, my first time reading anything set on the sea!
I can always rely of Christy Barritt for providing me with great action-packed mysteries. This one was no exception! I also enjoyed the setting of a yacht, my first time reading anything set on the sea!
August 4, 2022
amazing read
I could hardly put this series down! Kept me enthralled!
Barrett is a very talented wordsmith!!
I highly recommend this clean romantic suspense.
I could hardly put this series down! Kept me enthralled!
Barrett is a very talented wordsmith!!
I highly recommend this clean romantic suspense.
September 26, 2022
Non stop action
I loved the characters and I have always loved Lantern Beach and Cassidy. I enjoyed the mystery and it wasn’t obvious like some. It was hard to put it down.
I loved the characters and I have always loved Lantern Beach and Cassidy. I enjoyed the mystery and it wasn’t obvious like some. It was hard to put it down.
October 23, 2022
Tipping Point
Again, a great mystery! Surprise ending, was not ready for that! Christy Varsity keep on writing Lady, looking forward to more!!
Again, a great mystery! Surprise ending, was not ready for that! Christy Varsity keep on writing Lady, looking forward to more!!
October 13, 2023
Lantern Beach
Kenzie is so simple, and the name of JJ was too much. Over and over some crisis that lacked depth.
Kenzie is so simple, and the name of JJ was too much. Over and over some crisis that lacked depth.
March 18, 2024
Great read
I just started reading the Lantern Beach series by Christy Barritt. I can't stop reading them. They are that good.
I just started reading the Lantern Beach series by Christy Barritt. I can't stop reading them. They are that good.
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