Chain Reaction by Christy Barritt My Review

 

About the book

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. 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.

The series  

And  I thought

I become a fan of Christy Barritt last month.  When I found this title available on Audible I grabbed it up! 

I was excited when I realized it is book 1 in the series. 

The pace is fast. 

The characters are great. The author does a great job of introducing them and describing them so they're easy to keep track of. 

Like the main characters I was sad and surprised at the opening chapter. The chaos and drama begins in the first chapter.  

Raven the main female character was strong,smart and driven.  She  realizes that her past just might be coming back to haunt her when she she sees a photo amidst the rubble of the explosion.  

And then Jake Laudner comes on scene and . . . 

As soon soon as Jake realizes Raven is in danger his shackles go up and protector mode returns.  It's been 10 years since he was her bodyguard and he is ready and willing to take on  that role again. 

This time working beside her to figure out who the bomber is before he can take out his next target/targets. 

I lost how many bombs Jake ended up disabling.  But the killer is seeking vengeance and playing a few games long the way. 

Chain Reaction is fast paced and full of suspense.  

I loved this  title and plan to add the rest of the series to my audible library. 

This title was free for Audible subscribers.  

My review will appear on Good Reads and all my S.M. platforms.  

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