Thursday, February 6, 2020

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Dark Water (Lantern Beach Blackout #1) by Christy Barritt

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring Dark Water (Lantern Beach Blackout #1) by Christy Barritt.

About the Book
A FORMER NAVY SEAL HAUNTED BY HIS PAST

 Colton Locke can’t forget the black op that went terribly wrong. Desperate for a new start, he moves to Lantern Beach, North Carolina, and forms Blackout, a private security firm. Despite his hero status, he can’t erase the mistakes he’s made.

A WIDOW WITH SECRETS

 For the past year, Elise Oliver hasn’t been able to shake the feeling that there’s more to her husband’s death than she was told. When she finds a hidden box of his personal possessions, more questions—and suspicions—arise. The only person she trusts to help her is her husband’s best friend, Colton Locke.

THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE

 Someone wants Elise dead. Is it because she knows too much? Or is it to keep her from finding the truth? The Blackout team must uncover dark secrets hiding beneath seemingly still waters. But those very secrets might just tear the team apart.

Book Beginning
Elise Oliver jolted upright in her bed, imaginary critters scrambling over her skin. What was that sound? Was someone inside her house?

Friday 56
Colton remained low, watching his every step so as not to give away his location. But he knew the reality was that whoever was out there had already seen him. This person had probably been watching this whole place, just waiting for the sun to go down so he could make his next move.

 Hosted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer

What were some of the most memorable books you read as a child? What made them memorable?

 I'd say probably the Alice in Bibleland books. My parents read them to me at bedtime and it was always something I looked forward to every day. Plus, those books were such a fun and creative way to learn about the Bible.

What have you been reading lately?

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18 comments:

  1. Lori @ The Candid CoverFebruary 7, 2020 at 6:48 AM

    I got itchy reading the book beginning! Sounds like a good one to read with the ligths on! I hope that you enjoy it.

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  2. Sammie @ The Bookwyrm's DenFebruary 7, 2020 at 11:23 AM

    That opening sounds like my paranoid brain all the time. xD I love it. This sounds like a good read. Hope you enjoy!

    Here's my Friday post.

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  3. LauraFebruary 7, 2020 at 1:26 PM

    I didn't read that much as a child and what I read, I read it for school so nothing is memorable for me.

    Here my BBH: https://eiencafe.com/book-blogger-hop-6-3/

    :D Have a nice weekend!

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 9, 2020 at 10:47 AM

      Thanks for visiting, Laura! Have a great week! :)

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  4. fredamansFebruary 7, 2020 at 3:06 PM

    Sounds like a great read! Happy weekend!

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 9, 2020 at 10:47 AM

      It was a good one! Thanks for coming by, Freda! :)

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  5. Nicki J. Markus / Asta IdoneaFebruary 7, 2020 at 5:47 PM

    Probably not one I'd read, but I hope you enjoy it. :)

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 9, 2020 at 10:48 AM

      I liked it a lot. Thanks for the visit, Nicki! :)

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  6. Anne@HeadFullofBooksFebruary 7, 2020 at 7:02 PM

    Creepy opening line. Bugs and sounds. Eek! My quotes from Ordinary Hazards

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 9, 2020 at 10:48 AM

      Creeped me out too! Thanks for stopping by, Anne! :)

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  7. Lauren StoolfireFebruary 7, 2020 at 7:44 PM

    I hope you like it! :)

    Lauren @ Always Me

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  8. FloraFebruary 8, 2020 at 6:01 AM

    I love this week's BBH question! Enid Blyton fantasy was my starter-for-ten ;-) although I did dip my toes into horror during my teen/adolescent years.
    I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend, Ashley. Here's my BBH Post
    Flora x

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 9, 2020 at 10:49 AM

      Thanks for coming by, Flora! Hope you have an awesome week! :)

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  9. LauraFebruary 9, 2020 at 3:04 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my website :D as you know, no one has ever read to me as a child :(

    Have a nice Sunday!

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    1. Ashley SappFebruary 9, 2020 at 10:50 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, again, Laura! Hope you have a lovely Sunday! :D

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