This is the third book in this series and there is finally an answer to who caused the loss. Jesslyn McCormick has been looking for this person for several years because she needs answers. After several church fires, Nathan Carlisle is called in to help find the arsonist. He and Jesslyn face many challenges but finally find the culprit. This is another great book that I highly recommend. This whole series is a must read.

Serial Burn is a compelling addition to the Lake City Heroes series. This exciting, emotional story set in Lake City, North Carolina, features Deputy State Fire Marshall Jesslyn McCormick and FBI Special Agent Nathan Carlisle. Jesslyn’s life and identity are wrapped up in bringing to justice the arsonist who killed her family 20 years ago. Present day, an arsonist is setting fires all over town, and Jesslyn’s life is in danger. Nathan, who is consumed with past guilt and family regrets, is assigned to assist the Lake City law enforcement teams in the arson investigation and protect Jesslyn. Their story is one of the past colliding with the present in more ways than one! I was immediately drawn into this story, and fast-paced action, wonderful characters, surprising plot twists, riveting suspense, and romantic tension kept me immersed in the story and turning pages late into the night. I greatly appreciate the faith themes of forgiveness, healing, and redemption. I highly recommend this book and the series. I am looking forward to the next book in the saga of the Lake City heroes. NOTE: Although there are carryover characters from the previous books, this one can easily be read as a standalone.
I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lake City Heroes #3

If you like a blend of fast-paced action with heartfelt spiritual themes you will be pleased with this one. Lynette Eason shines in her ability to balance tension with human emotions.

Jesslyn McCormick lost her parent and two younger sisters in a devastating house fire when she was just seven years old. Now a marshal of Lake City she is more than determined to find the person responsible… A string of fires on the 25th anniversary of their deaths brings up old memories…..and more. But when FBI Special Agent Nathan Carlisle is called in to assist the local police and work with her then her future may turn for the better….

This story captured my interest from the first page. It didn’t take long before I was immersed in the tumultuous world of Jesslyn. Ms. Eason is a fabulous writer who knows how to create a rich tale of suspense and give us captivating twists and turns to keep us on the edge of our seat till the very end. When it came evident that Jesslyn was the target and treat mounted Nathan became increasingly protective and nature kicked in….awe…..

What a thrill ride worth taking.

Good thing I read Cornered first :) It’s not that imperative but these events do happen after Steph’s novella. So I’m glad it worked out this way.

I’m so proud of myself for figuring out the connection very early on! And while it wasn’t quite as early, I did get the mystery person before it was revealed.

What a complex and heartbreaking conclusion. Nathan and Jesslyn have really hard stories. But great communication :)

This is a little more intense than other books. There’s mention of affairs and horrible deaths and near-suicides.

Eason's latest novel in the Lake City Heroes series will capture readers' attention from the first page and won't let go until the last page. Both Deputy State Fire Marshal Jesslyn McCormick's life and FBI agent Nathan Carlisle's life have been shaped by a fire. Jesslyn has spent most of her life dedicated to finding the arsonist responsible. Nathan Carlisle, who has a strained relationship with his brother, is assigned to work on solving a series of arsonist cases with Jesslyn.
I enjoyed the romantic chemistry between the two, the fast-paced action and danger, and the group of friends being there when Jesslyn's life was endangered. Eason skillfully crafted a heart-pounding romantic suspense novel with faith threads, secrets, and twists and turns that kept me trying to figure out whodunit.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is the third book in this series of the Lake City Heroes, and they have recurring characters, but you could read this one alone.
This is Deputy State Fire Marshal Jesslyn McCormick, we learn about her and her family, and this story does get very personal for her.
Then we have FBI Special Agent Nathan Carlisle, investigating the fires, and we also learn some facts about his family life, and are offered some sweet romance between these two, but are either able to accept it?
I love Lynette Eason's books, they never disappoint, and all page turners, this one met the mark!
As the fires, or arson, happen, what is the connection, scary times, danger and maybe loss of life.
The answers come, and this is deep, but we hope that all will survive to the end!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.

The Lake City Heroes series will eventually contain four books and a novella that will appear in an anthology with Lynn H. Blackburn and Natalie Walters.

Book 1 (Double Take) featured the Lake City Police Department, book 2 (Target Acquired) featured the Lake City SWAT team, and book three (Serial Burn) featured the Lake City Fire Department. Lake City, North Carolina, is a fictional town about an hour outside of Asheville. All three books so far have had excellent relationship development, characters with baggage who are in constant danger and have heart transformations as a result of God working in their life, an intense, action-packed suspenseful hunt for the bad guy, and just enough psychological intrigue to keep the inner psychologist in each of us busy!

Two things I really appreciate about this series are (1) the author’s dedication to the unyielding pursuit of justice which culminates with the motivation for her antagonist’s actions and (2) the inspiring, confident and powerful female main characters.

In Serial Burn, Deputy State Fire Marshal Jesslyn McCormick has dedicated her life to hunting down the man who killed her family. Her sacrifice for their justice demands her all; her whole identity is wrapped up in seeking answers. Her dedication to finding the arsonist who is setting fire to Lake City buildings is equally consuming and readers will love seeing how past trauma relates to the current nail-biting tension as the twentieth anniversary of the tragedy approaches. .

I loved the romantic tension with FBI Special Agent Nathan Carlisle, the nod to another favourite author of mine, Elizabeth Goddard, Nathan’s talk with his brother about accepting forgiveness, and learning about ALEXIS. I raced through the pages trying to outrun the arsonist and uncover his identity before Nathan and Jesslyn.

I’m eagerly anticipating book four in the series, Final Approach, which will feature all the Lake City heroes as they head to a resort in Key West for vacation AND the novella anthology planned with Blackburn and Walters.

I was gifted this copy by Revell and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

A fantastic read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.. Wow!
I feel that this is her best yet and it is quite a rollercoaster ride with twists and turns that I never saw coming.
Wonderful characters with some faith elements scattered throughout this novel.
I was immersed in this story from page 1. I didn't want this book to end at all. I finished it in the wee hours of the morning it was sooooo good..
I did learn a few things along the way too.
5 stars from me for an awesome adventure and rollercoaster ride.
I highly recommend.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

Lynette Eason delivers a compelling blend of faith, suspense, and raw emotion in her Christian thriller, Serial Burn. The novel captures readers from the first page, immersing them in the tumultuous world of Jesslyn McCormick, a fire marshal whose life has been shaped by a tragedy that still burns in her memory. At just seven years old, Jesslyn lost her entire family to a devastating house fire. Now, on the cusp of the tragedy’s 25th anniversary, a string of suspicious fires—including one at her church—forces her to confront not only her past but also a dangerous present. Eason creates a rich tale of suspense as Jesslyn’s determination to uncover the truth collides with new evidence that changes everything she thought she knew.

FBI Special Agent Nathan Carlisle, brought in to investigate the arson attacks, is a character as layered as Jesslyn. Haunted by his own demons, Nathan is drawn to Jesslyn’s tenacity and vulnerability. Their partnership is charged with chemistry, but it’s the exploration of their faith, resilience, and the meaning of trust that sets this thriller apart.

Eason’s writing really shines in her ability to balance edge-of-your-seat tension with deeply human moments of reflection and grace. The fires in Serial Burn are not just physical but metaphorical, igniting buried emotions and revealing hard truths. Readers will be captivated by the twists and turns, as well as the poignant moments of healing and hope that underscore the narrative.

For fans of Christian thrillers that blend fast-paced action with heartfelt spiritual themes, Serial Burn is an unmissable read. It’s a story of confronting fears, uncovering truths, and finding redemption amid life’s most fiery trials.

Jesslyn lost her whole family in a house fire when she was seven. The fire was arson and no one was ever caught. Now she works as a fire marshal and still hasn’t given up on finding out who is responsible for starting the fire at her family’s home. Besides the mystery in the story there is a romance. It also shows a great example of friendship with all the people who surround Jesslyn when it seems she is the target of the arsonist. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers group.

What a story! The suspense and romance kept me on the edge of the couch throughout the story. Jess works so hard to solve the mystery of her family's tragedy and Nathan has had hard times in his life too. My favorite part of this series has been the group of friends that comes alongside whoever is struggling and does whatever they can to help.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own..

This is another winner from talented and popular author Lynette Eason. Fans of her romantic suspense novels will certainly not be disappointed with Serial Burn, which grabs your attention from page one and does not let go. The chemistry between Jesslyn and Nathan sizzles, and the family and personal issues they are both dealing with add a layer of complexity and tension. The arson investigation is a real page turner. This is a suspenseful read with just enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. The ending provides a satisfactory conclusion. The theme of forgiveness also shines through.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-galley; all opinions in my review are 100% my own.

This was a really gripping and suspenseful thriller that had me hooked from start to finish. I loved the premise and was all in on trying to figure out who was behind the arson that killed Jesslyn's family all those years ago. I really liked our female lead Jesslyn, she was a determined and hard-working woman who would always get stuff done no matter the obstacles and the people trying to protect her, including Nathan Carlisle. Nathan was a charming male lead who was also very driven and committed to his career, however when it came down to Jesslyn, in his eyes, rules were meant to be broken as long as it meant she was safe. Jesslyn and Nathan had such great chemistry and worked really well together, I will have to continue the series to see how their relationship progresses. This book is the third in a series, but can be read as a standalone. I have also not read the first two in the series, therefore will be giving them a go to get a deeper look into the characters I briefly met during Jesslyn and Nathan's story.

Serial Burn is book three in Lynette Eason’s Lake City Heroes series. It starts out strong and never lets up. Jesslyn McCormick has been searching for the arsonist who killed her family twenty years ago. As a Deputy State Fire Marshall, she may get the opportunity when fires are set in her hometown with a connection to her. FBI Special Agent Nathan Carlisle is brought in to help investigate the string of arson fires. I enjoyed the chemistry between Jesslyn and Nathan adding romance to the story. The mystery is suspenseful with many twists and turns and an ending I didn’t see coming. There are secrets from the past that are hard to read, but with forgiveness, healing is possible. This can be read as a standalone book but I highly recommend the entire series!

A gripping storyline with a depth that kept me wanting to read more. It's insightful into relationships and shows ways of dealing with friends and family.

I had enjoyed the previous books in the Lake City Heroes series and this had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed about suspenseful thriller atmosphere. The plot worked overall and enjoyed the concept of this book. Lynette Eason always does a fantastic job in this genre and I’m excited to read more in this world.

Years ago Jesslyn McCormick's family all died in a house fire. It was arson and Jesslyn has made it her life goal to find out who killed her family and why. Now it seems she has poked the culprit because lately there have been a string of fires that all seem to be pointing at Jesslyn as the target. FBI agent Nathan Carlisle is determined to keep Jesslyn safe. He's interested in her, but he has his own past to deal with and doesn't have time to pursue a relationship with Jesslyn.

This is the 3rd book in the Lake City Heroes series. I really liked the pace of this book. It started out exciting and just kept that energy up throughout the whole story. I loved Jesslyn and Nathan together. I loved that even though Jesslyn was independent she also knew when to let people help her. I liked how both of them were able to open up to each other about their pasts. An exciting addition to the series and I look forward to more to come!

I really like Lynette Eason. She writes fun, fast paced Christian thrillers. This is a genre that I find a lot of people enjoy, myself included. This novel lives up to her usual hype and I enjoyed it.There were a few times I felt the plot was stretched a bit to make the scenes work (trying to be vague so that I don't give spoilers). And I did not love family issues that the main character had (again, sorry to be vague) especially as the main plot for a Christian book.
I do look forward to more from this author.

Serial Burn is an excellent read and well written. The lastest in the Lake City Heroes series kept me reading, as I was unwilling to put it down. The characters are complex characters who have real issues over the course of the book. I loved that the author didn't just insta-fix them but took time to do so.

This book can be read as a standalone but I suggest if you haven't read all the books in the series, that you go back and read them. Apart from more good books to read, knowing the side characters and their stories is like visiting old friends.

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