REVIEW: The Lightkeeper’s Curse by Cassie Miles

The Lightkeeper’s Curse by Cassie Miles is the second book in the Lighthouse Mysteries series. Each book in the series is a stand-alone, so if you haven’t read the first book in the series, you can jump into here with no issues.

Twenty years ago, a serial killer known as the Lightkeeper left his victims at lighthouses around the Portland area and was never caught. Now, a killer called the Shadowkeeper has emerged, replicating the previous killer. Is it the same person or is it someone new? Rookie FBI agent Skylar Gambel and police detective Jake Armstrong unite to get to the bottom of the mystery. When Skylar finds herself in the clutches of the killer, will Jake be able to rescue her before it’s too late?

This story will draw readers in from the start and keep their attention as it’s fast-paced and filled with action. The characters are well-written and relatable. The romance does take a bit of a back seat to the mystery and suspense, but I found that I didn’t mind that.

My only complaint would be that the culprit is, in my opinion, too easy to figure out. It wasn’t too hard to figure out here. While I was a little disappointed with that, it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment of the story.

The Lightkeeper’s Curse would be for readers who enjoy romantic suspense with a touch of mystery.

Book Info:

Publication: April 29, 2025 | Harlequin Intrigue | Lighthouse Mysteries #2

Rookie FBI agent Skylar Gambel and police detective Jake Armstrong both had their lives shaped by the Lightkeeper Murders. Now, twenty years later, a new serial killer called the Shadowkeeper has emerged from foggy obscurity. Are the deaths the work of a new murderer, simply an evolved one…or a curse? Skylar is determined to crack the case, even as she fights her hidden phobias and her attraction to Jake. But when she is kidnapped along with the killer’s next victim, Jake vows to silence the violent slayer once and for all.