Release Day! Dark Current Reckoning by Ashley Farley ~ My Thoughts #DarkCurrentReckoning

Happy Release Day!

Congratulations Ashley

on the release today of

Dark Current Reckoning!

Dark Current Reckoning by Ashley Farley

(Sutherlin Files Series #3)

Women's Crime Stories, 263 pages

Published June 16, 2026 by AHF Publishing

Lane Sutherlin has dragged Tidewell’s darkest secrets into the light—except the one still poisoning its future. A powerful faction of the Old Guard, including Lane’s own stepfather, is quietly orchestrating a land grab that will wipe out Tidewell’s most historic neighborhood and replace it with a waterfront casino. But before Lane can stop them, a far more personal truth resurfaces.

New evidence emerges about the boat accident that killed her brother nineteen years ago, forcing Lane to confront the lies that shaped her life and the man who buried them. Sheriff Boone didn’t just fail her—he hid the truth to protect one of Tidewell’s most privileged sons. And the boy who “rescued” her that night wasn’t a savior at all.

As Lane digs deeper, the Old Guard closes ranks, desperate to silence her before she exposes their final, most dangerous secret. And complicating everything is Briggs—the town’s embattled commonwealth’s attorney—whose feelings for Lane are getting harder to deny, even as the pressure threatens to break them apart.

With enemies closing in, a community on the brink, and the past demanding justice, Lane must decide what she’s willing to risk to finish what she started. Tidewell is running out of time.

And this time, the reckoning is hers.

My thoughts about Dark Current Reckoning ~~

(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first lines.)

First lines—"Cold bites through my gloves as I lift the binoculars to my face."

I just read another great installment in this exciting series by Ashley Farley. Once again I got to travel into the world of the formidable Lane Sutherlin and the evil that is lurking in Tidwell. As Lane battles the Old Guard of her community, she is also try to discover the truth surrounding the death of her brother years ago. Who and what was involved in the coverup? At this point, Lane isn't sure who she can trust and who is working against her. But this task is a lot for just one person to take on. Who can she let into her inner world?

I love this series as the drama and excitement kept me turning the pages. Any book by Ashley is a page turner but when she added the dark side of Tidwell and the tenacity of Lane to her formula, she definitely upped her game. 

And just when I got to the end of this story and desperately wanted more, I found out that there is going to be a book four in this amazing series! Yay for us!

I highly recommend this series, where you'll get it all—Ashley's wonderful storytelling, amazing characters, plenty of drama, and the feeling that the bad guys can not win. Dark Current Reckoning was an exciting read and did not disappoint! I suggest that you get started on this series right away.

I received an eARC of Dark Current Reckoning and this is my honest opinion.

Dark Current Rising  - Read my thoughts here

Dark Current - Read my thoughts here

Dark Current Reckoning - Out now!

I just discovered that Ashley is putting out a book 4 of this wonderful series! Coming October 6th!!

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About the author

Amazon Charts and USA Today bestselling author.

Ashley Farley writes heartfelt, faith-infused women’s fiction about love, loss, and second chances. Her stories shine a light on everyday women—mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends—facing life’s toughest moments with courage, hope, and grace.

Originally from South Carolina, Ashley now makes her home in Virginia’s Northern Neck, but her heart still belongs to the Lowcountry—with its moss-draped oaks, salty air, and soulful Southern charm. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with family or wrangling her two opinionated Labradors. ~ Amazon

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Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Twitter | Instagram

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Release Day! Dark Current by Ashley Farley ~ My Thoughts #DarkCurrent

Happy Release Day!

Congratulations Ashley

on the release today of

Dark Current!

Dark Current by Ashley Farley

(Sutherlin Files Series #2)

Women's Crime Stories, 238pages

Published April 7, 2026 by AHF Publishing

Lane Sutherlin thought bringing her best friend’s killer to justice would finally give her peace. Instead, she’s left with a chilling acquittal, whispers of jury tampering, and a part-time role with the sheriff’s office that ends the moment she starts asking the wrong questions.

When a renowned fertility specialist is murdered and harvested eggs vanish from her clinic, a terrified young woman turns to Lane—the only person she dares trust. Her story cracks open a crime far more calculated than a random break-in, pointing straight to a deeper conspiracy.

The Old Guard—Tidewell’s old-monied power players—aren’t just behind the trafficking. They’re determined to reshape the town itself. They’ve corrupted its leaders, bent its law enforcement, and turned its people into pawns. And now they’ve marked Lane as the one woman who can stop them.

With Briggs, the town’s sharp-eyed commonwealth’s attorney, at her side and Tidewell’s future hanging in the balance, Lane must decide how far she’ll go to protect the place she still calls home—before the darkness closing in finally swallows her whole.

Because the storm gathering over Tidewell isn’t just political—it’s personal.

And Lane Sutherlin is done running.

My thoughts about Dark Current ~~

(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first lines.)

First lines—"I'm seated in the front row of the courtroom, where I've been all week. Scout is curled at my feet."

This second book in the Sutherlin Files series is just as, if not more, exciting than book one. I love Lane and her tough ways. She gets it done!

And I love Ashley's dark side that has come out with this series. She writes the drama and evilness very well. This book was definitely a page-turner and I devoured the whole thing.

I highly recommend this series where you'll get it all—Ashley's wonderful storytelling, amazing characters, plenty of drama, and the feeling that the bad guys can not win. Dark Current was an exciting read and did not disappoint! I highly recommend that you get started on this series now. 

I received an eARC of Dark Current and this is my honest opinion.

Dark Current Rising  - Read my thoughts here

Dark Current ~ Published April 7

Dark Current Reckoning ~ Pub date June 16

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About the author

Amazon Charts and USA Today bestselling author

Ashley Farley writes heartfelt, faith-infused women’s fiction about love, loss, and second chances. Her stories shine a light on everyday women—mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends—facing life’s toughest moments with courage, hope, and grace.

Originally from South Carolina, Ashley now makes her home in Virginia’s Northern Neck, but her heart still belongs to the Lowcountry—with its moss-draped oaks, salty air, and soulful Southern charm. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with family or wrangling her two opinionated Labradors. ~ Amazon

Connect with Ashley

Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Twitter | Instagram

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Release Day! Dark Current Rising by Ashley Farley ~ My Thoughts #DarkCurrentRising

Happy Release Day!

Congratulations Ashley

on the release today of

Dark Current Rising!

Dark Current Rising by Ashley Farley

(Sutherlin Files Series #1)

Women's Crime Stories, 242 pages

Published January 6, 2026 by AHF Publishing

A missing woman. A haunted detective. A town built on secrets.

When Detective Lane Sutherlin returns to Tidewell, Virginia, it isn’t by choice. She’s back in the small waterfront town she once called home to search for her childhood best friend, Addie, who’s vanished without a trace.

But coming home means more than chasing leads. Lane finds her father—the town’s respected former judge—slipping further into dementia. Old wounds with her brother flare, resentments deepen, and the house she grew up in feels less like a refuge and more like a reminder of everything she’s lost.

As Lane digs into Addie’s life, she uncovers more than she bargained for: a toxic marriage, whispered betrayals, and powerful men determined to protect their own. Every clue draws Lane closer to Tidewell’s polished elite—and to the rot lurking beneath their perfect façades. Soon she realizes Addie may not have been the only target.

In Tidewell, the past is never really past—and some secrets refuse to stay buried. Lane must untangle lies, face old enemies, and risk everything to bring the truth to light…even if it means becoming a target herself.

My thoughts about Dark Current Rising ~~

(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first lines.)

First lines—"I brace for impact. After weeks of tap dancing on a trapdoor, the hinges are ready to snap."

Whoa! The storyline of Dark Current Rising is Ashley going to a whole new place. It's really a different type of book from her other stories—more dark and dramatic—but still full of wonderful characters, which is what she does best. I loved every minute of it and am so excited that there will be more books in this series. 

Lane goes back home to help find her missing friend, but then finds a whole lot more than she bargained for. There is so much more going on than just the issues with the disappearance of Addie. Suddenly she finds herself in the midst of the 'old guard' vs. the 'good guys'.

I love this darker side of Ashley's story telling. And of course, there has to be family drama mixed in. Lane finds out that her father is slipping into the world of dementia so she has all of that to deal with as well. This struck a personal cord for me and I appreciate that Ashley incorporated a bit of her personal experiences into the story.

Coming to the end of the book left me with a huge desire for more and yay!, there will be more to the life of Lane, with a possible romance in the making, maybe? Who knows? I know I'm excited to read more! I highly recommend Dark Current Rising!

I received an ARC of Dark Current Rising and this is my honest opinion.

Dark Current Rising  - Available now!

Dark Current ~ Pub date April 7

Dark Current Reckoning ~ Pub date June 16

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About the author

Amazon Charts and USA Today bestselling author

Ashley Farley writes heartfelt, faith-infused women’s fiction about love, loss, and second chances. Her stories shine a light on everyday women—mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends—facing life’s toughest moments with courage, hope, and grace.

Originally from South Carolina, Ashley now makes her home in Virginia’s Northern Neck, but her heart still belongs to the Lowcountry—with its moss-draped oaks, salty air, and soulful Southern charm. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with family or wrangling her two opinionated Labradors. ~ Amazon

Connect with Ashley

Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Twitter | Instagram

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