Lockwood Lightning Books in Order
Part ofJules Bennett Books in OrderThis page shows the Lockwood Lightning books by Jules Bennett in order, with quick summaries, series background, and the best place to start.
Last updated: July 11, 2026
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Lockwood Lightning books in publication order
3 books
An Unexpected Scandal
by Jules Bennett
2020
Nick Campbell learns that his business enemy is actually his father, and that the woman from one unforgettable night is carrying his baby. In the middle of bourbon-country secrets, desire becomes the simplest part of the problem.
Scandalous Engagement
by Jules Bennett
2020
To protect his best friend from a relentless ex, Reese Conrad suggests a fake engagement. It is a smart plan until old feelings flare, and public scandal starts looking a lot like a second chance.
Scandalous Reunion
by Jules Bennett
2020
Back in town after sixteen years, attorney Maty Taylor has to convince billionaire distiller Sam Hawkins to sell. She is being blackmailed into the job, and their renewed desire makes every hidden agenda more dangerous.
Lockwood Lightning books in chronological order
An Unexpected Scandal
by Jules Bennett
2020Lockwood Lightning, Book 1
Scandalous Reunion
by Jules Bennett
2020Lockwood Lightning, Book 2
Scandalous Engagement
by Jules Bennett
2020Lockwood Lightning, Book 3
Series background & context
Lockwood Lightning lives in bourbon-country territory, where family names, local businesses, and old grudges can shape an entire romance. The books have a polished category feel, but there is a strong thread of community and legacy running under them.
What keeps the series interesting is the way business conflict and personal revelation hit at the same time. Unexpected pregnancies, blackmail pressure, returning exes, and questions about who can be trusted all rise out of a bigger web of family secrets. Nobody is walking into a clean situation.
The setting adds a little extra flavor. Distilleries, old money, and public reputation give the love stories a sense of place, even when the action moves quickly.
If you like Bennett's more glamorous stories but want them anchored by a regional world with real history behind it, Lockwood Lightning is a solid middle ground.
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