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In Shadows

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Undercover FBI agent Jack McCann can’t wait until his case is over so he can spend time with his wife. When things go south at the bust, he has to think fast to save it all.

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I have read Sharon Sala for years and she has been moving into the psychological suspense for the last few years. They are well written and they keep a little romance but the stories are getting a little dark for my preference. Jack and Shelley are the main characters and they don't spend a lot of time together in this book. The romance takes a back seat to the suspense. The pace is fast and a little predictable. Her Blessings, Ga. series is one of my favorites where family and love are the core of the story. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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This is a fast paced romantic suspense that will keep you guessing from beginning to end. Lots of action, suspense & mystery, Ms. Sala does not disappoint (as usual).

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Great read by Sharon Sala! Very suspenseful and kept me on the edge of my seat. Very enjoyable! Highly recommended.

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IN SHADOWS-Sharon Sala
Suspense, romance, a page turner. I have enjoyed Sharon Sala’s stories for many years whether she is writing as Dinah McCall or Sharon Sala. This was one of her more suspenseful novels and yet she was still able to focus on creating relatable characters. I was a bit nervous at first because (SPOILER ALERT) the hero and heroine weren’t together for the first half of the book but for the first few pages. However, once they were back together the relationship was very touching. I see this book in 2 parts, the first all suspense and the second part of healing, relationships with some suspense mixed in. The story is of a fed and his wife and what happens when a bust goes bad and he is discovered and shot. There are some great characters that help him in his recovery while he is hiding out. Great story with a twist at the end. Pay attention and Ms. Sala gives you a few clues along the way to the twist. Recommended for all lovers of Romantic Suspense.

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The twists will keep you reading. Jack and Shelly are a wonderful couple that you want to have their happy ever after.

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Sharon Sala wrote an intimate story about love and danger. Jack and Shelley have been together for years and love each other intensely.  Jack is undercover in the same city where they live, and has promised Shelley that after this case, he's done. But then things take a dreadfully wrong turn, and Shelley receives the news that Jack was shot and then drowned in the harbor. No body was recovered.

Of course, that's because he isn't really dead. Three veterans find him and provide care. As soon as he is able, Jack is back on the case, trying to find out who the mole in his department is, because neither he nor Shelley are safe until that person is caught.

In Shadows had a bit of an old-fashioned flare to it and seemed it could readily be made into a movie. Much of the story is written with Jack and Shelley apart from each other. Their sense of aloneness is strong, and the love they have for each other comes through even stronger. I enjoyed seeing a deep relationship in a romance; it's a nice change from insta-love stories. The action was a little implausible at times, but not to the extent that it bothered me. The veterans who saved Jack are charmingly written. Learning the identity of the villain was sad; I hoped it wasn't that person even though it was readily apparent.  The ending is sweet, just as a romance should be. In Shadows is another hit from Sharon Sala.

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I am a huge fan of Sharon Sala but this book fell a little flat. It didn't bring out the usual range of emotion from me that most of her books do. It was okay.

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A quick, enjoyable read. I wanted to know what happened even though I found the story to be predictable and there were no real surprises. This was not the best book I've read this year, but I've been reading Sharon Sala for years now and will continue to do so.

Thank you #netgalley and #harlequinMIRA for the eARC.

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Received a copy of this book through netgaiiey.
An enjoyable book , also a page turner,good description of the plot and development of the characters throughout the book,,a crime story with a lot of suspense all the way through.
This book will appeal to readers of all variety.

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Another great read by sharon Sala. This book has lots of drama and emotion and you get pulled into the story very quickly. You are immediately drawn to the characters, even the secondary ones.. Recommended to all romantic suspense readers

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Sharon Sala fans can celebrate another terrific romantic suspense called In Shadows. Jack is an undercover FBI agent that is betrayed by someone in the FBI. In retaliation the kingpin he tried to take down kidnaps and tortures his wife Shelley. Now it’s up to Jack to find his wife before it’s too late.

This book hit the spot of romance and suspense that I expect from Sharon Sala. I was really caught up in the story and actually winced at some of the graphic scenes. Sala really paints a vivid picture with her writing. I highly recommend this book to all fans of romantic suspense. If you have a few hours to spend curled up with a book, In Shadows, will not disappoint!

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FBI agent Jack McCann has been undercover for months and is ready to come in from the cold. Just when he thinks it will all come to an end it all goes wrong. An informant of Jacks shows up and blows his cover. Jack has to run for his life and is shot while trying to escape. He hears Adam Wu vowing to destroy Jack and everyone he loves. Jack has to let everyone think he is dead to protect his wife Shelly.

This book will draw you into the story from the first page. It is full of suspense and has a romance too. I had my suspicions about one of the characters, and I was right. I always enjoy a Sala book and this one doesn’t disappoint. I would give this book 4 1/2 stars. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

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Jack is an FBI agent whose work undercover is dangerous and all he wants to do is get home safely to his wife, Shelly. Unfortunately, things go wrong and Jack doesn't know who to trust. Shelly and Jack's romance is strong and enduring but it is tested. The suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat. I really enjoyed this book!

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