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  • In the Shadow of the Past

  • Shadow Series, Book 1
  • By: J.E. Leak
  • Narrated by: Abby Craden
  • Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (23 ratings)
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Summary

She fell for the wrong woman...now it's going to cost her.

In the shadowy world of 1940s New York City, a sultry spy falls for the one woman she shouldn't. When reporter Jenny Ryan’s father is murdered, her burning need for justice drives her to take on a ruthless tycoon. But her plan goes awry when she falls for the criminal’s alluring mistress, OSS agent Kathryn Hammond.

Kathryn is more than just a popular nightclub singer with a glamorous façade. She’s an undercover spy, trapped stateside in a dead-end assignment while the war rages on in Europe. Frustrated and resentful, her emotions get her into trouble when Jenny steals her heart. As their forbidden desire blooms, they find themselves caught in a web of danger and intrigue.

Will their passion endanger their lives and unravel everything they’ve worked for, or will their love be the very thing that saves them?

In the Shadow of the Past is the first book in the sapphic historical fiction Shadow series. If you enjoy slow burns, secrets, and spies, you won't want to miss this noir-inspired tale of love and redemption.

Listen to In the Shadow of the Past and get lost in the intrigue!

©2021 J.E. Leak (P)2023 J.E. Leak
  • Series: Shadow, Book 1
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: LGBTQ+

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Hard to believe a women as suave, and worldly as Cat would be attracted to someone as immature, and headstrong as Jenny! On the whole I liked the story, even though I’m left feeling like I’m not sure if I want to read the next instalment!

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Beautifully performed by Abby Craden

The story is a little boring and disappointing taking into account the potential of the plot and characters

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DISAPPOINTING 😞

I love Abby Craden and the genre but neither of the 2 books I bought have an ending of ANY description! The first leaves you on a ledge, so I bought the second to find out what happens and 10 hours later.. I'm still on the ledge.. The 3rd book isn't on audible but I date say, I'd still be on the ledge.. I've tried returning them both, I'm so disappointed with them but audible won't let me. I mean, I buy between 7 and 10 books a month but apparently, returning around 6 a year is too many returns!
AVOID THESE BOOKS AT ALL COSTS UNLESS YOU LIKE DISAPPOINTING NONE ENDINGS.. THEY DONT EVEN END WITH A SHOCK TWIST! XXX

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