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Summary: I'm Hooked!
Review: Since there are several lengthy descriptions of the book, I'll skip that part. This is the first book I've read by Ms. McKenna and I'm hooked! She's a fresh voice in a genre that tends to read same-ole, same-ole. Her characters, primary and secondary, are interesting and fun, and have depth. The sizzling romance is a bonus!
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Summary: I'm Hooked!
Review: Since there are several lengthy descriptions of the book, I'll skip that part. This is the first book I've read by Ms. McKenna and I'm hooked! She's a fresh voice in a genre that tends to read same-ole, same-ole. Her characters, primary and secondary, are interesting and fun, and have depth. The sizzling romance is a bonus!
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Summary: Loved it!
Review: Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna was a fun book from start to finish. I loved it!
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Summary: Loved it!
Review: Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna was a fun book from start to finish. I loved it!
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Summary: What a fun book!
Review: Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna was a lot of fun! easy on the eyes and entertaining. Buy the book and see for yourself! Recommended Reading!
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Summary: fun sequel,
Review: Standing in the Shadows was a lot of fun to read. I liked the charactersand the plot. Definitely a fun sequel!
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Summary: Totally predictable
Review: The girl in peril and humky bodyguard has pretty much been done to death by this stage.Also, the problem here is that the couple are already in love with each other from the start of the book, so there is no tension there. The evil people introduced in the first book are predictable and elaborately villanous. Why go to all the trouble to destroy people's lives when you plan to kill them anyway? Connor is not quite as Cro-Magnon as Seth, but nor does he have the same angst. It is like he runs out of steam and forgets he is meant to be revenging his poor dead tortured partner and his own injuries. The sex is violent and predictable, a far cry from the erotic heat of Behind Closed Doors. Beyond the sex,the book was just plain boring. There was not enough sex, in fact, compared with the first book (which went on TOO long, but at least had a point in them getting to know one another). Here the book was cluttered by mother, sister needing to also be rescued, his brothers and so on. Connor got lost in the shuffle and I knew so little about Erin other than that she was supposed to be a good girl and conditioned her hair that the book left me cold. I can see the author setting herself up for a sequel with Davy or Sean a mile off, but unfortunately in this book she totally failed to deliver either romance or suspense. Let's hope the next one is better.
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Summary: Top Notch
Review: This book was fantastic. Please ignore the naysayers. I hope Shannon continues to write in this vein in the future.
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Summary: A Great Sequel!!!
Review: This was a great sequel to Ms. McKenna's first book "Behine Closed Doors". This is Conner's story and it's steamy, sexy, and suspensful! Conner is back after his encounter with Novak. His worst nightmare though is about to come true. Novak and Georg have escaped out of prison and he is positive that they are on their way to Washington state to finish what he started with Ed Riggs daughter Erin. The fact that Connor has loved Erin since she was sixteen is all the more reason he jumps right into the role of "protector." Erin can't believe how fall she has fallen. Her mom and sister are counting on her to be strong after the events that led her father to be sent to jail. She remembers the fact that Connor was hurt by something her father did and she is trying to put her life back together. She has been fired from her museum job and she now lives in a rundown apartment building with only a cat for company. Then she finds Connor on her front step telling her that he life may be in danger and that he is there to protect her. While these two people spend time together they explore the feelings that they both have for each other that they have kept quite. Soon they both realize that their feelings are returned but, are they too late has their common enemy found a way to destroy them? This was a great fast paced book. The chemistry between Connor and Erin is sizzeling and the storyline will keep you turning the pages! I look forward to more stories by this talented author!
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Summary: Scorching with suspense and action
Review: To begin with, you must get the first book by Mckenna called Behind Closed Doors which happens 6 months prior to this story. You will understand who the characters are and the situations better in Standing in the Shadows.
With that said, McKenna is becoming a rising star with her blend of suspense and erotica. In the next few years, she will become a true star in the book industry if she continues to write in the same manner.
We first met Conner who was recovering from a coma and the death of his partner in Behind Closed Doors. The reader finds out that his arch enemy Novak, an insane mental case who was responsible has broken out of prison and maybe after the woman Conner has loved secretly for over ten years.
Erin Riggs is practically falling apart at the seams. Her mother is seeing things and near to having a breakdown, her sister is failing out of college and her father is in prison for helping Novak. Conner is about to enter her life again, which just adds to her problems. The problem is that she has been in love with Conner since she was 17 and can't get over it. Conner wants to protect her because he thinks Novak will harm her.
At points Conner is overbearing, stubborn and hopelessly gone when it comes to Erin. He thinks of her as his mate and soul, Almost to the point of obsession.
Conner and Erin get to the point where they can no longer deny their feelings any longer. The sex scenes are so steamy and hot that you can fry an egg on the pages. This is true erotica that is tastefully done. Also along the way, the reader will meet many diverse secondary characters, including Conner's brothers and Erin's mother and sister as well as villians so over the top that they will make you laugh.
Conner and Erin are true soulmates and the suspense is thick and tense.
McKenna has found a true following with this series and can she write incredible sex scenes! Run and get this book...
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