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    Audiobook16 hours

    Standing In The Shadows

    Written by Shannon McKenna

    Narrated by Nelson Hobbs

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    About this audiobook

    Ex-FBI agent Connor McCloud can never forget the day he was set up to die at the hands of trusted friend and fellow agent Ed Riggs. Hard justice and loyalty to his badge have cost Connor what he wants most-Ed's shy, studious daughter Erin. But now that his old enemy Kurt Novak has returned, Connor is prepared to do anything to protect the vulnerable young woman from a killer who has vowed a brutal payback...a killer with a predator's lethal patience.


    Erin has been harboring secret fantasies about Connor McCloud since she first laid eyes on him, but that was before his testimony sent her father to jail. Now Connor is knocking on her door, telling her she needs his protection, whether she wants it or not. He won't give up and he won't stay away. His fierce protectiveness awakens long-buried feelings-and a fiery sexuality deep within her soul...
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJun 9, 2015
    ISBN9781494582920
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    Standing In The Shadows
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    Shannon McKenna

    Shannon McKenna is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of over thirty romance novels, ranging from romantic suspense to contemporary romance and even to paranormal. She loves abandoning herself to the magic of a story. Writing her own stories is a dream come true. She loves to hear from readers. Visit her website, shannonmckenna.com.

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    • 4/5
      Conner's been in love with his former boss's daughter from the moment he laid eyes on her and he's waited a long time to have her. But just as he was about to claim her, Erin's well-ordered world fell apart. Conner feels he's the catalyst for her heartache, when he took down her corrupt father and beat a man to bloody pulp right before her eyes.Nothing could be farther from the truth for Erin. She's loved the sexy, hardnosed ex-FBI agent for a long time too and she's smart enough to realize her father made his own bed. When Conner re-enters her life just as she's about to land the biggest deal of her curator career, she knows she should keep her distance until the deal is done, but his determination to protect her from an old menace- combined with her own secret desire- causes her let him in.But the danger that has stalked both of them is about to spring it's trap with Conner and Erin as the object of a killer's revenge. Their love will can the save them... if they can hold on to it long enough.Didn't like this one as much as Seth & Raine's story (Behind Closed Doors), but it was sexy enough. Actually very sexy, if I were to be honest.Mckenna writes heroes that are challenging and difficult to control, which to a strong, independent woman is very tantalizing, but I'd have a difficult time justifying being in a relationship with one of these guys in real life. Still, this is fantasy, so I set aside the fact that a man that pushes a woman that far would eventually end up crossing the line into out-right abuse- which Conner never did thankfully- and go for the gritty, emotional ride right along with the characters.Standing in the Shadows is steamy, sensual and pure escapist reading. Looking forward to the rest of the Mccloud Brothers stories!
    • 4/5
      Standing in the Shadows
      4 Stars

      Synopsis:
      Former FBI agent, Connor McCloud has been in love with Erin Riggs for years. Unfortunately, he is responsible for putting Erin’s corrupt father in prison and knows that he can never have her. Now an enemy from their past has returned and Connor must put his feelings aside in order to protect Erin from a devious killer bent on revenge…

      Review:
      Standing in the Shadows is closely related to the first book in the series, Behind Closed Doors, so it is important to read the books in order for the backstory to make sense.

      The buildup to Erin and Connor’s relationship is sexy and intense. Their doubts and insecurities about each other contribute to their unfolding chemistry. However, they seem to lose momentum once they get together and their connection is reduced to little more than steamy sex. Thankfully, the story picks up again in the last few chapters and they turn out to be a lovely couple.

      Connor is a typical alpha male with the need to dominate (even though he does have his sensitive moments). He can be overbearing at times but Erin has a definite backbone and is quite capable of putting him in his place, which leads to some explosive encounters.

      The plot is clever and the climax of the story plays out well and has some exhilarating moments. There are, however, some illogical circumstances and points that are not followed through. For example, Novak tries to undermine Barbara Riggs’s sanity but no one seems to realize that he is doing the same to Connor. In addition, Connor asks Seth to check up on Mrs. Riggs’s television but the latter never puts in an appearance.

      The secondary characters are interesting and well developed from the seriously disturbed yet ingenious villain and his female sidekick (who turns out to be the most compelling character of all) to the geeky boy in love with Erin’s sister.

      Overall, this book is an improvement on the first but it is not the best example of the romantic suspense genre. Nevertheless, I’m curious enough about the secondary cast to continue reading the series.
    • 2/5
      I didn't care for this story. I didn't feel it was realistic. The dialogue was full of ostentatious frequently irrelevant details especially the bad guys. More sex then action. I started skimming then skipping pages and eventually gave up. Dispassionate Connor decides to be bodyguard for down and out Erin.
    • 5/5
      Awesome book. I loved the way it all played out. Looking forward to reading more of the series!