Not all shadows are what they seem…
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About the Book
Shadow Guardian
Blood Shadows Book One
by Jennie Lynn Roberts
Published 8 February 2022
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Page Count: 299
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Not all shadows are what they seem…
Kay swore an oath to use her Shadows to guard the light—an oath she takes very seriously. So, when a dark Shadow arises to terrorize London, she steps up and fights back. The last thing she expects is to find herself being patched up by a sexy paramedic who has no idea what kind of power he could control… or for her Shadows to recognize him as their perfect match.
Ethan doesn’t trust easily—not in matters of love, and certainly not in… whatever supernatural secrets Kay’s mixed up in. But the more time they spend together, the more he realizes he needs her with an intensity he’s never known before. Accepting her crazy, Shadow-filled world will be difficult. Opening his heart to her… he’s afraid that might be a step too far.
But the dark Shadows are growing. Their enemy is powerful—and closer than anyone realizes. Can Kayleigh and Ethan claim their happily ever after? Or will the darkness claim them first?
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Shadow Guardian, the first book on the Blood Shadows Trilogy, is an adult paranormal romance for readers who love fated mates, fast-paced adventure and plenty of spice. Each book in the trilogy follows a different couple and has its own guaranteed HEA. The story concludes in book three.
Excerpt
Ethan’s eyes wrinkled at the sides as if he was holding in a laugh. “I strongly recommend you never become a professional poker player.”
“I’m trying to decide what to say,” Kay replied.
“I gathered that…. Should I be worried?” he asked, not quite joking, a half-smile pulling up his lips. Damn. Now that she’d stopped being irritated, he was back to being insanely attractive.
Kay’s Shadows crept up her body, tentatively reaching out toward him, and she blinked, bringing her thoughts, and her Shadows, back under control once again. “No, not worried…. I can’t tell you everything, but I’ll explain what I can. The main thing is for you to know that you’re not alone.”
“I’m not sure that’s reassuring.” He chuckled. “Wait… are we talking about aliens?”
Kay rolled her eyes. “No. I mean that there are other people like you.”
His forehead furrowed. “I think this conversation is getting weird.”
“I’m one of them.”
“You’re weird?”
“No.” She laughed. “I’m one of the people like you.”
He ran a hand through his hair, leaving it in damp spikes. “Now I’m just confused.”
“I felt the way you did that Healing. And I saw you send out some of your thoughts, your Shadows, into my arm.”
He went still, his face closing down as his eyes shuttered. “I’m a paramedic. It’s scientific. I work hard, and I help people get better.” He gave a practiced smile, which never quite reached his eyes, and then, as if coming to a decision, he turned to look for a waiter. “You know, I’ve just realized that I don’t want to talk about this after all. Let’s get the bill.”
If he left, that was it. He would be alone forever, denying his skills and cut off from a huge part of himself. His walls even more strongly fortified. And somehow, she knew that she would spend her life missing something too. Take a chance, Kay; it’ll be worth it. She reached out and covered his hand with her own, wanting to stop him from closing down, intending to keep him there just for a few more minutes, only to be flooded by that same overwhelming sense of connection. The same enticing mixture of heat and awareness that made her feel as if her Shadows somehow knew his. Knew them and wanted to wrap themselves around his and never let go.
About the Author
Jennie Lynn Roberts believes that every strong, kickass heroine should have control of her own story, a swoony hero to support her at every turn, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Because that doesn’t always happen in real life, she began creating her own worlds that work just the way they should. And she hasn’t looked back since.
Jennie would rather be writing than doing anything else—except for spending time with her gorgeous family, of course. But when she isn’t building vibrant new worlds, she can be found nattering with friends, baking up a storm, or strolling in the woods around her home in England.
If you want to talk books, romance, movies, reluctant heroes, or just about anything else with Jennie, feel free to contact her jennielynnroberts.com. But be prepared to settle in for a long chat if you bring up shifters, vampires, Star Wars, or The Princess Bride….
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