5 Stars
Veil of Secrecy (Shadows Book 1)
Written by: RM Alexander
Narrated by: Shana Pennington-Baird
Veil of Secrecy (Shadows Book 1)
Written by: RM Alexander
Narrated by: Shana Pennington-Baird
Length:
4 hrs and 59 mins
- Series: Shadows (Alexander), Book 1
Unabridged
Audiobook
Release
Date:03-17-15
Publisher:
RM Alexander
Book Description
RM Alexander is an author of Sweet / Clean Romances that are sometimes contemporary, sometimes paranormal or suspense, but are always ruled by the heart of true romance.
With characters who look for love in wrong places and are victims of the worse kind of betrayals while fighting for what they want and believe in, RM's novels promise a good read with unexpected twists and turns.
When she's not writing, RM is spending time with her husband and two small children in Michigan. She loves to travel, especially to Walt Disney World, and can often be found on Twitter or Facebook chatting with other authors and fans.
When Rachel's home is ripped apart and a friend attacked, it's clear there is no safe haven. She is no longer running from her past, but trying to survive to make it to her future.
My Review
I thought this book was very interesting with a different twist. The author gives you some really heartbreaking scenes, betrayal no doubt of the worse kind along with starting over. It is never easy to start over when your love one has been killed. For it to happen why in the military to a almost new bride goes beyond the call of duty. I have always said the spouse serve our country just as the ones at war. This book shows that over again, what do you do when it feels like everyone is against you, his family blames you for his death, your military friends are no longer your friends. You pack up and go where? Home? There isn’t anything waiting there for you, with nowhere to go or run to lick her wounds Rachel decides to go to the one place she has never been. The grandmother she has never met left her a big estate. Everything, money, a big house and a note that said I am sorry. The mystery begins as Rachel starts over rebuilding her life. What she finds is life might not be as safe as she goes into the forest, she feel something there she is afraid, then it attacks, something or someone comes along, she passes out and wakes to a voice that said do not be afraid I will not hurt you, you are safe. She sees nothing but feels comfort, the voice keeps her there until morning than tells her how to get home and never come back. She doesn’t know what to feel or think. There is a man who is watching her making her feel uneasy, he comforts her which even unsettles her more. What is he talking about, what could this all mean….Danger is near, nearer than she thinks….There are to many secretes that she must uncover to find the true meaning and just what did her grandmothers note mean? She finds not everyone is happy she is there, to many things go wrong, to many people are on the hunt…but for what?
The
narrator Shana Pennington-Baird I thought did a great job of narrating. Her
different voices added a lot to the audio. It was easy to tell which was male
and female and what emotions she was trying to betray. The only problem I saw in
this audio was at the beginning of some chapters her voice was louder than the
one she just finished. I am guessing this is when she took a break and came back
to start recording again. I cannot say it took away from the audio it was more
of wow that is different but it isn’t long before you get right back into this
story. It was a story I did have trouble setting down and really wanted to
continue it. There was no background noise at all just nice smooth listening
with just the voice getting louder at the beginning of some chapters. Would I listen to more by this narrator you
can bet the bank I would. She really does have a smooth voice that pulls you in
and holds you there, at times with your heart in your throat.
The
author gives a story with many twists and turns that will keep you interested as
she tells you a heartbreaking story of love lost and starting over. She takes
you on a journey through the forest of the unnatural and Rachel pieces together
her family, their lies, betrayal which will cause her lots of pain. It is
heartbreaking to see these half human half animals and all they have had to deal
with. Life is dangerous as a bounty hunter is following her wanting information
she doesn’t have. He will get his
information at all cost whatever it takes.
You
get to meet some wonderful characters that have their own painful story to tell.
They come together to unite as a family keeping all those like them safe. Each
are special in their own way but Leonardo stands out as he keeps Rachel safe
through the many different issues that happen.
As a reader it is hard for your heart not to go out to these characters
when you learn their story. Rachel at times I just wish I could have pulled her
out of the book to safety and take her sorrow away. The author gives you
characters you do not know if you can trust one minute and the next they are
dearing and you just love them. Do not believe everything you see for it might
not be. As I listened along thoughts started stirring and I thought this it is
how it is. To find out I was correct I was like YES but I never thought it was
going to be that way. I would have to say the ending is painful and
heartbreaking but at the same time sweet and happy. You are torn between how you
think it will go and how you want it to end. This is a series and I am so
looking forward to seeing what the author has in store for me. This story can go
many different ways and with this authors mind you just never know. If you
haven’t read anything by RM Alexander this would be a great one to start with.
The audio is outstanding as the book is.
About The Author
RM Alexander is an author
of Sweet / Clean Romances that are sometimes contemporary, sometimes paranormal
or suspense, but are always ruled by the heart of true romance.
With characters who look for love in wrong places and are victims of the worse kind of betrayals while fighting for what they want and believe in, RM's novels promise a good read with unexpected twists and turns.
When she's not writing, RM is spending time with her husband and two small children in Michigan. She loves to travel, especially to Walt Disney World, and can often be found on Twitter or Facebook chatting with other authors and fans.
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About The Author
With characters who look for love in wrong places and are victims of the worse kind of betrayals while fighting for what they want and believe in, RM's novels promise a good read with unexpected twists and turns.
When she's not writing, RM is spending time with her husband and two small children in Michigan. She loves to travel, especially to Walt Disney World, and can often be found on Twitter or Facebook chatting with other authors and fans.
Buy Links
Audio
Amazon
Kobo
B&N
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