Shadow Series by J.E. Leak

She fell for the wrong woman … now it’s going to cost her.Mix one part espionage, one part romance, and two parts secrets and lies, and you’ve got a lethal cocktail as intoxicating as midnight and warm brandy. Amidst the backdrop of New York City during World War II, this tale of two women, inextricably linked by duty and desire, grabs the reader from the start and never lets go.One telephone call changes budding reporter Jenny Ryan’s life forever... moreShe fell for the wrong woman … now it’s going to cost her.Mix one part espionage, one part romance, and two parts secrets and lies, and you’ve got a lethal cocktail as intoxicating as midnight and warm brandy. Amidst the backdrop of New York City during World War II, this tale of two women, inextricably linked by duty and desire, grabs the reader from the start and never lets go.One telephone call changes budding reporter Jenny Ryan’s life forever. Longing to do her part toward winning the war, and guilt-ridden over her part in the death of her research scientist father, an anonymous caller sets her on a path of intrigue and danger by pinning her father’s death on the man selling secrets to the enemy, wealthy industrialist Marcus Forrester. Armed with absolution and patriotic duty, she’ll stop at nothing to bring him down. She didn’t count on falling for the key to her plan—Forrester’s mistress, Kathryn Hammond.Kathryn Hammond isn’t who she appears to be. A popular nightclub singer with elegant grace and stunning good looks, she shoulders a tragic past that haunts her soul. Stuck stateside carrying out dead-end missions for the OSS while the war rages in Europe, her life is turned upside down when Jenny Ryan becomes her latest dead-end mission and awakens the enemy that could cost her everything—desire.Lush with the sights and sounds of the 1940s, author J.E. Leak tells the story of Kathryn and Jenny, caught in a reluctant slow burn as they battle against the onslaught of negative forces that threaten to keep them apart. This spellbinding journey will carry you deep into the shadow of the past and have you turning pages well into the night.In the Shadow of the Past is the first book in the noir Shadow series. If you’ve ever yearned for something beyond your reach, follow Kathryn and Jenny’s epic love story as they navigate duty and an unrelenting longing to save each other, despite the surmounting obstacles and a world gone mad. less

She was prepared to lose her life. She was not prepared to lose her heart. Reporter Jenny Ryan didn’t believe in love at first sight. Until it happened to her. An encounter with a sultry nightclub singer led to a secret job at the Office of Strategic Services and an unlikely romance with the woman of her dreams.OSS agent Kathryn Hammond knows she doesn’t deserve love or happiness. But having fallen for her former assignment, she’ll do anything to keep her safe—including staying away... moreShe was prepared to lose her life. She was not prepared to lose her heart. Reporter Jenny Ryan didn’t believe in love at first sight. Until it happened to her. An encounter with a sultry nightclub singer led to a secret job at the Office of Strategic Services and an unlikely romance with the woman of her dreams.OSS agent Kathryn Hammond knows she doesn’t deserve love or happiness. But having fallen for her former assignment, she’ll do anything to keep her safe—including staying away. When ghosts from her past emerge, and Jenny waltzes into headquarters as a new recruit, all of Kathryn’s fears materialize.With Jenny’s protection out of her hands, and society, the war, and time against them, will their love survive?In the Shadow of Love is the second book in this lesbian historical romance series. If you like secrets, spies, and love against all odds, you'll love this emotionally sweeping love story.Buy In the Shadow of Love and lose yourself in a page-turning night of desire and intrigue today! less

She thought she wanted the truth. Now she’d give anything to forget it.New OSS trainee Jenny Ryan is brimming with equal parts excitement and fear. She is one step closer to serving her country overseas, but when her ambition costs her dearly, she realizes the fight has come to her and love has turned to lies.OSS instructor Kathryn Hammond is no stranger to sacrifice. But when doing her job means sending the woman she loves into the churn of war, her devotion to duty is tested like never before... moreShe thought she wanted the truth. Now she’d give anything to forget it.New OSS trainee Jenny Ryan is brimming with equal parts excitement and fear. She is one step closer to serving her country overseas, but when her ambition costs her dearly, she realizes the fight has come to her and love has turned to lies.OSS instructor Kathryn Hammond is no stranger to sacrifice. But when doing her job means sending the woman she loves into the churn of war, her devotion to duty is tested like never before.When shocking revelations and the cruel march of time threaten their love, will Kat and Jenny embrace the truth and find each other again before it’s too late?In the Shadow of Truth is the third book in this lesbian historical romance series. If you like secrets, spies, and love against all odds, you'll love this emotionally sweeping love story.Buy In the Shadow of Truth and lose yourself in a page-turning night of desire and intrigue today!Note: As this is a series, reading the books in order is recommended. less

Victory isn’t always the end of the story.Paris, 1944.As OSS agents Kathryn Hammond and Jenny Ryan navigate the dangerous world of espionage, they are faced with the ultimate test of love and loyalty... moreVictory isn’t always the end of the story.Paris, 1944.As OSS agents Kathryn Hammond and Jenny Ryan navigate the dangerous world of espionage, they are faced with the ultimate test of love and loyalty. Can their love overcome the obstacles in their path, or have time and the shadows of the past cost them a second chance at happiness?Join Kathryn and Jenny on their journey of forgiveness, healing, and devotion, as they discover the strength of their love in the thrilling conclusion to the sapphic noir Shadow series.Note: This is the fourth and final book in the Shadow series. Reading the books in order is highly recommended. less