Of Shadows & Secrets Series by Casey Morales

A mysterious artifact. A deadly Soviet obsession. A race against time.Post-war Paris has almost been a honeymoon. Most of the remnants of occupation have been scrubbed from Napoleon's walls, and the romance of the Seine feels stronger than ever. For over a year, we've enjoyed the warmth of French hospitality as we helped the former Resistance piece their country back together... moreA mysterious artifact. A deadly Soviet obsession. A race against time.Post-war Paris has almost been a honeymoon. Most of the remnants of occupation have been scrubbed from Napoleon's walls, and the romance of the Seine feels stronger than ever. For over a year, we've enjoyed the warmth of French hospitality as we helped the former Resistance piece their country back together.But, when America learns the Soviets are pouring resources into a frantic search for a piece of lost art, martialing spies and assets from across Europe, our idyllic moment is shattered.Now, to understand why something as simple as art has the Soviets swarming about East Berlin, we must again navigate the dangerous web of spies, double agents, and shifting loyalties. With each step we take, the mystery deepens, and the stakes for the world's newborn peace grow ever higher.As we close in on the elusive artifact, the truth behind our former ally's aims threatens to tear us apart and change the course of history.Time is running out.Beehive is fourth adventure in the Of Shadows & Secrets series, a gripping tale of espionage, love, and betrayal set against the tense backdrop of a divided, post-war Berlin.Perfect for fans of historical thrillers and mm romantic suspense, this novel will keep you riveted from the first page to the last. less

Two spies. One mission. No way out.Budapest, 1948. The Soviet stranglehold on Eastern Europe tightens as paranoia and fear sweep the streets. When seasoned operatives Will Shaw and Thomas Jacobs are sent to extract a brilliant Hungarian cryptographer, they expect a dangerous but routine mission. What they don’t expect is that the man refuses to defect without his kidnapped daughter... moreTwo spies. One mission. No way out.Budapest, 1948. The Soviet stranglehold on Eastern Europe tightens as paranoia and fear sweep the streets. When seasoned operatives Will Shaw and Thomas Jacobs are sent to extract a brilliant Hungarian cryptographer, they expect a dangerous but routine mission. What they don’t expect is that the man refuses to defect without his kidnapped daughter.With time running out and Soviet forces closing in, Will and Thomas must navigate a city where every shadow hides an enemy, every whispered word is a betrayal, and no one can be trusted. Their only chance at escape is a last, desperate train ride toward the Austrian border, but even that is a trap waiting to be sprung. The KGB’s most ruthless officer is watching their every move, and one wrong step could mean a bullet in the back—or a one-way trip to a Siberian prison camp.As the stakes rise and the mission spirals out of control, Will and Thomas find themselves fighting not just for survival, but for each other. Their love has endured war, secrets, and impossible odds, but this time, even their unbreakable bond may not be enough.For readers who Explosive MM romanceA devoted, long-term couple forced to put everything on the lineTense, high-stakes actionA deadly game of cat and mouseThis series is perfect for fans of Tal Bauer, Jack L. Pyke and Gregory Ashe. While this book is a continuation of the Of Shadows & Secrets series, and readers will better enjoy the context by reading in series order, it may be read as a standalone. less