Shades Of Us: A Second Chance Romantic Suspense

by Sharon Cullen

COMING APRIL 28, 2026

Kate
Two years ago he strolled into my art gallery, bought a painting, and captured my heart.

Then he ghosted me.

Now he’s back, asking for forgiveness.

My heart says maybe.

The dead body in my living room says run.

Adam
She was the one truth in a life of secrets and lies.

I don’t deserve forgiveness, but I’m asking for it anyway.

Until my past catches up to me.

333 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2026

About the author

After earning a degree in journalism from Ohio University, Sharon found the stories inside her head were more interesting than what was going on in the world around her. Yet, it wasn’t until years later that she decided to pursue her secret dream of writing a romance novel. Since then she’s been published in romantic suspense, paranormal romance and contemporary romance and historical romance.

Sharon’s other job descriptions include chauffer, laundress, cook and mediator to her three very busy kids, her husband and two dogs. She lives in southwest Ohio with her brood although her dream is to someday retire to St. Maarten and live on the beach.

If you’d like to find out more about Sharon and her books, you can visit her at her website. She’s addicted to social networking so you can find her on Facebook and Twitter. Friend her! Like her! Follow her! She’d love to hang out with you and talk about her passion—books.

Reviews

[Jessica]

I really liked this story. Adam works for the government and was on a job when he met Kate who was an artist and had paintings in a gallery. They started dating and he was sent away unexpectedly to Columbia by his boss. Although, he left messages for Kate trying to explain why he left, she never got them. 18 months later, he shows up on her door needing a safe place. This book kept me interested from beginning to end. The corruption of politics and the things they do for them to clean up and get recognition is crazy. Quick and interesting read.

[Megan]

I’ve read a lot of her books & this one is the best yet. Every book keeps getting better and better. You know it’s a good book when there’s jaw dropping plot twists, great side characters, and incredibly relatable main characters. Kate is a great example of digging oneself out of a dark place and putting themselves first. I think many of the readers can relate to her on some level. I cannot wait to read Ronan story in the future 😍

[Cherie Melbourne]

Shares of Us

A totally engrossing read, it has all the feels and is set at a good pace that kept me turning pages because I wanted to know what came next. I've been a Sharon Cullen can for a number of years and she never disappoints.

[Patricia Connor]

Sharon Keeps Getting Better

A wonderful book by Sharon Cullen. Each book I read I think is the best. This story grabbed me from the beginning and kept me turning page after page.

[Jenna]

I read this book in two days! I don't usually read suspense but maybe I'll start!

[Sara Perlberg]

This is a nice romance story about second chances. But if you're looking for any spice, this book is not it. Spice level zero. The story itself is well written though with good characters.

[JoAnne Telgkamp]

Love the local .

Like that you keep it local in your books.
The story was well written and glad you continue more stories with the characters.