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Shadow: A Forbidden, Friends to Lovers MC Romance
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Friends to Lovers, MC Romance, Dark Romance, Forbidden Romance, Mentor's Daughter
Friends to Lovers, MC Romance, Dark Romance, Forbidden Romance, Mentor's Daughter
293 pages, Paperback
Published May 26, 2026
About the author
Kate Bonham
54 books268 followersKate grew up in Western Sydney, in Australia, and remains there today. She has always loved the written word, being influenced by the likes of Edgar Allan Poe, JR Ward and Anne Rice, she ventured into writing at a young age.
Finally taking the plunge in 2016 and publishing for the first time. Ever since, she’s been trying to bring the worlds she’s created in her head to the page for everyone else to enjoy as much as she does.
When she’s not writing, she’s looking after her bevvy of pets including snakes, lizards, axolotls, birds, a turtle and a dog with her husband Kyle.
Finally taking the plunge in 2016 and publishing for the first time. Ever since, she’s been trying to bring the worlds she’s created in her head to the page for everyone else to enjoy as much as she does.
When she’s not writing, she’s looking after her bevvy of pets including snakes, lizards, axolotls, birds, a turtle and a dog with her husband Kyle.
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June 1, 2026
SCREAMING. CRYING. BANGING MY HEAD AGAINST A WALL.
I freaking LOVED this book.
Shadow and Savanna had me feeling every possible emotion. Did I spend half the book wanting to grab them both by the shoulders and bang their heads together until they communicated properly? Absolutely.
But watching them work through everything, fight for each other, and finally sort their shit out made every frustrating, heart wrenching moment worth it.
The tension? Incredible.
The chemistry? Perfection.
My sanity? Gone.
I laughed, I swooned, I suffered, and I loved every second of it.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m sitting here desperately needing Chaos’s book immediately because I am NOT okay and I need more. Right. Now.
5⭐️ A million stars. All the stars
I freaking LOVED this book.
Shadow and Savanna had me feeling every possible emotion. Did I spend half the book wanting to grab them both by the shoulders and bang their heads together until they communicated properly? Absolutely.
But watching them work through everything, fight for each other, and finally sort their shit out made every frustrating, heart wrenching moment worth it.
The tension? Incredible.
The chemistry? Perfection.
My sanity? Gone.
I laughed, I swooned, I suffered, and I loved every second of it.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m sitting here desperately needing Chaos’s book immediately because I am NOT okay and I need more. Right. Now.
5⭐️ A million stars. All the stars
Review of advance copy received from Author
2026:
"Only she could make the beast inside of me quieten."
This book hit me in the feels so many times!
What is it about the way Kate writes her bikers that constantly has my heart in knots?!
Throughout this story, my heart bled for Shadow and Savanna - losing out on 20 years together when they always loved each other - a true friends to lovers story!
"I wanted my happy ever after, and that was only ever going to be with Shadow."
Savanna is my favourite Ol' Lady that Kate has written thus far - she is so strong willed and confident. Her willingness to be there for Shadow no matter where he is in his life or who he is with at the time, is everything.
Shadow is incredible. How can you not love a man, broken as he is, who will be there in seconds to defend you and make sure you're safe! The way in which he wants to protect Savanna, not only from the world, but also from himself...I just can't even with how much I adore him.
This book had me in a chokehold before slam dunking me into a reading slump. It was fantastic and I wish I could read it over for the first time, just to feel the feels all over again!
"You don’t need permission to be with the man you love. You just need to love him as much as he loves you."
"Only she could make the beast inside of me quieten."
This book hit me in the feels so many times!
What is it about the way Kate writes her bikers that constantly has my heart in knots?!
Throughout this story, my heart bled for Shadow and Savanna - losing out on 20 years together when they always loved each other - a true friends to lovers story!
"I wanted my happy ever after, and that was only ever going to be with Shadow."
Savanna is my favourite Ol' Lady that Kate has written thus far - she is so strong willed and confident. Her willingness to be there for Shadow no matter where he is in his life or who he is with at the time, is everything.
Shadow is incredible. How can you not love a man, broken as he is, who will be there in seconds to defend you and make sure you're safe! The way in which he wants to protect Savanna, not only from the world, but also from himself...I just can't even with how much I adore him.
This book had me in a chokehold before slam dunking me into a reading slump. It was fantastic and I wish I could read it over for the first time, just to feel the feels all over again!
"You don’t need permission to be with the man you love. You just need to love him as much as he loves you."
Review of advance copy received from Author
Kate is back with the Shackled Sons and as per usual she does not disappoint!
I was hooked from the start - “adopted” siblings who long for each other - yes please sir!
Shadow has been part of the family since he was a teen
Him and Savannah have been best friends for that long but it’s always been forbidden. Savannahs always had a boyfriend…but what if she doesn’t?
Savannah is making decisions she knows will cause chaos but chooses them anyways, it’s time to bring down her ex…but at what cost!
All it takes is one phonecall and all bets are off!
This book is full of angst and longing, it will keep you on your toes and have you guessing! Kate will push you off the edge and maybe catch you right before fall…🤭
But no matter how often she does it - I will ALWAYS come back
I cannot wait for this series to keep going ;)
And trust me - neither can you!
I was hooked from the start - “adopted” siblings who long for each other - yes please sir!
Shadow has been part of the family since he was a teen
Him and Savannah have been best friends for that long but it’s always been forbidden. Savannahs always had a boyfriend…but what if she doesn’t?
Savannah is making decisions she knows will cause chaos but chooses them anyways, it’s time to bring down her ex…but at what cost!
All it takes is one phonecall and all bets are off!
This book is full of angst and longing, it will keep you on your toes and have you guessing! Kate will push you off the edge and maybe catch you right before fall…🤭
But no matter how often she does it - I will ALWAYS come back
I cannot wait for this series to keep going ;)
And trust me - neither can you!
Review of advance copy received from Author
***** ARC REVIEW FOR SHADOW!!! ****
FORBIDDEN ROMANCE DID YOU SAY!!!!
Yessssss !
I really enjoyed this book! It has a lot of realistic elements to the story and what happens in the novel!
I would absolutely recommend! Shadow is certainly a do now ask for forgiveness later type of guy! He is working through a lot and we can read all about it in the book with all that’s happened in his life!
That bonus scene was gold I loved it!
Definitely a 5 out of 5
Spicy scenes 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️
Tropes!
Best friends to lovers
Forbidden romance
He would burn the world for her
Protectiveness
Betrayal - keeping secrets
They calm each other! His the darkness to she’s the sunshine! 🌞
FORBIDDEN ROMANCE DID YOU SAY!!!!
Yessssss !
I really enjoyed this book! It has a lot of realistic elements to the story and what happens in the novel!
I would absolutely recommend! Shadow is certainly a do now ask for forgiveness later type of guy! He is working through a lot and we can read all about it in the book with all that’s happened in his life!
That bonus scene was gold I loved it!
Definitely a 5 out of 5
Spicy scenes 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️
Tropes!
Best friends to lovers
Forbidden romance
He would burn the world for her
Protectiveness
Betrayal - keeping secrets
They calm each other! His the darkness to she’s the sunshine! 🌞
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Kate brings us another fantastic addition to the Shackled Sons MC series with Shadow's story. He and Savanna have been best friends ever since her dad took him in when he was younger. Even though they fought their attraction to one another through the years, everyone around them could see it. What happens when these two finally decide to act on their feelings? You'll definitely want to read their story to find out. There's plenty to keep you on your toes as Kate holds you captive from the very start. You're gonna love it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Another amazing MC story by Kate. The yearning between the two main characters was top notch and made me yearn for their sort of love.
The plot twists in this series is so well writtennand come totally unexpected. But these bikers need to stop stuffing up with some audacity.
The sexual scenes as usual are top tier and amazingly well written. Can't wait for the next instalment!
The plot twists in this series is so well writtennand come totally unexpected. But these bikers need to stop stuffing up with some audacity.
The sexual scenes as usual are top tier and amazingly well written. Can't wait for the next instalment!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Such an excellent read, I absolutely loved Shadow and Savanna’s story ❤️❤️❤️ although they were a bit frustrating getting to the point of a true relationship lol 😂 I wanted to bang their heads together a few times. A definite page turner and very entertaining. 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ you will not be disappointed 😎🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
The chemistry in this book is off the charts, I felt every emotion with shadow and savannah while also wanting to shake them both at times, this is an amazing book and cant wait to see what happens next with the rest of the series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved the romantic suspense feel to this story, Savanna is such a badass and Emerson deserves all the goodness in life. Getting more of his backstory was heartbreaking but beautiful at the same time! And I have to say, I’m hoping for a book about Silvana!! I adored this book!
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