Deadly Secrets: The Shadow

Deadly Secrets #1

by Alice Jamison

Looking for an escape from her lonely existence, Elsa Grey jumps at the chance for a dream vacation on a seven day cruise. Sailing off into crystal blue waters Elsa holds high hopes of finding the man of her dreams, to fill the gap in her life. But, before she can dwell on her loneliness for too long, things aboard her sailing paradise takes a strange and horrific turn. A mysterious creature lurks in the shadows, threatening the lives of everyone on board. Caught up in a fight for her life, Elsa is rescued by handsome, mysterious billionaire Charles Grimm. Hiding a dark secret of his own, one that makes him well aware of what is wreaking havoc aboard the ship; Charles fights in the shadows to keep everyone safe. Faced with a deadly enemy and his confusing obsession with the woman he rescued, he is in for a difficult battle. Can he keep Elsa safe until the ship docks? Or will his lethal enemy take her from him forever?

Genres: Paranormal

92 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 17, 2015

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Reviews

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This ends with a cliffhanger so be prepared for that. The plot is a great one and I love the characters. Lot’s of suspense and I need to read book 2 now.

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[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book!

[Jody Robirds mclane WP · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book,

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[Ken Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looking for an escape from her lonely existence, Elsa Grey jumps at the chance for a dream vacation on a seven day cruise. Sailing off into crystal blue waters Elsa holds high hopes of finding the man of her dreams, to fill the gap in her life. But, before she can dwell on her loneliness for too long, things aboard her sailing paradise takes a strange and horrific turn. A mysterious creature lurks in the shadows, threatening the lives of everyone on board. Caught up in a fight for her life, Elsa is rescued by handsome, mysterious billionaire Charles Grimm.

First time reading Alices work and I’m thoroughly hooked.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book of the Deadly Secrets saga, and I will say it has left me wanting more.

We meet Elsa, a young adult that is a bit awkward, she leads a simple life. But lately her dreams have be troublesome. Able to take a vacation she meets Charles, a handsome man with secrets.

Charles is drawn to Elsa and wants to protect her from the Shadow that is around her.

I had a hard time getting started with the story, but once I found the rythm I could not stop and I am ready to continue the story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dorothy Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elsa was orphaned at an early age, sent to live with a cold uncle. Without the comfort of love, she becomes an introvert. A coworker helps her step out of her comfort zone. However, even meeting a handsome stranger cannot rid her of the horrible nightmares that may signal disaster to come. The characters reached out for each other, although each guarded secrets. I realized this novel has a cliffhanger and became invested in the story anyway.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first book that I have read from this author and was not sure what to expect. So I was going in open minded. In the first couple of pages I was not so sure that this was going to be my kind of book, but I am really glad that I kept going. I really enjoyed reading this book. This book not only had romance, but suspense and mystery as well.

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[Shifty Bugger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Elsa is looking forward to a seven day cruise, she hopes that she finds someone to fill the void in her life. Charles a billionaire rescued Elsa, hides in the shadows. So romantic.
Thank you for allowing me to review your book.

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[BusyM3 · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great start but the book ends to quickly and leaves you hanging there. You are wanting to know what happens with Elsa and Charles. The only draw back was it never mentioned that it ends on a cliff hanger and are left wondering. It will be interesting to see what happens next.

I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first book by this author so I wasn't sure what to expect but it turned out to be a good story. The storyline was interesting and the characters are intriguing but I wish they had been more developed. Overall a good start to the Deadly Secrets series and I look forward to reading more books in the future. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

She is very lonely so She goes on a cruise hoping to find love. Strange things start happening and she meets a man who helps her while he is trying to hide a secret of his own. Can he keep his secret hidden? Can he keep everyone safe? Will they make a connection? Follow their journey and see how it will end

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[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story in that it was a very quick read. It had an interesting story going but ended with a cliffhanger. I am not a fan of cliffhangers at all.
I liked how the story moved along and that each character was introduced and built upon. Can't wait to read more of this story.
Highly recommended.

[Jacqueline Driggers · Rating 1 out of 5]

The editing is absolutely atrocious! While the characters and story are interesting, there is no indication given in the blurb that this book ends in a complete cliffhanger! Not very good, and speaks of the writer being an amateur. Yes, there are better books out there.

[Marsha · Rating 3 out of 5]

You have got to be kidding me.

OMG . This book was going so good. By the page numbers I thought it was going to be a short story... nope the book ends just when the danger really presents itself. Very disappointed. No conclusions and no HEA.

[Daniella Marchand · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating short fast paced story on a cruiseship. Elsa will never forget her first cruise vacation ever. Some murders, dark secrets and a handsome guy called Charles.

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[Kim Mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed the book can’t wait to read the rest of the series

[Sharion Speed · Rating 3 out of 5]

Avid reader

The plot to this book made no sense. I actually read the whole book. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. Pass o this book!

[poppysocks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Wow brilliant book great story now need to purchase book two to see what happens to Elsa can Charles save her and the passengers?

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting fun read with shifters, different one but a good one . Characters were fab and storyline was thrilling. Great book

[Tayra Sanders]

So elsa was looking froward to and new start in life and love and just when it was to start a strange creature was moving about.

[Debbie W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series. I received ARC. The stories are great.

[Anne Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cliffhanger although the story is good great characters I don’t like cliffhangers.

[Amy lands · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don't like cliff hangers

Don't like cliff hangers.!!! I wished you would have said it was a cliff hanger in the previous. It was good until then!

[Zerelda Connelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Spell check spell check spell check!!!!!!

You have a good plot and the beginning of a decent story. However. The grammar errors and spell checking are in serious need of editing. You're "book" took me 45 minutes to read. I'm a retired English teacher and honestly, Alice... I would hand this back to my students and tell them to try again. I expect better, because I know they are capable. These errors, ruin the flow of the story. Do I sound like your tenth grade English lit teacher yet? GOOD!! Guess what I did for a living. I won't be reading anything else in the near future. Next time...double check your double checking...

[Annelise · Rating 2 out of 5]

Why would you not want to write a complete story? Why would you want to keep the end from the reader? Just like one of the soapy series' on TV.
And the grammer and other punctuation problems made it difficult read. Some sentences and paragraphs needed to be read twice before I could start to make out what was meant.
Not a bad story but a lot of information wasn't useful.
Plus the name Charles? Every time he is in a scene, I see Prince Charles in my minds eye. Not a sexy name at all. Ew....

[Apache Flower · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the story but all the writing mistakes takes from the story. If not for that I would of gave it a much higher rating!

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.