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WeHo #16
Darkness Past
Sierra Youngblood’s life is in danger. After being threatened and stalked by an old client, Kashena Marshal is assigned as her protection. But Kashena isn’t just any security officer, she’s an old flame that Sierra could never forget.
After years apart they soon discover they still share a spark, despite Sierra now being married to a man with a son. Eventually, she realizes she can’t live without Kashena and chooses to leave her husband. But when Jason turns violent, Kashena is forced to protect Sierra once more.
As the dust starts to settle, could there be yet more Darkness in the Past?
After years apart they soon discover they still share a spark, despite Sierra now being married to a man with a son. Eventually, she realizes she can’t live without Kashena and chooses to leave her husband. But when Jason turns violent, Kashena is forced to protect Sierra once more.
As the dust starts to settle, could there be yet more Darkness in the Past?
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 22, 2020
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About the author
Sherryl D. Hancock
65 books155 followersSherryl grew up in San Diego, California the youngest of three. She began making up stories as a teenager.
Working for the State of California at the Department of Justice taught her the inner workings of law enforcement. Her first stories centered around law enforcement situations. She married her husband and had two children. She continued writing and attempted to be published. When an agent returned her submission for the third time she gave up.
Always the romantic, the stories came with a vengeance after marrying her wife. Her biggest fan, (other than her mother) her wife, Tirzah, decided these needed to be published. First self-published then contacted by a publisher this is a dream come true for Sherryl.
Working for the State of California at the Department of Justice taught her the inner workings of law enforcement. Her first stories centered around law enforcement situations. She married her husband and had two children. She continued writing and attempted to be published. When an agent returned her submission for the third time she gave up.
Always the romantic, the stories came with a vengeance after marrying her wife. Her biggest fan, (other than her mother) her wife, Tirzah, decided these needed to be published. First self-published then contacted by a publisher this is a dream come true for Sherryl.
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June 27, 2020
A sequel to the prequel... a presquel?
What's with all the cheating? It made me so uncomfortable reading all the cheating happening. These characters are so unlike the ones I've grown to appreciate in the WeHo series.
What's with all the cheating? It made me so uncomfortable reading all the cheating happening. These characters are so unlike the ones I've grown to appreciate in the WeHo series.
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June 23, 2020
Yet another great instalment in this long running series. I’d previously binged the other 15 books after discovering them recently, so it was really nice to read this one on release day, and on KU too.
Whilst the book brings in the relationship of Kashena and Sierra, it also weaves in a couple of other couples we’ve met before, keeping the book interesting. If you haven’t read the rest of the series, the past is discussed enough in this book that you could read it as a stand-alone (though it will make you want to visit the rest).
As always with this series the book covers some hard hitting topics, much like other books based around cops, so bear this in mind.
I was happy that not all storylines were wrapped up quickly with HEAs, hopefully indicating a future instalment in the series - fingers crossed with the return of some of my favourite characters.
Whilst the book brings in the relationship of Kashena and Sierra, it also weaves in a couple of other couples we’ve met before, keeping the book interesting. If you haven’t read the rest of the series, the past is discussed enough in this book that you could read it as a stand-alone (though it will make you want to visit the rest).
As always with this series the book covers some hard hitting topics, much like other books based around cops, so bear this in mind.
I was happy that not all storylines were wrapped up quickly with HEAs, hopefully indicating a future instalment in the series - fingers crossed with the return of some of my favourite characters.
June 26, 2020
Whoa!
There was a lot going on in this installment. The book takes us on a three-part journey between Kashena and Sierra, Kana and Palani, and Cat and Elizabeth. Going by the blurb, I thought the story would centre more on Kashena and Sierra's story, but was surprised to learn more about Kana and Palani's relationship as well as Cat and Elizabeth. I was looking forward to this one because I had read snippets from previous WeHo stories about how Kashena and Sierra met and how Sierra's husband had physically struck her in Kashena's presence. I so wanted to know how Kashena kicked some ass ;). Every woman was strong in their own way just like every other woman Hancock writes, all strong. They're always able to rise back up, shake it off and move on. Sometimes with the help of others and sometimes alone. And that's just one of the great things about this whole series is that no one falls alone and is left there to writhe in their pain. If I had one little thing to say that irked me was the infidelity in this one. I couldn't help notice that when the infidelity was done by a woman to a man with another woman, it was okay. But if the infidelity was done by a woman to another woman with another woman, it was crushing. I understand the man who had been cheated on was not a nice man, he was the bad guy in this, but it still didn't sit right with me. That's my personal opinion, my own feelings. It didn't ruin the story and I look forward to more!
There was a lot going on in this installment. The book takes us on a three-part journey between Kashena and Sierra, Kana and Palani, and Cat and Elizabeth. Going by the blurb, I thought the story would centre more on Kashena and Sierra's story, but was surprised to learn more about Kana and Palani's relationship as well as Cat and Elizabeth. I was looking forward to this one because I had read snippets from previous WeHo stories about how Kashena and Sierra met and how Sierra's husband had physically struck her in Kashena's presence. I so wanted to know how Kashena kicked some ass ;). Every woman was strong in their own way just like every other woman Hancock writes, all strong. They're always able to rise back up, shake it off and move on. Sometimes with the help of others and sometimes alone. And that's just one of the great things about this whole series is that no one falls alone and is left there to writhe in their pain. If I had one little thing to say that irked me was the infidelity in this one. I couldn't help notice that when the infidelity was done by a woman to a man with another woman, it was okay. But if the infidelity was done by a woman to another woman with another woman, it was crushing. I understand the man who had been cheated on was not a nice man, he was the bad guy in this, but it still didn't sit right with me. That's my personal opinion, my own feelings. It didn't ruin the story and I look forward to more!
February 4, 2023
very good story
I enjoyed the story very much. There was a lot of suspense, angst, and definitely great chemistry between the characters.
I enjoyed the story very much. There was a lot of suspense, angst, and definitely great chemistry between the characters.
February 1, 2021
series is like a long-running TV show which has on-going storylines of many of the characters and new plot lines and characters keep getting added.
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July 30, 2020
Darkness Pass (WeHo Book 16)
Awersome story and Brilliant read. This time we have Kashena a ex marine now bodyguard to Midnighht. She is assigned to Sierra Youngblood Cheif Deputy General Attorney to the criminal division.Who has a stalker. Most of the characters are in this story.
This is a story about betrayal, shootings, kidnappings, love, and more.
Sherryl Hancock did a brilliant job writing this and kept it flowing throughout the story from the beginning right to the end. Hopefully there will be more stories about these characters soon. Thank you for a brilliant series Sheryl it's one of the best I've read so far.
Highly recommend and 5*****STARS
Awersome story and Brilliant read. This time we have Kashena a ex marine now bodyguard to Midnighht. She is assigned to Sierra Youngblood Cheif Deputy General Attorney to the criminal division.Who has a stalker. Most of the characters are in this story.
This is a story about betrayal, shootings, kidnappings, love, and more.
Sherryl Hancock did a brilliant job writing this and kept it flowing throughout the story from the beginning right to the end. Hopefully there will be more stories about these characters soon. Thank you for a brilliant series Sheryl it's one of the best I've read so far.
Highly recommend and 5*****STARS
October 11, 2020
Mixed feeling for a few different reasons ... as per my previous thoughts on the last book#15 I really don't like infidelity and this one was mostly about that - I'm glad to be getting background stories on the chapters we have come to know throughout this series but I just don't understand, why you can't just end a relationship you are not longer interested in to be with someone you want to be with?
The other think is that I just realized that there is a book #0 ... seriously! how starts with zero :-/ so I though I was all caught up, only to find out that I missed the beginning, I'm not happy about that.
The other think is that I just realized that there is a book #0 ... seriously! how starts with zero :-/ so I though I was all caught up, only to find out that I missed the beginning, I'm not happy about that.
April 15, 2021
Catalina and Elizabeth are the center of this story but Kana & Palani's story continues. Sherryl Hancock's writing kept me engaged in the story. Cat and Kana are special task force police officers and there is danger in the work they do and danger to those they love. So, with that being said I can't divulge the crux of the book without engaging spoilers. It's got just the right amount of action, a growing love and breaking hearts. The story drew me in and I felt I was viewing a film. It propelled me to the next prequel in the series. It's exciting and I didn't put the book down until I finished. I did stop to eat.
June 25, 2020
Hancock does a phenomenal job sharing characters from other book series within the story. This character fell in love with this person.
When I reread this series, I would read this book out of order, as it tells the story of Sierra and Kashena; Kana and Palani; Cat and Elizabeth from a past perspective.
Somehow, Hancock writes storylines that have real-world angst and experiences (even the bad) and the struggles to get past these events.
When I reread this series, I would read this book out of order, as it tells the story of Sierra and Kashena; Kana and Palani; Cat and Elizabeth from a past perspective.
Somehow, Hancock writes storylines that have real-world angst and experiences (even the bad) and the struggles to get past these events.
July 11, 2020
Another fantastic WeHo
I can't say enough of how much I love the WeHo series and "Darkness Past" was no exception. I love the stories, the friendships and loyalty within all the entities, but most importantly I love the relationships that develop in each one and I am hopeful that its Cat's turn in the next book, she deserves it.
I can't say enough of how much I love the WeHo series and "Darkness Past" was no exception. I love the stories, the friendships and loyalty within all the entities, but most importantly I love the relationships that develop in each one and I am hopeful that its Cat's turn in the next book, she deserves it.
June 27, 2020
Once Again
Once again, Sherryl has invited us in to the world of WeHo. She's written an intriguing and wonderful story that lets us all be a part of their world. I truly hope she has plans to continue sharing their stories for a very long time to come!
Once again, Sherryl has invited us in to the world of WeHo. She's written an intriguing and wonderful story that lets us all be a part of their world. I truly hope she has plans to continue sharing their stories for a very long time to come!
June 30, 2020
Wow what another fantastic storyline
Wow what another heartfelt storyline loved the twist and turns in this book they were perfect I couldn't put it defiantly congratulations another perfect book.
Wow what another heartfelt storyline loved the twist and turns in this book they were perfect I couldn't put it defiantly congratulations another perfect book.
July 11, 2020
Another stellar chapter in the WeHo series!
Sherryl absolutely knocks this prequel out of the park! Wonderfully written and continues to weave together the fabric that is the Women of WeHo.
Sherryl absolutely knocks this prequel out of the park! Wonderfully written and continues to weave together the fabric that is the Women of WeHo.
September 12, 2020
Awesome
Love the Weho series. Each book gives more background on certain main characters all the way from book 1.
Ms Hancock weaves us the readers on journeys that we ride along to know what happens next.
What a wonderful ride from book 1 to book 16.
Love the Weho series. Each book gives more background on certain main characters all the way from book 1.
Ms Hancock weaves us the readers on journeys that we ride along to know what happens next.
What a wonderful ride from book 1 to book 16.
September 12, 2020
I've enjoyed other books in the series, and have read this one after a long break. I'm not sure if I'm being more discerning but I didn't enjoy this as much. Too many things irritated me. The cheating, the aspects of name or brand dropping that felt like a teenager's wish list. Probably 2.5 🌟.
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March 9, 2022Darkness Past
I absolutely love this series. Strong, independent women with a chemistry abundant. Sherryl Hancock is an amazing author whose works has me fascinates. I have read this series many times and will continue to.
I absolutely love this series. Strong, independent women with a chemistry abundant. Sherryl Hancock is an amazing author whose works has me fascinates. I have read this series many times and will continue to.
June 23, 2020
Another one
Wish I could give this a 10 I loved it. I have no problem recommending this book to my peers.
Wish I could give this a 10 I loved it. I have no problem recommending this book to my peers.
June 25, 2020
Lovely
Just like the rest of the WEHO series, amazing read! I could not stop reading and do not want to!
Just like the rest of the WEHO series, amazing read! I could not stop reading and do not want to!
June 28, 2020
Cbird
What a awesome series .I love these characters and the story line I just can't get enough. The book is so hard to put down. Thank you for being a awesome story teller
What a awesome series .I love these characters and the story line I just can't get enough. The book is so hard to put down. Thank you for being a awesome story teller
July 7, 2020
When’s weho 17 being released!?!?!?
Love this series!! It can never end!! Every book has suspense and romance!! I can’t get enough of it!! You rock Sherryl!!! Keep’em Coming!!!
Love this series!! It can never end!! Every book has suspense and romance!! I can’t get enough of it!! You rock Sherryl!!! Keep’em Coming!!!
July 11, 2020
Excellent book really enjoyed the story. As usual i am looking forward to reading other books by this author.
July 21, 2020
Better at expanding on the last book. People getting the itch to change partners. Its a bit rough in places.
November 9, 2020
Excellent. I love this series.
January 31, 2021
Did not grab me from the start. I was not sure if this was a sequel but it left me wondering why she was shot and how she became a bodyguard to Midnight.
April 14, 2021
Lovely Book
I do love this universe you are writing about, and can't wait for the next story. Thank you for your hard work.
I do love this universe you are writing about, and can't wait for the next story. Thank you for your hard work.
May 2, 2021
Fabulous book
I loved this book. I never knew anything about Stonewall and I loved reading about the riots that were described in the book.
I loved this book. I never knew anything about Stonewall and I loved reading about the riots that were described in the book.
November 26, 2022
I recommend this series
I really enjoyed this book. I have read all the books in this series and have enjoyed them. I enjoyed this book it's the back story of the women who were in the series from the beginning. Looking forward to more stories of these strong women. Thanks for another winner.
I really enjoyed this book. I have read all the books in this series and have enjoyed them. I enjoyed this book it's the back story of the women who were in the series from the beginning. Looking forward to more stories of these strong women. Thanks for another winner.
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