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As dark as a shadow, but grounded in loyalty and allegiance.

Vampire Craig Walsh is one of the founding members of the Nighthawks MC after standing true and loyal for years to his best friend and Nighthawks’ founding father, Viper. Known for his ability to disappear into thin air, he quickly earned the nickname Shadow. Secrets from his past reveal why and how he'd been bestowed the gift—which he at first labeled a curse.

Shadow actively avoids personal relationships with women. He prefers the quick, easy in and out approach to get his needs met. That is, until he crosses paths with a beautiful, sassy witch, with flaming red hair and a feisty fire in her eyes named Bloome. While his attitude is big, he finds that with Bloome, he’s met his match, and he’s not sure how or if he can handle her. With a war threatening to break out in the Quarter between the vampires and witches, he isn’t sure if he even wants to get himself tangled up with her.

With no time or room in his life for the actual commitment of a relationship, but knowing there’s something different and alluring about her, will Shadow accept her fiery attitude and make room for her in his life, or will he let her go and continue the life of perpetual bachelorhood?

SHADOW is book 2 in the Nighthawks MC series, and is for readers 18+.

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 25, 2021

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About the author

C.J. Pinard

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C.J. is a USA Today bestselling author living in Colorado but wishes she was someplace warmer. She loves the SF 49ers and has a weakness for expensive shoes. She’s the author of over 40 novels and short stories that contain both fantasy and paranormal romance with kickass heroines and strong alphas. Having recently retired from a twenty-year career in federal law enforcement, she's looking forward to the next chapter in life.

She can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and on her website, cjpinard.com.

You can also find billionaire romance under her pen, Carolyn Delaney.

Reading order:

URBAN FANTASY/ROMANCE:
Enchanted Immortals 1
Enchanted Immortals 2: The Vortex
Enchanted Immortals 3: The Vampyre
Enchanted Immortals 4: The Vixen
BSI: Bureau of Supernatural Investigation
Enchanted Immortals Box Set: 4 Books + Novella

PARANORMAL ROMANCE:
Unscathed (A paranormal romance novel with Tim O'Rourke)

Soul Rebel (Death's Kiss #1) FREE
Soul Redemption (Death's Kiss #2)
Soul Release (Death's Kiss #3)
Kovah: Soul Seeker (A Death's Kiss Novel #4)

Lotus (Daughter of Darkness) Lotus's Journey Part I FREE
Watcher (Daughter of Darkness) Lotus's Journey, Part II
Guardian (Daughter of Darkness) Lotus's Journey, Part III

The Lunar Effect (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #1) FREE
The Lunar Curse (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #2)
The Lunar Secret (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #3)
The Lunar Magic (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #4)
The Lunar Promise (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #5)
The Lunar Light (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #6)

Viper (Nighthawks MC #1)
Shadow (Nighthawks MC #2)
Phoenix (Nighthawks MC #3)
Venom (Nighthawks MC #4)
Face (Nighthawks MC #5)

REVERSE HAREM FANTASY:
Four Princes (Rothhaven Trilogy, #1)
Four Kings (Rothhaven Trilogy, #2)
Four Heirs (Rothhaven Trilogy, #3)

CONTEMPORARY/MILITARY ROMANCE
Duty & Desire Series:
Patriotic Duty
Tour of Duty
Boots Beneath My Bed
Playing the Field

Imperfect Heroes Series:
Antihero
Above Protection
Beneath Broken
Beyond Love

CONTACT INFO

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Profile Image for Mariaan Belinfante.
892 reviews3 followers
August 24, 2025
A fast paced novel featuring Shadow aka Craig's story including his past. Bloome is a witch and sassy character. Someone is killing vampires and the Nighthawks has to step in with the help of Bloome. A good shot of passion and sparks between Shadow and Bloome. A wedding bonus when Viper finally got married to MyAnna. Easy reading.
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307 reviews10 followers
March 4, 2022
If you like steamy vampire stories than this book is for you.
We first meet Shadow in Viper (Nighthawks MC #1). In this book we dig deep and learn about Shadow, and his past, which is a rough one. I thought that how he got his name was very intriguing. Shadow’s book is just another book that sucks you in and wish the book was longer. I very much enjoyed this book as I loved the first in this series.
Once again, the author, C.J. Pinard, has never let me down. She didn’t let me down with this one.
Profile Image for Denise.
4,120 reviews12 followers
January 30, 2022
So I plugged into this right away since having read the first one. This one centers around Craig "Shadow" is help found this unusual MC. He has that name for a reason. Those good ole secrets come into play also. No relationship tempted him until he meets Bloome. Such a witch as her she would fit fine for him. Thanks though to War on the horizon turn the pages to see if they dare begin and if could brave it all.
Profile Image for Heather Ambrose.
253 reviews1 follower
February 3, 2022
Shadow did not disappoint! I loved how we get to see his back story and how he came to be the vampire he is. This story was fast paced, entertaining and completely hot! The story flowed and the chapters about his past were done in such a way I didn't feel like it detracted from the story but enhanced it. You will fall in love with all of these men and their women. Bloome or "red" lol is the perfect blend of sass and charm. I can not wait to see what's next for the Nighthawks.
127 reviews1 follower
February 9, 2022
Shadow is mysterious and can get from here to there in a snap, literally. When he starts to snoop around to seek a witch that’s gone rogue he meets Bloome who is a witch that sparks something in him he thought was long dead. Together sparks fly but can they eventually get along and figure out who is killing vampires randomly.
Profile Image for Sheila  Osmond.
56 reviews
March 2, 2022
C.J never lets me down when I need a good steamy romance. Shadow was one that I could finish in a day. You dont want to put this one down! All the Nighthawks so far have been thrilling and sexy! Grab your favorite drink and other items, you will need them reading this one! 10 out of 10! Will be reading again!
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3,049 reviews31 followers
August 20, 2024
A steamy vampires story that you will enjoy. I liked book 1 better but this is still a good story. I’m looking forward to the next book. It’s fast paced and you get to see how shadow becomes a vampire. I can’t put my finger on it but for some reason I just liked viper more…. lol
Can’t wait for the next book
81 reviews1 follower
February 6, 2022
Ah!! Loved this book!! It was so good.. ok so after book one I was a little skeptical about the second being as good but this one blew me out of the water. I was not expecting some of the things that happened. Great read, can’t wait for the next book.
4,880 reviews10 followers
October 31, 2023
okay read

An okay read. Liked the main characters and there was a good plot to the story. Would have liked a bit more information about the witches and what happens going forward. Liked the retribution but felt the witch input was nominal. Good read.
Profile Image for Courtney Reads Smut.
705 reviews29 followers
July 5, 2024
Like MC?
Like vampires?
Like witches?
Like werewolves?
Like spice?

This series has it all combined! Absolutely loved it! The Nighthawks Vampire MC helps keep the rogue supranationals in check & protects the humans.

✔️Alpha holes
✔️ grumpy/ sunshine
✔️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
180 reviews1 follower
July 24, 2024
OMG, I Love this Series

Shadow's story is great. Again, I loved all the history in the book as to why the MMC is the way he is in the present. Absolutely adored the FMC, and the entire book is slightly too short but is awesome nonetheless. I just wanted it to go on forever, lol.
1,961 reviews3 followers
November 23, 2021
Good

This book was a good addition to this series. Good characters and plot along with some twists and turns plus action and romance. Overall an enjoyable book.
Profile Image for April Vivas.
200 reviews8 followers
January 30, 2022
Love this series♥️ Shadow and Bloome are made for each other!!! As with book one it’s full of drama, action and excitement mixed with some romance. Can’t wait to see where the series takes us next!!
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384 reviews
February 3, 2022
Enemies

Shadow's history is rough. Is past has fueled his present for so long. Bloome is young and talented. Just who the MC needs help from.
512 reviews6 followers
May 24, 2025
Great Read!

I'm new to this author. I just finished book 1and 2 and I really enjoyed them. Good storyline and great characters. I'm looking forward to the next book. 💖🔥
Profile Image for Heather.
104 reviews
May 10, 2022
vampires….weddings…love

Vampires..bikers..love…weddings I can’t say much more other Than I can wait to read book 3! Cj does an excellent job of keeping me wanting more!
32 reviews
March 8, 2022
If your into Hot Vampire stories jump into this series. You will fall in love with Shadow imagining yourself as bloom!! I love that it is fast paced and keeps you interested in whats to come next learning about Shadows backstory was also a nice addition to the book! I cant wait for the next one.
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