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Shadows Landing, Books 1 & 2: Saving Shadows / Sunken Shadows
This two-book collection begins the Shadows Landing series by Kathleen Brooks. Romance, danger, and a bit of comedy fill each book set in the small town of Shadows Landing.
Saving Shadows
Gavin Faulkner was the only doctor in the small South Carolina inner coastal town of Shadows Landing. He was used to patching up everything from fishing lures stuck in skin to gator bites. Nothing could surprise him anymore—except when he found an unconscious woman partially submerged near his dock after a fierce thunderstorm.
Ellery St. John’s last memory was of a bat swinging toward her head. The next thing she knew, she was cold, wet, and a sexy man was pressing his lips to hers. Too bad it turned out to be CPR instead of a passionate kiss.
Gavin thought Ellery would be safe in the small town where BBQ wars were the biggest danger, but he was wrong. Now it was up to him to help Ellery put the pieces together in order to discover who had tried to kill her and why before they both ended up at the bottom of the ocean.
Sunken Shadows
As a rescue swimmer for the Coast Guard, Wade Faulkner was used to unpredictable situations. But an emergency call late one night turns his life upside down. After finding a boat on fire, he discovers a dead body and a visibly shaken woman in need of rescue. Now he finds himself entangled in a murder mystery between two teams of treasure hunters out for the discovery of a lifetime . . . and he’s falling for the main suspect.
Darcy Delmar survived an explosion on her boat while racing to be the first to find a sunken treasure she believes to be worth more than most people can possibly imagine. Now she is the lead suspect in the murder of a fellow treasure hunter. Or is she simply the next victim?
As Wade and Darcy lose themselves to the passion of the hunt and a new love, one thing becomes clear: this is a treasure worth killing for.
Saving Shadows
Gavin Faulkner was the only doctor in the small South Carolina inner coastal town of Shadows Landing. He was used to patching up everything from fishing lures stuck in skin to gator bites. Nothing could surprise him anymore—except when he found an unconscious woman partially submerged near his dock after a fierce thunderstorm.
Ellery St. John’s last memory was of a bat swinging toward her head. The next thing she knew, she was cold, wet, and a sexy man was pressing his lips to hers. Too bad it turned out to be CPR instead of a passionate kiss.
Gavin thought Ellery would be safe in the small town where BBQ wars were the biggest danger, but he was wrong. Now it was up to him to help Ellery put the pieces together in order to discover who had tried to kill her and why before they both ended up at the bottom of the ocean.
Sunken Shadows
As a rescue swimmer for the Coast Guard, Wade Faulkner was used to unpredictable situations. But an emergency call late one night turns his life upside down. After finding a boat on fire, he discovers a dead body and a visibly shaken woman in need of rescue. Now he finds himself entangled in a murder mystery between two teams of treasure hunters out for the discovery of a lifetime . . . and he’s falling for the main suspect.
Darcy Delmar survived an explosion on her boat while racing to be the first to find a sunken treasure she believes to be worth more than most people can possibly imagine. Now she is the lead suspect in the murder of a fellow treasure hunter. Or is she simply the next victim?
As Wade and Darcy lose themselves to the passion of the hunt and a new love, one thing becomes clear: this is a treasure worth killing for.
418 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 25, 2021
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About the author
Kathleen Brooks
122 books2,652 followersKathleen Brooks is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. Kathleen's stories are romantic suspense featuring strong female heroines, humor, and happily-ever-afters. Her Bluegrass, Bluegrass Brothers®, Forever Bluegrass®, and Shadows Landing Series feature small-town charm with quirky characters while her Women of Power Series shows that behind every sexy billionaire is a man strong enough to love her! Then hang onto your seat for the wild and mysterious ride in the thrilling Web of Lies Series and a little magic in the Moonshine Hollow Series.
Kathleen is from Kentucky, where she graduated from Centre College and then later received her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Kathleen still resides in Kentucky with her family and houseful of animals.
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Book Order:
(Bluegrass Series-complete series)
Bluegrass State of Mind
Risky Shot
Dead Heat
(Bluegrass Brothers Series®-complete series)
Bluegrass Undercover
Rising Storm
Secret Santa, A Bluegrass Series Novella
Acquiring Trouble
Relentless Pursuit
Secrets Collide
Final Vow
All Hung Up, Novella
Bluegrass Dawn, Novella
The Perfect Gift, Novella
The Keeneston Roses
(Forever Bluegrass Series®-complete series)
Forever Entangled
Forever Hidden
Forever Betrayed
Forever Driven
Forever Secret
Forever Surprised, Novella
Forever Concealed
Forever Devoted
Forever Hunted
Forever Guarded
Forever Notorious
Forever Ventured
Forever Freed
Forever Saved
Forever Bold
Forever Thrown
Forever Lies
Forever Protected
Forever Paired
Forever Connected
Forever Covert
Forever Burning
Forever Lasting
Forever Country
Forever Remembered
(Bluegrass Fire Series-ongoing)
Spark
(Shadows Landing-complete series)
Saving Shadows
Sunken Shadows
Lasting Shadows
Fierce Shadows
Broken Shadows
Framed Shadows
Endless Shadows
Fading Shadows
Damaged Shadows
Escaping Shadows
(Shadows Landing: The Townsends- ongoing series)
Face-Off
Targeted
Rescued
Heated
Escaped
Fractured
Claimed
(Paige Turner Bookworm Series- complete)
Adventures of a Bookworm
Misadventures of a Bookworm
The Adventurous Bookworm
(Moonshine Hollow- complete series)
Moonshine and Murder
Moonshine and Malice
Moonshine and Mayhem
Moonshine and Mischief
Moonshine and Menace
Moonshine and Masquarades
(Web of Lies- complete)
Whispered Lies
Rogue Lies
Shattered Lies
(Women of Powe-complete)
Chosen for Power
Built for Power
Fashioned for Power
Destined for Power
Kathleen is from Kentucky, where she graduated from Centre College and then later received her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Kathleen still resides in Kentucky with her family and houseful of animals.
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Book Order:
(Bluegrass Series-complete series)
Bluegrass State of Mind
Risky Shot
Dead Heat
(Bluegrass Brothers Series®-complete series)
Bluegrass Undercover
Rising Storm
Secret Santa, A Bluegrass Series Novella
Acquiring Trouble
Relentless Pursuit
Secrets Collide
Final Vow
All Hung Up, Novella
Bluegrass Dawn, Novella
The Perfect Gift, Novella
The Keeneston Roses
(Forever Bluegrass Series®-complete series)
Forever Entangled
Forever Hidden
Forever Betrayed
Forever Driven
Forever Secret
Forever Surprised, Novella
Forever Concealed
Forever Devoted
Forever Hunted
Forever Guarded
Forever Notorious
Forever Ventured
Forever Freed
Forever Saved
Forever Bold
Forever Thrown
Forever Lies
Forever Protected
Forever Paired
Forever Connected
Forever Covert
Forever Burning
Forever Lasting
Forever Country
Forever Remembered
(Bluegrass Fire Series-ongoing)
Spark
(Shadows Landing-complete series)
Saving Shadows
Sunken Shadows
Lasting Shadows
Fierce Shadows
Broken Shadows
Framed Shadows
Endless Shadows
Fading Shadows
Damaged Shadows
Escaping Shadows
(Shadows Landing: The Townsends- ongoing series)
Face-Off
Targeted
Rescued
Heated
Escaped
Fractured
Claimed
(Paige Turner Bookworm Series- complete)
Adventures of a Bookworm
Misadventures of a Bookworm
The Adventurous Bookworm
(Moonshine Hollow- complete series)
Moonshine and Murder
Moonshine and Malice
Moonshine and Mayhem
Moonshine and Mischief
Moonshine and Menace
Moonshine and Masquarades
(Web of Lies- complete)
Whispered Lies
Rogue Lies
Shattered Lies
(Women of Powe-complete)
Chosen for Power
Built for Power
Fashioned for Power
Destined for Power
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February 8, 2022
First two books in Kathleen Brooks' Shadows Landing series, the southern cousin to her Forever Bluegrass series.
Book 1: Who is desperate enough to attempt to kill art curator Ellery and dump her body in the ocean during a hurricane?
Book 2: Looking for a sunken pirate treasure can become a dangerous undertaking, especially when you are framed for your competions' demises.
Book 1: Who is desperate enough to attempt to kill art curator Ellery and dump her body in the ocean during a hurricane?
Book 2: Looking for a sunken pirate treasure can become a dangerous undertaking, especially when you are framed for your competions' demises.
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October 30, 2021
The mysteries in both books kept me reading. The instant love was too instant in both books. Both books got so mushy and unreal that some pages were skipped.
Both books talked about the Faulkner family and neither Heroine had families. It just seems so odd that only the mental so many relatives.
Both books talked about the Faulkner family and neither Heroine had families. It just seems so odd that only the mental so many relatives.
September 27, 2021
Please see individual stories for review.
This two-book collection begins the Shadows Landing series by Kathleen Brooks. Romance, danger, and a bit of comedy fill each book set in the small town of Shadows Landing.
Saving Shadows
Gavin Faulkner was the only doctor in the small South Carolina inner coastal town of Shadows Landing. He was used to patching up everything from fishing lures stuck in skin to gator bites. Nothing could surprise him anymore—except when he found an unconscious woman partially submerged near his dock after a fierce thunderstorm.
Ellery St. John’s last memory was of a bat swinging toward her head. The next thing she knew, she was cold, wet, and a sexy man was pressing his lips to hers. Too bad it turned out to be CPR instead of a passionate kiss.
Gavin thought Ellery would be safe in the small town where BBQ wars were the biggest danger, but he was wrong. Now it was up to him to help Ellery put the pieces together in order to discover who had tried to kill her and why before they both ended up at the bottom of the ocean.
Sunken Shadows
As a rescue swimmer for the Coast Guard, Wade Faulkner was used to unpredictable situations. But an emergency call late one night turns his life upside down. After finding a boat on fire, he discovers a dead body and a visibly shaken woman in need of rescue. Now he finds himself entangled in a murder mystery between two teams of treasure hunters out for the discovery of a lifetime . . . and he’s falling for the main suspect.
Darcy Delmar survived an explosion on her boat while racing to be the first to find a sunken treasure she believes to be worth more than most people can possibly imagine. Now she is the lead suspect in the murder of a fellow treasure hunter. Or is she simply the next victim?
As Wade and Darcy lose themselves to the passion of the hunt and a new love, one thing becomes clear: this is a treasure worth killing for.
This two-book collection begins the Shadows Landing series by Kathleen Brooks. Romance, danger, and a bit of comedy fill each book set in the small town of Shadows Landing.
Saving Shadows
Gavin Faulkner was the only doctor in the small South Carolina inner coastal town of Shadows Landing. He was used to patching up everything from fishing lures stuck in skin to gator bites. Nothing could surprise him anymore—except when he found an unconscious woman partially submerged near his dock after a fierce thunderstorm.
Ellery St. John’s last memory was of a bat swinging toward her head. The next thing she knew, she was cold, wet, and a sexy man was pressing his lips to hers. Too bad it turned out to be CPR instead of a passionate kiss.
Gavin thought Ellery would be safe in the small town where BBQ wars were the biggest danger, but he was wrong. Now it was up to him to help Ellery put the pieces together in order to discover who had tried to kill her and why before they both ended up at the bottom of the ocean.
Sunken Shadows
As a rescue swimmer for the Coast Guard, Wade Faulkner was used to unpredictable situations. But an emergency call late one night turns his life upside down. After finding a boat on fire, he discovers a dead body and a visibly shaken woman in need of rescue. Now he finds himself entangled in a murder mystery between two teams of treasure hunters out for the discovery of a lifetime . . . and he’s falling for the main suspect.
Darcy Delmar survived an explosion on her boat while racing to be the first to find a sunken treasure she believes to be worth more than most people can possibly imagine. Now she is the lead suspect in the murder of a fellow treasure hunter. Or is she simply the next victim?
As Wade and Darcy lose themselves to the passion of the hunt and a new love, one thing becomes clear: this is a treasure worth killing for.
August 22, 2024
Beautifully written, wonderful characters, hot romance, weaved into an adventure tale!
Shadows Landing is a box set containing books one and two of Kathleen Brooks series. The series features a small harbor town near Charleston. Kathleen Brooks has created some wonderfully quirky Southern characters for her series. For instance, in book one, Saving Shadows is the story of a small-town doctor who rescues a beautiful art gallery manager from drowning in the ocean in the middle of a hurricane! Their love story is off to a rocky start as it is, but their getting acquainted time is interupted by i an emergency involving a runaway gator and the local gator wrestler, named ,of course, Gator, and surgery to remove a snapping turtle from a very sensitive part of a man named Turtle's anatomy! Not to mention the police barging in to charge one of them with murder! Throw in some wild matchmaking octogenarians (are they really talking about apple pie?), the local plantation owners who named their children after guns, and not to be outdone, two old restaurant owners who settle their BBQ wars every Sunday at church during communion, Kathleen Brooks' Shadow Landing is as much fun as Jana Deleon's Mudbug and Sinful, Louisiana! I have never had so much fun reading a romance in a long time.
The world of Shadow Landing is as quirky as its residents! Kathleen Brooks wordcraft brings Shadow Landing to life. Like a painting by the Masters, you can picture Shadow Landing and its rich history, including pirates, ghost tours, and weapons hidden in the Church sanctuary!
Shadow Landing is my kind of place! There is history, romance, and even adventure! I couldn't put these books down! Housework can wait! But Shadow Landing can't wait! I can hardly wait to pick up the rest of the series! I never want to leave this delightful area of South Carolina!
Shadows Landing is a box set containing books one and two of Kathleen Brooks series. The series features a small harbor town near Charleston. Kathleen Brooks has created some wonderfully quirky Southern characters for her series. For instance, in book one, Saving Shadows is the story of a small-town doctor who rescues a beautiful art gallery manager from drowning in the ocean in the middle of a hurricane! Their love story is off to a rocky start as it is, but their getting acquainted time is interupted by i an emergency involving a runaway gator and the local gator wrestler, named ,of course, Gator, and surgery to remove a snapping turtle from a very sensitive part of a man named Turtle's anatomy! Not to mention the police barging in to charge one of them with murder! Throw in some wild matchmaking octogenarians (are they really talking about apple pie?), the local plantation owners who named their children after guns, and not to be outdone, two old restaurant owners who settle their BBQ wars every Sunday at church during communion, Kathleen Brooks' Shadow Landing is as much fun as Jana Deleon's Mudbug and Sinful, Louisiana! I have never had so much fun reading a romance in a long time.
The world of Shadow Landing is as quirky as its residents! Kathleen Brooks wordcraft brings Shadow Landing to life. Like a painting by the Masters, you can picture Shadow Landing and its rich history, including pirates, ghost tours, and weapons hidden in the Church sanctuary!
Shadow Landing is my kind of place! There is history, romance, and even adventure! I couldn't put these books down! Housework can wait! But Shadow Landing can't wait! I can hardly wait to pick up the rest of the series! I never want to leave this delightful area of South Carolina!
September 19, 2025
2 in 1
This is a 2 in 1 that is also the first 2 books in what I’ve discovered is a 10 book with an off shoot of 6 books (so far) series.
Book 1
Is my fav. It has everything: romance, suspense, danger, funny moments and larger than print characters. I loved how Gavin and Ell each had things to overcome before their happily ever after and that while there was insta attraction, it wasn’t insta love.
And I laughed to tears at the church scenes and Sunday rituals. This captures a small southern town soooooo well. Bubba is epic, as well and each supporting member is a delight. Well well done and highly recommended.
Book 2
All the same as book 1, except this is definitely insta love. But it works for this couple, and the story flows so well, I got over my pet peeve. And who can resist a mani uniform? The treasure hunt and clues, not to mention the supporting town is utterly enchanting and so hard to put down. And Bubba is back! Good Bubba, good. Darcy is, btw, my soul sister for no filter and babbling when nervous.
Also recommended and well done. Loving this town and the cousins.
I wish I had mega money to buy all the rest of the books, so I will be treating myself to a new one as I can. And asking for these as presents!
This is a 2 in 1 that is also the first 2 books in what I’ve discovered is a 10 book with an off shoot of 6 books (so far) series.
Book 1
Is my fav. It has everything: romance, suspense, danger, funny moments and larger than print characters. I loved how Gavin and Ell each had things to overcome before their happily ever after and that while there was insta attraction, it wasn’t insta love.
And I laughed to tears at the church scenes and Sunday rituals. This captures a small southern town soooooo well. Bubba is epic, as well and each supporting member is a delight. Well well done and highly recommended.
Book 2
All the same as book 1, except this is definitely insta love. But it works for this couple, and the story flows so well, I got over my pet peeve. And who can resist a mani uniform? The treasure hunt and clues, not to mention the supporting town is utterly enchanting and so hard to put down. And Bubba is back! Good Bubba, good. Darcy is, btw, my soul sister for no filter and babbling when nervous.
Also recommended and well done. Loving this town and the cousins.
I wish I had mega money to buy all the rest of the books, so I will be treating myself to a new one as I can. And asking for these as presents!
October 3, 2021
This review is for Book 1, Saving Shadows:
Insta-lust when kind, handsome doctor rescues beautiful damsel in distress who has amnesia. I always wonder about relationships built on this sandy foundation. What happens when Damsel regains her memory, reassumes her Strong Capable Woman persona, and no longer requires recuing?
No matter. Besides the wobbly premise, this book suffered most from lack of editing. Example:
And this: , as well as a scattering of wrong-word usages. Each time I was pulled out of the story by things like this, I found it harder to dive back in.
Based on this experience, I didn't read the second book in this two-book set.
Insta-lust when kind, handsome doctor rescues beautiful damsel in distress who has amnesia. I always wonder about relationships built on this sandy foundation. What happens when Damsel regains her memory, reassumes her Strong Capable Woman persona, and no longer requires recuing?
No matter. Besides the wobbly premise, this book suffered most from lack of editing. Example:
And this: , as well as a scattering of wrong-word usages. Each time I was pulled out of the story by things like this, I found it harder to dive back in.
Based on this experience, I didn't read the second book in this two-book set.
October 1, 2021
Fast Paced, Good Mystery
I enjoyed this fast paced romantic suspense. It kept me turning pages, I enjoyed watching the relationship develop (albeit very quickly) between Wade and Darcy, and the quirkiness of the small town, while at first seems unrealistic, is growing on me on this return visit. I’m ready for book 3.
I enjoyed this fast paced romantic suspense. It kept me turning pages, I enjoyed watching the relationship develop (albeit very quickly) between Wade and Darcy, and the quirkiness of the small town, while at first seems unrealistic, is growing on me on this return visit. I’m ready for book 3.
August 13, 2022
I can’t believe I haven’t read this series until now. The first two books are great and I’ve proceeded to buy the rest of the series available to date. It’s binge worthy with characters that make you laugh and fall in love with them. Fun storylines in a town full of surprises. Cannot wait to dive into the rest of the stories.
June 23, 2024
fun and enjoyable.
I know while reading the first book about Gavin and. ellery’s HEA- that I would love this series. It is wholesome, fun and enjoyable. Interesting and exciting. It really balances well the characters and the intrigue of the plot. The character from book to book really feel connected and genuine. Looking forward to the third book.
I know while reading the first book about Gavin and. ellery’s HEA- that I would love this series. It is wholesome, fun and enjoyable. Interesting and exciting. It really balances well the characters and the intrigue of the plot. The character from book to book really feel connected and genuine. Looking forward to the third book.
October 5, 2021
Excellent start to a series.
I enjoyed these 2 books so much ... loved the quirkiness of the citizens of Shadow Landing. The intrigue keeps you hooked from paragraph 1 until the very end interspersed with humor and romance. Can't wait to read book 3.
I enjoyed these 2 books so much ... loved the quirkiness of the citizens of Shadow Landing. The intrigue keeps you hooked from paragraph 1 until the very end interspersed with humor and romance. Can't wait to read book 3.
October 7, 2021
Shadows Landing 1&2
The first two stories in the Shadows Landing series. Join Gavin and Ellery as well as Wade and Darcy in their adventure to their happily ever after.
Please see individual book reviews for full review.
The first two stories in the Shadows Landing series. Join Gavin and Ellery as well as Wade and Darcy in their adventure to their happily ever after.
Please see individual book reviews for full review.
October 11, 2021
Excellent stories!
Didn't think I'd like Shadows Landing as much as I love the Keen wagon books, but I was wrong! Great storylines and wonderful characters make for sweet, Exciting reads! Loved them!
Didn't think I'd like Shadows Landing as much as I love the Keen wagon books, but I was wrong! Great storylines and wonderful characters make for sweet, Exciting reads! Loved them!
November 12, 2021
Bless his heart...
I'm from the South, and too many Southern sayings were overdone and used incorrectly. Also mixed Southern white and black stereotypes??? Not sure if trying to be humorous, but it became painful and I skimmed last half of first book, didn't read 2nd.
I'm from the South, and too many Southern sayings were overdone and used incorrectly. Also mixed Southern white and black stereotypes??? Not sure if trying to be humorous, but it became painful and I skimmed last half of first book, didn't read 2nd.
December 3, 2023
Shadows Landing: Books 1 & 2
What an excellent find. The first two books in her spinoff of Keeneston KY series. I enjoyed the adventure and laughter in both of these books. I’m looking forward to reading the 3rd book in this series of Shadows Landing.
What an excellent find. The first two books in her spinoff of Keeneston KY series. I enjoyed the adventure and laughter in both of these books. I’m looking forward to reading the 3rd book in this series of Shadows Landing.
April 7, 2024
Great read
This book is a romantic suspense novel about Dr. Gavin Faulkner and Ellery St. John (book 1) & Wade Faulkner and Darcy Delmar (book 2) getting together with each other. This book is a great story. HEA
This book is a romantic suspense novel about Dr. Gavin Faulkner and Ellery St. John (book 1) & Wade Faulkner and Darcy Delmar (book 2) getting together with each other. This book is a great story. HEA
September 30, 2021
excellent series
I absolutely love this author and this series. These are all must read books! Go read them now, you will not regret it!
I absolutely love this author and this series. These are all must read books! Go read them now, you will not regret it!
October 6, 2021
Same ole story just a river slaying.
October 21, 2021
Great
Loved both stories. Romantic and good to read. Fun characters. Really enjoyed it. Very easy reading and hard to put down.
Loved both stories. Romantic and good to read. Fun characters. Really enjoyed it. Very easy reading and hard to put down.
October 23, 2021
5 Star
Both of these books were very enjoyable. They had it all,good storylines, fun characters,intrigue.I especially liked the older ladies, too.
Both of these books were very enjoyable. They had it all,good storylines, fun characters,intrigue.I especially liked the older ladies, too.
November 8, 2021
Fun book!
I liked the excitement and quick pace of the books, the second book was a nice bonus, can't wait for book three!
I liked the excitement and quick pace of the books, the second book was a nice bonus, can't wait for book three!
December 5, 2021
Great read
Absolutely adored the first two books. A great mixture of genres. Cannot wait to read the next book. Shadows Landing rocks.
Absolutely adored the first two books. A great mixture of genres. Cannot wait to read the next book. Shadows Landing rocks.
August 16, 2025
Shadows Landing
Really enjoyed reading these two books in this series and highly recommend that you read them you won't be sorry.
Really enjoyed reading these two books in this series and highly recommend that you read them you won't be sorry.
May 2, 2023
These are two "women in peril meet hot small town hotties" books and they're so generic I'm not sure if I've actually read one or both of them before and forgot about them or if it just felt like I did.
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