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Secrets Left Behind
The more clues they uncover,
the more deadly the investigation becomes.
After surviving several attempts on her life, Skye Anderson knows Detective Jake Reed’s suspicions of foul play about the accident that killed her husband must be true. Someone will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden—and all signs point to a drug ring Skye’s late husband was investigating. Can Jake keep Skye alive and identify the killers pursuing her?
From Love Inspired Courage. Danger. Faith.
the more deadly the investigation becomes.
After surviving several attempts on her life, Skye Anderson knows Detective Jake Reed’s suspicions of foul play about the accident that killed her husband must be true. Someone will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden—and all signs point to a drug ring Skye’s late husband was investigating. Can Jake keep Skye alive and identify the killers pursuing her?
From Love Inspired Courage. Danger. Faith.
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published May 24, 2022
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April 6, 2022
An exciting read that keeps one guessing as to whodunnit! My guesses changed throughout the book. Oh! And a sweet love story to top it off
May 21, 2022
Shannon Redmon has done it again with this action-packed story! Secrets Left behind will capture you from the first page and leave you breathless until you reach the final sentence. The characters are well developed and likable. You feel yourself cheering them on as they race against the clock. I loved Skye and Jake's story. The story will keep the reader guessing to the very end!
May 1, 2022
Author Shannon Redmon knocks it out of the water with this fast-paced, suspense-filled page-turner. The opening scene thrusts you into the action as two attackers come after Skye Anderson. Will she survive? Were Detective Jake Reed’s suspicions true? The accident that killed her husband may not have been an accident. Who would want to kill him, and why were they after her?
Detective Jake Reed appears on the scene and finds Skye in danger. He's determined to protect her and her little girl while protecting his heart. He'd left her in the hands of his best friend years ago. She deserved better than him. But he'd returned to reopen the case and find the truth of his friend's murder. Will Jake locate the killer before it's too late?
I recommend this book to anyone, especially those who love inspirational romantic suspense.
Detective Jake Reed appears on the scene and finds Skye in danger. He's determined to protect her and her little girl while protecting his heart. He'd left her in the hands of his best friend years ago. She deserved better than him. But he'd returned to reopen the case and find the truth of his friend's murder. Will Jake locate the killer before it's too late?
I recommend this book to anyone, especially those who love inspirational romantic suspense.
April 30, 2022
I really enjoyed Secrets Left Behind. This was my first time reading anything written by Shannon Redmon, and she did not disappoint me. The action started right on the first page and kept going with this faced paced book. A renewed romance with a past love, friends who weren't friends after all, and plenty of suspense. Well worth the read.
May 24, 2022
If you enjoy a fast-paced, action filled, wonderful inspirational novel, look no further. Shannon Redmond has just the ticket with this one. And boy, are there some surprises here! I thought I had it figured out, but I was totally off! Well done.
My thanks to the publisher and author for a copy of this book. The opinion in this review is expressly my own.
My thanks to the publisher and author for a copy of this book. The opinion in this review is expressly my own.
May 11, 2022
Secrets Left Behind is Shannon Redmon’s second Love Inspired Suspense novel. This books has it all…action, suspense, romance, and faith, all rolled up into a big mystery.
We are back in Crystal Creek, North Carolina, with Skye Anderson. Her best friend Carli was the subject of Shannon’s first book, Cave of Secrets.
Skye is a widow who, along with their young daughter Romi, was in the car with Randy, her police detective husband, when he was killed in a tragic car accident. Or was it? Skye’s first love, and Randy’s best friend, Jake Reed, has transferred from the Charlotte PD to fill Randy’s position. He’s also convinced his friend was murdered, and he gave an oath to Randy to protect Skye and Romi as his own if anything were to happen to Randy.
Now with Skye beginning to remember a couple details about that tragic night, someone is after her to keep her memories locked away…for good.
Jake is tasked with protecting the woman he has loved for a lifetime, but can he open himself up enough to share what drove him away - and her to Randy - years before? Can Jake also open his heart to forgive his father for past transgressions? Can Skye overcome the hurt Jake burdened her with when he left, forgive him, and possibly even open her heart back up to love again? The Lord sure works in a lot of hearts in this book!
This is a stand-alone story that you can read without reading book one, but why would you want to? If you haven’t read Cave of Secrets, grab that AND Secrets Left Behind. Settle in for a secret or two…you’ll be glad you did!
We are back in Crystal Creek, North Carolina, with Skye Anderson. Her best friend Carli was the subject of Shannon’s first book, Cave of Secrets.
Skye is a widow who, along with their young daughter Romi, was in the car with Randy, her police detective husband, when he was killed in a tragic car accident. Or was it? Skye’s first love, and Randy’s best friend, Jake Reed, has transferred from the Charlotte PD to fill Randy’s position. He’s also convinced his friend was murdered, and he gave an oath to Randy to protect Skye and Romi as his own if anything were to happen to Randy.
Now with Skye beginning to remember a couple details about that tragic night, someone is after her to keep her memories locked away…for good.
Jake is tasked with protecting the woman he has loved for a lifetime, but can he open himself up enough to share what drove him away - and her to Randy - years before? Can Jake also open his heart to forgive his father for past transgressions? Can Skye overcome the hurt Jake burdened her with when he left, forgive him, and possibly even open her heart back up to love again? The Lord sure works in a lot of hearts in this book!
This is a stand-alone story that you can read without reading book one, but why would you want to? If you haven’t read Cave of Secrets, grab that AND Secrets Left Behind. Settle in for a secret or two…you’ll be glad you did!
July 6, 2022
This had me hanging on by my fingernails as the suspense was high octane with an adorable little girl named Romi to soften it up. I was able to figure out who was behind it all but not the why so that kept my attention throughout to learn the full story. I loved how the characters grew and especially how Jake found his self worth. Finding and giving forgiveness brings inner peace and allows us to move on.
I won a copy of this book. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.
I won a copy of this book. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.
May 7, 2022
I'm not one to write a review and give away the story. But I will tell you this. Shannon knows how to write a story that grabs your attention from start to finish. She takes you on a journey of suspense, mystery and romance. Getting to know Skye and Jake personally is a fascinating journey. As you get to know Jake you see what has happened to him to make him the man he is. There are scars revealed and heartache. With Skye her journey is a little different but you will get to know her as well thru her pain and loss. It's a book that brings back old friends to help old friends with certain problems. As the story develops it fascinating to see what ties together everything. Its fast pace and interesting. You will find this an interesting read to the end. J
May 24, 2022
Shannon Redmon’s 2nd novel takes place again in Crystal Creek, North Carolina. This time we have widowed postal worker Skye Anderson and her daughter Romi. It’s been a year since her husband’s death. She finally found a letter addressed to her from her husband and he tells her to find an old children’s book of their daughter’s. He’s hidden a microchip in the back of it. That’s when her world is literally rocked. Detective Jake Reed has recently transferred to Crystal Creek police department filling in his dead best friend’s position. Before Skye and Randy there was Jake and Skye. He’s back now working to try and figure out who killed his best friend. He doesn’t think it was accident like it was ruled. He made a promise to protect Skye and Romi if something happened to Randy. He’s holding onto his promise. As he and Skye search for answers to her husband’s death, Jake has to protect her from her would be killers. Hopefully, they find the answers and put away whoever is after Skye and her daughter.
This was an amazing story. I really enjoyed the whodunnit. It was action packed. It seemed like Skye couldn’t get a break. I think she had the hospital on speed dial. LOL. It was cleverly written and definitely a page turner with a few surprises thrown in. I loved how Jake was able to forgiven and ask forgiveness. He became the man God had designed him to be. Skye was able to put her past hurts behind her and love the man she had always loved deep down. The ending was perfect. I hope you take the time to read it. I think you will really enjoy it if you like stories set in the blue ridge mountains, a little romance, a really interesting plot, and a lot of suspense. It’s my favorite type of book and this one did not disappoint.
I was given a copy to read, but all opinions are my own.
This was an amazing story. I really enjoyed the whodunnit. It was action packed. It seemed like Skye couldn’t get a break. I think she had the hospital on speed dial. LOL. It was cleverly written and definitely a page turner with a few surprises thrown in. I loved how Jake was able to forgiven and ask forgiveness. He became the man God had designed him to be. Skye was able to put her past hurts behind her and love the man she had always loved deep down. The ending was perfect. I hope you take the time to read it. I think you will really enjoy it if you like stories set in the blue ridge mountains, a little romance, a really interesting plot, and a lot of suspense. It’s my favorite type of book and this one did not disappoint.
I was given a copy to read, but all opinions are my own.
May 9, 2022
Shannon Redmon has created an excellent thriller that is action-packed from the first page. Prepare to carve out your time for reading as you will not want to stop until this fast-paced mystery is solved. Shannon has expertly blended all the delightful ingredients of intrigue, excitement, commitment, trauma, crime, faith and love into an excellent read.
January 26, 2023
I did not care for this book, mostly because i did not like Jake's character, way too pushy.
April 28, 2022
Secrets Left Behind is a well written and well balanced story. Skye Anderson finds herself in the crosshairs of a killer. Detective Jake Reed is determined to protect her and track down the killer. This is a fast paced, edge of your seat Christian Romantic Suspense story with unexpected twists. Once I started reading, I didn’t want to stop. Secrets Left Behind is a great book and I highly recommend it.
My thanks to the author/publisher for the ARC of this book. I was only asked for an honest opinion. The opinions stated are mine alone.
My thanks to the author/publisher for the ARC of this book. I was only asked for an honest opinion. The opinions stated are mine alone.
April 13, 2022
This book is filled with suspense that keeps the reader guessing who the villain is until the very end. Plus, a sweet story of romance woven with faith.
June 11, 2022
A fast paced, suspenseful read that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. I loved the authors debut novel and couldn’t wait for this one, needless to say I wasn’t disappointed.
I loved everything about this book and can’t wait for her next release.
I voluntarily reviewed a complementary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
I loved everything about this book and can’t wait for her next release.
I voluntarily reviewed a complementary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
May 10, 2022
Shannon Redmon has done it again with her second book, Secrets Left Behind. It's a home run in my opinion. This was heart pounding suspense from the get go. Skye, her husband and daughter were in an accident and he died. She only has vague memories. Now Skye and her daughter find themselves in danger because of something her policeman husband discovered. As her memories become clearer she realizes things are not what she supposed. This was no accident. And now her old love, Jake, has returned and is taking a second look into the case and at her. The suspense ramps, the sparks fly and the plot takes unexpected twists and turns, all to the delight of this reader. Characters from her first book, Cave of Secrets, are intertwined as well and that's always fun to see. However, you can read this as a stand alone and not feel you've missed anything. Though I hope you will read that one as well. She really does a good job developing characters, also in creating relatable life and belief struggles. A story that is entertaining, leaves one feeling good and gives pause to think is a winner. I was given a complimentary copy by the author. The opinions expressed are entirely my own
May 23, 2022
Secrets Left Behind by Shannon Redmon is an action-packed romantic suspense novel. But even though the life-threatening danger pulses through every scene of this story, I thought it was balanced well with getting to know the characters and their backstories. So many suspense books focus on the action and leave out depth, but I didn’t feel that was the case in Secrets Left Behind. In fact, the author covers some heavy topics, like the effects of an abusive childhood, all while moving the characters forward and keeping the threat of danger near the surface. And the second-chance romance between Skye and Jake is a sweet, slow burn. I loved how Skye’s daughter helped bring them together.
Overall, I felt like this was an entertaining, well-rounded romantic suspense.
I was given a copy of this title by the author with no expectations of a positive review. All opinions are my own.
Overall, I felt like this was an entertaining, well-rounded romantic suspense.
I was given a copy of this title by the author with no expectations of a positive review. All opinions are my own.
May 9, 2022
Secrets left behind is a fast paced, Christian romantic suspense novel. This second chance love story grabbed my attention right from the start and held it all the way until the end. It is well written, with great plot twists that kept me turning the pages quickly to see what was going to happen next. The characters are believable and I loved their development throughout the story. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more from Shannon Redmon.
My thanks to the author/publisher for the ARC of this book. I was only asked to write an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
My thanks to the author/publisher for the ARC of this book. I was only asked to write an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 9, 2022
Remember to breathe when reading the latest story from Redmon because it will take your breath away!! This book grabs you in the first chapter - can you imagine being in the library and suddenly all the lights go off (with shadows coming toward you)- and keeps you in it's grasp until the final thrilling end. If you like mystery, suspense, and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing, this book is for you. This is the first Inspired Suspense book I've read by Shannon Redmon and it did not disappoint! I received an advance copy from the author but all opinions are my own.
May 11, 2022
This was a really enjoyable read! After reading and loving Shannon's first Love Inspired Suspense book, this one was definitely on my TBR. I liked seeing Carli and Zain again and getting Skye's story this time. This was an excellent mystery that kept my attention and had me eagerly waiting to see how it was going to be resolved. A great reading experience for me!
I received this book from the author and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.
I received this book from the author and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.
May 9, 2022
I love a great story and this story is fantastic. So many secrets, so many feelings that need to be processed. The life that Skye Anderson thought was her life now seems to be a deception. Jake Reed comes on the scene and gives Skye so much information about her deceased husband. So much information that Skye isn't sure that was her husband or her life. Such a fantastic story. One you won't to miss! And it's a fast read just right for a beach day or an afternoon on the porch.
May 10, 2022
Secrets Left Behind, was a quick read. The plot moved at a good pace and had a couple twist that kept me turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. The characters were engaging and I quickly cared about their stories and the events that were unfolding around them. Truly enjoyed reading the book and excited for the next book to come out!
January 22, 2025
I enjoy this book and the action! It kept me at the edge of my seat! I will say the main male character, Jake Reed, needs therapy! He had all this time away from his home town and someone he cares about but didn't try to better himself!? He was getting on my nerves. I wanted to jump into the book, to smack some sense into him.
May 10, 2022
Shannon Redmon does not disappoint!! This page turner kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through! With twists at every turn, Shannon had me guessing who was behind the plot to kill Skye till the very end. With the perfect blend of suspense, romance, and faith, Secrets Left Behind is a must read!!
May 27, 2022
This was a fast paced, quick read! I enjoyed all the twists and turns in this one! It was perfect for reading in one sitting!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
May 16, 2022
Well written, action packed, fast moving, faith Inspired read by Shannon Redmon! The story line was exciting, suspenseful and lots of action! Will keep you reading until the end!
I was given a copy to read and review. Opinions are my own.
I was given a copy to read and review. Opinions are my own.
May 23, 2022
A Detective's death, once ruled an accident, actually turns out to be much more. Now someone is trying to kill his wife. With the help of an ex-boyfriend, who is also a detective, she must now try to stay alive while the killer is being hunted. It starts with lots of action and keeps it up till the last page. Lots of suspense and great characters. It includes elements of faith, forgiveness and second chances. A very fast paced easy read. I definitely recommend reading this. #Shannonredmon #secretsleftbehind
April 26, 2022
This story of second-chance love, wrapped in mystery and suspense, is a page-turning, captivating read. The action-packed plot moves at a steady pace and kept me guessing at the outcome. The characters are well-crafted and believable. I appreciate the inspiring spiritual truths woven into the story. This is the first book I have read by Ms. Redmond, and her easy-to-read flowing style together with her excellent storytelling skill made this an enjoyable reading experience. I recommend this book especially for fans of inspirational suspense.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 24, 2022
Good book except for the mistakes about a safety on a Glock pistol... Glocks do Not have safeties......
August 17, 2022
DNF @ 22 pgs. TWENTY-TWO. Pages.
And I'll tell you why.
The story opens with Skye in the library, looking for a book she donated, because there's a microchip hidden in it by her now-deceased husband. Suddenly, the lights go out (GASP!), the doors lock (EEK!!), and she's shut up in the library with KILLERS!!!!! Um... where are the librarians...?! Nobody ever tells us where the librarians are...
Some big, beefy guy grabs her hair, she sees a red skull tattoo on his arm, he drags her across the library (why...?), giving her time to fish out her pepper spray and douse him. She runs, he tells the others to 'kill her'... and WHY WOULDN'T HE HAVE DONE THAT WHEN HE HAD HER, if he wanted her dead? Why drag her around, first? It. Makes. No. Sense.
So she hides under this cubicle thing and calls 911, until she doesn't hide (!?!?!?!??!) and gets chased around the library by the baddies, buying stOOpid time for the cops to show up, with bullets a'flyin' and RedSkull telling his friend to get ready for 'Hawk's' contingency...
Meanwhile, Jake is new to the copshop in Nowhere, NC. He's taking his bestie's old job, now that bestie is killed in a shady car accident with knife wounds that don't match up in the witness report and the coroner report. ((ooooooooh.)) Hrm, gotta try to figure that out, but... 911 call!! And it's bestie's wife - and his ex-true-love-now-widowed-with-a-child!!! Get to the library - stat!
... she bursts out the front library doors (!!), lands at the feet of her ex-true-love-come-home and when he asks if she knows who would want to kill her, she says, "Not really."
EHHHHHHHH!!! The correct answer would be "a big beefy man with a red skull tattoo on his arm who is apparently working with someone who goes by the name 'Hawk'. But noooo.... she doesn't tell him that. Because she's an absolute idiot who does NOT deserve a book written about her.
The sergeant says, "Dang, they had a way out - the back door!" ((NO. Shit...!!! Why would we cover BOTH exits?!?!?!)) And then, "Well, they're gone." ((Who *WRITES* this crap?!!)) To which Skye says, "They're gone, I'm fine, I'm going home, they won't come after me." Because WHY - again - wouldn't they come after her?? They CAME AFTER HER THE FIRST TIME, MORON!!!! Gah, she's absolutely worthless, ridiculous, and a waste of good air.
It's okay, though, because her car blows up BEFORE she gets to it. Why would they detonate a car she's not in, yet...?? Because you KNOW they're watching, hello, in order to detonate it. It couldn't be on a timer - they don't even know if she'd be taken off by ambulance for the head wound she got in the in-library fight. NONE OF THIS MAKES SENSE!!!!!! It's so badly written, I want to bang my head against the nearest wall...
... so *NOW* she's in the ambulance, and she's having a flashback of the night her husband died in the car she and her kid and her man were in... and she relives the moment of impact, the man coming to the car with a knife... and a red skull on his arm...
WHY DIDN'T SHE TELL THE POLICE about the man who slit her husband's neck in the witness report??!?!?! And WHY didn't she put 2+2 together when she saw the red skull on the library thug's arm??? This whole thing is so stupid, I can't read another page of it.
It's badly written, full of more holes than swiss cheese, and so outrageous there aren't WORDS for it.
NO. Just no. Do better. A LOT better. And soon.
Or stop where you are and take up reading, instead.
And I'll tell you why.
The story opens with Skye in the library, looking for a book she donated, because there's a microchip hidden in it by her now-deceased husband. Suddenly, the lights go out (GASP!), the doors lock (EEK!!), and she's shut up in the library with KILLERS!!!!! Um... where are the librarians...?! Nobody ever tells us where the librarians are...
Some big, beefy guy grabs her hair, she sees a red skull tattoo on his arm, he drags her across the library (why...?), giving her time to fish out her pepper spray and douse him. She runs, he tells the others to 'kill her'... and WHY WOULDN'T HE HAVE DONE THAT WHEN HE HAD HER, if he wanted her dead? Why drag her around, first? It. Makes. No. Sense.
So she hides under this cubicle thing and calls 911, until she doesn't hide (!?!?!?!??!) and gets chased around the library by the baddies, buying stOOpid time for the cops to show up, with bullets a'flyin' and RedSkull telling his friend to get ready for 'Hawk's' contingency...
Meanwhile, Jake is new to the copshop in Nowhere, NC. He's taking his bestie's old job, now that bestie is killed in a shady car accident with knife wounds that don't match up in the witness report and the coroner report. ((ooooooooh.)) Hrm, gotta try to figure that out, but... 911 call!! And it's bestie's wife - and his ex-true-love-now-widowed-with-a-child!!! Get to the library - stat!
... she bursts out the front library doors (!!), lands at the feet of her ex-true-love-come-home and when he asks if she knows who would want to kill her, she says, "Not really."
EHHHHHHHH!!! The correct answer would be "a big beefy man with a red skull tattoo on his arm who is apparently working with someone who goes by the name 'Hawk'. But noooo.... she doesn't tell him that. Because she's an absolute idiot who does NOT deserve a book written about her.
The sergeant says, "Dang, they had a way out - the back door!" ((NO. Shit...!!! Why would we cover BOTH exits?!?!?!)) And then, "Well, they're gone." ((Who *WRITES* this crap?!!)) To which Skye says, "They're gone, I'm fine, I'm going home, they won't come after me." Because WHY - again - wouldn't they come after her?? They CAME AFTER HER THE FIRST TIME, MORON!!!! Gah, she's absolutely worthless, ridiculous, and a waste of good air.
It's okay, though, because her car blows up BEFORE she gets to it. Why would they detonate a car she's not in, yet...?? Because you KNOW they're watching, hello, in order to detonate it. It couldn't be on a timer - they don't even know if she'd be taken off by ambulance for the head wound she got in the in-library fight. NONE OF THIS MAKES SENSE!!!!!! It's so badly written, I want to bang my head against the nearest wall...
... so *NOW* she's in the ambulance, and she's having a flashback of the night her husband died in the car she and her kid and her man were in... and she relives the moment of impact, the man coming to the car with a knife... and a red skull on his arm...
WHY DIDN'T SHE TELL THE POLICE about the man who slit her husband's neck in the witness report??!?!?! And WHY didn't she put 2+2 together when she saw the red skull on the library thug's arm??? This whole thing is so stupid, I can't read another page of it.
It's badly written, full of more holes than swiss cheese, and so outrageous there aren't WORDS for it.
NO. Just no. Do better. A LOT better. And soon.
Or stop where you are and take up reading, instead.
May 10, 2022
Author Shannon Redmon as done it again. This story "Secrets Left Behind" is a story that will have you on a rollercoaster of adventure. The way she combines all the elements of Suspense, mystery, danger, action-packed, Love, Hope and God. You can't go wrong I love it. You'll think you know who is the "mystery" shadowed man, when there is another lead that makes you think otherwise.
From the first page you are on the go with Skye trying to safe yourself from the person that took her husband away from his family. And the only help she can run to is the one that left her years before. But he is the one that holds the key to her heart and the only one that can keep her safe, her and her daughter. He has vowed and promised to protect them, his heart has vowed to always love her. But even though Jake reopened his best friends "accident" report, he doesn't want to reopen his heart again to her. Past pains, past actions, bring this action packed story to a sweet rekindle romance of hope for a future. And the only thing you can do is follow your heart and the answer is right there in front of you.
I received a ARC copy from the publisher/author. All the comment here is my own.
From the first page you are on the go with Skye trying to safe yourself from the person that took her husband away from his family. And the only help she can run to is the one that left her years before. But he is the one that holds the key to her heart and the only one that can keep her safe, her and her daughter. He has vowed and promised to protect them, his heart has vowed to always love her. But even though Jake reopened his best friends "accident" report, he doesn't want to reopen his heart again to her. Past pains, past actions, bring this action packed story to a sweet rekindle romance of hope for a future. And the only thing you can do is follow your heart and the answer is right there in front of you.
I received a ARC copy from the publisher/author. All the comment here is my own.
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