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In the Shadows of a Lie
Book #2 in the three-book saga of a woman on the run. (This ongoing story begins in “Who Hates Marigold Flowers”, Book #1, and concludes in “Bury Me in Paradise”, Book #3.)In Book #1, the former Marigold Flowers was booted out of WitSec when she was suspected of orchestrating the attempted murder of a US Marshal. Luckily, she found sanctuary with the two younger Cornwall brothers. Jackson and Lincoln kept her out of the hands of determined contract killers with the help of family and friends.Now in Book #2, it’s time for the oldest Cornwall brother to delve into her past and find out who murdered her fiancé.Having shed her old identity, the reborn Olivia Michaud is determined to prove her innocence. There's only one problem. All the available evidence seems to indicate her guilt. Forced to flee yet again, this time with a new team of protectors, she's still tormented by the death of the man she planned to marry. Was it her fault Jared Spears was brutally murdered? Did it have something to do with her secret past?Jefferson Cornwall, the prickly and demanding best-selling thriller author and TV producer, is hardly a pushover when it comes to taking on a woman with contract killers out to get her. But he can't make up his mind about her involvement in the crimes. Sparks fly between them, complicating the case, as they spar over the truth and their attraction to one another. Will he abandon her just when the mastermind of this convoluted plot gets close enough to destroy her?
353 pages, Paperback
Published January 5, 2019
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About the author
Sara M. Barton
77 books78 followersSara M. Barton is the author of several fast-paced cozy mysteries featuring lively characters: The Scarlet Wilson Mysteries, The Off the Books Mysteries, The International Killer Chefs Competition Mysteries (The first book in the new series is entitled "Frosted!")
She has also written hybrid "cozy thriller" series, offering likeable characters and wild twists: The Gabby Grimm Fairy Tale Mysteries, The Cornwall & Company Mysteries
She also has written dark and dangerous spy thrillers based on historical events dating back to the Cold War. Some of these touch on now-unclassified government-funded research programs examining the feasibility of psychic abilities: The Project Stargazer Thrillers, The Arden Woods Thrillers
Sara M. Barton offers helpful tips, information, and education for families providing care to a loved one on The Practical Caregiver Guides website and her blog. As a passionate advocate for improving the lives of cancer patients and others managing serious health challenges, she has written "The Practical Caregiver's Essential Guide: How to Help Someone You Love" and a short, free guide for caregivers providing end-of-life care called "The Practical Caregiver's Guide to Home Hospice".
She is also a classically trained artist who loves to paint landscapes, seascapes, and portraits.
She has also written hybrid "cozy thriller" series, offering likeable characters and wild twists: The Gabby Grimm Fairy Tale Mysteries, The Cornwall & Company Mysteries
She also has written dark and dangerous spy thrillers based on historical events dating back to the Cold War. Some of these touch on now-unclassified government-funded research programs examining the feasibility of psychic abilities: The Project Stargazer Thrillers, The Arden Woods Thrillers
Sara M. Barton offers helpful tips, information, and education for families providing care to a loved one on The Practical Caregiver Guides website and her blog. As a passionate advocate for improving the lives of cancer patients and others managing serious health challenges, she has written "The Practical Caregiver's Essential Guide: How to Help Someone You Love" and a short, free guide for caregivers providing end-of-life care called "The Practical Caregiver's Guide to Home Hospice".
She is also a classically trained artist who loves to paint landscapes, seascapes, and portraits.
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February 22, 2021
I like that the main character is such a great gal, really full of integrity and gratitude. But both of the first two books are too much of the same thing. They're always hiding out from the bad guys and killing time indifferent hotels and resorts. The plot needs more variety. Also, the love affair with Jefferson is not very believable.
October 26, 2023
Good story
This was a really good fast paced story that kept me reading. I finally found out how the bad guys kept finding her, except when she was in Florida. SB is using a book within a book again to help the h figure things out. Not sure how I feel about that. I skipped through a lot of that just to get back to her thoughts. I'm on to the last of the three in this series.
This was a really good fast paced story that kept me reading. I finally found out how the bad guys kept finding her, except when she was in Florida. SB is using a book within a book again to help the h figure things out. Not sure how I feel about that. I skipped through a lot of that just to get back to her thoughts. I'm on to the last of the three in this series.
August 15, 2024
Great Second Book
In book two, our heroine, sorry she’s had so many names I lost track of which one she’s using now, is on the run with new friends and in search of answers. The characters are interesting, and fun. The story, well written. At this point in the story, we’re invested with this likable heroine. Still haven’t finish her story, so on to book three.
In book two, our heroine, sorry she’s had so many names I lost track of which one she’s using now, is on the run with new friends and in search of answers. The characters are interesting, and fun. The story, well written. At this point in the story, we’re invested with this likable heroine. Still haven’t finish her story, so on to book three.
August 26, 2024
Questions, no answers? When will she be safe?
I really enjoyed reading In the Shadows of a Lie. It pulls you in and makes you want to know more. Not only this story but, the story within the story.
I really enjoyed reading In the Shadows of a Lie. It pulls you in and makes you want to know more. Not only this story but, the story within the story.
September 1, 2019
Another great book in the series. Now called Olivia she still doesn't know who is tryin to kidnap her.
November 13, 2019
This AND the previous book had me on the edge of my seat THE WHOLE TIME! RIVETING! Sara is a hell of an author! I will be reading more of her books! ❤
February 25, 2025
Another good read. I enjoyed the story and was disappointed when it ended. I hope to read Cornwall & Company #3 soon.
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