Secrets in the Shadows by Jenna Black
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(Mass Market Paperback)
- Pub. Date: May 2007
- 320pp
- Sales Rank: 70,457
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: May 2007
- Publisher: Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
- Format: Mass Market Paperback, 320pp
- Sales Rank: 70,457
- Series: Paranormal Romance Ser.
- ISBN-13: 9780765357168
- ISBN: 076535716X
Synopsis
Vampires
They hunt in every major city, hidden by the crowds, shielded by disbelief. They are Killers, and their prey is human.
Not all vampires are Killers. The Guardians of the Night sacrifice the superior physical and psychic strength that comes with feeding on humans to protect them. But the Guardians walk a thin line, for even a single kill could leave them helplessly addicted to murder.
Jules Gerard has vowed that he will never become a Killer. But when he discovers that the man who turned him into a vampire is dead and kicking in Baltimore, the allure of extra power is tempting.
Standing in his way is a human, spitfire Hannah Moore, who has followed him to Baltimore to help him confront his past. Hannah doesn't seem to realize how dangerous vampires can be--and despite his façade of disdain, Jules has a real soft spot for the petite P.I.
Jules is going to have to choose: vengeance or love? Damnation or redemption?
Biography
Jenna Black has traveled all seven continents and is a Life Master in Bridge. She lives and writes in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
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Main male character on the wimpy sideby Anonymous
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May 17, 2007: A Secret in the Shadows is the second in the Guardian series. In this book, Jules is a Guardian Vampire. The Guardians police their own kind, killing rogue vampires. Jules suspects his squire, Ian, is responsible for multiple killings in Baltimore. Jules defies the head Guardian, Eli, and goes to Baltimore to kill Ian. Carolyn Mathers, who was the main character in Watchers in the Night, goes to her best friend, Hannah, who is a PI and asks her to follow Jules to Baltimore. In the course of the story, Jules discovers Ian is too powerful for him to kill alone. Hannah must come to his aid. We are also introduced to Ian?s squire and her son Gabriel. Gabriel is big and bad and wants information on Eli and the Guardians. Jules is then forced to work with Gabriel to bring down Ian. I have enjoyed both of Jenna Black?s Guardian series, but I must say I have found in both books that the lead male characters are slightly wimpy. They are vampires, and by rights should be powerful and strong but there always seems to be other vampires that are more powerful and stronger than the main male characters are. Maybe I?m just use to other paranormal romances where the men are somewhat bigger than life. Jules just was not a strong male character. Somehow, his character just fell flat. However, other than that, the plot was good. Hannah was a strong, self reliant, and independent female character. I hope that in the next book, which will feature Gabriel, we will finally get a major bad boy for the lead male character.
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May 08, 2007: Had the pleasure of reading 'Secrets in the Shadows' and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was fast-paced, thrilling and romantic. Jules and Hannah, 'our hero/heroine' were both strong characters and it was interesting watching their involvement develop into romance. They definitely managed to be in the thick of things most of the time and usually needed each other to pull through. I loved seeing Drake's character develop and certainly became interested in Gabriel. They are both such strong and powerful individuals and look forward to reading much more about them. It is also very interesting as we find out more and more about the mysterious life of Eli and powers he displays when needed. Can't wait for 'Shadows on the Soul', especially after reading the excerpt at the end of this book, and finding out more about Gabriel...a very mysterious and interesting vampire and what happens with Jezebel whose life he changed for seemingly his own purposes. Sounds full of suspense and fascinating to me and I am sure other paranormal readers. Truly enjoy this series and hope it continues for a long time.
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