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Shadows Landing: The Townsends, Book 4

De: Kathleen Brooks

Narrado por: Eric G. Dove

Wilder Townsend was just a small-town guy when he left home for college in New York City. He got a weekend job as a bouncer at the hottest nightclub in the city. The rest is history. He now owned a chain of the hottest, most luxurious, and exclusive nightclubs all over the world. Everything was going great–Wilder had moved to the small town of Shadows Landing to be closer to his family, his new clubs were thriving, and his family was happy...until a phone call changed everything. Someone was trying to ruin his clubs, and Wilder had to find out who before he lost everything he’s worked so hard to build.

Bexley Moretti had just been promoted to detective when she received her first undercover assignment. Wilder Townsend’s clubs were under investigation for serious crimes. Her mission was to get close to the enigmatic boss of WET nightclubs, a man who exuded charm and danger in equal measure, and bring him to justice.

Only, Bex’s first undercover investigation wasn’t what she expected. She didn’t expect to fall for Wilder and she didn’t expect the investigation to take a turn that landed her and Wilder in a heated battle for their lives, the clubs, and their love. As they navigate the dangerous waters of their feelings and the investigation, they find themselves in a struggle that tests their love, their loyalty, and their very lives. Can Wilder and Bex discover the source of the danger, or will they all get burned?

©2025 Kathleen Brooks (P)2025 Kathleen Brooks

Another great Kathleen Brooks story!

Great book! Loved the plot and the twist. Loved bringing in characters from both shadows Landing and Keenston. Looking forward to Holt’s story

Wilder and Bex

4.5 Stars

This time we get to know one of the middle Townsends - Wilder Townsend. Wilder started at the bottom and ended up building an empire by opening very successful nightclub's, starting in New York. He has now opened and operates successful clubs all over the world.

All of a sudden, he gets called back to his New York club with the news that there is another event, and it is not the first. There are issues occurring at his other clubs and he is determined to get to the bottom of what is going on. As he begins to investigate, it becomes apparent that these new issues are just the tip of the iceberg. Someone is intentionally sabotaging his clubs and not just with little things - the more he investigates, the worse it becomes.

FMC Bexley Moretti is a newly promoted detective with the NYPD. She comes from a HUGE Italian family who have a long history as cops with the NYPD. As the youngest daughter, well, and as the ONLY daughter, she has to put up with her overprotective brothers. But, she wouldn't have it any other way.

On her first day in her new position, Bex is called in to the office of the DA and given an assignment that is top secret. She is told to go undercover and investigate Wilder Townsend and to get evidence that he is dirty - selling drugs from his clubs and having a history of hurting women. With as successful and wealthy that Wilder is, she is told that she can not let anyone know what job she is working on and is to report directly to one person. Even though Bex is new t her detective position, something does not feel right about what she is being asked to do - but she does not have a choice.

So, that's the set up. If you have read even one of the books in the series, you know that things are not what they seem and before you know it, Wilder and Bex find themselves in the middle of a clusterf**k. They are not sure who they can count on, and who is dirty, but they find out that it is MUCH bigger than they ever dreamed of.

So, as usual, the Townsend brigade flocks in to help. Again, this is the part that is so fun because there are some truly quirky folks in Shadow's Landing and I can not help but crack up at times.

Do each of these couples in this series have a case of Insta-Love? Yep. Yes they do. Each and every one of them.

Do I care about that? Nope. No I don't.

Why? Because each of the storylines of these books are unique and interesting. Add to that the wacky, fun and quirky secondary characters - especially the Townsend family members (and now all of their significant others) - and it just becomes a fast, fun and easy read/listen that leaves me with a smile on my face.

Looks like Forrest is up next :)

Recommended

It took me awhile to get into this one. Something about a cop in this position rubbed me wrong. As usual Ms Brooks carried it off and it was a wonderful story with some very tense times.

Best Townsends Book yet!

I loved this book!! It is the best one yet! Action and great story!! Looking forward to the next one in the series.

The best book boyfriends around!

Kathleen Brooks has quickly become one of my favorite go-to authors and one not to be missed! She has given us well-developed characters that jump off the pages of her books, and this one does not disappoint. Wilder Townsend owns the famous exclusive nightclubs called "WET". He is strong, handsome, smart, and loyal to his family. He is also the kind of book boyfriend every girl wishes for, and new detective Bexley Moretti is the lucky lady to win his heart. She is sent undercover to find evidence of drug dealing and wrongdoing at Wilder's New York club. Everything she has been told may not be true, but will she have enough faith to find what lies behind the door of WET? Will she stick around to dig up the truth about Wilder Townsend, and can she keep her heart from clouding her judgment?

Bexley comes from a strong, large, loyal family of cops, and her brothers are on par with bringing the same level of love that the Townsends have. Talk about a match made in heaven. It was great to see Wilder receive the karma he dishes out to his sisters come back to him. The beloved "Shadows Landing", "Keeneston", and most of the "Townsend" brothers and sisters make an appearance doing just what you are expecting them to do, (Help save the day). I want to visit this town and live with these people just to be a part of the action and fun. These books are not to be missed!!!

Excellent narration by the great Eric G. Dove. He never disappoints, and he always brings these characters to life.