In the Shadow of the Past

Shadow Series, Book 1

De: J.E. Leak

Narrado por: Abby Craden

A Sultry Historical Noir Packed with Espionage, Desire, and Sizzling WLW Tension

New York City, 1943. From jazz clubs to back alleys, passion and peril collide in this slow-burn sapphic love story that simmers through every twist and turn.

Nightclub singer–turned–OSS spy Kathryn Hammond has a past she can’t outrun and a mission she can’t afford to fail. But when fearless reporter Jenny Ryan becomes her assignment, sparks fly and everything starts to unravel.

Jenny is fire and fury seeking justice for her father’s murder. Kathryn is ice and regret behind a voice like sex and sin. Neither planned on the slow burn between them. Neither is ready for what it will cost them.

In a world where a lingering glance can be dangerous and a kiss can be fatal, their forbidden desire threatens Kathryn’s mission and places Jenny in the crosshairs of a ruthless enemy. When love becomes a liability, which woman will pay the price?

In the Shadow of the Past is a sapphic noir awash in Old Hollywood cinematic glamour that will delight fans of femme fatales, wartime subterfuge, and love that cuts like a knife.

This is the first book in the lush, sapphic historical fiction Shadow Series. Buy it now and lose yourself in Abby Craden’s unforgettable narration of Kathryn and Jenny’s epic love story, where the greatest threat might not be the enemy but the longing in their own hearts.

Buckle up … it’s going to be a deliciously bumpy ride!

©2021 J.E. Leak (P)2025 J.E. Leak

Wonderful!

It's been awhile since I was so engrossed in an audio book! I love era stories and this one did not disappoint. I will have to say though, Jenny got on my nerves in a few spots, but other than that, it was great. Can't wait for the next installment. For now, ill read the book.

Historical Story of the World of Espionage

World War Two was upon the entire globe and patriots were ready to fight and serve. This is the story of two women who went to war and fully embraced their jobs in the shadowy world of espionage. The remarkable Abby Craden provides fascinating insights into this story.

Love this! Can’t wait to listen to the rest of them

Great story. Love that we can now get some great day and lesbian stories. Been with my wife 30 years years, and so happy that we can have stories to hear. Listen to and enjoy why people people we can relate to!
And Abby Craden!! , what can we say about her!!

I found this series because of following her on Facebook. My goal in life is to listen to every single thing that she has ever narrated! I love her so much. Sometimes I’m listening to three of her narrations at a time! Get a little confused, but I’m addicted! She’s so great. Thank you for your great story and for having her narrate it!

Amazing story

Nice story line. Can’t wait for the next book in the series. A great read. Thank you.

Elegant, skillful slow burn

It's a beautiful, slow-burn love story with buildups and payoffs. Narrator Abby Craden, long may she reign, delivers a 10/10. Tender, sexy, heartbreaking, funny, flawless.

J.E. Leak knows exactly what she is doing with this genre, the whole Shadow series is excellent. Genuinely funny with just the right amount of tension and intrigue to stay interesting. The character development and world building feel organic, the pacing and structure are on point, and I loved falling in love with it all.