Shadowplay | The Devils in D.C.: Book 1

 

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This book is currently on Kindle and Paperback.

By: Angel M. Shaw

Publication Date: July 16, 2024

Rate: ♥♥♥♥♥

Read on: Kindle

Book Summary:

Passion comes at a price.

The Prince:

Winter Vaughan is the light to my darkness, pulling me from the shadows. I should stay away from her—for her safety and mine. I vowed never to return to D.C., and yet here I am, fighting to outrun the demons planning to drag me back to hell. My focus should be on helping my son heal and mending the rift I’ve caused with my absence in his life. But Winter and I? We’re magnets—pulled by an irresistible force that grows stronger the longer we’re together. We’re destined to collide. I just hope we can survive the crash.

The Survivor:

Hunter Brigham is the definition of danger and a forbidden temptation I should avoid. Being with him could unravel everything I've fought so hard to overcome and put my entire future at risk. Yet, despite what’s at stake, I’m drawn to him. He's the temptation I can't resist, even as it threatens to consume me. But as our connection deepens, I'm forced to confront a raw truth: Our love may be the very thing that destroys us. Ghosts of our past and shady political alliances threaten to tear us apart. Will we let them win?

Shadowplay is a gripping tale of forbidden love and dangerous secrets—where the consequences of passion unfold in a world dictated by the rules of the wealthy and the covert forces that keep them in power. Can Hunter and Winter navigate the shadows of their desires, or will their story be written by sinister influences beyond their control?

Shadowplay is book 1 in The Devils in D.C. series and features a billionaire single dad who falls first in this opposites attract dark romance. Part thriller, part suspense (and 100% spicy romance), readers who are fans of H.D. Carlton, Skye Warren, Sylvia Day, and Meli Raine will love this story. Please note: This book is told in dual first-person POV and ends on a cliffhanger. A complete list of the CWs can be found on the author's website.

My Thoughts:

This was an excellent debut novel. I loved the storyline and all of the characters. Winter the MFC is a strong, resilient, and powerful woman. She has much to concur from her past but isn't letting it hold her back. She isn't letting her anxiety disorder hold her back. With the help of her precious dog Kitty, she is getting her life back. Then there is Hunter the MMC. He is running from his past and trying so hard to keep things from getting out of control. He must protect those he loves at all costs. The chemistry between Hunter and Winter is fabulous. I loved every minute of it until the end. The book leaves you on a massive cliffhanger. Something I'm not a fan of but what can I do? Wait until book two and hope it's pretty close.

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