She’s in New Orleans to fence a mystical necklace. He tracked her for 1,400 miles to retrieve it. What can go wrong?Marie Robichaud is a card shark with psychic abilities and terrible taste in men. At least her last breakup yielded something of value—a priceless necklace she’ll fence in New Orleans to fund a new life on the right side of the law.Victor Durand started tracking the stolen talisman … the stolen talisman fourteen hundred miles ago, intent on retrieving it before its power falls into the wrong hands. When Marie’s car breaks down near the Louisiana state line, he’s surprised to discover a feisty, tattooed telepath instead of the sophisticated jewel thief he expected.
Intrigued by her talent and determined to learn more, Victor offers Marie a ride and hires her to guide him around the French Quarter. But when she dons the necklace, its sensual magic consumes them both, complicating everything.
Others want the necklace too. Soon Victor learns vicious killers are on Marie’s trail, while a mysterious woman obsessed with its power lurks in the shadows. And when the danger hits home, Victor will do anything to protect Marie—even if it means entering the world of voodoo she left behind.
“A smart, fast ride with sizzling chemistry and characters you’ll love!” ― Sophie Jordan, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
“A supernatural world that’s smart, sexy, and sophisticated!” — New York Times bestselling author Kerrelyn Sparks
“Absolutely addictive! This sexy, emotionally-charged tale shimmers with magic, mystery, and off-the-charts chemistry!” ―USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Crane
This is a brand new, never before published novel. It contains a complete romantic suspense story within the continuing Durand family saga.
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One of those psychic thrillers that keeps you turning the pages for the next twist. Loved the chemistry between the wealthy, sophisticated hero from Paris and the street-wise heroine from the gritty side of New Orleans. Looks like this novel sets up another in the future too.
Fantastic and original plot- highly recommend!
Hidden in Shadows is the fourth Durand Chronicles book by Lark Brennan. The interplay of suspense and psychic elements makes for an original read that captured my imagination. Add in New Orleans, a little voodoo, and a crackling chemistry between Marie Robichaud and Victor Durand, and I couldn’t put this book down.
I’m looking forward to the next Durand Chronicles book.
This is book 4 of The Durand Chronicles series. I found book 4 well written with an interesting storyline. I enjoyed the characters and found them well developed. This is a series I would recommend reading.
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Marie had her savings wiped out by her scummy ex.
Returning to her native New Orleans, she plans for a fresh start using the revenue from the sale of the necklace creepy ex bought with her monies.
Victor is an investigator determined to destroy the necklace. As he becomes smitten with Marie, he also feels compelled to protect her from the nasty folks who are after the necklace for more than its material value.
Poor Marie!
Intense and supernatural tinged thrilling adventure!
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Victor Durand is following the trail of an antique necklace. His assignment is to procure it and stash it so its dangerous powers are contained. Marie Robichaud left Las Vegas with the necklace after her scumbag ex-boyfriend stole her savings to buy it on the black market. All she knows is that it’s expensive, her money bought it, which makes it hers now, and if she can get home to New Orleans, she can turn it back into cash and finally move forward with her life.
When her car breaks down, it’s Victor’s opportunity to “help” her out. He could get the necklace from her any time, but finds he enjoys being with her. Marie decides to try on the necklace, which lends some major heat to their attraction for each other. But neither feels the allure can lead to anything. Victor is high-minded, and judges Marie to be a psychic card shark, while Marie thinks he’s a wealthy aristocrat, beyond her reach, and a bit of a snob at that.
When a powerful Dissembler stalks Marie pursuing the necklace, Victor finds he’ll do anything to protect her. Voodoo and Santeria, religions that thrive in New Orleans and in Marie’s family, are no match this Dissembler’s evil. Will Victor’s powers be enough to save them?
This is the fourth novel in the Durand Chronicles, a series that involves the Protectors (good guys) in a worldwide war against the evil of the Dissemblers. Once you’ve read and enjoyed this story, if you haven’t already, you’ll want to catch up the first three, too. It’s an imaginative series that includes metaphysical aspects, strong characters with unique psychic powers, high tech knowledge and equipment, and fast-paced suspense, all set in exotic and fun locales. Enjoy!
I was thankful that this book worked as a stand alone, but it also made me really want to go back and read the first 3 books in the Durand Chronicles. The tale of Marie and Victor will have the reader on the edge of their seat wondering what is going to happen next. The author delivers on both romance and suspense. Lark Brennan has such a way with words that you will find yourself mentally in the wonderful city of New Orleans and will be picturing yourself wearing the most amazing and powerful necklace. And the end of the book does a terrific job setting up for the fifth installment in the series. As someone who hasn’t read a physic romance novel, this one has definitely opened my eyes to new possibilities.
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Hidden in Shadows is the fourth installment in Lark Brennan’s Durand Chronicles, and although I highly recommend reading the previous books, Shadows in the Deep, Mind Shadows, and Shadows of the Past (because they are really good!), Hidden in Shadows works as a stand alone novel.
When Marie Robichaud’s aged Camry dies near the Texas/Louisiana border in the middle of the night, she knows she’s got trouble. She’s on the run from the cheating boyfriend she left back in Las Vegas, and she’s carrying a valuable necklace that said boyfriend bought with money he stole from her. Marie is pretty sure whoever sold him the necklace didn’t exactly have a clear title to it, but she’s past caring. If she can just get to the casino in Shreveport, she can pick up enough cash at the poker table to give her a cushion while she figures out what to do next. When a handsome man driving a powerful Porsche stops to offer her assistance, she’s leery. But she sure needs that ride into Shreveport.
Victor Durand, the man in the Porsche, has been following Marie for hours. Well, actually, he’s been following the necklace, which radiates psychic powers no jewel thief could possibly imagine. Much to his surprise, his “jewel thief” is a young woman with psychic powers of her own, a form of telepathy she’s been using for years to make a living playing poker.
Victor and Marie have little reason to trust each other. Experience has taught Marie that handsome, wealthy men are not likely to have her best interest at heart. Victor sees Marie as a con artist and a card sharp. But there are truly dangerous people searching for Marie’s necklace, and Victor knows that if he simply takes the necklace from her, he will be abandoning her to a very bad fate.
When their uneasy partnership takes them to the voodoo-haunted streets of New Orleans, where Marie grew up and where Victor has left some bad memories behind, Marie finds herself drawn into Victor’s world, where the unending struggle between the Durand Protectors and the evil Dissemblers threatens Marie’s family.
The Durand Chronicles combine romantic (and occasionally steamy) suspense with the varied psychic powers of the Durand family and their associates. Hidden in Shadows includes characters from the first three books and leaves just enough unanswered questions to fuel one more book, Shadow of Death, coming soon.