Shadow of Shame
Jonas Armstrong’s sordid past forces him into a reclusive life. His shotgun wedding had fueled the gossips of Abilene, Kansas. His wife dying in childbirth, and her mother whisking the child away, only fertilized the town’s grapevine.
Five years later, Hiram Jeffries moves his family to Abilene to become the minister of Grace Church, the very church that refused to marry … refused to marry Jonas, and had asked him to leave. Since the gossip about Jonas had long died down, the Jeffries family was unaware of Jonas’s reputation.
Ivy Jeffries accepted an invitation to a straw ride, and fell hopelessly in love with the wagon driver, none other than Jonas Armstrong.
Jonas backs away from returning her ardor; after all, if she’s seen with him, someone will remember, and reveal his shameful past. If that isn’t his biggest problem, the baby born to his wife, is thrown back into his life bringing his shadows of shame to the surface again.
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Shadow of Shame
The Shadow Series, Book 1
By: Barbara Goss
Narrated by: Tom Jordan
I love a good, sweet romance, and every time I am in the mood for one, I look for Barbara Goss. She writes with good messages, faith and hope and always leaves my heart full. This one had me from the beginning. All people make mistakes, but the one Jonas makes haunts him. When Ivy sets his sights on him, and he finally begins to show interest, she thinks she may have broken through his barriers, But things are not always as they seem. I love this story for several reasons. First, I love that Jonas owns up to his mistakes and tries to make retribution. I love Ivy because she sees past his mistakes and helps him live again.And I love the cast of characters, from the saloon girls, to the evil villains to the children. Goss deals with a delicate subject with compassion and ease and lets us fall for an unlikely family who find their happily ever after.
Narrated by the talents of Tom Jordan, the story flows like butter. He has a very smooth voice, and adds a flavor of warmth and innocence to the story. He is a wonderful story teller and I always look forward to his audios.
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This is the best story of redemption and God’s grace! I was very impressed with how many societal issues were handled in such a Christian manner. These can be tricky, but this is the very best way ti address them that I’ve ever read! An excellent story that reminds us all that God can cleanse us all!
I loved every bit of this lovely story, the beginning, the middle and the end, the strengths of the main characters, the little minx of a daughter, the tight-knit family lives and yes, even the sorting out of the villain.
Barbara Goss’ writing style is simple and extremely effective. She knows how to get your attention and keep it.
Her choice of Tom Jordan to narrate this book was spot on and he has done a remarkable job with it.
I am very happy to recommend this book/audiobook and hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
The audiobook version was provided by the author at no cost and this is my honest and unbiased review.
Shadow of Shame (The Shadow Series #1) was a good read by Barbara Goss. Ivy Jeffries has fallen in love with Jonas Armstrong, a man with a sordid past. He finally has let his guard down and kisses her, but he tells her that it means nothing. He finds out that he is pulling away from her for a reason. I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more by Barbara Goss.
Such a beautiful story of love, forgiveness, and God’s grace. A lot of times we beat ourselves up so bad over our past and all the while God’s already forgiven us… we just need to forgive ourselves. Barb Goss writes a beautiful story of first time love, acceptance of others and trusting God that it will all work out. This book also has a little suspense in it.
The narrator did a very good job.
I received a free audio copy of this from the author and involuntarily leaving my review.
One of the best series ever!! Barbara Goss knows exactly how to pull me into her stories and when you listen to them in audible, it brings out an entirely new dimension. I am truly addicted to her books and to audible!! The wounded hero or heroine or maybe both, needing redemption and finding faith which helps to bring them through. Finding that God forgives all and is always there for us if we believe.
With Tom Jordan narrating, it was perfect! His inflections an different voices for the characters quickly pulled me in and I listened every free second I had!
This is the story of Jonas and Ivy and their journey together. Perfect
This is a well written and well narrated story of forgiveness and redemption. I was immediately drawn to the characters and their story. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.