Devon “Shadow” Kane chose a life of anonymity the moment he entered the clandestine world of the CIA. His training made him a killer, a skill he has no qualms using.Elle Sinclair, the younger sister of his childhood friend, is far from the girl next door. She’ll be the next big star. She’s also the one he can’t have. The blinding lights of flash bulbs in her celebrity world contradict the stealth … the stealth and invisibility required in his.
Then she’s gone.
Disappeared, without a word or a trace.
A desperate plea for help from her brother tests Shadow’s undercover skills.
The stakes are high, and Shadow will risk everything for her. The only two constants in the equation are the threat of blowing his cover and the probability he won’t reach her in time.
With peril at every turn, can Shadow and Elle both survive? Or will the wicked shadows surrounding them ultimately cause their demise?
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Well this book was such a fantastic roller coaster of a book it was packed full of action and such a brilliant storyline.
This book took us into the world of stardom, MC and the CIA it was packed full of punch and had you turning the pages faster than you can read because you wanted to know what was going to happen next. I loved the way A.D. Justice writes even though it’s about the two main characters Devon and Elle it feels like you are reading everyone’s perspective and you know what every character is thinking.
I loved Devon, he was so focused on his job, just coming out of the army and going straight into the CIA which really stressed his relationship with Elle we get there back story from 8 years prior and it was such a great way to tell the story.
Elle was such a beautiful character she had been in love with her brother’s best friend for forever and she never really understood her relationship with Devon, as his job was such a secret she wouldn’t know anything really about what he would do. Elle lived her life and even though she never knew what she was to Devon her love never stopped for him.
There was so much drama and just so much that happened it was just a great book
This was such a fantastic love story of young child hood crushes, action, violence, suspense, sex just everything was a great story.
MY NEW FAVORITE !!!
Title: Wicked Shadows
Series: Steele Security
Author: A.D. Justice
Designation: Book 5, Full-Length, Can Be Read As A Standalone, NO Cliffhanger
My Rating: Five Deliciously Sexy Stars*****
Oh my! I’m a very happy girl! I have so been looking forward to this book and A.D. Justice didn’t disappoint! I love romance, adore suspense, completely smitten with strong, sexy alpha heroes, and completely addicted to action/adventure, but give me all four in one great read and I’m in heaven. And A D Justice has delivered the perfect combination in one sexy romp! Justice rocked my world AGAIN with Wicked Shadows, the riveting fifth release(and possibly final?) in her phenomenal Steele Security Series. I’ve now read all five books in the series and I still want more! I found A.D. Justice several years ago when the first book of the series, Wicked Games, was offered as a free download on Amazon, and I’ve always been a sucker for a bargain. I’d never read any of her work nor had I even heard of her, but I was intrigued by the blurb, so why the heck not!?! It’s free and I pride myself on being an equal opportunity bargain shopper. Hey, don’t laugh; I’ve found a lot of great authors by taking advantage of Amazon’s free promotional offers and the day I found A D Justice was definitely my lucky day. But I digress, back to my explanation. I loved the first book so much, I raced back to Amazon to see if there were other books available in the series and JACKPOT – there were three more books: Wicked Ties (Book 2), Wicked Nights (Book Three) and Wicked Intentions (Book 4). Like I said – Jackpot! And you know what’s coming, right? Yup, I quickly snapped up the remaining three books and immediately began my Steele Security binge. I read all four books in one sitting, and buttons over biscuits, they were all just as fabulous as the first! I’m in heaven! Then, like all my fellow Justice fans, I began the wait for probably the most highly anticipated book of the series, Wicked Shadows featuring the always mysterious ‘Shadow’ aka Devon Kane, CIA operative and Steele Security team member. Although this book can definitely be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the entire series in order of their release. It will certainly enrich your reading experience and I’m sure it’s one decision you’ll never regret. But let’s talk details!
Wicked Shadows is an exciting, sexy, fast-paced, easy-to-follow, well-crafted and beautifully written story with a third person omniscient narrative but the primary perspectives are from 35-year-old former Special Forces Black Ops veteran and current CIA operative Devon ‘Shadow’ Kane, who is also a member of the Steele Security team, and 28-year-old Hollywood starlet Elle Sinclair. The dialogue is smart, natural, well executed and flows effortlessly. But I have to admit, the pièce de résistance and my favorite element of the entire series is the magnificent cast of characters. They are fascinating, intriguing, captivating, relatable, endearing, and totally engaging. Oh, and did I mention that all the men of Steele Security are sexy as sin? Well, they’re real panty melters! Hubba! Hubba! Even the bad guys of the series are formidable and well portrayed. They’re truly the kind of villains we all love to hate! I fell head over heels for this entire group of courageous former Special Operatives who have become the members of Steele Security. Although all the characters from the first four books make a return appearance in this story, Wicked Shadows primarily features Shadow and Elle with a little backup from family and friends, which is especially important to this story since Shadow and Elle have known each other since childhood. Devon was the best friend of Elle’s older brother, Jeff, and 8 years older than Elle. But at only age 7, Elle knew Devon was the only guy for her! Devon was Elle’s first crush. Actually, he was her one and only crush! OMG! How adorable! With Devon’s job requiring him to live life in the ‘shadows’ and Elle’s career demanding a very public presence, you’d think a relationship for them would be impossible but as the old saying goes, the heart wants what the heart wants and the pull between this pair of unlikely lovers was undeniable. Where there’s a will, there’s always a way, especially in matters of the heart, and there’s no doubt, Devon and Elle love each other very much and their sexual chemistry was off the charts! Unfortunately, love sometimes requires sacrifices and, this time, the ultimate sacrifice may be required for Shadow to save the woman he loves, but will it be too little, too late? We’ll see! Of course, the entire gang is back for moral support, including sassy senior citizen Liz Stanton with whom I fell completely in love during Book Three. She’s still keeping everyone on their toes and spicing things up with some delightful comic relief. I’ll never look at a doghouse the same again! Or nail polish! In this book, we have an all-new villain with dastardly, evil intentions, but never fear, Shadow is up to the challenge. And once again, we’re off to the races with a riveting adventure for Shadow and Elle! And yes, we get all the answers to Shadow’s mysterious past! No spoilers from me, but I will say this was the most emotionally gripping story to date. Justice not only tugged on my heartstrings, she ripped my heart right out of my chest in this book. I sniffled, snorted, snuffled, sobbed and outright ugly cried through the entire book. Thankfully, there was also an equal measure of chuckles and giggles, but by the end, I was happy, sated and well entertained. No more spoilers from me but if you’re looking for a story filled to the brim with heart-pounding drama, heart-stopping danger, riveting action, heart-wrenching angst, mind-blowing suspense, heated attraction, fiery passion, heartwarming romance and steamy, dreamy sex, then this is most certainly the book for you.
When reviewing a book, there are several questions I always ask myself to determine the rating. First, did I like it? No, I loved it! This book included every element I love in a great story and the icing on the cake, it’s exceptionally well-crafted and masterfully written. Second, would I recommend this book? You bet and I am but only for adult readers since it does contain some exquisitely written love scenes. And yes, I said love scenes, not sex scenes. There was definitely sex but these scenes, although plentiful, were done tastefully and always lovingly. But don’t doubt for one minute, they were real barn burners, folks, and I loved every single word! Third, will I read this author again? Duh, is that a trick question? I’ve already read this author again. I recently read the second installment of The Warning by Justice, and it’s fabulous. I read the first installment of The Warning when it was originally released as part of The Vault, a multi-author collection released in November 2017! And finally, was I entertained? Abso-freaking-lutely! I was totally entertained! I was riveted to my ereader, the pages flying as quickly as the time, completely enthralled with my heart fluttering wildly in my chest. It was an incredible experience! And folks, please allow me to impart a little advice: make sure you have several hours to read all 366 pages because once you start, you won’t be able to stop until you’ve read the last word! Just sayin’! I sure would love to see a sixth book, A.D. Justice! I think Silas deserves a book too! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!
Shadow has always been an elusive character in this series. I am so glad his story was finally told. The fact he is so deadly, stealthy and sexy….whew! Elle is not only beautiful but she is savvy and resilient. Their relationship history was steamy and captivating. Shadow’s mission was captivating and having the Steele team on his six was comforting. I was a bit melancholic as I read this book because it is the last of a series I really enjoyed reading.