In Their Shadows

by Briana Cole Narrated by Julienne Irons

Overview

In this scandal-filled novel of secrets, suspense, and scamming, a female con artist's seemingly perfect double life built on lies finally catches up with her. Will appeal to fans of psychological suspense, gritty drama, and fans of De'Nesha Diamond, Kiki Swinson, Saundra, Wahida Clark, Ashley & JaQuavis, Victoria Christopher Murray, and Shelly Ellis.



Raised to be the ultimate scam artist, April has been many women to many people. She seduces, extracts fortunes, then vanishes without a trace. And now she's finally living her dream of having two perfect-separate-lives. That means two mad-successful identities, and two unsuspecting husbands. But a mysterious package has just arrived-and its contents threaten to expose April's every scandalous secret . . .



Up against a merciless, unknown adversary, April must maintain her flawless images-while revisiting her past exploits. She'll need to step-up her tricks and utilize every conniving play she's ever learned to save her freedom, and her life. But amid all those she's wronged, even April's insight and savvy can't predict who she can trust-or who wants to end her. And the ultimate price she'll have to pay promises anything but survival . . .

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for BEHIND HER LIVES by Briana Cole

“A riveting one-sitting read! . . . A compelling thriller with layered and complex characters. Filled with twists and turns and an ending so shocking it had me thinking about it for days after. A must read!” —Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of The Last Parrish

"Family dysfunction, twists galore, and an ending you won't see coming. A page-turner!" —Alex Finlay, best-selling author of Every Last Fear and The Night Shift

“In the psychological thriller Behind Her Lives, childhood traumas affect two sisters in their adulthood, leading them in stark and contrasting directions.” —Foreword Reviews on Behind Her Lives

“This exciting thriller from Cole (Couples Wanted) is full of twists and turns that will keep readers engaged. Cole’s characters are well developed and compelling. Fans of B. A. Paris and Liv Constantine will enjoy this book.” —Library Journal on Behind Her Lives
 
“Downright devilish…There are enough twists and turns to this erotic suspense novel to cause whiplash, and the ending is as surprising as it is satisfying. Sensual and shocking, this is a surefire hit.” —Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW for The Marriage Pass
 
“This sexy, smart new series takes unconventional relationships to a whole new level. Like The Wives byTarryn Fisher, but with a romantic twist.” —PARADE on The Marriage Pass
 
“Lust, jealousy, betrayal, and desperation to survive drive this dramatic tale that will appeal to fans of contemporary multicultural romance authors De’Nesha Diamond, Victoria Christopher Murray, and Shelly Ellis.” —Booklist on The Hearts We Burn
 
“Set in Atlanta, this sisterhood- and sex-fueled drama from Cole…is for those seeking a quick, easy escape laced with a bit of titillation.” —Publishers Weekly on Couples Wanted
 
“Thrilling, unique, and so addicting! Briana Cole brings a spin to a taboo lifestyle that had me hooked from the first page, and sitting on the edge of my seat, eager to find out what happens next. Debut or not, The Wives We Play is a fantastic, enthralling novel that should not be missed!” —Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Mr. Black, on The Wives We Play

Kirkus Reviews

2023-08-12
With a nod to classic noir, the second in Cole’s Pseudo series imagines what happens when a scam artist's past catches up to her future.

April Garrett is a fake and a conniver. The daughter of a scam artist mother who’s constantly on the lookout for the next grift, April has always been playing a part, walking in the shadow of her counterfeit selves. Married off to a much older man when she's a teen so she and her mother can steal his fortune, April, now in her 20s, is married to two other men she's manipulating. This isn’t her mother’s doing—it’s just that she doesn't know any other way to be. In one life she’s Michelle Evans, married to Carter, an architect. She’s also Erin Duncan, married to restaurant owner Ramsey. As easily as she swaps out her beachy wave wig for one with braids or styled in a pixie cut, she switches identities. But her pretend lives crash into her hidden-away April persona when she meets a man she believes knows her secrets and may be plotting to kill her. Cole, author of the erotic and edgy Unconditional series about strong Black women who get what they want, dishes up a moody story about an abusive mother-daughter relationship, a woman carrying the burden of too many secrets she wants to keep buried no matter the cost. Like Alfred Hitchcock in Vertigo and Patricia Highsmith in The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cole combines suspense and mystery and creates a propulsive tale about the toll false identities have on the people who wear them. Visceral dialogue that lands like punches and gasp-worthy last-minute shocks will please fans of escapist stories filled with dark deeds and enigmatic characters.

Multiple identities take their toll in this dark tale of deception.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940178346013
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	10/24/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged

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