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Chasing Shadows Kindle Edition

by Annabelle Jacobs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 78 ratings
Jamie Matthews goes to Cornwall to find his missing brother. The police are convinced Michael drowned, but Jamie knows better. No way would Michael swim to his death, especially on a beach with a wicked rip tide. Finding a stranger in his brother’s cottage only deepens his misgivings.

Felix Bergstrom is recently discharged from the British Army. Unable to put the past behind him, he takes an unhealthy interest in old acquaintance and millionaire businessman Karl Weston, hoping to catch him up to no good. Michael’s disappearance adds fuel to Felix’s suspicions. Weston’s clifftop home overlooks the beach where Michael supposedly walked into the sea, but Weston has an alibi for that day.

When Jamie and Felix meet, the physical attraction is instant. Mistrust keeps them from acting on it until finally all their secrets are laid bare. But time isn’t on their side. Before they’re able to work out whether they have a future, danger catches up with them and threatens to put an end to everything.
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  3. Publication date
    March 24, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01D1RWTW0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Annabelle Jacobs (March 24, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 24, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 384 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 78 ratings

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Annabelle Jacobs

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Annabelle Jacobs lives in the South West of England with her three rowdy children, three cats, and a very naughty black labrador.

An avid reader of fantasy herself for many years, Annabelle now spends her days writing her own stories. They're usually either fantasy or paranormal fiction, because she loves building worlds filled with magical creatures, and creating stories full of action and adventure. Her characters may have a tough time of it--fighting enemies and adversity--but they always find love in the end.

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  • KC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cornwall adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2021
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    A delightful story. Leaving Nottingham to deal with his brother's disappearance, freelance writer Jamie heads to the Cornish coast. Brother Matthew had a month's lease at a house managed by ex-Army Felix, so Jamie had a base. The intrigue dealing with Matthew's apparent drowning suicide tied to Felix's friend Jason's death 11 months earlier, seemingly linked through a former Army colleague, left puzzle pieces while a quick romance begins to bloom.

    Jacobs brilliantly writes vivid descriptions of the wild coast, the rolling farmland, and the quaintness of southwest England. Her portraits of Felix's Army buddies, Jamie's folks and even the lesser players are full color and solid. A most enjoyable read.
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  • Debbie
    4.0 out of 5 stars All the characters were very likeable and I loved the commraderie between Felix and his mates
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2017
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    The climax of the mystery felt a bit rushed, but nonetheless, an enjoyable read. All the characters were very likeable and I loved the commraderie between Felix and his mates.
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  • Misanthropic
    3.0 out of 5 stars Did have a little excitement.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
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    This was a pleasant read, well written as far as description, dialogue and character building. The atmosphere of the coastal location was nice, although shown in rather short scenes. Jamie was a good character, attached to his family and loyal to his brother. I liked Felix as well with his stubborn belief in the reasons for his friends death. His Army buddies were fun, and the connection between them from their service together was well drawn. There was some sexual tension to create anticipation.

    The mystery was really not that big a part of the story. There was no real investigation, in spite of Jamie's supposed experience as a journalist. He did nothing that really seemed investigative. Felix did a bunch of surveillance but went nowhere with it. So, much of the story felt dragged out. There were conversations, some initial antagonism between the MC's and time spent with the Army buddies. Then of course they fell into bed but at least it wasn't right away. It seemed more like a lot of filler material between Jamie and Felix meeting until it finally reached a climactic part. It wasn't badly paced, as I was easily able to stick with reading it. There was also a nice HEA ending. Not exciting, not bad, just not as plot driven as I expected of a mystery.
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  • Ana Nimity
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love a good suspense novel!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2019
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    I feel like I just visited Cornwall and spent time watching two interesting and attractive men fall in love. Jamie's brother's disappearance ratcheted up the tension, and while it was fairly clear to me from the beginning where it was headed, I still enjoyed reading how it played out.
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  • Michelle Kennedy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
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    Enjoyed reading this story with a bit of mystery, lots of tension and some amazing steam. Definitely recommend this one!
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  • Sinfully
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly entertaining read, and super heat level.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2016
    Cornwall and the military; two things I know all too well through personal experience. Yes, I know you’ve heard it before, but what can a born & bred Cornishman and ex-military guy do when he reads a synopsis like this one? Yes, I was all over this book like wasps around jam at a summer picnic. There’s nothing better than to read something that you can relate to through personal experience. This obviously means the stakes are high and the pressure is on for the author *mwuahaha* but also for me as a reader, the disappointment can be big too.

    So, putting Annabelle Jacobs out of her misery………I’m delighted to say……. I loved it! You can breathe out now, Annabelle! A great story that is as intriguing as it is hot. First Annabelle got the setting perfectly described. Lonely cottages on the windswept cliffs of Cornwall. Holiday makers who throw caution to the wind, disregard the warning signs and advice from the coast guard and then it’s no wonder people go missing and believe me they all to often do, tragically. What happens? The lucky ones get rescued. Others are reported missing first of all and then invariably found dead, washed up on a beach six miles down the coast. Yes, as beautiful as the Cornish coast is, it’s also as dangerous. At least families who have lost loved ones can get closure if the bodies are found, but what about the ones who are not? A living nightmare. Missing presumed dead the verdict.

    It is in this nightmare hell that Jamie travels to Cornwall to pack up his brother’s belongings and then go back home to Nottingham. His and his parent’s lives will never be the same again. Jamie’s brother Michael is missing presumed dead. He is still mourning, trying to accept the situation but again closure is difficult when there's no conclusive evidence that someone is dead. There maybe that one spark of hope that he is alive and not dead. What he doesn’t reckon bumping into is a hot, fit, ex-army guy called Felix. As soon as these two got together I loved the pairing. At first due to the way they met, very suspicious of each other even though a certain sexual tension is there from the onset. But Felix is mysterious and is obviously hiding more secrets than he is willing to tell Jamie. Jamie’s suspicions are also raised, could Felix know more about his brother’s death? How he died? Where the body can be found? Or dare he even think there’s a small chance of him being alive? Well, although Felix is obviously hiding a few things who can’t start to fall for the man of mystery type, throw in hot and sexy as hell and you have a character to droll over.

    I loved how first of all they did the usual merry dance of denying that they are attracted to each other but this soon goes out the window when Felix’s still serving Army friends, Nick and Adam, come to visit. Now this I loved! After being in the military I was interested very much in how Annabelle was going to portray the connections between these characters. And?……..Yes, superbly done! Just as I would have imagined it. First of these guys are larger than life and have the mouths to go with it. As soon as they arrive the constant teasing and mickey taking starts. I loved it!! But that’s the thing behind all this teasing and making fun of each other, there is a deep rooted respect and camaraderie hidden there, almost a kind of love if you will, buried beneath all those layers of jabs and jokes. Something you do not find outside of the military. Believe me, when you have to depend on each other for your life this develops a bond that goes beyond any casual friendship. Annabelle got this spot on and when these guys were serious for five minutes then the truth started to come out about the neighbour living in a luxury house up on the cliff too. He is also ex-army but was never liked and who Felix most definitely has an axe to grind with. This of course piques Jamie’s interest into exactly how much Felix knows about this person and could he have any connection with Michael’s disappearance. However, the main thing about Nick and Adam being there is them pointing out the obvious about the “heat” in the room between Felix and Jaime until they also can no longer behave themselves. They give Jamie and Felix a not so subtle nudge in the right direction. And then there stars and fireworks in bed all the way.

    Once Felix and Jaime get it on, oh my, the heat between these two is definitely sizzling! Phew! Just imagining Felix, ooohhh, although I think I would love to have got him out of a uniform – lol! However, Felix being ex-army means Jamie doesn’t get that pleasure, I’m afraid. Oh well, can’t have everything! But just when you think these two are getting on fine, Felix throws a huge spanner in the works, the idiot. I could have slapped him despite how “logical” he may have thought his reasoning was – ggrrrr! So a nice bit of angst thrown in there from Annabelle thank you very much – lol!, But she pulls it around nicely and due to a set of hair raising circumstances Felix starts to rethink his decision, thank goodness!

    This is a thoroughly entertaining read with some great characters and a super heat level. I felt the mystery part could have been fleshed out a little more to make it more exciting. It was like I could feel there was a lot more potential there to turn the mystery of Michael’s disappearance into a little more, making the crime / mystery story even more intriguing and exciting. However, after all is said and done, that’s just me. The book kept me intrigued all the way though. As for the truth behind Michael’s disappearance? Well, you’ll have to read the book – HA!…… ENJOY!

    Reviewed by Mark for Sinfully Gay Romance Book Reviews
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really really brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2016
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    This book was so so good I want to start reading it all over again a definite 5 stars for this one I would love some more just like this please
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  • Otterpuss
    3.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars I really enjoy Annabelle Jacob's writing style
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2016
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    3.5 stars

    I really enjoy Annabelle Jacob's writing style. I love how she sets the scene and that her books are set in England.

    Felix and Jamie are great together and I loved the relationship between Felix, Adam and Nick.

    It pains me to say this but...Honestly?
    I found the mystery part of this story disappointing.
    The mystery surrounding Michael's disappearance was...not particularly mysterious and Karl Weston was portrayed almost as a cartoon villain whilst the 'climax' to the story involving the scene at Weston's house was underwhelming and a little bit silly.

    The best part of this story is Felix and Jamie's romance so if romance is what you love in a book this one is for you. If you prefer the mystery side I'd give this one a miss.
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