From Shadow

Written by M.A. Grant

Narrated by Liam Lambert

Former spec-ops member Ezekiel Harding returned home from his time as a POW to find his family destroyed from his service. Adrift and with no real purpose for a man of his skill set, an employment opportunity at The Church, a private high-end club, gives Zeke the routine he desperately needs. He completes his shifts, waves to the bakery owner across the street as he leaves, and doesn't force himself to socialize. It may be lonely, but it's safer for everyone if he doesn't put himself out there.

 Vivian Bennett isn't sure why she's been targeted by a cunning stalker determined to make her pay attention to him. As the owner of Divine Twins Bakery, she's too busy to take a second look at any man. That is, until Zeke walks into her shop. She knows falling for Zeke will probably leave her burned, but she can't resist the temptation he offers.

 As the heat between them rises, the stalker grows more dangerous. Zeke knows the only way to step from the shadows and into a place at Vivian's side is to face the threat head-on. He just has to ensure he and Vivian survive the confrontation.

FROM SHADOW is a standalone novella of approximately 32,000 words. The novella contains discussions about suicide and the death of a parent, descriptions of violence, stalking, and PTSD.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bryant Street Publishing
• Release date: Mar 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9781094454511

M.A. Grant

M.A. Grant fell in love with the romance genre while working at an independent bookstore. She spent a decade in the rugged beauty of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula before moving to the mountains of Eastern Washington. When she’s not calling out to passing ravens or making a cup of tea, she’s writing dark and moving stories.

Reviews for From Shadow

[t754g8p8jh · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

There was potential to tap more into this story line. The stalker angle felt like an afterthought. Maybe take us more into the journey of how the two sparked an attraction… yea there was a lot left to be desired.

[Natale Michaud · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Mystery, romance and good sex. Narration was good too. What more could one ask for?

[d-fbuser-481343054 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I couldn’t stop before the end even though I was suppose to just listen for a hour.

[Acey Petercheff · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was short and sweet but was left with a lot of questions unanswered. I definitely recommend it and it was great up until the end and feels like it cut off abruptly and without good closure.

[Kenzie · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Romance with a little bit of mystery thrown in....an enjoyable novella overall.