The Man in the Shadows: Mysterious Men Series, #1

By Angelin Sydney

The Man in the Shadows begins with the story of Charley Kiernan, the daughter and the primary caregiver of her father, Arthur, an ALS-sufferer. Their situation compels her to decide to find work as an escort. The first time she goes on the job, Phil Wayne, a mysterious man, intercepts her from her client.  

It is to be the beginning of several rendezvous. Their meetings, in dark rooms, are full of intrigue, mystery, and tenderness.

Eventually, they are surprised to find that love has found its way into their hearts in this most unusual of circumstances.

The Man in the Shadows is a deeply moving, tender, and unconventional love story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Massachusetts Books
• Release date: Mar 29, 2019
• ISBN: 9781386551041

Angelin Sydney

Before becoming a full-time author, Angelin Sydney was one of the most prolific contributors to fanfiction and fictionpress where her compelling style of story-telling had strong followings. She was a journalist for a daily business paper in the Philippines. Since moving to Australia many years ago, she has had numerous incarnations. She was a banker, insurance seller, housing loan broker, home-stay mother to hundreds of international students, small business operator, casual kitchen hand and a nanny. She’s really been around. Her most consistent role, however, is being a mother to four wonderful people. Sadly, one of them has gone ahead, leaving her to write stories to help others to heal, laugh, hope, and continue to dream. In all honesty, the only thing active about her is her imagination. It is as fertile as the rice fields of the Philippines where she was born. About Her Stories They are original, funny, swoon-worthy, and thrilling to the core. She’s the self-styled queen of romantic comedy and romantic thriller. Follow her on Twitter: @Angelin_Sydney and Instagram: writingangel

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