📚 New Book Release: “Hunted in the Shadows“
A Spellbinding Enemies-to-Lovers Urban Fantasy Adventure
I’m thrilled to spotlight the latest installment in the Shot in the Dark series:
Hunted in the Shadows by Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley — the much-anticipated sequel to “Shot in the Dark” and a gripping setup for the upcoming “Lured in the Crimson.”
📖 Synopsis
Stay within the shadows.
Never cross the water’s edge.
Beware the siren’s beckon.
Two months after her exile from Elysia, Sylvia finds herself wandering through a world at once thrilling and unfamiliar. Journeying toward Aelthorin with companions Jon and Cliff, she grapples with the pull of her past and the lure of dangerous new freedoms. (Barnes & Noble, 2025)
Though she’s promised to reunite with her family, Sylvia is drawn into a forbidden and intensifying bond with Jon—one that defies the laws of the spectral plane. Jon, equally conflicted, is determined to help Sylvia obtain a rare gemstone that could make their impossible love a reality.
Their journey veers off-course when they’re forced to stop in a mysterious bayou town. There, a hidden darkness begins to unravel. Former hunter allies reappear, secrets surface, and a deadly new plot emerges—one tied to a shady trade in monster remains and a sinister client.
With sirens and fairies entering the fray, forming uneasy alliances, Sylvia and Jon must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice to defy fate—and whether their love can survive the cost.
Hunted in the Shadows is a lush urban romantasy perfect for fans of Supernatural and Fern Gully, exploring themes of forbidden love, found family, and identity.
👩💻 About the Authors
Mary Dublin
Raised in Florida, Mary has been storytelling since childhood. She holds a Bachelor’s in Character Animation and Emerging Media and now works in communications while writing captivating novels filled with aching romance, high-stakes suspense, and complex characters that linger in your heart.
Anne Kendsley
Based in South Texas, Anne writes fantastical, gritty stories that fuse magic, emotion, and survival. With a deep love for fantasy and sci-fi, her tales explore what it means to endure, transform, and find beauty even in the bleakest of worlds.
✍️ Book Signing Recap
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a book signing event at Búho in Brownsville, where co-author Anne Kendsley introduced “Hunted in the Shadows” to an eager crowd. She shared the story behind her collaboration with Mary Dublin and revealed how the characters and world came to life.
Anne read one of her favorite passages—teasing just enough to leave us wanting more—and hinted that this is only Book 2 of a planned six-part series. After a lively Q&A, she graciously signed my copy.
Thank you to Búho for hosting such a welcoming event, and to Anne Kendsley for her warmth and insight. I can’t wait to dive into this Supernatural-inspired adventure and share my full review soon!
📚 Have you read “Shot in the Dark?” Are you excited about “Hunted in the Shadows?” Let me know in the comments!
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