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In the Shadows
Series · 10 books · 2014-2020

Books in series

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#1

Mister Black

2014

We all have someone who crossed our path and fundamentally changed us. That one person who blew through our lives, their presence forever stamped on our psyche. They linger in our thoughts, in our hearts, and in the decisions we make. A soul crusher or a dream maker, depending on the perspective. My person is MISTER BLACK. I didn’t know him by that name when I first met him. I didn’t know him at all, but the impression he left behind was just as powerful as the name I call him today. He is Black: a deadly enforcer and masterful seducer. I am Red: a justice bleeder and willing participant. Together we are passion. Colors colliding through each other’s lives. When our secrets converge in a passionate encounter, stepping out of the shadows just might be worth the risk.
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#2

Scarlett Red

2014

Mister Black swept in and out of my life like a tornado, leaving me twisted up and forever changed in his wake. And now that my life is finally back on track, I need to move on, despite the many reminders of our time together. But our pasts are only as far away as the shadows we hide behind, and sometimes those shadows grow darker, converging on the present in the most insidious way. He is Black: a stealthy hunter and rainbow master. I am Red: a truth seeker and desire keeper. Together we are obsession. Passionate colors destined to be drawn together. Note: Scarlett Red is meant for readers 18+ due to mature content. Scarlett Red is part 2 of the In the Shadows series and is novel-length at 275 print pages. You should read part 1, Mister Black, before reading Scarlett Red.
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#3

Blackest Red

2015

New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestselling series No matter how hard I've tried to let go of Mister Black, the memories of us together torture me. They're an unforgettable reminder of a life I can't have for many reasons. Burying myself in work mostly keeps thoughts of him to a screaming minimum, until he's thrust into my life under circumstances beyond my control. Despite my need for his protection, this time I'm not sure if I'm strong enough to survive with my heart intact. He is Black: a fierce protector and irresistible charmer. I am Red: a trouble magnet and rainbow weaver. Together we ignite. Explosive colors merging at the hottest melting point. NOTE: BLACKEST RED is meant for readers 18+ due to mature content. This is part 3 in the IN THE SHADOWS series. The series must be read in the following order: MISTER BLACK (part 1), SCARLETT RED (part 2), and BLACKEST RED (part 3).
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#4

Gold Shimmer

2015

How far would you go to be with the man who stole your heart but doesn't know your real name? GOLD SHIMMER is the first book in Cass and Calder's epic love story in the BLACK SHADOWS duet. STEEL RUSH is the explosive conclusion to their love story and it is now available. You do not have to read books 1-3 in the IN THE SHADOWS series to enjoy GOLD SHIMMER and STEEL RUSH. I never thought that my plan to crash a masked party to exact a bit of revenge would fall apart so easily. Then again, I also didn't plan on running into a wall of sharp wit and steely determination named Calder while pretending to be someone else. The captivating Navy SEAL might've called me by Celeste's name, but he refused to let me hide my true self from him. His special brand of honest, seductive charm was impossible to resist. He was confident and demanding...and everything I wanted. But the deeper I fell, the higher the stakes rose while playing a role. So I held onto our intense connection for as long as I could, knowing that he would never know me as Cass. When an unexpected turn of events gives me a second chance to see Calder again, I take it. Going undercover as Celeste once more, I'm plunged into a world of high-power wealth and privilege that's far more dangerous than I could've imagined. Everyone has an agenda, and lives are moved around like chess pieces. But for the one man who gave me the courage to live my life for me again, I'd do just about anything. Even become someone else. DEAR GOLD SHIMMER is the first book in the BLACK SHADOWS duet, Cass and Calder's happy-ever-after story. The duet falls within the main IN THE SHADOWS series. STEEL RUSH is the explosive conclusion to Cass and Calder’s story. If you want to read the other books in the series, Sebastian and Talia’s happy-ever-after is contained within books 1-3 and must be read in the following MISTER BLACK, SCARLETT RED and BLACKEST RED . BLACK PLATINUM and REDDEST BLACK, all new stand alone Sebastian and Talia passionate adventure stories can be read after GOLD SHIMMER and STEEL RUSH. Then we get to swing back to Cass and Calder in a new stand alone story, BLOOD ROSE, coming in June 2018. Get started! You’ve got lots of enjoyable reading ahead of you! :) IN THE SHADOWS NOW AVAILABLE… Mister Black (1) (Sebastian & Talia Part 1, Novella) Scarlett Red (2) (Sebastian & Talia Part 2, Novel) Blackest Red (3) (Sebastian & Talia Part 3, Novel) Gold Shimmer (4) (Cass & Calder Part 1, Novel) Steel Rush (5) (Cass & Calder Part 2, Novel) Black Platinum (6) (Sebastian & Talia, Novel) Reddest Black (7) (Sebastian & Talia, Novel) Blood Rose (8) (Cass & Calder, Novel) COMING… Noble Brit (9) (Mina & Den, Novel) - March 2019
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#5

Steel Rush

2016

\\Grab STEEL RUSH while it's on PreOrder SALE. The first book in the duet, GOLD SHIMMER, is just $.99 right now. The price of both books will go up after STEEL RUSH releases. \\ This is the second book in the BLACK SHADOWS duet, Cass and Calder's story. You must read GOLD SHIMMER before reading STEEL RUSH. Cass has spent years trying to forget her past. But the thing about pasts...they always come back around, sometimes in the most unexpected ways. When Celeste goes missing, Cass discovers how intricately entangled her past and present are with Celeste's, making it impossible to walk away. In an effort to ignore his own painful history, Calder challenges a corrupt, underground MMA organization, but his mission gets sidelined when Cass' life becomes endangered. The passion simmering between Calder and Cass tempts them to share their darkest secrets, but can their trust in each other help them unravel the mystery surrounding Celeste? Can they eliminate the threat to Cass before the past overshadows the present and destroys their intense connection? Note: STEEL RUSH is meant for readers 18+ due to mature content. This is the second book in the BLACK SHADOWS duet, Cass and Calder's love story. The first book, GOLD SHIMMER, must be read before STEEL RUSH. The BLACK SHADOWS duet (books 4 and 5) can be read as a stand alone story or as part of the IN THE SHADOWS series.
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#6

Black Platinum

2017

When wedding plans go awry and tragedy hits, Sebastian and Talia race against time to uncover the culprit who dared to strike out at the Blakes. As they wade through murky family waters to discover the truth about the attacks against their family, Mister Black and Little Red’s relationship deepens and simmers to new levels. BLACK PLATINUM can be read as a standalone story, but for the richest reading experience, you can always start with the first book, MISTER BLACK, to see how Sebastian and Talia’s epic love story began. IN THE SHADOWS NOW AVAILABLE… Mister Black (1) (Sebastian & Talia Part 1, Novella) Scarlett Red (2) (Sebastian & Talia Part 2, Novel) Blackest Red (3) (Sebastian & Talia Part 3, Novel) Gold Shimmer (4) (Cass & Calder Part 1, Novel) Steel Rush (5) (Cass & Calder Part 2, Novel) Black Platinum (6) (Sebastian & Talia, Novel) Reddest Black (7) (Sebastian & Talia, Novel) Blood Rose (8) (Cass & Calder, Novel) COMING… Noble Brit (9) (Mina & Den, Novel) - March 2019
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#7

Reddest Black

2017

Passion, betrayal, and heartache collide in an emotionally charged and dangerous chain of events that could unravel everything Sebastian and Talia have worked to overcome. While looking forward to a bright future with the upcoming birth of their child, and navigating the often humorous and overbearingly protective aspects of approaching parenthood, Mister Black and Little Red manage to strengthen their passionate connection. But connections can be severed in the most insidious ways, and the power couple must learn to trust each other’s instincts if they hope to uncover the threat determined to destroy their family. IN THE SHADOWS SERIES: Mister Black (1) (Sebastian & Talia part 1, Novella) Scarlett Red (2) (Sebastian & Talia part 2, Novel) Blackest Red (3) ( Sebastian & Talia part 3, Novel) Gold Shimmer (4) (Cass & Calder part 1, Novel) Steel Rush (5) (Cass & Calder part 2, Novel) Black Platinum (6) (Sebastian & Talia) - Novel) Reddest Black (7) (Sebastian & Talia) - Novel - October 24, 2017
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#8

Blood Rose

2018

A stand alone novel in the best selling IN THE SHADOWS series A photographer with a dark past. A former SEAL without a family. He'll do whatever it takes to protect the woman he loves. Calder Blake lost everything: his mother, his father, his very identity. Until Cass, he didn’t believe he deserved to be a Blake, where family and loyalty always come first. But what if Cass can’t give Calder what he needs to move on from his broken past? Or worse, what if someone’s determined that Cass will never get a chance to become a Blake? DEAR READERS: BLOOD ROSE is a stand alone story, but if you haven’t read how Cass and Calder’s love story first started, you can do so through GOLD SHIMMER and STEEL RUSH. Not only do you get to take the journey with Cass and Calder, but you’ll also get to visit with Sebastian and Talia, since they play key roles in Cass and Calder’s story. :) IN THE SHADOWS SERIES: NOW AVAILABLE… Mister Black (1) (Sebastian & Talia Part 1, Novella) Scarlett Red (2) (Sebastian & Talia Part 2, Novel) Blackest Red (3) (Sebastian & Talia Part 3, Novel) Gold Shimmer (4) (Cass & Calder Part 1, Novel) Steel Rush (5) (Cass & Calder Part 2, Novel) Black Platinum (6) (Sebastian & Talia, Stand alone Novel) Reddest Black (7) (Sebastian & Talia, Stand alone Novel) COMING… Blood Rose (8) (Cass & Calder, Stand alone Novel) - July 2018 TBA (9) (A Stand alone Novel) - March 2019
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#9

Noble Brit

2019

Dennet Barasa. British. Former MI6. Bodyguard for BLACK Security. Controlled and cool under pressure, he's about to meet his match in a petite heiress, who will be his toughest assignment yet. When I lost everything I ever cared about, guarding the Blake family became my life. I’ve spent years protecting the wealthy family like they were my own. Until I was assigned Mina Blake. Beautiful and intelligent, she’s infuriatingly stubborn as she challenges me. She’s also a delightful storm, tearing up the roadblocks around my heart faster than I can rebuild them. But someone is after Mina, and as the danger closes in from all sides, I’m finding it harder to separate my head from my heart. She is everything I thought I would never have in my life. And I will do whatever it takes to keep her forever. ​ Dear Readers: NOBLE BRIT is a stand alone story set in the IN THE SHADOWS world. IN THE SHADOWS SERIES: NOW AVAILABLE… Mister Black (1) (Sebastian & Talia Part 1, Novella) Scarlett Red (2) (Sebastian & Talia Part 2, Novel) Blackest Red (3) (Sebastian & Talia Part 3, Novel) Gold Shimmer (4) (Cass & Calder Part 1, Novel) Steel Rush (5) (Cass & Calder Part 2, Novel) Black Platinum (6) (Sebastian & Talia, Stand alone Novel) Reddest Black (7) (Sebastian & Talia, Stand alone Novel) Blood Rose (8) (Cass & Calder, Stand alone Novel) Noble Brit (9) (Mina & Den, A Stand alone Novel) COMING… Black and Red (10) (Talia & Sebastian, A Stand alone Novel) - December 2019
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#10

Black and Red

A Billionaire SEAL Story

2020

A high-stakes, standalone novel set in the bestselling IN THE SHADOWS world featuring a billionaire former SEAL and an investigative journalist. When a Blake is taken, Sebastian and Talia will discover just how strong their bond and trust in each other is in order to find the culprit before it’s too late to save their family. With everything to lose, working together, no matter the circumstance, is critical to their success. IN THE SHADOWS SERIES: NOW AVAILABLE… Mister Black:(1) (Sebastian & Talia Part 1, Novella) Scarlett Red: (2) (Sebastian & Talia Part 2, Novel) Blackest Red(3) (Sebastian & Talia Part 3, Novel) Gold Shimmer(4) (Cass & Calder Part 1, Novel) Steel Rush(5) (Cass & Calder Part 2, Novel) Black Platinum(6) (Sebastian & Talia, Stand alone Novel) Reddest Black(7) (Sebastian & Talia, Stand alone Novel) Blood Rose(8) (Cass & Calder, Stand alone Novel) Noble Brit (9) (Mina & Den, Stand alone Novel) COMING… ​ Black and Red(10) (Sebastian & Talia, Stand alone Novel)

Author

P.T. Michelle
P.T. Michelle
Author · 16 books

New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestselling author of the IN THE SHADOWS and BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS series. Sign up for P.T. Michelle's free NEWSLETTER to be instantly informed when the next IN THE SHADOWS or BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS book is released. Go here to sign up: http://eepurl.com/jriS9 Come chat with P.T and other fans on P.T.'s Facebook Join P.T.'s Facebook Readers' Group Instagram

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Current books in P.T.'s Contemporary Romance series IN THE SHADOWS, a New York Times, USA Today and International bestseller.: IN THE SHADOWS SERIES: NOW AVAILABLE… MISTER BLACK (1) (Sebastian & Talia Part 1, Novella) SCARLETT RED (2) (Sebastian & Talia Part 2, Novel) BLACKEST RED (3) (Sebastian & Talia Part 3, Novel) GOLD SHIMMERr (4) (Cass & Calder Part 1, Novel) STEEL RUSH (5) (Cass & Calder Part 2, Novel) BLACK PLATINUM (6) (Sebastian & Talia, Stand alone) REDDEST BLACK (7) (Sebastian & Talia, Stand alone) BLOOD ROSE (8) (Cass & Calder, Stand alone) NOBLE BRIT (9) (Mina & Den, Stand alone) BLACK AND RED (10) (Sebastian & Talia, Stand alone) COMING… BLACK STEEL (10) (Stand alone) - December 2020 Books in P.T.'s BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS series: * ETHAN (Prequel Novella 0.5) (ETHAN is written in Ethan's point-of-view and can be read before or after BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS and LUCID) * BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS (Book 1) * LUCID (Book 2) * DESTINY (Book 3) * DESIRE (Book 4) * AWAKEN (Book 5)

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