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Shadows Landing: The Townsends, Book 4

By: Kathleen Brooks

Narrated by: Eric G. Dove

Wilder Townsend was just a small-town guy when he left home for college in New York City. He got a weekend job as a bouncer at the hottest nightclub in the city. The rest is history. He now owned a chain of the hottest, most luxurious, and exclusive nightclubs all over the world. Everything was going great–Wilder had moved to the small town of Shadows Landing to be closer to his family, his new clubs were thriving, and his family was happy...until a phone call changed everything. Someone was trying to ruin his clubs, and Wilder had to find out who before he lost everything he’s worked so hard to build.

Bexley Moretti had just been promoted to detective when she received her first undercover assignment. Wilder Townsend’s clubs were under investigation for serious crimes. Her mission was to get close to the enigmatic boss of WET nightclubs, a man who exuded charm and danger in equal measure, and bring him to justice.

Only, Bex’s first undercover investigation wasn’t what she expected. She didn’t expect to fall for Wilder and she didn’t expect the investigation to take a turn that landed her and Wilder in a heated battle for their lives, the clubs, and their love. As they navigate the dangerous waters of their feelings and the investigation, they find themselves in a struggle that tests their love, their loyalty, and their very lives. Can Wilder and Bex discover the source of the danger, or will they all get burned?

©2025 Kathleen Brooks (P)2025 Kathleen Brooks

Another great Kathleen Brooks story!

Great book! Loved the plot and the twist. Loved bringing in characters from both shadows Landing and Keenston. Looking forward to Holt’s story

Recommended

It took me awhile to get into this one. Something about a cop in this position rubbed me wrong. As usual Ms Brooks carried it off and it was a wonderful story with some very tense times.

Best Townsends Book yet!

I loved this book!! It is the best one yet! Action and great story!! Looking forward to the next one in the series.

The best book boyfriends around!

Kathleen Brooks has quickly become one of my favorite go-to authors and one not to be missed! She has given us well-developed characters that jump off the pages of her books, and this one does not disappoint. Wilder Townsend owns the famous exclusive nightclubs called "WET". He is strong, handsome, smart, and loyal to his family. He is also the kind of book boyfriend every girl wishes for, and new detective Bexley Moretti is the lucky lady to win his heart. She is sent undercover to find evidence of drug dealing and wrongdoing at Wilder's New York club. Everything she has been told may not be true, but will she have enough faith to find what lies behind the door of WET? Will she stick around to dig up the truth about Wilder Townsend, and can she keep her heart from clouding her judgment?

Bexley comes from a strong, large, loyal family of cops, and her brothers are on par with bringing the same level of love that the Townsends have. Talk about a match made in heaven. It was great to see Wilder receive the karma he dishes out to his sisters come back to him. The beloved "Shadows Landing", "Keeneston", and most of the "Townsend" brothers and sisters make an appearance doing just what you are expecting them to do, (Help save the day). I want to visit this town and live with these people just to be a part of the action and fun. These books are not to be missed!!!

Excellent narration by the great Eric G. Dove. He never disappoints, and he always brings these characters to life.

Another hit for Ms Brooks

I love all Ms Brooks book series and Claudia and her brothers are no exception. Wilder and Brex both have large up in your business families as well as our favorite Shadow Landings members. Another fun to read book that leaves you waiting for the next installment
Totally recommend.