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Surprised by Shadows: New Hope Series ~ Book 2 Kindle Edition

by Karen J. Hasley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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New Hope, Nebraska, is the kind of town that minds its own business and accepts people – even strangers, even single women – without comment or criticism. Exactly the kind of place painter Sheba Fenway is looking for. Along the way other things happen, like friends and a successful business and a comfortable home, but for Sheba, it’s always and only about her art. That’s all she has room for in her life and in her heart.Until one August when Sheba’s past comes calling, and suddenly her life isn’t just about painting any more. Now it’s about family and keeping them safe. Before the smoke clears, Sheba will come face to face with fear, danger, and evil. With love, too, something she never wanted and didn’t have time for. Or so she thought. In the end, if she’s smart and fearless enough, Sheba Fenway may live to find out how much a woman’s life – and heart – can truly hold.

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"Book Two [of the New Hope series] brings forward ...Bathsheba Fenway, who is the town's dressmaker and tailor.She runs her business professionally, but to be honest, she's working only to make enough money to support her true vocation, painting landscapes.
Sheba is perfectly content living alone, supporting the Merchants' Association and avoiding small children. ... One day the Merchants' Association agrees to host a traveling theater troupe to perform at the music hall, and most of the town turns out for the show.Sheba enjoys the entertainment until the melodrama begins,when she recognizes one of the performers, a figure from her past. This will bring heartache for Sheba and disaster for the town.
There is some romance included in this very enjoyable book, but the story is not given over to it; Sheba is doing fine without a man in her life, and she does fine with one. It's nice to see a romance be a side plot without overthrowing a story."(Akron Beacon Journal 08/19/2018)
"With the end of the year, it's time to look back at some of the best books of 2018. In fiction, "What We Carry With Us" by Cuyahoga Falls author Karen J. Hasley is an exceptional Western mystery with a bit of romance, and the New Hope series is continued by the equally fine "Surprised by Shadows." All her books are about intelligent, resourceful women."

About the Author

Karen J. Hasley grew up in America's heartland.Research into 17th-century female poets showed her the rich treasures in women's lives of the past, and in 2006 Karen's first novel, "Lily'sSister," hit the stands. The rest is, quite literally, history. 
  Do you recognize these American women? Jane Addams. Ida B.Wells-Barnett. Dr. Alice Hamilton. Dr. Kate W. Barrett. DonaldinaCameron. Gertrude Stein. Mary Cassatt. You'll find them all in Karen'sbooks, which often intertwine the lives of fictional heroines andhistorical real-life women so closely and convincingly that you may need a history book to figure out which is which. 
  Hasley's 6-book Laramie Series spans the years 1880 to 1919 withsatisfying stories from America's past, each with a competent,courageous woman at its center. The books stand independently and in any order. One reviewer wrote that "Hasley's impeccable writing" offered a"satisfying read from beginning to end." (ABJ, 2006) 
  The author's first stand-alone novel "The Dangerous Thaw of EttaCapstone" was a quarter finalist for Amazon's 2013 Breakthrough Novel of the Year, the PW review stating it was "subtle and effective.""Magnificent Farewell," a second stand-alone set in World War I, was a"highly recommended" finalist in the 2016 Wishing Shelf Book Awards.  
  In 2014, Karen offered readers a trio of light-hearted Victorianromances. The Penwarrens Series ~ "Claire, After All," "Listening toAbby," and "Jubilee Rose" ~ is an affectionate, admiring homage toGeorgette Heyer. 
    Karen returned toAmerica's heartland in 2017 with a new series set in 19th-century NewHope, Nebraska. As readers have come to expect, book 1 "What We CarryWith Us" offers mystery, history, and romance with an engaging,strong-minded woman at its core. Visit New Hope again in book 2,"Surprised by Shadows," for another rousing adventure featuring one ofHasley's signature heroines. 

Remarkable women. Unforgettable stories.  All in historical settings.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F21HJC6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (June 25, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 25, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1677 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 90 ratings

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Karen J. Hasley grew up in America's heartland. College research into 17th-century female poets showed her the rich treasures in women's lives of the past, and in 2006 Karen's first novel, "Lily's Sister," hit the stands. The rest is - quite literally - history.

Do you recognize these American women? Jane Addams. Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Dr. Alice Hamilton. Dr. Kate W. Barrett. Donaldina Cameron. Gertrude Stein. Mary Cassatt. You'll find them all - and then some -in Karen's books, which intertwine the lives of fictional heroines and historical real-life women so closely and convincingly that you may need to check a history book to figure out which is which.

Hasley's 6-book Laramie Series spans the years between 1880 and 1919 with satisfying stories from America's past, each with a competent, courageous woman at its center. The books can stand independently and be enjoyed in any order. One reviewer wrote that "Hasley's impeccable writing" offered a "satisfying read from beginning to end."(ABJ, 2006)

The author's first stand-alone novel "The Dangerous Thaw of Etta Capstone" was a quarter finalist for Amazon's 2013 Breakthrough Novel of the Year, the PW review stating that it was "subtle and effective." "Magnificent Farewell," a second stand-alone novel set during World War One, was a "highly recommended" Finalist in the 2016 Wishing Shelf Book Awards.

In 2014, Karen offered readers a trio of light-hearted Victorian romances. The Penwarrens Series ~ made up of "Claire, After All," "Listening to Abby," and "Jubilee Rose" ~ is the author's affectionate, admiring homage to Georgette Heyer.

Karen recently returned to America's heartland with the first book of a new series set in 19th-century New Hope, Nebraska. Of the book, one major newspaper review read, "... a lot of mystery, a realistic Western flavor, some romance, and some very fine writing ... Not a note strikes false in this exceptional story. Hasley continues to get better and better as she finds new heroines." (Akron Beacon Journal, 1/14/18) As readers have come to expect, "What We Carry With Us" (2017) offers mystery, history, and romance with an engaging, strong-minded woman at its center.

Return to New Hope in book 2 of the series, "Surprised by Shadows," (2018) and again in book 3, "Through Seasons of Fire." (2019) The people of New Hope, Nebraska, are worth a return visit!

Remarkable women. Unforgettable stories. All in historical settings.

Visit www.karenhasley.com to learn more.

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Loves to Read
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2018
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This author is one of my favorites for historical westerns. I've read many of her books, including the first in the New Hope Series. Surprised by Shadows is another fantastic read. Hasley's heroines are strong, independent women and her heroes are even stronger and so swoon-worthy. Her writing and research is meticulous, in my opinion. Once I started this book, I didn't want to put it down. It's a stand-alone, so you don't need to read the first in this series to enjoy all the characters, but I definitely recommend reading that one, too. I always look forward to her next book.
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Dean braun
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely word picture
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2022
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About small town life near the end of the 19th it's people and its makeup. Some sadness..lots of growth pains.
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RedRedtheycallmeRed
3.0 out of 5 stars A story that's both sweet and sad
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2018
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I didn't like this book as much as the first book in this series, What We Carry With Us. It was well written, but it didn't grab my interest as quickly. Perhaps it's because I read them back to back, but too much time was spent covering what happened in the first book. It was slow to get to the story.

Sheba was an independent woman, almost too much so, as she discovers by the end of the book. I appreciated how everything she went through made her look at her fellow New Hope inhabitants in a new light and with newfound respect. It showed good character growth, and made Sheba a little more likable. Her passion was painting, but she needed more than just that in her life.

There was some romance in this book, but I couldn't help but shake my head that it took SIX YEARS to go anywhere. If there had been no crisis, would they have just pined for each other from afar? It seemed so bizarre, especially for that time period.

Sheba's past catches up to her over the course of the book, and near the end when everything hits the fan, I became really invested. The ending was both sweet and quite sad.

I hope there will be a book about Lizbeth, I want to know her story.
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Lynn Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars Sheba is an intriguing character
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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I identified with from the beginning of the book. It was very hard to put the book down. Strong women in a time when they needed to be without modern conveniences.
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Margaret H
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2019
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I really get taken away with the stories of this author. All her characters have great dimension. Keep writing please and thank you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Real life characters
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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I so enjoy a heartwarming story of friendship, turmoil and dilemmas to be considered and lived out
A timeless tale of new hope, yet fraught with intrigue and mystery too. A good read
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5.0 out of 5 stars If we took better care of each other
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
This is a book that draws you in and makes you think and feel. You experience the joy, growth and heartache of the people of New Hope. I hope there are more in this series. Truly enjoyed both books.
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Mary collins
5.0 out of 5 stars Touching story
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2018
I love the way this author writes. Mystery and lots of human interests in this book. Will definitely be reading more of her books.
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