Beyond the Shadows
by Loree Lough
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Elice Glasser is a widow with three young children to raise. Cabot Murray
is an ex-cop who returns home to Freeland, Maryland, to deal with the
pain of his own tragic loss: the death of his wife and daughter in a
fiery explosion intended for him.
is an ex-cop who returns home to Freeland, Maryland, to deal with the
pain of his own tragic loss: the death of his wife and daughter in a
fiery explosion intended for him.
Grieving, their sorrow brings them together, and a friendship develops that
leads then to explore the possibility of finding love again. But
vengeful enemies and jealous rivals are determined to destroy the
peace and happiness that Elice and Cabot have found in each other’s
arms. Why are their rivals so intent on keeping Elice and Cabot
apart? Loree Lough’s latest suspenseful romance is a page-turner!
leads then to explore the possibility of finding love again. But
vengeful enemies and jealous rivals are determined to destroy the
peace and happiness that Elice and Cabot have found in each other’s
arms. Why are their rivals so intent on keeping Elice and Cabot
apart? Loree Lough’s latest suspenseful romance is a page-turner!
At last count, best-selling author Loree Lough had 115 award-winning
books (nearly 9,000,000 copies in circulation and 7 titles that
earned book-to-movie options), 68 short stories, and 2,500+ articles
in print.
books (nearly 9,000,000 copies in circulation and 7 titles that
earned book-to-movie options), 68 short stories, and 2,500+ articles
in print.
An oft-invited guest of writers’ organizations, colleges and
universities, corporate and government agencies in the U.S. and
abroad, Loree loves sharing learned-the-hard-way lessons about the
craft and the industry.
universities, corporate and government agencies in the U.S. and
abroad, Loree loves sharing learned-the-hard-way lessons about the
craft and the industry.
Once upon a time, Loree (literally) sang for her supper, performing alone
and “opening” for the likes of Tom Jones, Dottie West, The
Gatlin Brothers, and more. Though she refuses to share the actual
year when she traded her Yamaha 6-string for a wedding ring, she IS
willing to admit that, every now and then, she blows the dust off her
six-string to croon a tune or two. But mostly, she just writes (and
writes).
and “opening” for the likes of Tom Jones, Dottie West, The
Gatlin Brothers, and more. Though she refuses to share the actual
year when she traded her Yamaha 6-string for a wedding ring, she IS
willing to admit that, every now and then, she blows the dust off her
six-string to croon a tune or two. But mostly, she just writes (and
writes).
Loree and her husband split their time between a home in the Baltimore
suburbs and a cabin in the Allegheny Mountains, where she continues
to hone her “identify the critter tracks” skills. Her
favorite pastime? Spending long, leisurely hours with her
grandchildren…all seven of them!
suburbs and a cabin in the Allegheny Mountains, where she continues
to hone her “identify the critter tracks” skills. Her
favorite pastime? Spending long, leisurely hours with her
grandchildren…all seven of them!
Interview With the Author
Q: “Loree, tell us where you got the idea for BEYOND THE SHADOWS…”
A: “I read an article sometime back, about a former homicide detective who returned to his small home town, in search of peace and quiet. What he found, instead, was a place more crime-riddled than New York City, where he’d spent the bulk of his career.”
Q: “So, Cabot Murray is based on that cop?”
A: “Loosely-based. The real cop didn’t lose his wife and daughter in a fatal, fiery car wreck, as Cabot did.”
Q: “And what about Wally, the unusual fellow who lives near Elice? Was he based on a real character, too?”
A: “As a matter of fact, he was. When Larry and I bought our first house, there was a guy very much like Wally. He, too, had suffered a head injury during the war. He wasn’t as friendly or helpful as Wally, however. That part, I had to, ah, fictionalize!”
Q: “And the creepy stuff that happens to Elice? Is that based on fact?”
A: “Those things are an accumulation of news stories I’ve heard over the years. By blending them into one story, I was able to make the bad guy seem even ‘badder’!”
Q: “How long did it take to write BEYOND THE SHADOWS?”
A: “About 3 months. I started with interviews, as I always do, with people who live lives that are similar to my characters. I used to live in Freeland, so research on the area wasn’t as time-consuming or challenging as usual. I spent considerable time with police officers and attorneys, so that references to crimes—and how they’re punished—would be accurate and believable.”
Q: “What’s your favorite thing about being a published author?”
A: “Opening letters from readers (some in email, some in social media messages, some snail mail) and hearing them express why they like my novels: They identify with what the characters are going through. They know someone just like the bad guy. They got ideas about how to solve a problem—like the one a character was facing—from the novel. Almost always, they ask when “the next book in the series” will be available. Now and then, they ask if I’ve ever considered writing about a specific region, time period, or issue. And if I haven’t already … I do!”
Q: “Do you have a favorite novel … of yours, of course?”
A: “I hate to sound vague, but whichever story I’m working on at the time, that’s my favorite.”
Q: “You’ve created such interesting, unusual characters. Do you have a favorite?”
A: “Dusty Parker, hero in A Man of Honor, is right up there at the top of the list. He was everything a hero usually isn’t, and yet, his personality traits inspired hundreds of readers to write and confess ‘I fell a little bit in love with Dusty!’ Readers can’t pay authors a better compliment!”
Q: “What do you hope readers ‘get’ from BEYOND THE SHADOWS?”
A: “First, I hope they enjoy the story. Second, I hope the characters ‘ring true.’ Finally, whether they’re single-and-looking, single-and-spoken-for, or very much attached to someone, I hope they discover some truth in the old adage: ‘There’s a perfect love-match out there for everyone!’”
A: “I read an article sometime back, about a former homicide detective who returned to his small home town, in search of peace and quiet. What he found, instead, was a place more crime-riddled than New York City, where he’d spent the bulk of his career.”
Q: “So, Cabot Murray is based on that cop?”
A: “Loosely-based. The real cop didn’t lose his wife and daughter in a fatal, fiery car wreck, as Cabot did.”
Q: “And what about Wally, the unusual fellow who lives near Elice? Was he based on a real character, too?”
A: “As a matter of fact, he was. When Larry and I bought our first house, there was a guy very much like Wally. He, too, had suffered a head injury during the war. He wasn’t as friendly or helpful as Wally, however. That part, I had to, ah, fictionalize!”
Q: “And the creepy stuff that happens to Elice? Is that based on fact?”
A: “Those things are an accumulation of news stories I’ve heard over the years. By blending them into one story, I was able to make the bad guy seem even ‘badder’!”
Q: “How long did it take to write BEYOND THE SHADOWS?”
A: “About 3 months. I started with interviews, as I always do, with people who live lives that are similar to my characters. I used to live in Freeland, so research on the area wasn’t as time-consuming or challenging as usual. I spent considerable time with police officers and attorneys, so that references to crimes—and how they’re punished—would be accurate and believable.”
Q: “What’s your favorite thing about being a published author?”
A: “Opening letters from readers (some in email, some in social media messages, some snail mail) and hearing them express why they like my novels: They identify with what the characters are going through. They know someone just like the bad guy. They got ideas about how to solve a problem—like the one a character was facing—from the novel. Almost always, they ask when “the next book in the series” will be available. Now and then, they ask if I’ve ever considered writing about a specific region, time period, or issue. And if I haven’t already … I do!”
Q: “Do you have a favorite novel … of yours, of course?”
A: “I hate to sound vague, but whichever story I’m working on at the time, that’s my favorite.”
Q: “You’ve created such interesting, unusual characters. Do you have a favorite?”
A: “Dusty Parker, hero in A Man of Honor, is right up there at the top of the list. He was everything a hero usually isn’t, and yet, his personality traits inspired hundreds of readers to write and confess ‘I fell a little bit in love with Dusty!’ Readers can’t pay authors a better compliment!”
Q: “What do you hope readers ‘get’ from BEYOND THE SHADOWS?”
A: “First, I hope they enjoy the story. Second, I hope the characters ‘ring true.’ Finally, whether they’re single-and-looking, single-and-spoken-for, or very much attached to someone, I hope they discover some truth in the old adage: ‘There’s a perfect love-match out there for everyone!’”
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48 Comments
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I like the cover especially the slats of light
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Thanks for the Sweepstakes.
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I have no questions for the author.
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the cover is great
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Looks creepy like a stalker or peeping Tom.
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Looks like something suspicious is happening,
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This sounds like a great read.
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I like the cover, so mysterious.
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This cover is so eerie!
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The cover is beautiful
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This is such a great cover!
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Great cover…would like to read.
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The cover is very enticing – the concerned look on his face….staring out the window…what is on his mind. Looking forward to a good read.
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Creepy cover!
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Looks super wonderful
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The cover is awesome! Excellent artwork.
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Mysterious and creepy cover
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The cover hints at suspense and mystery. Makes me want to read the story.
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The cover gives me the chills a bit. One of those things that makes me feel like I’m being watched when I’m alone haha.
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The cover artwork looks spooky. Very good.
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The cover is very cool and the story sounds really good.
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Mysterious looking cover.
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I like the cover
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I love exciting, mystery, love stories.
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love the cover looks intriguing
