Of Shadows & Secrets

Awarded Gold in the 2024 Bookfest and Bronze in the 2024 Readers' Favorite Awards . . .Two men. One mission. The fate of Europe - and the world - hangs in the balance.Will and Thomas, freshly christened agents in America's newly established Office of Strategic Services, are dropped into occupied France with one simple mission:Help the resistance and sabotage enemy supply lines.But nothing in war is simple.The constant fear of discovery tests the limits of Will and Thomas's relationship. They're in love, but in war, is love enough?Then a member of their team overhears a Nazi officer and a scientist discussing an insidious new weapon that could tip the balance of the war, and everything changes.Falkirk hurls two Ivy League boys into a Jason Bourne mission you can't put down.What do readers say about this series?★★★★★ "Storytelling at its best. . . made me hold my breath . ." - US Reviewer★★★★★ ". . . suspenseful, romantic, historical story that will leave the reader completely intrigued and ready for more." - US Reviewer★★★★★ ". . . well written novel with characters you root for, cheer for, embrace, and a few you despise.." - US Reviewer★★★★★ ". . . a Heart-Pounding Rollercoaster of Romance and Suspense." Australian Reviewer★★★★★ ". . . Hands down, this is the BEST f'ing book I have EVER rea . . .." - US Reviewer

Double Gold Medal winner in the 2024 Global Book Awards & BookFest international book awards competitions . . .Captured or Killed? Only the War knows.Will Shaw and his friends are typical college students, enjoying dances and parties without much care for life beyond.When Thomas, a handsome Naval officer and newly arrived student, nearly stumbles into Will and his friends, Will's heart spins, though he doesn't understand why. Sparks of something new burst within, opening his eyes to possibilities he'd never dreamed.In the giddy fog of a forbidden courtship and the safety of the campus bubble, the world's troubles seem far away.Until they aren't.German tanks roll through Europe, while Japan attacks Pearl Harbor.There's no safe place left to hide.Compelled to do their part, young people enlist in record numbers. Will and his friends join the queue.But instead of a bus headed to basic training, Will is thrust into the world of shadows and secrets.Of Shadows & Secrets is a slow-burn MM Romance wrapped in a thriller, a series that sets up many grand adventures to come.Fans of James Bond, Jason Bourne, and author Tal Bauer watch out!

A mysterious artifact. A deadly Soviet obsession. A race against time.Post-war Paris has almost been a honeymoon. Most of the remnants of occupation have been scrubbed from Napoleon's walls, and the romance of the Seine feels stronger than ever. For over a year, we've enjoyed the warmth of French hospitality as we helped the former Resistance piece their country back together.But, when America learns the Soviets are pouring resources into a frantic search for a piece of lost art, martialing spies and assets from across Europe, our idyllic moment is shattered.Now, to understand why something as simple as art has the Soviets swarming about East Berlin, we must again navigate the dangerous web of spies, double agents, and shifting loyalties. With each step we take, the mystery deepens, and the stakes for the world's newborn peace grow ever higher.As we close in on the elusive artifact, the truth behind our former ally's aims threatens to tear us apart and change the course of history.Time is running out.Beehive is fourth adventure in the Of Shadows & Secrets series, a gripping tale of espionage, love, and betrayal set against the tense backdrop of a divided, post-war Berlin.Perfect for fans of historical thrillers and mm romantic suspense, this novel will keep you riveted from the first page to the last.

Two spies. One mission. No way out.Budapest, 1948. The Soviet stranglehold on Eastern Europe tightens as paranoia and fear sweep the streets. When seasoned operatives Will Shaw and Thomas Jacobs are sent to extract a brilliant Hungarian cryptographer, they expect a dangerous but routine mission. What they don't expect is that the man refuses to defect without his kidnapped daughter.With time running out and Soviet forces closing in, Will and Thomas must navigate a city where every shadow hides an enemy, every whispered word is a betrayal, and no one can be trusted. Their only chance at escape is a last, desperate train ride toward the Austrian border, but even that is a trap waiting to be sprung. The KGB's most ruthless officer is watching their every move, and one wrong step could mean a bullet in the back-or a one-way trip to a Siberian prison camp.As the stakes rise and the mission spirals out of control, Will and Thomas find themselves fighting not just for survival, but for each other. Their love has endured war, secrets, and impossible odds, but this time, even their unbreakable bond may not be enough.For readers who love:Explosive MM romanceA devoted, long-term couple forced to put everything on the lineTense, high-stakes actionA deadly game of cat and mouseThis series is perfect for fans of Tal Bauer, Jack L. Pyke and Gregory Ashe.NOTE: While this book is a continuation of the Of Shadows & Secrets series, and readers will better enjoy the context by reading in series order, it may be read as a standalone.