Shadow Lover: He Heard Her Cries and Out of the Shadows He Came

by Hope C. Clarke

Shadow Lover is an erotic horror about a battered woman's plight to escape the hands of her abusive husband and his determination not to let her go. After a miraculous surgery, an unyielding love... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1929279000
• ISBN13: 9781929279005
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: New Hope Books
• Length: 225 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Dangerously Delicious

I had the pleasure of meeting Hope C. Clarke at the Harlem Book Fair this year and I must say, she's got it going on. Gorgeous woman and very approachable. I finally got around to reading Shadow Lover and the book is hot!!! I don't know if the girl writes erotica, mystery, horror or romance because she touched it all. Ivan Carty was brutal and sexy - what a combination! I would not have believed it possible to create such characterization. Her story line is tight too. She creates mini stories that are all linked together in the end and Ivan is tied into all of them. The girl is dangerously sexy and her writing is entertaining too. This is a must read - take it from a man who only reads non-fiction. I'm converted!!! I'm looking forward to reading Pent Up Passion.

A Brilliant read...

What saddened me about the reviewer who gave this book two stars was that she had more time to edit than appreciate. That showed me she had no need for intellectual entertainment. Rather she should try a device to reduce tension other than books. I will make no suggestions but I'm sure there are many. Merely correcting grammatical errors does not make one an authority. Thrillers are about immersion. I think the author, Hope C. Clarke, did a great job immersing you in her world. Regardless of typographical errors this book was a great read. I think it has an attitude and quality that's right for the market. Maybe that reviewer can proof read one of the books next time and ensure that such brilliant works are error-free. However, if you can't see past those minor errors, get a life.

You need to read this book !!!

There is so much that can be said for Shadow Lover ....This was a different read for me but I must say I loved it !!!!! It wasn't a realistic story especially the idea of a doctor falling in love with a battered woman, the wife of another man .Love at first sight? She was almost dead when the doctor saw her . I found that hard to believe. Compassionate yes.However this is a story not to be missed .Irvan was a crazey killer on the loose he was murdering any one he felt getting in his way .He was a control freak .I agree with one of the previous readers . Shadow Lover is an amazing story in a class by itself ! It proved that the shadow man is going to get you ! Irvan certainly got his ! This was , an amazing, entertaining, unbelievable and very good read ! I love the way the author put so much eroticism in her sex scenes . They were very steamy, at times I had to just put the book down . Then go back when I'd stop fanning ! ^5 to you Hope and please keep those scenes coming in the next books ! I will be waiting at the bookstores or computer for you next books! Thanks for a job well done ! If you have read the reviews posted on this book don't hesistant get it now ! Another 4.5 * read less than 5* but certainly more than 4* !

A Man's Quest for Control

Shadow Lover is a very well written book. Great for battered women. If you're blaming yourself, stop and read this book. It will make you change your mind.Ivan thrives on control and will stop at nothing to win it all. Angelica, a sweet and beautiful woman, made the wrong choice of marrying this man; therefore, she and everyone else who gets involved will have to pay the consequences.Hope does an exceptional job on describing the means Ivan takes to satisfy his hunger for control. He's always one step ahead of everyone, but he doesn't anticipate Angelica's departure. Watch the suspense grow. You will be on edge. Seems so real!!!

Choices and Conclusions

Shadow Lover is about the choices we make and how far we are willing to go to protect and enforce what we believe. Dr. Painkin experiences an unusual desire to protect a woman patient who is brought to the hospital requiring emergency surgery. All odds are against her. She has cerebral bleeding and a hematoma which is relentlessly squeezing her brain. Dr. Painkin along with his skilled staff realizes that their efforts are futile but a miracle happens...and the woman's life is saved. Now the doctor has to choose between ignoring the fact that a miracle has occured and allow this woman to return to the merciless hands of her husband or cross the lines of professionalism to protect her at whatever cost. There's a missing wife and an angry husband who will do anything it takes to get his wife back. Battered women you will love this one. If you think there is no way out, you want to read this one. Hope Clarke hits the nail on the head with this one. Tell your friends about it.