“A captivating story… richly woven narrative with vivid characters. A perfect story.

THE SUN’S SHADOW

Released on January 28, 2025

Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, USA Today, Amazon Bestselling Author & Goodreads Best Fiction Finalist

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Celine’s Story

Felicity’s Story

From the bestselling author of The Storyteller’s Secret and Trail of Broken Wings comes an unflinching exploration of betrayal, forgiveness, and the healing power of a second chance.

The Sun’s Shadow

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Celine’s life is spiraling out of control. She’s in danger of losing the beloved equestrian farm that was her childhood home. Her distant husband, Eric, is devoting a suspicious amount of time to a stunning new colleague. Then her young son, Brian, receives a devastating cancer diagnosis. As her life falls apart, she faces an impossible fight.

Felicity has uprooted her career and her teenage son, Justin, to get closer to Eric. She’s tired of keeping his secrets—that Eric’s frequent “business trips” have been time spent with her and Justin. Felicity is determined to get her happily ever after, even if it means confronting Celine at a delicate time.

But when Brian’s prognosis worsens, and a transplant becomes his best chance at survival, Felicity must make a wrenching decision about her son’s well-being—and Celine must accept that the “other woman” is her only hope. 

In another life Celine and Felicity might have been friends. Can they put aside the pain between them to do what’s best for their families—and their own futures?

Released on January 28, 2025

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Praise for The Sun’s Shadow

Badani is truly gifted in her ability to weave a mesmerizing story that holds you until the last page.
This story makes you laugh, cry, yell and at the end smile for having read something that shifts your soul.
Two families brought together by tragedy but melded to one another by love. Brilliant and poignant - easily the best novel I have read this year.
From the first page it is as if you are living the story first-hand, a true testament to the author’s talents. Fully realized characters, lovely prose and a story that takes you from heartbreak to hope. I will recommend this story to everyone I know.
I will read anything written by this author.

Released on January 28, 2025