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Happy New Year from Author Carolyn M. Bowen – Thank You Readers & Get Ready for What’s Coming in 2026!

🎉 Happy New Year from Author Carolyn M. Bowen!

As we welcome a brand-new year, I want to take a moment to thank you—my incredible readers, friends, and supporters. Your encouragement, enthusiasm, and love for storytelling continue to inspire my writing journey every single day. Because of you, stories live, characters breathe, and new adventures are born. You make this writing life meaningful, joyful, and deeply rewarding, and for that I am profoundly grateful.

This past year has been filled with milestones, growth, and unforgettable moments in The Family Legacy Series. Your messages, reviews, and excitement for each new chapter mean more than words can express. As we move into this exciting new year, I look forward to sharing even more thrilling journeys, emotional twists, and unforgettable characters with you.

📚 If you haven’t yet begun—or want to revisit the adventure—now is the perfect time to dive into:

The Family Legacy Series

  • The Death of Me – Book 1
  • Legacy of Shadows – Book 2

These novels lay the foundation for what’s coming next… and believe me, you’ll want to be ready. A brand-new installment in The Family Legacy Series is coming your way in 2026, and it’s going to be powerful, suspenseful, and worth the wait!

Thank you again for being part of this literary journey. Here’s to new stories, new thrills, and another amazing year together. Wishing you health, happiness, and unforgettable adventures—on and off the page.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Carolyn M. Bowen

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🌟 The Family Legacy Series by Carolyn Bowen – A Thrilling Journey Through Secrets, Power, and Redemption

If you’re looking for a heart-racing, emotionally charged crime thriller series, look no further than The Family Legacy Series by award-winning author Carolyn Bowen. This gripping collection delves into the tangled web of family loyalties, deadly secrets, and the unstoppable quest for truth and justice.

🔪 Book 1: The Death of Me
Meet David, the son of a powerful crime family who dares to forge his own path. When betrayal strikes from within, he must rely on instinct, intelligence, and courage to survive. A psychological thriller filled with international intrigue, The Death of Me is a must-read for fans of compelling heroes and high-stakes drama.

🌒 Book 2: Legacy of Shadows
Picking up where the first book left off, Legacy of Shadows takes readers deeper into David’s world. As alliances shift and ghosts of the past resurface, he confronts haunting truths about his lineage. This suspenseful continuation explores the cost of power—and the resilience it takes to rise from the ashes of betrayal.

Whether you’re starting with Book 1 or diving straight into Book 2, The Family Legacy Series offers a gripping blend of crime, suspense, and emotional depth. With richly drawn characters and evocative settings, Carolyn Bowen crafts a story you won’t be able to put down.

📚 Available now on Amazon in eBook, Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle Unlimited. Start reading today and discover why readers are calling this series “addictive,” “unforgettable,” and cinematic.

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Unveiling Legacy of Shadows: A Tale of Love, Loyalty, and Betrayal

Hello, dear readers!

I am excited to bring you some fantastic news! Legacy of Shadows, Book 2 in The Family Legacy Series, is now available for a special limited-time offer! From September 3rd, 8 am PST, through September 10th, you can get the eBook for just $1.99. Suppose you enjoy being transported to picturesque settings filled with intrigue, romance, and suspense. In that case, this is your chance to follow David’s journey through the enchanting landscapes of Tuscany, Italy, and the historic streets of Savannah, Georgia.

About Legacy of Shadows

When family loyalties clash with deadly ambitions, who can you trust? Set in the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, Legacy of Shadows thrusts you into a gripping world of love, betrayal, and dangerous secrets. David, the heir to the prestigious Mandarino Estate, is caught in a tangled web of family rivalries and criminal threats. His wife, Zana, lies in a coma after a brutal attack, and whispers of betrayal echo through his closest circles. Could his own blood brother be behind the deadly conspiracy?

David’s search for answers takes him across continents to Savannah, Georgia, where a fleeting affair resurfaces with shocking news—a child he never expected. Between protecting his family, confronting old sins, and navigating the ruthless underworld of mafia power struggles, David is forced to make choices that could either save or destroy everything he holds dear.

In this pulse-pounding thriller, every decision could be the one that topples his empire. Can David outsmart his enemies and secure his family’s legacy, or will he lose it all to the shadows lurking in the dark? Dive into Legacy of Shadows, where every page crackles with tension, passion, and high-stakes drama.

A Chance to Read Both Books in the Series!

For those who haven’t yet read the first book, The Death of Me, it’s often said that the experience of Legacy of Shadows is even richer after immersing yourself in the world established in Book 1. Good news – both books are currently available for FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Here’s your chance to read The Family Legacy Series from the beginning and see why readers are enthralled by this multi-layered, suspenseful saga. Click the link below to order both novels.

Amazon Author Page

Your Thoughts Matter to Me

I truly hope you enjoy reading Legacy of Shadows as much as I enjoyed writing it. It’s a story filled with passion, tension, and the resilience of the human spirit, all set within the lush landscapes of Italy and the rugged, unpredictable terrains of personal loyalty and love.

If you feel inspired, I’d love for you to share your thoughts on Amazon and your favorite book platforms. Your reviews mean the world to me and help other readers discover the twists and turns of the Mandarino family saga.

Thank you for your continued support and for sharing this journey with me. Here’s to many more stories and adventures to come!

Warm regards,

Carolyn Bowen