Kenzie Reynolds, a doctor in 2018, is struggling to come to terms with her grandmother's deteriorating health. Meanwhile, York, her friend, meets and falls in love with Izzy, a girl beckoning him from a past timeline. York convinces Kenzie to time travel to 1865, Izzy's timeline, to save the girl's life. The two friends undertake a risky expedition into the past using a time travel device previously developed by Kenzie's grandmother. In 1865, Kenzie is kidnapped by James Adams, an injured Civil War soldier on a quest to help his war companions. The last thing Kenzie expects is to fall in love with her kidnapper. Simultaneously, York, who has also been teleported to 1865, begins to search for answers regarding Izzy's plight. With love and friendship hanging in the balance, Kenzie has some difficult decisions to make. Read Casi McLean's Between the Shadows for all the captivating details.

Between the Shadows is a riveting novel that will have your heart racing from beginning to end. This fascinating dual-romance story depicts the profound journeys of two couples who long for each other across different historical eras. Kenzie and York's time travel quest presents several complicated dilemmas that they are forced to confront along the way. Can they save their respective loved ones? Would their quest require one of them to stay in the past? Do they risk altering the course of human history? This book will certainly keep readers on their toes as Kenzie and York race to protect the people they care about. I admire how skillfully Casi McLean intertwines timelines, fates, and lineage in this book. The twists and turns woven into the storyline make this tale a rollercoaster ride packed with adventure and emotions. Readers will thoroughly enjoy the suspenseful time travel aspects as Izzy's story arc gradually unfolds and all the pieces of the puzzle fit together perfectly. Fans of historical romance with a time travel edge will undoubtedly enjoy this compelling tale.

Between The Shadows by Casi McLean continues the Lake Lanier Mysteries with a sweeping and romantic journey through time, history, and the supernatural. Kenzi Reynolds encounters the ghost of Isabelle, who is a young woman doomed to a tragic fate during the Civil War, and she’s drawn into a mission that spans centuries. Through the same time portal beneath Lake Lanier, Kenzi is transported to 1865 Georgia, where she enlists the help of locals Attaway York and the wounded but noble James Adams. As she races to change Isabelle’s destiny, Kenzi must grapple with her own future, caught between the comfort of the present and the passion she finds in the past. At the heart of it all is a powerful question: Can love not only cross timelines but also anchor a soul in the right one?

Author Casi McLean has a real eye for detail and the spirit of history, and that has resulted in a beautifully textured dual romance that’s as rich in historical authenticity as it is in emotional depth. I was swept up in the stakes of Kenzi’s journey—not just the external danger, but the internal pull between two lives. The Civil War setting is vividly drawn, and the supernatural elements heighten the story’s emotional intensity without overwhelming it. This book wraps up the Lake Lanier arc with heart, drama, and poetic closure. Overall, Between The Shadows is a satisfying and poignant conclusion to the series and a perfect novel for readers who love romantic time travel, historical depth, and the tension between destiny and choice.

Between the Shadows by Casi McLean depicts the adventures of York and Kenzi, two friends from 2018, swept into an epic time-traveling quest. Their adventure begins after York interacts with the ghostly image of Izzy, a young girl, while taking his dog for a walk around a lake. He discovers that Izzy is from 1865, and she is stuck in a time loop. She is also in grave danger. Kenzi, on the other hand, hails from a family of time travelers. She is faced with her grandmother's deteriorating condition. At the same time, she is approached by York with a unique request. He convinces her to travel to 1865 with him to rescue Izzy from her unfortunate situation. After traveling to the past, Kenzi stumbles into a dangerous dispute over some stolen Confederate gold. She crosses paths with James, an injured Civil War soldier, and they fall in love. Can the time travelers rescue Izzy from her perilous state? Will Kenzi take James back to the future with her, even if it is to save his life? Do York and Kenzi run the risk of distorting history?

Grab a copy of this exciting and captivating historical romance to find out all the enticing details. This book will instantly suck you in from the very beginning and keep you engaged until the end. It is fast-paced, with an intricate storyline blended with adventure, suspense, and romance. These elements are skillfully combined to craft a story readers will want to relive over and over again. The writing is exquisite, and the historical details are accurate. The author has done a great deal of research on the history of Georgia in the 1800s, as well as on events of the Civil War era. Casi McLean does an incredible job of merging authentic historical details with fantasy-driven events, making Between the Shadows an intriguing tale throughout. I love the York/Izzy and Kenzi/James pairings. McLean pulls off the dual love story and multiple timelines trope effortlessly. This is an unforgettable adventure for fans of action-packed historical romance. Highly recommended!

Between the Shadows is a time travel romance in the Lake Lanier Mysteries by Casi McLean. Kenzi Reynolds took time off work so she could be at home where her grandmother, Sandy, is at death's door. Never in her wildest dreams did she think that she would go back in time to 1865 without letting her family know. But when York comes to her, recounting a supernatural encounter he had with a young woman who is in dire danger, she and York use Tess to travel back in time and save Izzy O'Neal. While rushing to save Izzy, Kenzi and York face ruthless soldiers, and Kenzi is kidnapped. When Kenzi makes a split decision, she alters more than her own life. Will her family, and especially York, forgive her for her decision?

Casi Maclean has written a fast-paced, suspenseful story of love, honor, and dedication. The characters are adventurous, loyal, kind, and determined. The attention given to the historical background of the Civil War and the language differences adds to the story's authenticity. Many themes are addressed, mainly finding the person and time where you belong. Brady's apparent PTSD reminds us of the horrible effects war has on a person. Tess adds a smidgen of science fiction, providing an extra spin on the story's romance and leaving the reader with a sense of wonder. Some people feel they could be happy in another era, and in Casi's stories, they can experience this through the experiences of wonderful characters. Between the Shadows by Casi Maclean will appeal to fans of historical romance with a speculative twist rounding it off.