Deadly Secret: A Romantic Thriller (Sons of Broad, #2)

by Tara Thomas

• ISBN10: 1250137969
• ISBN13: 9781250137968
• Publish Date: 27 March 2018
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 20 April 2021
• Imprint: St. Martin's Press
• Format: Paperback (US Mass Market)
• Pages: 320
• Language: English

Reviews

[Eve1972]

This was another great addition to this series. I enjoyed it quite a lot. The mystery aspect continues to be well done, and I am DYING to know who the GENTLEMAN is! Both main characters were likable. Although Bea drove me nuts for the first 25% and later in the book, I was left scratching my head at her TSTL move in regards to Tom. But I continue to love all three brothers.



Really the only small issue I had and have had with all the books in this series so far is the POV changes can be confusing at times. We go from one person talking to the next paragraph being someone else that has nothing to do with the previous conversation. I find it a bit jarring and befuddling at times. But after two books and three novellas, I have learned to go with the flow. Therefore yours truly is giving this one a solid thumbs up.

[Lynn]

I can't wait for the finale!

The Sons of Broad series keeps getting better and better as Bea Jacobs and Knox Benedict become the next ones to become embroiled in the mystery surrounding the Gentleman.

Unbeknown to everyone, Bea and Knox are secretly married. Knox is the upstanding brother of the Benedict family and this information alone is out of character for him. However, as deadly details unfold the pair are also pulled into the tangled web of deceit and murder.

Although I'd already worked out the discovery revealed at the end of this novel, it didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of the narrative so far. Ms Thomas has done a wonderful job of incorporating all the characters we've met previously, keeping them relevant as uncovered clues begin to fit together like a jigsaw. All the while retaining the focus on protagonist couple.

I love how the story draws you in as each new clue and twist presents itself. Some of the information is predictable, however, it doesn't lessen the overall appeal and kept me engaged and guessing the whole time. I love it when the narrative actively enticed me into trying to solve the clues while I wonder if I'm on the same train of thought as the author...or not!

Not surprisingly, I can't wait for the final conclusive instalment of this compelling series featuring Kipling and Alyssa and tentatively wonder if I've correctly guessed the identity of the Gentleman.

***arc received courtesy of St Martin's Paperbacks via NetGalley***

[Linda]

3.5 stars
Deadly Secret is filled with mystery and suspense, and both were well done. The characters were quite good, too, but there is something about the writing that made me not be completely wowed.
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