chymerra
Written on Feb 27, 2018
When a woman from his past named Tilly is in danger after witnessing a murder, playboy Keaton Benedict vows to do anything to protect her while an enemy waits in the shadows to destroy those closest to him.
- ISBN10 1250138000
- ISBN13 9781250138002
- Publish Date 27 February 2018
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 September 2022
- Imprint St. Martin's Press
- Format Paperback (US Mass Market)
- Pages 352
- Language English
Reviews
Eve1972
Written on Feb 13, 2018
3.5 Stars
So after reading the novellas in this series and enjoying them (for the most part), I was super curious to see how this author tackled the full-length stories. I was not disappointed. This was a pretty decent read. Oh sure the relationship was a little insta, and it had some crazy OW drama, but the mystery aspect was pretty well done. We get a tiny bit more insight into THE GENTLEMAN, and we are introduced to a new character JADE. I have a theory about Jade, and I can't wait to see if I am right or not. I loved Tilly and Keaton. Both were excellent main characters. In fact, I loved all the brothers. There was some background stuff going on during this book with both Knox and Kipling and their heroines (Bea & Alyssa). So that has me excited for those upcoming books. There was also some good sexy times sprinkled throughout. What more can you ask for? I enjoyed it. Therefore, yours truly is giving this one a solid thumb and a half up.
Lynn
Written on Feb 8, 2018
After her family lost everything after a scandal, Tilly Brock can't wait until she finished her degree because it meant she wouldn't have to work at the Charleston's upscale gentleman's club to fund her way through college. She's no longer part of Charleston's elite and Keaton Benedict's life so her focus is to finish her studies and become a teacher.
To outsiders, Keaton Benedict has it all. As the youngest of three brothers, he's expected to follow his older siblings and take on an active role within Benedict Industries, the legacy of their late father. Only despite his vast wealth, his heart longs to belongs to the young woman who disappeared from his life.
The intrigue continues as the Benedict family and Tilly are unexpectedly reunited as they're targeted by The Gentleman. Information from the past and new clues are uncovered, raising questions about Tilly's late father's connection to the scandal that ruined the family financially. The former young loves reconnect and discover their mutual feelings for each other are even stronger than before as potential danger is always in the background.
The narrative kept me engaged the whole time as we get snippets of insight into the Gentleman's world, as we watch Keaton and Tilly's romance develop whilst Charleston PD officer Alyssa Adams continues with her investigation into the abducted women and their murders as well as attention from Kipling Benedict. I wasn't familiar with this writer before this series, but I'm impressed with how effortlessly the narrative flows.
The ending for the protagonists is a satisfactory happy for now, as threads are left open to be continued in Deadly Secret #2 and Broken Promise #3… can't wait!
***arc generously received courtesy of St Martin's Paperbacks via NetGalley***
Linda
Written on Jan 27, 2018
Darkest Night was filled with suspense, and there were some truly evil characters here. While I enjoyed Tilly and Keaton, there was a bit of the damsel in distress here, just as in the prequel novella. And I'm sure I'd have enjoyed this story even more if Tilly had been a little less weepy.