Broken Promise by Tara Thomas

Broken Promise (Sons of Broad)

by Tara Thomas

Charming on the surface, Kipling Benedict’s attitude doesn’t show his cutthroat mentality. But there’s one woman who is able to see through him to push past his hardened heart and open him up to love. That is, if he can keep her safe from the powerful man that is out to destroy them…

Haunted by her sister’s unsolved murder, Alyssa has always wanted to be the best detective, to put cases to rest so that other families don’t have to go through the pain of never knowing, like hers did. But as Alyssa digs deeper into the threat that hunts Kipling and his brothers - and brings a massive, deadly revenge plot to light - they must both find strength in their love if they are to stop their powerful foes, and keep the Benedict Family and their loved ones safe, once and for all.

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The wait is finally over as the identity of The Gentleman is revealed. I had a hunch about who he was but I'm not too proud to say my presumptive suspicion was way off.

Alyssa Adams became a police officer in the hope she could solve the crime leading to her own sister's death. During her investigations, she constantly crosses paths with the Benedict family and the oldest brother, who she once arrested is becoming more of a distraction as they both become targets of The Gentleman.

Kipling Benedict, the eldest brother with a womanising reputation like his father's. His brothers may have found their true loves, but after a humiliating break-up with a woman he loved, he has sworn off women until officer Adams catches his eye. After a family secret unfolds which connects the two, they work alongside each other as professional lines become blurred.

As I dived into Broken Promise, what surprised me the most was how the author tied up all the loose ends as the crimes in Savannah are solved. The high points in the narrative are the flashbacks giving us information about the motivation fuelling The Gentleman's crimes. These fit perfectly with the clues already identified. The romance between the protagonists is sexy and I enjoyed catching up with the other Benedict men and their women and happy the whole family are reunited with their sister. As in the earlier instalments, both have heart-warming and heartbreaking moments and a satisfying Happy Ever After.

Overall, an enjoyable romantic suspense trilogy. I read the three prequel novellas before starting this series and although it's not necessary to read them before this series, I feel they enhance the series.

***arc generously received courtesy of St Martin's Press via NetGalley***

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