This is the 3rd and final book in this series. The Benedict family is being targeted by an unknown person named “Gentlemen. Kipling is the oldest brother and when he finds out his half-sister is missing he and Alyssa must work together to find her? This is a fast-paced romance that keeps you on the edge of you seat from beginning to end. I liked the characters as well as the story. An entertaining read.

Thanks Netgalley for an ARC to read and give my honest opinion.

My honest opinion is to not pick up book three in a series that you need to have read the first two in order to follow anything. Story was great, world building a plus, but for heavens sake please let us know that this is book three and not a stand alone. Kipling and Alyssa had some smoking chemistry. He seemed to like her just because she objected to everything he said....no matter how trivial. Those are usually the most combustible relationships and they were hot. The storyline however was immersed in the first two in the series since I couldn't follow a damn thing. Three stars for what I did follow.

3.75 stars--BROKEN PROMISE is the third full-length instalment in Tara Thomas’ contemporary, adult SONS OF BROAD romantic suspense series.This is Charleston Police Officer Alyssa Adams, and billionaire businessman Kipling Benedict’s story line. BROKEN PROMISE can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order for cohesion and backstory as there is a continuing premise and theme throughout.


Told from several third person points of view including Alyssa and Kipling BROKEN PROMISE follows the building but forbidden relationship between Charleston Police Officer Alyssa Adams, and billionaire Kipling Benedict. Weeks earlier Officer Adams arrested Kipling Benedict on suspicion of murder but in the ensuing time Alyssa is all too well aware that there is more going down than meets the eye. With the body count rising, and each successive murder linked back to the Benedict brothers and their significant others, Alyssa’s own family history begins to unravel as threats against our heroine finds Kipling and Alyssa working together to reveal the truth. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Alyssa and Kipling, as they are pulled into a game of cat and mouse wherein Alyssa and Kipling have been targeted by someone from the past.

BROKEN PROMISE is the culmination of several story lines including the original three-part serial that focused on deception and revenge; jealousy and envy. The Benedict brothers have been pulled into the ‘Gentleman’s’ game of vengeance, a game that involved murder, torture and the ultimate act of betrayal. The premise is entertaining and engaging; the characters are charismatic; the romance is passionate and fated. I did struggle with the slow progress of events throughout the story; I am hoping the author has plans for Jade.

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I have read all the books in this stunningly taut series and am so happy that they continue to go from strength to strength!

Benedict Brother could come across as posh, self entitled and privileged, but they have a strong sense of their place in the world, what they can do to enrich others and what good they can do with their vast wealth.

Charleston almost becomes another character in the book! I've never been to the USA and I found myself googling streets and other places so I could picture them more clearly in my head.

Alyssa is still coming to terms with how close she was to danger and the revelations of her former boyfriends entanglement in the plans of "The Gentleman". Kipling, eldest of the Benedict brothers, manages to convinces her to include him in her investigation into TG and also the search for his alleged half-sister who managed to make herself missing once again.

The plot is tightly wound and the characters are put through the wringer emotionally and psychologically before the stunning conclusion. There are still a few red herrings to lead you astray!

There is so much to this story I don’t know where to begin. I loved the other books in this series so I was really looking forward to this book. The author sure didn’t disappoint me. This is so intense. Alyssa and Kipling are what I would have thought of as totally incompatible yet the author provides a path to put them together. So many things are answered in this story that I don’t want to give away any spoilers but I will say I am completely happy with the answers and the ending. This author has made me a complete follower.

I really enjoyed this series and I recommend reading it in order for maximum entertainment. Kipling and Alyssa’s relationship builds over the first two books and comes together in this story. I appreciated how the author built their relationship up but I wasn’t quite a fan of their insta-love in book three. You get to find out who The Gentleman is which is exciting. However, **SPOILER** when he was named I was confused to who this person actually was and I had to go looking back in previous books to figure it out. Kind of a let down. I still did enjoy this book and would definitely recommend it.

The third and final book in the Sons of Broad series and it’s really good! This book is a good mix of steamy romance and suspense. Like a puzzle falling into place, it gives the readers all the answers we’ve been looking for. This series is a great read!!

This is a fast-paced, sexy romantic suspense story. Alyssa is my favorite heroine of the series and Kipling was always the most mysterious brother for me. While The Gentleman was who I thought it was, there are plenty of twists and surprises involved in the reveal. Everything is wrapped up in a way that makes sense and does justice to the series. I will definitively be reading whatever comes next by this author!

BROKEN PROMISE written by Tara Thomas
4 stars


“Welcome back. I’m going to make you wish you stayed away.”

This book ties up all the loose ends, answers your questions and does not leave you with a cliffhanger...just leaves you wanting more pages. You will fall more in love with The Benedict’s.

“The mind is the best weapon there is...”

This book is filled with mystery, fear, hope, revenge, regret, mind games, loyalty and chemistry. This book takes you on a twisted journey. You will be trying to figure out who The Gentleman is and how he fits into the puzzle~right alongside the Benedict’s.

“...you have to forgive yourself and move on. You’re too good of a person to be alone forever because someone you had no control over did something horrible.”

It seems I find a lot of new to me authors by starting one of their series anywhere but the beginning. Such is the case with Tara Thomas. This is the third book in her Sons of Broad series and I now have to go back and read the first two since I want to know the stories of Kipling's brothers and their relationships as well.

Edge of your seat suspense as this tale unfolds. The case seems to have connections to not only to the Benedict family, but also to the death of Alyssa's sister.

Twists and turns even as the attraction between Kipling and Alyssa gets steamier. Topped off by an OMG I didn't see that coming!

Don't miss this page turning read!

Finally, all the answers are revealed! We find out who The Gentleman is. Everything is brought together perfectly in this book. It’s a great romantic thriller with a lot of steamy scenes. I would recommend reading the first two books in the series to fully appreciate the sequence of events and how everything is tied together. The first two books are just as thrilling.

This book is the third installment in the Sons of Broad series, but despite that fact it can be read as standalone. I haven't read the previous installments (I'm planning to, tho) but I didn't need it in order to understand the story. The author explain briefly previous situations to keep the reader updated and develop a plot full of suspense and passion.

The lead characters, Alyssa and Kipling, had a rocky start but since the very first page you can feel the tension and the chemistry between them. The way the story is constructed let you spy in their minds, to explore what are they thinking every moment, and it was cool to experiment through them the fear and insecurities, but also the heat and the longing, the passion and the discovery of love.

But this story isn't about romance. Or isn't just about romance. It's also a thriller. Alyssa's sister disappeared and was killed over a decade ago, and she has dedicated her life to bring justice to families in the same situation as hers. She has some clues about her sister's case but that murder wasn't solved. But then she find the connection between her sister's case and a new one, and the hope to discover what happened blooms again.

Kipling discover, soon after his brother's wedding, that his recently found sister has been kidnapped so he'll ask Alyssa's help to find her. But the case is more complicated that they imagined, and the connection between Jade's disappearance and Alyssa's sister will put both of them in danger.

The thrilling situations Kipling and Alyssa will be involved in will lit the fire between them. Even if they try to deny their attraction, that fire will be hot enough to burn their defenses and make them surrender to a passion like no other.

There were a few moments in Broken Promise were I felt the author could have feed the suspense a little more, but the book was pretty cool. I liked the buildup between Kipling and Alyssa, not just the romance between them but how they teamed up to find Kipling's sister and solve Alyssa's case. The villain in the story, The Gentleman, was creepy AF and he had some impressive moments in the book while we discover what drive him to act the way he did. Maybe it was just me, but I kinda wanted more at the ending with him. I felt it was missing something. But that's probably because I didn't read the other books, so don't mind me.

Broken Promise was a fast-paced romance filled with suspense and will engage you in the story from the beginning. It was a great read and can't wait for you to read it.

This was the 3rd book in this series. I have been invested with these characters and I wanted to find out who The Gentleman was once and for all! I felt for Jade as she dealt with the demons haunting her. I wanted Kipling and Alyssa to finally succumb to the chemistry that was brewing between them! While this book didn't have as much in the romance department as previous books, I thought this one held more suspense and action. I liked the mix and I enjoyed how this story developed. I was captivated by the journey Kipling and Alyssa took to figure out the secrets, lies, and deception surrounding them. I recommend reading the previous books in the series first, but be sure to add this one to your TBR list or go ahead and read if you've read the others :)

3 1/2 stars. This author is new to me and I like her style. I did not read the other 2 books in this series but it ended up being okay to not have, although I will probably go back and read so I do get the backstory I was missing because it sounds awesome. This was a good storyline and I found it kept me interested throughout to get to the bottom of things. There is a romantic element with Alyssa and Kipling of course as this is romantic suspense, but it was not the main focal point of the story.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of this book.

This is the third book in the Sons of Broad series, and I enjoyed Broken Promise a great deal. I had eagerly waited for this conclusion of this series. I received a digital ARC from the publisher, via Net Galley, with the promise to read and review in advance of publication. My opinions are my own and are not influenced by that fact.

Broken Promise is a fast-paced, exciting read. While it doesn’t meet the traditional criteria for a romance, it definitely does as a thriller. I totally enjoyed the plot and the building of tension. The story pulled me in from the start.

I met Alyssa if the previous books and enjoyed her character quite a lot. In this book, her character becomes fully developed, and I fell in love with her. She is so dedicated to finding “The Gentleman” to the extent she puts her life in jeopardy in a big way.

I also met Kipling in the other books in this series. I really loved his character. He is willing to do whatever it takes to save his half-sister, especially after his actions in the previous book. I could really feel is anguish over his actions and his desire to right his wrongs. Ms. Thomas does a great job of redeeming his character and giving me the reasons behind his previous decisions.

The romance between Alyssa and Kipling is blazing hot and I could really see why they are attracted to each other. The emotions are strong and when they come together it’s amazing. I truly wanted them to find their well-deserved happy ending.

If you enjoy a book with plenty of action and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then you will love Broken Promise as much as I did. You will want to read the other books in this series first to really appreciate the diabolical, evil villain! But never fear, they will definitely be worth your time. The first two books are awesome as well. Happy reading!

Very very good romantic suspense story!One of my favorite genres.I was new to this author when I read the description of the book and it appealed to me so I requested it on netgalley and I’m sure glad I had the chance to review it.I wasn’t aware it was part of a series,when I realized it I went back to read the previous books.I enjoyed the characters,the pace and twists throughout the book.The family and its backround was interesting and how the Gentleman evolved was really creepy.I really liked the authors style of writing and will continue to seek out her books.

4 The Gentleman is NO Gentleman Stars!!!

Well, we finally get some answers in this last book of this amazing series. With each book I think I know who “The Gentleman” is and Ms. Thomas has proven me wrong cuz I never suspected this person!!

This book centers around the oldest Benedict brother Kipling and Alyssa Adams a local police officer. They’ve danced around each other in the previous two books so it was only a matter of time for them to finally come together! It certainly wasn’t an easy journey for our H/h.

Alyssa is determined to find out who’s behind all the murders and foul play taking place in Charleston along with truly finding out what happened to her sister all those years ago. I loved how the suspense built in this book. There were so many twists and turns and surprises that left me with my mouth gaping wide open.

There were lots of questions to be answered in this last book too….will Jade be saved? Who’s behind the Benedict company records that resulted in one family’s life being upended in more ways than they could count? And most importantly, who’s pulling all the strings and calling the plays as this suspenseful thriller comes to a crescendo?

I’m not telling you so you’ll need to read this series because it’ll have you glued to your seat deep in the not so tranquil streets of Charleston, South Carolina! I’m so glad I took a chance on this new to me author because I’m absolutely going to read all her books going forward!!

I loved this series! This is not the first book in the series and I would recommend reading all of them. Kipling and Alyssa finally got together after so much taking place with his brothers. Lots of little surprises and twist with action and some great chemistry. The characters were all fantastic and the story had lots of surprises as it progressed. I really enjoyed all of these books and the characters. I am voluntarily reviewing an arc I received.

Broken Promise was WOW!

Absolutely unpredictable, missing pieces coming together and surprises all the way.

The last part of the trilogy Sons of Broad finally reveals who is the mysterious man known as The Gentleman. Finally there is revelation of his motives and hatred against the Benedict family.

The last book is amazingly twisted. It switches between past and present. It reveals hidden secrets. You won't believe your eyes. You would never see it coming.

As for the attraction between the last and eldest Benedict's son Kipling and the beautiful smart detective Alyssa Adams...you definitely won't be disappointed.

I am glad I decided to review this trilogy as Tara Thomas was totally new author to me and I truly enjoyed her writing. Twisted, tense, hot and so much more.
Plus the bonus chapter will melt your heart.

J'avais hâte de découvrir le dénouement final de cette saga qui a su me tenir en haleine au fils des tomes. Même si lire les nouvelles n'est pas essentiel à la compréhension de la saga, je vous recommande tout de même de le faire car on va glaner quelques détails qui peuvent nous aider à la compréhension de l'intrigue et de la personnalité des personnages. Il est donc temps de découvrir qui va remporter la partie d'échecs : Le gentleman ou les frères Benedict.

Kipling Benedict est un personnage que nous avions découvert dans les précédents tomes étant donné qu'il est le frère aîné de Keaton et de Knox. Il avait été souvent inquiété par la police mais son innocence ne faisait aucun doute. Il est un fin enquêteur car grâce aux ressources familiales , il avait glané des détails de la plus haute importance. Tout remonte à l'époque de son père Franklin et on va comprendre les conséquences dans cet ultime tome. J'ai adoré depuis le début Kipling car c'est un homme qui n'a pas sa langue dans sa poche et qui défend toujours ses idées. Il manie aussi avec brio l'humour et les joutes verbales et sait être un adversaire de taille. Le passé familial sera au coeur de l'intrigue et il n'hésitera pas un seul instant pour venir à l'aide d'un membre de sa famille. Il pourra faire confiance à Alyssa pour l'aider dans sa quête et ce duo infernal pourrait faire des étincelles.

Alyssa Adams est un personnage que l'on connaît depuis le début et comme je vous l'ai dit au début de ma chronique, un pan de sa vie est dévoilé dans une des nouvelles , ce qui fait que nous devons avoir ces données en main pour tenter de mieux la comprendre. Certes il s'agit d'un détail mais il aura son importance sur le déroulé de l'intrigue. Elle fait partie des forces de police et depuis le début de la saga , elle est aux côtés des Benedicts pour mettre un terme à une affaire qui menace plus d'une personne. Flic intègre, elle ne reculera devant rien pour mener à bien son enquête et dans ce nouveau tome , nous en apprenons plus sur ses motivations et son passé. Elle aura donc un choix à faire et cela pourrait avoir un réel impact sur le dénouement final. Et si son destin était lié à celui des Benedicts?

Nous retrouvons aussi Jade dans ce dernier tome et nous avons envie de la connaître encore plus. Depuis quelques tomes, nous savons que ce personnage a vécu au coeur des ténèbres en étant aux côtés du Gentleman même si depuis le tome 2, nous constatons qu'elle remet en question ce que ce terrible personnage veut lui faire croire. Elle a compris des choses essentielles sur son passé et elle devra mettre tout en oeuvre pour s'en sortir. C'est un personnage que nous trouvons de plus en plus attachant car quand on découvre son passé familial , nous découvrons qu'elle revient de loin. Pourra t-elle enfin sortir des ténèbres ?

Bref, un nouveau et dernier tome qui reste aussi palpitant que les précédents tomes de la saga Sons of Broad. Tara Thomas a su créer une intrigue qui se dévoile au fil des tomes et qui sait tenir son lecteur en haleine. Bien qu'essentiellement un thriller, nous avons le plaisir d'avoir une pointe d'amour quand les héros découvrent ou retrouvent des femmes qui ne reculent pas devant le danger. Si vous lisez en VO, je vous recommande de découvrir cette saga palpitante.