From romantic suspense author Tara Thomas comes the explosive next novella, Hidden Fate, in the brand-new romantic suspense Sons of Broad series. Welcome to the sultry streets of Charleston, where simmering desire and dark danger rule… He’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe… Someone wants Janie dead. Brent will do anything to protect her from a ruthless killer’s hunt. But an enemy this … anything to protect her from a ruthless killer’s hunt.
But an enemy this powerful won’t give up easily….
And danger and passion will explode as they fight for each other.
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Hidden Fate is the second novella in the Sons of Broad series and picks up right where Shattered Fear left us. Whoever has been snatching and killing the girls has ramped up their efforts in stalking Janie. Much of this book is Brent and Janie wracking their brains trying to figure out who it could be.
Now that Janie has been released from the police force, her and Brent are left to their own devices of trying to figure out what clues they may be missing. Her friend Alyssa has been assigned to the case and she and her boyfriend, Mac do what they can to provide info to Janie without getting Alyssa in trouble. Janie feels like she’s missing something, but can’t quite put her finger on it.
Brent has been struggling with a job offer he’s been offered in Washington D.C. but now that Janie doesn’t work for the force anymore, what is left to keep her in Charleston? Can he talk her into going with him? The feelings he has for Janie are unlike any he’s ever experienced with a woman before, and he knows this is the real deal. Does she feel the same way?
We get a few little glimpses of the mysterious Gentleman, who is putting the pressure on the stalker to get things handled, otherwise he’s going to demand the stalker’s own girlfriend for his “collection” Hmmm I can’t wait to find out exactly what this collection is.
Again the suspense builds to a crescendo at the end, and just when Janie comes to the realization she knows who her stalker is, we end on another little cliffhanger!
I like how Tara is building this story up and leading us to the dramatic conclusion. At least, I hope that’s where we’re heading! I don’t know how much more suspense I can take!
On to Twisted End to see what happens!
NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press provided me an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
After Janie gets fired for refusing to back down from the investigation into the serial killer, she and Brent find themselves targets of a stalker. The stalker lovingly leaves little “presents” for Janie to find. Brent wants nothing more than to steal Janie away from all the drama but there is no way Janie will back down.
We get to see more of Alyssa and Bea and the action and tension increases as The Gentleman’s accomplice gets closer and closer to taking out Janie.
Great story and the intriguing characters really capture your attention.
This is the second of this trilogy prequel and things have really moved along. The killer has Janie in his sites and now we know who the killer is and yes, I had it right. Not sure what made me think it was him in the first book but that feeling is proven. There are some broken threads of the story but overall it works and I’m enjoying this story. Make sure you read Shattered Fear before this one or you will be lost.
Janie has been fired from the police for getting involved with a suspect. Brent was a suspect in women’s kidnapping and a murder but was cleared. Now the killer is leaving Janie death threats and she moves in with Brent. The killer knows too much about Janie’s movements and follows them to D.C. where they are moving to in a couple of weeks. When an explosion occurs at a picnic, Janie is taken by the killer. Can Brent find her before it’s too late?
Cliffhanger. Short. Suspenseful. The second in this series. Can’t wait for the next one.
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Hidden Fate written by Tara Thomas
5 Stars
Hidden Fate is part of the Sons of Broad series. I love how it picked up from Shattered Fears cliffhanger. The beginning of Hidden Fate does recap a bit so you aren’t lost, but if you remember the storyline and are anxiously awaiting the rest of the story (like myself) you won’t feel it’s too repetitive.
“For the next little while, they allowed their bodies to communicate for them.”
This book also kept me at the edge of my seat, guessing along with the characters of who could be the stalker. My heart was pounding yet I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. This book has it all…chemistry, mystery, fear, suspense, love and another cliffhanger!
“Make no mistake about it. There will be funeral flowers needed fourteen days from now. The question is, who will they be needed for?”
In Hidden Fate we revisit the couple we met in Shattered Fear, and continue to follow them on their journey, and just as the first installment this one is thrilling, dangerous, and lots of fun to devour!
Janie has since been relived of her position with the force, but that doesn’t seem to deter her from wanting to hunt down the man referred to the Gentleman, the one who seems to have his sights set on her and wanting her dead. So, of course the game of cat and mouse is still in full force, as is her developing relationship with wealthy businessman Brent Taylor. Brent is determined to keep her safe, and thinks taking their relationship to the next level, and sharing a home together might just be a way to do that, but Janie has her reservations. So there is a lot to be discovered, and some things left up in the air, and sure to be answered in the next installment, can’t wait to get my hands on it, and get my answers!!
If you like romantic suspense then I highly recommend you check this series out, it sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and flying through the pages!!
3.5 stars–HIDDEN FATE is the second of three parts in the introductory story line of Tara Thomas’ (aka Tara Sue Me) SONS OF BROAD romantic, suspense series. This is police officer /investigator Janie Roberts, and wealthy playboy philanthropist Brent Taylor’s continuing story line. HIDDEN FATE should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately following the events of part one Shattered Fear.
NOTE: If you have not read part one Shattered Fear, there may be some spoilers in my review.
Told from several third person points of view including Janie and Brent HIDDEN FAT is part two of a three-part serial that focuses on a potential serial killer, and a number of missing and murdered young women in the Charleston area. Former police officer Janie Roberts has been targeted by a potential serial killer-a killer that seems all to familiar to our story line heroine. From Charleston to Washington DC, Janie and her new beau Brent Taylor will find themselves the victim of a stalker who knows a little too much about their whereabouts, and their daily destinations. What ensues are the on-going threats against Janie Roberts, and the fall out when Janie becomes the captive of a once-friendly face.
HIDDEN FATE is another quick read; a suspenseful build up that follows a madman as he is forced to make good on a promise to ‘The Gentleman’ in charge. The premise is intriguing and engaging; the romance continues to develop towards a happily ever after. HIDDEN FATE ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.
I will add, that in all honesty, I am not a fan of serialized novels, and my rating would have been higher if I did not have to review a little at a time. It is difficult to comment for any serialized story line, when there is little to no difference between each progressive instalment on the author’s writing style, world building etc. A serialized novel is ONE book that has been divided into several instalments with each successive instalment furthering the story-thusly-writing a myriad of reviews for a partial story tends to focus on the events and not on any particular changes to writing skill, structure and sound.
This review is for the three Sons of Broad prequels: Shattered Fear, Hidden Fate & Twisted End.
Strong, compelling characters pull readers into a thrilling story that fills readers with suspense and holds them hostage until the very end. This new series is off to a strong start with a series of three prequels that are fast paced, full of edge of the seat suspense, lifelike characters and steamy romance.
The author brought the story to life with well written words that provided vibrant imagery that makes it easy for the readers to picture each and every scene which keeps them glued to the pages and embroiled in the thrilling danger with surprising twists that keep readers guessing and a romance that is sweet and steamy. The first two prequels Shattered Fear and Hidden Fate end is hair raising cliffhangers, so you do have to read all three to get to the happily ever after but even with the romantic conclusion for Janie and Brent, there are still mysteries to be solved and bad guys to catch so the series will continue with the first full length novel Darkest Night and I am looking forward to reading the coming books in the Sons of Broad series.