Beautiful Vengeance (previously published as Forbidden Promises)

Katee Robert

May 2017 · Sold by Forever

About this ebook

"Buckle up and hold on, because Forbidden Promises is breathtaking romance with heart-stopping action and unexpected twists and turns." -USA Today

Some lines should never be crossed . . . not even for love.
Sloan O'Malley just left her entire world behind-her family, her wealth, and even her real name. For the first time in her life, she's free. She can live the "normal" life she's always wanted: A life without fear. But there's nothing safe about her intensely sexy next-door neighbor.
Jude MacNamara has no room for innocence in his life. Only revenge. Still, he's never been able to walk away from the forbidden, and Sloan--who is every inch of pure, mouthwatering temptation--has forbidden written all over her. Only after it's way too late does he discover the real danger: claiming Sloan as his puts a target on her back. To protect her, Jude is willing risk everything . . . and to hell with the consequences.

Previous books in the O'Malley series:
THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT
THE WEDDING PACT
AN INDECENT PROPOSAL

Ratings and reviews

***5 ‘There’s Nowhere You Could Run’ Stars** That line not only describes Sloan and Jude’s relationship perfectly but all the crazy when it comes to The O’Malley’s and anyone who happens to be in their orbit. This book had it all for me and I had an extremely difficult time putting it down. It had humor, heart, suspense, a good dose of deliciously dirty heat and surprisingly sweet moments throughout the story that kept me turning the pages until the very end. Sloan O’Malley is the sibling that captured my interest from the start. She appeared to be the weakest of her siblings and yet I couldn’t help but think that if she had the chance she’ be just as lethal as the rest of them if the chains around her were broken and I was right. I loved watching her take chances and grow into the woman that was always there just below the surface. Jude MacNamara was an interesting character and I found it so easy to fall in love with him. His outlook on the world is definitely not the norm, but considering what his….mmm...occupation is, it’s not all that surprising. What ended up fascinating me was his code of honor as well as the fact that he is a ‘research guy’ and how it extends beyond his occupation. Despite his gruff and at times edit free way of being, he has a huge heart that beats beneath. I loved how Sloan and Jude first collided and how their relationship evolved from there. While some things happened quickly, others took their time to build and ended up smacking them both upside the head when they least expected it. I loved their interactions and how they ended up helping the other see things in a different way, even when they didn’t want to. And since nothing is ever simple in the world of The O’Malley’s lots of wrenches are thrown their way, but I really liked how they dealt with each one and how they came out stronger together in the end. As with the previous books you get much more than just the MC’s story, you get bits, pieces and teasers of what is going on in The O’Malley world and it’s done in such a way that it doesn’t distract from the main couple. It gives more depth to the world and makes you want more. There were a few a things I didn’t see coming, but I’m definitely looking forward to watching everything playout! ~ Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley & voluntarily reviewed ~

Sloan O’Malley has always stayed in the background and did everything she was told to do. Not living life to the fullest, due to her brothers always running off any guy who showed the least amount of interest, she runs away from her family, desperate to live her own life, making her own rules. She never in a million years thought that she would cross paths with someone like Jude MacNamara and Jude never thought that his entire world would change the minute Sloan enters his life, but Lord Almighty, when they do cross paths, sparks ignite into a raging inferno that none of Sloan’s brothers will be able to contain. The chemistry between Sloan and Jude is HOT. And Jude’s ‘bedside manner’ is the stuff that sexy dreams are made of…… “The truth is that I can’t look at you without wanting to strip you down, to run my hands over that tight little body of yours, to spread those sweet thighs and f*** you with my tongue until you’re screaming my name and begging for mercy.” And he knows when to just give in to his feelings….. “You’re a good girl. I don’t have to spend any time with you to know that. You deserve better than the likes of me, even for a f***. But that’s the difference between us. I’m not good. I might as well be the g**d**n devil as far as you’re concerned, but I’ve never been good at walking away when I have my mind set on something. And, sunshine, I have my mind set on you.” And when a couple of surprises pops up, Jude shows what a real man he really is – from protecting what’s his from a lunatic Russian to not running away from a lifetime commitment. There is really nothing bad to say about this man. He quickly found a place in my heart and his relationship with Sloan was perfectly perfect. And speaking of Sloan, I liked this girl. She has a strong head on her shoulders and doesn’t back down from anything that she has her heart set on. Sloan and Jude are the perfect couple and I loved their story. This was a very intense and action-packed story that captivated and intrigued me throughout. I wish that I had read the previous books in this series before starting Forbidden Promises because I felt disconnected from the other supporting characters and somewhat lost on the dynamics of the families; however I plan on rectifying this as soon as possible. Ms. Robert definitely demonstrated what an amazing talent she has as a writer and I can’t wait to catch up on the O’Malley’s!

I was really excited to read this book after getting a teaser from An Indecent Proposal #3 book and wow I really loved the chemistry with Jude and Sloan, I mean intense heat. Our favorite O'Malley characters are back with some dark ones too. This series just keeps getting better with each book, can't wait to read Aiden story in the next installment.

About the author

Katee Robert is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who learned to tell stories at her grandpa's knee. Her novel The Marriage Contract was a RITA finalist, and RT Book Reviews named it "a compulsively readable book with just the right amount of suspense and tension." When not writing sexy contemporary and romantic suspense, she spends her time playing imaginary games with her children, driving her husband batty with what-if questions, and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.