Cruel Promises gives us the much anticipated conclusion to the Cruel Secrets duet- and Faith Summers drives straight back into this mafia, new adult/bully arrangement marriage story with a bang. It’s soapy and dramatic and full of twists- just like I’ve come to expect from this author and her intense stories.

There is just so much promise to this story- and it certainly was entertaining. From the volatile relationships of our leading characters, all the action and drama relating to their family secrets and past pains, the dynamic ensemble secondary cast, and all the emotional turmoil and intensity- well, it’s a great combination for an addictive storyline. But, at times this story didn’t quite deliver for me- this conclusion felt rushed in places, with key elements glossed over, and at times things felt overly drawn out- there’s just a lot going on, and with a bit of a tighter focus this would have been a slam dunk for me. That said, I still enjoyed the read- and there’s plenty of that aggressive, dark and dubious dynamic between our main characters that kept me invested. Certainly looking forward to more from this author.