Threaded Lies by K. Bromberg (Oct 14, 2025) Thank you @macmillan.audio and @brambleromance for the #gifted advanced listening copy! I’ve been counting down since last fall’s jaw-dropping cliffhanger in book one, and this sequel did not disappoint.
I won’t give a full summary because so much of the fun of this morally gray (but not morally depraved) series is unraveling the twists and shocks yourself. Here’s what I’ll say: Holden has seized control of Rowen’s family empire and is making life miserable for her family, the board, and their old-guard allies. At the same time, he’s wrestling with his relationship with Rowen – because he doesn’t know that she knows the secret. And trust me: things only get messier from there.
This series is pure candy – dark, addictive, and impossible to put down. What I love is that while Holden plays in morally gray spaces, he surrounds himself with strong, intelligent women and is, in many ways, the most morally bound character of them all – revenge just happens to be his compass. Rowen’s journey is equally gripping: long belittled by her family, she begins to recognize her worth and intellect through Holden’s eyes, even as both of them play dangerous games and guard their secrets.
The reveals in this installment are explosive, and the ending? Another cliffhanger that has me already desperate for the next book.
🎧 Audiobook Thoughts: Patrick Zeller and Victoria Connolly return as Holden and Rowen in this dual narration performance, and their chemistry is electric. At 10h 7m, their performances are sharp, layered, and utterly addictive – perfect for a series this diabolically entertaining.
Book: 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
🎧 Audio performance: 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
🔥 Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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