The Officer's Promise (Brothers in Blue #1)
Author: K. Langston
Release Date: May 19, 2016
Blurb
SIX BROTHERS
EACH HOLDING A DIFFERENT BADGE OF THE LAW
EACH SWORN TO SERVE AND PROTECT
prom-ise: assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will happen.
NYPD Officer Ryker Cunningham comes from a family of men committed to upholding every letter of the law. But when he crosses paths with MaryAnn Glover, a troubled woman who not only tempts his heart but also his self-control, his need to protect her overrides everything he’s ever believed in. With a promise to keep her safe at any cost, Ryker shows MaryAnn what it means to live without fear…and love without regret.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a novella, consisting of approximately 38,000 words. The Officer’s Promise is not only Ryker and MaryAnn’s story but an introduction to the Brothers in Blue series as well. The remaining five books of the series will be full-length novels. Each book will feature one of the six Cunningham brothers. I recommend you read them in order as the characters will have appearances in each of the stories.
The Officer’s Promise is written from dual POV, with an HEA and no cheating.
EACH HOLDING A DIFFERENT BADGE OF THE LAW
EACH SWORN TO SERVE AND PROTECT
prom-ise: assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will happen.
NYPD Officer Ryker Cunningham comes from a family of men committed to upholding every letter of the law. But when he crosses paths with MaryAnn Glover, a troubled woman who not only tempts his heart but also his self-control, his need to protect her overrides everything he’s ever believed in. With a promise to keep her safe at any cost, Ryker shows MaryAnn what it means to live without fear…and love without regret.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a novella, consisting of approximately 38,000 words. The Officer’s Promise is not only Ryker and MaryAnn’s story but an introduction to the Brothers in Blue series as well. The remaining five books of the series will be full-length novels. Each book will feature one of the six Cunningham brothers. I recommend you read them in order as the characters will have appearances in each of the stories.
The Officer’s Promise is written from dual POV, with an HEA and no cheating.
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Exclusive Excerpt
She
didn’t come in the following week.
Or
the next.
I
found myself constantly worried about her. It was driving me crazy, and I
needed to know she was okay. Today was my day off, but I went to the West Side
Deli for lunch anyway. I’d been here every single day since, hoping like hell
she’d show up.
I’d
almost given up for the day, after sitting here for the last four hours, when
she finally walked in. Rain pelted the sidewalk outside but she was wearing
those damn sunglasses again.
Anger
simmered in my blood as I slid from the booth, halting her before she could even
place her order.
She
kept her chin tucked to her chest, eyes trained on the floor as she tried to
sidestep me.
“Whoa,
MaryAnn, are you all right?”
Her
gaze lifted to mine, and I could see the dark shadow beneath the tinted shades.
“I’m fine.”
“Are
you? Because you don’t look fine. Come sit with me for a minute. Let’s talk.”
“I
can’t, I’m in a hurry.”
“Listen,
I just want to be your friend. Remember when we were friends and we could talk
and trust each other?”
Her
lip trembled. “Please, I just need to get my order and get home. If I’m gone
too long he’ll—”
She
snapped her mouth closed, realizing her mistake.
“He’ll
what?”
“Nothing,
never mind.” She shoved me aside and made her way to the counter to place her
order. Once she had her cup in hand, I met her over by the fountain.
“Listen,
I appreciate your concern, but like I told you before, I’m fine,” she tossed
out, refusing to look in my direction.
She
continued to shift her face away from me, and I was growing more and more
irritated by the second. “I don’t believe you.”
“Excuse
me?”
“I
said I don’t believe you. I think you’re far from fine. I think you’re in
danger and need help.”
“You
don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“I’m
not stupid, MaryAnn. I’m a fucking cop for Christ’s sake.”
She
recoiled, and I instantly regretted the anger in my tone. “I have no idea what
you’re talking about.”
“Then
why are you wearing sunglasses when it’s raining outside?”
“My
contacts were giving me problems this morning and—”
I
reached up, gently pulling them down her nose, revealing her eyes, the right
one damn near swollen shut.
“Jesus,”
I gritted. She quickly shoved them back in place, spinning away from me. “Who
did that to you?”
“No
one.”
“MaryAnn—”
“God,
why are you doing this? Why can’t you mind your own business and leave me the
hell alone?”
I
stepped in front of her, gently cupping her elbow. “I just want to help you.”
“I
don’t need your help.”
“Your
husband did that, didn’t he? And the bruise I saw a couple of weeks ago, he did
that, too.”
“You
have no idea what you’re talking about.”
“Then
call me a liar.”
Silence
hung heavy between us.
“Why
stay? Why not leave him?” I asked, desperate to know why someone as strong and
beautiful as her would put up with a piece of shit like that.
“Because
I’m more afraid to leave than stay.”
“Ticket
number 298!”
She
jerked from my grasp, snatched her order off the counter, and stormed out
without a second glance.
Title: The Officer's Promise
Author: K. Langston
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series or Standalone: Standalone Series (Brothers in Blue #1)
Rating: ★★★★★
Reviewer: Diane
Reviewer: Diane
Ever since I knew
that K. Langston had a new book coming out that was part of a brand new series
about men in uniform, I was anxious to get my hands on it. Well she delivered
an amazing 5 star debut that did not disappoint me in the least.
ARC of The Officer's
Promise (Brothers in Blue #1) by K. Langston provided in exchange for an honest
spoiler free review.
What an excellent way
to start a new series with Ryker who's an NYPD. He gets to reconnect with Mary
Ann which after a few years he was unable to forget. She is going through a
traumatic experience that no woman should ever go through. He wants to help and
protect her. With Ryker’s help she will be able to move on and forget the
traumatic events that occurred. He loves her something fierce.
I loved the storyline
with the seamless plot. I think this couple was a great way to ease us into
this new series by getting me addicted. I also love the way the author
introduced briefly Ryker’s brothers and sisters that will take part in the
subsequent books. The author has built up the anticipation with the prospect of
great future novels about men in uniforms. I will be stalking this author for a
while.
Without giving too
much about this wonderful story, it can have potential for triggers for someone
who has been a victim of domestic abuse. I was heartbroken and enraged while
reading this book but I was left with a big smile at the end. There are some
truly good people out there, even if this book his fiction. This book felt all
too real although not by personal experience. Book 1 is a standalone told in a
dual POV with an HEA. K. Langston has some great books out there that should
also be read. I strongly recommend this book.
About the Author
K. Langston
K. has been married
to her very own country boy for nearly 15 years. They live in the deep south
with their two crazy kids, and a speckled beagle named Sadie. She worked in
property management for ten years before leaving the industry to write full
time. When she's not penning her next love story, you can find her nose buried
between the pages of a good book.
She released her debut novel, Because You're Mine in September 2013. She has since released three follow up books in the series, Until You're Mine, When You're Mine and Forever You're Mine. Her next release, Sylvie is a contemporary romance set to release Early 2016 as well as the final book of the MINE series You Are Mine set to release late Summer 2016.
She has also co-written and released a book with Author KC Lynn called Unlawful Justice.
K. writes with true passion and heart about what she knows, love, romance and all things southern.
She released her debut novel, Because You're Mine in September 2013. She has since released three follow up books in the series, Until You're Mine, When You're Mine and Forever You're Mine. Her next release, Sylvie is a contemporary romance set to release Early 2016 as well as the final book of the MINE series You Are Mine set to release late Summer 2016.
She has also co-written and released a book with Author KC Lynn called Unlawful Justice.
K. writes with true passion and heart about what she knows, love, romance and all things southern.
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