Seductive Lies

Secret passageways, houses blowing up, lies, mystery, betrayal, and more. Oh, my!😱

“Thinking about anything having to do with the Benedicts could stir a pot of trouble she wasn’t prepared to deal with.”

🔥I read the first book so you know I screamed when I saw the second book was available!

⚠️CW: Please check the warnings as the book may not be suitable for all readers. As always, protect your mental health.💛

Tropes:
✨murder mystery
✨Secret marriage
✨Suspense
✨Spicy🌶️


6 weeks after the first book ended, Bea is at work trying to live a normal life as if she wasn’t attacked not that long ago. With the threat on Knox, life isn’t the same without him in it.

“There was no doubt in my mind I was the prey, and he was the lion. I was being hunted.”
Jade, the favorite mystery character we’ve known to have her hand forced into bad actions over and over again. Yet she’s always drawn to the Benedicts and their friends.

While they are still trying to solve the mystery of it all. Everyone’s life seems to be in constant danger. Will they finally figure out who King is? Will they survive this or will it drive them further a part of each other? Will Jade ever be safe again?

Tom was a shocker. I knew something was up with him the way Jade reacted to hearing his voice.

Knox shows Bea his surprise for her. Not only does she love it but there is a secret letter waiting for them with changes everything and more questions appear.

Can’t wait for the 3rd book to come out!

Thank you, BooksGoSocial, for the EARC! As always, my review is my opinion and thoughts. This review will be shared on my Instagram (@Alexandriavwilliams_) shortly.

Wow, wow, wow, this book was jam-packed with so much action and mystery. From the title I was expecting more spice but my gosh I haven't read an action-packed romance in a while and this book has me wondering why I haven't read this kind of genre sooner.

Throughout the whole book, I was rooting for Knox. He cared for and loved Bea so much. Bea was such a complex character and I really liked how the author made her so real. She was still affected by what happened to her, she has her triggers. In the real world someone doesn't get over a traumatic event in just a week, I appreciated the realism of a victim that this author conveyed.

There. were so many moments where I thought I knew where the story was going and then BAM, total switch up. This book had suspense, betrayal, healing, found family and so much more.

I definitely don't encourage you to read this one without reading the first book in the series beforehand. I think it can be read as a standalone but it really is meant to be read in order. This book picks up about six weeks after the end of the first book. While Bea's trauma is focused on in this book, the first book is where you fully understand what has happened to her. Tara Sue Me did an excellent job describing how Bea is continuing to deal with the trauma she has been through. Tara Sue Me made it feel palpable and it was very real. I also liked that she didn't rush those feelings or experiences that come with dealing with trauma and beginning to recover from it.

Knox was a character that made his intentions very clear from moment one and stuck with those intentions throughout the entirety of the book. He was also a character not afraid to back down from a challenge and one who didn't turn away in fear. Knox faced whatever obstacles came his way. And believe me, there are plenty of obstacles. Because there is certainly a lot of action in this book. There are also a lot of twists and turns. I was kind of surprised that there weren't more steamy scenes. Especially since the love between Knox and Bea had already been established. But overall, this was a great book and I definitely recommend it. You should definitely read the first one before this and then you can join us in anxiously awaiting the third one!

Another great book in this series, which seems to just get better and better. Tess continues to be threatened and told to stay away from Knox, whom she has secretly married. Her only hope of keeping him alive is divorcing him. But, when her own life continues to be in danger, there is no one else she would trust more to keep her safe than Knox. Finding a happy ending won't be easy with all the threats on their lives. Someone has a big secret to keep and they are willing to do kill to keep it a secret. Nice little twists at the end. Can't wait for the next book!
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I will admit that I had not read the first book prior to reading this (the second in the series). Although the author says you coulddd read the book as a standalone, I wouldn't recommend that you do.

However, reading the book for what it was, it was incredible. The way Knox would crumble at the sight of her, never wanting to let her go, made my heart rush. It has been a long time since I have read a romance book packed with so much action. Following Bae and her fight to heal her trauma and charge against those who have hurt her was inspiring to say the least. Her story makes you feel connected to her in ways I feel connected to my own friends.

Overall, it was a great book and I will now need to go read the 1st one!

Good, fast paced story! Some interesting twists & turns which i did not see coming! Would be intrigued to read the rest of the series to follow the characters & their stories

good book and fell in love with this book and story. another home run and good plot and wanted more. good read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

As soon as I started this one I knew I had read it before. It was previously published as Deadly Secret by Tara Thomas and the series was the Sons of Broad. Fans of romantic suspense will love it. It doesn't read well as a standalone as the stories are very interconnected. It features great characters, lots of suspense, and sexy romance.

why would you go somewhere alone with the one person you were warned about?

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! Plenty of suspense, surprises, and sexy scenes. Bea is an attorney who was beaten and left on the Benedict’s porch. Knox is rich and he and Bea secretly got married. When Knox comes to the hospital, she tells him to leave she never wants to see him again. See while she was getting beat up, the man told her to stay away from Knox or he’d be killed. So to keep him safe she tells him she wants nothing to do with him. But she is still getting threatening notes and phone calls. She finally breaks down and tells Knox everything. He moves her to his house because it’s safer there. They are trying to figure out who wants to kill them and why. But the danger is closer than either thought.
Cliffhanger. Shocking surprises. Love. This will have you biting your nails and wonder what will happen next. I read this in one day.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for Netgalley *
** Also written as Tara Thomas DEADLY SECRET**

I really liked the book and was hooked from the start. This is part of a series but they can be read separately but I would not recommend it. I didn't read the first one so it took me a bit longer to understand the dynamics of the characters. The book was fast paced and packed with lots of interesting things I was so invested read read it in one go. I want someone to love like like Knox does Bea they were so cute and he cared for her so much. I had my suspicions about the characters and when it was said I knew I was right. I really liked it and definitely recommend it.

Tara Sue Me captured my heart with her flawless words, deep emotions and not so perfect main characters. This was a beautiful love story with all the feels involved and one that I will re-read many times over. An emotional romance that is a MUST READ.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Seductive Lies (The Benedict Brothers Book 2
By: Tara Sue Me

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Almost startling from go!

Since this was book two in the Benedict brothers series I thought I knew what to expect. While yes the writing is consistent that didn’t take away from how quickly I got sucked in. The author writes with so much intensity and emotion pulled from each book it’s felt page after page. Some are quick witted story lines are so perfect and lets you believe you have a front row seat. So being able to read this love story didn’t disappoint. The authors ability to have two separate individuals struggling in their everyday life and try to navigate someone else’s thoughts, needs and desires was intense and gives all the fills.

Authors Blurb: Success. Wealth. Power Franklin Benedict left his three sons a legacy and an empire, and the brothers are now at the helm of one the most powerful shipping corporations in the world. Though they were raised as southern gentlemen, they have no problem living up to the playboy label they’ve been given. Secrets. Lies. Betrayal.
But their father left behind something else. Something he thought long buried in the dark corners and the ever churning tide of the Charleston low country. And that something has the potential to tear apart the brothers and the women they’ve come to love, if it doesn’t destroy them all first. Originally published as The Sons of Broad Series, all books have been rewritten and reedited. Each book tells the story of one brother. They can be read as standalones (with HEA) but the overall mystery won’t be solved until Book 3.

Book Two: SEDUCTIVE LIES (Originally titled DEADLY SECRET)
Bea Jacobs didn’t think she’d find anything when Knox Benedict asked for her opinion on old business files. But after being warned to stay away from the Benedicts and nearly beaten to death by an unknown assailant, she’s certain there’s something there. Though she’s willing to keep digging, her first priority is keeping Knox safe.
Knox is concerned with two things: finding out who hurt Bea and winning her back. And he’ll do anything to keep her safe, except leave her alone. He’s sure of her love for him, but suspects she’s keeping something from him.

Bea isn’t the only one with secrets. They are everywhere, from long lost letters to their own family members to the reappearance of a troubled young woman with her own burdens. Bea and Knox have the most unexpected secret, but someone close is hiding a deadly one, and they’re going to show Bea what happens when she ignores warnings.

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

Ms. Tara Sue Me it was a pleasure reading Book 2 of the Benedict series.
For future and current readers reading this book I must say that it kept me wanting more from begining to end. Although it Is not a standalone becaise I never read book one and missed how Bea (Beatrice) Jacobs Benedict met and fell in love with her husband (playboy and wealthy) Knox Benedict (son of Franklin Benedict). Bea is a victim of physical and mental abuse from an unknown asailant that has caused her to flee from her husband and live in a state of fear. She is finding it difficult to live the life she's accustomed to and Knox (her handsome husband and hero) tries to grant the wishes of the woman he loves ends up becoming more and more involved and finds it harder to stay away. This book is fantastic and will leave you on the edge of your seat. Especially when the other Benedict family members get involved, and Bea's family. The Benedict family is full of secrets and yet Bea also has a few of her own. I literally could not put ithe book down. If you are looking for a good read with suspense and romance this is most certainly the book for you. You will not be disappointed!

This is book two in The Benedict Brother’s series and it is Knox and Bea’s story and it is definitely a must read. When Bea was attacked and beaten so badly that she needed to stay in hospital the last thing that she could remember was to stay away from Knox because the next time it would be one of there lives so Bea knew even though it would be hard to do she needed to do it too save both of there lives. Knox is furious about Bea being beaten but what was more surprising was when she told him to go and she never wanted to see him again but Knox was determined to find out who did this and why and he wouldn’t give in until the threat had been dealt with especially as he seemed to think that it had something to do with his family and also what nobody knows including his family is that him and Bea are married which is making everything even more difficult but his love for Bea is so strong that he will never give up on them regardless of what happens and what he had to do. Danger is all around them and they don’t know who to trust or who it is and why they are being targeted but as the body’s are still piling up and the surprises keep coming will they be able to keep safe and protect each other before everything is taken away from them all. Wow I absolutely love this book with all its twists and turns along the way and I couldn’t put it down because it had you turning the pages while having you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next and then you get an explosive cliffhanger that will have you needing the next book to see what the outcome will be for them all in the end.

Let me start by saying that I did not read the first book in this series, and I picked this one up because the blurb sounded good, and it said it could be read as a stand alone. While technically true, it CAN be read as a standalone, let me say I do not recommend it. I could tell I was missing alot of information, it kind of felt like I was dumped into the middle of a story. While I was able to follow along, I know it would have made alot more sense if I'd read the first book. That's the main reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5, simply because I was confused by alot of things because it shouldn't be read as a standalone.
Having said that, I really enjoyed the story! I like Knox and his family, and I liked Bea. I like the dynamic between them, although she did things at times that I found frustrating! But it was a good story, it built suspense, and now I really want to go back and read book one, and THEN read the next book! It leaves you with a bit of a cliffhanger and I need to know what happens next now!

This story captivated me with its blend of romance and suspense. In this second installment of the Benedict Brothers series, I dove into the intricate world of Franklin Benedict's heirs, their wealth, and the shadows of their past. The story centers on Bea Jacobs and Knox Benedict, a couple facing hurdles from Bea's traumatic accident. Bea's PTSD and anxiety felt palpable as I journeyed through her struggles. Despite missing the first book, the plot slowly unfolds, revealing layers of family secrets and threats. Despite their separation, Knox's unwavering devotion to Bea's safety was heartwarming. I craved more backstory about their relationship, yet appreciated the suspenseful narrative filled with unexpected twists. Tara Sue Me masterfully painted the characters' emotions, making me eagerly await the third book to unravel the lingering mysteries.

I enjoyed the story and excitement of the mystery behind the murders plaguing the Benedict family.

I would rate this 1/5 🌶️. Not much for spice. The spicy scenes were well written but a bit vanilla for my taste. If you want an interesting book that keeps you wondering what's going to happen next this might be the book for you

I wanna start this by saying that because I hadn’t read the first book I felt I was at a disadvantage. So if you’re going to read this book I can’t recommend enough that you read the first on before this one. Having said this, I really enjoyed Knox and Bea’s relationship and the chemistry that they share. Even though there’s so much happening around them that may be dangerous, he always tries to protect her as much as he possibly can, even when she proves she can do it by herself.

I loved the secret marriage aspect as well as all the suspense that happens throughout the book. So if you’re looking for a dark romance with lots of suspense around it, this is the book to read.

Another Sinfully Sexy and Mysterious Book for the Win!

Seductive Lies by Tara Sue Me is the second book in the Benedict Brothers series. It tells the story of Bea Jacobs, a lawyer who is hired by Knox Benedict to investigate some old business files. Bea soon finds herself in danger, and she must rely on Knox to keep her safe.

The book is a mix of romantic suspense and mystery. The suspenseful plot kept me guessing until the very end, and the romance between Bea and Knox is sizzling hot. The characters are well-developed and believable, and the setting of Charleston, South Carolina, is vividly brought to life.

Overall, Seductive Lies is a well-written and enjoyable book. It is a must-read for fans of romantic suspense.

Here are some of the things that I liked about the book:

▪️The suspenseful plot. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, trying to figure out who was trying to hurt Bea and why.
▪️The romance between Bea and Knox. It was sizzling hot and believable. I rooted for them the whole time.
▪️The characters. Bea and Knox were both well-developed and likable characters. I could relate to them and care about them.
▪️The setting. Charleston, South Carolina, was vividly brought to life. I could picture myself walking the streets of the city.
▪️If you are a fan of romantic suspense, then I highly recommend Seductive Lies. It is a well-written and enjoyable book that you will not be able to put down.

Here are some of the things that I didn't like about the book:

▪️The ending was a bit predictable. I had a feeling who the bad guy was from the beginning.

▪️The book was a bit slow-paced at times. The suspenseful plot didn't really pick up until about halfway through the book.

Overall, I still enjoyed Seductive Lies. It is a well-written and enjoyable book that I would recommend to fans of romantic suspense.

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I loved this. And I loved that each book can be read alone but there is a bigger mystery and you won't find out until the last book! That's genius! I was totally absorbed in this and I cannot wait for book three.
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This book was hot and steamy. One of the best books I have read so far. Definitely a 5 star must read. Love the characters.

This was the first book I read from the series (although its the second book) and I am a huge huge romantic suspense fan when it’s written well. This book was well laid out though I did feel I missed a little of the back story since I skipped book one. The romance aspect was very good, spice was also good. The suspense was well thought out and portrayed. I would definitely read more books from this author!

This next instalment of the The Benedict Brothers series was just as good (if not better) as the first. These brothers just pull you in so much! With the way the author delivers information to the reader is causes the reader to find out things before the characters do. the anticipation for when the characters find out and how they will react is palpable. I also like that while each book focuses on an individual brother, you still see some of the build up of the other relationships. The amount of slow burn for the oldest brother and the cop is intense! If they don't even explore any type of relationship together, I might just cry.

This book had it all. Emotion, mystery and betrayal. Well written and kept me reading until I finished. Knox and Bea are a fantastic couple, and the brothers are awesome.

Knox Benedict asked Bea Jacobs to look into old files but she didn't think there was anything till someone warned her to stay away from the Benedicts after nearly beating her to death. She continues digging but her first priority is keeping the love of her life safe by staying away from him.

Seductive Lies is the second book in The Benedict Brothers trilogy by Tara Sue Me. This is the a book formerly published as Deadly Secrets. This book is about Knox and Bea. Bea was beaten and warned that she had to stay away from Knox if she wanted him to stay safe, but she won't tell why. Knox is determined to find out. Knox and Bea also had secret from everyone else. They had been investigating information on Mr. Brock's alleged embezzlement. The book was a great continuation from the first book in the series. In addition to their own relationship, Bea and Knox worked with the rest of the Benedicts on the questions surrounding Tilly's father and the other strange information that they discovered. As they get closer, it gets more dangerous,. I really enjoyed this secret relationship romantic suspense novel. It was witty and fun and full of action. The chemistry between the couple was super hot and the emotion bled through. I would definitely recommend it for lovers of romantic suspense such as Rebecca Zanetti or Linda Howard. I am voluntarily submitting this honest review after reading an advanced complementary copy of this book thanks to Netgalley and Booksgosocial.

I thought that this was a really good story and it was a thoroughly enjoyable read

The plot was well developed and it was romantic and sexy.

It was well written with a great pace to keep you engaged with the story, there were a few areas where it was a little disjointed in places but that didn’t spoil the book.

It is 4 stars from me for this one, highly recommended but it does leave you wanting book 3!

Enchanting read for and evening session, couldn’t put it down once I started.
Tara Sue Me never disappoints with her work, keep up the good work!

This book will have you hooked through out the book.. a book to binge read for sure .. the twists and turns are seductive...loved it..

I am a total sucker for secret marriage billionaire trope and this one was no exception! While the cover is what drew me in this whole book held me captive. The authors name gave me a good laugh. But will be back for more of her writing!