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- Content warnings: Attempted murder, Captivity, Dubious consent, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Stalking, Trauma, Violence, Graphic violence, Torture, Emotional abuse, Death, Sexual content
Broken Vow
by Sophie Lark
Book 5 in Brutal Birthright
You get a satisfying blend of romantic tension, action-packed suspense, and steamy scenes that deliver on both heat and heart.
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Length347 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 6 books
Spice4/5 · Intense / passionate
PacingFast
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Grumpy sunshine
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Medium burn
- High
- Intense / passionate
- The angst delivered
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- Grumpy protector
- Banter
- Rough / aggressive style
- Romantic fulfillment
- Secretly soft
- Protective love interest
- Dominant vibes
- Addictive read
- Warrior/fighter
- He falls first
- Kinky / adventurous
- Tension finally satisfied
- Golden retriever
- Enemies to lovers
- Possessive / claiming style
- Possessive love interest
- Praise kink
- Push and pull
- Possessive/protective
- Mine declarations
- Size difference focus
- Wall pinning
- Neck kisses / neck touching
- Jaw holding / face cupping
- Scent kink
- Body worship
- BDSM elements
- Power exchange
- Rough/aggressive intimacy
- Bondage/restraint
- Choking/breath play
- Impact play (spanking/hitting)
- Edging/denial
Fantasy promise
- Dark romance
- Bodyguard/protection detail
- Big city / metropolis
- Contemporary
- Humans only
- Forced proximity
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- Cottage / cabin / homestead
- Mafia romance
- Opposites attract
- Rescue romance
Reading experience
- Dual POV
- Fast
- Tense
- Punchy
- Moderate
- Medium
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- Ice queen
- Intense
- Cinematic
- Career woman
- Romantic
- Engaging
- Mafia princess
- Suspenseful
- Dark
- Snarky/sarcastic
- Steamy
- Dramatic
- Banter-heavy
- Emotional
- Angsty
- Atmospheric
- Forbidden desire
- Morally complex
- Protect at all costs
- Battle of wills
- Addictive pacing
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Book details
- Length
- 347 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book