A manâs word is his bond. His family is his strength. His heart is his own.
Superstar musician Caden Granger has spent years running from love, commitment and family. Yet despite his fame and fortune, he knows the kind of respect and adoration he needs can only come from one personâthe very woman who wants nothing to do with him.
Charity volunteer and owner of a wine boutique, Shiloh Timmons finally got her life on track once her relationship with Caden ended, and sheâs in no hurry to revisit a romance with the man who believes she left him standing at the altar.
If Caden canât have Shiloh by his side, all the success in the world will mean nothing. Now he has a chance to renew his promisesâ¦but is it too late?
Praise for the novels of Brenda Jackson
âJacksonâs series starter proves once again that she rocks when it comes to crafting family drama with a healthy dose of humor and steamy, sweaty sex. Hereâs another winnerâ¦. Bring on the Granger brothers!â
âRT Book Reviews on A Brotherâs Honor, 4 1/2 stars, Top Pick
âWelcome to another memorable family tree created by the indomitable Brenda Jackson, a romantic at heart.â
âUSA TODAY on A Brotherâs Honor
âReaders canât deny that Jackson knows how to bring the heat, and more. Her characters are multidimensional, tantalizing and charming.â
âRT Book Reviews on Texas Wild, 4 1/2 stars, Top Pick
âThis deliciously sensual romance ramps up the emotional stakes and the action with a bit of deception and corporate espionageâ¦. [S]exy and sizzling.â
âLibrary Journal on Intimate Seduction
âJackson does not disappointâ¦first-class page-turner.â
âRT Book Reviews on A Silken Thread, 4 1/2 stars, Top Pick
âJackson is a master at writing.â
âPublishers Weekly on Sensual Confessions
To the love of my life, Gerald Jackson, Sr. My one and only. Always and Forever.
To everyone who enjoyed reading Book 1 of the Granger Series, A Brotherâs Honor, and couldnât wait for Caden Grangerâs story to be told, this one is for you!
Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
âRomans 12:17
Prologue
Fifteen years ago
She was going to die....
Sylvia Granger swallowed tightly as she stared into eyes that were as cold as glaciers. She lowered her gaze to the gun pointed at her. Her only chance was to talk her way out of this, at least to buy enough time before her husband, Sheppard, arrived at the boathouse for their meeting. He should be here any minute now. She began talking, pleading, practically begging.
âPlease, donât do this. They are playing the two of us against each other. Why canât you see that?â
âAre they?â
âYes.â
The mocking chuckle made her skin crawl. âHavenât you figured things out by now, Sylvia? There is no one else. I only led you to believe there were others, just to see if you could be trusted. You failed the test.â
Sylviaâs mind went into a frenzy. Thereâs no one else? That canât be true. But after seeing the look of triumph flaring in the eyes staring at her, she knew it was true. âButâbut how?â
âI donât owe you any explanation regarding the way I handle my business. You were smart, but not smart enough to betray me.â
âBut it wasnât that way at all.â She spoke quickly as fear spread throughout her body, settling deep into her bones.
Another chuckle. âYes, it was that way. You proved just how deceitful you are. Killing you will be a favor to everyone...especially your husband. He has no idea what youâve been up to.â
Sylvia slowly backed up as the gun was cocked. âPlease. Donât. You wonât get away with this,â she said frantically. âShep is on his way here. You canât leave without him knowingââ
The sound of laughter sent a chilling sensation all through her. âI can, and I will, get away with it. I have too many players in place to fail. The stage has been set. Iâm the major star, and your services are no longer needed.â The gun was lifted higher and, in an instant, a shot rang out.
Pain ripped through Sylviaâs chest, and before she could blink, a second shot followed the first. She crumpled to the floor and took her last breath while gazing up into a pair of dark, evil eyes.
One
Present day
Shiloh Timmonsâs hands trembled as she set down the newspaper sheâd just read. Emotions sheâd been suppressing for the past four years were reemerging, and she refused to let them get the better of her. Caden Granger would never hurt her again; she would see to it.