The Final Word
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The Final Word is available in paperback and ebook.
Christian Romantic Suspense. Book 2 in the “Bite of Betrayal” Series. Published June 5, 2025 by Mountain Brook Ink.
“When aspiring author Sophie Brooks chooses to trade a vibrant Paris life for the tranquility of a quaint English village, she imagines her final days in the City of Lights will be magical. Sophie doesn’t anticipate a chilling encounter with an old flame—nor does she plan to find a new love on her very last night.
Miles Morgan’s life has been defined as a successful opera singer-until now. His chance encounter with Sophie in Paris ignites renewed hope … if he can figure out his next chapter and if she can accept what his future may hold.
In the heart of the English countryside, Sophie and Miles’ fairy tale romance turns into a noxious nightmare as the darkness of Sophie’s past—and her volatile ex—catch up with her. Both Sophie and Miles must surrender everything to the One they thought had betrayed them as they lean into love and fight for their lives.”
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Other books in the “Bite of Betrayal” series: Captured in Frame (Book 1) … and Ribbons of Guilt (Book 3) coming July 2026!
Kind words from endorsers…
“Author Laura Thomas has penned a tale that is, at times, as chilling and suspenseful as the title suggests. At its heart, though, it is author Sophie Brooks’ own love story—with Miles, the opera singer who sweeps her off her feet, the sisters with whom she longs to reconnect, and, above all, the God who is wooing her back to Him. Get comfortable because, once you start this one, you’ll be turning pages well into the night, desperate to find out who will end up having The Final Word.”
Sara Davison, multi-award-winning author
“The Final Word is a romantic suspense gem—perfect balance of swooning romance and nail-biting tension to keep your heart racing! Laura Thomas delivers strong, relatable characters who wrestle with questions of belief and ultimately learn to trust God through every twist and trial. A romantic suspense with heart, hope, and high stakes—you won’t want to put down!”
Darlene L. Turner, Publishers Weekly bestselling author
“The rolling hillsides of the charming English countryside spell danger for Sophie Brooks and Miles Morgan in Laura Thomas’s The Final Word. Exploring themes of second chances and healing from the past, Sophie and Miles learn to trust in God in all circumstances—a lesson for all of us to remember. If you love your suspense in idyllic settings, along with a sweet falling-in-love story, then grab your copy of The Final Word today.”
Sarah Hamaker, award-winning author of The Cold War Legacy and The Seeking Justice series
What our readers are saying…
“…perfect for readers who enjoy Hallmark vibes with more substance, a dash of suspense, and feeling secure that everything will turn out alright in the end.”
“Thomas’s writing voice stays engaging throughout, and so do her characters… And the suspense!!! The intensity ebbs and flows throughout the novel, always lurking in the background but also allowing time for us to breathe and for the romance and character growth to develop.”
“… if the mouthwatering descriptions of French pastries don’t already grab your attention, then the action-packed romantic suspense will be sure to keep you glued to the pages.”
