The Final Word Review: JustRead Tour

The Final Word Review for JustRead Tours

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Final Word by Laura Thomas, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Final Word
Series: Bite of Betrayal #2
Author: Laura Thomas
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: June 5, 2025
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

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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My The Final Word Review:

This book started off with a bang. I mean, the very first sentence sets a tone and invites you into the mindset of the main character. Then, the first paragraph takes you deeper into not only Sophie’s current mental state, but also sets the stage for the drama about to unfold.

Even as the romance begins to unfold in the first half of the book, there are drops of danger and suspense woven throughout. I haven’t read the first in this series, and it’s not necessary to understand what it happening in this book. However, even though it focuses on a different sister, I believe reading it would provide a deeper understanding of the relationships between the sisters that is presented in this book and bring more clarity to references of the past.

I loved Sophie. Writer. Baker. I get her in those respects. I even understand her dreams and the frustration of feeling like maybe she’s been a little behind in living them as compared to others. And I enjoy the references to her life playing out like her work in progress. Can it be cliche to play a person’s life like the book or movie or whatever they’re working on? Yes. But that doesn’t keep people from enjoying it, and this was executed enjoyably.

The relationships between characters are well-developed and relatable. The bond between siblings. Family issues. Honorary family. And romantic relationships. All are explored and portrayed in believable ways. Though Sophie has been hurt (traumatized) by an abusive relationship in the past, she remains hopeful. She’s honest about the distance she’s allowed her experience to put between her and God. She wrestles with the hard questions. And she and Miles help each other grow through their issues in every way.

This story checks off the boxes for a tension filled suspense and a sweet, hopeful romance that makes me want to go back and read the first one. For my The Final Word review I give the story a solid four stars. You don’t want to miss it.

I received a copy of this book through JustRead. However, the reviews and opinions are my own and freely given.

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About the Author

A published, award-winning Christian author, Laura Thomas writes heartwarming encouragement for your soul—especially in her numerous romantic suspense novels, Christmas novellas, teen fiction and children’s books, as well as her non-fiction writing.

Laura is a hope*writers certified writing coach, a book-loving chocoholic mom and nanny, and is married to her high school sweetheart. Originally from the UK, they now live the empty nest life in Kelowna, British Columbia, with their French bulldog!

Connect with Laura by visiting laurathomasauthor.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card plus an ebook of CAPTURED IN FRAME!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 18, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 25, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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