Broken Promise

Beyond Series, Book 1

By: Andrea Smith

Narrated by: Amanda Stribling, David Black

Previously published as Silent Whisper.

What does a mob capo want with a girl from the sticks?

Everything...

For 27 years, I've flitted through life clueless to the God-given abilities that lay dormant inside of me. In the blink of an eye, everything changed more than I ever could've anticipated.

She changed it.

Now I know that nothing is as it seems. I will never be the same again...but this isn't my story.

It's hers.

I'm just being forced to live it, resolve it, and ultimately try to move on after learning that our lives are going to be tangled far more than I would've ever imagined.

My name is Parrish Locke. And I can see the dead.

Adult content

©2014 Andrea Smith (P)2025 Andrea Smith

big ugly cries coming

Stock up on tissues, because you'll need them if you have a beating heart. Annamarie was self-serving, and it benefited Karlie the first time, but the last time it was pure mercenary. I empathized with Dom throughout the book and found him to be caring and stuck with the wrong family at birth. Things were just too convenient and I figured the culprit out quickly. It was a selfish move and I don't forgive the blighter!! It made me sick to my guts when I figured out what was going on. Karlie was a pawn of sorts and was used for anothers' happiness, and that angered me greatly. It was a shame that they felt Karlie's life was so disposable! Great epilogue. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrators did a great job bringing it to life.

I promise...

This is book 1 in Smith's new series Beyond. When I first started this read I couldn't figure out what Parrish had to do with Karlie and Nick's story but OMG - what a great couple of twists. I was so invested in these two characters and while I saw a few things coming there were certainly twists that were shocking. Can you really promise something...life holds no promises and most everything is really out of our control? This read is not only full of broken promises but a few fulfilled promises too! A love story that transcends time. I loved it and I can't wait to see what's in store for book 2 as it seems Karlie's adventures are just getting started!

Loved the dual narration for these characters - I think it really helps bring the characters to life!

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Great book!

Loved this book. It has mystery with a touch of romance. I love Parrish and hope the author continues this in a series.

Fantastic Story & Listen🎧 Captivating & Heartfelt!

This book is awesome, Andrea Smith is one of my favorite authors and I love everything she does. I enjoy her writing style and the characters and storylines she creates. It is great to see another side of her creative mind a paranormal side. This book swept me right in and it captivated my mind from start to end. This is the type of book that is hard to put down, you need to know what happens next. The writing and descriptive details brings the reader and/or listener right along side the characters, allowing you to experience what they do first hand. The characters are complex and well developed, they likable and easy to relate to. Parrish Locke, a 27 year old model has a car accident and she crashes into a cemetery. She suffered a head injury, one so bad she is seeing a ghost, one with a message. What happens next is fascinating, there are amazing twists and turns in this book, some you do not even see coming. I do not want to say much more about what happens in this book, do not want to give anything away I will saw a lot goes on in this book, there are several different storylines and almost like a story within a story, one of which is a romance, a forever love of two people who were made for each other but could never be. There is never a dull moment in this book with plenty of drama, a bit of angst, action, some thrilling and suspenseful moments, heartfelt ones, and some hot romance. Andrea Smith, thank you for wowing me with another amazing book.

Amanda Stribling and David Black are fantastic narrators and voice artists. They did an amazing job portraying the characters and bringing them to life giving each their own voice and personality. You could hear how much heart they put into their performance as they capture the characters emotions and project it into their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another awesome listen🎧

Love transcends all!

Andrea Smith surprised me with the direction that Karlie and Dominic’s story veered. Karlie was sensitive, headstrong and forgiving while Dominic was chivalrous , courageous, handsome and generous. Although unforeseen events were the catalyst for the truth being revealed, they triumphed in the end! Their love transcends everything, including betrayal, lies, foolhardy actions and even death! Amanda Stribling and David Black did a great job narrating too!