Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author for the invite to read this eARC.

I haven't read any books by Kimberley Chambers for a few years now and to be totally honest I've forgotten what a fab author she is with a wonderful gift of story telling.

The Brothers - wow, wow, wow ..... I have devoured this read in just over a day. I've not felt like this about a book and it's characters in a good while, I was hanging onto every word and couldn't wait to see what would happen next. I found myself picking up my kindle to continue reading whenever I could. This is a cracker of a read that has everything I like - great writing, characters that are realistically and believeably portrayed who are larger than life and jump out of the pages. Some I liked and others I hated. The plot line is well thought out and there are so many threads I felt like I was unwrapping secret after secret. I'm not certain I like either of the brothers, or some of their family members - yet I struggled to put this book down and found it one very addictive read. I think the author really knows how to connect with her readers, lure them straight into the story and keep them entertained from beginning to end. My only gripe, if I can call it that, is that initially I felt it was top heavy with characters so it took me a while to get used to them all and slot into place in my mind. Once I was familiar with them, I began to really enjoy and get into this great read. The ending sets up the next book nicely and I'll definitely be wanting to read that. I can't fault this book at all, I absolutely loved it.

If you're a fan of gangland crime I think you'll like The Brothers and I'd recommend it.

5 stars

Bond Brothers #2

Beau Bond hates fiercely and loves hard. He'll do anything to protect his twin Brett, and his girlfriend Jolene.

Brett is a survivor. He always followed his brother's lead, even if it meant he'd live to regret it.

As Beau and Jolene get hitched, their feuding families must put their differences aside. But the brother have a dark secret that could cause a war between both sides, and what better place to reveal all than at a wedding.

I never ever thought I would cry at a KC book, but cry I did. I can't tell you why, but you'll know when you reach the parts I cried at.

Beau and Brett are now sixteen and following in their grandfathers footsteps. We meet some new faces and extended family members. There are quite a lot of characters to keep track of, but you'll quickly remember who's who. The story is action-packed, and I didn't want it to end. I don't think anyone can top KC at the moment. She has her own unique style in writing. God knows where she gets her ideas from, but I hope she can keep them coming. But please, don't let us wait so long for your next book.

Published 14th March.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #HarperCollinsUK #HarperFiction and the author #KimberleyChambers for my ARC of #TheBrothers in exchange for an honest review.

The second book in the Bond Brothers series and as like the first book The Family Man this was an absolute corker of a read. Kimberley Chambers is one of my absolute favourite authors and as soon as I hear she has a new book out I’ll drop everything else to read it. The Brothers is one of those books that I guarantee that once you start it you won’t be able to put down. This is a gripping read with a brilliant set of characters.

Typical gritty gal and thriller from Kimberley Chambers. New series started with the Bond brothers and their dysfunctional family.
Brett & Beau are twins and at sixteen have already a murky past. Brett is hiding a secret and Beau is eager to get married but before that they have a little problem to get rid of.
Kenny is the granda and the head of the family and he to has secrets and lies in his life.
Great start to what looks like,and explosive series
Can’t wait for the next instalment of the Bind brothers

They will do anything to protect ones they love.
This author has pulled off another blinding read.
Beau and Brett Bond, bond by name and nature, identical in most ways, with totally different personalities, now sixteen years old following there grandad Kenny the family man in more ways than one setting up a family garden business, never forget what side your bread is buttered on.
This London gangster crime book has to be one of my favourite from this author she knows how to entertain her readers. A full bang on blinding read, action packed, and some very emotional chapters that will choke you up big time.
All I can say is I LOVED THE WHOLE LOT OF THIS BOOK.
bring on the next in this series be well worth waiting for.

Oh my word!! I have waited so long for this book, thank you for letting me review it before its publication date. I have read all of KC's books, and this one didn't disappoint. 8in fact I would say it grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and dragged me along for the ride. There is not downtime in this book, you start and finish at 100mph. Absolutely fantastic!! As part of the family man series I would definitely recommend reading them in order. KC once again, does not disappointed. The queen of gangland just hit the bullseye!!

Possibly the best book I’ve read in my life, amazing from the first page, loved everything about it, fantastic ending and I really hope there is a follow up book, amazing AAA

I have been a fan of Ms Chamber's work for such a long time, that when I was privileged enough to get this ARC, I just couldn't resist. I finished this book in the wee hours of this morning, and can once again say, Kimberley is the Queen of Crime fiction. I loved this book, the way the strong relationship between the brothers are told, and just how nothing gets them done. And together they will overcome everything. This was the best book I've read so far in 2024, and not much would be able to top it!
Highly highly recommended.
TB

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Oh my goodness what can I say a brilliant start to another gritty series by a brilliant author

Gritty, gangland , page turner welcome to the bad boys in this book