My Thoughts - THE FORBIDDEN HEIRESS by Gledé Browne Kabongo

 

Sabree Warner's biggest mistake wasn't taking the job—it was being born. Drowning in grief and desperate for work, brilliant cancer researcher Sabree Warner leaps at the chance to join Montague Pharma, one of the world's most powerful pharmaceutical dynasties. Her first assignment seems straightforward: investigate why promising drug compounds were mysteriously abandoned before they could be developed into life-saving medicines. But someone doesn't want her digging. A car nearly runs her down on a quiet street and speeds away, and her apartment is vandalized. Undeterred, Sabree probes further and uncovers a twisted game of corporate espionage. The abandoned drugs weren't shelved by accident—they were buried to hide a secret that could destroy the Montague empire. Then Sabree discovers her connection to the powerful Montague family runs deeper—and deadlier—than she could ever imagine. As a vicious succession battle rages, someone has been watching her every move, someone who has already killed to keep the truth about her identity buried. In this world of ambition and ruthless power games, Sabree is fighting for more than answers. She's fighting to stay alive. Because in the Montague family, secrets don't stay hidden, they get eliminated. Book Details: Genre: Psychological Thriller Published by: Indie Publication Date: October 22, 2025 Number of Pages: 350 ISBN: 979-8-9913219-6-9 Author Bio: Gledé Browne Kabongo writes twisty, unputdownable psychological thrillers about resilient women navigating dark secrets, deadly lies, and impossible choices. A multiple award-winning indie author, her books resonate best with readers who enjoy thrillers with complex characters, dark secrets, multiple deceptions and betrayals, unforgettable twists, and intellectual and emotional engagement. Her novels include: A GAME OF MALICE, OUR WICKED LIES, FOOL ME TWICE, CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE,FEARLESS SERIES. Readers have described Gledé’s work as “unbelievably addictive,” “brilliant,” “unputdownable,” and “haunting and complex.” Gledé has spoken at multiple industry events including the Boston Book Festival, Sisters in Crime (SinC) New England Crime Bake, and the Women in Publishing Summit. She lives outside Boston with her family.  Catch Up With Gledé Browne Kabongo: WWW.GLEDEKABONGO.COM GOODREADS BOOKBUB – @GLEDBROWNEKABONGO INSTAGRAM – @AUTHORGLEDEKABONGO FACEBOOK – @GLEDEKABONGOAUTHOR My Thoughts  The Forbidden Heiress is written by  Gledé Browne Kabongo. This is a new to me author, and I hope to be able to read more of her work. This is a fast paced gripping thriller that you will not want to put down. This book grabbed my attention within the first few pages. I mean, what's not to love? There are family secrets, and corporate conspiracies.  Sabree Warner has just lost her mother to cancer. She is a brilliant cancer researcher - and after losing her mother something shifts within her. She starts to feel that that is the start of something big. She gets a job at Montague Pharmaceuticals. It is here her life begins to change.  Montague Pharmaceuticals is a family owned company. She is recruited to find out why promising cancer treatments were mysteriously shelved. However, as she starts to dig in she realizes that someone wants the answers to stay hidden. She becomes a target.  This book is well written, with short fast paced chapters. I loved the writing style. I loved the character development, and going down the rabbit holes of big pharm conspiracies.  Thank you to the author, publisher and Partners in Crime Tours - all thoughts are my own.  Giveaway: This is a giveaway hosted by Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours for Gledé Browne Kabongo. See the widget for entry terms and conditions. Void where prohibited. The giveaway is for:    2 $25 Bookshop.org Gift Cards, US Only  https://www.promoamp.com/c/the-forbidden-heiress-by-glede-browne-kabongo  THE FORBIDDEN HEIRESS by Gledé Browne Kabongo November 17 – December 12, 2025 Virtual Book Tour