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Dean Steele #7
The Last Promise
We are the promises we make, the vows we keep, and the oaths we dare not break.
When PI Dean Steele received a call from his high school sweetheart Brielle,
he never imagined it would lead him to the discovery of her lifeless body.
His hunt for her killer takes him on the road to the biggest mystery of his life.
Could Brielle have been hiding his child?
What secrets was she hiding from Dean and even her own family?
While searching for the killer of the woman he once loved.
He uncovered more secrets that will change everything he thought he knew.
This is the promise that defines us. The last promise we could ever make.
When PI Dean Steele received a call from his high school sweetheart Brielle,
he never imagined it would lead him to the discovery of her lifeless body.
His hunt for her killer takes him on the road to the biggest mystery of his life.
Could Brielle have been hiding his child?
What secrets was she hiding from Dean and even her own family?
While searching for the killer of the woman he once loved.
He uncovered more secrets that will change everything he thought he knew.
This is the promise that defines us. The last promise we could ever make.
- GenresMystery
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 12, 2024
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April 14, 2024
Wow! I don't know if another book in the series could be better than this one! It was fantastic! I especially live how the stories have connections like Dean's new client and what happened to Brielle and Owen. A.J.Rivers is an extremely talented storyteller. Of course Dean's story continues in this book but it is packed full of excitement and answers.
September 2, 2025
Dean Steele series
I must admit that these aren’t my favorite however it’s not because they aren’t as good as the others. I’m not sure why that is really. Just hit different I guess. But this one was a diamond in the rough. And the heart in this book was something that crept up. These are excellent books. Are there typos? Yep. Are there times when I wanted to yell due to redundancy in the stories of previous books? Yes. But you have to have it unless you are reading these the way I am. The thought of the reader is quite impressive by this author. Even if new characters pop up seaming out of place with no backstory, just hang on it’s coming. Give this entire series a chance. The stories will grab you quickly and you have to hold on.
I must admit that these aren’t my favorite however it’s not because they aren’t as good as the others. I’m not sure why that is really. Just hit different I guess. But this one was a diamond in the rough. And the heart in this book was something that crept up. These are excellent books. Are there typos? Yep. Are there times when I wanted to yell due to redundancy in the stories of previous books? Yes. But you have to have it unless you are reading these the way I am. The thought of the reader is quite impressive by this author. Even if new characters pop up seaming out of place with no backstory, just hang on it’s coming. Give this entire series a chance. The stories will grab you quickly and you have to hold on.
April 15, 2024
great series.
I’m so glad to see more of Dean Steele. He is a great character and deserved his own series. It was good to finally see the mystery of the murder of Owen’s mother solved. A. J. Is a fantastic author who writes several great series. I have read them all and highly recommend them.
I’m so glad to see more of Dean Steele. He is a great character and deserved his own series. It was good to finally see the mystery of the murder of Owen’s mother solved. A. J. Is a fantastic author who writes several great series. I have read them all and highly recommend them.
April 16, 2024
My favorite series by AJ Rivers!
Private Investigator Dean Steele is searching for answers as to how his former girlfriend, Brielle, died. In the latest installment, he has been asked to look for a missing woman by a man sitting in prison. What starts out as a simple investigation leads to answers he never thought he'd get.
Private Investigator Dean Steele is searching for answers as to how his former girlfriend, Brielle, died. In the latest installment, he has been asked to look for a missing woman by a man sitting in prison. What starts out as a simple investigation leads to answers he never thought he'd get.
April 19, 2024
A Conspiracy of Conspiracies-The Truth Comes Out.
A missing girlfriend, and then an investigation - a payback with unspeakable consequences with Dean in the middle. Working on his own investigations for over a year he never gives up. And for good reasons, His suspicions are straight on and he has one last confrontation that he must face.
A missing girlfriend, and then an investigation - a payback with unspeakable consequences with Dean in the middle. Working on his own investigations for over a year he never gives up. And for good reasons, His suspicions are straight on and he has one last confrontation that he must face.
April 23, 2024
The Last Promise(Dean Steele Mystery Thriller Book 7)
OMG!!!!!!!!!!! This book was amazing, I couldn't put it down, I read it in one day. I am happy the Dean, finally got the person that killed Brielle, it caused him a great deal of pain. I can't wait until the next book comes out.
OMG!!!!!!!!!!! This book was amazing, I couldn't put it down, I read it in one day. I am happy the Dean, finally got the person that killed Brielle, it caused him a great deal of pain. I can't wait until the next book comes out.
April 30, 2024
Another Dean Steele story it’s getting a little stale
I’ve read all of Dean’s and Emma’s stories and it started to get stale. The story line is decent but not as gripping as they once were. This one seemed a bit predictable and the ending seemed rushed to meet a page count. Decent but not my favorite.
I’ve read all of Dean’s and Emma’s stories and it started to get stale. The story line is decent but not as gripping as they once were. This one seemed a bit predictable and the ending seemed rushed to meet a page count. Decent but not my favorite.
May 4, 2024
I think this was the best one yet. I wavered between 4&5. In explanation as to why I chose 4, I've only given 5's to books like The Women, This Tender Land, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet etc. I just cannot include a quick mystery ,as much as I enjoyed it. Therefore, it got top marks for a good book, that isn't really great literature, just a great story
May 4, 2024
Wonderful
This is such a good read. I have loved every Dean Steele book but this one is by far my favorite. I was so exotic finish this and finally get the killing of Brielle solved that I could hardly put this book down. So glad everything worked out the way it did and I'm looking forward to book 8.
This is such a good read. I have loved every Dean Steele book but this one is by far my favorite. I was so exotic finish this and finally get the killing of Brielle solved that I could hardly put this book down. So glad everything worked out the way it did and I'm looking forward to book 8.
November 22, 2024
wow! Great roller coaster ride of a book!
This book wraps up all the loose ends of what happened to Brielle. The plot shifts from her perspective & Dean’s throughout the book. There are lots of surprises and twists to the plot. I’m happy with how the book ends and look forward to the next one in this series.
This book wraps up all the loose ends of what happened to Brielle. The plot shifts from her perspective & Dean’s throughout the book. There are lots of surprises and twists to the plot. I’m happy with how the book ends and look forward to the next one in this series.
January 5, 2025
This one is awesome
Finely he finds out the truth about his first love. The twist and turns in this one kept me reading till the end. You must read in order otherwise you would be lost as to what was going on.
In another issue I have would be the spell check needs to do a better job.
Finely he finds out the truth about his first love. The twist and turns in this one kept me reading till the end. You must read in order otherwise you would be lost as to what was going on.
In another issue I have would be the spell check needs to do a better job.
April 13, 2024
The Last Promise
OMG. This is the best Dean Steele book I have read so far. I could not put this book down. The suspense and intrigue keeps you reading. I loved this book. Even the ending was great.. I highly recommend this book and series.
OMG. This is the best Dean Steele book I have read so far. I could not put this book down. The suspense and intrigue keeps you reading. I loved this book. Even the ending was great.. I highly recommend this book and series.
April 13, 2024
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I could not put this book down. What an amazing and heartbreaking story. My heart hurt for Dean, Owen and Colleen. The strength and love that Brielle had for them had me in tears. Thank you for your incredible writing.
I could not put this book down. What an amazing and heartbreaking story. My heart hurt for Dean, Owen and Colleen. The strength and love that Brielle had for them had me in tears. Thank you for your incredible writing.
April 16, 2024
Finally
Finally a conclusion and I don't have to read book for more of the saga. However, now I can read more just for the sake of enjoying. A very nice ending but only after a riviting journey.
Finally a conclusion and I don't have to read book for more of the saga. However, now I can read more just for the sake of enjoying. A very nice ending but only after a riviting journey.
April 16, 2024
Great ending!
This book was a great wrap-up of the series storyline so far. So much changed from book 1 to book 7: new people, new places, and plenty of surprises. Now I'm ready to see where things go from here.
This book was a great wrap-up of the series storyline so far. So much changed from book 1 to book 7: new people, new places, and plenty of surprises. Now I'm ready to see where things go from here.
May 25, 2024
Riveting series.
There are a lot of left turns in this one for explanation of what’s going on, each one more mind-boggling than the one before it. Dean keeps pushing through until he gets his answers. This time, he got a bonus. Sure hope he figures out his blackouts.
There are a lot of left turns in this one for explanation of what’s going on, each one more mind-boggling than the one before it. Dean keeps pushing through until he gets his answers. This time, he got a bonus. Sure hope he figures out his blackouts.
November 6, 2024
Busy Schedule
With a number of investigations going on Dean is extremely busy. He finds a missing women and gets the information needed to take Alexander down. There were a number of interesting things going on to keep X busy.
With a number of investigations going on Dean is extremely busy. He finds a missing women and gets the information needed to take Alexander down. There were a number of interesting things going on to keep X busy.
February 3, 2025
the family grows
Dean is really put through the ringer in this situation but grows closer to his newfound son as a result of the tragedy and tribulations. Great reading, hard to
Put it down!
Dean is really put through the ringer in this situation but grows closer to his newfound son as a result of the tragedy and tribulations. Great reading, hard to
Put it down!
February 14, 2025
EXCELLENT!
This story is one of your best! Having lost my mom (though she was not murdered!), I understand the feelings that you portrayed so well. I am looking forward to the next story with Dean and company! Thanks again for a GREAT read!
This story is one of your best! Having lost my mom (though she was not murdered!), I understand the feelings that you portrayed so well. I am looking forward to the next story with Dean and company! Thanks again for a GREAT read!
April 6, 2024
This was a excellent story about Dean finding out what happened to Brielle and taking action. This was full of suspense and lots of action. Thank you.
April 15, 2024
Clarity about Brielle, Alexander and Owen
Wonderful tying up the loose ends of a longstanding wrong.
Just desserts, and new connections built in truth and family.
Wonderful tying up the loose ends of a longstanding wrong.
Just desserts, and new connections built in truth and family.
April 16, 2024
Dean Steele finally solves the murder of his first love....Brielle!
April 16, 2024
Who killed Brielle and why??? A tracker finds them??? Always keep it with you??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
April 26, 2024
Dean
Just such a good father to Owen. These stories get better with Eva one that’s written. I look forward to the next installment
Just such a good father to Owen. These stories get better with Eva one that’s written. I look forward to the next installment
June 13, 2024
Great and wonderful ending to deans saga
I loved that dean got to really have some joy in this book. Bittersweet with Brielle death but lovely overall.
I loved that dean got to really have some joy in this book. Bittersweet with Brielle death but lovely overall.
June 16, 2024
awesome!
Wow! One page turner of a book! Dean fidgets hired to find a prison inmate to find his girlfriend with the promise of giving Dean information about who killed Brielle.
Wow! One page turner of a book! Dean fidgets hired to find a prison inmate to find his girlfriend with the promise of giving Dean information about who killed Brielle.
June 30, 2024
Short read. Boring. Ending had one small, teeny, tiny shocker but that’s it. Don’t waste your time
February 21, 2025
Tying up loose ends
Dean tries to keep his promise to Brielle. Along the way, the reader meets true evil. Yet there are moments of pure joy.
Dean tries to keep his promise to Brielle. Along the way, the reader meets true evil. Yet there are moments of pure joy.
March 31, 2025
another hit
Finally—Dean got Alexander’s ass! Amen but this was a sad but necessary journey! Good ass book, great characters, and a bomb ending!
Finally—Dean got Alexander’s ass! Amen but this was a sad but necessary journey! Good ass book, great characters, and a bomb ending!
July 30, 2025
Good reading
Hopefully this isn't the last we will read of Dean. He is just finding the family he never had in his young life.
Hopefully this isn't the last we will read of Dean. He is just finding the family he never had in his young life.
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