Goodnight (Broken Heart Series)

Goodnight (Broken Heart Series)

Susie Tate

  • 4.5 out of 5
  • 3,950 ratings
  • 310 pages
  • R

Overall Content Rating: Restricted R

This adult romantic suspense novel follows a female close-protection officer and a wealthy client as attraction grows amid kidnapping threats, corporate intrigue, and family drama. The heroine’s backstory involves severe childhood abuse and survival on the streets; those themes surface in memories and dialogue about trauma without the book functioning as horror for its own sake. Parents should expect frequent strong language from many characters, recurring action violence with blood and weapons, and romance with emotional intimacy but little on-page sexual detail. Reviewers consistently describe sex as implied rather than explicit; profanity remains common. Themes of parental or caregiver abuse and endangerment in the heroine’s past are important context for sensitive readers.

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Reviews first uploaded September 29, 2026 6:33 am. Revised October 7, 2026 9:28 am. Page updated October 7, 2026 9:28 am.

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Crude Mild

33

Characters frequently call one another foolish or worse in heated moments; this sits alongside sharper profanity rather than dominating the book.

Amazon reviews mentioning crude

Specific words
  • stupid: 22
  • idiot: 11

Fbombs Heavy

68

The strongest swear word appears dozens of times in anger, emphasis, and casual talk among adults, including during emergencies and fights.

Amazon reviews mentioning swearing

Specific words
  • fuck: 67
  • clusterfuck: 1

Profanity Heavy

120

Strong and mild swearing run through much of the dialogue, especially under stress, in banter among security staff, and in confrontations. Insults and vulgar dismissals appear often across the full text, though reviewers note somewhat less than earlier books in the series.

Amazon reviews mentioning profanity

Specific words
  • shit: 35
  • bastard: 25
  • goddamn: 22
  • hell: 12
  • damn: 10
  • bitch: 8
  • bullshit: 6
  • dick: 2

Sex Mild

12

Romantic intimacy is mostly implied or fade-to-black rather than described in detail. There are crude insults about promiscuity, brief mention of adult media on a phone, a glance at someone shirtless, and dialogue about past exploitation without explicit scenes on the page.

Amazon reviews mentioning sex

Specific words
  • whore: 4
  • cock: 2
  • dick: 2
  • porn: 2
  • slut: 1
  • topless: 1

Violence Moderate

46

Physical danger is central: flashbacks and present-day scenes include beatings, knives, gunfire, blood, and injuries. A heroine’s abusive upbringing and ongoing protection work drive much of the tension; reviewers describe the tone as darker and violent but generally less graphic than a prior series entry.

Amazon reviews mentioning violence

Specific words
  • blood: 23
  • punch: 12
  • kick: 5
  • bleed: 3
  • stab: 2
  • smash: 1

About this book

Life is pain. That is the reality Goodie has had to accept since she was nine years old. Even before the night her childhood shattered she was never normal: her mind can process people and situations at lightning speed, she has the ability to recall anything she sees or hears with perfect clarity, she can separate from herself if she needs to – making her difficult to torture, difficult to intimidate. In summary, she is the perfect mercenary. A life in the shadows where she can stay in darkness is fine by her. That is until he tries to pull her into the light. Powerful, arrogant, filthy-rich men are, quite frankly, a pain in Goodie’s arse. She’d much rather take an extraction job in the depths of a Colombian jungle than have to deal with their bullshit. But sometimes the money is just too good to turn down, and this time someone important, who is actually doing something Goodie believes in, needs to be kept safe. Luckily, Goodie is an expert at maintaining an invisible presence, enabling her to keep any interaction with the egomaniacs she protects to a minimum … until she meets Nick Chambers. Nick doesn’t seem to understand invisible presence, appropriate employer–employee protocol, security precautions, following instructions, or in fact just leaving her the fuck alone. Everything about him, from his ability to laugh at their situation to the perpetual smile on his gorgeous face complete with goddamn dimple, drives Goodie insane, and for some reason makes her feel threatened. Fear is weakness, and if Goodie’s life has taught her anything it’s that you never, ever show weakness. But Nick is determined, and he’s used to getting what he wants. He’s been effortlessly charming the women in his life since he was five years old, so he knows it won’t be long before he has Goodie right where he wants her. Only some things are so dark, so horrific, they can’t be dragged into the light. Some people are beyond redemption, and Goodnight may be one of them. This book is a full-length, enemies-to-lovers, billionaire boss, stand-alone contemporary romance of approximately 85,000 words with no cliffhanger. Warning - This story does involve some swearing and violence from the outset. Praise for Goodnight Moving, sometimes funny, sometimes dark contemporary romance. The books took me on a trip like I've not seen. Author Nathan Lowell for Peer Reviewed This book had it ALL!! Tate jam packed a story full of romance, love, suspense, angst, humor and so much more. Will take you on a journey of a young woman who knows only hatred and being alone and you will follow her as her heart and soul begin to open up to find happiness. Star Angel Reviews Tate gives a unique twist on the bodyguard trope. What was done very well was that although Goodie is the bodyguard, Nick is still protective, possessive, and very much an alpha when it comes to her. He wasn't just this rich, spoiled tosser, he was charming, brilliant, and driven. I remained captivated throughout. The push and pull between the characters, the action, the mystery, the bold characters, all of it, had me engaged and invested. This was my first book by Susie Tate and will not be my last. Nerdy, Dirty and Flirty Book Blog Goodnight is an awesome tale. I first met the enigmatic and mysterious Goodie in the Broken Hearts Series also written by Susie Tate. I had high hopes for Goodie's story and I was not disappointed. Thoroughly recommend this book. Words Turn Me On Book Blog Goodie is likable and you can't help but root for her . Nick ,well he's rich and spoiled and used to getting his own way but again he's so well written you can't help but like him. Highly recommend. United Indie Book Blog Warning Read more