The Hidden Key of Brooke Sumner

By Susan L. Tuttle

Will the key unlock more than a vault filled with treasure?

Brooke Sumner has been carefully avoiding Storm Whitlock ever since he betrayed her trust. When he joins Caspar's mysterious treasure-hunting group, she steps away to focus on her antique shop and keep herself busy. THen Caspar invites her back for one final assignment, and Brooke is torn. Returning to Halstead Manor to help the team find the second half of a key is intriguing. It also means she'd be working with Storm. But she doesn't trust his motives, so she reluctantly rejoins to keep him in check.

As they dive into their expedition, Brooke finds her heart softening toward those she'd once held at arm's length. And is it possible she misunderstood Storm's betrayal of their friendship?

"In this friends-to-more romance, we get to see the beauty of being known, being loved, and finding the people who want to walk alongside us."

mdashToni Shiloh, Christy Award-winning author

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0825448611
• ISBN13: 9780825448614
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Kregel Publications
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

an incredible treasure-hunting adventure

"A life without hope might feel safe, but it's actually the most dangerous place to be. Without hope, our world turns dark." I have loved each and every book in this series and cannot believe that this book concludes the delightful adventures of Everleigh, Natalie, and Brooke along with their significant others. As in the previous books, the team jet sets and travels through London, Rome, and Spain and I absolutely loved traveling with them and experiencing the sights, sounds, smells and foods. This time around their mission was to recover a key that unlocks the hidden wealth of the Perez family. Jerrick was the voice that filled in the backstory this time and his life story was so tragic and heart-breaking. There are plenty of plot twists and gasp-worthy surprises to have you clinging to the edge of your seat and reading way past your bedtime. And the grand reveal at the end! I could not have predicted that in a million years. Brooke was a complex character, scarred from the foster care system but longing for the softer touches of family, home and love. Storm was not as complex as Brooke painted him; Storm simply lived to honor and trust God and protect and love Brooke. Their banter and lifelong friendship and trust were beautiful things to behold, even if Brooke resisted against all these things thinking she had been betrayed by Storm. I truly enjoyed catching up with Everleigh and Niles, Gertie and Burt, and Natalie and Mason while getting to know Brooke, Storm and Jerrick better. If you enjoy history, art, and adventure with a generous splash of faith, suspense, romance and puzzle-solving, this is a perfect book for you. I highly recommend picking up all three books of the series and reading them back to back. You will thank me for it. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Kregel Publications via JustRead Tours and NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.