Are you looking for a new series of fiction/historical/romance books to read? This book, Betrayal, by Robin Lee Hatcher is the second book in a series (see the end of this post--I'm giving away book 1 and 2!!) that focuses on adults who were orphaned and separated as children in the 1800's and who long to be reunited. The first book (Belonging) focused on Felicia, the middle daughter. This book, Betrayal, takes a look at Hugh, the eldest brother.
Betrayal is the story of Julia, recently widowed from an abusive husband, running a ranch alone, and intimidated by her ex-brother-in-law who wants her land. Hugh enters the picture randomly, as he's traveling through the area and his horse becomes injured. He takes a position as a temporary ranch hand and, hey, it's a historical romance, so you can probably guess what happens :). . .
The book is a nice story. It IS part of a series, and as such, mentions a little bit about Hugh's past and his search for his sisters. It kind of abruptly throws that in at the end and jumps--boom--into life with his newfound sister and her family (without addressing how he found her,etc) I kind of wished they had put that part into the book. I did not really like the title, Betrayal. I think it was named that because of huge betrayals that had happened in the pasts of Hugh and Julia, but not so much what the book was about.
The book was a nice read. A kind of predictable historical romance with details about ranch life. It's a Christian book and as such is a very "clean" story, which is good. I read the first book of this series and I honestly liked it a bit better than this one. Nevertheless, I would still recommend this book for a little light reading! And I'm looking forward to book 3 in the series!
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I have a copy of book 1, Belonging, and book 2, Betrayal to give away! I'll plan to draw a name on Friday, Dec. 28.
To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment below (and make sure I have your contact info!)
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I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher for the purpose of this review. I was not required to write a positive review.
WINNER!! The winner of the giveaway is the number 2 comment, Jan! Hope you enjoy the books! :)
Oh boy, more books to read perhaps! That's okay! I'm up for it! Would love something new to read in the gloomy new year. Thank-you for hosting the give-away!
ReplyDeleteAngie
I would love to have new books to read in the cold of the winter coming. Please enter me into the drawing,
ReplyDeleteJan
This sound fun! I'd love a chance to win! thank you!
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ReplyDeleteJulia's journey sounds so emotional and she is a character I'd definitely be rooting for in Betrayal. Running a ranch does not sound easy but an intering challenge. Thank you for the giveaway.