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Betrayed
by Anne MatherOlivia didn't expect returning home to be easy.And it wasn't. Especially when it was Matthew Ryan who met her at the airport when she returned to England from her grandmother's funeral.Matt and Olivia had once been passionate lovers and he had been desperate to marry her. Instead, she had chosen to leave him, although it had nearly broken her heart.But that had been ten years ago, part of their past. Until Olivia discovered their past was far from being dead and forgotten-a potent attraction flared between them as if they'd never been parted!
Betrayed
by Claire RobynsTwo Feuding FamiliesAmber Jardin has no taste for the bitter feud started before her father’s banishment. But now that he’s passed, she’s had to return to Scotland and his barbaric people. After her bloodthirsty uncle kidnaps one of the family’s rivals, Amber is in turn captured by Krayne Johnstone, the enemy laird. Despite their enmity, their attraction is immediate-and unfortunate, as Amber has sworn to escape.One Lusty TemptationKrayne is amazed at the wildcat’s repeated attempts to flee. He should steel himself against her beguiling ways-yet with time, he is driven more witless with lust. When the ransom exchange fails and Krayne is left with Amber, he finds he cannot tolerate the thought of her with another man-and she cannot tolerate the thought of returning to her uncle’s home.Will passion and love win out over mistrust and betrayal in time to prevent an all-out war?109,000 words
Betrayed: An Altered Saga Novella (Altered)
by Jennifer RushAfter leaving Anna, Sam, Cas, and Nick behind, Trev is on his own and under the watchful eye of the Branch once more. But where do Trev's loyalties really lie? Riley, Trev's overseer, is determined to find out. On Riley's command, Trev sets off on a mission to a small Wisconsin suburb. His order: locate and kill a seemingly innocent teen named Charlie. Trev soon learns, though, not everything is as it seems in this quiet town--most of all Charlie.Find out what Trev's been up to behind the scenes in this Altered Saga original short story.word count: 10,910 words
Betrayed
by Sharon SalaFrom the New York Times–bestselling author comes a gripping romantic thriller about a woman who returns to the scene of a decade-old murder. At the age of sixteen, Logan Conway witnessed the ultimate horror, and all she could do was run away. Ten years later, Logan has returned to the Louisiana bayou to face her fears and find her brother&’s murderer. But the cold-blooded killer has no intention of being found after all this time. Alone and out of her depth, Logan knows she&’s putting herself at risk by digging up the past. She can&’t help being thankful when her friend Wade Garrett arrives to aid in her search. But as they get closer to unmasking the killer, Logan and Wade risk becoming two more forgotten bodies . . . As hot and dangerous as the Louisiana bayou, Betrayed is a story about risking it all to do what&’s right—even if it kills you.
Betrayed
by Lauren N SharmanSometimes it pays to get up early... For reasons he refuses to admit, bad boy Kane McCassey has a soft spot for women who need help. Those familiar with his reputation say that he doesn't take anything seriously. But his family knows the truth, and isn't surprised when Kane risks everything to save the woman who literally drops into his life. Nothing prepared Lizzie Barnes to handle the whirlwind of trouble that comes calling out of the blue. Desperate to save herself, she resorts to drastic measures...only to find she's traded one dangerous situation for another. They met by coincidence. Lizzie doesn't understand Kane's desire to help her, but she does trust him. With no other choice, she accepts his offer. When Kane discovers Lizzie isn't the only one in danger, he must find and confront the one who betrayed him, or lose everything he loves...including Lizzie.
Betrayed
by Bertrice SmallTHE NEW HISTORICAL ROMANCE FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR BERTRICE SMALL As the undisputed queen of sensual romance, Bertrice Small brings history to life through indomitable women who live with wit, intelligence, and courage and love with fierce delight. Now, the New York Times-bestselling author of Hellion and The Love Slave, sweeps us to a time and place of fiery power struggles, where one woman holds the key to a country's future--and to her own consuming passion. BETRAYED When Fiona Hay offers Angus Gordon her virtue in exchange for a dowry for her sisters, she so intrigues the rogue that he demands a higher payment: she will be his mistress. Thus begins a sensual battle of wills and carnal delights. Destiny soon draws the ardent lovers into the turbulent court of King James. Determined to rule a unified Scotland, the king sees a perfect spy in Fiona--a woman of incomparable beauty, uncommon shrewdness, and uninhibited sensuality. The king's political scheme forces her away from the man she loves . . . and into the arms of a wild and passionate Highlander, The MacDonald of Nairn. Will this cold-hearted and his callous betrayal forever destroy Fiona's chance at happiness?
Betrayed
by Rebecca YorkTo Trust. . . Rockfort Security operative Shane Gallagher has been brought into S&D Systems to find a security leak. Confidential information has been stolen, and Shane suspects Elena Reyes, a systems analyst with the access and know-how to pull it off. As he finds excuses to get close to her, their attraction is too strong to ignore, but how can Shane trust the very woman he's investigating? Or Not to Trust Elena has spent her life proving herself, but now she's risking it all: everything she's worked for, and her growing feelings for Shane. Much as she wants to trust the devastatingly sexy, hard-as-nails investigator, she can't let herself fall for him. . . the stakes are too high.
Betrayed and Betrothed
by Anne AshleyPoor Miss Abbie Graham had never felt so betrayed! Betrothed to her grandfather's godson, Mr. Bartholomew Cavanagh, she had found him in a rather compromising position in the garden with another woman! Refusing to marry Bart has resulted in years of quarrel. And now Abbie's been packed off to Bath. Can things get any worse for the girl?They can, and they do, when Bart joins their party. He's now six years older and a rather dashing gentleman to boot—it looks as if Abbie's grandfather is playing matchmaker again! Only this time it may just work, as mysterious goings-on push Abbie and Bart closer together. And soon they realize they cannot survive apart.…
Betrayed, Betrothed and Bedded: Rebel Outlaw The Scarlet Gown Betrayed, Betrothed And Bedded
by Juliet LandonTHE GAME OF LOVE IS A DANGEROUS ONE IN THE COURT OF HENRY VIII... Betrayed by an ambitious father, forcibly betrothed to the handsome yet enigmatic Sir Jon Raemon and soon to be bedded by the covetous King Henry, Virginia D'Arvall is the female pawn in a masculine game of desire, power and lust. Ginny is determined to keep her honor, but in these dangerous courtly games, she will need to have her wits about her like never before. Will she realize that in Sir Jon she may just have all the love and protection she needs to survive?
Betrayed Birthright: Flood Zone Betrayed Birthright
by Liz ShoafIn this inspirational romantic suspense, a woman accepts the protection of a local lawman as she unravels family secrets in order to stop a killer.Abigail Mayfield hopes her stalker won’t follow her to Texas—until someone breaks into her new home, leaving behind a photo of her late parents with a mysterious child. This time, with her guard dog at her side, the widowed music teacher refuses to hide. She can’t uncover why someone is after her by herself, though, not when the threat escalates from break-ins to attempts on her life. After saving her from a sniper’s bullet, FBI agent turned small-town sheriff Noah Galloway makes Abigail’s safety his personal mission. With the investigation taking them cross-country on the trail of her long-dead parents, the widowed single father can’t risk leaving his son an orphan. But Abigail needs him . . . because somewhere, buried deep in her past, lies a secret worth killing for.
Betrayed Birthright
by Sheri WhitefeatherHE'D BEEN ROBBED OF HIS FAMILY, HIS HERITAGE. . . Walker Ashton wished his sister had never discovered that their mother was still alive. And worse, he wished she hadn't convinced him to find her. After all, he was acting CEO at Ashton-Lattimer, and he had always put business before pleasure. . . . But pleasure is what he sought when he met Tamra Winter Hawk, the woman caring for his estranged mother, and the most beautiful Native American he'd ever seen. Still, this woman had taken his place in his family. He should be feeling anything but attraction. Walker didn't know why Tamra affected him so deeply, why she made him yearn for a forbidden liaison. Was he trying to punish her? Or was he hell-bent on torturing himself? Only time would tell. . . .
Betrayed by Blood
by Beth DranoffBeth Dranoff is back with the second installment of her Mark of the Moon series Shapeshifting. Falling in love. Two things that aren't as easy as they look. There are definite perks to being a shifter. Sharp claws, soft fur, sexy creature-friends-with-benefits...but other things aren't so great. Like, say, being dragged into an apocalyptic war between the species, waged by a she-demon who wants to end the world. Meanwhile, things are getting hot and heavy between me and Sam Harding, lieutenant in the local shifter pack. Sam is definitely the commitment type-if only I could be sure that I am, too. I don't want to lose him, but am I ready for forever? Yeah, when this is over, I will absolutely get my life-love and otherwise-together. That is, if I manage to live through this mess. This book is approximately 85,000 words
Betrayed by His Kiss
by Amanda MccabeIn a city of shadows... Orlando Landucci knows all too well what darkness lies beneath Florence's dazzling splendor. And when his beloved sister is torn from him, he will stop at nothing to avenge her death. ...only a kiss can light up the darkness But from the moment he lays eyes on innocent Isabella Spinola, something inside him shifts. She is the kin of his sworn enemy, yet he feels compelled to protect her. With every forbidden kiss Orlando's sense of betrayal deepens, so when the time for vengeance comes, will their bond be enough to banish the shadows forever? "McCabe's story charms readers." -RT Book Reviews on Running from Scandal
Betrayed by Love: The Rough and Ready Rancher (Western Lovers Ser.)
by Diana PalmerFrom New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer comes a fan-favorite story of second-chance love.Cattle rancher Jacob Cade rarely denies himself anything--except his passion for Kate Walker. When it comes to his younger sister's best friend, Jacob sets boundaries as solid as his ranch fences. But when Kate returns home for his sister's wedding, he sees her with new eyes. She's older, wiser and more attractive than ever--and Jacob can't help but feel that the time for restraint is over...Kate has been in love with Jacob for as long as she can remember. She knows the ruggedly handsome older man isn't offering forever, but the sparks between them are as hot as they ever were. Yet, will a few precious nights in his arms be worth the heartache that's sure to follow?
Betrayed by Shadows
by Nancy GideonA good man drowning in bad deeds. A bad girl denying a good heart. Reluctant hero Giles St. Clair doesn't need a problem like Brigit MacCreedy. Fleeing the retribution of her dead lover's clan, Brigit is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her family...except trust the human who puts himself between her and her powerful enemies in a battle he can't win.While balancing a criminal empire and a shapeshifter clan war, Giles St. Clair is charged with protecting Brigit MacCreedy. How much trouble can the head-strong and manipulative Shifter beauty get into in two weeks? Plenty, when her schemes range from kidnapping to fleeing the retribution of her dead lover's clan. With her family's lives on the line, Brigit is willing to do whatever it takes to save them. The only thing standing in her way is an immovable stone wall of a man she can't bully or beguile...a human, no less, who has promised to protect her from the secrets and dangers she conceals. Risking her own safety gets complicated when an honorable and annoyingly desirable man puts himself between her and her powerful enemies in a battle he can't win, in this "Taming of the Shrew meets Shifter Goodfellas on the Bayou" tale of consequences, redemption, and finding love in all the wrong places.
Betrayed by Shadows
by Nancy GideonA good man drowning in bad deeds . . . Balancing a criminal empire and a preternatural clan war, reluctant front man Giles St. Clair doesn't need a problem like Brigit MacCreedy . . . How much trouble can the head-strong and manipulative Shifter beauty get into in two weeks? Plenty when her schemes range from kidnapping to fleeing the retribution of her dead lover's clan. A bad girl denying a good heart . . . With her family's lives on the line, Brigit is willing to do whatever it takes to save them. The only thing standing in her way is an immovable stone wall of a man she can't bully or beguile . . . a human, no less, who has promised to protect her from the secrets and dangers she conceals. Caught in a battle they can't win . . . Risking her own safety gets complicated when an honorable and annoyingly desirable man puts himself between her and her powerful enemies in Book 7 of the "By Moonlight" series.
Betrayed by Trust
by Ana BarronsCatherine Morrissey is devastated when her sister's body is found on a tiny wooded island on the Potomac. For months, Catherine had hoped that Blair's disappearance would end with the bright, young Capitol Hill aide found safe and alive. Determined to put pressure on the police to catch the killer, Catherine flies to Washington, D.C.Joseph Rossi, an investigative reporter for the Washington Herald, broke the story of Blair's murder-and ruined his chances with Catherine in the process. They'd developed a warm, long-distance connection after Catherine's sister went missing, but the temptation of the scoop-which revealed some Morrissey family secrets-was too great to resist.Now together in D.C., Catherine and Joe are thrown into a world of lies, scandal and deadly political intrigue. They must work as a team and learn to trust one another-and their rekindled feelings-if they have any hope of living to see the truth uncovered."Wrongfully Accused is a compelling, quick-paced blend of political intrigue, gritty suspense and wrenching romance... Barrons is a thrilling addition to the romantic suspense genre." - USA TODAY96,000 words
Betrayed Not Broken: From Discovery to Decision Making, Your Journey Through Infidelity
by Laurel WiersBetrayed Not Broken is a guide to dealing with infidelity. It gives easy-to-follow steps for the individual who is trying to decide whether or not to stay in a relationship. For the couple desiring to restore their relationship, it provides thought-provoking questions to help them understand why the affair happened, as well as exercises to guide the couple journey through each stage of dealing with the infidelity
Betraying Mercy
by Amber LinCan she be more than a mistress?With a tarnished reputation, Mercy Lyndhurst expected to become the Earl of Rochford's mistress, not his wife. Immediately abandoned by her husband after their wedding, Mercy transformed herself from commoner to countess, vowing to protect the lands and people her husband was forced to leave.Over the past six years, William has restored the family fortune all the while tortured by his memories of Mercy...and the dark night he killed a man. When a threat draws him home, William learns just how much has changed-including his wife. While the passion still flares between them, he fears he has wounded her too badly to regain her trust. But as the danger grows they must unite to save the estate...and possibly their marriage.
Betraying Season (Leland Sisters)
by Marissa DoylePenelope Leland has come to Ireland to study magic and prove to herself that she is as good a witch as her twin sister, Persy. But when the dashing Niall Keating begins to court her, Pen can't help being distracted from her studies. Little does Pen know, Niall is acting upon orders from his sorceress mother. And although it starts as a sham, Niall actually falls deeply in love with Pen, and she with him. Even if he halts his mother's evil plan, will Pen be able to forgive him for trying to seduce her into a plot?
The Betrothal
by Terri Brisbin Miranda Jarrett Joanne RockThe Claiming of Lady JoannaTerrified by rumors about her intended's wicked ways, Lady Joanna runs away from her wedding and seeks sanctuary in a church. Will the boldly handsome Lord Braden, the so-called "Warlock of Wynwydd," woo her into his arms-or sweep her away to the altar?Highland Handfast by Joanne RockYoung widow Brenna Kirkpatrick calls upon old love Gavin Blackburn to rescue her kidnapped children. The brawny Highlander agrees-if she'll handfast with him for one year. Brenna plans to abstain from Gavin's charms, but soon realizes how tempting he can be....A Marriage in Three Acts by Miranda JarrettAct one: Lord Ross Howland engages a troupe of traveling players for a performance at his estate. Act two: The dashing earl becomes utterly enchanted by the beautiful young actress Cordelia Lyon. Act three: Will this star-crossed couple find their own happy ending?
The Betrothed
by Kiera CassA would-be queen. A handsome young king. A perfect match…or is it? <P><P>From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series comes The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate her legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike. <P><P>When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is shocked—and thrilled. After all, she’s grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king’s attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. Capturing his heart is a dream come true. <P><P>But Hollis soon realizes that falling in love with a king and being crowned queen may not be the happily ever after she thought it would be. And when she meets a commoner with the mysterious power to see right into her heart, she finds that the future she really wants is one that she never thought to imagine. <p><p><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Betrothed (Montagues #2)
by Elizabeth ElliottBaron Guy of Montague came to Lonsdale Castle prepared to fight for what was rightfully his...only to find a woman who made him all but forget his purpose. With her angel's face and womanly curves, Lady Claudia Chiavari was enough to tempt a saint to sin. And when she returned his kisses with innocent fire, Guy knew that he was bewitched. But in a matter of hours, everything changed, as he found himself betrayed, betrothed, and imprisoned, with only Claudia to blame...Five lonely years of exile under her uncle's tyrannical rule had taught Italian-born Claudia Chiavari to distrust all Englishmen--until Guy swept into her life. Now, determined to prove to the handsome knight that she had no part in her uncle's schemes, she will risk her life to help him escape. But when she rides with Guy to his magnificent fortress, she will discover a terrible truth: that she herself is a prisoner...and at the mercy of a man whose tumultuous passion could cost her her heart.
Betrothed: To the People's Prince
by Marion LennoxNikos Andreadis is the prince of people's hearts, but the crown of Argyros now belongs to Princess Athena, so he puts his kingdom first and brings the reluctant royal back from America. Seeing beautiful Athena again brings back memories of their forbidden affair that Nikos thought he'd buried. But more shocking is the secret Athena's been carrying. . .
The Betrothed: I Promessi Sposi
by Alessandro Manzoni Translated by Bruce PenmanThe Betrothed tells the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, prevented from marrying by the petty tyrant Don Rodrigo, who desires Lucia for himself. <P><P>Forced to flee, they are then cruelly separated, and must face many dangers including plague, famine and imprisonment, and confront a variety of strange characters - the mysterious Nun of Monza, the fiery Father Cristoforo and the sinister 'Unnamed' - in their struggle to be reunited. A vigorous portrayal of enduring passion.