I received this book for free from the publicist in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Betrayed by Lies by Rebecca Shea Series: Bound and Broken #3
Publisher: self-published
Publication Date: April 24, 2017
Genres: Contemporary, Mafia/Organized Crime, New Adult, Romance
Pages: 160
Format: e-ARC
Source: the publicist
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From the USA Today bestselling author of the Unbreakable series, comes a sexy, heart-wrenching novel…Betrayed by Lies.
As an ATF agent, bringing down the Estrada cartel has been my sole mission. I’m a skilled agent, determined and fearless, but a relentless pursuit and a willingness to risk everything almost killed me.
A year later, when an opportunity in Los Angeles presents itself, I jump at the chance to start over and rebuild the career and life I almost lost.
Kate Stevens was not part of my new plan. I never expected she would be the one to save me from my past. She was exactly what I needed—smart, beautiful and independent. I finally have a future I look forward to.Only nothing in my life ever goes according to plan. Losing Kate is not an option, but fate seems poised to ruin me, and there isn’t a damn thing I can do about it.
USA TODAY bestselling author Rebecca Shea brings you the third title in her thrilling and sexy romantic suspense Bound & Broken Series, BETRAYED BY LIES. Order BETRAYED BY LIES, and be sure to grab your copies of BROKEN BY LIES and BOUND BY LIES today! Fall into the deliciously dark world where the line between good and evil becomes blurred.
From the USA Today bestselling author of the Unbreakable series, comes a sexy, heart-wrenching novel…Betrayed by Lies
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Celeste’s review:
Oh Sam Cortez, you perfect sexy man, I love you. I feel like I should confess…I had zero recollection of the details of book 1 (Broken by Lies) or book 2 (Bound by Lies), except that I loved them and I knew I flailed. I mean really flailed. I got all tingly re-reading my own reviews! I’m telling you this because you might be worried that it’s the 3rd book in the series, but don’t be. Thank god Rebecca did a great job providing refreshers and this could essentially be read as a standalone. So, if you have a terrible memory like me (I blame the wine) then you have no worries and you can jump head first into Sam’s bed this book. It will all come back to you, I promise.
In this delicious installment there was some serious insta-attraction, and for me, I loved how both Kate and Sam didn’t deny it. There were no games and it was gloriously refreshing. Neither of them wasted any time pretending the connection didn’t exist and went for it. I so appreciated that and got behind them 100%.
More than just chemistry, though, the reason I loved both Sam and Kate so much is that they were both strong and independent, yet weren’t afraid to say when they were hurt or vulnerable. They owned their weakness and it was so sexy on Sam, and straight up awesome on Kate. I loved them as individuals and together. Doesn’t always happen in a book!
Sexy times were oooooooh la la. You, Ms. Shea, are awesome. Let’s leave it at that and you guys should just be ready to feel the heat!
The ending was a very long prologue, and as much as the romance happened at a whirl wind pace, it actually felt totally right. I’m a sucker for true love and their relationship was definitely the real deal.
The only thing I felt when the story ended was that it was too short. I neeeeeeeeded more. I was so ready to sink my teeth into this, and just as I was becoming totally immersed…it was over. *crycrycry* I’m greedy, what can I say. Rebecca writes in a way that brings characters to life and without realizing it, I find they are important to me, they feel real. Either you can or you can’t do this, and Ms. Shea has got that talent. I love her.
Rec it? YES! Just go in knowing this is a quick read, but such a good one. If you love New Adult romances done right, this is a must for your TBR, you won’t regret it!
Happy reading!
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And don’t miss the first two books in the Bound & Broken Series!
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BROKEN BY LIES
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BOUND BY LIES
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About Rebecca Shea
Rebecca Shea is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Unbreakable series (Unbreakable, Undone, and Unforgiven) and the Bound and Broken series (Broken by Lies and Bound by Lies). She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her family. From the time Rebecca could read she has had a passion for books. Rebecca spends her days working and her nights writing, bringing stories to life. Born and raised in Minnesota, Rebecca moved to Arizona in 1999 to escape the bitter winters. When not working or writing, she can be found on the sidelines of her sons’ football games, or watching her daughter at ballet class. Rebecca is fueled by insane amounts of coffee, margaritas, Laffy Taffy (except the banana ones), and happily ever afters.
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