One More Betrayal (Hidden Secrets Trilogy #2, )Purchase on: Amazon, iBooks
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Synopsis:
Jessica and Troy’s exciting story continues in the second book of the HIDDEN SECRETS TRILOGY as passion and danger collide…
Despite Jess’s initial reluctance to get involved with ex-Marine Troy Carson, her friendship with him is growing to be something more. But love cannot exist without trust, and trust is something she can't afford—not when she needs to cling to the secrets of her past.
Not when she’s hoping to be part of her daughter’s life again. Too much is at stake if the truth gets out.
As Jess tries to put the pieces of her life back together after being wrongfully imprisoned for the death of her abusive husband, she recognizes her past life in a new friend. Refusing to let history repeat itself, Jess is determined to get her friend away from the man who is abusing her.
But in doing so, Jess’s past is at risk of being revealed, costing her everything she holds dear: Troy. Her daughter. Her life…
The dual timeline book is the second novel in Hidden Secrets Trilogy. The books in the trilogy have to be read in order. All other books in the Carson Brother series are standalone.
Review:
One More Betrayal was an emotional story that wove together the past and the present. This is the second book in the trilogy, and you definitely have to start with One More Secret. From there you start the journey of Jessica in the present, and Angelique in the past. And getting to see how their stories wove together in this book was beautiful!
Troy continues holding me and doesn’t push for me to tell him what’s wrong. He’s the stalwart against all my storms, supporting me when my base crumbles.
I’m not sure what I would do without him.
Jessica’s story started out with a bang, and kept at an intense pace until that last page. Accidents, near death experiences, and more will leave your head spinning. She had so much going on and it’ll keep you turning those pages to see not only what happens next, but to find out if she was okay too. Yet the whole time, my heart broke for Troy. He just wanted to love and help Jessica. So when Jessica took that scary step and did open up, there were still things she kept in the shadows and hidden from him. I understood her struggle with trust, and was thankful she had therapy, good friends, and Bailey in her life. But when she told others things before him, it hurt. I struggled deeply with that, and that made me lose the precarious connection I had with Jessica.
Johann steps out of the barn, his expression winter-storm dark. The pistol grasped in his hand is pointed at me.
“Where the hell are they?” Johann’s tone isn’t just angry.
We also spent chapters in the past with Angelique and Captain Schmidt, Johann. Angelique was a SOE agent during World War II. And Johann was forced to become a soldier for the Nazi’s, and now lived in the same house as Angelique and her ‘father’. This book made me love their story even more, since we got to completely learn about Johann.
The kind and compassionate man before me is a juxtaposition to what his uniform stands for.
“Thank you.” Johann’s voice is a whisper, the words meant only for me.
I loved watching Angelique realize what a good heart Johann had. Watching their trust, friendship, and more bloom was intoxicating. Their romance story was beautiful while also beyond impossible. Johann and Angelique felt like star-crossed lovers. So I treasured the moments they had together. The ball, the barn, the pond, her room. Each time they were together my heart soared. Yet I was terrified of what their future held too.
I’m still alive, so I’m holding on tight to that.
Sweaty palms were a given during both of the story timelines. When Angelique was on one of her missions, I was sick to my stomach and absolutely terrified she would get found out. It was torture reading through the pages watiting to see if she was safe or not. And then with Jessica, there were things I can’t mention that left me horrified and in terror for her and her safety. Both women had so much at stake and stacked on their shoulders. At least for Jessica, I was grateful for all of the times Troy stepped up and helped with a situation. I loved that he always had her back!
And with each kiss, tiny pieces of me the war has stolen are restored.
One More Betrayal had so many twists and turns within both of the stories. And those last few chapters I didn’t see coming. It’ll leave the reader desperately wanting to grab that next book now! So if you enjoy your romance with suspense, a little bit of steam, and one that will keep you on your toes, then this series may be perfect for you!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
I’ve wanted to start this series, glad to hear it has a lot to it! Great review!