I didn’t think I had anything left to lose when I went to him. It was the only way to save what was left of my family. I knew I was taking a chance, knew there would be consequences, but I had no choice. Not if I wanted to save my brother. He warned me to be careful. That my brother wasn’t who I thought he was. I didn’t believe him though. Not until it was too late. And it cost us both … us both everything.
Betrayed is the 7500 word prequel to the intensely emotional dark standalone romance, UNHINGED.
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Great big tease for the dark that’s coming…you can feel it bleeding in through the cracks.
The innocent is resolute in her mission…
The betrayed isn’t as he appears…
The protector…is he too late?
The short prequel sets up the scene and introduces complex characters, for what will surely be a dark and dangerous journey in Unhinged.
“Maybe I just don’t want to admit he’s right. That I don’t know how far Armen would go if he found out. I don’t know if his loyalty to Malik is stronger than blood.”
A nail biter waiting for the inevitable to happen…the betrayal. Who is going to betray Eve, Armen or the American soldiers. Backed into a corner, Eve reaches out for assistance from the only people who can help her brother. However, not everyone wants to be saved and she should be scared for her own safety. Zack gives Eve a task, but it puts her in the line of danger.
Boy did this peak my curiosity!!!!
I only knew a little about Zach from the past 2 books of the Amado’s Brothers series. I knew he was a soldier and I knew he was in some kind of trouble… What I didn’t expect was for it to be this kind of trouble or for the heroine to be as brave and intriguing as she is. I need to start Unhinged!
This novella made me crave it!!! Loving this series
Betrayed takes place two approximately two years before Unhinged. It tells the story of how Eve el Amin and Zachary Amado first meet. It is not a standalone, but adds a great bit of depth and understanding to both Eve and Zach’s characters in Unhinged.
Eve has only one brother left as family, and is willing to do anything to save him including spying on him for the US military in exchange for their help in saving his life.
Freeing Armin el Amin is not in the plans, but the military have bigger fish to truly fry and need Eve’s information to find the man Armin is working for who is known as the Butcher. Zachary becomes Eve’s military connection and does what he can to help keep her safe. However, her brother and the Butcher have other plans.
Both are trying to do what’s right to save those they care about. Unfortunately, it costs them more than they should ever have to give.
This prequel is very dark and intense. I really appreciated learning the backstory explaining how Eve and Zach first meet, as it truly explains how Eve found her way to America and why Zach is seeking revenge. While it is not necessary to read this before Unhinged, I highly suggest that you do because it truly enhances the story. 4.5 stars.
I highly recommend reading this book before Unhinged.
Betrayed introduces the reading to Zach and Eve.
It’s the prelude and builup to one hell of a cliffhanger and to Unhinged!
Outstanding beginning that leads to another outstanding book.
A prequel to Unhinged. If you have read Unhinged then you will love this prequel. We get to meet Zach and Eve before that fateful night. There is an instant connection between them and an innocence in Eve that appeals to Zach. It sets the mood for the next book very well