Title: Betrayed
Author: Cassie Stevens
Publisher: Amber Allure
Publisher URL: http://www.amberquill.com/AmberAllure/
ISBN: 978-1-60272-508-9
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Mystical Nymph
To get through the stress of each day, Damien Walker needs the love and support of his partner, fellow Marine Vic Williams. After the vicious murder of his ex-wife and her boyfriend, Damien needs his lover’s unconditional support more than ever before. Dealing with the fear and pain of his two small sons while trying to get along with his former in-laws is far more difficult than he ever imagined. Then Damien is stabbed in the back by two individuals who would rather see the men destroyed than allow them a chance at the happiness they crave. Can Damien stand firm in the face of the legal system, or will he have to make the decision to leave Vic behind, in order to protect his children?
Betrayed is the last release in the Together trilogy by author Cassie Stevens and it takes up immediately where Committed left off. From the very beginning of this well-written story, the feeling of uncertainty in the lives of both Damien and Vic is nearly palpable. The tension is so high, it almost pulses off the pages as the men struggle to deal with the aftermath of the murder of Damien’s ex-wife.
The physical intimacy and emotional attachment between Damien and Vic is just as intense and passionate as before, but now they have much more to deal with than just hiding their ongoing relationship. They have to deal with the police, an attorney, two scared little boys and two sets of upset and angry parents, plus one furious sister bent on causing trouble. There is certainly more than enough stress and baggage to drive a wedge between these two lovers. Yet, Ms. Stevens does a great job of expressing not only their strength and ability to cope, but also their love and commitment to each other.
While Damien and Vic remain the center of this tale, the romance portion, in some ways, takes a backseat to what is going on around them. The murder of Damien’s ex-wife and the new secondary characters and their actions, whether good or bad, propel this tightly constructed tale forward. And I have to admit, I was taken by surprise when the identity of the murderer was revealed. Maybe I should have seen it coming but I didn’t. Read and enjoy this one, but make certain you read the first two books in the trilogy first. Good work, Ms. Stevens.
Author: Cassie Stevens
Publisher: Amber Allure
Publisher URL: http://www.amberquill.com/AmberAllure/
ISBN: 978-1-60272-508-9
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Mystical Nymph
To get through the stress of each day, Damien Walker needs the love and support of his partner, fellow Marine Vic Williams. After the vicious murder of his ex-wife and her boyfriend, Damien needs his lover’s unconditional support more than ever before. Dealing with the fear and pain of his two small sons while trying to get along with his former in-laws is far more difficult than he ever imagined. Then Damien is stabbed in the back by two individuals who would rather see the men destroyed than allow them a chance at the happiness they crave. Can Damien stand firm in the face of the legal system, or will he have to make the decision to leave Vic behind, in order to protect his children?
Betrayed is the last release in the Together trilogy by author Cassie Stevens and it takes up immediately where Committed left off. From the very beginning of this well-written story, the feeling of uncertainty in the lives of both Damien and Vic is nearly palpable. The tension is so high, it almost pulses off the pages as the men struggle to deal with the aftermath of the murder of Damien’s ex-wife.
The physical intimacy and emotional attachment between Damien and Vic is just as intense and passionate as before, but now they have much more to deal with than just hiding their ongoing relationship. They have to deal with the police, an attorney, two scared little boys and two sets of upset and angry parents, plus one furious sister bent on causing trouble. There is certainly more than enough stress and baggage to drive a wedge between these two lovers. Yet, Ms. Stevens does a great job of expressing not only their strength and ability to cope, but also their love and commitment to each other.
While Damien and Vic remain the center of this tale, the romance portion, in some ways, takes a backseat to what is going on around them. The murder of Damien’s ex-wife and the new secondary characters and their actions, whether good or bad, propel this tightly constructed tale forward. And I have to admit, I was taken by surprise when the identity of the murderer was revealed. Maybe I should have seen it coming but I didn’t. Read and enjoy this one, but make certain you read the first two books in the trilogy first. Good work, Ms. Stevens.
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