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A review by loverofromance
Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review. Also my tags may have spoilers in them so be forewarned before checking out full review.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: ποΈποΈποΈποΈποΈ
World Building:πππππ
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Hero: π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»
Heroine:π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈ
Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: πππππ
Heart & Feels:πππππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: ππππ
Page Turner Level:πππππ
Ending:π§§π§§π§§π§§π§§
Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨β¨
There are no guarantees in life, zelie. None. No one knows whatβs going to happen years from now, bu I believe in commitment and loyalty. loyalty is everything to me. to betray you in that way goes against every code I have
First Impressions
Whew this book completely blew me away! This actually be one of my favorites of Feehan and the favorite of this book. I didn't think anything could top Savage Road or Judgement Road for me but this one might take the cake. That is how much I adored this book. It just was perfect in just about every way and It struck a chord of heart and feeling that I completely Feehan to deliver each and every time! I know some readers might be thrown off by the secrets that are involved in this couple, but I absolutely couldn't get enough and she handled this conflict so well. Its what I appreciate about Feehan, she handles conflict in a way that seems real and not overblown in dramatics. It was so smoothly mastered that just reflects her true talent as an author.
I enjoy reading romance. Happy endings. Stories about men and women communicating and forming families. Being faithful to each other.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Andrii "Maestro" Federoff
The Heroine: Azelie Vargas
Summary
Betrayal Road is a story that begins with our hero, Maestro, who is working with his club and brothers to bring down a trafficking ring that they have been working on years on bringing down. But they haven't been able to do it ....yet until a piece to the puzzle falls into place, and that piece is Azelie. Azelie works for the head of the ring, as his accountant or at least one of them. Azelie is working hard at her degree, and still recovering from the trauma of losing her family in a brutal attack and barely surviving herself. When she meets Maestro, in a coffee shop, she instantly connects with this man of mystery. She can't understand why he would want to be with her, but she wants to give into her heart when it comes to him. But she is drawn into a game of cat and mouse with her employer and Maestro keeping secrets from her, but learning to trust in him despite the reason that tells her she shouldn't....
Thatβs how you see me, Azelie. As a man who would break your heart? Not treat you with care and consideration, a treasure like you deserves? Because I know what a treasure you are
What I Loved
Betrayal Road is a story that worked for me in every way and I can't tell you how nervous I was with it. Now I shouldn't have been so nervous because its Christine Feehan, and she doesn't have issues with writing conflicts so well and it definitely remained true in Betrayal Road. I appreciated what a complex story she was able to write but yet have the conflict evolve so naturally and have such a smooth transition. There is a major conflict of a big secret. Maestro is having to use Azelie to get to her boss, who is a human trafficker. But Azelie is not who everyone thinks she is. Maestro so determined that this will be another job, can't resist his pull to Azelie or the connection that they have together. He falls SUPER hard for Azelie and it was a pure delight to watch. Throughout the series, this hero has been a bit stubborn about true love existing and causing some problems with previous couples but he definitely feels the sting of cupid's arrow and I was beyond entertained to see it happen.
I would kill for you, but I would never do anything to harm you. Youβre my savior. My world. A treasure beyond any price. If things go bad between us, I would move heaven and earth to make them right. I would never, under any circumstances, consider harming you
Another aspect to the story that I really enjoyed was the alpha male/smart yet feminine pairing that we see develop. I really loved Azelie because she has a brain and is smart but she ALSO isn't afraid to embrace her femininity. She wants to be loving and soft and giving to others. We see her growth in learning to truly embrace that part of her, and seeing that it is a TRUE STRENGTH!!! I also valued the brotherhood of the club here and the lady bikers of the group really putting in their two cents and standing for Azelie. I valued how they truly come together and even when they have differing opinions, have such a solid support of each other. This is something that Feehan handles so so well and its so beautifully portrayed in Betrayal Road.
What I Struggled With
Honestly....NOTHING!! haha Only thing that would have been better is a extended epilogue of some happy couple time after all the conflicts happening with the plot.
Overall View
Betrayal Road is a story that enthralls your attention with sensual romance, edgy plot building and a relationship that will capture your heart and dig deep in a complete cycle of true human intimacy! POWERFULLY GRAVITATING!
You remember who you belong with, Sobyshkuh. I was born to be your manβ
That meant something to her. Faint color crept under her skin, and her eyes took on a glow. He didnβt wait a moment longer, his palm tightening around her neck when he leanred dow to brush his lips over hers.
The earth moved under him. The room spun away. There was nothing but the two of them. He had kissed women. Hundred. Maybe more. A requirement of his training. Since heβd been a free man, kissing was off limits. Kissing was too intimate and he didnβt enjoy it---or want it. Now it was a need. An addiction. An obsession...She was his obsession.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance
Character Types: Bikers, Alpha Male, Dominant Alpha, Feminine Heroine
Themes: Heart/Emotionally Touching, Betrayal, Motorcycle Club, Human Trafficking/Slave Trade
Tropes: Opposites Attract, Instant Love Connection, Mistaken Identity
Book Perspective
3rd POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A blend--but the relationship conflict is smoothly handled
If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
Jennifer Ashley
Rebecca Zanetti
Lara Adrian
Song This Book Inspires
Only Hope -Mandy Moore
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes
Steam/Spice Explanations
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: ποΈποΈποΈποΈποΈ
World Building:πππππ
Cover:πππππ
Hero: π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»
Heroine:π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈ
Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: πππππ
Heart & Feels:πππππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: ππππ
Page Turner Level:πππππ
Ending:π§§π§§π§§π§§π§§
Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨β¨
There are no guarantees in life, zelie. None. No one knows whatβs going to happen years from now, bu I believe in commitment and loyalty. loyalty is everything to me. to betray you in that way goes against every code I have
First Impressions
Whew this book completely blew me away! This actually be one of my favorites of Feehan and the favorite of this book. I didn't think anything could top Savage Road or Judgement Road for me but this one might take the cake. That is how much I adored this book. It just was perfect in just about every way and It struck a chord of heart and feeling that I completely Feehan to deliver each and every time! I know some readers might be thrown off by the secrets that are involved in this couple, but I absolutely couldn't get enough and she handled this conflict so well. Its what I appreciate about Feehan, she handles conflict in a way that seems real and not overblown in dramatics. It was so smoothly mastered that just reflects her true talent as an author.
I enjoy reading romance. Happy endings. Stories about men and women communicating and forming families. Being faithful to each other.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Andrii "Maestro" Federoff
The Heroine: Azelie Vargas
Summary
Betrayal Road is a story that begins with our hero, Maestro, who is working with his club and brothers to bring down a trafficking ring that they have been working on years on bringing down. But they haven't been able to do it ....yet until a piece to the puzzle falls into place, and that piece is Azelie. Azelie works for the head of the ring, as his accountant or at least one of them. Azelie is working hard at her degree, and still recovering from the trauma of losing her family in a brutal attack and barely surviving herself. When she meets Maestro, in a coffee shop, she instantly connects with this man of mystery. She can't understand why he would want to be with her, but she wants to give into her heart when it comes to him. But she is drawn into a game of cat and mouse with her employer and Maestro keeping secrets from her, but learning to trust in him despite the reason that tells her she shouldn't....
Thatβs how you see me, Azelie. As a man who would break your heart? Not treat you with care and consideration, a treasure like you deserves? Because I know what a treasure you are
What I Loved
Betrayal Road is a story that worked for me in every way and I can't tell you how nervous I was with it. Now I shouldn't have been so nervous because its Christine Feehan, and she doesn't have issues with writing conflicts so well and it definitely remained true in Betrayal Road. I appreciated what a complex story she was able to write but yet have the conflict evolve so naturally and have such a smooth transition. There is a major conflict of a big secret. Maestro is having to use Azelie to get to her boss, who is a human trafficker. But Azelie is not who everyone thinks she is. Maestro so determined that this will be another job, can't resist his pull to Azelie or the connection that they have together. He falls SUPER hard for Azelie and it was a pure delight to watch. Throughout the series, this hero has been a bit stubborn about true love existing and causing some problems with previous couples but he definitely feels the sting of cupid's arrow and I was beyond entertained to see it happen.
I would kill for you, but I would never do anything to harm you. Youβre my savior. My world. A treasure beyond any price. If things go bad between us, I would move heaven and earth to make them right. I would never, under any circumstances, consider harming you
Another aspect to the story that I really enjoyed was the alpha male/smart yet feminine pairing that we see develop. I really loved Azelie because she has a brain and is smart but she ALSO isn't afraid to embrace her femininity. She wants to be loving and soft and giving to others. We see her growth in learning to truly embrace that part of her, and seeing that it is a TRUE STRENGTH!!! I also valued the brotherhood of the club here and the lady bikers of the group really putting in their two cents and standing for Azelie. I valued how they truly come together and even when they have differing opinions, have such a solid support of each other. This is something that Feehan handles so so well and its so beautifully portrayed in Betrayal Road.
What I Struggled With
Honestly....NOTHING!! haha Only thing that would have been better is a extended epilogue of some happy couple time after all the conflicts happening with the plot.
Overall View
Betrayal Road is a story that enthralls your attention with sensual romance, edgy plot building and a relationship that will capture your heart and dig deep in a complete cycle of true human intimacy! POWERFULLY GRAVITATING!
You remember who you belong with, Sobyshkuh. I was born to be your manβ
That meant something to her. Faint color crept under her skin, and her eyes took on a glow. He didnβt wait a moment longer, his palm tightening around her neck when he leanred dow to brush his lips over hers.
The earth moved under him. The room spun away. There was nothing but the two of them. He had kissed women. Hundred. Maybe more. A requirement of his training. Since heβd been a free man, kissing was off limits. Kissing was too intimate and he didnβt enjoy it---or want it. Now it was a need. An addiction. An obsession...She was his obsession.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance
Character Types: Bikers, Alpha Male, Dominant Alpha, Feminine Heroine
Themes: Heart/Emotionally Touching, Betrayal, Motorcycle Club, Human Trafficking/Slave Trade
Tropes: Opposites Attract, Instant Love Connection, Mistaken Identity
Book Perspective
3rd POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A blend--but the relationship conflict is smoothly handled
If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
Jennifer Ashley
Rebecca Zanetti
Lara Adrian
Song This Book Inspires
Only Hope -Mandy Moore
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes
Steam/Spice Explanations
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.