Betrayal (Alex and Cassidy) (Volume 2)
Description
<p>There is no one to trust in Nancy Ann Healy’s thrilling new novel, <i>Betrayal</i>.</p><p>FBI agent Alex Toles is relieved to return to work at the NSA after a frightening on-the-job ordeal. Her life partner, Cassidy O’Brien, and Cassidy’s seven-year-old son, have also been instrumental in healing Alex’s wounds.</p><p>But their peace is short-lived when they discover that their good friend—and President of the United States—John Merrow, has been assassinated.</p><p>Little do they know, however, that President Merrow’s death is just the beginning. Even as Alex and Cassidy are forced to confront the loss of their friend and the ramifications that will have on the global stage, they must cope with problems much closer to home.</p><p>Battling intolerance over the nature of their romantic relationship and long-hidden secrets within their families, Alex and Cassidy must confront the truth of their pasts in order to build the future they seek.</p><p>On top of it all, they must confront a conspiracy that spans multiple governments, intelligence agencies, diplomatic services, and international corporations if they are to finally discover the truth about the mysterious group known as the Collaborative—and about themselves.</p>
Story Behind The Book
Love in the midst of mayhem?
It’s the nineties and a violent dictator rules Nigeria with an iron fist. Nafisah knows firsthand the chaos that results from this type of rule, so when she meets Eddy, an aide to the current leader, and a top member of the Nigerian intelligence service, she believes her situation just went from bad to worse. But Eddy completely contradicts her expectations, and she finds herself falling for him, only to discover that he carries a secret that could just about topple the nation.
Reviews
<p style="text-align:right;"><span style="color:#000000;">"You get into it and don't want to put it down...." ~<strong><em>Adura Ojo Presents</em></strong><br /><br />“…beautifully written from the very first page.”<strong><em>~ Katie L. Thompson, author Baggage</em></strong></span></p><p style="text-align:right;"><span style="color:#000000;">“…simple, and uncluttered, vivid and beautiful<strong>“<em> ~Tolulope Popoola, author Nothing Comes Close</em></strong></span></p><p style="text-align:right;"><span style="color:#000000;">“…straight forward and not convoluted. Lara is able to take you vicariously on</span> <span style="color:#000000;"> both protagonists journey and you find yourself feeling the heartbeat of both</span> <span style="color:#000000;"> characters.”<strong><em>~Pamela Stitch, Editor Pamela Stitch.com</em></strong></span></p>