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beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
Le sigh! (Four years of French, clearly it's stuck)
I was a freaking mess reading Bound by Lies and Broken by Lies. I needed an answer to the final questions I had. What about Sam?
Broken by Lies left many casualties in its wake. Bodies and hearts were left everywhere. Pieces left shattered about. The only thing that never got closure...Sam.
So Betrayed...is Sam's next step. Boy meets girl. They seem to like each other. Easy...or not? No spoilers here.
I need to tell you though, the final paragraph. Le sigh! It's absolutely perfect.
This book was a quick read for me. I actually put off reading it though. I know. I know but I wasn't ready for the end. These characters stole a piece of my heart. I didn't want them to forget me.
I'm glad I got over my hesitation because I am completely content.
(However, if Rebecca Shea just happened to need to write another about these characters, I would most certainly not turn it down! Hint, Hint, Hint)
I was a freaking mess reading Bound by Lies and Broken by Lies. I needed an answer to the final questions I had. What about Sam?
Broken by Lies left many casualties in its wake. Bodies and hearts were left everywhere. Pieces left shattered about. The only thing that never got closure...Sam.
So Betrayed...is Sam's next step. Boy meets girl. They seem to like each other. Easy...or not? No spoilers here.
I need to tell you though, the final paragraph. Le sigh! It's absolutely perfect.
This book was a quick read for me. I actually put off reading it though. I know. I know but I wasn't ready for the end. These characters stole a piece of my heart. I didn't want them to forget me.
I'm glad I got over my hesitation because I am completely content.
(However, if Rebecca Shea just happened to need to write another about these characters, I would most certainly not turn it down! Hint, Hint, Hint)
loveleighreads_'s review against another edition
4.0
Okay, let me start off by saying I love @rebeccasheaauthor so much
kara_hildebrand's review against another edition
5.0
Betrayed by Lies is the third book in the Bound and Broken series. Rebecca is one of my go to authors. I read everything she writes. Her writing is always fantastic, emotional and often heartbreaking. It also helps that she's an incredible human being. I've read all of Rebecca's books and Sam is one of my favorite characters. I know everyone loves Alex, and I do too, but there was just something about Sam that has called to me since the beginning of this series. I actually rooted for Emilia to pick him at one point :). But, I'm glad Rebecca knew what she was doing. Sam finally gets his story. He needs a fresh start and he gets a job in LA. He's still recovering emotionally, but he's ready to move on in all aspects of his life. When he gets a call from his boss's sister about a house for rent, he's ready to get out of his hotel and this seems perfect. He wasn't prepared for the connection he felt for Kate when he first laid eyes on her. It was a shock, but a welcome one. He wanted Kate and he wasn't going to apologize for it. Kate is an attorney and she's a control freak. But something about the sexy Sam Cortez does something to Kate and her resolve. She's dealing with her own things and trying to just work and live her life. One night with Sam and whiskey changes everything. She wants more. And she wants it with Sam. Is it too soon for Sam and Kate? What happens when you know it's right? I loved this story! Sam is everything I wanted him to be and so much more! Kate is smart, beautiful and sassy. She's the perfect match for him. I loved seeing Alex and Emilia again! I know I always say this at the end of one of Rebecca's books, but I want more!!
I run my fingers through her hair and, for a brief moment, I realize that this is what peace feels like. It's calm and happiness. It's comfortable and understated.
She's my future. She's my motivation to move forward and leave the past behind me. She is what I've been missing.
I run my fingers through her hair and, for a brief moment, I realize that this is what peace feels like. It's calm and happiness. It's comfortable and understated.
She's my future. She's my motivation to move forward and leave the past behind me. She is what I've been missing.
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
4.0
Yay we find out what happens with Sam!
I think I actually liked this book best.
Kate is kinda perfect for Sam and vice versa! Kate is strong of heart and will, I love that she totally put her bother in his place. Ok Sam is new to the team and Kate’s brother is his boss. But that wasn’t going to stop Kate and she laid it out for him I loved it. She wasn’t looking for anyone and isn’t that when it happens.
Sam was still hung up on Em just a little bit but once he had true feelings for someone else he realized he wasn’t in love with Em at all, more like lust or infatuation.
Great book glad we didn’t have to wonder about what happened to Sam.
I think I actually liked this book best.
Kate is kinda perfect for Sam and vice versa! Kate is strong of heart and will, I love that she totally put her bother in his place. Ok Sam is new to the team and Kate’s brother is his boss. But that wasn’t going to stop Kate and she laid it out for him I loved it. She wasn’t looking for anyone and isn’t that when it happens.
Sam was still hung up on Em just a little bit but once he had true feelings for someone else he realized he wasn’t in love with Em at all, more like lust or infatuation.
Great book glad we didn’t have to wonder about what happened to Sam.
jenn703's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars...
This book is written in Sam and Kate's alternating POV. The Prologue recalls a traumatic event involving Sam from the previous book and then continues a year and half later. I believe this book could be read as a standalone, but I would recommend reading the others in this series to gain the background information and help you to appreciate all Sam has been through. I do need to mention, having read this series in order, I was a little confused with the epilogue of the previous book to ending of this book; some things in the story did not match up. The author's writing is intriguing and I loved the connection between Sam and Kate, I just felt like part of their story was missing and rushed through.
** Copy of this book received in exchange for my honest review.
This book is written in Sam and Kate's alternating POV. The Prologue recalls a traumatic event involving Sam from the previous book and then continues a year and half later. I believe this book could be read as a standalone, but I would recommend reading the others in this series to gain the background information and help you to appreciate all Sam has been through. I do need to mention, having read this series in order, I was a little confused with the epilogue of the previous book to ending of this book; some things in the story did not match up. The author's writing is intriguing and I loved the connection between Sam and Kate, I just felt like part of their story was missing and rushed through.
** Copy of this book received in exchange for my honest review.
andilin7's review against another edition
1.0
In comparison to the first two books in this series and all the other books I've read by this author, this book fell extremely short. No real story happening, very rushed.
bookbae96's review against another edition
5.0
A big fan of the Bound and Broken series by author Rebecca Shea, I was thrilled to get my hands on BETRAYED BY LIES, because, ATF Agent Sam Cortez.
Rough doesn't begin to cover what Sam has been through in the last few months. After betrayal and chaos ensued in his hometown of Phoenix, AZ, Sam has moved on to Los Angeles, eager to begin the next chapter in his career and his life. Having suffered some heartbreak in Phoenix, Sam isn't really looking for love, but, as is often the case, love so often finds us when we're not expecting it. When Sam meets Kate Stevens', his boss's sister, things just click. I really enjoyed seeing Sam happy, and involved in a loving, passionate, sexy relationship with someone that wanted him for him.
Although BETRAYED BY LIES is billed as a companion book to the Bound and Broken series, and can be read as a standalone, I absolutely recommend reading the first two books in order to have a better understanding of Sam's background, the reason that he does the things that he does, and, just generally, what makes him tick. Besides the fact that both BROKEN BY LIES (Book 1) and BOUND BY LIES (Book 2) are riveting, action-paced, edge of your seat romantic suspense that should not be missed, they give great insight into Sam, and really provide a great jumping off point in getting his back story. 5 super swoony sexy suspenseful stars for Rebecca, and for Sam and Kate. Do yourself a favor and read this series. You'll love it.
***ARC generously provided for an honest review.***
lauraanne9's review against another edition
4.0
***ARC Provided by the Author and InkSlingerPR***
I really enjoyed all 3 books in this series, but there was something about this one that I was really drawn to, something about it that I found very compelling.
Is it necessary to know Sam's past to be able to follow his relationship with Kate? Technically, no. This book is really a standalone with references to past events and recurring characters.
BUT
That said, you really, really, need to read the first 2 before you read this one. For a couple of reasons..1. It makes Sam's story so much deeper and more meaningful. 2. You are going to want to read the first 2 in the series once you are done. And, this one has all sorts of spoilers to the really big, major events that happen in those books. So, do yourself the favor and read the others first.
Now, on to this one. As it tells you in the blurb, it has been 18 months since the events of the first 2 books and Sam is moving on, literally and figuratively. For me, at least, I was concerned about how I was going to relate to Sam. I should have known that Rebecca Shea would handle this with full knowledge that her readers were going to need a reason to get over Sam of the first 2 books, and this was handled perfectly.
The book is compelling, the characters and the story are interesting. They definitely hold your attention. Sam as the hero is interesting, and getting to know him a little better was fun.
If this book was as much fun to write as it was to read, then Ms. Shea had a wonderful time writing it. I enjoyed reading it.
I recommend this book.
I really enjoyed all 3 books in this series, but there was something about this one that I was really drawn to, something about it that I found very compelling.
Is it necessary to know Sam's past to be able to follow his relationship with Kate? Technically, no. This book is really a standalone with references to past events and recurring characters.
BUT
That said, you really, really, need to read the first 2 before you read this one. For a couple of reasons..1. It makes Sam's story so much deeper and more meaningful. 2. You are going to want to read the first 2 in the series once you are done. And, this one has all sorts of spoilers to the really big, major events that happen in those books. So, do yourself the favor and read the others first.
Now, on to this one. As it tells you in the blurb, it has been 18 months since the events of the first 2 books and Sam is moving on, literally and figuratively. For me, at least, I was concerned about how I was going to relate to Sam. I should have known that Rebecca Shea would handle this with full knowledge that her readers were going to need a reason to get over Sam of the first 2 books, and this was handled perfectly.
The book is compelling, the characters and the story are interesting. They definitely hold your attention. Sam as the hero is interesting, and getting to know him a little better was fun.
If this book was as much fun to write as it was to read, then Ms. Shea had a wonderful time writing it. I enjoyed reading it.
I recommend this book.
shelbyjo's review
4.0
A fun and quick little novella. I almost wish it was a full length novel, but I still enjoyed finding out what happens in Sam's life, regardless of how that happened. Once again, great storyline, characters, and narrators.
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