The Betrayal

Shayla Black · Jenna Jacob

Aug 2021 · Unbroken: Raine Falling Book 1 · Dream Words, LLC

About this ebook

Two friends. One woman. Let the games begin…

Raine Kendall has been in love with her boss, Macen Hammerman, for years. Determined to make him notice her, she pours out her heart and offers him her body—only to be crushingly rejected. When his very sexy best friend, Liam O’Neill, sees Hammer refuse to act on his obvious feelings for her, he plots to rouse his pal’s possessive instincts by making Raine a proposition too tempting to refuse. He never imagines he’ll fall for her himself.

Hammer has buried his lust for Raine for years. After rescuing the runaway from an alley behind his exclusive club, he’s come to crave her. But tragedy has proven he’ll never be the man she needs, so he protects her while keeping his distance. Then Liam’s scheme to make Raine his own blindsides Hammer. He isn’t ready to give the feisty beauty over to his friend. But can he heal from his past enough to fight for her? Or will he lose Raine if she gives herself—heart, body, and soul—to Liam?

(Ready to escape with something dark and edgy—and we don’t just mean the men? This saga, loaded with scorching heat, angst, rage, jealousy, and revenge, is super addictive. Just saying…)

*Previously published as DOHL: Raine Falling (Book 1).

The Unbroken Series: Raine Falling

The Broken

The Betrayal

The Break

The Brink

The Bond 

Ratings and reviews

*** Free book for an honest review *** This book is so amazing, and I would have expected nothing less from this author. What an emotional and wild roller coast ride. It is everything you want to see in a BDSM novel and so much more. I literally felt each and every emotion that the characters felt. If you truly want an explosive unable to put down novel then this is the book to start a wild ride thru the series. I can not wait to see the end that the last novel in the series will bring Free book for an honest review ***

I loved this writing duo of Shayla Black and Jenna Jacob. I love their separate works and I had high hopes for this book. The pace a bit slow for me in the beginning but overall the pacing is very enjoyable. I enjoyed the wide range of emotions including guilt, and insecurity. Each was more potent than the next. This is a very well written story that has amazing characters and backstory. I am very excited for the next book!

What a wonderful collaborative effort by Shayla Black and Jenna Jacob! It has been years since I have read any of Shayla Black's work, and this was a great book to reintroduced myself to her writing again. I have to admit this one was a bit of a slow starter for me. I was really wanting to get to the meat of the story much more quickly. However, that is why they are authors and I'm not. The build-up they created was perfect and gave a great amount of backstory to pull the book together. You really can feel empathy for Raine when she is processing everything. You want to hate Macen, but just can't. Liam's character seems like a godsend at times, and a hindrance at others. The characters and storyline are very well developed and pull you in. The scorching hot scenes peppered liberally through are well placed and add to the story. This book does have a few dark aspects like BDSM and does end with a cliffhanger, so be prepared for that. But it is well worth the read! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than eighty contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.

As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.

Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

USA Today Bestselling author Jenna Jacob paints a canvas of passion, romance, and humor as her alpha men and the feisty women who love them unravel their souls, heal their scars, and find a happy-ever-after kind of love. Heart-tugging, captivating, and steamy, her words will leave you breathless and craving more.

A mom of four grown children, Jenna, her husband Sean and their furry babies reside in Kansas. Though she spent over thirty years in accounting, Jenna isn’t your typical bean counter. She’s brassy, sassy, and loves to laugh, but is humbly thrilled to be living her dream as a full-time author. When she’s not slamming coffee while pounding out emotional stories, you can find her reading, listening to music, cooking, camping, or enjoying the open road on the back of a Harley.