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The Ultimate Betrayal
by Michelle Reid
The Ultimate Betrayal: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Michelle Reid (Wedlocked!, Book #33)
"You were the rose-garden in the middle of the vile jungle I fought in," he likened huskily. "You were the only constant thing in my life. I would come home to you and see the sweet seventeen-year-old I first fell in love with, and I knew I would fight the very devil himself to keep you that way!"
With three adorable children and a husband who the world envies, Rachel's living her best life. Until... she gets a phone call that changes everything.
Listen, if you're surprised at me not only reading but also reading a book with cheating & miscommunicated 5 stars, best believe that I am too. This was recommended to me by Kally, who also hates cheating but somehow read this & loved it so I knew I had to as well. And my God, did I love it.
This is a very quick read, but the tension, drama, and angst is written so unbelievably well that I wished it was longer. I loved how absolutely human Rachel was and every single one of her responses, reactions, and thoughts were ones that I would definitely have had myself. She was sheltered from such a young age and when her world is turned upside down, the dichotomy of her trying to break free of this cocoon, but also being so reliant on her husband was so interesting to see unfold.
I wanted to hate Daniel, really I did. And while there were times that I wanted to smack him for some of the things he said (mind, this book was written quite some time ago) he groveled like he had a degree in it. Watching him get jealous, beg for Rachel's attention, and care for her throughout it all was just what the doctor ordered. I felt bad for him and then I wanted to comfort him. He was a very well written character overall.
The constant push and pull, one step forward five steps back, and arguments between the two of them felt authentic, and exactly how I imagine something like this would go down in real life. I cannot emphasize that human aspect of this enough because it really is so well done. Realistic, raw, and at times incredibly frustrating. But it pays off spectacularly. Because every tender moment, every sweet smile or kiss is magnified tenfold and holds so much more meaning since they worked for it.
They both were undoubtedly at fault in this relationship. Daniel, for... what he did (no spoilers). And Rachel for not really paying much attention to Daniel's life apart from when he was in physical proximity of her. Two imperfect characters whose love story you really do believe in and root for.
This book is a rollercoaster, but it is such a good one & one I will certainly remember. As soon as I put it down, I wanted to read it all over again. This book was an experience & I would love to experience it again. If anyone can kindly share any other books that will make me feel the way this one did, I would be much obliged.
Michelle Reid (Wedlocked!, Book #33)
"You were the rose-garden in the middle of the vile jungle I fought in," he likened huskily. "You were the only constant thing in my life. I would come home to you and see the sweet seventeen-year-old I first fell in love with, and I knew I would fight the very devil himself to keep you that way!"
With three adorable children and a husband who the world envies, Rachel's living her best life. Until... she gets a phone call that changes everything.
Listen, if you're surprised at me not only reading but also reading a book with cheating & miscommunicated 5 stars, best believe that I am too. This was recommended to me by Kally, who also hates cheating but somehow read this & loved it so I knew I had to as well. And my God, did I love it.
This is a very quick read, but the tension, drama, and angst is written so unbelievably well that I wished it was longer. I loved how absolutely human Rachel was and every single one of her responses, reactions, and thoughts were ones that I would definitely have had myself. She was sheltered from such a young age and when her world is turned upside down, the dichotomy of her trying to break free of this cocoon, but also being so reliant on her husband was so interesting to see unfold.
I wanted to hate Daniel, really I did. And while there were times that I wanted to smack him for some of the things he said (mind, this book was written quite some time ago) he groveled like he had a degree in it. Watching him get jealous, beg for Rachel's attention, and care for her throughout it all was just what the doctor ordered. I felt bad for him and then I wanted to comfort him. He was a very well written character overall.
The constant push and pull, one step forward five steps back, and arguments between the two of them felt authentic, and exactly how I imagine something like this would go down in real life. I cannot emphasize that human aspect of this enough because it really is so well done. Realistic, raw, and at times incredibly frustrating. But it pays off spectacularly. Because every tender moment, every sweet smile or kiss is magnified tenfold and holds so much more meaning since they worked for it.
They both were undoubtedly at fault in this relationship. Daniel, for... what he did (no spoilers). And Rachel for not really paying much attention to Daniel's life apart from when he was in physical proximity of her. Two imperfect characters whose love story you really do believe in and root for.
This book is a rollercoaster, but it is such a good one & one I will certainly remember. As soon as I put it down, I wanted to read it all over again. This book was an experience & I would love to experience it again. If anyone can kindly share any other books that will make me feel the way this one did, I would be much obliged.