Betrayal

I wanted to like this book but I couldn't. I'm not a writer myself (but an avid reader of fiction) so I'm struggling to put into words why I didn't like it. Perhaps because the writing style was very simplistic and I guess clumsy. It reminded me of a plodding Christmas letter from someone trying too......more

Betrayal By Lesley Pearse 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Ohh.. this book!! If the title is anything to go by, I should have been warned..but, I definitely was not prepared for the amount of Betrayal I was about to witness and live through Eve! This book touched and covered so many tough subjects, that are relevant and happeni......more

An uncomfortable read. So many trigger warnings in this book from domestic abuse, gaslighting, and suicide. Eve and Don’s story will be very familiar to many readers, and it was like looking through a window with horror and incredulity. Don’s visits back to the family home and his use of the shed wer......more

Before I jump into this review, I must stress that Ms Pearse doesn't shy away from the distressing themes in Betrayal. Not only does domestic and physical abuse recur heavily, there are also graphic descriptions of peodophelia/grooming and suicide. So please be aware before choosing to read. Eve Hath......more

Thank you Penguin for sending us a copy to read and review. Bestselling author Lesley Pearse weaves her writing web of magnetism and lures you in with a tale of hard times, abuse and survival. Eve Hathaway married a man that violently abuses her. She knows she must get away for the sake of her children......more