Betrayed

By Bertrice Small

Book Overview

As the undisputed queen of sensual romance, Bertrice Small brings history to life through indomitable women who live with wit, intelligence, and courage and who love with fierce delight. Now she... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0449001814
• ISBN13: 9780449001813
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Ivy Books
• Length: 391 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 1.0" x 4.8"

Customer Reviews

Utterly riveting! Loved it!

I would have to say that anyone who gives this book less than 4 stars is a fool! There was enough history included to keep things straight for those of us who are not history buffs with respect to the Scots, but not too much as to confuse. Upon reading this book I fell in love with many of the characters and hated some, such as King James. This novel was a thoroughly refreshing read! Most romances are the same plot over and over and over again. Two people fall in love, have a problem, and overcome it in little to no time and live happily ever after-yada yada yada. I found myself wondering while reading this book if Fiona and Angus would be reunited; that only made it more exciting! Also too many authors skimp on the sex sections! Small gives enough detail for them to be titillating and informative of the characters emotions while not crossing the line of vulgarity. Face it ya prudes-sex is part of love! This novel has everything love, loyalty, anger, deception, passion, jealousy, and most importantly sadness because that is how life is and was. Definitely not some sugar-coated fairy tale. Fairy tales are for children! Lastly, I have one small complaint. When Angus and Fiona are finally reunited the book ends immediately. I would like to know more about how Angus and Fiona got on after the 5 years they were separated! They had to have some problems. This is the second Small novel I have read, the first being Hellion which I love almost as much. Being a person who is usually reading authors like Stephanie Laurens and Julie Garwood... I am now a completely devoted fan of Bertrice Small!

You know a book is good when you cry from reading it

I believe this book to be the best Ms. Small has written. There is just enough history to help you understand whats happening in the story, but not so much as to make you not want to read on. I liked the chemistry between the characters. Fiona, kicked heinie in my opinon. She did not hide behind her thoughts and feelings like many think women of her time did. Angus is great once he get over his non commitment stage. I liked Narin best of all. I hated him for stealing Fiona from Angus, but as the book goes on you find out he is really a nice guy with a big heart. I really give this book 10 stars.....its my favorite romance novel

BEAUTIFUL AND HEARTWRENCHING

This book got my attention when I read its "free" excerpt. It so intrigued me that I ordered the novel immediately. I just knew it was going to be romantic, sensual and adventurous. I was not disappointed. This is historical power and romance at its truest and best; a beautiful, spitited, yet honorable lass, two men who love her, and a king with much power and little mercy. Ms. Smalls is a genius in the arena.

This one even beats the Skye O'Malley saga !

I have read *all* of Ms. Small's books, and they've been a wonderful treat for me. Of course, I have a special place in my heart for the Skye O'Malley series, so I tend to read non-Skye related books a bit apprehensively. This book quickly became my all time favorite ! Do yourself a treat---make a hot cup of tea, curl into a comfy chair and read this book in one LONG stretch ! Enjoy !

erotic entertainment in the Small tradition

In 1422, the Laird of Loch Brae, Angus Gordon, catches Fiona Hay stealing his cattle to pay dowries for her sisters' weddings. He accuses her of the crime and she offers her maidenhead in payment. Angus says the cattle is worth more than just one night in the sack. Instead he makes her his mistress. When King James returns to the Scottish throne after twenty years held as a royal prisoner in England, he does everything to unite Scotland under his rule. He worries about the Highlanders, who have failed to swear fealty to him. Even though he knows that Fiona and Angus love each other, the King sets in motion a plot to turn Fiona into the lover-spy of Colin MacDonald, a wild Highlander. The plan works with Colin being duped into abducting Fiona. With no trace of her, it appears that Angus and Fiona will never share the lifetime of happiness that both richly deserve. New York Times best selling author Bertrice Small writes her best novel since the early "Skye O'Malley" books with BETRAYED. The novel is extremely erotic (even for Ms. Small), but is very enjoyable due to the brilliant and charming lead and secondary characters, who bring alive the reign of King James I. Historical romance fans will enjoy this fabulous story. Harriet Klausner