Betrayal

By: Nancy Ann Healy

Narrated by: Cassandra York

Length: 14 hrs

Publisher's summary

There is no one to trust in Nancy Ann Healy’s thrilling new novel, Betrayal.  

FBI agent Alex Toles is relieved to return to work at the NSA after a frightening on-the-job ordeal. Her life partner, Cassidy O’Brien, and Cassidy’s seven-year-old son, have also been instrumental in healing Alex’s wounds.  

But their peace is short-lived when they discover that their good friend - and President of the United States - John Merrow, has been assassinated.  

Little do they know, however, that President Merrow’s death is just the beginning. Even as Alex and Cassidy are forced to confront the loss of their friend and the ramifications that will have on the global stage, they must cope with problems much closer to home.  

Battling intolerance over the nature of their romantic relationship and long-hidden secrets within their families, Alex and Cassidy must confront the truth of their pasts in order to build the future they seek.  

On top of it all, they must confront a conspiracy that spans multiple governments, intelligence agencies, diplomatic services, and international corporations if they are to finally discover the truth about the mysterious group known as the Collaborative - and about themselves.

©2014 Nancy Ann Healy (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

Way too repetitive

I didn't read the reviews before I purchased this book, which was a big mistake, and waste of money. I read the first book, but figured the author's writing would have gotten better by this book. I was wrong. The writing is way too repetitive. We get it, Alex and Cassidy are in love. I don't have to hear the over the top proclamations of their undying love every third page. It sounds clunky and juvenile, and it gets really old, really fast. The book is long winded, but doesn't really progress much, since so many of the same statements/sentiments are repeated, such as, Cassidy is the most beautiful woman on the planet, and turns heads everywhere she goes, her congressman ex-husband is a bad guy, and doesn't like lesbians, Alex is the best FBI/NSA agent that has ever lived, and everyone who knows her says so. The only problem with that last statement, is Alex has yet to actually prove why she's the best agent who's ever lived, and I don't think getting shot by someone who's never fired a gun before counts. I don't want to trash the whole book, because if the author could get past the "I love you more. No, I love YOU more. No, I love you more than anyone has ever loved anyone, and my 7 year old son is now your son, even though we haven't been together that long, and his legal father is still in the picture, but we'll get our attorneys to fix that"--thing, she could have a decent political thriller on her hands. Cut out all the repetitive filler, and have your characters speak like regular people, and it could be decent. However, I will not be purchasing anymore books in this series.

Love the series

Great Series! Love the plot. And the Narrator. Can’t wait to listen to the next one.

Meh

The book was 3 hours too long. Dragged in places, redundant in others. Mushy, without adding anything to the story. I expected this book to be more action, less confusing. I already bought the next book, so eventually I'll read it...

Terrible

This book is impossible to listen to. The characters are not clearly introduced. There is no plot or way to follow the actions.
I want to exchange it but Audible will no let me for some unknown reason.

Good storyline, but..

I love the who done it story line, but The straight girl and lesbian hookup is so overdone. This also needed some serious editing to reduce the use of the phrase "her lover". "Beyond cheesy" is what comes to mind with the other overuse of the French "I love yous." The plot is excellent though!

Amazingly thrilling

loved it and the love story is so adorable the action in this book is amazing I need to get the other books both in audible and paperback loving these so much

Amazing story!

I love the characters and their development. They were side characters in the By Design series. This series is starting off by filling in a few missing details in the complex conspiracy. I loved it!

Targeted President

A return to NSA is in the cards for Alex Toles and when her good friend the President is assassinated the peace is over. Now she is deep into the investigation of a multi governmental conspiracy. Alex and Cassidy continue to build their relationship together with Dillion. Political thriller with complicated characters and story. Great narration.

obsessed

onto the next one! I listened to this so quickly. sometimes its a little corny but I assume its just the narrator's tone and it would sound different in my head if I was actually reading it. otherwise I love it so much!!!!

I enjoyed it a lot

I liked the story line and you can tell they were falling in love slowly,and perfect ending

A weird combination of a fairytale love story and odd spy plot

Very odd that the lead characters fall madly in love within 2 days and start discussing the strangest things including that a child you met 3 weeks ago should be considered your son. If you want the cheesiest love story then you will love this

Not for me.

I expected a political thriller, it was a romance. I’m sure if you want a romance book then you’ll enjoy it but there is no climax, which I realised with 20 minutes remaining, there was no time left for one. Indeed there is nothing! Just the requirement to buy the next book if you’re interested in the knowing the outcome, I’m not. It’s like a soap opera I suppose, where each episode leads you on to the next weeks, that’s not what I want from a book.

Great combination of spy and romance stories

The narration of this story by Cassandra York is excellent. She has a soothing voice to listen to and is able to give all the characters their own tone. I especially like Dillon’s voice.

The story is enthralling and I loved Dillon’s part in the wedding. Such an unusual twist and I think this would be wonderful if done in RL weddings where applicable.

I am dying to see what happens next and have purchased Bk 3 already.