The Great Betrayal

 

Author:  Millenia Black

Publisher: CreateSpace
Publish Date: 2010
Pages: 334
ISBN No.:  978-1-4537733-3
Genre: Romance
Sub Genre: Chick Lit
Reader’s Annotation:
The Great Betrayal is a powerful family drama, gripping readers from the moment that Leslie realizes her world is imploding, never slowing down until the end.
Summary:
In West Palm, Florida Leslie Cavanaugh lives a great life. Her husband Luke, an award winning architect loves her and she loves him. Their daughter Kathryn is a delight whom both her parents cherish and spoil. Leslie's career is booming and nothing could go wrong for her or her family.  However, her past in 1985 Clearwater emerges for she was then married to Jeff Phillips who died suddenly leaving her eight months pregnant. Grace was born in Memphis, but Leslie was unable to cope so she ran away. Now her secret that she never told Luke or Kathryn has come home to roost at a time when she believes Luke is cheating on her and Kathryn is chasing after unscrupulous men. However, she has her own troubles to deal with starting in a cemetery she has avoided for two decades, having never moved forward with her life. 
Evaluation:
I actually stumbled upon this book while looking for other romance/chick lit books.  I decided to give it a try and was pleasantly surprised that Black, whom I had not heard of, had written her characters with such depth.  I really felt like I knew Leslie Cavanaugh and could feel her frustration and angst as she moves towards a startling revelation.  However, what surprised me was that the book bordered on the erotic romance genre for Black brought in more sexual content that I had expected.  Granted, it is not outstanding writing but good escapism.
Why I Would Include It: 
Overall The Great Betrayal is a good enough read that I would recommend as a good, fast beach read. 

Rating: 4