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A man desperate to find his wife and save his late father’s crumbling company travels down a path of deception and revenge that will lead to untold dangers in author JP McLean’s “Lover Betrayed”, a companion novel to the author’s The Gift Legacy series.
The Synopsis
A son in mourning. A disputed inheritance. A shocking betrayal.
When Jackson Delaney’s father dies unexpectedly, Jackson inherits a booming New Orleans development company with a tarnished reputation. Jackson pledges to clean up his family’s name, but his plans are thwarted by a disowned half-brother who lays claim to Jackson’s inheritance.
Then Jackson’s wife disappears. Desperate to find her, he calls in favours from his father’s nefarious colleagues and flirts with the feared Tribunal Novem—a ruthless organization of elite Fliers.
But nothing is what it seems, and from a single deception grows a suffocating web of lies. And when Jackson meets Emelynn Taylor, a mysterious young woman with no knowledge of her powerful gift of flight, he recklessly lures her into his vengeful mission.
How far will Jackson go? And how much is he prepared to sacrifice before he finds his way home?
Lover Betrayed retells Secret Sky, the first book in The Gift Legacy series, from the viewpoint of Emelynn Taylor’s lover: handsome, charming, ruthless Jackson Delaney.
Lover Betrayed is a dark supernatural thriller, perfect for fans of JR Ward, Deborah Harkness, Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, and Keri Arthur.
This book is intended for an adult audience. (Lover Betrayed was previously published as The Gift: Betrayal)
The Review
This was a great addition to the author’s Gift Legacy series. The way the author is able to relay the original book’s story in such a new and refreshing way was great to see, as it added more background and mythos to the already established mythology, and the added elements in both the Flier and the human world made this a memorable story.
For me, the new POV through Jackson’s story made this the cornerstone of this novel. The desperation and fear that drives Jackson’s mission forward made his story both more painful and yet more compelling at the same time, as the character’s determination to find his wife and keep his father’s company afloat made this so engaging to read. The lengths he is willing to go to and the emotional pull of his plight and the pain he ends up causing made this a gripping story.
The Verdict
Thoughtful, entertaining, and gripping, author JP McLean’s “Lover Betrayed” is a must-read new adult fantasy novel and a great addition to the growing Gift Legacy series. The heart and mesmerizing new take on the author’s iconic novel will keep readers invested in the novel and such a pivotal character in the franchise. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
About the Author
JP (Jo-Anne) McLean writes contemporary fantasy thrillers with a provocative edge. She is best known for The Gift Legacy series. The first book of the series received Honourable Mention at the WhistlerIndependent Book Awards. Reviewers call the series addictive, smart and fun.
Her books include endorsements from Ethel Wilson fiction prize winner, Jennifer Manuel, and Globe and Mail bestselling author,Elinor Florence, among others. The series has been described as fantasy light and is a good introduction to the genre for the uninitiated.
Jo-Anne neglects the gardens and housework to write full time from her home on Denman Island, off of Canada’s west coast. She writes best when she’s within sight and sound of water, even if it’s just a fountain, and hopes never to stop reading, writing or imagining the impossible.
