Best Betrayers: Top 25 Worst Acts of Betrayal in Romance Novels
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An act of betrayal by a lover or mate is generally acccompanied by severe emotional distress by the betrayee. Cheating is the most common form, but the act can take many forms, including emotional betrayal. Few women (or men) can forgive and forget such a transgression, as trust is severed with the act. However, when one is deeply in love the decision to walk away can may extremely difficult. Generally, there must be a long period of groveling and the belief that the transgressor has truly learned a valued lesson and can be trusted to maintain integrity in the future. This process is a torturous one for both individuals.
Although living through such an experience is pure hell, it can be therapeudic to vicariously live through the experience of a character in a novel. In fact, much can be learned of human behavior through this process. In the House on Black Lake Alexandra is betrayed at every twist and turn on her journey. Both men and women betray her throughout the story. However, each character is forced to confront the ramifications of their selfishness, while Alexandra's character is strengthened as she learns to become more self reliant, intuitive, and emotionally grounded. Ultimately, when it appears she has been betrayed by them all and most cruelly by Ramey Sandeley, the object of her obsession, her dorment strengths are awakened. Metamorphosis is possible following an act of betrayal. And that is its greatest gift.
The top romance novels featuring acts of betayal are listed below. The list was culled from romance forums and discussions with readers. In no particular order.
1. Dream Man by Linda Howard
2. Perfect sin by Kat Martin
3. Lady Gallant by Suzanne robinson
4. Risk Everything by Sophia Johnson
5. Coyote's Mate by Lora Leigh
6. Almost Forever by Linda Howard
7. The Missing by Shiloh Walker
8. Cry No More by Linda Howard
9. Pulled by Danielle Bannister
10. Angel Creek by Linda Howard
11. Loving Evangeline by Linda Howard
12. My True and Tender Love by Jill Gregory
12. Seducing Simon by Maya Banks
13. That Scandalous Night by Christina Dodd
14. Total Surrender by Cheryl Holt
15. Paradise by Judith McNaught
16. Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
17. Belong to Me Shayla black
18. Heart of the Outback by Lynn Wilding
19. Take this Regret by Amy Lichthench
20. Gold Ring of Betrayal by Michelle Reid
21. Blue Moon by MacKenzie McKade
22. Bitten by Kelly Armstrong
23. His Bonnie Bride by Hannah Howell
24. Last Chance by Christy Reece
25. Tempt Me Tonight by Toni Blake
