Betrayed

Veronica Minor and her daughter Jasmine are not who they say they are. They are actually Maria Hammond and her daughter, Layla. They were placed in Witness Protection because her husband was a terrorist, had tried to kidnap Layla and shot Maria, leaving her for dead. Her husband, Raymond, was killed by the FBI. But is Raymond really dead? Did the FBI lie to her? A friend of Layla's goes missing.. something that never happens in this small town. It gets worse when Maria gets a phone call from her 'dead' husband demanding his daughter in return for the child he has already taken. Maria's first instinct is to run. She's never been one to trust anyone else, especially now. But she knows she needs help. And she turns to a local law enforcement officer and his partner. But then Layla goes missing ...... This is a fast read ... lots of suspense. The story premise emphasizes what a mother will do to protect her child. Maria comes across as a lot stronger than she believes she is. Layla is a bright, funny little girl. Most of the characters are likable. One of the Officers starts out mistrusting Maria, but turns into someone who plays a huge part in the story ...and someone who becomes good friends with Maria. This book is for those who like a little romance with their suspense .... clean language ... and no one removing any clothing. This is the 2nd book I've read by this author and I've enjoyed both of them. Many thanks to the author / Pelican Book Group / Netgalley for the digital copy of this Christian Suspense. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

A very good read