True Betrayals

by Nora Roberts

Overview

In this bestselling tale of deceit, murder, and romance, Kelsey Byden is shocked when she hears from her supposedly dead mother-and discovers she's really been in prison for murder.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593438572
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/24/2021
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	201,057
Product dimensions:	4.70(w) x 6.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.

Hometown:

Keedysville, Maryland

Date of Birth:

1950

Place of Birth:

Silver Spring, Maryland

Website:

http://www.noraroberts.com/

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“An absolutely terrific summer read.”—Orlando Sentinel

“A fast-paced, engaging tale of envy, greed, and romance…another winner for this popular author.”—Publishers Weekly

“With the kind of savvy that would do Dick Francis proud, Roberts gives you a peek at the sabotage and skullduggery the horsey set is capable of when the stakes are high.”—Chicago Tribune

Editorial Reviews

The world of championship thoroughbred racing is the milieu for Roberts' (Born in Fire) latest, a fast-paced, engaging tale of envy, greed and romance. Kelsey Byden, 26, is in the throes of divorcing her unfaithful husband when she suffers a second shock. It is a letter from her mother, whom she has long presumed dead. Her father, it turns out, has been lying to her-at her mother's request, since Naomi Chadwick was in prison for murder during many of those years. Kelsey travels to Virginia to meet her long-lost parent at her horse farm. As mother and daughter get to know each other, Kelsey falls in love with horses, racing and the gambler next door. Gabe Slater is handsome, virile and unlike anyone the spoiled young woman has ever met. Their attraction is instant and explosive, but their romance triggers a chain of events that includes murder and sabotage, prompting the lovers to risk their lives as they race to clear Naomi's name and to deal with old enemies and betrayals that threaten their future. Roberts paints her story with a broad brush, but its colorful canvas, easily identifiable heroes and villains and swirling action add up to another winner for this popular author. (July)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Although mystery writer Dick Francis probably won't fret over Roberts's invasion of his turf-that of big-time horse racing-this romantic thriller about shady goings-on at a Virginia horse farm comes on the heels of a string of best sellers (e.g., Hidden Riches, LJ 6/1/94).

Library Journal

Roberts is, indisputably, a pro. The first writer to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame, she ensnares even the most skeptical reader with the sheer adrenalin of her calculated prose and the irresistible fashionability of her characters. Her latest tale, set in the high-stakes and glitzy but sleazy world of thoroughbred racing, combines garment-rending romance with cold-blooded murder. The action begins when beautiful blond Kelsey receives a letter from Naomi, her beautiful, blond, and allegedly dead mother. Kelsey is shocked to learn that her mother is not only alive, she is also a convicted killer who spent 10 years in prison. Defying the wishes of her staid English professor father, Kelsey dashes off to confront her mystery mother. It's love at first sight between the two strong-willed women, as well as between Kelsey and a hunk named Gabe who, like Naomi, raises and races horses. But love will have to wait as various stable hands and horses die violent and inexplicable deaths. It's all greed, revenge, and lust, lust, lust. A perfect summer indulgence.

Donna Seaman

Praise for True Betrayals

“An absolutely terrific summer read.”—Orlando Sentinel

“A fast-paced, engaging tale of envy, greed, and romance…another winner for this popular author.”—Publishers Weekly

“With the kind of savvy that would do Dick Francis proud, Roberts gives you a peek at the sabotage and skullduggery the horsey set is capable of when the stakes are high.”—Chicago Tribune

“Gripping drama, overwhelming passion and bitter deceit are all delicately spun together by the incomparable Ms. Roberts as she delivers another of her unforgettable reads.”—RT Book Reviews

From the Publisher

Kelsey Byden is shocked when she hears from her supposedly dead mother and discovers she’s really been in prison for murder. Nora Roberts spins an intriguing tale of deceit, murder and romance. Narrator Rose Anne Shansky’s well-modulated voice brings to life the colorful and complex world of the thoroughbred-racing set. Shansky portrays the numerous characters of both genders with skilled inflection and slight accents. Her interpretation of an obstinate and bitter grandmother is excellent. The abridgment successfully retains suspense, and Shansky’s flawless delivery will keep the listener absorbed and entertained. R.E.K./P.S.K. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine

APR/MAY 96 - AudioFile