Tenderly Betrayed by Hannah Linder: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

She was the one person in the world who seeped warmth beyond his cold, fortified walls. Until he betrayed her. 

 

Jericho Easton, famed throughout England for his brutal victories inside the ring, has spent most of his life alone, untouched, and blood-stained. He’s not certain why he fights. To find the man who murdered his father? Or unleash the ever-burning fury inside his chest? Regardless, he never expected to confront the blackguard from his nightmares so soon. Or that the man’s innocent daughter would smile at him as no one ever had. 

 

Iris Gregory has secrets and griefs of her own. But she tucks them away behind an eager smile and a laughing zest for life. When mysterious and unreachable Jericho Easton comes to her family’s rescue on the farm, some of the loneliness ebbs away into trust, hard-earned friendship—and maybe something more. Why are all her letters suddenly filled with him? Was she ever truly alive before his kiss? 

 

Then the unthinkable happens. Jericho grapples with a sense of duty and justice toward his dead father, and Iris is left reeling in the wake of so many lies. As the consequences of Jericho’s decision unfurl, Iris is thrown into a vortex of pain, destitution, and utter hopelessness. Jericho might be the only one who can rescue her. But can she let him—or ever again give him passage into her heart—when he’s the very one who shattered it?

The Author

Hannah Linder resides in the beautiful mountains of central West Virginia. Represented by Books & Such, she writes Regency romantic suspense novels filled with passion, secrets, and danger. She is a four-time Selah Award winner, a 2023 Carol Award semi-finalist, and a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Also, Hannah is an international and multi-award-winning graphic designer who specializes in professional book cover design. She designs for both traditional publishing houses and individual authors, including New York Times, USA Today, and international bestsellers. She is also a self-portrait photographer of historical fashion. When Hannah is not writing, she enjoys playing her instruments—piano, guitar, ukulele, and banjolele—songwriting, painting still life, walking in the rain, and sitting on the front porch of her 1800s farmhouse. To follow her journey, visit hannahlinderbooks.com.

Book Review

Tenderly Betrayed is another one of those instances where judging a book by its cover paid off. While I've seen others enjoying the author's previous books, I'd never had a chance to read one for myself prior to this... but there was something about this beautiful cover (and title) that drew me right in... thankfully, the story inside was every bit as beautiful, delivering a Regency read that was filled with all the emotion, secrets to uncover, messages of faith and just the right amount of suspense blended into the romance. I found myself drawn into Iris and Jericho's story- a story that certainly had its fair share of challenges. More than anything, I love a good redemption story, and we definitely see that with Jericho. If you enjoy Christian Regency romance, this is certainly one worth checking out. 


You can purchase your copy here: https://link.amazon/B00v8ndVF