A Brutal Betrayal by D.C. Renee : Review by Juls...

A Brutal Betrayal by D.C. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

**** I Love Story Time was gifted an ARC in exchange for an honest review ****


4 Stars!


This was the first book that I have read by D.C. Renee and I really enjoyed it! D.C created a story of two characters over coming their past and learning how to forgive and trust.

Declan and Megan's story is one that will conjure so many different emotions from the reader. I felt every emotion as I was reading about the past that Megan went through while seeking the help from Declan, her therapist. Megan is having a hard time getting close with people even as friends and has a hard time trusting. The night that changed her life caused her to completely shut down. Megan finally wants help and wants to move on and be able to be in a relationship and not be scared anymore.

The minute Declan see's Megan he knows she is different compared to his other clients and he wants her to enjoy the life that she deserves. At first, they start meeting in his office but over time, he starts changing the locations of their appointments to help her get out and open up to the idea of being out in the social atmosphere. Little by little, he can tell that Megan is starting to open up and starts to reach the goals that she is working towards. However, Declan has a past of his own and by helping Megan, it brings back the memories of his past that he couldn't remember.

Declan said some of the sweetest things to Megan...

"Butterflies symbolize change; they symbolize blossoming, opening up, becoming something that is free to fly. That's what you're doing, Meg. You're opening your wings. You just need that confidence to soar."

Megan starts to open up and feels more comfortable with her surroundings when it comes to Declan. She feels emotions that she never thought she would feel again. But with the help from Declan, she has managed to get where she has always wanted to be.

"I've never imagined I could ever be in command, that I could have the power over another human being, have that much power, until you. I never thought I could have a moment like this with out it being tainted by my past. You've given me closure, Declan."

When it comes to Declan, I have mixed feelings about his character. Was he sweet? Yes. Did he say the right things at the right time? Yes. But...I just didn't connect with him as much as I wanted to. Declan was a nice guy, had great friends, and was a great help to Megan to an extent. But, he also had his own secrets that come out through out the story that gave me a different perception of him. Overall, the story was good. I enjoyed seeing the changes that Megan made and was happy with the ending. It was definitely a story that has twist and turns every step of the way.

~Juls

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