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Betrayed [Paperback]

Wodke Hawkinson
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

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Book Description

September 1, 2011
Betrayed, a Novel by Wodke Hawkinson Brook, a Denver socialite, seems to have a good life until she becomes the victim of a botched carjacking. In a matter of minutes, her life is forever altered. She is abducted, transported, and held for days by three brutal men in a remote mountain location. She escapes only to end up barefoot, nearly naked, and hopelessly lost in the Colorado wilderness at the beginning of a harsh winter. Lance, a man who has shunned society, lives like a recluse in a rustic cabin far removed from the modern world. He likes his solitary life. But his world is about to be turned upside down. Advisory: Contains sexual violence and strong language.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 318 pages
  • Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1466216131
  • ISBN-13: 978-1466216136
  • Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 5.9 x 8.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #749,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wodke Hawkinson is the name under which writing duo PJ Hawkinson and K Wodke release their co-authored works. Wodke Hawkinson's multi-genre style gives the readers a rich and varied experience. Catch Her in the Rye is the first collaborated work by Wodke Hawkinson. This short story collection offers a variety of genres, something for every taste. There are two more books in this series of short fiction: Blue, Selected Short Stories Vol. 2 and Alone, Selected Short Stories, Vol. 3. In addition to their first novel, Betrayed, they have written Betrayed - Alternate Ending. Works recently released include Zeke, a dark novel of obsession; Tangerine, a tale of romance and intrigue set in the future; and Sue, a sequel to Zeke.

Upcoming projects include a variety of short story singles, a fourth volume/collection of short stories, a sequel to Zeke, and an epic fantasy novel.

Customer Reviews

All the characters are well-drawn, sometimes too much so. Cheryl Stout  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
Great writing, great story, and great characters. B. Smith  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Raw, Rough, Rape November 16, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Betrayed was a highly emotional story. There is rape in this so reader beware! Lots of vividly detailed description not only with the violence or Brook's wounds but also the mountain scenery and snowfall. I could easily picture all of the characters. Parts of this book were very brutal but other parts were simply touching. It was hard to put down because I kept wanting to find out what was going to happen next.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read October 24, 2011
Format:Paperback
Within the first few pages of Betrayed, I was hooked. The novel is the frightening tale of Brook, a woman abducted by three horrible men, and the days of horror endured at their hands.

It also tells the story of Lance, a man fed up with society, who has made a solitary life in the wilderness. Eventually, Brook stumbles across Lance after escaping the gang who held her.

I appreciated the way the author shifted from Brook's point of view to Lance's. It made a stunning contrast between the brutality of Brook's experience and the peaceful safe nature of Lance's life, giving me time to catch my breath. Just when I thought I couldn't take any more of what was happening to Brook, the next chapter came along to give relief from the tension by focusing on Lance's life.

I also appreciated the stark difference between the profane nature of the kidnappers' dialogue compared to the normal and sometimes very sweet dialogue between Brook and Lance.

This is an unusual book; a study in contrasts that makes each shifting scene pack more punch. The beginning is harsh, violent, and disturbing. But, once Brook and Lance meet, it turns into a tender love story. Although both characters struggle with heavy emotional baggage and very human flaws, they help each other find a path to redemption and healing. When Brook left the cabin to go back to her husband in Denver, I cried. I won't spoil the ending, but I will say the book had a satisfying conclusion with surprising and intense plots throughout.

The book was well-written and expertly paced. With its graphic sexual violence, the book is for adults only. It was an absorbing story, one I couldn't put down, and I can't wait to read more by this author. I give this book five stars for originality, content, and plot.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Gratuitous sex and violence - oh my! June 6, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
"Betrayed" ended up being a different book than I expected. I expected more revenge, less romance (I guess I'm a tad bloodthirsty).

Don't get me wrong - I liked the book. Do be forewarned that there are very graphic rape/violence scenes in the first part of the book - a bit more than is warranted, I believe. But there are also tender scenes later in the story - quite a dichotomy.

There was quite a dichotomy on main protagonists, too. First there is Brooklyn, sheltered socialite, a little too naive (I definitely pictured her as a blond - I can't remember if her hair color was mentioned).

Then there is Lance, loner by choice, mountain man. I especially enjoyed reading Lance's story and backstory and the descriptions of his living conditions and lifestyle.

And the authors make the story work, even with the savage, bumbling caricatured lowlifes that kidnap Brook. All the characters are well-drawn, sometimes too much so.

The story between Brook and Lance was very well done, a quirky romance growing from violence and pure chance.

I won't go into details on either ending but the author(s) wrote an alternate ending to the book Betrayed - Alternate Ending that I thought fit the rest of the story better. At least the alternate ending gave me a more satisfied feeling when I finished it. The first ending felt rather rushed and tacked on.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Started good but didn't hold
I really should stop buying books because of the cover.

Anyways, Brook is filthy rich (supposedly) and while driving her Ferrari she is kidnapped. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Azul
4.0 out of 5 stars Intense and interesting.
Definitely not a typical romantic book. The beginning was rather difficult to read, when Brook is held captive. Read more
Published 29 days ago by MsVeve
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I thought this was a well written and descriptive story. Yes the rapes at the beginning were very brutal but it made the rest of the story that much sweeter.
Published 1 month ago by Beverly Schmidt
3.0 out of 5 stars I'm Struggling Here!!!
Okay, so I have written one bad reveiw in my life...so it's hard for me (hence the 3 stars instead of 1). Let me just begin with what bothered me about it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ~Amanda_Rae~
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Basically, just what the product description says. It's a good story. Very violent and descriptive, so if you don't enjoy that sort of thing....maybe it isn't for you.
Published 1 month ago by Heather Yost
4.0 out of 5 stars Tough!
Hard, raw begining. If you are sensitive to violence don't try this one out. But the love story is a great reward for those who endure the tough moments! I liked it!
Published 1 month ago by Fernanda amarante bonani
3.0 out of 5 stars Ugh
This book was like two complete separate books, the first being a torture porn and the second part being a Harlequin romance. Read more
Published 2 months ago by fatima calderon
5.0 out of 5 stars Women please beware!
Very dark and a word of caution, Women if you have ever been raped molested or other types of abuse DO NOT READ this book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jaime D. Corona
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark but Endearing
I purchased this book while looking for substance; I had been reading so much fluffy, romantic erotica that I could almost feel my brain turning to mush. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sarah Goodwin
2.0 out of 5 stars Confused
I pretty much stayed confused during this entire book. It's a pretty lengthy book, took me about a week to read (I read in all my spare time). Read more
Published 2 months ago by allisonMcK
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