The Second Betrayal: A Lexi Steele Novel (Lexi Steele Novels) [Mass Market Paperback]

Cheyenne McCray (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lexi Steele Novels | Publication Date: August 4, 2009

As an undercover agent for the NSA’s Recovery Enforcement Division, Alexi Steele is no stranger to the ways and means of the country’s most notorious sex criminals. Still, she’s never seen anything quite like this. Girls from across the globe are being recruited for a modeling competition in New York City, only to end up as enslaved prostitutes. Now it’s up to Lexi and her partner—and lover—Nicholas Donovan to infiltrate the operation.

Finding the mastermind behind the sex trafficking is only one half of the challenge. The other is Nick. Even though she has always trusted him, Lexi can’t help but wonder whether he’s keeping something from her—a shocking secret from his past on the Special Forces unit. Meanwhile, time is running out for the victims…and Lexi may be forced to do the unthinkable to see that the job is done.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Superior action-suspense! McCray has created a powerhouse in Lexi Steele, who's strong, vulnerable, sexy and smart. Powerful characters and a dark and compelling plot make this a great read." -Romantic Times BOOKreviews on The Second Betrayal

“No matter what the genre, McCray is hot!—Romantic Times BOOKreviews

From the Back Cover

THEY ARE BOUND BY DUTY AND DESIRE.

As an undercover agent for the NSA’s Recovery Enforcement Division, Alexi Steele is no stranger to the ways and means of the country’s most notorious sex criminals. Still, she’s never seen anything quite like this. Girls from across the globe are being recruited for a modeling competition in New York City, only to end up as enslaved prostitutes. Now it’s up to Lexi and her partner—and lover—Nicholas Donovan to infiltrate the operation.

BUT WILL THEIR FIGHT FOR JUSTICE TEAR THEM APART?

Finding the mastermind behind the sex trafficking is only one half of the challenge. The other is Nick. Even though she has always trusted him, Lexi can’t help but wonder whether he’s keeping something from her—a shocking secret from his past on the Special Forces unit. Meanwhile, time is running out for the victims…and Lexi may be forced to do the unthinkable to see that the job is done.

“No matter what the genre, McCray is hot!—Romantic Times BOOKreviews

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; First Edition edition (August 4, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312946457
• ISBN-13: 978-0312946456
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #296,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cheyenne McCray would give just about anything to run away with Jason Bourne to any foreign country (minus the getting shot at part) or visit an Otherworld realm. Either one, she's so there.

A multiple award-winning author, Cheyenne grew up on a ranch in southeastern Arizona. Chey has been writing ever since she can remember, back to her kindergarten days when she penned her first poem. She always knew one day she would write novels, hoping her readers would get lost in the worlds she created, just as she experienced when she read some of her favorite books.

Chey has three sons, two dogs, and is an Arizona native who loves the desert, the sunshine, and the beautiful sunsets. Visit Chey's website at http://www.cheyennemccray.com

Customer Reviews

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Be prepared..., August 9, 2009

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Avid Reader! "Kels" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Second Betrayal: A Lexi Steele Novel (Lexi Steele Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Let me preface by saying I like Cheyenne McCray's writing. I really do. I've been a fan of hers from the beginning. I understand the whole romantica genre that is on the uprise however, I was disgusted by this book. This book is about sex slaves that are "imported" from countries around the world. Lexi and Nick work on the RED team mission to put a stop sex slave ring. The story line sounded interesting and since I like her writing I thought I'd give it a chance.

For me this book was too graphic in the area of torturing the women. She even references using a battery and electrical wires. It got to the point where I literally skimmed past those chapters. I felt dirty after reading the book. Something I've never felt before.

I know this review doesn't go into detail about the plot. I haven't written a review in a long time, however, I felt like it was necessary to give a fair warning to other readers. I was shocked when I got to some of the parts and literally felt vile. A fun summer romance read this was not.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!, August 9, 2009

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Kathleen Young (Sterling Hgts, Mi, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Second Betrayal: A Lexi Steele Novel (Lexi Steele Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have been waiting for this book from the minute I put down the first book in this series and it was worth the wait. For all you people who read The First Sin and loved it, this one was every bit as good, if not better. The Second Betrayal had me hooked from beginning to end. It was full of Action, Romance and eroticism. I was so into the book that it played like a movie in my head and had me thinking that these were real people I was reading about. I absolutely love Lexi and Nick, those 2 can really kick butt. The bad guy in this book has got to be the wickedess man that I have ever read. The only problem now is, when will Cheyenne write the next Lexi Steele book? Cheyenne if your reading this, MORE Lexi Steele books please.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wish this was it., June 12, 2010

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A. Wood "luvromance" (Rancho Cordova, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Second Betrayal: A Lexi Steele Novel (Lexi Steele Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

I'll have to say I'm not fond of first person stories, but the author did a great job with the first book, First Sin, and this book, The Second Betrayal. I only wish Lexi and Donovan had more scenes. They focused more on trying to find the guy who is trafficking people for money than on their relationship. The ending was sour, could have been more to it. But then again, the book seems to miss something that the first book offered more of, emotions.

I hope that if there's a third book, that the writer will focus the book on the relationship with Lexi and Donovan.