Betrayal — Eve Albright

SHE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO ACCEPT BEING BETRAYED, BUT THEN HE COMES HE IS THE CALM IN THE EYE OF HER STORM A violent tropical storm is nearing Key West, and Joy, a young waitress, worries for her love, Brian, who may be out at sea. Unable to reach her boyfriend by phone, uncertainty lashes at Joy because he may still be out at sea and possibly battling the impending hurricane-or he may be anchored and safe somewhere else. She has no way of knowing. Joy's friends can't seem to help her to stop worrying about Brian. But a new customer who arrives at Joy's restaurant, a handsome and charming southerner by the name of Derrick, allows Joy's worrying mind to get a much-needed break. Yet, is it her mind that gets a break, or will it be her heart as well? The storm eventually passes, and in its wake, Joy learns of a shocking betrayal by two people she trusts the most. Does love conquer all? Can Joy forgive, or will the truth send her rushing into the arms of the one who deserves her more? And who is that one exactly? If you wish to read more, download now! READER ADVISORY: This story contains contents that some reader may find objectionable, including sex and erotic themes. BONUS SURPRISE EBOOK FOR YOU AT THE END OF THE BOOK! EXCERPT After the show, Derrick suddenly felt a surge of anxiety as he realized there was no further reason for Joy to hang out with him. Was it possible she might be feeling the same way? "So, that was fun," she said innocently. "So, is that it?" asked Derrick. "What do you mean?" Joy asked, knowing very well what he meant. "I mean, so is that it? Like, we walk off into the night and pretend that there wasn't something between us? A spark?" Derrick implored. "Something?" Joy knew exactly what he was talking about, but wasn't close enough to identifying her own feelings and acknowledging his. She felt something about this guy she had just met, but all of her experience in Key West warned her that he was only here for a few days. That anything and everythin