Title: To Overcome Betrayal (Weary Hearts and Wounded Spirits)
Author: Sarah Lamb
Voice Actors: Spencer Dillehay
Genre: Historical Western Romance
Book Blurb:
At what point does a misunderstanding turn into a lie?
Evie Brown would do anything for her uncle, the only family she's ever known. So when he comes to her with a desperate plea to help save his home and business, she takes the only job she can find—housemaid for a rancher she knows nothing about. Making friends with a ranch hand who literally sweeps her off her feet is just a bonus.
Andrew Radcliffe is tired of every woman he’s ever met only interested in his money. Giving up on love, he focuses on expanding his ranch, and demanding loyalty from those who work for him. Mistaken by Evie for a servant in his own home, he plays along. At first, he enjoys the chance to learn more about the spirited young woman working for him. But complications arise as he falls in love with her.
Just after Evie admits to Andrew she’s fallen for him, her uncle arrives with a scheme. Now Evie faces an impossible choice—lose the man she’s fallen in love with, or turn her back on her family. Who will she betray? And when Evie discovers Andrew isn’t just a ranch hand, she’s certain no matter her decision, a happy ending is heartbreakingly out of reach.
My Review:
Story Impressions –
Evie would do anything to help her uncle but when his scheme goes south, will she lose the man she’s fallen in love with? To Overcome Betrayal is a historical western romance filled with mistaken identities, subterfuge, forbidden romance, misunderstandings, and betrayal. The narrator takes the listener on an epic journey that will whisk them away. I was enraptured the whole time while listening. Historical romance readers will love this outstanding audiobook.
Narrator’s overall voice – Spencer has a personality all his own which he projects. It has a velvetiness I thoroughly enjoyed.
Does the narrator fit the characters? Yes, he fits the characters. I’m astonished at how well he evokes the different characters, including Andrew and Evie.
Narrator’s reading style – He has a dramatic reading style to keep the listener entranced. I was instantly transported.
Narrator’s impact on reading experience – Spencer has an intrinsic ability to draw a listener/reader in without any effort. The scenes are so well narrated, I had to stop what I was doing to listen to the story.
Narrator’s pacing – Spencer’s pacing is flawless. I was transfixed while listening.
Audiobook flow – He lets the audiobook develop naturally through the use of dialogue, narration, and characterization.
What makes this audiobook unique – Spencer and the author partner up to bring readers/listeners an absorbing historical western romance. The subject matter is poignantly acted in this audiobook.
Would I recommend this audiobook – YES! Treat yourself to this audiobook.
My Rating: 5+ stars
Buy it Now:
BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/books/to-overcome-betrayal-weary-hearts-and-wounded-spirits-by-sarah-lamb
Author Biography:
Sarah is wife to an amazing teacher and mom to two boys who are growing up just a little too fast. Her day job is helping others to become writers, while she squeezes in each spare moment she can on her own books. She spends her days working and writing in the Blue Ridge Mountains and planning her next trip to Disney World.
Social Media Links:
(Author page) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084836772631
(Reader community) https://www.facebook.com/groups/267880235688121
Reviewed by: Nancy