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Please Note:  [amazon_link id="0982500203" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]The House on Black Lake[/amazon_link] has been adapted to screenplay. Go to Home Page to see trailer (with acts of betrayal) and haunting new music video "Dangerous Shadows" inspired by novel.

An act of betrayal by a lover or mate is generally acccompanied by severe emotional distress by the betrayee. Cheating is the most common form, but the act can take many forms, including emotional betrayal. Few women (or men) can forgive and forget such a transgression, as trust is severed with the act. However, when one is deeply in love the decision to walk away can may extremely difficult. Generally, there must be a long period of groveling and the belief that the transgressor has truly learned a valued lesson and can be trusted to maintain integrity in the future. This process is a torturous one for both individuals.

Although living through such an experience is pure hell, it can be therapeudic to vicariously live through the experience of a character in a novel. In fact, much can be learned of human behavior through this process. In the [amazon_link id="0982500203" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]House on Black Lake [/amazon_link]Alexandra is betrayed at every twist and turn on her journey. Both men and women betray her throughout the story. However, each character is forced to confront the ramifications of their selfishness, while Alexandra's character is strengthened as she learns to become more self reliant, intuitive, and emotionally grounded. Ultimately, when it appears she has been betrayed by them all and most cruelly by Ramey Sandeley, the object of her obsession, her dorment strengths are awakened. Metamorphosis is possible following an act of betrayal. And that is its greatest gift.

The top romance novels featuring acts of betayal are listed below. The list was culled from romance forums and discussions with readers. In no particular order.

1. [amazon_link id="0671019759" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Dream Man[/amazon_link] by Linda Howard

2. [amazon_link id="0312998872" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Perfect sin[/amazon_link] by Kat Martin

3. [amazon_link id="055329430X" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Lady Gallant[/amazon_link] by Suzanne robinson

4. [amazon_link id="0821778838" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Risk Everything[/amazon_link] by Sophia Johnson

5. [amazon_link id="0425226336" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Coyote's Mate[/amazon_link] by Lora Leigh

6. [amazon_link id="155166934X" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Almost Forever[/amazon_link] by Linda Howard

7. [amazon_link id="B0020MMBP8" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]The Missing[/amazon_link] by Shiloh Walker

8. [amazon_link id="B000FBJEKG" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Cry No More [/amazon_link]by Linda Howard

9. [amazon_link id="1456493124" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Pulled[/amazon_link] by Danielle Bannister

10. [amazon_link id="0671019767" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Angel Creek[/amazon_link] by Linda Howard

11. [amazon_link id="0373302258" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Loving Evangeline[/amazon_link] by Linda Howard

12. [amazon_link id="B000E2780E" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]My True and Tender Love[/amazon_link] by Jill Gregory

12. [amazon_link id="B001J4SYXG" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Seducing Simon[/amazon_link] by Maya Banks

13. [amazon_link id="0380790912" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]That Scandalous Night[/amazon_link] by Christina Dodd

14. [amazon_link id="0312948239" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Total Surrender [/amazon_link]by Cheryl Holt

15. [amazon_link id="0671776800" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Paradise[/amazon_link] by Judith McNaught

16. [amazon_link id="0671737619" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Kingdom of Dreams[/amazon_link] by Judith McNaught

17. [amazon_link id="042524315X" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Belong to Me [/amazon_link]Shayla black

18. [amazon_link id="0732267447" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Heart of the Outback[/amazon_link] by Lynn Wilding

19. [amazon_link id="161213050X" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Take this Regret[/amazon_link] by Amy Lichthench

20. [amazon_link id="0373119178" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Gold Ring of Betrayal[/amazon_link] by Michelle Reid

21. [amazon_link id="B005ISQ7ME" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Blue Moon[/amazon_link] by MacKenzie McKade

22. [amazon_link id="0452296641" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Bitten[/amazon_link] by Kelly Armstrong

23. [amazon_link id="1420110225" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]His Bonnie Bride [/amazon_link] by Hannah Howell

24. [amazon_link id="0345517741" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Last Chance [/amazon_link] by Christy Reece

25. [amazon_link id="0061136093" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Tempt Me Tonight[/amazon_link] by Toni Blake

Alexandra encounters a number of female predators in her journey through Black Lake. In the beginning she is as drawn in by the predatory women as the males. However, as she evolves she learns to disengage and reclaim a more powerful womanhood, based on a higher purpose and the values of dignity, self respect and a desire to foster the best in all relationships.

Female predators in the wild can be as vicious as any male.  They come in many forms, from the vicious wild cats to the shy Black Widow who catches her prey in a messy looking web, and who may or may not kill and eat her mate after he has helped her reproduce.  The human female predator can be just as vicious and toxic.  These women are not usually particular about prey - they can be any sex, race or age, as long as they feed their needs.  However, it is the mate who must be particularly careful - for she is unquenchable.   The dominance of the female predator is often masked, camouflaged to fit in with the territory. Like all successful predators, this kind of female knows how to spot vulnerability, and neediness.  Then, when the guard is down, she goes for the jugular.

          But, first there is the stalk - she feeds your ego, laughs at your jokes,  understands your needs, sexual and otherwise.  What you don't know is she is a master at camouflage and subtrefuge.   She's an emotional roller coaster, exciting, intriguing. Or perhaps the girl is quite demure - it all depends on the nature of the hunt.  Regardless of  manifestation, she will become a mirror of what you are looking for, and understand and need you like no other. This is the early part of the stalk.  Once she's got you by the neck, you won't see her look at you with enticement.

A predator never looks into the eyes of the prey once the victim is taken.

 At journey's end Alexandra will have outwitted one of these predators and guided another to gain what she desires through self actualization.