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Betrayed: By My So-Called Friend
June is in an online relationship with the man of her dreams, Jermaine. He is the first person she met that seemed to know her before they ever even spoke. Although they have never met in person, she is sure he is "the one"... But there's only one Her beloved 'Jermaine', isn't real. She is being catfished by someone very close to her; someone she thought she could trust.
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59 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 24, 2018
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February 14, 2020
"Before you go snitching to June, you should know that we are not the only ones who have dirty hands in this situation".
Betrayed: By My So-Called Friend by Tanisha Stewart
This is actually part of a trilogy, with each book being on the short side.
This is part one.
June is in love with Jermaine. They met over the internet. Actually they have not "met" at all...not yet..but they plan to meet..or at least June plans to meet him.
Although it has only been a short time, she already knows they are soulmates. He knows and understands her like nobody else ever has. She has bared her soul to him and June knows, without a doubt, that he is "the one". She is so happy. As well she should be because Jermaine IS the one.
The made up one. You see Jermaine is not real. He does not exist. June has been "catfished" and is in a relationship with a person who does not exist.
Or maybe he sort of does..he exists to June..and to the people behind the computer..those nameless faceless creeps. The people who have decided it might be fun to watch June suffer.
These people are her best friend..and her sister.
This was a really good book. I had seen one of my GR friends reading it which is how I came to know about it. It is moving and brutally realistic.
This stuff..I mean it isn't fiction. People can be evil. Or have sides to them that are evil. And yes people can take pleasure in a sick thing like this.
Why would June's own sister participate? And her friend? Well..the friend is jealous but we kind of know that from the beginning. The sister is a bit of a puzzle but her basic personality is that of a follower.
There is also a third person who inadvertently becomes involved in the whole mess.
This is only book one. It takes about 30-45 minutes to read. Then comes book two and lastly book three. I read them all this evening. So my review is really for all three books.
You will not get the whole story in book one. You will have to read all three for that.
I like the way the characters are developed and really like this author's writing. She is unafraid in her writing of showing the good, the bad, the human..in all her characters. At the end of the day, these books were excellent reads and I am so glad to know of this author as I will look for other works by her. A strong four stars for the series.
Betrayed: By My So-Called Friend by Tanisha Stewart
This is actually part of a trilogy, with each book being on the short side.
This is part one.
June is in love with Jermaine. They met over the internet. Actually they have not "met" at all...not yet..but they plan to meet..or at least June plans to meet him.
Although it has only been a short time, she already knows they are soulmates. He knows and understands her like nobody else ever has. She has bared her soul to him and June knows, without a doubt, that he is "the one". She is so happy. As well she should be because Jermaine IS the one.
The made up one. You see Jermaine is not real. He does not exist. June has been "catfished" and is in a relationship with a person who does not exist.
Or maybe he sort of does..he exists to June..and to the people behind the computer..those nameless faceless creeps. The people who have decided it might be fun to watch June suffer.
These people are her best friend..and her sister.
This was a really good book. I had seen one of my GR friends reading it which is how I came to know about it. It is moving and brutally realistic.
This stuff..I mean it isn't fiction. People can be evil. Or have sides to them that are evil. And yes people can take pleasure in a sick thing like this.
Why would June's own sister participate? And her friend? Well..the friend is jealous but we kind of know that from the beginning. The sister is a bit of a puzzle but her basic personality is that of a follower.
There is also a third person who inadvertently becomes involved in the whole mess.
This is only book one. It takes about 30-45 minutes to read. Then comes book two and lastly book three. I read them all this evening. So my review is really for all three books.
You will not get the whole story in book one. You will have to read all three for that.
I like the way the characters are developed and really like this author's writing. She is unafraid in her writing of showing the good, the bad, the human..in all her characters. At the end of the day, these books were excellent reads and I am so glad to know of this author as I will look for other works by her. A strong four stars for the series.
June 2, 2025
Let me first give praise to Tanisha Stewart because….
For a 100 page book she packed a whole lot in it I mean the things June the FMC has been through for it to have happened in 100 pages.. The crazy part is who’s the one up to it all.. Check it out if you want a good quick read.. Great writing great characters!! I’m definitely finishing the series today…
For a 100 page book she packed a whole lot in it I mean the things June the FMC has been through for it to have happened in 100 pages.. The crazy part is who’s the one up to it all.. Check it out if you want a good quick read.. Great writing great characters!! I’m definitely finishing the series today…
May 11, 2025
I can’t wait for shit to hit the fan! 😬
October 19, 2022
What A Perfect Title
Poor June didn't deserve all that happened to her. I was hooked from page 1 and enjoyed learning about the motives of everyone involved. I'm happy there's a part 2 because that ending left me confused and needing more.
Poor June didn't deserve all that happened to her. I was hooked from page 1 and enjoyed learning about the motives of everyone involved. I'm happy there's a part 2 because that ending left me confused and needing more.
February 1, 2019
I really enjoyed this story! It was fun and surprising. The dialogue was so great I could see this all acted out in my mind. I definitely need more from these characters!
February 27, 2019
Nice easy fast read.
Saw this book on instagram. Thought I'd give it a go because needed something quick to read and I wasn't disappointed. So I've read this first instalment and really enjoyed the pace of the book. Will have to download next two to see what happens. I really like how you can purchase parts in the book to see if you want to continue reading and I think it's a good idea for the author so she can get her name out there. I will be recommending it to friends who are a bit reluctant to read just to get them on board of the contemporary fiction thing.
Saw this book on instagram. Thought I'd give it a go because needed something quick to read and I wasn't disappointed. So I've read this first instalment and really enjoyed the pace of the book. Will have to download next two to see what happens. I really like how you can purchase parts in the book to see if you want to continue reading and I think it's a good idea for the author so she can get her name out there. I will be recommending it to friends who are a bit reluctant to read just to get them on board of the contemporary fiction thing.
January 31, 2026
This was a short read, but it kept my attention because I needed to see what happened next. This came with audio on Kindle Unlimited. It wasn’t listed, so that ended up being a nice surprise. Overall, it was a quick and easy read.
March 10, 2023
Pissed!!
Friends like this who needs enemies!! The green monster is viscious!! A short quick read and a cliffhanger. I'll read the series to see how everything works out.
Friends like this who needs enemies!! The green monster is viscious!! A short quick read and a cliffhanger. I'll read the series to see how everything works out.
April 16, 2020
This was a quick read I read between reads while at work. When I tell you that it was soooo good. Juicy and ready to read the next one. Not to give anything away but with friends like these, well you know the rest. I really enjoyed it
February 18, 2019
Ok
This was an ok quick read. June is heing catfished by her friends. She doesn't know it. Just when the book was getting good. It ends in a cliffhanger.
This was an ok quick read. June is heing catfished by her friends. She doesn't know it. Just when the book was getting good. It ends in a cliffhanger.
February 16, 2019
Dear lord .this is the best read ever ...so powerful and enriching..this is the kind of book I would read over and over again..
February 10, 2019
Great short story. The betrayal in this story is an understatement. Camaiyah is a trifling friend. Hopefully karma pays her visit for being a snake.
February 3, 2019
I reviewed this through Kindle but I guess it didn't come through! Excellent short read! Definitely worth it!
January 27, 2019
Nice short read
My first time with this author, I'm reading more with part two hope it's good. So far pretty good read
My first time with this author, I'm reading more with part two hope it's good. So far pretty good read
September 28, 2018
"Fascinating Read"
Ahh, fascinating read! I was caught up in the characters from the beginning. After reading other books 'Tanisha Stewart' wrote such as, "Even Me, When things go Left, and Even Me-The Sequel." I knew I was going to be in for a ride! A shattering plot. Friends are as family and family as friends loving them wholeheartedly. But, really are they as intersected in your well-being as you are to them. This read brought me there. The plotting, jealousy, and distrust amongst the you love the most. I felt June's pain as I moved through the story. Awesome read, I was really rooting for "Illiana." One could really relate to this story of mishaps/deceit in relationships and friendships. I would recommend to anyone looking for an exciting read! Great read Tanisha Stewart!!!
Regail Carter
Ahh, fascinating read! I was caught up in the characters from the beginning. After reading other books 'Tanisha Stewart' wrote such as, "Even Me, When things go Left, and Even Me-The Sequel." I knew I was going to be in for a ride! A shattering plot. Friends are as family and family as friends loving them wholeheartedly. But, really are they as intersected in your well-being as you are to them. This read brought me there. The plotting, jealousy, and distrust amongst the you love the most. I felt June's pain as I moved through the story. Awesome read, I was really rooting for "Illiana." One could really relate to this story of mishaps/deceit in relationships and friendships. I would recommend to anyone looking for an exciting read! Great read Tanisha Stewart!!!
Regail Carter
May 21, 2019
June, a hopeless romantic who was just trying to find her one true love is being catfished but by who? Who could be so cruel as to play with her emotions like this? Whose idea was this? Who has she really been talking to all this time?
This is my first Tanisha Stewart read and most definitely not my last. Fueled by envy, secrets and lies… This entertaining and suspenseful read quickly yanks readers into a cruel joke that takes “Betrayal” to a whole new level of envy. This author most definitely knows how to keep readers dangling on her every word. I have to know what happens next so 1-Clicking part 2 NOW!
Ebony
EyeCU Reading Approved
This is my first Tanisha Stewart read and most definitely not my last. Fueled by envy, secrets and lies… This entertaining and suspenseful read quickly yanks readers into a cruel joke that takes “Betrayal” to a whole new level of envy. This author most definitely knows how to keep readers dangling on her every word. I have to know what happens next so 1-Clicking part 2 NOW!
Ebony
EyeCU Reading Approved
December 18, 2018
Satisfying quick read!
Stewart is quickly becoming one of my go to authors for a good read! So far all of her stories have been entertaining and well plotted! I am looking forward to reading more from her.
I really enjoyed the plot of this story and I definitely did not see the ending coming! I can not wait to see what happens next with this ensemble of characters!
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick dose of drama and a story with well rounded characters!
Stewart is quickly becoming one of my go to authors for a good read! So far all of her stories have been entertaining and well plotted! I am looking forward to reading more from her.
I really enjoyed the plot of this story and I definitely did not see the ending coming! I can not wait to see what happens next with this ensemble of characters!
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick dose of drama and a story with well rounded characters!
December 12, 2018
OMG!
Okay, so I've been wanting to read this for awhile and just did last night. This was the most infuriating ending I have ever experienced in my life. However, this quick read was magnificent! So much so I had to see if there is going to be a part two. I loved this so much I had a dream about possible endings. Won't say much but I'm hearing great things about 2019. Is there a possible second part coming? I say susbscribe and keep informed. You just might get a surprise.
Okay, so I've been wanting to read this for awhile and just did last night. This was the most infuriating ending I have ever experienced in my life. However, this quick read was magnificent! So much so I had to see if there is going to be a part two. I loved this so much I had a dream about possible endings. Won't say much but I'm hearing great things about 2019. Is there a possible second part coming? I say susbscribe and keep informed. You just might get a surprise.
November 11, 2018
The book was very interesting but way too short. I was looking for him to tell her he pretended to be Jermaine because he really love her and wanted to be with her. Also her cutting ties with her trifling a** bff.
December 29, 2018
Don’t stop now.
Girl, I need the rest of this story! It started off a bit confusing with all the characters being introduced at once. However, you’ll quickly figure everyone out. Now I need the rest of the story. I’m hoping there is another novel.
Girl, I need the rest of this story! It started off a bit confusing with all the characters being introduced at once. However, you’ll quickly figure everyone out. Now I need the rest of the story. I’m hoping there is another novel.
October 24, 2018
Short.
Real short story. Before a reader gets started the story was already ending. I did not get enough storyline to make any kind of connection.
Real short story. Before a reader gets started the story was already ending. I did not get enough storyline to make any kind of connection.
November 29, 2020
Book two was better than book one in my opinion. I got to know the characters more and I fell in love with a potential love between two characters, I even have a ship name!
August 4, 2019
This book has me questioning a lot like June is guilable and seems to believe anything she sees or hears. But honestly I just wanna know how old is June? Because she has been talking to a guy online for months and not once have they video chat or met up for coffee. Those are strong signs that something is wrong.
Kelvin shouldn't be so scared to tell June the truth. Once again how old are these characters? I'm hoping college aged but I cant tell if their in high school. June's little sister Iliana , and best friend Camaiyah are so full of shit. Like why in the hell would they put June through all of this?
I want June to have more common sense and read in between the lines. Everyone involved in the situation is guilty and cant be trusted. So let's say June in about 21 years old or a little older it's 2019 baby girl so many red flags come up when online dating or dating in general.
So before I read on to part 2 I just want to know why lliana is following behind someone like Camaiyah? And why Kelvin wants to take the rap for what Camaiyah and lliana has done? This is a fast paced story they left me with lots of unanswered questions. I like like the story line I just feel as though the characters are a little too juvenile to be acting this way at their age. But I will read part 2 and see what happens but for now I give part one of the story 4 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Kelvin shouldn't be so scared to tell June the truth. Once again how old are these characters? I'm hoping college aged but I cant tell if their in high school. June's little sister Iliana , and best friend Camaiyah are so full of shit. Like why in the hell would they put June through all of this?
I want June to have more common sense and read in between the lines. Everyone involved in the situation is guilty and cant be trusted. So let's say June in about 21 years old or a little older it's 2019 baby girl so many red flags come up when online dating or dating in general.
So before I read on to part 2 I just want to know why lliana is following behind someone like Camaiyah? And why Kelvin wants to take the rap for what Camaiyah and lliana has done? This is a fast paced story they left me with lots of unanswered questions. I like like the story line I just feel as though the characters are a little too juvenile to be acting this way at their age. But I will read part 2 and see what happens but for now I give part one of the story 4 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
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May 21, 2025You have to be an extremely jealous, miserable, snake to catfish your so called friend. Women, men…people in general are pathetic. If I were June I swear I would’ve cut everybody off and went ghost. Now, you don’t know sh*t about me anymore you dirty b*tch. Now good luck with all that catfishing!
Kelvin is stupid…don’t talk crap about someone you supposedly care about simply because they’re not interested in you or whatever the case may be…
I don’t understand why some could be so desperate to deliberately try to ruins someone’s life and/or reputation.
There’s definitely so many things I didn’t like about this short story, and although the exact ages aren’t mentioned I do believe they all are fairly young. They all have a lot of growing up to do. Overall, I’m rooting for June! Leave them people in the past girl, and move on with continued grace!
Now, let me read more 😩🥴
Kelvin is stupid…don’t talk crap about someone you supposedly care about simply because they’re not interested in you or whatever the case may be…
I don’t understand why some could be so desperate to deliberately try to ruins someone’s life and/or reputation.
There’s definitely so many things I didn’t like about this short story, and although the exact ages aren’t mentioned I do believe they all are fairly young. They all have a lot of growing up to do. Overall, I’m rooting for June! Leave them people in the past girl, and move on with continued grace!
Now, let me read more 😩🥴
June 5, 2025
Envy ruins people
That story really hits home about how nasty jealousy can be. It's crazy that June didn't even wonder why Jermaine went silent – no meet-up, no call, not even a FaceTime. But honestly, you hear about stuff like that all the time in real life. I've even gotten some weird friend requests from obviously fake accounts on social media; people can be so messed up. And there's that saying, "A jealous person will want to keep tabs and investigate your personal life," which feels spot on. I'm definitely curious to see what happens next in the next book!
That story really hits home about how nasty jealousy can be. It's crazy that June didn't even wonder why Jermaine went silent – no meet-up, no call, not even a FaceTime. But honestly, you hear about stuff like that all the time in real life. I've even gotten some weird friend requests from obviously fake accounts on social media; people can be so messed up. And there's that saying, "A jealous person will want to keep tabs and investigate your personal life," which feels spot on. I'm definitely curious to see what happens next in the next book!
September 19, 2021
Shady
This was a good book but that's messed up how they suppose 2 be her sister and bestii. You should never do that to someone who has a hard time with love. These two ladies deserve whateva they get coming to them because Karma is a itch. Kel he's ight but no amount of drink is going to have me dumb enough to talk trash about my bestii aka someone I got feelings for no matter how that person love life ended. They all should be a shamed of themselves.
This was a good book but that's messed up how they suppose 2 be her sister and bestii. You should never do that to someone who has a hard time with love. These two ladies deserve whateva they get coming to them because Karma is a itch. Kel he's ight but no amount of drink is going to have me dumb enough to talk trash about my bestii aka someone I got feelings for no matter how that person love life ended. They all should be a shamed of themselves.
September 14, 2024
Blood’s Thicker Than Water
Hmmmm, this prank was juvenile, vindictive & evil‼️Iliaya, she can’t be that darn naive🥴🤬…you need a quick lesson on discernment & loyalty 🤦🏾♀️‼️Gurlllll, blood is thicker than water, ALWAYS‼️Kelvin, at least he attempted to salvage June’s heart. Then, there’s the core! The root of problem! Satan’s spawn disguised as a friend, Camaiyah 😡! …what a poor excuse of a human, but Karma 🤭‼️
Hmmmm, this prank was juvenile, vindictive & evil‼️Iliaya, she can’t be that darn naive🥴🤬…you need a quick lesson on discernment & loyalty 🤦🏾♀️‼️Gurlllll, blood is thicker than water, ALWAYS‼️Kelvin, at least he attempted to salvage June’s heart. Then, there’s the core! The root of problem! Satan’s spawn disguised as a friend, Camaiyah 😡! …what a poor excuse of a human, but Karma 🤭‼️
August 14, 2019
Wait A Minute!!!
Girl, so he told that girl that he was Jermaine?! Wait a minute! I gotta see how this is going to play out. My son called best friend AND sister? My sister though?! That's real effed up! All of them will burn in hell for this! Got me 38 hott. Chile, let me read part 2 before I send my kindle to hell, too...LOL!
Girl, so he told that girl that he was Jermaine?! Wait a minute! I gotta see how this is going to play out. My son called best friend AND sister? My sister though?! That's real effed up! All of them will burn in hell for this! Got me 38 hott. Chile, let me read part 2 before I send my kindle to hell, too...LOL!
December 28, 2020
Your books are amazing great stories that happen every day. I enjoyed the short stories with the crazy friendships in the last week I have read 10 of your books and the short stories of Ce'Ann and Camiyah and June. I can't wait to read the next books you have coming. Please keep writing I really enjoy the stories that keep you hanging on for more.
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