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Winds of Betrayal #1-3
Winds of Betrayal Boxed Set
WINDS OF BETRAYAL Four Book Collection
Winds of Betrayal
The Darkness of Deception
The Heavens Shall Fall
Set Fire to the Rain
A rousing family saga for the fight for America's independence! Follow Hannah and Jonathan Corbett path to Freedom!
The winds of change brews over the colonies. Tension against the crown is mounting daily. In Williamsburg, the rebellion burns strong in the hearts of two siblings, Jonathan and Hannah Corbett. Spirited and headstrong, Hannah finds herself thrust in the middle of a conspiracy when her father receives a strange package from Philadelphia. Jonathan, a physician for the Continental Army, is torn between duty and family. With war looming on the horizon, the siblings soon discover there is a high price to be paid for the cry for freedom.
It's a dangerous game you set to play, Miss Corbett. One that can have far worse than deadly consequences!
In the midst of the struggle of America's bid for independence, Hannah Corbett makes a fateful decision, descending into a world of deceit. Spurred by revenge, she heads to New York, setting in motion a dangerous game for which there is no return. Searching desperately for the man who betrayed her family, she faces the cold and brutal reality of the life of a spy. Caught in a web of lies, living with betrayal, she is trapped. She has nowhere to turn except to a man it would be treasonous to love, setting duty and desire at war. Her heart is ripped apart when she must choose between the man who risks his career and life to protect her and the only thing that has remained constant in her life...her belief in her cause.
The Darkness of Deception, Book Two
The tides of war have shifted. When all eyes turn south, Doctor Jonathan Corbett finds himself once more thrust into the war’s turmoil. On assignment from General Washington, the dashing doctor discovers his mission has taken him straight into a conflict where the British are not the only ones to be feared.
Rebekah Morse has no time to contemplate the exploding war around her. Caught up as a pawn in a deadly conspiracy, she finds her only hope lies with her old friend, but things have changed since they last saw each other.
Yet destiny has not intervened in their lives without cause. Rebekah’s strength, courage, and breathtaking sensuality set within Jonathan a desire he swore never to feel again. When Rebekah’s life is threatened, Jonathan is determined to save the stubborn woman whether she wants to be saved or not. Now Jonathan and Rebekah must face the perilous threat together—only to discover a passion they never imagined...
THE HEAVENS SHALL FALL, Book Three
The cry for Freedom is at its darkest hour!
After the devastating loss at Saratoga, the British respond with a vengeance, aiming at taking a strategic hold on the South. In New York, the American spy network is in turmoil, leaving Rupert Arnett to pick up the pieces. Never has it been more dangerous, but never has the stakes been higher.
Under siege by the RedCoats, Charles Town collapses, giving the Americans their most humiliating and worse defeat of the war. When Dr. Jonathan Corbett is taken prisoner, Rebekah faces her greatest personal challenge...for the only way to save her husband's life is to betray his trust. She turns to the one man Jonathan despises the most, General Marcus Durham.
On the return of Major John Andre to New York, Rupert recognizes something is amiss. The British intelligence seems to know Washington's every move. Pressure mounts on him to discover what the British have planned. Amid untold dangers, Rupert turns to his one operative that can uncover the truth.
Set Fire to the Rain, Book Four
“I say set fire to the rain. Ignite the flames with what is true and just. Torch the blaze with our courage and resolve so when we are done, all men will be free!”
~ General Daniel Morgan, Set Fire to the Rain, Bk 4 Winds of Betrayal
Winds of Betrayal
The Darkness of Deception
The Heavens Shall Fall
Set Fire to the Rain
A rousing family saga for the fight for America's independence! Follow Hannah and Jonathan Corbett path to Freedom!
The winds of change brews over the colonies. Tension against the crown is mounting daily. In Williamsburg, the rebellion burns strong in the hearts of two siblings, Jonathan and Hannah Corbett. Spirited and headstrong, Hannah finds herself thrust in the middle of a conspiracy when her father receives a strange package from Philadelphia. Jonathan, a physician for the Continental Army, is torn between duty and family. With war looming on the horizon, the siblings soon discover there is a high price to be paid for the cry for freedom.
It's a dangerous game you set to play, Miss Corbett. One that can have far worse than deadly consequences!
In the midst of the struggle of America's bid for independence, Hannah Corbett makes a fateful decision, descending into a world of deceit. Spurred by revenge, she heads to New York, setting in motion a dangerous game for which there is no return. Searching desperately for the man who betrayed her family, she faces the cold and brutal reality of the life of a spy. Caught in a web of lies, living with betrayal, she is trapped. She has nowhere to turn except to a man it would be treasonous to love, setting duty and desire at war. Her heart is ripped apart when she must choose between the man who risks his career and life to protect her and the only thing that has remained constant in her life...her belief in her cause.
The Darkness of Deception, Book Two
The tides of war have shifted. When all eyes turn south, Doctor Jonathan Corbett finds himself once more thrust into the war’s turmoil. On assignment from General Washington, the dashing doctor discovers his mission has taken him straight into a conflict where the British are not the only ones to be feared.
Rebekah Morse has no time to contemplate the exploding war around her. Caught up as a pawn in a deadly conspiracy, she finds her only hope lies with her old friend, but things have changed since they last saw each other.
Yet destiny has not intervened in their lives without cause. Rebekah’s strength, courage, and breathtaking sensuality set within Jonathan a desire he swore never to feel again. When Rebekah’s life is threatened, Jonathan is determined to save the stubborn woman whether she wants to be saved or not. Now Jonathan and Rebekah must face the perilous threat together—only to discover a passion they never imagined...
THE HEAVENS SHALL FALL, Book Three
The cry for Freedom is at its darkest hour!
After the devastating loss at Saratoga, the British respond with a vengeance, aiming at taking a strategic hold on the South. In New York, the American spy network is in turmoil, leaving Rupert Arnett to pick up the pieces. Never has it been more dangerous, but never has the stakes been higher.
Under siege by the RedCoats, Charles Town collapses, giving the Americans their most humiliating and worse defeat of the war. When Dr. Jonathan Corbett is taken prisoner, Rebekah faces her greatest personal challenge...for the only way to save her husband's life is to betray his trust. She turns to the one man Jonathan despises the most, General Marcus Durham.
On the return of Major John Andre to New York, Rupert recognizes something is amiss. The British intelligence seems to know Washington's every move. Pressure mounts on him to discover what the British have planned. Amid untold dangers, Rupert turns to his one operative that can uncover the truth.
Set Fire to the Rain, Book Four
“I say set fire to the rain. Ignite the flames with what is true and just. Torch the blaze with our courage and resolve so when we are done, all men will be free!”
~ General Daniel Morgan, Set Fire to the Rain, Bk 4 Winds of Betrayal
- GenresHistorical Romance
1025 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 27, 2013
About the author
Jerri Hines
49 books214 followersJerri Hines is an Amazon bestselling author of Winds of Betrayal, Winds of Change, and Southern Legacy series that were inspired by her fascination with history. Her historical romance series, Secret Lives, is riddled with romantic suspense and a touch of paranormal. Boston's Crimes of Passion marks her first contemporary suspense thriller series, including Fragmented and Framed. In addition, she has ventured off into the paranormal suspense with the release of Scream for the Camera. Boston's Crimes of Horror, Book One. She is also working on an epic fantasy series.
Her latest release, The Waking Bell, is the first book she has written with another author. She was honored to have collaborated with Jackie Weger, an amazing author and friend, to have created this historical mystery.
She is a Southern gal who has lived the last thirty years near Boston with her Yankee husband. She believes in love and the power it holds. It is the reason she writes romances.
She supports the Alzheimer's Association, Shriner's Hospital, and The Home For Little Wanderers in Boston.
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Her latest release, The Waking Bell, is the first book she has written with another author. She was honored to have collaborated with Jackie Weger, an amazing author and friend, to have created this historical mystery.
She is a Southern gal who has lived the last thirty years near Boston with her Yankee husband. She believes in love and the power it holds. It is the reason she writes romances.
She supports the Alzheimer's Association, Shriner's Hospital, and The Home For Little Wanderers in Boston.
Sign up for her email notification for the latest releases and promotions: http://ow.ly/Mzcj50wpgV7
You can follow her on Amazon at:
http://ow.ly/e3Tt50wph62
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http://ow.ly/cab050HAHSo
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May 7, 2014
About the Story: Hannah Corbett had always felt that it was unfair that she wasn’t born a man. Her father believed that liberty be for all and had instilled those beliefs in his four children, including his only daughter Hannah. Hannah, growing up with her three brothers, learned to ride and shoot better than they and most of the boys in Williamsburg, Virginia. These qualities along with her passion, wits and survival instincts would soon stand her in good stead in the trying times leading up to America’s independence.
She was soon to wed Gabriel Witherspoon, a very good friend of her brother Jonathan. He was as much involved in the coming rebellion against England as her own family. She loved Gabriel and worried for him, but knew he was safe with her brothers and they would watch each other’s backs.
Brit Marcus Durham was sent to Williamsburg by Hannah’s grandfather with instructions to bring her to New York. Marcus found her at the ball at her parents’ home eavesdropping on an important meeting being held in her father’s study. He found her on the terrace listening intently. He surprised her and himself by sneaking up behind her which ended with kissing her soundly with a fervor which produced pleasurable sensations for Hannah far exceeding kisses from Gabriel. But kissing Marcus was kissing the enemy.
This is a story about families pitted against families each believing in what they did was right and justified. It was also a time of not daring to trust anyone you knew for fear of retribution. It was a time of losing those dearest to you for believing in freedom for all. And for Hannah and Jonathan, it was a time of revenging their family.
Words from Author Jerri Hines herself:
Wings of Betrayal saga is about life during a turbulent time in our nation’s history. Courage comes in many shapes and forms. Some people are born seemingly without fear; others have to draw it from the depth of their soul. Courage is only discovered with fear is faced.
….when I was doing research for Winds of Betrayal…I discovered the Culper Spy Ring. The more I read, the more fascinated I became with the spy ring. Inspiration! Everything one could wish to write a thriller…action, intrigue, danger, love. So the Winds of Betrayal began loosely based on Washington’s elite spy network.
The danger of living the life a spy was enormous. They lived with the constant fear of discovery. If discovered, they faced the hangman’s noose as was seen with the death of Nathan Hale. During occupation of New York by the British, Nathan Hale was caught by the Redcoats and hanged without trial. Afterwards, Washington appointed Tallmadge head of the continental Army’s secret service. With that, Tallmadge established the Culper Spy Ring.
With secrecy being of the utmost importance, Washington never even knew the names of those in the ring. He knew them only by numbers or an alias.
My research led me to speculate about women’s roles during this time. With nothing being more dangerous at that time than spying and the price of being caught for a man was hanging, what about a woman? At the beginning of the war, neither American nor British though women capable of such a deception. But I believe that women were…and would have been quite efficient in their efforts.
The women seemed to have been just as passionate for their cause as the men of that time. Case and point, Margaret Kemble Gage, American born wife of General Thomas Gage, Commander of the British Army at the beginning of the American Revolution in Boston. Did you know that it was highly suspected that Margaret Gage supplied information to Patriot leaders? It was suspected she may have even given the information that led to the famous ride of Paul Revere. Her punishment…General Gage sent her to England.
Although for another woman, I doubt the punishment would have been as lenient, especially after the war began to turn in favor of the Patriot cause. But without question, I write about strong, opinionated women, who have to overcome adversity to achieve their happiness.
Winds of Betrayal saga is a riveting, captivating historical series. I invite you to be swept away back into the past. Enjoy! ~ Jerri Hines, Romance Author
My Thoughts: Jerri Hines’s writing brings us into the very thick of things during this tumultuous time in North America. She has skillfully brought history to life, weaving a remarkably believable story among people whom history acknowledges their roles and sacrifices for a higher cause--creating a nation where its people govern themselves.
I’ve included a link from Wikipedia about the Culper Ring whose mission was to ferry messages of intelligence to General Washington. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culper_Ring Hannah, in the story, becomes part of this spy ring.
Hannah and her brother Jonathan, both fictitious, exemplify human courage and enduring where endurance is nigh impossible. Jonathan, known for his bravery and compassion to heal both his own countrymen and enemy had a vendetta. He sought revenge on the man that betrayed his family.
This story should resonate with history buffs who also love romance, intrigue and suspense. I recommend the reading of this saga. It was entertaining and as well educational.
I’m particularly glad that I purchased the Winds of Betrayal books 1-3 as a boxset. Each book of the saga was not a stand-alone. It was necessary to read all three to appreciate the story. In just a few weeks we shall be able to continue the series with The Heavens Shall Fall, releasing May 20, 2014.
She was soon to wed Gabriel Witherspoon, a very good friend of her brother Jonathan. He was as much involved in the coming rebellion against England as her own family. She loved Gabriel and worried for him, but knew he was safe with her brothers and they would watch each other’s backs.
Brit Marcus Durham was sent to Williamsburg by Hannah’s grandfather with instructions to bring her to New York. Marcus found her at the ball at her parents’ home eavesdropping on an important meeting being held in her father’s study. He found her on the terrace listening intently. He surprised her and himself by sneaking up behind her which ended with kissing her soundly with a fervor which produced pleasurable sensations for Hannah far exceeding kisses from Gabriel. But kissing Marcus was kissing the enemy.
This is a story about families pitted against families each believing in what they did was right and justified. It was also a time of not daring to trust anyone you knew for fear of retribution. It was a time of losing those dearest to you for believing in freedom for all. And for Hannah and Jonathan, it was a time of revenging their family.
Words from Author Jerri Hines herself:
Wings of Betrayal saga is about life during a turbulent time in our nation’s history. Courage comes in many shapes and forms. Some people are born seemingly without fear; others have to draw it from the depth of their soul. Courage is only discovered with fear is faced.
….when I was doing research for Winds of Betrayal…I discovered the Culper Spy Ring. The more I read, the more fascinated I became with the spy ring. Inspiration! Everything one could wish to write a thriller…action, intrigue, danger, love. So the Winds of Betrayal began loosely based on Washington’s elite spy network.
The danger of living the life a spy was enormous. They lived with the constant fear of discovery. If discovered, they faced the hangman’s noose as was seen with the death of Nathan Hale. During occupation of New York by the British, Nathan Hale was caught by the Redcoats and hanged without trial. Afterwards, Washington appointed Tallmadge head of the continental Army’s secret service. With that, Tallmadge established the Culper Spy Ring.
With secrecy being of the utmost importance, Washington never even knew the names of those in the ring. He knew them only by numbers or an alias.
My research led me to speculate about women’s roles during this time. With nothing being more dangerous at that time than spying and the price of being caught for a man was hanging, what about a woman? At the beginning of the war, neither American nor British though women capable of such a deception. But I believe that women were…and would have been quite efficient in their efforts.
The women seemed to have been just as passionate for their cause as the men of that time. Case and point, Margaret Kemble Gage, American born wife of General Thomas Gage, Commander of the British Army at the beginning of the American Revolution in Boston. Did you know that it was highly suspected that Margaret Gage supplied information to Patriot leaders? It was suspected she may have even given the information that led to the famous ride of Paul Revere. Her punishment…General Gage sent her to England.
Although for another woman, I doubt the punishment would have been as lenient, especially after the war began to turn in favor of the Patriot cause. But without question, I write about strong, opinionated women, who have to overcome adversity to achieve their happiness.
Winds of Betrayal saga is a riveting, captivating historical series. I invite you to be swept away back into the past. Enjoy! ~ Jerri Hines, Romance Author
My Thoughts: Jerri Hines’s writing brings us into the very thick of things during this tumultuous time in North America. She has skillfully brought history to life, weaving a remarkably believable story among people whom history acknowledges their roles and sacrifices for a higher cause--creating a nation where its people govern themselves.
I’ve included a link from Wikipedia about the Culper Ring whose mission was to ferry messages of intelligence to General Washington. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culper_Ring Hannah, in the story, becomes part of this spy ring.
Hannah and her brother Jonathan, both fictitious, exemplify human courage and enduring where endurance is nigh impossible. Jonathan, known for his bravery and compassion to heal both his own countrymen and enemy had a vendetta. He sought revenge on the man that betrayed his family.
This story should resonate with history buffs who also love romance, intrigue and suspense. I recommend the reading of this saga. It was entertaining and as well educational.
I’m particularly glad that I purchased the Winds of Betrayal books 1-3 as a boxset. Each book of the saga was not a stand-alone. It was necessary to read all three to appreciate the story. In just a few weeks we shall be able to continue the series with The Heavens Shall Fall, releasing May 20, 2014.
June 5, 2014
This box set of three books was very good! It was very well written and I love the time period! The characters were great but the pain each suffered is terrible. If you are looking for happily ever after you are not going to find it in this box set. I like the first and third book better than the second. I liked Marcus' character until I found out he is married. I hated what happened to William and the kid's father, John. So much tragedy, the title is very fitting. It ended with a bit of a cliff hanger so I am eager for more in book four. I am hoping for the HEA! Great series!
April 12, 2020
This was an amazingly good read!
Ms Hines has tahen the heart of the American Dream and made it into a splendid read. Her writing in interwoven with our early history with a cast of characters that are as real as Mr Washington himself. Patriotism flows through this set of books. Both English and American men and women gave of their best to solve this conflict that ultimately gave birth to the amazing nation we have become. Love and hatred abound, as do secrecy and clashes of will. It has been an interesting story from start to finish. Thank you for this serious look at the birthpangs of our nation through the eyes of those who lived through it, Ms Hines. Your talent for historical fiction is some of the best I have ever read.
Ms Hines has tahen the heart of the American Dream and made it into a splendid read. Her writing in interwoven with our early history with a cast of characters that are as real as Mr Washington himself. Patriotism flows through this set of books. Both English and American men and women gave of their best to solve this conflict that ultimately gave birth to the amazing nation we have become. Love and hatred abound, as do secrecy and clashes of will. It has been an interesting story from start to finish. Thank you for this serious look at the birthpangs of our nation through the eyes of those who lived through it, Ms Hines. Your talent for historical fiction is some of the best I have ever read.
April 23, 2020
A very engrossing historical romance
I greatly enjoyed this series. The characters were well developed and it interwove the romance aspect with the lives of the characters and the Revolution. Definitely worth reading.
I greatly enjoyed this series. The characters were well developed and it interwove the romance aspect with the lives of the characters and the Revolution. Definitely worth reading.
October 24, 2016
Where Is Book Four?
Three engrossing suspenseful romances, but where is the fourth book in the series as shown on the cover?
Enjoyed those I read.
Three engrossing suspenseful romances, but where is the fourth book in the series as shown on the cover?
Enjoyed those I read.
April 30, 2017
The 4 books in this series are set during the time of the American Revolution. Each book flows into the next and offers suspense, family rivalries, jealousy, love, lies and betrayal in glorious abundance. The characters are richly-written and complex and have depth and substance. Some you will love and some you will love to hate. The plots are intricate, move at a good pace and hold your interest effortlessly. The scenery is described in such a way as to draw you in and make you feel as if you are a part of the story. At times, I could almost smell the gunpowder and metallic stench of bloodshed. The heroes are dashing, sometimes dangerous and quite debonair. The heroines are strong, beautiful, smart and charming. All of these aspects combined to create a series of book that I did not want to put down.
I would highly suggest buying this multi-book bundle, as things do end on cliffhangers, and you will want to immediately satisfy your craving to start each new book in the series, as soon as you finish the one before!
My only critique is that I found the editing to be a bit lacking.
*I received a complimentary set of these books in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
I would highly suggest buying this multi-book bundle, as things do end on cliffhangers, and you will want to immediately satisfy your craving to start each new book in the series, as soon as you finish the one before!
My only critique is that I found the editing to be a bit lacking.
*I received a complimentary set of these books in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
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