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Betrayal - Book Tour and Giveaway

3/20/2019

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Betrayal
Corrupt Empire Book 1
by Sarah Bailey
Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance

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It all started one dark night. The last night I saw my family. The night I met him. The only man to haunt my every moment.

Her
I witnessed something I was never meant to see.
He took me.
He broke me.
He made me his.
And now he wants to use me to bring down my family.


Him
I was never meant to have her.
The daughter of the scum who stole my life.
I took her.
I broke her.
I made her mine.
And now she'll do anything I say.
One tattooed anti-hero gets caught up in a whirlwind with an innocent heiress. It'll keep you on your toes with its web of lies and secrets.


If you're a fan of dark romance, dive into Betrayal, the first book in the explosive Corrupt Empire Series.


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​ “Don’t move an inch,” a deep voice I didn’t recognise said.
I looked up at Mum. Her face hardened. She mouthed to me ‘stay down’. My hands stilled.
“Walk around the counter slowly,” the voice said.
It sent a chill down my spine. Void of all emotion. Cold as steel.
Mum complied, sending me another warning look before she disappeared.
What is going on?
“You know why I’m here.”
“We can discuss this calmly like adults. Just put the gun down,” Dad said.
Gun. He has a gun. My heartbeat kicked up a notch. My palms began to sweat. Why did this stranger have a gun? And what did he want with my parents?
“Funny, Mitchell, you lost the right to negotiate the moment you took something that never belonged to you.”
Took what?
Nothing made sense. I needed to see for myself. I carefully placed the pan on the floor and crawled towards the counter, edging along to the end. Peering around, I found both my parents with their hands up. The man holding the gun wore no mask. My breath caught in my throat.
I’d never described a man as beautiful before. There was no other word for him. His light brown hair, short at the sides and longer on top, was neatly styled. Grey eyes glinted under the soft kitchen lights. His dark suit clung to him in all the right places, tailored to absolute perfection. It left no doubt he was all hard muscle underneath. An avenging angel. Except this angel had a gun pointed at my dad’s head.
Self-preservation made me freeze. If I alerted him to my presence, it wouldn’t help anyone. I ignored the voice in my head telling me the real reason I couldn’t move had more to do with how awestruck I was by the gun-wielding stranger.
Thanks brain. Not!
“Look, can’t we put all of that behind us? It’s been over twenty years,” Dad said.
The angel’s expression didn’t change. Cold, almost calculating. It sent chills running down my spine. Terrifying and beautiful at the same time. A deadly combination.
“No.”
There was no other warning. Two shots fired in quick succession. The sound rang in my ears. My parents collapsed one after the other. I put a hand over my mouth, stifling a scream. He’d shot them right between the eyes. There was no question in my mind. They were dead.
Dead.
The word stuck in my head.
Dead.
Dead.
Blood poured out of the back of their heads, pooling on the wooden floor beneath them. Their chests were still, unmoving. Tears pricked at my eyes.
My parents were dead.
Dead.
I looked at the angel again. He stared right at me. The surprise in his eyes faded after a second. I fell back onto my hands as I tried to scramble away.
“No, please,” I whispered.
He didn’t raise the gun to me. His lip twitched. I backed up right into the counter behind me, putting my hands up.
“Please don’t kill me.”
In five long strides, he stood before me. His very presence made my heart hammer erratically in my chest. I could hear it loud and clear in my ears. Up close, I got a real sense of just how tall and well-built he was, muscles rippled under his suit jacket as he moved.
“I’m not going to kill you,” he said, his voice quiet. “But you and I are going to have a little talk.”
I nodded slowly. I’d just seen him murder my parents. The likelihood of him letting me go was slim to none. I doubted he’d counted on having a witness.
He squatted down until we were eye level. Those grey eyes cold and yet so beautiful.
“You shouldn’t have seen this.”
“Why… why did you kill my parents?” I whispered, almost unable to get the words out.
“They weren’t good people, Avery.”
“How do you know my name?”
He cocked his head to the side.
“Everyone knows who you are.”
He wasn’t wrong. I’d been photographed countless times by the press and had my name plastered all over social media. Still, he didn’t seem like the type of person to browse tabloids.
Why did he know who I was?
Why did he do this?
His expression told me he felt no remorse for killing my parents. They’d known who he was.
Why?
I had too many questions. And I didn’t think I was going to get many answers out of this man.
“What are you going to do with me?”
He stared at me for the longest moment without answering. My skin prickled. I was struck again by just how beautiful he was.
Get a grip!
You don’t crush on the guy who just murdered your parents. Normal people don’t go around with guns. He wasn’t a good guy. Nothing about him was soft or welcoming. Nothing at all. My brain was playing tricks on me. I was just in shock. That had to be it.
He reached out, grabbing me by my neck and pulling me up to my feet with him.
“Who are you?” I whispered when he didn’t let go.
“Your worst nightmare.”
A sharp pain erupted from the back of my head and radiated outwards. The last thing I remember before passing out was those steel grey eyes and his expression. Regret.


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Sacrifice
Corrupt Empire Book 2
*Releasing on April 17 th!*
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Revenge
Corrupt Empire Book 3
*Releasing on May 15th!*
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Born and raised in Sussex, UK near the Ashdown Forest where she grew up climbing trees and building Lego towns with her younger brother. Sarah fell in love with novels when she was a teenager reading her aunt's historical regency romances. She has always loved the supernatural and exploring the darker side of romance and fantasy novels.

Sarah currently resides in the Scottish Highlands with her husband. Music is one of her biggest inspirations and she always has something on in the background whilst writing. She is an avid gamer and is often found hogging her husband's Xbox.



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78 Comments
James Robert
3/20/2019 04:28:48 am

Great post and I appreciate getting to find out about another great book. Thanks for all you do and for the hard work you put into this. Greatly appreciated!

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Sarah Bailey
3/20/2019 09:10:08 am

Thank you :) hope you enjoy!

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MargaretAnn Rice
3/20/2019 06:16:50 am

The woman looks sad, curious as to her story - good cover.

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Sarah Bailey
3/20/2019 09:04:47 am

Thank you! Glad it looks interesting :) :)

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June S.
3/20/2019 07:15:02 am

Great cover, like the series of books too.

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Sarah Bailey
3/20/2019 09:05:29 am

Thank you - my cover artist did an amazing job on them :)

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Janet W.
3/20/2019 07:24:30 am

Sounds like a good romance to read! Great cover!

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Sarah Bailey
3/20/2019 09:06:03 am

Thank you so much :)

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Kelly D
3/20/2019 08:55:54 am

I like the cover, especially the city in the background.

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Sarah Bailey
3/20/2019 09:06:44 am

My cover artist will be really pleased to hear how much everyone likes it. Thank you :) :)

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Shirley Ann Speakman
3/20/2019 09:01:40 am

The book covers are very good keep the same theme for all the books. The books sound very intense and a thrilling read. Best wishes with your tour Sarah.

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Sarah Bailey
3/20/2019 09:08:14 am

Thank you so much! My cover artist did an amazing job. They're definitely very intense :)

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Rita Wray
3/20/2019 12:03:26 pm

I liked the excerpt. Sounds like a good book.

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Sarah Bailey
3/20/2019 02:10:22 pm

Thank you - wanted to pick something intriguing :) glad it sounds interesting.

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Elaine G
3/20/2019 12:24:08 pm

Thanks for sharing the excerpt. All the books sound good and the covers I really like on all 3.

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Sarah Bailey
3/20/2019 02:11:20 pm

Glad you liked the excerpt - thank you very much :) I love the work my cover artist did.

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Calvin
3/20/2019 12:35:16 pm

Sounds like a lovely read. Good story.

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Sarah Bailey
3/20/2019 02:11:41 pm

Glad the story sounds interesting - thank you :)

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Victoria
3/20/2019 12:50:55 pm

This sounds awesome, I loved the excerpt!

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Sarah Bailey
3/20/2019 02:12:05 pm

Thank you - so glad you loved it :)

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Wendy Jensen
3/20/2019 01:02:28 pm

Astounding book cover.

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Sarah Bailey
3/20/2019 02:12:40 pm

Thank you so much :) my cover artist is super talented! Glad you like it :)

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Debbie P
3/20/2019 02:32:57 pm

Great excerpt. This sounds like a fantastic read.

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Sarah Bailey
3/21/2019 06:41:54 am

Thank you! Glad you liked the excerpt :)

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heather
3/20/2019 02:50:59 pm

I really like the cover of this one makes me want to read it even more.

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Sarah Bailey
3/21/2019 06:42:17 am

Glad you like it - thank you :)

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wendy hutton
3/20/2019 04:25:59 pm

great cover, the the tattoo on the mans hand

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Sarah Bailey
3/21/2019 06:42:41 am

Got to love a tattooed hero :) thank you

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Dale Wilken
3/20/2019 10:16:36 pm

The excerpt sounds really great.

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Sarah Bailey
3/21/2019 06:42:57 am

Thank you - glad you liked it :)

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Sara Zielinski
3/21/2019 11:54:39 am

I think this book has an amazing cover.

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Sarah Bailey
3/21/2019 02:22:49 pm

Thank you :) my artist will be so pleased to hear that!

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Kelly Nicholson
3/21/2019 02:40:53 pm

What do you think of the books or the covers?

i wouldnt betray her

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Denise Higgins
3/22/2019 03:49:52 pm

Love the cover

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Sarah Bailey
3/23/2019 10:48:57 am

Thank you so much, Denise :)

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aaron reck
3/22/2019 03:56:03 pm

It's just not very nice but I guess sometimes it's a part of the life.

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Marcy Meyer
3/22/2019 07:09:10 pm

Sounds like a good dark romance. I enjoyed reading the excerpt.

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Sarah Bailey
3/23/2019 10:49:27 am

Thank you, Marcy. Glad it sounds interesting & you liked the excerpt :)

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angela heerde
3/23/2019 03:01:17 am

I like book cover.

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Sarah Bailey
3/23/2019 10:49:58 am

Thank you so much Angela, glad you like it :)

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Beyond Comps
3/23/2019 07:28:57 am

Nice watch on the cover!

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lynn clayton
3/23/2019 02:03:49 pm

oh i love the cover looks like a really great read

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Sarah Bailey
3/23/2019 04:40:50 pm

Glad it sounds intriguing & you love the cover - thank you so much :)

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Bea LaRocca
3/24/2019 08:48:18 am

Gorgeous cover and teasers, an intriguing synopsis and excerpt. This sounds like a deliciously angsty read!

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Sarah Bailey
3/24/2019 11:00:15 am

I'm glad it sounds intriguing. Thank you. Definitely an angsty read ;)

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Chelle
3/24/2019 10:07:19 am

Those pics with the quotes that are not the cover are really good! (love the cover too)

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Sarah Bailey
3/24/2019 11:00:51 am

Thank you so much - glad I picked intriguing quotes :) :)

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Mood Reader
3/25/2019 04:49:01 pm

Oh my! That cover! And it sounds so good!! :D

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Sarah Bailey
3/25/2019 05:52:47 pm

Thank you so much :) glad you like the sound of it!

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Amy F
3/26/2019 04:41:41 pm

The cover design is striking and the book sounds great!

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Sarah Bailey
3/27/2019 07:18:49 am

Thank you, Amy! I'm so glad you like it :)

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Terri Quick
3/27/2019 10:22:11 pm

Thanks for this giveaway

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lynn clayton
3/30/2019 10:03:41 pm

love the cover looks like a great read

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Sarah Bailey
4/1/2019 06:55:23 am

Thank you Lynn, glad you like the cover :)

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Lavender P.
3/31/2019 04:36:57 am

The cover designer did a good job at conveying Avery dejected and helplessly tethered to the man who would soon consume and break her.

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Sarah Bailey
4/1/2019 06:55:47 am

Thank you so much. Yes - she did an amazing job!

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Amy Deeter
3/31/2019 03:01:09 pm

Book looks so interesting and the cover is amazing

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Sarah Bailey
4/1/2019 06:56:08 am

Thank you so much Amy. Glad it looks interesting :) :)

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Mary Cloud
4/1/2019 08:45:23 pm

No questions - the cover is nice

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Sarah Bailey
4/6/2019 04:02:15 pm

Thank you - glad you like the cover :)

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Paula
4/3/2019 06:44:51 pm

The cover art seems appropriate for the book. Good job.

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Sarah Bailey
4/6/2019 04:02:29 pm

Thank you so much. Glad you think so :)

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Daniella Bonagura
4/7/2019 02:57:11 am

Seems interesting.

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Lisa F.
4/7/2019 04:28:26 pm

I got a chuckle when I read the author hogs her husband's Xbox. LOL! You go girl!

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Sarah Bailey
4/8/2019 03:32:46 pm

Haha, what can I say? I do love gaming ;)

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Jessie Redding
4/9/2019 04:33:36 am

I think the cover is HOT and I wish the poor dude had a head ;) . But really, I like it .:)

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Sarah Bailey
4/9/2019 05:19:55 am

Hahaha - thank you very much. I'm glad you like it :) :)

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Lisa Ellison
4/10/2019 04:20:34 pm

I like the cover, it makes me want to read the book

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Sarah Bailey
4/11/2019 11:12:22 am

Thank you. Glad you like the cover :) :)

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Heather
4/12/2019 06:13:31 pm

I like the cover and the story sounds interesting.

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Sarah Bailey
4/17/2019 07:46:01 am

Thank you so much Heather, glad it sounds of interest :)

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Daniel M
4/18/2019 06:59:18 pm

like the cover

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Sarah Bailey
4/19/2019 10:07:47 am

Thank you, Daniel. Glad you like it!

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Jason Cullum
4/19/2019 12:01:11 am

The book cover is very intriguing. It definitely captures my attention. It's quite exciting.

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Sarah Bailey
4/19/2019 10:08:18 am

Aww thank you, Jason. Glad it appeals - I love the covers & I'm so grateful to my artist for doing such an amazing job!

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Jerry Marquardt
4/20/2019 11:36:58 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Betrayal, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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Sarah Bailey
4/21/2019 02:55:52 am

Thank you so much :)

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Jerry Marquardt
4/27/2019 08:10:22 pm

Betrayal should be a great read to make my month of May a special one. Thanks again to be the author of a great piece of work.




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