Fatal Betrayal - by Barbara Freethy (Paperback)

About the Book

"Haunted by a youthful tragedy, FBI Agent Andi Hart specializes in finding missing children, but her latest case throws her off her game when she discovers her former childhood friend turned bitter enemy has been called in to consult. Eighteen years ago, Cooper Bradford was with Andi the night a toddler disappeared from their neighborhood. He wanted to find the kid as much as Andi did, but her amateur sleuthing turned the focus on his older brother and destroyed his family. Since then, Cooper has made it his life mission to fight for the falsely accused and has become an enemy of law enforcement. With a child's life on the line, Andi and Cooper must put aside the emotional fall-out from their once strong bond and work together. But the tension between them reaches a boiling point when they uncover something far more sinister than they ever imagined and a shocking connection to their past. Suddenly nothing is what they thought it was... Can Andi trust Cooper to have her back, and can he trust her to have his? The answer to that question could mean the difference between life and death."--Publisher.

Book Synopsis

"Barbara Freethy's suspense novels are explosively good!" - New York Times Bestselling Author Toni Anderson

Haunted by a youthful tragedy, FBI Agent Andi Hart specializes in finding missing children, but her latest case throws her off her game when she discovers her former childhood friend turned bitter enemy has been called in to consult.

Eighteen years ago, Cooper Bradford was with Andi the night a toddler disappeared from their neighborhood. He wanted to find the kid as much as Andi did, but her amateur sleuthing turned the focus on his older brother and destroyed his family. Since then, Cooper has made it his life mission to fight for the falsely accused and has become an enemy of law enforcement.

With a child's life on the line, Andi and Cooper must put aside the emotional fall-out from their once strong bond and work together. But the tension between them reaches a boiling point when they uncover something far more sinister than they ever imagined and a shocking connection to their past. Suddenly nothing is what they thought it was...

Can Andi trust Cooper to have her back, and can he trust her to have his? The answer to that question could mean the difference between life and death.

This heart-pumping, romantic and suspenseful novel from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy will keep you guessing until the very end!

Note: Every book in the Off The Grid: FBI Series stands completely on its own and there are no cliffhangers! The books feature complex and exciting storylines ranging from kidnapping to organized crime, terrorism, and espionage. Personal stories often play out against a bigger, broader storyline, and surprising twists will keep you up all night. Start reading today!

What the readers are saying...

"What I love about a Barbara Freethy story is that it feels like you are going on a big roller coaster ride. The ascent is slow because you are getting ready for what's to come, however, once you reach the top, it is fast, twisty turns, unexpected loops and there is a rush to the finish line. Buckle up as this is a good ride." Debbie on FATAL BETRAYAL

"Count on Freethy to scare up a mind bender of a mystery. Fatal Betrayal is a thrilling dance with danger, heartache, and hope. With raw emotion and edge of your seat intrigue, Freethy keeps readers guessing and hearts racing until the bitter end." Isha - BookBub

"This book will have you on the edge of your seat and not wanting to put it down until you've read the very last word. It's filled with suspense, romance, family and a twist you don't see coming." Cindy - Goodreads

"I write this sleep deprived as I stayed up half the night reading this amazing book. I was hooked from the first chapter and couldn't put it down. Barbara is terrific at weaving an engaging, action-packed, suspenseful, and emotional romance mystery." Sandra - Goodreads

"Barbara Freethy is a master at romantic suspense, and this latest book in her Off the Grid: FBI series attests to that! Wow! Fast-paced, page-turner, intense, twists and turns. There's also drama, living with and getting past old hurts and misunderstandings, romance, and lots of emotion. I loved it! I was hooked from the first page!" Kristen - Goodreads