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Familiar Betrayal (Elemental Witch Trials Singles Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Lucretia Stanhope (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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Still reeling from the loss of Shane and with their twins due any day, Gwen is willing to ally with any force needed to put her family enemies in the ground, before they can touch her children. The strength of her vampire keepers is no use when Fannie and Lewis remain in the between, waiting to strike, and Dmitry seems resistant to helping as he is distracted with royal affairs that have him rattled.

As the web unravels, Gwen has to face that Lewis is not the only one who betrayed her. The list of creatures she needs to deal with in her quest to avenge Shane and save her children, as well as the monsters in her corner, grows in unexpected ways.

Again, she must draw on strength beyond anything she anticipated, while hoping the means to her vengeance doesn’t put an end to her light.
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    Elemental Witch Trials Singles
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06WP28258
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 6, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 6, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2436 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 231 pages
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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Lucretia Stanhope

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Lucretia Stanhope is a relentlessly optimistic crone who refuses to let her growing collection of rare illnesses steal her sparkle. She prefers to think of herself as medically fascinating as opposed to disabled. Seriously, half of these diseases sound less realistic than her most fanciful novels.

Powered by the support of an amazing husband and family, when she isn’t cuddling with her rescue chi-mixes, Thor and Moxie, she spends her days in creative pursuits that range from drawing and painting to crochet and writing.

This is the landing page for all the pen names that include solo and collaborative novels. Please note genres and content advisories as these novels range from YA friendly, to adult only romances and graphic horror, with a touch of everything in between.

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Nikki
5.0 out of 5 stars A vengeful, satisfying, intriguing continuation of the Elemental Witch Trials series from a master of storytelling!
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2018
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When I say that Ms. Stanhope is one of the BEST PNR/fantasy authors I've ever read this is no exaggeration. Familiar Betrayal is #4 in the Elemental Witch Trials series and is a STELLAR novel that will captivate you from start to finish. I've loved Gwen since the beginning - she's humble, smart, sweet, and powerful but it's her kindness and sacrificial willingness to put others before herself that wins me over again and again.

There's something about this paranormal world that Stanhope has created that sucks you in. It's not simple or easy but it sure is exciting, dark, and brutal at times. I love the expansion of the main storyline that grows with each installment and the word building is STUNNING. Add in the vampires and this isn't your typical vamps and witches story. There's a deep, rich development of characters, plot, and intrigue that pulls you - slow and steady like compulsion - and I find myself wishing such an extraordinary world could exist.

To say I was hooked isn't adequate. I couldn't put it down until the last word.

Highly recommended for the outstanding writing, excellent plot, well-crafted characters, and a vengeful satisfying story that left me wanting more. Can't wait for #5! If you love vampires and witches, paranormal and magical elements, and fascinating fantasy worlds this is a MUST READ.

Lucretia Stanhope is the BEST of this genre. Don't miss out on this series. 5 OUTSTANDING stars!

Characters: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Word Building: 5/5
Story Flow: 5/5

Picky Bitches OVERALL SCORE: 5/5
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reading in the dark
4.0 out of 5 stars Another great sequel
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2018
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This was an interesting story for Gwen. While she stops the threat against her family, it leads her down a path she may not be able to come back from. The author kept me engaged throughout the book, once again. (I never doubted it.) Gwen's character continues to grow in ways that make me like her more and more. My only disappointment is that it looks like her and Sebastian will never be together. I hope I'm wrong.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Familiar Betrayal
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2019
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So much happens in this installment of the series. Gwen sets out to put an end of Fanny, who has murdered her family members for generations. Will Fanny's fate play out the way it should? If it does, what other consequences will it have? More importantly, will Gwen get the peace and happiness for her family if she does succeed? Gwen's fate may be unknown, but her actions can set the fate of other's on a different course. Will she make the right choice and how will she ever even know? Great tension and anticipation of events. The book makes you hope for the best, while still expecting the worse. Can't wait to see how the next installment of the story pans out.
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MapleLeafAussie
4.0 out of 5 stars Another great book in an excellent series.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018
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The fourth book in Stanhope’s Elemental With Trials series, ‘Familiar Betrayal’ takes Gwen and the reader deeper into the darkness, not only of magic and the use of power by various entities, but also of her own desire for vengeance and quest for justice. Her need to resolve issues of the past before giving birth adds an urgency to the unfolding of the story, and means that Gwen is forced to ponder consequences that cannot be predicted, and to make decisions whose outcomes remain to be revealed.

There is much at stake for Gwen, but also for the realms that battle one another for supremacy. The tension in this book comes not only form waiting to see how Her personal circumstances work out, but also from Gwen’s questions about whether or not she can make any real difference, or if she is merely trading off one form of evil against another,

While some of the issues and problems of the past are resolved, Gwen finds herself confronted with new and significant challenges. Even when things seem to be going well, the reader is still aware of the tension that exists both within Gwen and in the worlds in which she lives. Her character continues to evolve with experience and knowledge, making her both admirable and a positive model in the reader’s eyes.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Stanhope has yet again ensured that the story is gripping and interesting as it progresses into each new phase.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love and Revenge
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019
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This is another enjoyable installment in the series. Gwen, pregnant with Shane’s babies, and grief-stricken after the loss Shane, will now continue her quest for revenge. She’ll fight Fannie who’s responsible for the death of her loved ones, and alone despite Sebastian and others’ offer to help. There are intense fighting scenes involving magic and supernatural powers but a lot more emotional monologues within Gwen and moving dialogues between her and her lovers. The love the men feel for their witch queen is more powerful than their magical abilities and they will do everything to protect her. It is very sweet and is really the center of the story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing book in the series!
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2018
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In this fourth book in the series we continue to follow Gwen’s struggle against supernatural forces, but this time the enemy is not only the voodoo priestess who wishes to claim not only hers but one of her twins’ life; another enemy is much more powerful and to get rid of his mark, Gwen will have to make an alliance with another “monster.” Book four was probably the most dynamic of all, and I loved how two major conflicts were resolved in this story. I also enjoyed following Gwen’s growth as a character, and her transformation from an angst-filled, revenge-seeking witch to a much more powerful and balanced realm queen. Also, I loved how two seemingly similar “monsters” were so different when it came not only to their treatment of Gwen but also realm ruling, and this “humanity” of one of them was definitely a positive moment for me as a reader. I won’t give too much away not to take away your enjoyment from reading, but it’s definitely another winner. Now, I’m on to book five!
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Felicia F. Leibenguth
5.0 out of 5 stars Begging for more!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018
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There is no doubt about it, you HAVE to read this series! I didn't get to read book four by hating the series. In fact, I LOVE this series, from book 1 to book 4! I never want this series to end! Its not often that a series hooks me this hard and keeps me begging for more! Well written, well developed, and brings on the emotions! Once again, the author pulls out all the stops, and then some! Fabulous read once again!
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Author Elizabeth Eckert
5.0 out of 5 stars Stanhope is still amazing!!!
Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2019
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My reviews of Stanhopes fantastic books will surely start to say the same things... and rightly so! She is truly an incredible author!!! I have read 6 of her novels so far and I will continue to read them all!! Her world-building, creativity and writing is incredible! As a reader of literally hundreds and hundreds of books, as well as an author, I can say with experience Stanhope is a sensational writing and one surely worth following. What amazes and irritates me is why she has not been nabbed by a huge publisher!! The caliber of her writing is far beyond many other traditional published novels, especially her Peacekeeper series!! Trust me, if you havent read them, you must!!!
I will stop rambling now and say, this book and every other book I have read by Stanhope are fantastic!
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AlwaysReading
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2017
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Another turn in Gwen's troublesome life takes her along a different path. Her heart is heavy, filled with grief and the desire for revenge. Death is on the horizon.

It's difficult to say too much without spoilers, so I can only highly recommend this well-written and enjoyable series, which deals with themes of revenge, love and friendship, and yet all is not as it seems...but will the secrets and double-dealings ever be revealed?

Gwen is a likeable character, if somewhat annoying at times - do stop letting folks walk all over you! And should she so easily love?

This installment also hints at future troubles - Brac, for example - and I do like his sister's intelligence...a force to be reckoned with.

Oops, I hope I haven't said too much.

Yes, a great read...onto part five.
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Trudie Collins
4.0 out of 5 stars Another great book in a must read series
Reviewed in Australia on July 29, 2022
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I read the first four parts of these books a while ago and have just come back to the series. And I am glad I did. One thing I really love about these books is that they keep moving forward and the characters develop instead of change. A lot of series tend to stagnate or go off in a completely different direction, or repeat themselves. This one doesn’t. In this book, the third part concentrates on Gwen’s son and his adventures in another world, yet the author has perfectly balanced what happens with other characters and on other worlds we already know about to make it a smooth progression. I look forward to reading more.

A word of warning. If, like me, you started this series a while ago and are now coming back to it, check carefully which books you have read as they have now been combined and some of the combined books have the same names as the uncombined ones. The descriptions clearly state which parts are included in which book so working out what you have already read is easy and you get to read three book with just buying one, which is great.
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Flower lady
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2018
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I am a helpless and enthralled fan of this series. Book four continues the story of Gwen's fight to have a life of her own after the death of Shane, the father of her soon to be born twins. She is in a dark place, wanting and needing to kill the evil Fanny and contain the traitorous former familiar, Lewis, before the twins are born and subject to Fanny's curse on her family. I love the twists in this book and I must say it took me by surprise in places, something I love! The realms Gwen visits are richly drawn to the point where I felt I was 'there' as I read. I was also fascinated to see all was not well for Dimitry, Gwen's cruel master and sometime protector. I shall go straight on to book five and am so happy there are others after that.
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Fifty Sheds of Books
5.0 out of 5 stars Familiar Betrayal
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2018
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Familiar Betrayal is book four in the engrossing Elemental Witch Trials series. While I would recommend that you read the books in order, each can be read as a stand-alone.

Revenge is a central theme in Familiar Betrayal. Once again, the story revolves around Gwen, a loveable character who displays an engaging vulnerability at times. That said, she also possess a deep inner-strength and that combination of strength and vulnerability make her a real and rounded character.

Added to the engaging characters and gripping plot, the story is well written. Having followed Gwen this far, I am keen to see how she develops in the rest of the series.
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