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Threads of Betrayal

Reagan Burnsfield has no interest in finding himself a wife. But that's exactly what he must do when a lumber contract falls through and threatens the family business. Marrying the beautiful debutante Amanda Bruester for her dowry will solve his short term need as well as give him the wife of his dreams.

His courtship is hindered until they are arrested after stumbling upon bounty hunters hotly pursuing runaway slaves. In the ensuing scandal, Amanda chooses marriage over betraying her Aunt Gabriella's illegal activities in the Underground Railroad.

Expecting resentment for the forced marriage, Amanda's fears of a loveless union are laid to rest when Reagan's passions seem tempered with apparent affection and tender regard. Yet, despite being properly wed, another suitor, Derrick Banning, is determined to break apart their hasty marriage. He fancies it is he, not "that arrogant lumberman," who should be enjoying Amanda's wealth.

While snowed in at his lumber camp, Amanda discovers papers that imply Reagan's offer of marriage wasn't the sacrifice she thought it to be. Despite his assurances that he acted to protect her, Amanda begins to doubt everything about him.

To complicate matters, mysterious scratches on Reagan's back seem to point to infidelity, further proving he's the untrustworthy knave Derrick claims him to be. When a prostitute's body is found in his office and Reagan is arrested for murder, Amanda flees to her aunt's house until the mystery can be solved.

Reviews...

"You can flat out write!"

Les Edgerton   Author of Hooked, Just Like That, The Bitch and many others.


"Threads of Betrayal takes the reader on a wonderful journey that's entertaining as well as informative. A real page turner!

Bobbi Ray Madry  Author and senior editor for three major New York Publishers.

Threads of Betrayal is a novel reminiscent of "Gone with the Wind."  With a painstakingly researched historical backdrop, various storylines and assortment of memorable characters, the reader hopes for a sequel to this romantic adventure.

Bart Carpenter 
H.S. English Teacher, Los Angeles & Palm Springs, CA
Former News Producer, ABC-TV
Writer/Editor for Educational Programming at Infinity Apps


"A book so intriguing you can't put it down. A page turner to be sure. This author is going places! "

Yvette Merrick, Cromwell, Indiana

Monica Koldyke Miller spins a multifaceted tale in “Threads of Betrayal,” so emotionally volatile that bickering and lust volley as fast as Civil War cannon fire. Historical depiction of period political life, romance of characters, and the lumber industry needed for the Civil War effort is equally distributed. That makes this read-worthy for men and women alike. A really fine first novel.

Alan Daugherty
“The News-Banner,” & author of “THE flood: A Bluffton History Novel.”

5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive-Couldn't put it down, July 10, 2012 By Katstraw - This review is from: Threads of Betrayal (Kindle Edition) I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's not often I come across a book that captivates me the way this one did.I couldn't put it down. Kudos to the author for bringing the characters alive and including history with the romance. Hoping Monica continues to write more novels.

Feb 22, 2013

William Axtell rated it 5 out of 5 Stars

This was a terrific read! Set against a backdrop of the American Civil War, this is a really good novel about love and politics. The characters are very varied and believable and the plot is a treat, very carefully put together and full of twists and turns. It's a good length too, so the characters can really bed in and develop. I can't really say much more without giving the plot away but suffice it to say that if you like historical fiction or romance, this is a book for you as it manages both extremely well, both in terms of delivering a romance and in the attention and understanding of the period the author shows.