There’s no greater humiliation for a woman than being abandoned at the altar on her wedding day. Such traumatic experience is bound to turn any woman bitter and eager for revenge.
Betrayal At The Altar novel pushes forward an intriguing story of love and deceit, redemption and forgiveness, not to mention love after betrayal.
Rachel is unlike any other soft female lead character. Behind her sweet appearance and humble person lies a strong woman with a powerful family and background and, once scorned, she will be ruthless with the ones who hurt her.
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- Part 1: Rachel’s Saddening Deception In Betrayal At The Altar
- Part 2: The Anonymous Heiress, The Handsome Traitor And The Gorgeous Savior In Betrayal At The Altar Novel
- Part 3: A Similar Book To Betrayal At The Altar
Part 1: Rachel’s Saddening Deception In Betrayal At The Altar
Rachel Grey has loved Louis Smith for years now. She stood by his side when his company faced bankruptcy. She loved him, supported him and advised him so he could turn his life around and become a powerful business man.
When he was on the verge of being broke, Louis’s girlfriend, the love of his life, Olivia, left him. He was heartbroken and penniless when Rachel changed his world. At the time, he seemed to be grateful and promised her he would marry her when his business would prosper again.
Such words coming from the man she loved encouraged Rachel, who used all her power and influence to restore Louis’s wealth. Now, after three years of hard work and helping him from the shadows, it was finally their wedding day.
Rachel’s eyes were filled with tears as Louis was waiting for her by the altar. He was handsome, yet his face was emotionless. Just as the girl reached her place beside the man she loved, Jane entered the church and urged Louis to come see Olivia, as she suffered a terrible accident and she seemed to be dying.
The woman had returned a month ago, but she already messed with Louis, bringing him back into her arms. Rachel pleaded with Louis to not walk out in the middle of the ceremony but he coldly reminded her that their wedding was a trade.
She would help him with his business and in return, she would get to be Mrs Smith. Now, that Olivia was back, all he could offer Rachel was 200 000 dollars to live a peaceful life in the country. He didn’t even wait for her response, he ran off to see the love of his life.
As soon as he was out of sight, Jane and Louis’s mother didn’t waste any time to humiliate Rachel for wanting to become Louis’s wife. A gold digger like her didn’t deserve such honor.
Rachel couldn’t stay there anymore, surrounded by people who looked at her with disdain, so she left. Wandering the streets, she almost got hit by a car. A handsome man descended from the vehicle, who introduced himself as David Jones.
He understood what she went through just by looking at her wedding dress and disheveled state. He promised to see her again. Rachel gathered courage to go home. She waited for Louis to return and this time, she didn’t greet him with a smile.
She told him they should separate and Louis readily agreed, as their relationship was bothering Olivia. Leaving, the only thing that Rachel took with her was David’s jacket, which he lent her when he almost hit her with the car.
Rachel only thought about Louis for the past three years. For his sake, she left her family behind. She was the heiress of the Johnson family, the richest in the city. She hid her true identity, helping Louis while staying anonymous.
Rachel even endured the disdain and mockery coming from the Smiths, but now she wasn’t going to take anything anymore. She would retaliate.
The first blow received by the Smiths was losing one of the best business contracts they had. Mary, who was also Rachel’s best friend, also coming from a wealthy, prestigious family, had been the main investor, so she withdrew her money, even if she lost millions.
A furious Louis came to seek answers but all he received was Rachel’s confession of wishing him to go bankrupt. He still had no idea whom her family was, so he didn’t take her words to heart.
Meanwhile, the handsome David Jones decided to pursue the beautiful Rachel. He genuinely liked her and wanted to make her his wife, as his grandmother took a liking to her.
Rachel enjoyed the soft side David possessed, but she was afraid to open her heart again. She didn’t completely reject him either. He was patient and loving and willing to wait as long as she needed to finally realize he is the man she needs in her life.
Will Rachel finally be able to let go of Louis and forget vengeance? Is David truly the right man for her?
Part 2: The Anonymous Heiress, The Handsome Traitor And The Gorgeous Savior In Betrayal At The Altar Novel
Betrayal At The Altar romance brings forward a group of complex characters, which are intriguing and fascinating altogether.
Rachel is the anonymous heiress. Although she is so rich and gorgeous and she could have any man she wanted, she chooses to stand by the man she thought she loved. Louis accepted her help and used her knowledge to restore his wealth, but he never truly loved Rachel.
During her three-year relationship with Louis, Rachel chose to become this obedient girl who never retaliates when she’s being wronged. It’s true that love changes people, but she should have felt something was off the minute Olivia came back into Louis’s life.
After all, the man never hid his intentions to seek for his first love, yet Rachel carried on with their wedding preparations. It shouldn’t have been such a surprise he ran off to see her that day.
That moment from the church was a wake-up call for Rachel as she finally understood how little Louis valued her. From that moment onward, she put herself first and rose to be the woman she was always supposed to be. A powerful heiress.
The handsome traitor is none other than Louis. He deliberately used Rachel for three years and never felt sorry for leaving her at the altar. He may claim to be a smart man, yet he is easily fooled by Olivia.
He continuously believes her lies and takes her side even when it’s obvious she’s the real culprit and not the victim. When he finally realizes Rachel’s true worth, it may be too late.
The gorgeous savior is David, of course. Never once did he doubt Rachel’s intelligence or good intentions. He is patient and doting, taking her side even at times he doesn’t really know whether she is right or wrong.
Although he is the obvious better choice for her, Rachel takes her time before diving into a relationship with him.
Part 3: A Similar Book To Betrayal At The Altar
Betrayal At The Altar Rachel And David’s story is intriguing and entertaining. If you liked it, you should also take a look at Left At The Altar Again.
Lexi was the happiest woman alive on her wedding day. She loved Jake Hudson, her boss, for a year now and when he proposed marriage to her three months ago, she was thrilled.
As they were to profess their love for each other in church, Jake stood up and denied the marriage. Then, he turned his back on Lexi and ran off, leaving her heartbroken.
Years later, Lexi tries to get her life back on track and has a new man in her life when Jake comes back, adamant in winning her back. What will Lexi do? Will she take him back?
