💔 Book Review: Sold by My Husband: A Twisted Love Story of Power, Revenge, and Deception by R.J. Woltemas (Kindle Edition, Tainted Vows Series)
A blistering tale of betrayal, manipulation, and fierce female retribution—R.J. Woltemas delivers a short but emotionally explosive story where love is a lie and revenge is the only truth.
🧠 Overview
Published on July 26, 2025, Sold by My Husband is a 46-page novella in the Tainted Vows series—a collection of scandal-driven, emotionally intense short stories centered around broken marriages and empowered women. This installment follows Rhea Donovan, a woman who believed she married for love. Behind the luxury and social prestige, her husband Grant Marston was quietly orchestrating a deal that would trade her to a powerful investor, Robert Sterling, like a pawn in a corporate transaction.
But Rhea doesn’t crumble. She plays along, gathers evidence, and prepares to burn it all down.
🔥 Key Themes & Highlights
- 🧠 Power and betrayal: The story explores how trust can be weaponized in high-stakes relationships
- 🎭 Revenge arc: Rhea’s transformation from pawn to predator is the emotional core of the story
- 💬 Sharp, dialogue-driven prose: The writing is fast-paced and cinematic, with a focus on tension and revelation
- 👠 Feminine rage and resilience: Rhea’s quiet strength and strategic mind make her a compelling antiheroine
“He said it was just business. She vowed to burn it all down.” — Goodreads summary
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Goodreads rating: 3.75/5 from early reviews
- 📖 Readers praise the story’s bold premise, emotional intensity, and empowered female lead
- 🧾 Some note that while the story is short, it delivers a satisfying punch of scandal and catharsis
- 💬 “This is not a romance—it’s a reckoning. Rhea doesn’t beg, she burns.” — Goodreads reviewer
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format: At under 50 pages, it’s a quick read—best approached as a high-impact emotional vignette
- 📚 Part of a series: Works as a standalone, but fits into the Tainted Vows universe of betrayal and revenge
- 🔞 Dark themes: Includes manipulation, emotional abuse, and power imbalances—intended for mature readers
🏁 Final Verdict
Sold by My Husband is a dark, gripping novella that flips the script on traditional romance. R.J. Woltemas crafts a story where the heroine doesn’t wait to be saved—she saves herself, and takes down everyone who underestimated her. If you’re drawn to stories of scandal, revenge, and women reclaiming their power, this Kindle edition is a fierce and satisfying read.
