Harriet thought she knew the worst kind of betrayal—until she discovered her secret lover had stolen $2.3 million from their law firm. Harriet Marquez is a driven New York attorney who has everything under control: a corner office at a prestigious firm, a flawless trial record, and a promising future as partner. When her mentor and secret lover James Carter is exposed as an embezzler, Harriet's carefully constructed world crashes down around her. Now she's fighting for her professional survival, working around the clock to save both her career and her firm while everyone whispers about how much she really knew. The clients are fleeing, the partners are watching her every move, and the deeper she digs into James's crimes, the more she realizes this conspiracy goes far beyond what anyone imagined.

In the midst of the chaos, an unexpected friendship with Lila, her quirky neighbor, becomes a lifeline—offering Harriet glimpses of who she could be beyond the corporate battlefield. But as new people enter her life and sparks fly in the most unexpected places, Harriet discovers that James's betrayal was only the beginning. Because someone else has been watching, waiting, and the web of deception is about to tighten around her once again.

Torn between protecting her wounded heart and uncovering the truth, Harriet must navigate a world where attraction and danger intertwine, where every connection could be genuine love or calculated manipulation. With Lila's friendship as her anchor, she'll have to decide whether she's brave enough to love again when the stakes keep rising and her heart is on the line. Perfect for readers who love the corporate intrigue of The Firm with the romantic tension of The Hating Game. Shades of Betrayal is an intimate exploration of second chances, trust, and finding love when your heart has been shattered.