Books like Backfire by Sally Wentworth

Abby Stevens, a struggling actress, sees a chance to revive her career by aiding Charles Bradbury in seeking vengeance against Lance Lazenby, who has devastated Charles’s daughter. As Abby and Charles work together, she discovers the true depth of Lazenby’s cruelty—his actions destroyed Sarah Bradbury’s life—and becomes determined to see him brought to justice. However, the mission turns personal when Abby realizes she has fallen for the very man she intends to expose. Lazenby’s unscrupulous nature means he will stop at nothing to ruin anyone who stands in his way, including Abby. Now she must navigate the perilous mix of love, loyalty, and vengeance, risking everything to protect herself and achieve retribution. The story explores themes of revenge, justice, love’s unpredictability, and the cost of moral compromise in the face of personal ambition.

First publish date: 1983