Smoke and mirrors. A web of lies. He’s come for the devil’s ultimate prize.J.D. Wilder strides into my hotel bringing the dark musky scent of sin with him. Arrogant and powerful, he’s the president’s eldest son. Even after all these years, I can still taste him on my lips. But when he speaks, there’s not a glimmer of the boy I once loved. He struck a deal with my parents. That’s what he claims. … parents. That’s what he claims. Loaned my mother the money she desperately needs to stay alive.
Now he’s here to collect.
What does he want?
My soul, of course.
The one thing I will never give him.
The duet is complete! Download a copy of Depraved today, and let Eva take you on a decadent journey, where nothing is as it appears. Buckle up.
Praise for Depraved
“Depraved is absolutely the best book I have read this year!! Eva Charles has given us a suspenseful and romantic story that is filled with family secrets, lies and deceptions.” ★★★★★ -Lisa, Amazon Reviewer
“I am so in love with JD, I am craving more of this alpha male! He’s dark and dangerous, oozes power and control, he’s fierce and intense and his dominating ways will have your body temperature rising!” ★★★★★-Danielle, Books Obsessive
“Readers can count on being pulled in and held captive… It’s the best kind of torture.” ★★★★ -Corrie, Lamplight Review and Promotion.
“Ms. Charles is EVIL right down to her toes only giving you glimpses of what she wants you to see right until the end! So much intrigue here and don’t even get me started on the steamy sexy times!” ★★★★★-Lisa Marie, Amazon Reviewer
“Intriguing, well-written, hot as hell…” ★★★★★-Lisa Hines, Amazon Reviewer
“I loved this book!! He is a delicious Alpha male, but I really enjoyed him in his more vulnerable moments.” ★★★★★ -Stacey, Romancing Reading Diva
“What a wild ride. Loved every second of book one! Five Smoldering Stars on this one!” ★★★★★-Julie, Amazon Reviewer
“I read both Depraved and Delivered this weekend—TWICE!” ★★★★★ –Amazon Customer
“The intrigue, the mysteries, the heat, and even the sweet moments are blended in perfect proportion.” ★★★★★-Laurie K., Amazon Reviewer
“The end was jaw dropping…” ★★★★★ -Rebecca A., Amazon Reviewer
“Even days after finishing this book, I’m seriously suffering from a book hangover” ★★★★★-Danielle R., Spellbound Stories
“The push and pull between J.D. and Gabrielle is intoxicating.” ★★★★★-Janine, The World Was Hers For the Reading
“Brilliant story line that captures your attention and does not let go…” ★★★★ -Kathy, Cajun Heat Book Blog
“I trust no one!!” ★★★★★ -Melissa, Book Addicts Review
“The writing is fabulous, and I was utterly captivated from the very beginning.”★★★★★-Rachel, Behind Closed Doors Book Review
“Be prepared because JD is the broodiest, sexiest bastard I have ever met and when he turns on the charm you will melt! I’m still a muddled mess!”★★★★★-Patricia, Words We Love By
“The characters had so much chemistry it’s almost unbearable. I had to read this book a couple of times, I truly loved it that much.” ★★★★★-Vanessa, Sassy Southern Book Blog
“This book snuck in from out of the blue and is definitely going in the best of 2019.” ★★★★★-Kindle Customer
“Sweet baby Jesus this book is something amazing and then some! I loved the main characters… The chemistry they share is amazing and something you don’t see often.” ★★★★★-Tee, Amazon Reviewer
“Eva Charles masterfully threw in twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting. Even now, I’m still thinking about certain scenes, playing them over and over in my head. Wow! ★★★★★-Amy, Amazon Reviewer
“The twists, OMG the twists are insane! I’m still dropping f-bombs long after I finished. ★★★★★-Jennifer, Goodreads
“It’s hard to even get 4 stars from me, 5 stars are for rare finds….and I would be willing to give 10 stars if I could…this book is that good. I couldn’t put it down.” ★★★★★-Jennifer H. , Goodreads
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This book is my first by this author, but will not be my last. I have loved the story, the heat, the character development, the quality of the writing and the build up of the intrigue, mystery and tension. Both Julian and Gabrielle are fabulous characters to read about, and I relished getting to know them better as the book progressed, including the interesting background of the corruption at high levels!!
With the intensity of Julian and Gabrielle’s feelings for each other and the rapid pace if events, the ending of the first of this duet, has left me gasping. I cannot wait for part 2!!
THE REVIEW FOR THE BOOK DEPRAVED BY EVA CHARLES.
GENRE: CONTEMPORARY DARK ROMANCE.
AUTHOR:EVA CHARLES.
TYPE: BOOK #1 OF THE DEVIL’S DUET.
POV: DUAL POV…FIRST PERSON.
MY RATING: 5 STEAMY STARS..
J.D. aka JULIAN and GABRIELLA had been in love when they were young. But due to J.D.’s doing, they broke up. The past left Gabriella with a scarred heart and changed Julian into J.D., a ruthless…furious man who will cross any line to protect the people he loves.
After 15 years, when they confront again….he put forward such a deal that Gabriella is forced to accept due to her situation. But she couldn’t believe the man he turned out to be. He disgusts her…and when he tried to pursue her again…she will not back down without a fight.
But she saw glimpses of the man ….Julian …not J.D.. the man she had been in love with before….it becomes really hard to refuse him.
But he is swimming with his secrets…that have the potential to destroy everything….Will they get pasts all the secrets?
A true ANTIHERO was portrayed in the form of J.D… This story was filled with angst to the top…
The characters were so likable…It’s no secret that I have a crush on anti-heroes and Julian checked all my boxes.
the bantering between Julian and Gab was soo entertaining to read…just cracked me up in some scenes. But the major thing I loved about this book was the glimpses of the suspense going on behind the main story…it just gives you the edge of the seat feeling…and the cliffhanger…oh my god…I was totally not expecting that…it was like yeah yeah… I know this is going to happen and the opposite of that happens…I am in shock…
Both the characters as well as the secondary characters were so enthralling that you just have a need to turn the pages non-stop…
This book checked all my favorite boxes…
…SUSPENSE
…STEAMY MELT YOUR KINDLES SCENES.
…HEARTBREAKING ROMANCE.
…FULL-ON ACTION.
Proceed with CAUTION…CLIFFHANGER AHEAD.
Wow, what a cliffhanger! What can I say! To say I love this story is an understatement! This book is simply amazing. This dark suspenseful and edgy romance BLEW…MY…MIND—a 10 star if I could! This is the first book in The Devil’s Due series, and this romantic suspense is filled with family secrets, lies, and deceptions. This suspenseful romance is scintillating and addictive, but splendidly good! An edge-of-your-seat is thrilling in its own right, but to throw in a love story with passion that is off-the-chart hot will not only keep you engaged, it will intrigue you throughout this compulsive page-turner. Julian (JD) Wilder is the president’s eldest son who is arrogant, dark and dangerous, powerful, swoon worthy, sexy as hell, fierce and intense, and very dominant. Gabrielle Duval’s parents worked for JD’s parents. Gabrielle has known JD all her life, and they were childhood lovers—until they weren’t. Now, fifteen years later, Gabrielle owns a hotel and JD works in his father’s business. JD wants Gabrielle back, and he will do whatever he has to do to get her back—he normally gets what he wants!! JD and Gabrielle were full of surprises—I was flabbergasted with the unexpected revelations that happened, but it is jaw-dropping good! Not all of its surprises are pleasant ones, but there is a certain satisfaction in experiencing a thread that is so obstinately unexpected. Find out what happens next—you will be amazed! There are several twists and turns within the story that makes it interesting. The storyline is fluid, and the characters are extremely well developed. This is the first time I have read Eva Charles’ books, but I assure you, this will not be the last. Eva Charles has constructed a deliciously duplicitous dark romance that will lure you into the wee hours and beyond that you will not be able to put this book down. You won’t regret reading Depraved!!
The characters are good, the back stories are good, plot is moving along nicely, but BAM, cliffhanger. That is so annoying. All books in the series are in KU, but I really don’t like series books anymore. I’ll read the next one, Delivered, but if it’s another cliffhanger I will not read the rest. So annoying.
This is well written suspenseful and intriguing story with realistic characters. I enjoyed every minute of this engaging story.
JD and Gabby’s story is both tragic and twisted. Young love that has a heart wrenching end, and a reunion that will take your breath away. Eva Charles is a great word artist and the second part of the this duet is highly anticipated.
Depraved is the first book in the The Devil’s Duet Series by Eva Charles.
“He’s cool and calculating, like a chess master, or a predator preparing to swoop in for the kill. When he decides you’ve suffered enough, he speaks carefully. It’s mesmerizing to watch, unless you’re the one caught in the crosshairs.”
I won a copy of this book in a Facebook reading group. This is my first read by Eva Charles so I started reading this book with no expectations and with just an open mind.
“I imagine him backing me into a corner, swatting with his oversized paws like a big tomcat, toying with me until his hunger consumes him. Then devouring me in a single bite.”
This was a second chance romance. There was a mysterious vibe in the storyline. This was dark and with a lot of suspense and a lot of things going on that are unspoken. Gabrielle and JD has a lot of history together, but what I enjoyed about this was they weren’t pinning for each other and actually moved on until we see them again together. They were each other’s weaknesses so that was refreshing because most times, it is one or the other.
“I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. Always have. Nothing’s changed.”
There’s a lot of unanswered questions so I definitely can’t wait for the next book in the series. Eva Charles has got me hooked.
“He’s beautiful, but his eyes don’t sparkle anymore, and his features are cold and hard.”
This story is riveting. There scenes that touch on Bdsm lifestyle, but don’t delve see in the topic. JD is dark , broody, in control of everyone and everything at all times. Gabrielle has grown up and done well for herself since high school. Gabrielle & JD are trying to be a couple after many years apart , but someone is out to ruin one of them. I’m anxious to read the conclusion as I each so many questions for why certain things are happening.
The thing about reading can compare to going on a trail we never went before. Wanna know why I’m saying this? It’s because when you grab a new book you now that it will be a surprise but if it’s a book by a new author the surprise will be even bigger.
Eva Charles is a new author to me and the blurb of this book sold me the idea of taking a chance on her writing. A writing that is raw, wild and dark surrounded by so much more than we could predict.
Depraved is her latest release and it’s the first book from The Devil’s Duet.
This book tells the stories of JD and Gabrielle.
JD is a control freak. He likes to own every situation and act accordingly to it. He’s used to do things his way but when Gabrielle enters the picture he can’t be that way with her…
Gabrielle is a strong woman that knows what she wants. Life hadn’t been easy with her and when she saw her heart broken she thought to leave her past in the past but life has other ideas.
It was a great book and I need the next one.
Great plot, engaging, intense and surrounded by darkness.
It was a cat and mouse game. She would push and he would pull. Both are very stubborn and there were parts of the book that I wanted to slap someone. Jeez.
Let me just say that I didn’t like JD in the first place, he’s super cocky and a real arse but Gabrielle balanced it all.
Now I need to read book 2 because there are a few things that I want to know…
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book