Attending King University was at the top of my bucket list. Falling in love with my professor wasn’t.Earning a full scholarship to King University was my hard earned ticket out of hell. I’m happy to be away from the small town I grew up in and all the equally small minded people who live there.King was going to be my safe haven. A place where I could leave the old me behind and finally grow into … behind and finally grow into the young man my family had desperately tried to hide away.
Diving head first into new experiences, new friends, and parties, I didn’t expect to run straight into the one thing I wasn’t ready for.
His arms are welcoming, his body is addictive and his lips are heaven. Cole Huxley is everything I could fall in love with, except for one problem… I never wanted to fall for my professor.
Devilry is part of the King University Series, but can be read as a complete standalone.
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Great characters, amazing writing, awesome story. I loved everything about this book. Highly recommended!!!
This is a great M/M romance. The ups and downs of Elijah’s story pulls at your heart and his friends are amazing. This book has everything you want in a book – age gap, sexy scenes, love, heartbreak and problems same sex lovers face in the real world.
Some parts of this book did confuse me because they were the same lines that was in Depravity but other than that this is a well written book with an excellent story.
I absolutely loved this book! Marley Valetine was able to take a trope not everyone likes and write a phenomenal book that I couldn’t put down. Devilry is not your typical student/teacher relationship book, Marley adds her own spin on things and leaves you needing more.
I am not always a fan of m/m books. I think it’s very difficult to write a book in this trope and write in a way that everyone will love, and Marley does this throughout the entire book.
Devilry has a little bit of everything, heartache, chemistry, forbidden relationships, and love.
You really can’t help but fall in love with both Cole and Elijah. Elijah is the the boy you want to protect and make sure he doesn’t get hurt. Cole is hot as hell and a little bossy.
Both Elijah and Cole’s growth in the book is amazing to read, and makes a fantastic book. The secondary characters all add something to the book.
The take away from this book is love is love, doesn’t matter student/teacher, male/female, even male/male. Love is love and everyone deserves to be happy.
Devilry is a great second book for the King University series and I cannot wait to see what they come up with in book 3!
My sweet, sweet Jesus! This book gets all my M/M heart loving stars.
Devilry was something so unexpected to me, it was a story that I wanted so bad, but didn’t realise I needed until I went in. Cole and Elijah’s story is unlike any other M/M I’ve ever read. The chemistry is so natural and organic that it flows straight round your heart, twining itself to the point that it is something you feel deep inside to your core. This love story doesn’t put on fronts, it is what it is…beautiful. At points I completely forgot it was a gay romance. All I saw was the gorgeous relationship building between these two characters that I fell so deeply and irrevocably in love with.
Don’t get me wrong, this book as all rainbow shades of HOT, but even in those intimate and dare I say sexy as hell moments, there was this emotive depth that drew me in to the meaning of the act rather than the actions themselves. Marley Valentine has a way of making her words sink soul deep with no put on airs. Everything about Devilry is perfection. From the writing, to the characters, to the story…emotion…EVERYTHING is on point.
This is by far my favourite read from Marley and I cannot wait for Debauchery—the next book in the King University series. With characters that not only peak my interest, but make me want to be a part of their stories, this series is one I really do not want to end.
Give me more. More Harper…more Callie…More Aiden….MORE!
Devlry is out of my comfort zone as I don’t read many M/M books but this one has really hit a high note for me.
Marley Valentine nailed this one and it gave me all the feels.
A man in control and in charge always gives me the tingles and Cole did that for me. Elijah and Cole were the perfect combination and their chemistry was sizzling off the charts. This book was all kinds of HOT!!!
I fell in love with the characters instantly and I knew right off the bat that Cole and Elijah were going to be on the top reads of this genre for me.
A man who was shy and not ready to open up his wings and fly until he met the professor and he helped him spread his wings and learn to fly. This is what I call true LOVE.
I can’t express to you how much I loved these characters!!
this book was amazing! he wanted to be normal and have the college life. he wanted to forget his past. only he meets his professor and cant seem to stay away from him. read to find out what happens.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVED this one! I have not read much M/M but this one was perfect. Marley has written a story that I am sure someone has gone through in their life before coming out of the closet. Elijah was made to think being gay was wrong by his parents when they discovered it. Cole had grown up in a loving family that accepted him no matter what. These two needed each other for a different reason and it was pretty much love at first site.
I really hope Marley dives into more M/M in the future as the characters and scenes were very well written and the emotions jumped out of the page you were reading. I can’t wait to read the conclusion to this trilogy and find out more from King University.
Marley Valentine earned her 5 stars with her first M/M romance moving well past the horrid cliches, leaving Elijah and Cole firmly in the territory of a sweet first love.
Cole gives off the air of being that guy, the guy who would push a student into a forbidden romance, and then drop him as soon as things get difficult. He has completely redeemed himself in my eyes by the end of the book.
Elijah is the epitome of those of us who left everything we knew behind because of the anger and hatred found at home. I was amazed that he retained his kindness, and sweet nature.
A truly sweet romance including elements of dominance and danger, I was happily surprised by both men’s strength and their ability to remain true to each other no matter the chaos surrounding them.
Marley Valentine is one of my go to authors and she does not disappoint with her first M/M book. Cole and Elijah are the perfect combination of hot and sweet! There are so many layers to their story. Its sexy, raw and real. I instantly connected with these characters and felt their heartache, joy and love through Marley’s words.
Devilry is my first M/M read and I couldn’t have been more excited! The vulnerability, compassion, and raw emotion leaped off the pages and begged me to read faster! In true Marley fashion, she gives you all the feels and loves to pull on the heart strings with real life and relatable circumstances. Cole and Eli’s love story was no exception and nothing short of amazing! Marley touched on two different sides of acceptance and told their story perfectly. Cole proved to be the patient man Elijah needed to show him that love conquers all! I loved this emotional yet hot read and highly recommend this book to anyone especially those who are new to M/M books!
#LoveIsLove
What a fantastic story! Marley Valentine stole my heart and I’m in love with Cole and Elijah!!! Devilry was not only hot, it was an emotional ride. I love student/teacher age gap romance novels, and Devilry delivered. But it wasn’t just a taboo story—it was so much more. The love between these two poured from the pages and filled my heart.
I loved Cole for his heart, maturity, and the way he loved so completely. Elijah was worthy of love—he just needed to find the right person to guide him. I loved him even more!! Together they overcome many obstacles and I was cheering for them throughout the novel.
“…you’ve asked me to show you the stars…I’m going to show you the whole constellation.”
Don’t miss it. I guarantee you’ll fall in love with Cole and Elijah too!!
“Today. Tomorrow. Always.”
A sweet and sexy MM romance with so many poignant and heartfelt moments. It was HOT, yet so much more. It was heartache and healing. It was love and acceptance. It was a forbidden romance that will leave you with a smile on your face.
Elijah just wanted his own life where he was accepted and he could love whomever he wanted. Cole was just starting a new job at a prestigious University as a professor, but never thought he would want a forever with anyone.
Cole’s outlook changed the day Elijah ran right into him. It was a foretelling of their future. The way that Elijah would change everything for Cole.
Elijah is just starting college. He is driven and intelligent and all he wants is to make the most of his opportunity at King University. Get his education and start his life away from his parents.
Neither one of them expected it. The intense chemistry. The inability to stay away from one another, consequences be damned. You can’t help who you love.
The story was taboo, but also a coming of age story for Elijah. It was his opportunity to spread his wings and embrace his truth. He wanted to get out from under his parent’s control and experience life as a college student. He wanted to love and be loved without judgment.
The author delivered a well-written story that captured my heart. She writes some of the most unforgettable lines in her story’s. She writes real characters with problems that resonate with all of us. They feel, they hurt, they heal, they fall in love and we get watch it all unfold. Every character she created has their own story to tell and I want them ALL!
Breathtakingly Beautiful! 5 Plus Stars!
What an absolutely amazing story. This one had me captivated from the first chapter. The characters so well written and the storyline is unbelievably well thought out.
I loved the main characters. Elijah and Cole are from different ends of the spectrum when it comes to their upbringings and families. Their interactions and conversations are very heartfelt and heartbreaking at times. And can we just talk about their first kiss – EXPLOSIVE! I have never felt like I was right there experiencing this with them as when I read it. It was unbelievably hot and romantic – it blew up my kindle! The chemistry between these two characters is so intense and amazingly explosive, it’s like they are going to combust on the page!
AMAZING – AMAZING – AMAZING
Don’t miss out on this one. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
M/M done right!
Marley Valentine has floored me with her first M/M release. She’s given me the dominance and masculinity I want from this genre but she’s paired it flawlessly with the vulnerability of a young man finding his place in the world and realising he’s perfect just the way he is. I got the sniffles more than once in this one.
Elijah is the kind of character you fall in love with. The friend or neighbour you want to protect and show that he’s loved. In fact he reminds me of a very close friend who went through similar pains during his coming out – making this story feel very REAL to me.
Cole – well he is EVERYTHING you want in a BBF. He’s delicious, smart and loyal. Add in the fact he’s HAF and just the right amount of bossy and I was in love.
Together Elijah and Cole are what love stories are made of. Their chemistry was off the charts and definitely gave me what hubs calls my squirmy face. She absolutely nailed the heat you want in your M/M stories
And as for first kisses – well she’s done it again. Marley is my First Kiss Queen and the first kiss in this one had me clapping my hands together and squealing like a preteen. It’s that PERFECT
The character growth, rich secondary characters and well paced story flow in this book is a beautiful thing to spend an afternoon with and I cannot recommend it enough.
Definitely a 2019 Favourite for me & with it’s wit, emotions and absolutely delicious sexy times it’s going into my Forever Favourites
I don’t think my mere words, or weak attempts can give this book the justice it deserves. It amazed me, kept me intrigued and had me in love with the characters, before they themselves shared their feelings. I couldn’t get the characters out of my head, this book definitely gives you a roller coaster of feelings throughout. An absolutely superb piece of writing, eliciting strong emotions throughout -joy, heartbreak, love and hope.
Elijah and Coles’s relationship is described so beautifully. The relationship between them was full of chemistry and sizzled from the first moment they saw each other and continued throughout the book. I liked that everything was gradual and they took their time with each other and it slowly progressed into more. Their emotions for each other are very much real. Despite the age difference, despite the power imbalance, despite the background differences, Elijah and Cole are drawn to each other in ways that defy logic and reason. The sparks fly within seconds, and they deny the heat… But like moths to a flame, they can’t stop the passion. So even when they know all the reasons they shouldn’t, they do, and the build up and ensuing sex scenes are some of the most well written MM I’ve read. And my god these scenes sizzled! They were hella hot!
From intense jealous reactions, to heartfelt confessions, to all-consuming intimacy… this book’s got it all. Marley Valentine writes effortless, flowing text that the pages simply fly through one’s fingers without notice. Her characters are well researched, deeply contemplated and created with obviously much passion. A marvelous and extremely well written book…that captures the reader and doesn’t let them go. To me, Devilry is simply…extraordinary.
What a fantastic forbidden romance packed full of emotions and heat. From the opening chapter I felt like I needed so much more knowledge of Eli. And Cole as a professor – can keep me after school anytime. This book had some incredibly well written emotional connection to the characters and I think is one of this author’s best stories to date
Amazing M/M read! These characters will pull you right in to the story! This is a hot book that also gives you all the feels with that “forbidden” twist. If you love M/M books then this is a must read!
I loved Elijah and Cole! This story was so well done and I loved every minute of it!
I’m left in a happy fog after reading Devilry. This is Marley Valentine’s first MM book and she smashed it out of the park! The main characters had so much depth, each with their own unique personality and past, and when they come together…it’s completely lovely! Elijah warms my heart early on with his innocence and drive to do what it takes to get away from his heartbreaking past, even at the expense of a personal life he so deserves. Cole is just so confident, caring and charming and just what Eli needs to realize and embrace his own inner strength. The taboo teacher/student element is exciting and kept me on my toes wondering how it would go down. The chemistry between Eli and Cole was AMAZING and they complement each other so well. I fell for the secondary characters too! Devilry is a wonderful book about love and friendship and acceptance. #MMLove. 5 stars for Devilry!
5 HOT AND SEXY STARS!! Wow….I loved everything about this story. Where do I begin…..Elijah and Cole will touch all your feels from top of your head to the tips of your toes. These characters are perfection. This story is written with so much love and passion you feel it on every page. You will definitely want this on on your TBR list.