A NEW standalone mafia romance from bestselling author Catherine Wiltcher★★★★★ “An emotional, suspenseful, and incredibly sexy story with unforgettable characters and a breathtaking plot…” – Just Let Me ReadRICKI rose from nothing to own this city.A smooth-talking bastard with an empire of sin.I have the connections to crush my enemies.I have the looks to take what I want.I was so used to … have the looks to take what I want.
I was so used to winning that I never saw her sleight of hand.
Now I’m dancing with the devil, and she’s holding all the aces.
NINA
I jumped from my father’s penthouse to drown in this city.
Just another damaged princess hiding in plain sight.
They offered me freedom in exchange for his downfall.
Get close.
Uncover his secrets.
Destroy his empire from the inside out.
It seemed so easy…and when you’re as broken as I am, there’s nothing left to lose.
Except for my heart.
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This is one of those books that you hate to put down, but you have to put it down. you want to keep reading all the words and find out what’s going to happen, but you dread knowing what happened. it’s intense, it’s all consuming, there’s deception and heartache, suspense and raw emotion, it will eat you up and swallow you whole.You really do become fully invested in these characters. The relationships between all involved feels very real, and the chemistry…the chemistry between Rick and Nina literally jumps off the page.
This is the story of the man that hides his past with a sexy smirk and the broken little bird that fights her whole life trying to ‘make it count, no matter what they throw at her’. They’ve both built walls to protect themselves, what will happen when the walls between them start to crumble and fall?
Rick MF’ing Sanders.
That is all. *fans self*
Sorry, Dante. I’ll always love you, but I have a new man. It’s not you, it’s me.
Actually, it’s Rick.
Lots and lots of Rick. <3
Be prepared to go on an emotional ridge when you read this story about a tough guy (on the outside) and a strong badass woman. This suspenseful and captivating story and its intriguing twists & turns, fast paced action, and sizzling hot romance kept me totally immersed in the story from the very beginning. A definitely worth more than a 5 stars rating book.
This is an exciting action packed suspense filled emotional rollercoaster ride.The story will break your heart an find the main characters unforgettable..It dives into some of the darkest parts of humanity..The twist an turns to this story will keep you riveted until the very last page..The inner strength of Nina will inspire you..The battles growing up for Rick and for Nina would destroy most people Rick hides his heart behind years of betrayal and abuse.Nina sees through his tough exterior.She’s supposed to seduce him find out the location of the secret island his friend loves on.Then her father will destroy everything.If she doesn’t do what she’s told her f ather will kill her sister an then kill her an their deaths will not be pleasa nt What she didn’t expect is to fall in love with Rick.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes an you can feel their emotions an their pain.I can hardly wait to see what’s next by this multi talented author.
Keeps you intrigue through all twists and turns of this well written book. The characters are full of emotion that you feel as you read it. If you haven’t read other books by this author then you will after you enjoy this one, The story of Rick and Nina is not to be missed.
I really liked “Devils and Dust”. Catherine Wilcher builds pretty interesting characters and I love how they deal with their past and their present. Some have a tough baggage, they’re broken and have serious issues. They have gone through a lot but all of them are strong and find support and sometimes even redemption in the most unexpected partners.
I enjoyed a lot Rick and Nina story and most of all how they interact with Dante, Eve or Joseph. The Santiago trilogy is awesome and this book is the perfect continuation of it.
Thrilling plot and great characters make this reading totally worth it.
I’ve never wanted such a bad man to win the heart of a good woman the way I cheered for Rick to have Nina. The story is intricate and caught me off guard more than once. There are scenes so steamy that they need to be revisited. I should have read the Santiago Trilogy first. I don’t care if I know how some of the trilogy storylines will end. Catherine Wiltcher is such an exciting writer that I need to read all of her books. They will automatically be out on my to be read lists.
Rick Sanders the street-wise King of New York who owns the city. He crushes his enemies without a second thought and he’s used to winning what he wants and taking what isn’t given. At least until he meets his match in Nina Costin. She is a new employee at his club “Barfly” and ends up getting more than a paycheck. Nina isn’t new to the down trodden lifestyle and she isn’t new to the abuses that might go along with the dealings of a guy like Rick, so when she finds him to be a little more than she expected – almost like a gentleman – she feels confused. She doesn’t want to be there but in order to save her sister she’ll endure whatever she needs to endure. But Rick knows that something is off about her, he knows that she doesn’t belong in a place like his club. What happens when the past and present collide with the future? Rick and Nina will soon find out.
This is another one of the wonderful books that I am able to read thanks to the great authors and administration of the Facebook Winter Game Challenges. I knew this book was going to be good just from the description but I have to say that I never expected it to be as good as it was. This is a stand alone book, however, it does involve Dante Santiago from Catherine’s Santiago trilogy. I haven’t read those yet but I have no doubt that I will after reading this one. If I could give more than 5 stars for a book I feel like this one would deserve it. I was so hooked I was actually dreaming about the characters.
First off the writing is tremendous, it lavishes your senses in a way that makes the reader feel like they are actually seeing the scenes not just reading them. Secondly, the characters. Oh my goodness the characters. I am so in love with Rick and Nina that I just can’t stand it. Rick has those sharp and rough edges that just make you want to smooth them out but not too much because you don’t want him to lose too much of his personality. And Nina is a survivor who is a badass when you think about it. She could have just given up as a young child instead she continues to remain strong and never broken, even when she is broken. She is what we as a female population should strive for, no matter how much anyone or anything tries to break us we must remain strong (okay maybe some men too). I felt very connected to this book in a strange way, maybe because in a sense I have always felt like a survivor of life as well.
Now I am going to mention the author’s note in the beginning of the book. It was a wonderful tribute to Catherine’s thoughts of the character Rick and how he kept a hold of her. I have never read a book that mentioned the caution with triggers before and I thought that it was a great thing to do because of the importance in acknowledging the possibility. Catherine leaves all of her emotions in this book, the good, the bad, and the ugly and I respect and appreciate her for it. If you are like me you will also love this book
Wow! I do love mafia romances.
This can be read as a standalone so if you havent read the trilogy dont worry too much.
This is rick and Nina’s story. The character development is written amazingly well and everything just flows nicely.
If you like emotional, suspenseful and an intriguing storyline pick this up. You wont regret it.
This book was fuxking AMAZING!! Devils & Dust is a spin off from the fantastic Santiago Trilogy.
Rick Sanders…..WOW! I’m ashamed to admit I kinda overlooked him during the other books, I think my attention was focused to much on Joseph. But after reading this book I’m a convert and I’m now naming him Slick Rick…he’s shrewd, streetwise, suave and sinfully sexy, I bloody love him.
Rick has always been a smooth talking Casanova with a witty retort for every situation. A string of women at his beck and call but nothing really holds his interest. Then a broken little bird catches his attention and the need to fix her becomes his obsession.
Nina is a survivor she will do whatever it takes for those she loves she may be broken on the inside but she’s incredibly resilient. I really liked Nina a lot.
I absolutely loved this story the dark and dangerous world this Author has created is terrifying but spine chillingly realistic. That’s why I’m drawn to her writing style, It lures you in, keeps your imagination and curiously piqued and your adrenalin pumping throughout. The perfect balance.
Rick and Nina captivated me with their story, I loved the witty humour and sizzling chemistry but their histories are what captured my heart the most.
I can’t wait for what’s next, this Author is now an instant 1Click for me. I’m really excited for Joseph to get his story, the anticipation is killing me. I really hope he’s next.
Devils and Dust is an addictive novel about Rick Sanders, an engaging coke dealer, and Nina, who is forced to infiltrate his world. I highly recommend this book as Catherine Wiltcher has written a well developed, intense, and emotional read with an engaging plot, perfect characters developed from their childhood traumas, lies, betrayal, mafia violence, sizzling attraction, and a wonderful love story.
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Another awesome story! I love the work by this author. Rick and Nina have an engrossing tale. Be prepared for intigue, darkness, steam, suspense, and staying up way past bedtime!!!
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Loved every word of this, good evil, love and hate, how well balanced are they here. Rick has fought his entire life to get where he is now, none of it has been pretty, Nina beautiful the new barmaid in Rick’s club and about to RIP his world apart. Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down, absolutely delicious.
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Wow, what a fantastic story! Rick and Nina are incredible characters that bring the story life and make it pop. I have never read this author and what a first and lasting impression with this book. I plan to go back and read the Santiago Trilogy in order to get to know more of Rick but also experience more of this author’s magic. Rick and Nina have pasts and presents that are dark, twisty and challenging but makes them the interesting characters that they are in this book. The question is, what is their future like? Together in a HEA ending? If you are looking for a book that will truly captivate you and pull you away from the outside for a time, this is the book for you. Enjoy!
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I absolutely loved Devils and Dust. It was an emotional, suspenseful sexy story line with unforgettable characters. The plot was freaking amazing from beginning to end. It was nonstop incredible storytelling. I was given a story that thrilled me and captivated me until the very end. Both Rick and Nina have painful upbringings that changed them into the people that they are now. But something ties them together. I absolutely loved their chemistry, full of passion and emotions. But there is also tension between them that was off the charts and you could constantly see and feel it with these characters. Catherine gave me a book that I absolutely feel in love with and wanted more from. I highly recommend reading this one and cant wait to read the next one.
Wow! This is my first read by this author and just wow! I was sucked in from the start and couldn’t put this book down. Nina and Rick were amazing characters. Their story is emotional, sexy, deliciously steamy, action packed and suspenseful, leaving you on the edge of your seat. Nina had one job, to get in deep and get close to Rick to bring him down. Best laid plans, right? Rick was nothing that Nina was expecting, he was more. He was just like her, broken, and that’s what drew her to him, like a moth to a flame just waiting to get burned. Great read and I can’t wait to read more from this author. I found this book on Booksprout.
This is the first book I have read by the author and I will definitely be reading more. This story begs the question of whether someone with a tumultuous past can be redeemed and if the heroine is the one who can bring him around. Rick was thrown into a world that taught him to grow up too fast and how to be ruthless and cold to survive and thrive. Nina was a young girl when she lost her mother and along with her older sister, Tatiana, was forced to live a life that no child should be subjected to. When Rick and Nina come into contact with each other, there is something that pulls them together but neither is able to put his/her finger on why. The writing style of this book is dark like a tornado, powerful and fierce with subtle undertones. With each passing chapter, the reader is given more glimpses into the lives of these characters and watch the struggle as each one tries to make the best of whatever situation he/she finds him/herself in. The storyline is a whirlwind of suspense, drama and twists that will have any reader captivated from beginning to end. I look forward to reading the next book and hoping for Roman’s story. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
Rick rose from the bottom to become the leader of a drug empire thanks to his connection to Dante Santiago. Nina is on a mission to get close to Rick and help destroy him and gain her freedom. These two were a match and each have their own set of past problems to deal with and overcome. A sexy, steamy mafia romance that kept me interested and reading until the last page.
O…M…G…Devils & Dust is so freaking GOOD and more than a 5 star read!! This mafia romance had absolutely everything that I look for in a mafia romance and more. Rick and Nina’s story is one that is dark, twisted, and raw. Their story is a sad and fierce one, but the depths, the suspense, and the freaking hotness of their story is so unforgettable. I fell hard for these two and I am still blown away by their story. This book is one that I just couldn’t put down and one that I didn’t want to end. I can’t say enough about how much that I loved this book, but I will say that this is a Must Read book.
Catherine Wiltcher is a new to me author and she has absolutely won me over with her writing. It is the kind of writing that I look for and love. Can’t wait to read more of her books!!!
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Reviewed by Jeanette Oglesby
O…M…G…Devils & Dust is so freaking GOOD and more than a 5 star read!! This mafia romance had absolutely everything that I look for in a mafia romance and more. Rick and Nina’s story is one that is dark, twisted, and raw. Their story is a sad and fierce one, but the depths, the suspense, and the freaking hotness of their story is so unforgettable. I fell hard for these two and I am still blown away by their story. This book is one that I just couldn’t put down and one that I didn’t want to end. I can’t say enough about how much that I loved this book, but I will say that this is a Must Read book.
Catherine Wiltcher is a new to me author and she has absolutely won me over with her writing. It is the kind of writing that I look for and love. Can’t wait to read more of her books!!!
Happy Reading Everyone!!!