From New York Times bestselling author Meghan March comes the stunning conclusion to the Forge Trilogy. In this final volume, ruthless billionaire Jericho Forge faces his toughest challenge. To emerge victorious, he’ll have to give up the one thing he’s never offered a woman – his heart.It started as a game. She was nothing but my pawn.But I was quick to see the error in my ways, and now she is … and now she is everything I never knew I needed.
The value of a woman like India Baptiste is beyond measure.
But the problem with being a man like me? I’ve already screwed this up, and there’s no guarantee India will take me on for one last bet.
I’ll do whatever I have to do. Drop to my knees and offer her the only thing I have left. The one thing that’s only ever been hers – the heart of the devil.
The Forge Trilogy is now complete! Heart of the Devil is the third book of the Forge Trilogy and should be read after Deal with the Devil (book 1) and Luck of the Devil (book 2).
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Wow. What an explosive conclusion to the Forge Trilogy. Heart of the Devil was a nonstop, thrilling rollercoaster of events that culminated into a truly unpredictable story. Meghan March delivers a powerful and seductive romance which is deserving of far more than five stars and I couldn’t have possibly loved this trilogy more.
“Happily-ever-afters don’t start with losing a bet, kidnappings, and negotiations.”
Heart of the Devil is the epic conclusion to the Forge Trilogy. This also happens to be my new personal favorite series from New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Meghan March. Heart of the Devil picks up exactly where readers were left hanging at the end of Luck of the Devil, and this installment of the trilogy is just as much a rollercoaster of events as the previous books. Please note that this is a trilogy (as previously mentioned) and you must read these books in order to follow the storyline. Correct reading order is:
Deal with the Devil
Luck of the Devil
Heart of the Devil
I have truly loved each and every book in this trilogy, and yet I can not help but state that this is one example of saving the best for last! Indie and Jericho’s romance is unquestionably original and entertaining. MM is an exceedingly talented author. The stories she pens are sexy, entertaining and simply outstanding romances for readers to consume at their leisure. I, for one, struggle to put down her books once I have started reading them and Heart of the Devil was no different. It captured my attention from the first line, and after a long night, I finished in just one sitting. I felt that it was set to a fast, yet perfect pace the drove me to keep reading from cover to cover. There is nothing like that feeling of contentment one achieves after a truly satisfying romance and that’s just what I felt after I finished the Forge Trilogy.
“Jericho Forge doesn’t have a single clue what it’s like to be the center of someone’s world. He’s about to find out.”
Heart of the Devil concludes the romance between India Baptiste and Jericho Forge. It’s a dual POV romance with outstanding character depth and progression over the course of the trilogy. I loved Indie’s character on every level, but I have a soft spot for assholes in my romances… meaning Jericho is definitely my favorite character. I also think he had the most character progression and has taken the place of my favorite MM Hero. Jericho is that hero… you know the one that’s deeper than expected, a proverbial fortress of strength who never displays a feeling? Yes, that’s the one. But once he meets Indie, well, let’s just say all bets are off—He falls hard for one woman, one he never saw coming, one who was supposed to just be a means to revenge—and the fall is supremely satisfying to watch. Indie sets his world on fire and by the epilogue of this one, I was ready to proclaim my undying love for Jericho… And if I am being honest, the ‘Cracken’ may have some small part in that . I guarantee if you’ve read MM before, you know all about how hot her romances can be. Heart of the Devil—hell, the entire trilogy for that matter—is no exception. Have your spouses on standby or those batteries charged because you will be a mess in need of a cold shower whenever you pick up something by MM. Also, it’s important that you’re planning ahead when you read a book by this particular author because I guarantee that you will be binge reading everything in her catalogue after just one book—that’s what I did!!! Reading is pure joy for me. I have read a book a day since I was about 7, so that’s a long time… Now that I am a blogger, I have been so lucky to discover many talented authors that I hadn’t read in the past. More than two years ago, it’s how I discovered MM and she’s remained one of my favorite authors since I read that very first book. She consistently writes 4- and 5-star romances that remind me all over again just why I fell in love with reading so many years ago. Having the opportunity to jump on reading books like Heart of the Devil for my blog is always such an honor and I can’t wait to see what Meghan March delivers next to readers.
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Forge doesn’t need me. He doesn’t need anyone. The glimpse of the man I saw behind the granite wall was a mirage. He doesn’t exist.
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She’s a siren, and I’m the sailor she’s trying to lure in. I’ve never wrecked a ship, but she could tempt me to do anything.
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She’s the one thing money can’t buy, and she’s my fucking world.
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It wasn’t the island that was home. It’s the man.
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The pity in their eyes stokes the inferno of rage that I’m hoping will meld my broken heart back into something recognizable. The fires of the forge.
I love this entire series! A bit dark, but not too much. Lots of great twists, which I love in a story!
Oh my world what a conclusion!!!! Omg these two!! I didn’t expect more twists and turns in this conclusion between Jericho and Indy. The things these two had to go thru was unbelievable. The love these two have for each other is wow but the road that finally led them to their HEA was a nightmare saying the least. Loyalty, trust, honor and respect were tested this entire conclusion. This book was so well written that towards the ending is when everything is finally wrapped up and you realize how far off you were about things and people. Revelations made were so surprising that I couldn’t believe what I was reading. They definitely had me gasping in surprise.
And the epilogue?! One of the most beautiful ones I’ve read in a long time. These two fought a long battle and deserved all the happiness.
This review is for the audiobook version.
This story starts right from where Luck Of The Devil left off. Going into this story is bittersweet since I know it’s the end of this latest trilogy from an author who knows just how to grab her reader’s attention. This time Forge starts us off with thoughts from his past. We also get to hear Jericho’s pain. India Baptiste is nervous and you’ll feel that coming through your headphones. That’s something I don’t think you can feel when reading a book. And if you’ve listened to the first two books, you have to get this last in order to really get the full affect of who Jericho Forge and India Baptiste are.
Our narrators, Joe Arden and Erin Mallon, give the reader one more listen to the suspense that surrounds our characters. We get to hear the terror of what may have happened. We get to hear the emotion of someone who’s not sure of what they’ve seen. We get to hear as realization finally comes to light. We rely on our narrators to bring Ms. March’s words to life and one more time they did that in spades. They were also good at confirming my surprise because I never saw it coming. The ending was perfect for our main characters but I was left wondering if we’re going to see de Vere any time soon.
This is going to be a set that I can picture myself listening to more than once. But instead of waiting for the next one to come out, I have them all in one place so now I can just go from one to the next. At least until the next book(s) come out. Then that leaves me wondering who will the narrator(s) be. Thank goodness I have plenty of our author’s other material already in my listening library.
I voluntarily reviewed an Audiobook copy of this book.
Absolutely perfect conclusion to the trilogy. This book was action-packed in the beginning to the end and oh my the twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought I had Jericho Forge figured out he flipping turned the tables and the blow that he dealt Indy I wanted to smack him in the head. The ending was epic and I’m not going to say anymore. You must, must read this book!! I highly recommend this series!
Heart of the Devil is an EPIC conclusion to the beloved Forge Trilogy! Meghan March has created this phenomenal story with exceptional characters in a world where family means everything.
“It was a business deal. I wasn’t supposed to fall in love with him”
Jericho Forge is one of the hottest written alpha males EVER! Holy hell, THIS man! He is everything we romance fans have come to love and dream about. He will rock your world!
“She is a siren, and I’m the sailor she’s trying to lure in.”
I loved Indy! She was beautiful inside and out, smart, strong, and determined to fight for what she cared about.
I may not be good enough for her or deserve her, but I will spend a lifetime learning to be the man she needs me to be.”
The Forge Trilogy is my most favorite Meghan March series yet and that’s saying a lot considering all her other stories are just as fabulous! Heart of the Devil was so, SO good. I did not want to put it down. It is quite the page turner! It was intense, sexy, emotional, suspenseful, and super steamy. March’s complex storyline and rich characters will grab a hold of you and take you for one hell of an entertaining ride. It is definitely a MUST read!
Review by Lys
Omg!! This one deserves more than five stars!! Brilliantly written!! Action packed and full of angst! My goodness what a wild ride! Incredible ending to an exciting trilogy!!
This was the conclusion I was waiting for! It was action packed and full of emotion. I loved watching Jericho and Indy fight for everything. Indy proved what a bad ass she is in this one with realizing that Jericho was worth fighting for and he was everything. I loved watching her take matters into her own hands.
There were twists and turns and an amazing story. Great read!
Heart of the Devil is an action-filled, twisty, and suspenseful conclusion to Indy and Forge’s story. The story was fast-paced and addictive; I was holding my breath and on the edge of my seat most of the time. There were so many dangers, near death experiences and ulterior motives and I just didn’t know what to expect and who to trust. Even though, Indy and Forge were totally and irrevocably in love with each other, their romantic relationship was challenged by all the meddling, self-doubt, and guilt. My heart was broken to see all the unnecessary heartache that they endured. Once they learned to be honest and open about their feelings for each other, they were unbeatable. The loose ends and mysteries were tie up nicely and the epilogue put a perfect end to this mysterious, captivated and adventurous trilogy.
I received an advance reviewer copy of the book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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What a rush this series has been. I’ve been to Ibiza, Isla and Prague. I’ve spent time on an island, on boats (and ships ), in fancy hotels, as well as casinos. I’ve watched from afar as India took down many in hand after hand of poker. I met the Bratva, other equally as connected Russians, and countless other poker players from across the world. I’ve been in gun fights and running for my life. I’ve seen kidnappings and hostage situations. I even attended a couple weddings, one of manipulation and one of pure love.
One most memorable events were the re-uniting of a father and his lost daughter. The coup de gras was watching ice cold Jericho Forge fall so deep and fast for India Baptiste. And it all started with a kidnapping and a poker.
Action packed from page one of Deal With The Devil, I would follow Jericho Forge and India Baptiste anywhere. Follow I did! Right through Luck of The Devil and to Heart of The Devil. This series has been undeniably the most exciting I’ve read in a long while. The surprises just kept coming and I’m addicted. This series is literally the adrenaline junkie adventure in books!
5 She’s Got “The Kraken” for a Lifetime Stars!!!
If you have no idea what I’m talking about, you definitely MUST READ this trilogy by Ms. March. It’s by far my favorite of all her books/series. She has truly mastered the cliffie and leaving us wanting for more at the end of each book. And Holy Mackerel the cliffie at the end of Luck of the Devil literally had my mouth hanging open!!!
With Heart of the Devil I was on the edge of my seat for the entire book. So much action and that Jericho Forge is a man you don’t want to cross….especially when it comes to India. He will not stand for anyone hurting her or those she loves and he’s ALL ALPHA…there were a couple of scenes that had my heart in triple overdrive. If possible I fell MORE IN LOVE with this man!!!
The love these two have, while was unexpected for them, is truly a love story for the ages. The way they truly complete each other is absolutely beautiful!! And their chemistry skyrockets off the pages!!! We get so many secrets revealed with this book along with some twisty curves that took even me by surprise because I thought, “how, what, why???”
With everything that I love about this trilogy and this book I will say that the last few pages truly brought a tear to my eye. Once you go into Jericho’s world, if you’re like me, you won’t want to leave and you’ll long for more of this amazing couple!!!!
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Wow! What an amazing ending to Indy and Jericho’s story! The twists and turns were amazing! I was so excited about this and I was not disappointed! FIVER STARS will never be enough for this one!!!
The wait is finally over!!! The previous book concluded with a wicked cliffhanger that left me biting my nails for a while, and this book throws us right after that last poker game. This series has been amazing. Sexy, suspenseful, romantic and heart stopping. A wild ride.
And this book wasn’t different.
Heart of the Devil was bittersweet for me. I was waiting for the conclusion of India and Jericho’s love story, but at the same time I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to them.
Meghan March is a wonderful storyteller. She has an ability to drag you to the darkest places just to share the most amazing stories. Her heroes are awesome (dude, I still planning a trip to NOLA with the hope to find someone like Rhett Hennessy there, lol)
Back to this novel…
I enjoyed every minute I spend reading it. Betrayal, revenge and surprising twists and turns… Heart of the Devil has it all! But above all, it also has the perfect ending for Forge and Indy unconventional story.
I’ve been obsessed with India and Jericho’s unconventional relationship since Deal with the Devil. From rushing emotions, thrilling intrigue and captivating romance, Meghan March wrapped up this outstanding trilogy beautifully and wonderfully. Of course it isn’t without heart-stopping, fist-clenching and jaw-dropping turns, or heartache that will shatter your resolve and heartwarming feelings that will leave butterflies in your stomach.
“Jericho Forge doesn’t have a single clue what it’s like to be the center of someone’s world. He’s about to find out.”
Jericho continues to be an irresistible character, making readers fall deeper and harder in love with this complex anti-hero. We’ve seen this character ruthless, dangerous and merciless; received glimpses when he is uncharacteristically sweet, but now witness the unexpected vulnerability that he only exposes to India. It is so satisfying seeing this seeming detached, larger than life anti-hero lay out his feelings for the woman he is obsessed with. Nothing can beat the Kraken!
Thrown into an apparent impossible situation, India doesn’t crumble under pressure. With an unwavering fierceness, undeniable profound loyalty and immeasurable affection, this admirable heroine is prepared to sacrifice everything to rescue her husband. And she does this with tireless strength and unhesitant resilience, the perfect attributes for the bold and charismatic woman whose strong-willed attitude matches Jericho’s.
“She’s a siren, and I’m the sailor she’s trying to lure in. I’ve never wrecked a ship, but she could tempt me to do anything.”
Unexpected surprises and unforeseen enemies made this a fast-paced, but exciting and riveting ending. I was desperate for Jericho and India to have more time together, but the limited moments they shared only made those scenes more precious and memorable. Full of teeth-gritting suspense, Heart of the Devil is sure to keep your interest piqued, heart aching and emotions soaring. I know with so much certainty I won’t be quitting Meghan March’s stories anytime soon!
As soon as Heart of the Devil hit my kindle, I sat and read it front to back. I didn’t move until I was finished because I was so caught up in Forge and Indy’s story. There are so many twists and turns, I was on the edge of my seat anticipating how their story would end. This trilogy is a prime example of why I read. I am so blown away with the writing, the storyline, and the characters. I can’t say enough good things about this books. It’s a definite, hands-down must read!
I love Meghan March’s heart pounding books. The Forge Trilogy is a five star read to add to her collection. I am not a fan of cliffhangers but I can never wait to start a new series by this author. This final release in Indy and Jericho’s story comes with lots of surprises (didn’t see that coming), intrigue, love, and sacrifice. It also brings new relationships and changes to old ones. The characters are strong with lots of depth and the conclusion of the story is amazing. These books just keep getting better and better.
Finally! The conclusion we’ve been waiting for- especially after the huge cliff we were left with at the end of book 2.
I have to say that this was an excellent and thrilling end to this saga. I was happy that I wasnt able to guess all the twists and turns and that I was actually very wrong on where I imagined the story might go.
This is a great read and the whole 3 book series will definitely not let you down for an exciting ride. Recommend!
WOW!!! What an amazing ending to a mind blowing, thrilling, twisty, jaw dropping trilogy! Jericho Forge is the epitome of THE Alpha male!! LOVED this trilogy so much!!! I highly recommend it!! Five out of this world stars!!!
If you are like me and didn’t wait into the trilogy was all out you where so happy on release day. Just like every other book where I think its going and nope it goes some where else but in the best way possible.
Omg I loved this book and series!!!! Meghan March is one heck of an author, truly gifted.
We’ve made a deal, run into some luck and now, finally, we got his heart! Hold onto your hearts though, there’s so much I never saw coming!?!
Forge and Indy, I love them so much!
Every book I’ve read by this author holds so much of all a books best qualities. Angst, heat, an emotional roller coaster!
What a way to finish up a fantastic trilogy! Highly recommend