The Devil in Her Bed is the final book in the stunning Devil You Know trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Kerrigan Byrne! He lives in secret service to the Crown–a man of duty, deception, and an undeniable attraction to a woman who threatens to tear his whole world apart. They call him the Devil of Dorset. He stands alone, a man of undeniable power. Moving in and out of shadows, back … undeniable power. Moving in and out of shadows, back alleys and ballrooms, he is unstoppable and one of the Crown’s most dangerous weapons. However, when he sets his sights on the undeniably beautiful Countess of Mont Claire, Francesca Cavendish, he doesn’t realize that he has met a match like no other.
TRUE LOVE WEARS NO DISGUISE
Francesca is a countess by day and stalks her prey–those responsible for the death of her family–by night. What she does not expect is to be thrown into the path of the devil himself, the Earl of Devlin. She has secrets of her own and he seems determined to lay them bare. Can her heart survive finding the love of her life and losing him when all is revealed?
“Romantic, lush, and suspenseful.”–New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Enoch
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Francesca Cavendish is on a mission to find out who killed her family and exact her revenge. Everything she has done for the past 20 years has kept her moving forward. Her friends are beginning to worry about her. With no balance in her life, what will she do once this is done? Chandler Declan is on the same mission. He works for the secret service and has many names.. Yet when the questioning is through, they can’t believe either has come through the massacre and now bent on revenge. While they know who the head of the cabal is, they need proof. A bargain is made and Francesca has lost. It seems the Tiger and The Dragon aren’t meant to be. Or are they? It seems Ramsay’s has a word or two to say. Will Chandler listen? Loved the ending to this series!
A great ending to this trilogy. The twists and turns of Chandler’s connection to Francesca and his identity and their work in taking down the Crimson Counsel kept me turning the pages. I’ll miss the Red Rogues.
What an ending to a great series. I loved these characters and the plot of this story. I really didn’t want it to end. Byrne just draws you in and doesn’t let go even at the end. I actually wanted to read more about this couple. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
I loved Francesca and Chandler! They grew up together. She was Pippa before, but she took on her friend’s name after her death to get revenge on those who killed her friend, Francesca, and both her parents. Chandler is supposed to be dead too. He has heard of Francesca and has found her to disprove that she is the actual Francesca. He too is seeking revenge and believes the fake Francesca holds the key to finding those who killed his adoptive family. Get ready for a lot of twists and turns! This last book will tie up all the loose ends! 5 stars
Lady Francesca is out for one thing and one thing only – revenge. After her family was massacred the only thing that kept her going was the end goal – to kill everyone that ever harmed her family. Chandler – also known as the Devil of Dorset has his own secrets and for now he’s after one thing – Lady Francesca. When both of them realize that they are after the same goal – will their attraction to one another cause issues for them?
I loved the relationship between Francesca and Chandler. They had so much simmering sexual tension between them and I enjoyed how raw their attraction was to one another. In a sense The Devil in Her Bed was also a fated mates romance, and I loved how Francesca and Chandler’s past was intertwined with their future. The suspenseful parts of the book also had me hooked and I loved the way everything played out.
It was great to see how every single one of these characters came together for the last book in the series. I only wish there was an epilogue!
Audiobook:
Story: 4
Narration: 5
Overall: 4.5
I am a fan of Derek Perkins and he did a wonderful job narrating The Devil in Her Bed. I could always tell when either Chandler or Francesca was happy, mad, frustrated or sad. He always does a great job conveying the different emotions in the characters in the book. And his accents were always so good!! I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook and I think it definitely amplified how much I enjoyed The Devil in Her Bed.
If you’re looking for a suspenseful, sweet and sexy romance definitely give the Devil You Know series a try!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.
When it comes to reading a historical romance, Kerrigan Byrne is my FAVORITE!! This was a great, keep you on your toes story! I really wasn’t sure where each page would lead and I found myself sucked into this story line!!
When I received an advance copy of The Devil in Her Bed by Kerrigan Byrne I was happy and sad at the same time. Happy – thrilled, actually – because book #3 in The Devil You Know series was finally here, but sad – because book #3 in The Devil You Know series was finally here. Oh, how I wish there were more Red Rogues besides Alexandra, Cecelia, and Francesca; maybe one for each letter of the alphabet, so the series could go on and on. Because it’s that good.
The Devil in Her Bed is Francesca’s story. Her entire family was murdered when she was just a child, and she’s been searching for those responsible ever since. She’s grown into a fine woman with a place in society. But the hole in her heart has never healed. The Earl of Devlin is called the Devil of Dorset. He’s powerful, ruthless, always behind the scenes and in the shadows. It’s not obvious what draws them together, but it’s strong. And romantic. And sexy. And dangerous, by the way.
This story is full of secrets All of the Red Rogues had secrets, and so did Alexandra and Cecilia’s husbands Piers and Ramsay. But the secrets Francesca and the Earl are hiding make the secrets of the others pale in comparison. What could be a more horrible event in Francesca’s life than losing her family? What could such a secret be? And who is this Earl, this Devil? His reputation isn’t positive, but in spite of that he feels comfortable, not really familiar to Frank, but there is something there. It was great fun learning these secrets bit by enticing bit.
I felt pretty smug when I thought I had figured things out. And I had. But not all of it. Not even close. This is a wonderful story full of romance and heat and sorrow and longing – and fierce determination. To say much more would give too much away, and I want you to enjoy the experience for yourself, of learning about the past and the present and what kind of future there might be. It’s a thoroughly captivating journey.
Thanks to St. Martin’s Press for providing an advance copy of The Devil in Her Bed via NetGalley for my reading pleasure and honest review. I loved it, love this series, love this author! Recommend without hesitation.
I loved this spellbinding, dark story of revenge and true love combining witty dialogue and emotionally charged scenes. The suspense was breathtaking with some plot twists that I didn’t see coming. I got swept up in the emotions of the characters. These two very different characters complete each other perfectly and are the best allies in the face of danger. The balance of dark and light between Francesca and Declan is brilliantly woven. They are both wounded heroes and their story broke my heart. Their emotions are bound by their common tragic past that weighs heavily on them. In their own way, they have set out to destroy the Crimson Council, a secretive occult society using the power of its members for evil purposes. Francesca and Declan want for nothing else but truth and justice.
Francesca’s life is consumed by one mission: destroy those responsible for the death of her family and friends. In her search for answers, Francesca is flirting with danger. She has infiltrated the Crimson Council and seduced its leader. She is brazen, independent and resolved, even though she isn’t sure she’ll survive her quest for vengeance. She has got an inner strength that I found admirable. Declan is a man with dubious contacts and uncommon skills. He will do anything in his power to keep Francesca safe. He’s the perfect combination of damaged, enigmatic and compassionate. He has a seriously twisted past.
What follows is the fascinating, exciting story of how Francesca and Declan deal with what happened in their past, how their relationship develops. Their romance is intertwined with a struggle to defeat dangers. There’s a healthy dose of angst throughout the entirety of this story. I was as invested in Francesca’s mission to avenge her family as I was in her romance with Declan. And though the ending of the story felt a bit rushed, the author wrapped up both plotlines in a satisfying way. This book is the third and final book in the Devil You Know trilogy, but it can be read as a standalone.
Loved all the books in this series.
As I finished The Devil in Her Bed it became apparent that this is one of those bittersweet moments when I needed to know what came next for Francesca since even as a secondary character, this series/trilogy has always had her at its base. Yet. I didn’t want to leave the world of the Red Rogues, the friends closer than sisters, and the men that these women now enjoy as life partners as the Devil You Know series concludes with this amazing tale. I hope that we get the chance to run across them again, perhaps as cameos in another series for I feel their combined stories aren’t quite done yet – or I simply don’t want to leave them behind. I will mention that I do not believe a reader new to this series can pick up The Devil in Her Bed on its own without experiencing some confusion. Each story builds on events, revelations from the previous one, and I believe it would be difficult to understand some of the “whys” put forth in this final story. That’s my own opinion, though, sometimes it’s just not possible to go back to the beginning.
Chandler is a man of mystery, known by many names, bound only to the Crown as one of their most valuable and deadly operatives of the secret service. (his identity has been an open secret throughout this series, clues abound about him) Yet this keeper of secrets has met his match in Francesca, the one person holding perhaps as many secrets as he is. Watching them attempt to outwit each other was a roller coaster ride of laughter, steaminess, danger, annoyance, frustration, and eventually love, the kind that can last a lifetime. But they had a long and difficult journey to get to that happy ending as secrets revealed do make a difference, and the vile Crimson Council is taken down.
The Devil in Her Bed had me flipping pages quickly as the tensions and the danger intensified. In Chandler and Francesca, we have two very intelligent, extremely stubborn people at cross purposes with each other so often in their story – of course, those secrets got in the way as well. While I adored them both and felt they were a well-matched couple I’ll admit that there were times when Francesca’s stubbornness could have done more harm than good. And Chandler? Oh, he pulled a stunt that had me itching to smack him upside the head a few times. Men! I would have made him grovel longer, but that’s me.
When the smoke clears, and all secrets have been revealed (we hope) that was the moment when I realized just how much I was going to miss these characters… but I was so glad to experience their unique stories. If you love a really good Historical Romance series full of danger, intrigue, secrets, and finding the love of your life when least expected, then The Devil in Her Bed and the Devil You Know series is a perfect match for you.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher, St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
The Devil in Her Bed by Kerrigan Byrne
Devil You Know #3
Perfect ending to a trilogy in which three young girls form an enduring friendship and alliance that began in finishing school and carries on through adventures, murderous plots, cunning attacks, romances, and more.
What I liked:
* Chapter One: it sets the stage, introduces the burning reason behind Francesca’s need for revenge, and sets the stage for the story that: follows.
* Pippa: a young girl with more heart and love and caring than most. Not wealthy but well loved by parents and friends with the children of the wealthy family her parents worked for.
* Francesca: the main character of this book is not much like the young girl met in the first chapter. I admired her strength, will, tenacity, enduring love, strong true friendship with Cecilia and Alexandra, and so much more.
* Seeing the main characters of the previous two books in the series and catching up with them, a bit.
* Chandler: a man of many names and talents, strong, lethal, focused, intriguing. There was one time I wanted to smack him and give him a piece of my mind but thankfully Ramsay stepped in on my behalf…eventually.
* The writing, plot, pacing
* That I felt drawn in and part of the story.
* The twists and turns and surprises that occurred.
* That good did overcome evil and there eventually was a happy ending for all.
What I didn’t like:
* The Crimson Council: evil, hedonistic, easy to hate. Kept hoping they would be destroyed.
* Having to say goodbye to the characters.
Did I like this book? Definitely!
Would I read more by this author? As soon as a book is available!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Paperbacks for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
All I can say is wow! I love the Red Rogues and “The Devil In Her Bed” is definitely my favorite in the must-read Devil You Know series by gifted author Kerrigan Byrnne. I felt like I was with Francesca throughout this emotional novel that had me on the edge of my seat with the secrets, surprises, revenge, suspense, and so much more. I was turning the pages as fast as I could, unable to put the book down until I read the last word and I loved every minute! Ms. Byrnne blew me away with this fast paced historical novel and anyone who enjoys smartly written, original historical romance should plan to read it. I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review. I enjoyed it so much I purchased a copy to read again later.
Overall I enjoyed this book but also admit to feeling a bit dissatisfied with it. What did really work for me? I loved Francesca!! She was unapologetically fierce and formidable. Another big plus for this series was the wonderful friendship between the heroines. What didn’t work for me? The hero. The Devil of Dorset was such an enigma that I felt zero connection to him. I wanted to bond with and like him but it never happened. Did I feel for him? Yes, but in a remote, removed kind of way. The sheer convolution of secrets and lies going on here made it impossible for me to invest in this pair as a romantic couple. And last but far from least was the way the suspenseful part of this series wrapped up. For me it was just a big let-down. I’m freely posting a candid review.
This story certainly was different, there was so much going on. Francesca was one tough lady! I did find the story to be a bit too dark for my tastes, but it picked up towards the end and got my interest. The ending was the best part. 3-1/2 stars
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This book had my full attention from the painful and heartbreaking chapter one to a wonderful last page! And what a rollercoaster ride in the middle, full of twists and turns and surprises. I loved every minute of reading this book!
The Devil in Her Bed is the third installment in Kerrigan Byrne’s Devil You Know series and is the culminating story of three strong, fiercely loyal women who bonded over hardship and loss while in school. Kerrigan Byrne’s writing is spectacular and well-crafted. Her characters come alive on the pages; her writing has you feeling all of Francesca and Chandler’s pain, joy, fear, heartache, angst, and love. An epilogue would have been perfect for this book. Francesca and Chandler had fantastic plans at the end of the story, and I would love to see where they were a few years later.
This book has everything you could want – a mysterious and sexy hero, an intelligent resourceful heroine who also knows martial arts, awesome chemistry between the H/h, intrigue, murder, revenge, suspense, lies upon lies, an evil secret society that includes high government officials, sexual tension, and steamy scenes. While each book can be read as a standalone story, they are best read in order to get the full effect.
Thank you to Kerrigan Byrne, St. Martin’s Publishing, and Netgalley for an advanced copy. I voluntarily read the book and gladly leave my unbiased opinion.
This was a long time coming — the final chapter in the story of the Countess of Mont Claire, Francesca Cavendish, and her search for who destroyed her family. We have been building to the conclusion of this stunning trilogy about the Red Rogues — three friends who become family — and it Kerrigan pulls off a tour de force. This is just a wonderful, wonderful book with an ending readers will love. Along the way, she first battles and then falls in love with the “Devil of Dorset,” and earl by the name of Chandler Alquist who won’t stop until he lays her secrets bare. Rather than continue to fight each other, the two have to turn to battling the Crimson Council — the evil group behind so much destruction. The final conclusion could not be more satisfying. (I received an advance reader copy from NetGalley. Opinions are honest and mine.)
3.5 stars. I enjoyed this book. The Devil in Her Bed is the third book in the Devil You Know series and is Declan and Francesca’s story. Francesca is the final redhead in her group of friends, the Red Rogues, to find love. She has a tragic childhood, in which her family was murdered, and she has lived her life trying to find those responsible and get her revenge. She has spied and secretly investigated the upper class in London and she feels close to finding the culprit. Declan is a mysterious figure from her past and that is about all I can say without giving the stories’ secrets away.
This book started out really strong. I enjoyed it, especially the first half. There is a lie of identity though, that goes on until nearly the end of the book that I wished had been exposed earlier. It was hard to trust the feelings developing between the couple when one party did not know the true identity of the other. It is really hard to explain without getting into spoiler territory. I just really wanted the couple to be completely honest with each other and to see them fall in love as themselves. I felt like the conflict ended so close to the end that it unsatisfied me. Otherwise, I liked Francesca and Declan in general, despite their miscommunication. The story was good, intriguing, fast paced and had lots of action.
Overall, while not my favorite book by Ms. Byrne, this book was still entertaining and enjoyable. I was happy that Francesca and Declan get their HEA together. I have enjoyed this series and am sad to see the end of the Red Rogues’ stories. I look forward to more from Ms. Byrne in the future!
I have thoroughly enjoyed The Devil You Know trilogy featuring three incredibly strong women with a formidable bond. I’m sad to let these ladies go but eager to see what Ms. Byrne has in store in the months ahead.
The Devil in Her Bed had a little of everything: intrigue, romance, sensual moments, and danger but flowed seamlessly. Reading until almost the bitter end for the outcome I had hoped for was a little frustrating but added to the mystery of what would happen.
If you like historical romance with a punch I highly recommend this trilogy. It’s important to note that each book could be read as a standalone BUT WHY would you do that? Enjoy them all!
What a heart-pounding series ender! Action-packed and angsty with the signature Kerrigan Byrne evocative prose. Francesca is super badass and Chandler is worthy of her.
The Devil in Her Bed has elements of my favorite KB books—childhood love from The Highwayman and gender-swapped The Duke With the Dragon Tattoo—but is still fresh and owns distinct qualities. The imagery is lush and dramatic. Of the three in the Devil You Know series, this one is best suited for a cinematic adaptation.
Don’t you just love those secret service guys? I know I do to pieces. This one though has the name of the devil in part of his name and rightly so it would seem. Though when he is pitted against Francesca he will have a equal it would seem. In those days the thrill of the chase a bit different with the times having a bit more flair I do believe. This one will thrill you to no end as they come across each other with their own agenda but will it become one? Ahh the author does know when to tease and capture us as we turn the pages on this one as it heats up finding the secrets and the answers.