My name is Mavi StClair.I’m a monster with a pretty face. An assassin in trade. Guilt, remorse, it’s never touched me. I’m as cold as they come and just as professional.Dealing death has always come easily, and I inflict it with ease. It fuels and feeds the twisted darkness inside me. My downfall begins with a single night of untamed passion leaving me hungering for more of him. One wicked soul …
One wicked soul recognizing another.
Now he owns me.
The lines of what I know are blurred.
I’m playing his game.
A pawn, eternally tangled in a web of secrets and lies.
He won’t let me go.
Taking pleasure in my fall from grace.
Question is, can I save myself before I’m damned completely?
This is a dark erotic paranormal romance and contains certain triggers some readers may not enjoy. Due to scenes of an adult nature, this book is for 18+ only
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What a total mind f##k!!! So friggin twisted and dark as hell,but I loved it!!! Their are so many twist’s and turns and a lot of who the hell are the bad guys anyway!!! Just about the time you think you’ve figured things out Claire pulls the rug right from out from under you and your like what the frigg just happened ! And her characters are so deeply screwed up and warped especially Mavi she is a assassin for gabriel and she has a real taste for killing and f##king and when she comes across Max a mysterious tall dark sexy guy she meets and has some mind blowing sex ,it’s like he becomes her new addiction,but she knows that max is more then he seems and when she finally finds out that he is more then just a typical demon and that he’s actually lucifer and he wants her to kill his generals so they can’t take over hell. Mavi has no choice, he owns her soul and she needs to find her brother nate. A ass kicking book with lots of action and hot sex! Claire did one hell of a great job on this book!!! Great paranormal erotica done right with a great storyline too!!
Absolutely Loved This Book!!
I love how the whole storyline has been portrayed. The story makes sure you stay on the edge of your seat. Such a gripping, nail-biting read that will leave you wanting to turn those pages till you have devoured the entire book. It will definitely leave you wanting to one click all of this authors books. I’m going to be keeping my eye on this one for sure.
Dark, Dark, Dark is all I can say.
This books literally takes you through hell and back again.
Mavi is your average assassin, until the truth is revealed to her that she is far more than what meets the eye. She has been kept in the dark about her true identity. The people she was closest to her have been keeping secrets in one big plot on having her to fulfill some life long plan that is destined to happen.
When good meets evil and Mavi is torn, what decision will she make? Can she go against everything she has ever known as her normal life? Secrets are revealed and it all centers around Mavi, but can she follow through, and who will get hurt in the process?
If you want take a trip to the deep dark depths of hell and back, you will not want to miss out on reading this series.
This author was recommended to me and this was my first book by Claire Marta, I picked this up when it was free for a limited time before the release of book 2. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but damn! This book is amazing! The Devil you know is dark, it’s twisted and full of surprises that I was NOT expecting. It’s so well written. This book has it all, a bit of everything that kept me hooked until the last page.
It’s a roller coaster of emotions, it’s hot, fun, dark, sexy and it leaves you wanting more. And I’m so glad that book two is out because this one left me with questions that I hope book two will be able to answer for me.
An amazing read!
Wow, this book just gripped me and took me for a wild ride. I honestly don’t know where to start. Nothing and nobody is what they seem in this book. Anything you think you know, you don’t. This book will leaving you saying “What the???” and “WTF”, it is an intricate game, that Mavi, our badass heroine doesn’t even know she’s playing. And if you have any triggers at all…probably not for you, because I think most triggers are in this book, but the warning is in the book description too. This was my first book by this author and I couldn’t read it fast enough, were there things that I didn’t like? Absolutely. But there were also things I loved, one of which was the writing and then the storyline as well. Because let’s be honest, don’t most of us love surprises.
Mavi is the badass bat sh*t crazy heroine that is part of a team of assassins to take down the bad guys. And make no mistake, she is the alpha in this group…until she meets the one-night stand that completely dominates her. Ok, so these two are not the traditional “couple”, not even close. There is some bdsm, he is all about trying to keep her in line, I say trying, because he never quite masters it.
This is not a safe read, there are triggers galore, and every kind of unsavory paranormal you can think up, including the naughty af devil himself. I wouldn’t call this book hot, as much as erotic. I mean he takes her to a sex club on their first date…romantic not so much. And a sh*t ton of baby batter. But this is who these two are, they just can’t get enough of each other, it’s never enough for them. This is a game of cat and mouse, who to really trust and wtf is actually going on. It’s constantly moving and changing, so many shocks and turns along the way. This book does end in a cliffhanger…of course I already read the next book too…patient I am not. Had to, just had to know what was going on. If you want to be shocked and taken on a wild and erotic ride, look no further you found the books…you’re welcome.
I devoured this book! It is a fantastic, action packed start to a series! Mavi is an interesting character as she is a ‘kickass assassin’ yet carries deep emotional wounds, which I found only added to her story- rather than detract from it.
Max is well a man of mystery and secrets! The dude has some secrets, actually there are secrets everywhere!
I am definitely into this series – Gimme more!
WOW. What did I just read? I need more of it that’s for sure!
Claire Marta packs twists and turns into this book. It’s not even possible to try and guess what will happen. That’s rare for me. I loved it!
The character development was really well done. The author created complex characters with strengths and flaws like all people have. The world building was solid. It definitely had some excellent imagery in it.
Overall this is a really well done and original piece of work. It had a delicious darkness to it. I will say the pacing was a bit slow in the beginning. However, once it hooked me that was it, there was no turning back because I needed to know what would happen. Even though right now I’m still sitting in shock and glad that book 2 is already out!
4.5 stars for a shocking, twisted and engrossing read!
Love this book. The main female character is bad axx and has tons of sass. Great story with unpredictable moments. The sex scenes are hotter than hell (literally) .
This book opens with an attention grabbing scene introducing you to our kick ass heroine Mavi, she is an assassin fighting in a hidden world, part of a small team she only kills those who are not innocent.
There is a lot of action going on in this story, fighting and battles that keep the pace fast, there are also a lot of steamy, erotic scenes, particularly between Mavi and Max, the powerful alpha of the story.
What I like most about this one, is Mavi, unapologetic, aggressive and no nonsense. I do like a strong female lead.
I don’t want to give too much detail and spoil the story so just be aware that not everyone is what they seem in this tale. if you like graphic action and sex scenes this is definitely one for you.
If you like Jennifer Estep’s Elemental Assassin series, then Claire Marta’s Ceasefire Duet is for you!
Mavi is a strong, badass, paranormal assassin trying to balance good vs. evil both in reality and within herself. Little does she know, but she has the blood of both good and evil battling it out in her soul and which one that will come out on top is still up in the air.
She works for the the underworld’s local bar owner and resident angel, Gabriel and has been tasked with the responsibility of stopping hell on earth and her prey is the devil himself.
Max may as well be Lucifer by the heat he dishes out Mavi’s way. The attention he throws her way is distracting her from her job but what a way to go.
His character immediately made me think he was a succubus but finding out his real identity was so much more than just a mere minion for the dark side. Mavi’s wild ride has only just begun.
WOW! I wasn’t sure what I was in for when I started this book. I was drawn in from the beginning. I was intrigued. I have always loved the books and movies of Angels against the devil and all other mythical creatures. This story just brings a new adult version to those I already had. I always knew the devil was a SOB but I think he may have met his match in Mavi. I can’t wait to read the next one, and see if or how Mavi wraps the devil around her finger. Well maybe they team up and make a hell of a couple, but then again the Devil may still her soul for good and be the death of her. I can’t wait to read and see
Interesting and intense start to a very promising series
This one packed a punch from the beginning. the story’s intriguing, action packed, steamy and witty.
Claire Marta is a new-to-me author, her writing was entertaining and gripping. Her characters strong and unique. Her take on good vs evil is pretty incredible. I cannot wait to see where this series goes.
Where do i start with this book , firstly Mavi , a girl who loves her brother fiercely but closes herself off from everyone else until her emotions are blown apart by a one night stand that made her break all her own rules . Cease Fire , a place equivalent to Switzerland but with more Angels , Demons & other paranormal creatures , even a small slice of Greek Mythology thrown in ,
you can go there but no killing each other & don’t mess with the landlord of the pub there he’s an Arch Angel . This book starts with a birthday & ends with a blood bath & in between the story moves so fast at times you almost hold your breath in case you miss something , a fantastic start to this series even though it leaves you with a bit of cliffhanger at the end i can’t wait for more from Claire Marta .
I absolutely loved “The Devil You Know” by Claire Marta.
From the minute I started reading this I was hooked.
I’m a sucker for a dark depraved read and this one for me definitely hit the spot.
I do so adore me a twisted Heroine that struggles but eventually embraces her dark side and with Mavi StClaire we get this in spades.
She is one bad flower as the mysterious Max liked to call her.
And this is one girl who makes no apologies for who she is and keeps her cards close to her chest, trying to keep everyone at arm’s length is in her very nature.
And this includes the secretive but decadent Max.
As for the mysterious Max, loved him so much also, he himself comes enveloped in secrets and lies a matching bookend to match Mavi’s depravity and darkness a born manipulator who oozes sexual charisma and luckily for Mavi he likes his girls a touch on the psycho side.
I loved all many side characters portrayed here each and every one was a well rounded and diverse individual and there was also never a dull moment in regards to the action portrayed here this book was packed.
A playground for heaven and hell, filled with battles and conflict galore.
I’m being a bit Vague as I don’t want to spoil this, you just need to dive right in and immerse yourself in this violent and bloody world.
so this felt fresh.
In a sea of paranormal offerings, it came across as original and different making it really stand out in its genre.
It also helped that “The Devil You Know” was all sorts of hot and sexy.
With Plenty of appeal here to tempt a sinner or a saint.
It had so many twists and turns that I never saw coming and it was fully ramped right up to its shocking finale.
Totally gobsmacked at the ending and can’t wait for the next chapter of this addictive story.
Enjoy.
I was provided with an ARC of “The Devil You Know – Ceasefire Series Book 1 ” By the author of which I have reviewed voluntary.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
I absolutely loved this book!!! Talk about a book hangover. I started this book mid-afternoon and I finished it in the wee hours of the morning. I just couldn’t put it down. Mavi and Max’s chemistry is off the charts hot, a couple of times I had to check my Kindle for smoke. I love dark and depraved, but when you throw a paranormal twist into this scenario I melt. Mavi is the lead assassin for Gabriel‘s army, the Angel Gabriel which I so totally could picture and leather with tattoos, but I digress. There were so many twists and turns in this book my head is spinning. I can’t wait for this series to continue. Bravo Ms. Marta!!!
** I voluntarily read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review **
No spoilers..
This is one of those reads that is so intense that the lines of reality and fantasy blurred – I shook my head .. cringed .. felt my blood pressure rise – I think I even called out a couple times
Mavi is my dream heroine – she is real – she is conflicted – she is strong – yet she is weak – she is human .. okay- maybe not?
And dont even get me started on Max or Gabriel …
Max – the sexy one night stand – dreamy eyes and adonis body – every girl one-night fantasy
Gabriel – her boss, the angel who will get her sins pardoned and open the gates for her soul
Then there is her “crew” I absolutely loved this little gang of defenders – each is so flippin’ messed up in their own special way it actually makes the group work and getting attached to them — easy — I fell in love with them from the beginning
The world that Marta built for this story is superb – such a unique twist to the paranormal genres of angel/demon and how the dimensions are portrayed
This is one seriously twisted and dark journey – not for the faint of heart — and this ends on a cliffhanger
My heart bleeds for Mavi