Sage was the bad girl, the tease with short skirt and body made for sin.Paul believed in logic and order until she turned the tables on him.It’s a hot summer night in the city.He’s no longer the boy she seduced in high school.It’s time for payback and he has all the tools to make her break.She’ll know what it’s like to be pushed too far.Can he resist her? Who will win the ultimate battle of wills? the ultimate battle of wills?
WARNING! This novella is Part 1 of an upcoming four-book series, but it can be read as a standalone. Happy ending, no cliffhangers. The story contains sexual situations and is intended for mature audience. All the characters are over 18 years old. Please, look at the warning section at the beginning of the book before you decide to buy it.
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If you love romances that are twisted and dark and aren’t easily offended then this book is for you.
There are elements of BDSM in this book that cross the line and go way beyond being consentful.
The scenes are hardcore and intense and might seem violent….choking, electric play, nipple play just to name a few.
The story is about two high school enemies. Paul finally gets his chance for revenge qgainst Sage for humiliating him 8 years ago.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A new author for me and I like her style. It has great characters and the chemistry is popping. It has you reading till the end to see what will happen. I think you’ll enjoy it.
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To Break A Devil by Lilah E. Noir starts off letting you know loud and proud what it’s going to be presenting, and that is a dark BDSM romance in short novella form. The story centers around revenge. Paul suffered what he considers a humiliation at the hands of Sage their senior year of high school. Since that day, he has dreamt of nothing but inflicting pain, forcing Sage to suffer the same shame. She’d beg for release when he teased her; she’d submit, she’d be defiled, and she’d succumb. What Paul did not realize is that the old adage, “the best laid plans” often rings true. While Sage fits the submissive role perfectly, he quickly discovers that he might not want just one night, this might be forever.
Overally, this was a well written little erotic short story. I could have used a little more descriptions when it came to the actual sex. Some acts are very graphically described and others a little more vague. I give Noir absolute kudos for her research into the BDSM culture. Either she’s familiar with the community, is a practitioner, or just good at her research. I think she was spot on with some areas such as aftercare, dub-con, props, toys, etc.
While the book is a dark romance, and some of the aspects are borderline violence laced, the main character is aware of the boundaries and in a couple instances begs forgiveness for bending a few of the hardline rules. He displays guilt for not being as outwardly obvious about his intent, which is refreshing for this genre. Sage is described as a well versed submissive who while surprised at the new and improved Paul, has some secrets of her own when it comes to their past.
If you are looking for a quick tie me up..i mean pick me up this one’s a definite recommend.
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Powerful and so very good.
This is terrific. I loved how powerful the BDSM is and it’s so well-written you really feel you are there. This is def. one of my fave kink stories.
If BDSM isn’t your thing then this novella is not for you. But if it is then I can’t recommend it enough.
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Wow, it was like having the volume on full blast from beginning to end! This book’s dom/sub eroticism is as close as one can get, before jumping off the pages and becoming reality. If you are looking for Shades of Grey, this is, perhaps, not for you. The harder core moments can get under your skin, but if you are reading To Break a Devil, isn’t that what you want?
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I would definitely heed the warning on this novella. I read a lot of dark or BDSM or bully romance. To me…there was nothing romantic about this story. I would more categorize this story as dub-consensual BDSM revenge erotica. Paul is a bit unstable and obsessed with payback against a bratty, artsy girl named Sage that he tutored in high school. If you like that type of erotica, this is a dark, titillating dubious-consent, punish the bratty girl by using BDSM elements tale. But for me…there was no romance…dark or otherwise. I found the short story entertaining for the category I mentioned.
3.25 stars
A novella that is largely BDSM-themed and not really bully. An outwardly socially awkward Paul re-encounters a confident Sage with whom he has a turbulent history. They were both students, and he became her tutor, but she never failed to challenge him and put her brainiac tutor ill at ease. Years later, this hero re-encounters her, but now in a power exchange of revenge for which Paul is in full, experienced Dom mode.
I think this story is best read for the BDSM flavor of the present rather than the history. Quite a bit of frequent, and for me less desirable, return to the past coupled with a lot of inner monologue and I couldn’t tie a connection to the overarching story, the couple’s dynamic, or experience the progression of their relationship. I could not feel the chemistry despite the welcomed steaminess. I did like Paul — a lot, this sort of grouchy, tortuous, dominant: intelligent and sexy. He definitely demonstrated the winning merits of quiet, skilled strength, and turning the tables.
Overall, if you’re interested in a BDSM read with a distinctive (deliciously unbalanced) hero whose simmering thoughts and feelings are painted for the reader, this may be the book for you.
Sage and Paul’s story was purely steamy and dirty! I loved every dark and twisted minute of this book. This book was so steamy and dirty I had to take breaks it was that good
This is a new author to me, and I will certainly be looking out for her work in the future. Paul and Sage meet in high school when he was tutoring her and have not seen each other for the past 8-years. Sage is not the owner of a struggling tattoo shop, and Paul is a successful actuary, and he has been fantasizing for the past 8-years on dishing out revenge against her. This is a quick read and is a dark and twisted tale, with BDSM scenes which are with dubious consent, and with violence. Revenge, and is a steamy read. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Ooh…so…this book. Hmm. Where do I begin? I went into the story a little blind because I didn’t read the blurb (my own fault) and let me tell you. I had so many OMG moments. To Break A Devil was definitely a surprise. It was a steamy, fast burn surprise that left me wanting for more of Paul and Sage’s story.
Paul and Sage knew each other when they were younger, as much as you can know another person at that age. They both left an impression on the other. For Paul, Sage broke his heart when she disappeared from his life leaving him yearning for more of the connection he thought they had shared. For Sage, Paul was the boy who, without even knowing, challenged her to succeed in more than just school. Years later, fate brings them back together. Paul’s desire for revenge creates a smoldering scene between the two of them. Sparks fly and their chemistry explodes. I guess that’s what happens when a tornado meets a volcano (yes…that song played in my head when I thought of these two characters).
I loved the push and pull between these characters. I loved that the story touched on the complex layers that make up a person. I loved that there was an element of danger in Paul, like a true predator. And that Sage was more than just prey. I would be remiss if I didn’t issue a warning because there was one moment (or two) in the story where consent was a bit dubious (the aforementioned OMG moments). This story offers an exploration of BDSM, with a touch of stalking, and a lot of steam! I enjoyed the story of Paul and Sage and I would truly like to get more of these two!
Dark revenge BDSM scene
Warning: There is dubious consent in the main scene, raw and gritty BDSM
It sometimes bothers me that people review based on the negative feelings aroused by the book rather than the product produced. For what this book purports to be, it has done its job. This is a very dark and sizzling story which is basically a revenge scene that had been building for years. Well-written, well-edited, page-turner steamy story.
For over 8 years Paul Skyler has been fantasizing about Phoenix, the girl he tutored in HS and on this particular day he had his plan for his revenge. While at work he is jokingly called “Paul the Cyborg” but what they don’t know is his Dom alter ego. Oh. My. Word. The author begins with one of Paul’s fantasies!!! We’re prepared when Sage Phoenix enters the picture after Paul accidentally finds her again. Get ready for a wild ride…
I loved it. If you like dubcon with lots of sizzle that ends with an HFN, minimum, read this book! I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through Booksprout.
One word to describe this book very smutty! I am not a prude by any means I thought the book started off good but after a while, it became more and more about sex and I feel like some of the story was lost.
Obviously, I’m late to the party with this one but have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lilah E. Noir takes us back to high school with Sage and Paul. She’s the stereotype of an airheaded bimbo with her short skirts, tight tops and no bra – he’s the math guru in charge of tutoring her. Neither secure enough within themselves to verbally communicate their feelings or what they’re experiencing it escalates into harsh words and a bet for prom night. This was such an emotionally and mentally challenging interaction between the two. The BDSM scene was with a dubious consent but also HOT as blue blazes. By the end of the encounter, we do have the talk between our two characters about safe, sane and consensual along with the use of a safe word. What we have is a Happy For Now ending unless Ms. Noir points me in the direction of the remaining three stories.