The Devil in Her Bed

It was nice to finally see the final red rogue get her rightful ending. This was dark, heartbreaking, vengeful book. The romance came second to the story, which worked out well.

She forgives him wayyyy too fast at the end... but overall enjoyed the story.

Dual identities and vengeance. Francesca, the Countess of Mont Clair is on the war path, wielding vengeance like an axe. She's more of a late Victorian age Batwoman on the hunt for the Crimson Council. She's wearing an assumed identity that allows her access to money and the people behind the massacre. Declan Chandler, the Devil of Dorset is a spy, a chameleon, a rake and a rogue. He's got a Jones for Francesca. They also share a bloody past as children. Its this shared past that has them assuming other people's identities (a familiar trope for Kerrigan Byrne). This series is particularly filled with brittle women with traumatic pasts and the Duke and the Devil are particularly unsavory characters in this series (esp the Duke, he was infinitely more villain). Declan is more broken and held together by being many other people in addition to also assuming another person's identity. He uses men and women as marks. They are actually working toward the same goal on the hunt for real villains. Imposters, both. Sizzle, suspense, a mystery and plenty of action abound. Recommend

The Devil in Her Bed is the third story of three school friends, each with a dark secret, and all sworn to keep the confidences and protect each other. This Francesca’s story. Francesca wants to find and take revenge on the Crimson Council, the people she has learned were responsible for the massacre of her family. Chandler, known as the Devil of Dorsett among other names, is after exactly the same thing. Their goal for revenge is not the only thing they have in common. A long time ago they knew each other as Declan Chandler and Pippa Hargrave. This is an intense, unpredictable story of revenge. It is also a dark, emotional love story. The chemistry between Francesca and Chandler is strong, but the mistrust is just as strong. Their story is filled with danger, betrayal, deception, and secrets. So many lies and so much pain must be reconciled before they have a chance for their happily ever after. Our hero and heroine are not alone. The other two Red Rogues and their husbands are right there with them. There are more than enough villains to go around, but the man at the top of the Crimson Council is a shocking surprise. I recommend this exciting page turner. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

This is a very dark and disturbing book. It was not an enjoyable read in any way possible. It was horrific and awful and it hit way too close to home with today’s current culture. I admit I skipped pages and pages. Some parts were vile and other parts were just lots of unnecessary dialogue. While I fully understand the premise, the story wasn’t romantic to me at all. Not even the ending - even though Chandler “realized” it was Pippa all along who championed and loved him, it felt like he was settling because Francesca was not available. I cannot recommend this book. The first two were good and while this completes the trilogy and tells the ending to the full story, it’s not worth the time or money.

A masterful conclusion to this series! I truly loved the fast paced engrossing story of Francesca and Chandler. This book is quintessential Byrne, reading it is like jumping on a fast moving train that never stops long enough for you to get off, and frankly you don’t want to! I loved the continued storyline from the other books in the series and the characters reoccurring in this book. It’s comforting and it makes a series worth read as a reader. You fall in love with the characters and get to do it over and over again every time you see them on the page. Francesca and Chandler combust on the page, long before they know of their past connections and that makes it even more special to watch it unfold as the reader. I cannot recommend the book enough, it is best enjoyed as a full series.

This is a sit on the edge of your seat end of the series book! It’s full of deceit, mystery and a wonderful love story. Francesca is just amazing how strong and devoted she is to her loved ones and her cause. Together her and Chandler find out who has cause all the trouble in their lives.

Book:The Devil in Her Bed by Kerrigan Byrne Series: Devil You Know, Book #3, 363 pp Release Date: March 9, 2021 Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks Overall Rating: 5/5 Star⭐️/ Saltire Flags🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 1)Celtic Barb’s Saltire Book Review Blog 2)Celtic World of Historical Book Reviews 3)Tartan Book Reviews 4)Purple Tulip Book Reviews You don’t know me, but I am a monster, I am a man with dubious contacts, limitless legal protections and power in almost every corner of this city…the Devil of Dorset London , U.K. 1892 Pippa goes from orphan to Countess of Mont Clare in a blink of an eye, a shot of a pistal, or a fatal swipe of a knife. Twenty years ago her entire family was murdered, including her best friend and the boy she loved. Now she wants those people to pay and have her revenge and if she has to lay in bed with strangers to get her answers so be it. She cares not of the ton whispers about her lose morales after all she has her title and fortune. They can’t take it away except one person has the power to do exactly that if finds out her secret. The Devil of Dorset was no gentleman and he stands by himself working for the Crown in the Secret Service. He was deadly in the back alleys, dark gambling establishments, brawling taverns, lowliest rookery glittering ballrooms, garden strolls, to a woman’s boudoir. He was also a ghost and knew how to control, operate, choreograph, and exploit each situation if he so desired to do so! Now besides the Crimson council who has a huge spreadsheet of notorious crimes his target is the fake Countess of Mont Clare. He suspects she is an imposter and plans to prove it too! Of course that is after he tastes every inch of her delectable body from head to toe! Francesca does not realize he is someone from her past and thinks she is an imposter taking a murdered young girl’s title fortune and life! Chandler had no idea he met his match with this beautiful Countess of Mont Clare and he has secrets of his own, This is the third and final book in the Devil You Know series and Red Rogue trilogy. Again, Ms. Byrne sweeps readers into another emotional, devastating, soul baring story that is filled with heartbreaking-betrayal, murder, devastating-deception,treasonous-treachery, scary-secrets, lethal- lies and unlimited pleasing-passion. This book is superbly written with an unforgettable heart tugging tale that will long remain in your heart. Will secrets be revealed, reputations ruined and hearts shattered into pieces? Read and find out in this phenomenal book! Anther awe inspiring book from start to finish that I highly recommend. The Devil You Know Series: 1)How to Love a Duke in Ten Days (Alexandra & Pier) 2)All Scot and Bothered (Cecelia& Ramsay) 3) The Devil in Her Bed (Francesca & Declan) Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy and an advance reader copy from the St. Martin’s Press publishers. I voluntarily agreed to do a fair review and blog through netgalley. All thoughts, ideas and words are my own.