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A review by alanadcr
The Devil in Her Bed by Kerrigan Byrne
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this series from start to finish! The first installment, How to Love a Duke in Ten Days was my first introduction to Kerrigan Byrne's work and now I am working on devouring her entire backlist. This series though, has a special place in my heart. Two of the Red Rogues have found their matches, leaving Francesca with her relentless drive toward revenge. Francesca is an army of one; a jack of all trades really. She is fierce, witty, with a sharp mind and tongue. Out of all three rogues, she is my favorite! Chandler, the Devil of Dorset, works for the crown and has a bit of that tortured hero background that motivates him.
The barely restrained passion fills each interaction between Francesca and Chandler. Watching them both struggle to keep a cool head, and failing, while trading barbs was endlessly entertaining and a bit blush inducing. The Crimson Council is back, front and center in this final installment and it was interesting to see a bit of the inner workings of the council.
As much as I loved this story, the ending had a tinge of bitterness for me. In fact, I waffled between 4.5-5 stars until I used my husband as a sounding board. Francesca and Chandler fit together so well, their strengths complement the other's weaknesses. And yet throughout the relationship, that specter from their past felt ever present for me and gave this HEA a bittersweet feel. To have that feeling and still feel willing to give five stars is just a testament to how well Kerrigan Byrne crafted her characters. I desperately wanted fairytale endings because all of these charming characters deserve it after all that they have been through.
Basically, what I'm telling you is to pick this series up. Start with book one because all three books are fabulous in their own way. I will warn that the prologues are a bit brutal so if you have TW issues make sure to look up the warnings for this series. Byrne handles each topic (violence, rape, murder, child abuse, and others) with grace and sensitivity. As brutal as the scenes are, it is far from being trauma porn. ANYWAY. Read this series.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The barely restrained passion fills each interaction between Francesca and Chandler. Watching them both struggle to keep a cool head, and failing, while trading barbs was endlessly entertaining and a bit blush inducing. The Crimson Council is back, front and center in this final installment and it was interesting to see a bit of the inner workings of the council.
As much as I loved this story, the ending had a tinge of bitterness for me. In fact, I waffled between 4.5-5 stars until I used my husband as a sounding board. Francesca and Chandler fit together so well, their strengths complement the other's weaknesses. And yet throughout the relationship, that specter from their past felt ever present for me and gave this HEA a bittersweet feel. To have that feeling and still feel willing to give five stars is just a testament to how well Kerrigan Byrne crafted her characters. I desperately wanted fairytale endings because all of these charming characters deserve it after all that they have been through.
Basically, what I'm telling you is to pick this series up. Start with book one because all three books are fabulous in their own way. I will warn that the prologues are a bit brutal so if you have TW issues make sure to look up the warnings for this series. Byrne handles each topic (violence, rape, murder, child abuse, and others) with grace and sensitivity. As brutal as the scenes are, it is far from being trauma porn. ANYWAY. Read this series.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.