Tempting Devil by Veronica EdenMy rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars
OMG, what did I just read! Veronica Eden has done it again in this amazing bully genre novel. Tempting Devil is book two in the Saints & Sinners series and looks at the characters Blair and Devlin. Blair is just trying to survive and keep the roof over hers and her mum's head. To make her life even harder she seems to be on Devlin’s hit list. Taking matters into her own hands, she tries to steal from Devlin which ends up with her having to make a deal with him so that she doesn’t get into any more trouble. Herein lies the problem as she has now made a deal with the Devil and he is going to do anything in his power to break her and make her submit.
Devlin is a dark, brooding character who is bringing himself up. Often cool and aloof, he knows how to play a part and he does it well. The only one he can’t seem to hide from is Blair and for that he is going to make her pay!
The relationship between Blair and Devlin is intense, dark and emotional. The things Devlin does to Blair is often cruel and humiliating, something which he seems to take pure pleasure in…until the point comes where he can’t break her. Blair is one of those strong, sassy heroines. Although she may be forced into doing things for Devlin, she is no one’s puppet and even coerces him into his own corner which was enjoyable and intriguing to read about.
There is so much going on in this book, from family dynamics, characters own self-worth and emotional trials and tribulations. But it is the development of the relationship that Blair and Devlin have that is so fascinating. It runs together so seamlessly (albeit with some communication issues along the way), but Blair is certainly Devlin’s saving grace and it is interesting to watch Devlin become part of a relationship and how they are meant to work, since he doesn’t have that with his parents. Scenes are sexy, intense, heart-breaking and just beautifully written about two characters that complement each other.
I can’t wait to see what book 3 has in store for us as it’s Bishop’s turn next! A must read for 2020!
ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review
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