I am just so, SO impressed with this book series. I've never read anything like it before, and I was hesitant at first to start a series made up of nothing but novellas. But they each were so closely tied together, and Ms. Vane just has such a way of cutting the extra, unneeded junk out and condensing the dialogue, the setting, the worthless characters and villains. Every word moves you on to the next thought or action. And every word makes you want more. DeVere and Diana's story has been slowly building throughout the series, so if you haven't read the first three, I highly recommend that you do.After reading the previous book, The Devil You Know, I fell in instant lust with Ludovic DeVere. The ultimate playboy of London, and the way the book ended I was just certain that the author couldn't make me fall in LOVE with him. He just has the demeanor of a solid player...he cares for no woman. He allows them the use of his body, that's all. There is something truly sexy about complete confidence and a complete lack of inhibitions. Even when it came to Diana, I kept feeling as if he held back. He never spoke to her of feelings; it was always visceral and visual. The look in his eyes, their mutual feelings when they were together...but the way it all ended!!!! Break my heart!! Poor Diana! And poor DeVere...until I remembered what a hoochie he was being while Diana secluded herself away from society. Without giving away spoilers, let me say that I am officially won over. And it didn't even happen until the last bit of the story. The way this couple dances around each other is painful but so fun to watch! Again, this book has a more serious feel to it than the first two of the series. We get background info on DeVere which really helps the reader to understand the why's of the way he is. I just loved this series. Erotic and refreshing, I will for sure keep an eye out for more by this wonderful author!One big defense here...I've seen a rash of publishers doling out a measly two or three chapters at a time...releasing one every month or so and charging for each...the ebook ends up costing the reader a bundle for an ebook that is no bigger than normal. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE! These novellas are each around 130-150 pages, and tell a completely self contained story. You won't put your reader down and grumble about a cliffhanger...even between The Devil You Know and this one...they are both about DeVere and Diana, and although that installment makes you WANT more D&D, you're still satisfied with the end.
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I am just so, SO impressed with this book series. I've never read anything like it before, and I was hesitant at first to start a series made up of nothing but novellas. But they each were so closely tied together, and Ms. Vane just has such a way of cutting the extra, unneeded junk out and condensing the dialogue, the setting, the worthless characters and villains. Every word moves you on to the next thought or action. And every word makes you want more. DeVere and Diana's story has been slowly building throughout the series, so if you haven't read the first three, I highly recommend that you do.After reading the previous book, The Devil You Know, I fell in instant lust with Ludovic DeVere. The ultimate playboy of London, and the way the book ended I was just certain that the author couldn't make me fall in LOVE with him. He just has the demeanor of a solid player...he cares for no woman. He allows them the use of his body, that's all. There is something truly sexy about complete confidence and a complete lack of inhibitions. Even when it came to Diana, I kept feeling as if he held back. He never spoke to her of feelings; it was always visceral and visual. The look in his eyes, their mutual feelings when they were together...but the way it all ended!!!! Break my heart!! Poor Diana! And poor DeVere...until I remembered what a hoochie he was being while Diana secluded herself away from society. Without giving away spoilers, let me say that I am officially won over. And it didn't even happen until the last bit of the story. The way this couple dances around each other is painful but so fun to watch! Again, this book has a more serious feel to it than the first two of the series. We get background info on DeVere which really helps the reader to understand the why's of the way he is. I just loved this series. Erotic and refreshing, I will for sure keep an eye out for more by this wonderful author!One big defense here...I've seen a rash of publishers doling out a measly two or three chapters at a time...releasing one every month or so and charging for each...the ebook ends up costing the reader a bundle for an ebook that is no bigger than normal. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE! These novellas are each around 130-150 pages, and tell a completely self contained story. You won't put your reader down and grumble about a cliffhanger...even between The Devil You Know and this one...they are both about DeVere and Diana, and although that installment makes you WANT more D&D, you're still satisfied with the end.
