*Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.*

I haven't read many of Kerrigan Byrnes books and started this series at book two, but let me tell you, I will be going back to read the first in the series asap and then check out more of her books. She writes great historical romance with some heat, but spends more time on her character development. I adored book two of the Devil You Know series. Sadly, I have to say I didn't love this one. I liked it quite a bit and some parts I loved, but there were some things that I didn't like. At. All.

It starts off great giving us backstory into Francesca's life as a young girl and who she loved, including a troubled teen, before it was destroyed by evil men. It gives us a look into the driving force in her life. Revenge. She is determined to find and expose or worse the group of men responsible. That was all great. Enter the "hero". He has many names and looks (he was creeping around in the previous book) and he has always loved Francesca, but he's determined to prove the one in front of him is a fake. They interact regularly although she's not always aware and I have to ask why? Although it all works out at the end, and the hero speech at the end was awesome, he went drama queen over the things Francesca did, even though he did very similar things. This book is definitely worth reading if you can overlook some odd things.



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She was in love with a teenager, so his looks wouldn't have changed that much so why didn't she recognize him? Yes, he wore disguises most of the time, but not all. Yes, she thought he was dead, but come on, could she not have wondered and dismissed it as her going crazy.

And he was in love with Francesca his whole life, even though she's supposed to be dead. He loved her so much, he can't remember her eye color? Maybe what the author was going for was that he wasn't really in love with her as a teenager which explains how he falls for our Francesca. I don't know, I just had a major issue that they didn't recognize each other. And when they finally did find out their realizations were dragged out. Let's just say I rolled my eyes A Lot.

The Devil in Her Bed is the third book in the Devil You Know series by Kerrigan Byrne. A steamy historical romance that sweeps you away. The storyline was captivating and pulls you in from the beginning. The characters are well-written with an undeniable chemistry that makes for steamy romantic scenes that will take your breath away.   The Devil in Her Bed has just the right touch of darkness, which is a great contrast to the light at the end of the journey. If you haven’t started this series yet, I highly recommend going back to #1 in the Devil You Know series. I look forward to reading the next book in the Devil You Know series.

I absolutely loved it! Haven't read much historical romance lately but I adored it. We get spicy romance and a mystery too. Definitely one to check out.

This is the third book in the Devil You Know trilogy by Kerrigan Byrne. It brings together Francesca and Chandler...the Devil of Dorsett. 20 years ago Francesca's family was massacred and her home burned to the ground. Her life's purpose since then has been revenge and she has worked hard to strengthen her mind and body to avenge all she has lost. But she has kept a secret all these years.
Chandler was a young boy living at the Manor when the massacre occurred. Living with his own secrets he has become an agent of the crown....a spy...always living under the personna of another, working out his own revenge.
When Francesca and Chandler get together again their worlds combust. Their chemistry is fierce as is their passion. They work together, and fight together, to dismantle the evil Crimson Council. Will they be able get past their lies to build something for their future? Sit back and enjoy the ride!
Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

So. I liked it, the romance definitely has high points of enjoyment (like only Byrne can do), the chemistry was DEFINITELY there. The bad guy is quite bad too as for most of the author's novels, which I weirdly often find it to make the story more charming and Francesca is the epitome of the strong heroine, which I LOVE; I mean I loved her in general, we need more heroines like her.

But, there is but. There are some peripheral things that I didn't particularly enjoyed...Chandler, nice chap, super hot too, I love the disguising skills, I loved his character in general, I even venture to say that I think he's one of the most interesting heroes Byrne has created, but at the end <spoiler>he is a bit of a d***, let's face it, but what probably annoyed me more is that Francesca put up with it, and kept professing her love, while he was being a d***. </spoiler>
Secondly, both him and Francesca have this devotion towards <spoiler> the "real" Francesca, which I get completely...but I don't get why there isn't as much expressed love for those poor two parents of Francesca who died in the same tragedy, who are also described as very nice, loving people...not many words of love are voiced for them (or at least not many compared to those for the "real" Francesca).
Also, let's bare in mind that Francesca/Poppy is a child when the tragedy happens, and I have nothing against young loves...but feeling undying love at that age, to the point that you also keep yourself screened from any other possible romantic involvement until the age of 30, and you love only one person, who you also think dead...to me seems a bit unrealistic. Also for the 19th century.</spoiler>

That said, still a very enjoyable reading, which I would definitely recommend and I always cannot wait for what's next in Byrne's saga!

Kerrigan Byrne is quickly becoming one of my favorite romance authors and her dangerous heroes are just *chef's kiss*

If you hate suspense, plot twists and tense situations and primal attraction between the main characters, then don’t choose this book. Because it has all of that and more. Once you start reading, you can’t put it down! Secrets, lies and disguises, yup, we’ve got that too. Sprinkle in a dash of revenge, and you’ve got Declan and Francesca’s story. As the final book in the Red Rogues trilogy, story lines are wrapped together and brought to conclusion. Kerrigan’s writing is very engaging, I could not put the story down once I started it. All in all, a well-written, fun historical read.

I received an ARC for free from NetGalley and am leaving this review voluntarily.

This finale book of the Red Rogues trilogy was excellent work from Kerrigan Byrne. Exceptionally lush, lyrical prose, paired with deep and dark themes, violence and sex. Plot lines that began in the prior two books were fully expanded on and brought to conclusion. I was surprised at a twist near the end, which is always fun for me, as I generally figure out the twists. KB is a must-read author for me, and I look forward to diving into more of her work.

I received an advanced reader’s copy of The Devil in Her Bed by Kerrigan Byrne.

The Devil of Dorset and Francesca Cavendish are both strong characters. There were times from the romance standpoint where it was unclear how much they respected and loved each other. Francesca expressed her disagreement with things he said in physical ways that I feel were not conducive to building a loving and respectful relationship. There were also the secrets which I feel were a hindrance to the romance between them. They were both in some ways stuck in their pasts for a portion of the story. They are a product of their pasts so in that context I suppose their responses to various situations fit. They did have a great deal of sexual tension and chemistry.

Overall, I enjoyed this story. There were a lot of things happening that kept me reading along with some surprise reveals. Kerrigan’s writing is always excellent and engaging.

I’m looking forward to her next book.

This one had so many twist and turns, I can't even decide which in this trilogy I liked best! They were all good! That prologue chapter also gutted me. Declan/Chandler and Pippa/Francesca, I really loved seeing their relationship develop even with the false identities of the two and both are trying to figure out who the other is and if they've met before. Great revenge story. I look forward to what's next by Kerrigan!

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Pippa Hargrave lost her whole family, the family that employed hers and her very best friends all on one horrible day. She waas miraculously saved and grew up thirsting for revenge….and spent her adulthood getting it.
Declan Chandler thought he was the only survivor and lived with the same thirst for vengence.
Ms. Byrne pens a compelling tale of two people determined to avenge the deaths of those they loved, not knowing that both had survived the bloody massacre. Her characters are well fleshed out and her descriptions are vivid. She successfully mixes bits of humor with her intrigue and romance.
I highly recommend this book if you like your historical romances with intrigue and strong characters.
I received an ARC from NetGAlley gratis and offer my opinion in the same vein.

Kerrigan Byrne's writing and plotting was as beautifully sinister and seductive as ever, but sadly I felt poor Francesca was left hanging by her love interest and besties. As she fought and connived to bring justice for her murdered family, Francesca was mostly alone or abandoned by those she most loved: first, her beloved Declan who was believed dead and instead found still in love with the memory of another girl and then second, by her fellow Red Rogues after they found domestic bliss with their spouses. Francesca was completely on her own fighting her own battles and often battling those that should have been on her side.

"I am a woman in search of answers. A professional liar, same as you. I’ve trained for this my entire life. Allowed myself to want for nothing else but truth and justice for those who are dead, and I’ll get that with or without your help."

Declan may have been head over heels attracted to Francesca, but he hardly realized who she really was, even by the end. This is a woman who has survived the most vicious of attacks only to become an incredibly deft vigilante in her own right. Declan not only doesn't see her for who she is, he hardly recognizes her true worth.

“I imagine you’re not paragon of chastity,” she spat. “My purity and my virginity are not one and the same. It doesn’t matter how many men I’ve had, I am fucking pure as the driven snow, and no one will make me feel otherwise.”

And where was the girl power solidarity? For a series about the incredible trio of survivors aka Red Rogues, Francesca was completely unsupported by Alexandra or Cecelia. I most wanted an epilogue showing the three living their best lives while pursuing vigilante justice, but no, their saga just ended abruptly.

It is difficult to discuss The Devil In Her Bed without giving away major spoilers. As always, a Kerrigan Byrne historical delivers the most twistiest of spectacular romantic yearnings, but I wanted so much more for Francesca.

The third book in this trilogy is all about hidden identities and revenge. When Pippa was young a terrible event saw her losing her family, her friends and her home but she's reinvented herself and taken on the identity of her deceased friend Francesca. Her only abiding desire now is to hunt down the people behind the murders. Yet as she gets closer to answers she keeps getting blindsided by a man with his own agenda and perhaps it's not too dissimilar to Francescas . However that would mean trusting someone who isn't at all who they pretend to be !
Secret identities cause a lot of problems here as this couple navigate their very tumultuous relationship. I really enjoyed the dialogue as its crass, course, shocking and such fun . In spite of the rascally Declan fooling people with all manner of daft , incongruous disguises to my mind it's Francesca with her dyed red hair that had me rolling my eyes . Honestly the carpet and curtains wouldn't match ! Yep when it comes to passion and good old sex clearly men are blind.
This was another cracking read from this author. Perhaps not my personal favourite but definitely a good way to end this trilogy about these three passionate and headstrong women. Perhaps the way it ends isn't exactly how I wanted it to finish but at least the three friends all get their happy ever after.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Oh my! This story has it all! Intrigue, murder and mistaken identity. Francesca has become a force for vengeance since witnessing a murder as a young girl. Determined to find those responsible, she crosses paths with a very dangerous man. Declan has long worked in the shadows, always hiding his real identity. He too is searching for some dangerous people but when Francesca gets in his way more than once, he finds himself fighting his desire for him. They start to work together, but the sparks between them could spell doom. And the deep secrets that they guard will definitely break their hearts once revealed. I read this in one sitting because it was too good to put down. I'm so looking forward to other books by this author.

Countess Francesca Cavendish holds many secrets. Many, many secrets. But the most damning is that she really isn’t Francesca Cavendish. She was the best friend to Francesca, and held Francesca as Francesca died, but she’s not Francesca. She’s really Pippa Hargrave. Pippa was one of two survivors when the Crimson Council sent men to lay siege to the Mont Clair estate and burn it to the ground, ordering that no witnesses be left. Pippa, daughter of Charles and Henrietta Hargrave, who lived and worked at the Mont Claire estate had escaped with the Romani cook, Serana. Serana was the one to convince the young Pippa to take Francesca’s name and place, to be able to move within society to find out who was behind the attack on Mont Claire and get justice for everyone she lost.
It’s now years later and as an adult she’s known as a “loose” spinster. But really, no one knows what happens when she’s in the bedchamber with those men, least of all those men. Francesca is part of a trio of girls who met in boarding school and bonded. Francesca, Alexandra (How To Love A Duke In Ten Days), and Cecelia (All Scot and Bothered), formed the Red Rogues, and have lived up to their name splendidly. As they’ve wended their way through society, both high and low, to find out who’s involved in the nefarious Crimson Council and put an end to their evil deeds, two of the three women have found the men of their dreams. This bothers Francesca, but only because her heart was left destroyed when she was Pippa. The day that her whole life was destroyed, the boy she loved was shot in the back and killed. Declan Chandler, orphan who found his way to Mont Clair and was killed protecting young Pippa. His last act was to lead the murderers away from where she was hidden.
But the Red Rogues aren’t the only ones bent on taking down the Crimson Council. The Devil of Dorset is hell bent on tearing them down and have been for years. The Devil is a man of many faces and many names. Some we’ve even met previously. This ghost is a spy, he’s infiltrated many groups, many places, many homes. He also knows that deep down Francesca Cavendish isn’t who she claims to be either. The woman before him can’t be the delicate flower he remembers from all those years ago. Whoever this pretender is needs to stay out of his way while he’s on a mission to find out who’s on the Crimson Council and tears them down brick by brick. He doesn’t have the time or patience to deal with a fraud, no matter how beautifully wrapped she is.
This series has it all, amazing writing, great characters, non-stop action, heat, just everything. I haven’t read the first book, but you can bet your butt I’ve ordered the paperback of the first 2 now and they’re on their way to me as we speak because I’ve loved this series so much I must own them in paperback!! I just can’t get over how well written they are. I read this book in one sitting. I didn’t want to stop, I wanted more. If you’re a fan of great writing, great romance, great characters, grab this book!
**I received an ARC of this story and this is my honest and voluntary review!!

Revenge has been Francesca’s driving force for most of her life. All of Francesca’s friends and family were murdered by a secret society. Francesca is getting close to bringing down the culprits, when Declan, the Devil of Dorset, begins to distract her from her cause. Declan knew Francesca as a child and knows she is an imposter. He wants to expose her for the fraud he knows her to be, but first, he wants to seduce her.

This book is one of my most anticipated reads of 2021 and it did not disappoint. Francesca and Declan’s story is intriguing, passionate, and tragic and I could not put the book down! There is nothing I love more than two characters who are incredibly deserving of a happily ever after and I am pleased to say every player in this book gets exactly what they deserve. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who loves a dark mystery with a bit of romance. In other words, it is a classic Kerrigan Byrne!

Stolen identities, the drive of revenge, discovery of hidden secrets and reveal of Crimson Council..

This book was brilliantly entertaining,steaming hot and tense at once until the last page.

Francesca Cavendish seeks the truth of the murder of her family, to do so she must expose the actions of the Crimson Council. She tries to get some information of its members using their perversity and drugging them.

Declan Chandler wants justice for the crimes of the Crimson Council. To achieve his goal, he is a ghost, a spy and nobody. When Francesca's and his path collide, they not only feel the electric sensations of their attraction, they feel primal urge for one another.
The attraction is so strong that both doesn't want the other to be exposed and get hurt by the Council. What an outcome is of this situation when both of them are stubborn as a mule? Could they team up and end the Crimson Council for good or would they fail?

Read this book and you won't be disappointed. It's so wickedly twisted and tense that you wouldn't want to put it down. I loved every second

My favorite book in this series. Francesca has spent her life chasing revenge for the murders of all those she loved. Nothing else matters outside of her quest and her two best friends and nothing can come in her way. Not even the Devil of Dorset. Yet as he makes himself unavoidable Francesca realizes they are both hiding things from each other but they may both have the same enemies.

Francesca is strong and stubborn but the glimpses of her past and what she lost really makes you sympathize with her even with she veers into pig headedness. The fast pace and suspense kept me glued to the page but I loved glimpses of her tight knit circle of friends which has grown over the series to include the husbands of her two friends who demonstrate their own care and regard for Francesca in some of my favorite moments.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love Kerrigan Byrne. She is one of my favorite romance writers and this book was incredible. I was thrilled when I was sent an eARC of “All Scot and Bothered” back in the day and I am thrilled now that I can talk to you about “The Devil in Her Bed” now. I loved this trilogy, I loved the previous books and I loved this one. However, there was one little thing towards the end I wasn’t satisfied with, and I can’t tell you about it because it’s spoilers, but all in all it was an amazing read.

Romance readers know that usually all of the books in a series are standalone. And in this case it is not so. It can be read as standalone and the reader would enjoy it all right anyway, but there is a plot that unites these books, a plot that starts in “How to Love a Duke in Ten Days”, continues in “All Scot and Bothered”, and comes to a conclusion in this book.

Twenty years ago Pippa Hargrave, the daughter of the butler in the Earl of Cavendish’s home, saw how a group of men killed all of the Earl’s family, the servants, her parents and the houseboy she was in love with, and set the house on fire, believing no one was alive to tell the story.

She had had a happy childhood, both Francesca and Ferdinand, the Earl’s twins, were her best friend and then there was this amazing boy of 13 who had captured her heart ever since he arrived in the house, orphaned and exhausted. But Declan Chandler was mesmerized with Francesca. Until the day the men came and Francesca had been killed while she was still holding Pippa’s hand. Then she ran to Chandler and they hide in the chimney until the house was on fire. It was Chandler who had taken a shot to the back after he hided her inside a tree. Everyone was dead but herself and Serana, the roma woman who was her mother’s companion. Serana tells her to go and plan her revenge of the men who murdered her family and the men who sent them.

Twenty years later a Francesca Cavendish is doing whatever it takes to get information on the secret society that was behind her family’s murder and also behind all of the crimes that her two friends were almost killed in. Even if it means to have the reputation of a whore; she takes the men to her bed but no one, not even said men, know that she drugs them before they lay a finger on her.

Little does Francesca know that someone under the nickname “The devil of Dorset”, a spy of the Secret Service of the Crown, is watching her from afar, and he is quite in lust with her even though he knows she is not who she claims to be. The devil of Dorset, too, is investigating the mysterious secret society but for his own personal reasons.

Francesca/Pippa is probably the bravest most magnificent female character I’ve ever encountered in a book. Actually it’s a trait she shares with the other two red rogues, Alexandra and Cecelia. She is strong, capable, smart, witty, she stands up for herself, she takes no nonsense and she’s fully aware of her capabilities and her intelligence being equal to any man’s.

There is a great revelation in chapter 5 that changes everything. It’s not something you don’t see coming. Actually it’s so obvious for the reader (not for the characters) that the smart move was to reveal it. But instead of spoiling the novel it adds, because now you know things. From the moment of this great revelation I wanted to keep reading just to see how all the drama would unfold. Because as a reader I knew things that they as characters didn’t know. I had the facts, I knew what had happened, I knew what was happening and in a way I could start making predictions as to what would happen in the future.

This is a book about second chances, with lies, deception, hidden identities and above all, pain and loss. But love conquers all and love always tells the truth of who we are.

I’ll say it again-Kerrigan Byrne knows how to write a love story. The romance was slow in coming, and fraught with danger, lies, and mistrust, with a need for second chances, but the ending was beautiful. I’ll admit I feared we might not get a HEA and I was devastated near the end. Even when it became clear that the romance formula would not be betrayed, I still cried. I think I sobbed through the last three chapters. I prefer laugh-out-loud humor in my historical romance novels, as a general rule, and that is missing here, but oh, the story is just wonderful. There’s mystery and drama, action and adventure, all rolled up into this love story and it was a beautiful way to wrap up this series and the HEAs for each of the Red Rogues. My only criticism (and this did not affect my rating) is the ridiculous amount of typographical errors. I really hope someone edits this ARC before it goes to print. I’d be mad if I bought this with all of the errors.