Deceit, revenge, and childhood lost love come together in this conclusion to the Devil You Know trilogy. Note, these books can be read as a standalone and I have only read the second book in the series before reading this one, but it worked out. The story is told in two POVS and follows Pippa (aka Francesca) and the Devil of Dorset ( aka Chandler), childhood friends, though Pippa harbored a one sided love for Chandler while Chandler was in love with Francesca. Francesca, Pippa, and Chandler were in a traumatic experience in which the Cavendish family was all killed off, ( with Pippa thinking Chandler died, and Chandler thinking Francesca and Pippa died). Fast forward 20 years and Pippa has taken on Francesca’s identity (after Francesca died) in order to exact revenge on the people who killed her family and killed her love. Chandler has molded himself into a spy and has found out that supposedly Francesca is still alive and goes to investigate only this Francesca isn’t how he remembered her. Chandler is instantly (obsessively) drawn to her while Francesca herself is mostly working on her revenge until Chandler crashes into her plans. *SPOILERS:* Chandler doesn’t know she is Pippa and the entire 90% of the book is him going on and on about how much he loved Francesca and how Pippa was just a friend and little sister to him, to her face. Francesca tries a couple times but never actually gets the words out and I am just sitting here like “the longer you wait the worst it gets and my god woman he’s going on and on about how much he loves FRANCESCA” seriously Pippa, no. I guess that’s what annoyed me the most about this book was just how Chandler was in love with Francesca and never really in love with Pippa and all of the sudden he is. This was a fun romance read and I enjoyed it. I definitely like the overall series and will get around to reading the first book, though I highly recommend the second book ( I gave it 5 stars).

*Thanks Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for this free ARC - the review is my own.

I love a hidden identity story - and this one delivers! Lots of romance, suspense, & revenge - perfect for a cold winter night.

Every book by Kerrigan Byrne is a good book and this, the end of her The Devil You Know trilogy, is one of her best.  Reminiscent of The Highwayman in the reunion of childhood friends now scarred by life, Francesca and Declan have instant chemistry that isn't just based on history; it is also a clear indicator of their future.  They are both haunted by what has come before and fearful of what may come, but, together, they find the strength to move forward.

As the trilogy comes to an end, the secrets of the Crimson Council are revealed and they have horrifying implications for both Francesca and Declan.  They have to find the strength to overcome the power of the Council and the demons of their own past.  To do that, they rely on each other and Francesca's friends, The Red Rogues.

The story is well-written, engrossing, and will keep you involved from beginning to end. There are many twists and turns as all of the players are revealed and the full scope of the diabolical plot comes to light. Through it all the love between Francesca and Declan sizzles and burns.

I love Kerrigan Byrne so much. Her books are always so raw and emotional and this one is no different.

I didn't read the 2 previous books in the series so there were a few things I couldn't quite get the hang of, mostly what the bloody point of the crimson council was! It didn't take away too much from who was the villain and why and I was still able to thoroughly enjoy the book.

The hero and heroine were both delicious but the name Chandler did put me off a bit as I kept imaging him as Chandler Bing! Also for someone who said that he would be able to prove Francesca's identity by seeing her scar, he soon forgot about it when he saw her naked. I held my breath everytime they were intimate, expecting him to realise the scar wasn't there but it never came!

This book was very emotional and even the ending had me crying like a little baby, I found it very bittersweet despite the HEA it promised.

All in all, there were a few things that annoyed me but nothing that took away from my overall enjoyment of the book. 4 stars.

This was an amazing ending to the trilogy. We finally got to uncover who has been behind all the problems plaguing our heroes and heroines for years as well as discover more about the last red haired lady of the group, Francesca. I won’t say anything as it will give to much away. I leave it to you to uncover the secrets revealed in this fast paced page turner. I could not put this down and just flew through the book. I have discovered a new favourite author that will be an auto buy for me. Amazing job, keep up the great work!!

I have to say, on the one hand, it's refreshing for the male of the pairing to be the drama queen. But on the other hand.. wow, drama queen.

I think I've said in all my reviews that the highlight of this series is the strong female characters, and the friendships, and while I think this one didn't showcase as much of said friendship as the previous installments, we didn't really need it to. It had been well established. And it was actually sweeter to see the heroes fro, books one and two step into the limelight to support not only their partners but book three's heroine, too. We love a supportive friend group.

As for this book's hero, well. My complaint in book two was that character lacked the dimension of book one but I feel like this time Byrne went too far in giving this hero layers and angst. See aforementioned drama. But my struggle was also the dynamic of this relationship was complicated from the word go, with hidden identities and secrets, and nothing really made sense.. romantically. The sudden shift didn't make sense and it felt like some revisionist history was shoved down our throats to conveniently make it all work and I'll admit I didn't swallow, I choked.

What also didn't quite work for me was the big reveal of this secret society that was such a driving force behind all of the books leading upto this big confrontation. I appreciate that it's sort've addressed on-page to be pointless and frustratingly simple and or stupid but still.. I struggled with this.

The first half of this book is why this rating isn't lower. I felt it to be pretty strong, even if I rolled my eyes at some of the hero's behaviour and dramatic internal monologuing. Seeing the lengths the heroine was going, had already gone, for revenge, for those she loved; what she had turned herself into, become, and without knowing the how or why (at the time), it was also rather lovely to see how the hero appreciated it. Even if he was suspicious. Additionally I was definitely swept away by some of the chemistry and pull between these two before some of the masks came off. All of that really saved this. And with a weaker heroine it wouldn't have worked at all.. but she was truly the saving grace for this story and pairing; which is definitely the theme for most of this series. Sisters really are doing it for themselves. We love to see it.

While this wasn't an all-around win, rarely does Byrne disappoint to the point where I find no enjoyment at all in her stories. And I'm forever here for how she always gives us fierce heroines to champion. And that's just one reason I will continue to read this author.

This was my second book of the Devil You Know series, so I knew a little to expect from Kerrigan Byrne. She has a certain style of writing I've not encountered earlier. It is historical romance, with a definite edge to the stories. The main characters are certainly no saints and the gritty and gore of the old days are not disguised. Kerrigan keeps you on edge, when the story slowly unfolds. And there are layers upon layers in this story. Bot Felicia and the Devil of Dorset have a lot of secrets to hide.
I loved the chemistry between them and the way that Felicia is fearless in her guest to avenge her family. And of course, the Red Rogues do make an appearance, which is nice when you have read the other parts in the series as well. Another great read! Five out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

This is my second book from the author and I enjoy the storytelling ,which differentiates it from most regency romances. If you didn't read the previous books, you will miss some of the background of how the "red rogues" came together. Highly recommended.

Francesca Cavendish has molded her life around avenging the murder of her family and friends at a young age. Pulled from the wreckage of a massacre by an employee of the Mont Claire household, the two dedicated over two decades to molding the young girl formerly known as Pippa into a dashing Countess capable of infiltrating London's darkest secret society. Francesca has lived a life of relentless and reckless focus and she can feel herself closing in on the men responsible for destroying her hopes and dreams as a young girl. But when her path crosses that of the Devil of Dorset, the Crown's most dangerous spy, Francesca feels the first tickle of true passion, something she would have never believed possible having lost her first true love in the raid that killed her family. As the two realize they are going after the same target, will they be able to work together to bring down the villainous cult or will their passion destroy them?

VERDICT is this is a steamy romance read that will entertain and thrill fans of historical romances. I was captivated pretty quickly by Francesca Cavendish and the Devil of Dorset. The story moves quickly and the suspense makes this book worthy of binging in a day or two. Even though it is the third novel in a series, it can easily stand on its own as a story. I had not read the two previous novels, but plan to go back and do so!

"The Devil in Her Bed" was a decent story of revenge and love. The plot involving the Crimson Council was quite good. The villains in this story are quite repugnant. Francesca Cavendish and her fellow Red Rogues, Cecelia and Alexandra, are delightful characters. I am interested in reading the first two books in the series, which tell the stories of how Cecelia met her fiancé and Alexandra her husband.

However, the author goes overboard at times. For example, Chandler Alquist, the Devil of Dorset, spy and assassin with the British Secret Service, has been trying to obtain the necessary information to take down the main villain, Lord Kenway, for years. Francesca, Countess of Mont Claire, has been working for twenty years to avenge the Massacre of Mont Claire, which she barely survived, and has only recently discovered Lord Kenway was the mastermind behind the attack. Francesca and Chandler, working at cross-purposes, finally obtain the information needed to take down Lord Kenway and the Crimson Council. They are fleeing an abandoned subway station, and Francesca wants to keep Lord Kenway from escaping, when they succumb to the passion of the moment and engage in wild, uninhibited sex. Maybe the author wanted to fit in one more sex scene before the big reveal that will tear them apart, but considering all they have sacrificed to get to this point, the spontaneous episode of lovemaking does not make sense.

I received a copy of the e-book via NetGalley in exchange for a review.

I really enjoyed this latest by Kerrigan Byrne and checking in with the Red Rogues. In all honesty the pretending to be someone else trope usually doesn’t work for me but I really enjoyed how Byrne wrote the romance between Francesca\Pippa and Chandler. I did have a few issues, I am sick to death of the villains in romance novels being gay men who like bdsm and equating bdsm with like murder, it’s tired and I feel like so many authors use this and I just can’t deal anymore. Also Chandler is known as an assassin and a master of disguise but we never learn how that happens after he survives the attack at Mont Clare.

I will say I like this one better than the previous books and Francesca/Pippa is definitely my favorite heroine in the series. If you like old school historical romances that are epic then you’ll enjoy this book and this author.

Kerrigan Byrne's novels are just amazing for me. They are always filled to the brim with sassy and engaging heroines and alpha heroes who give me all the swoons. I was absolutely obsessed with The Devil in Her Bed and could not get enough of Chandler and Francesca.


What I loved more than anything was how empowering and strong Francesca was. She was a woman on a mission and was one of the strongest heroines I have read from Byrne. I also loved the banter between Chandler and Francesca. Their interactions were outright funny but also quite sexy where I could feel the simmering tension between them.

Overall, this story was sexy and suspenseful. I absolutely loved this novel so much! ~Ratula, 5 stars

Hidden identities, multiple intrigues and secrets, and both tragedy and ultimately triumph are all featured in Francesca's and Chandler's story. Layers are uncovered as the past, present, and future come together in their passionate relationship. I loved that the three women friends formed lifetime bonds in this series. Recommended.

I am STILL loving every book I read from the very talented KB!!! This book was no exception! The plot was twisted! Chandler and Francesca’s encounters were funny at first, and then became very steamy! Her stories have it all, humor, emotion, alpha males, strong females, and love! At this point, I will read anything she writes!!!

“Lord, but she could start an argument in an empty room.”

****Thanks to Net Galley for an advanced ecopy****

This was a delicious and satisfying read. Crazy chemistry between Francesca and the Devil of Dorset. I love both of their characters, they are both very well written and developed. So many feelings with this one. A wonderful end to the trilogy. I would read it again and again. My only complaint was I found myself skimming stuff about the Crimson counsel but their romance was so good it was worth it.

I adore Kerrigan Byrne - thank you so much for the early copy! I am so excited to have found historical romance at this point in time, there are so many authors to binge read and Byrne was one of my first.

I've loved reading the stories of the Red Rogues--each story has been interesting and filled with strong friendships and strong women. And as much as I've enjoyed each novel, I've officially found my new favorite Kerrigan Byrne in The Devil in Her Bed.



I've been insanely curious about the story of Francesca and this novel not only gives the history but gives me a heroine who is so fierce and independent and strong that I can't imagine another character topping her in my top favorite heroines. I loved her story--her bravery, sleuthing, and lack of effs to give filled my entire afternoon. I enjoyed being a fly on the wall as she solved the mystery of the slaughter of her childhood and 'seeing' Chandler become completely smitten by her. He really was the perfect partner for her--he had his own secrets, matched her strength and stubbornness and also had run out of effs to give--and reading his reactions to her was just so much fun.



As what I'm assuming is the final novel featuring the Red Rogues comes to an end, it was fun to see what Cecilia and Alexandra were up to and to see all three of them have their happily ever afters. And while I'm sad to see them go, I'm excited to explore even more of the characters and stories written by Kerrigan Byrne.

4.5 stars for this fabulous book. Francesca has harbored a secret for years - she survived the massacre at Mont Claire, but took Francesca’s place to have the means to seek revenge. She is really Pippa, Francesca’s friend who was in love with Declan that she thought died that day. However, he didn’t and fate brings them together again even though he doesn’t realize who she really is.

Hie identity has been hinted at in previous books, but there was more to be discovered about Declan Chandler. A great mystery and an even better romance made it hard to put this book down. It can be read as stand-alone, but is even better when you’ve read the books leading up to this.

Thanks to the publisher for a review copy via NetGalley.

I loved this story!

It is the third book in the Devil You Know trilogy and it tied up the loose ends from the others in the series – it had a great storyline too!

This book was really well written and it had me hooked until the very end. The characters were excellent, very well developed and I loved the detail – there was some really great interaction too! The characters ‘played’ their parts well and turned the story in to a lovely romance that was full of hope and longing.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and it is another fabulous release from this author! It is 5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended – loved it!

I requested to read and review this book from St. Martin Publishing Company. I loved this book will keep you guessing how things are going to go until the end. Francesca is strong and don't mess with her she will do whatever is necessary to protect the ones she loves. Chandler is chased by demons of the past. Its great to see what he can overcome if he wants to. This a powerful story about betrayal, sacrifice, love, mystery. And how about doing the right things came at a great price for some. Getting to read about them members of the Red Rogue Society will keep you on thr edge of your seat. This for a mature reader.