The Devil in Her Bed is a solidly written historical romance. The characters were developed rather well and their romance was off the charts.

I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I seriously love all Kerrigan's books.. She could write just about anything, and I would rush to the store and buy it immediately. I have come to expect certain things from her: bad boy heroes, strong heroines, a mystery to solve, and lots of hot, hot sexual tension.

Francesca is one of my favorite heroines of Kerrigan. She has suffered so much from the loss of her family, and she has spent years trying to track down the men who murdered them in front of her. This leads her into contact with the Devil of Dorset who has as many secrets as Francesca does. It's a constant battle between them with him trying to tell Francesca what to do, and her basically not listening to a thing he says. In the end, they have a common enemy and they will need each other to defeat them.

This isn't my favorite book by her, but it is still a solid story. I guessed some parts of the plot while others were a complete shock to me. She always keeps me guessing while I am reading, and that is my favorite part of her books. They give you so much emotion while also keeping you thoroughly entertained. Francesca is strong, witty, a free spirit who has such a big heart, and she was the rock star of this book. The Devil of Dorset is also a fun character, but he could be a little frustrating because of how often he wanted to tell Francesca what to do. I am glad she basically told him to screw off, and to fall in line. I love watching how much she puts him in his place. It's always fun to catch up with characters from previous books too. I adored getting glimpses of both Alexandra, Cecilia, and their men.

My only negative would be sometimes that Kerrigan's purple prose can get excessive, and in this book it grated on my nerves for maybe ten percent of the book. She is fabulous though. She rocks it every time. If you are already a fan then I think you will adore this book like all her others. If you are new to Kerrigan. Please do not start with this book, and I would recommend reading the books in order to get the most out of them.

Yes yes yes! I was super hesitant the first few chapters, as while I loved the backstory I was hesitant to see how this series would play off. I should have known better.

The Devil of Dorset and Francesca Cavendish were meant to be and the backstory definitely did not disappoint with them.

I always recommend reading the books in order for a series and this one is no different, if you loved the first two you'll love this one too.

This book was not for me. I liked the first few chapters about Pippa. It was harsh, but I thought the premise was good. However, I didn't like the way the story went after that. Francesca annoyed me. It took em a while to figure out who all the characters were, but that might have been because I didn't read the rest of the series.

I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.

I am slowly getting into more Historical Romance novels and I definitely think that this trilogy was the perfect one to get into as a first time HR reader! I think it is important to read from the beginning because they each continue to build on one another and in the end gives you such a great reading experience!

The Devil in Her Bed is the first book I have read by Kerrigan Byrne. I received an ARC for my honest opinion. In the opening chapters , I was introduced to Pippa, Lady Francesca and Declan Chandler. The Mont Clair massacre set the tone for the rest of the book. Twenty years later, Francesca and Chandler are trying to find out why the massacre happened and who was responsible. But there are many secrets that add to the intrigue. I enjoyed reading the mystery.

However, there are many references and interactions with Francesca’s friends, Alexandra and Cecilia —- commonly known as The Red Rogues because of their red hair. The three met at school and apparently a traumatic experience in their lives forged a “revenge” friendship. I have not read the first 2 books of the trilogy, so I was at a loss. One thing I have decided —- I WILL READ the first 2 books!

I recommend this book —- but read the first ones, too.

What an outstanding, surprising, and at times emotional story. It had a great start that pulled me in like right now. The people were easy to like and care about.
The part about the women who made up the Red Rogues was an interesting part of the story. They had dubbed each other to be like The Three Musketeers, for life. Francesca was one of those bold ladies; probably the boldest of the three. She'd also learned to be tough, shrewd and ruthless when needed. She had to become that way with added physical skills in order to deliver the revenge she was after. She definitely developed into one fierce, little warrior. Someone who was often underestimated because of her gender and her size. This was no brainless "little woman".
Chandler was quite the mystery in the beginning and at other times throughout. He had so many secrets too. None that I plan on revealing in this review. It's too good to spoil for other readers. One thing that did become clear as the story went on was that he was after revenge also.
Among some of the other good secondary people was Serena, the Romani woman. She added a lot to the story. She was there in the beginning of the story and I liked the phrase that she used about Chandler and Pippa. She always used to say that Pippa had the soul of dragon and Declan Chandler had the soul of a tiger.
There is plenty of action, and dangers in this story. One of the biggest dangers comes from the "cult" leader of the Crimson Council. He's one nasty piece of work and that leads into at least one "R" rated scene.
The "romance" was just as unusual as the whole story. I liked how things got worked out after a whole lot of pain and quite a few secrets get exposed. It kept me involved every step of this intense story.



"I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

From the very beginning of this enchanting trilogy there have been hints to what Francesca’s secret may be. As we all know the the Red Rogues all hold their dark secrets and have only each other to trust and depend on. That is until they each meet their match, the men who are not only equal to them in strength and will but will do anything to protect them and keep them safe.

Francesca Cavendish lost her whole family in a brutal murder and is the sole survivor of the massacre that she witnessed. She is the Countess of Mont Claire and is on a mission to find the ones responsible, the Crimson Council, an underground group who seems to have members in the highest ranks of society and is just about untouchable. But she is also hiding a very big secret of her own and it seems there is someone from her past who knows it and is on a mission to expose it.

The Devil of Dorset goes by many names and many aliases. No one knows who he really is or anything about his past. He is a spy who never backs away from a fight or a mission and is on a mission to end the Crimson Council, a mission that is just as personal to him as it is to Francesca.

This is a story that spans decades and not only warms your heart with the promise of love ever after, but the chemistry and heat is so intense that it will literally burn your eyes- and singe itself into your fantasies.

Kerrigan Byrne does an amazing job of bringing to life strong and passionate heroines with heroes who aren’t intimated by them but are able to match them in every aspect. So sorry to see this trilogy come to an end but can’t wait to see what Byrne has in store for us next!

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This historical novel was a lot darker than i expected. The author creates beautiful, tragic characters that survive a horrific, violent past that they vow to avenge. Devlin becomes obsessed with exposing Francesca while desiring her. She in turn leads a life of deception that once collides with Devlin, her world is not the same. While the romance and angst was 🔥, i felt Devlin did not allow himself to truly love and accept Francesca for who she truly was.
Overall, a novel worth reading.

The Devil in Her Bed is absolutely phenomenal! I am a big fan of Kerrigan Byrne and have read many of her books, and this time she has outdone herself. I fell in love with Declan and Pippa from the very beginning of the story and equally loved Chandler and Francesca. This story had me on an emotional rollercoaster-going from happy, to sad, to angry, to shock, and back around again. I never expected the twist at the end! What an awesome way to bring the whole story full circle! If you love deep, passionate historical romances, then you will adore this book! Keep them coming, Kerrigan Byrne! I can’t wait to read the next one!

Love Kerrigan Byrne! This series has been so lovely- sexy but also built on strong female friendships. This novel is based on secret identities, fear of the truth and family secrets. There is also a lot of action and danger in this series

I received a complimentary copy of The Devil in Her Bed in exchange for an honest review. Full disclaimer, I did not read the previous books in this series which may be the reason it took me so long to understand all of the plot twists and characters.

The premise of the book was great, and the first part really captivated me. However, once the storyline fast forwarded 20 years, I lost interest. I spent most of the time trying to figure out which character was which, and who was the friend and who was the foe.

I managed to finish the book, but it just wasn't a good fit for me. There were also several editing errors that were found throughout, Hopefully, they will be corrected before the book is released.

This is the 1st book I've read written by Kerrigan Byrne ; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the characters.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

The Devil in Her Bed
Devil You Know #3
Kerrigan Byrne
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He is a man of incredible power, moving in and out of shadows, back alleys, and ballrooms. He is at home in one place as in the other and they call him the Devil of Dorset. He is also one of the crowns most deadly weapons and a spy like no other. However when he sets his sights on the beautiful Countess of Mont Claire, Francesca Cavendish, he doesn't realized that he has finally met his match in so many different ways.

Francesca is a Countess by day and stalks her prey- those responsible for the death of her family- by night. What she didn't expect is to end up in the path of the devil himself, the Earl of Devlin. She has plenty of secrets of her own and he seems deterdmind to strip her down and lay her bare. Can her heart survive finding the love of her life and losing him when all is revealed?

Kerrigan Byrne is absolutely brilliant. This book drew me in from the get go and didn't let me out if it's clutches until long after I had finished reading it. This is who Kerrigan Byrne is. She will slowly take you uphill then drop you off of the top Boulder and leave you to fend for yourself. This was one amazing book. It is chalked full of suspense, greed, and evil. That crimson council is pure evil and those people have to be stopped. Francesca and Chandler can do it and together they will, but weather they can survive together at the end remains to be seen. This was such a fabulous book and I really enjoyed it. Ms. Byrne your book was a total breath of fresh air and I truly enjoyed it.

The intensity in the beginning of the book had my attention. I received a free copy of this book via NetGally and am voluntarily leaving a review.

ARC received for review

Great conclusion to the Red Rogues...except I wanted an epilogue about five years in the future. Francesca/Pip is determined to end the Crimson Council and find those who killed her family. Devlin/Declan/Chandler/he has a lot of names since he is a spy, but wants to out her as a fraud. Lots of action and adventure, some scenes with the other Rogues. Telephones...they have telephones. Like I said great book, but I needed that epilogue.

The Devil in Her Bed is a fitting conclusion to the Devil You Know series. The plot twists never end in this one! Pippa does seem to be a woman who doesn't need a man in this novel and Declan is quite the cad when he finds out her true identity as he must give up his childhood fantasies for a real woman. However, she kept her identity from him through the whole series, so...karma.

Truly enjoyed this entire series. Thank you to the author, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a powerful ending to a fantastic series. I was so glad to see Francesca get the ending she deserved, and I loved who the MMC turned out to be (and his connection to the previous book). Great, great book.

Another great novel in the Devil You Know series! I loved finding out Francesca's story. She is such a strong heroine. Learning who the Devil of Dorset was throughout the story was fascinating. Such great characters and how they dealt with their past traumas kept me riveted from beginning to end.

I can't say I was a huge fan of this book. Pippa is always just so mean to everyone but her friends. I never noticed it as much until this book. probably because she felt more a secondary character until now. She kind of ruined the book for me. It was pretty predictable who her romantic interest was. Kerrigan does love those twists.