A good series.
Just a great read with emotions,drama,action,adventure,angst,mystery and romance.
Really enjoyed the story.
Voluntarily reviewed.

This book was a gripping emotional rollercoaster ride. I was hooked from beginning to end. Francesca has been on a mission of revenge since she was a small child. The Devil of Dorset on the same mission. The plot was ripe with tension, loyalty and love. It had me spellbound with the darkness they fought against not only externally, but internally as well. Each character was well developed and intriguing. The pace kept you turning the pages with a rich storyline. Although I did not read the previous books in the series I did not feel lost in the storyline. It did make me want to go back and read the other two now for sure.

I have a love hate relationship with this. One hand I love the revenge plot, betrayal, and steamy plot that kept me glued to the pages. On the other, the relationship between Francesca (who is actually Pippa in disguise) and Declan had me pulling my hair. There was hot sexual chemistry sure… but the majority of the novel, the Devil of Dorset thought Francesca was the girl of his childhood who he loved and lost. While Pippa was someone he had previously referred/thought of as his adopted sister and stated that she 'bothered' him. So when it was revealed who Francesca really was, Declan's reaction to discovering her deceit made him a new member of my shitlist.

It was quite clear to see Pippa was never a real option for him and he seemed more brokenhearted that he lost his childhood crush than their friendship. It was Francesca this, Francesca that. Pippa never once crossed his mind unless a question was brought up about her. I don't know… his words and actions didn't sit well with me and to be completely honest, I was quite disgusted by his behavior. Pippa deserved better and I was more than a little annoyed how he did a complete 180 at the end of the novel and professed he loved the real Pippa. Ugh. Give me a fucking break. Considering everything that has happened thus far, it was entirely unbelievable and it made me stop caring for the characters altogether. I would have much rather had Ferdinand lived through the stampede and made his proclamation come true by making Pippa a real countess. There was real potential there.

Nevertheless, it was still an enjoyable read and would highly recommend to all you historical romance readers out there despite my thoughts on the shittastic hero who didn't deserve the love and attention of Pippa.

The Devil In Her Bed was a fitting end to this wonderful trilogy. I’ve been waiting to devour Francesca’s story from the get. It did not disappoint. I loved watching her let her guard down, be vulnerable and fall in love under dangerous circumstances. I figured out the twists before they were revealed but that in no way took away from my enjoyment of the book. I’m going to miss the Red Rogues they captured my heart with their fierce loyalty and love for one another. If you haven’t read this series I highly recommend that you do. They are amazing.

Loved this book! This series was good and this last book is no exception. It had excitement, action and romance. There are surprising secrets. I highly recommend this book, you won’t be disappointed.

This Historical Romance story had good character and storyline development which made this book a very enjoyable read!

Kerrigan Byrnes writes tales of heartache and lost chances. The plot twists and turns before you get to the HEA. This book is no exception. Declan, the Devil of Dorcer, and Francesca survive a horrible childhood tragedy only to be reunited twenty years later. Loved it!

England - 1872 and 1892

1872 - Pippa Hargrave, the daughter of two staff members at the Mont Clair estate, has loved Declan Chandler almost from the moment he arrived as a bedraggled waif several years ago. But she discovers that he loves Francesca, the daughter of Lord Cavendish, owner of the estate. As she grieves over seeing them together one day, horsemen ride to the estate, intent on killing all of the inhabitants. Declan and Pippa escape, but are separated. Pippa is saved by another servant, the Romani woman known as Serana who tells her that Declan was shot in the back.

1892 - Lady Francesca Cavendish, formerly Pippa Hargrave, has become the talk of the ton with her apparent free-living lifestyle. But, in reality, Francesca is intent on revenge on the men who murdered everyone at the Mont Clair estate. With the help of her friends, who have formed the Red Rogue Society, Francesca is back in London to find the murderers. Lady Alexandra Atherton, the new Duchess of Redmayne and Miss Cecelia Teague, engaged to the Lord Chief Justice, attended school on the Continent, and formed their society. They have discovered, thanks to Cecelia's betrothed, that the Crimson Council, a secret organization, has been responsible for horrible acts, possibly including the Mont Clair Massacre. Francesca has been training for years for the opportunity to exact her revenge for the deaths of all those she loved.

The Devil of Dorset has been observing Lady Francesca from a distance. A spy for the Secret Services, he is curious about her actions - actions which are unseemly for a countess. He also has another reason to watch her, he doubts her identity. The fact that she has, in a short period of time, become known for her exploits with a variety of men has the Devil wondering what she is truly trying to accomplish. But the Devil of Dorset isn't just interested in Francesca because he's a spy, he is also Declan Chandler, curious to know how Francesca survived the massacre.

Once Francesca and Declan (known to her as the Marquess Drake) meet, it isn't love at first sight. For Francesca, the attractive marquess seems to be awfully interested in her. Why is he asking so many questions? As much as she is attracted to him, Francesca has a mission to complete, and no man is going to stop her. For Declan, he doesn't want Francesca to get caught up in the dangerous dealings he's been investigating. But how to keep her from discovering his background, and, more importantly, how can he keep this determined woman from endangering her life?

The dangers involving the Crimson Council are more horrible than Francesca could possibly imagine. Fearless, she will infiltrate them via an invitation from the obviously dangerous Lord Kenway. Despite warnings from her Rogue friends, as well as Drake/Declan, Francesca will put herself in danger to get the answers she has searched for years - who ordered the Mont Clair Massacre, and why?

THE DEVIL IN HER BED is, at times, horrifying in its sinister incidents both past and present. It's also a poignant love story of two people who have witnessed great sadness as children. There are several scenes that will be difficult to read. The mystery behind the massacre is eventually revealed, but how will it affect the relationship between Francesca/Pippa and Declan?

I received an ARC of The Devil In Her Bed by Kerrigan Byrne from Netgalley. Pippa Hargrave and Declan Chandler are two people fighting the same fight, against the same people , not knowing the other, yet have known each other since they were children. This book is heart wrenching and gut rippng in it's emotional impact. It is mesmerizing in it's descriptive nature. A one of a kind story.

Francesca Cavendish, the Countess of Mont Claire, is the last unmarried Red Rogue. In truth, she is an imposter posing as the countess. Francesca plans to destroy The Crimson Council, the secret society responsible for her family’s death. She happens upon the only person who can expose her as an imposter. Can Francesca convince Declan to help bring down The Crimson Council? Or will her last secret shatter any possibility of a relationship?
Declan Chandler works as a spy for the British secret service. He is known as The Devil of Dorset. Chandler suspects the woman posing as the Countess of Mont Claire is a fake. He intends to learn why she is pretending to be someone she is not. However, Francesca courts danger by gaining The Crimson Council’s attention. What secrets will Chandler hide from Francesca? Can he protect Francesca from The Crimson Council’s evil?
Francesca is hardly the damsel-in-distress type. She is a strong and forthright woman, one who is not afraid to stand on her own. I like Francesca’s foresight and cleverness. She purposely conditioned her mind and body to take on the secret society that murdered her family. Francesca willingly used any ploy to achieve her goals. What I admire the most about Francesca is her loyalty and dedication towards the people she loves. She would literally move heaven and hell to help and protect her Red Rogue sisters.
Kerrigan Byrne is a master at writing wounded hero types. And Chandler is no exception. He is a man hardened and shaped by his traumatic past. I admire Chandler’s ability to assume roles. He embraces the role which allows it to become real. What I love the most about Chandler is how Francesca allows him to reclaim some of his humanity. He is used to living in the shadows and hunting down the monsters who would prey on the weak. She shows him that he is not that monster he believes himself to be.
THE DEVIL IN HER BED is book three in Kerrigan Byrne’s historical romance series, DEVIL YOU KNOW. I suggest reading this series in order, especially to understand the heroine’s close bonds with her two friends. I love how the couples from the previous two books play important roles throughout the story.
THE DEVIL IN HER BED is a thrilling yet breathtaking conclusion to a wonderful series. I am sad to see this one end. I cannot wait to see what new stories Kerrigan Byrne has in store for us readers!

Excellent conclusion to Kerrigan Byrne’s “Devil You Know” trilogy.

Ms. Byrne wove an exciting end to this series. Having read #1 and #2 The Devil in Her Bed answered my lingering questions and tied up the loose ends of the mysterious Crimson Council that had me anxiously anticipating this book. Francesca/Pippa was quite the heroine...What a spitfire! I loved having her childhood story to feel connected to her and rooting for her revenge.

I enjoyed the chemistry between her and The Devil of Dorset/Chandler/Declan. I will say the reason I made this a 4 star and not 5 is, again as I did in her previous two books, I had a bit of a tough time keeping up with all the nicknames and other disguises/personas for each character. With multiple characters and each having at least 1 (sometimes more) nicknames/personas it was tough to really submerse myself in the story without feeling like I was often pausing to think who was who. That being said, I did really enjoy continuing the Red Rogues’s story and would definitely recommend to a friend.

Special thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for inviting me to read this ARC. Expected publish date is March 9, 2021.

The Devil In Her Bed, pssst...it's a must-read, is a magnificent historical romance by Kerrigan Byrne. Ms. Byrne has turned out a book that is well-written, BUT, it's the characters that make this story shine. After a horrific event, the lone survivor, Pippa, goes into hiding. Lord Drake is a spy with many names and disguises, what he wants most is to take down the people that killed those he loved. Pippa and Drake's story is packed with drama, humor, melt your e-reader heat, action and suspense. I loved this book and look forward to my next book by Kerrigan Byrne. The Devil In Her Bed is book 3 of the Devil You Know Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Book 3 in the Red Rogue series, this was a good way to end it. Francesca’s backstory was less dark than Alexandra’s but it was interesting to see it play out in current day. The Crimson Council was finally revealed in detail and her connection to Chandler was unexpected but intriguing. Their connection was full of chemistry and I liked it better than Cecilia’s story.


Thanks to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the arc.

Kerrigan Byrne is one of my favorite authors. The Devil in her bed did not disappoint. The plot kept me involved and the relationship of the Red Rogues is so very heartwarming. The loyalty they and their significant others share is what I enjoyed most in this book. I wished I could have given the book 4 1/2 stars as Ms. Kerrigan is a wonderful storyteller. I didn't feel the connection between the H and h as in her other books is the reason for my less than 5 star choice. I'm looking forward to reading the other reviews and all of Ms. Kerrigan's other endeavors. All in all this is a delightful book.

Kerrigan Byrne does it again and again and again. She is the queen of dark historical romance and she does it so well.

I have speed through this series and have been so excited for Francesca's book, and I was not disappointed in her story arc, or that of the Devil of Dorset.

Francesca has been the most elusive of the heroines of this series. She's a bit more prickly, and I wasn't exactly sure what her backstory really was to get a good feel on her. While her story was dark, it didn't feel as triggering as Alexandra's (in the first book) or as tenderhearted as Cecilia's (second book). This one was pretty dark though, especially as we learn more of the Crimson council as well as the Devil of Dorset's crazy backstory that is also intertwined with Francessa/Pippa's.

There is plenty of heat between these two, but a lot of heart,

4 stars

Lady Francesca aka Frankie is the last Red Rogue standing as her two other friends have found love, but nothing can deter her from finding revenge. Frankie has overcome the devastating loss of her whole family at a young and tender age, but this hardened her, forcing her to learn to become a fierce, independent woman with quite a reputation. She uses her skills to find out the truth about what has happened and won’t let anything or anyone get in her way. She soon meets up with the master chameleon, the Devil of Dorset, who seems to be on a similar path of revenge, although his truths seem to cast doubt upon some of young Frankie’s memories. Their quest for answers leads them on a merry adventure with intrigue intertwined with steamy romance. But both Frankie and her “ghost” companion are strong leads which makes for lots of drama as they both think they are right. This is the final book in this trio and by far the most steamy but there is a lot of heartache too with some tough subject matter for both leads to overcome. It’s nice to see familiar characters but you do not need to read the other books to enjoy this one, although I highly recommend them. 5 stars. I received an arc copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review

This book really challenged me - it challenged me to love a heroine who was just about as alpha as it gets. Kerrigan Byrne - like she always does writes a book that defies convention. In this book she flips the script and gives us a woman who is basically a female batman. Not batgirl, not cat woman. - Batman.

Francesca has made finding the people who killed everyone she loved and taking revenge against them. She is not particularly likeable. She is hard, grumpy, and doesn't particularly like most people and almost no men. She is, however, fiercely loyal And when she loves you, she will do anything to keep you safe. She's built a life on a foundation of pain and lies with only one goal in mind.

Chandler is an assassin who has died more than once and keeps getting pain out of life. He has also made it his life's goal to find revenge. He's focused on Francesca for many reasons - mainly because he wants to know who she really is. He was very much in love with Francesca when their lives were torn apart - and thought she was dead for a long time.

The secrets and lies between Chandler and Francesca make their finding a way to be together very much in doubt. Even with this being a romance, I was sure it was going to have a typical happy ending (spoiler alert <spoiler> it does</spoiler).

I will say that this is a satisfying conclusion to the series - but you have to get past in your mind what a female lead in a romance typically is. She really is a Victorian era batman or Boadicea or whatever tough as nails, hardened, alpha archetype you want to envision.

This is extremely well written and will keep you engaged to the very end.

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, but these opinions are all my own.

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book 3 in the Devil you know series. I thought this was a good conclusion to the trilogy. We finally learn more about Francesca’s history and she finally found a man who she could love. I enjoyed the read a great deal it was well done.

The Dev in her Bed by Kerrygan Byrne, published by St. Martins Press, is book three in her The Dev You Know Series.
The storyline is set in the 1872ties and tells Pippa Hargrave and Declan Chandler's heartwrenching story.
She's the only survivor of a big , lets call it thing, and she vowes revenge. She becomes Lady Fransca and lives a very different life.
A special treat is this historical romance, excellent written, captivating, unpztdownable. A great read, I recommend the book, 5 stars.

There was too much plot in this book that it dwarfed the romantic elements. I didn’t even understand *exactly* what the Crimson Council stood for. Desire, orgy? It was a cult that I didn’t even get. I skimmed over some of the plot as it took much of the book, which is fine, but the plot and the reveal was lackluster.

Second problem was that Francesca’s identity to Chandler was revealed way too late for me to even remotely believe that Chandler grew to love Pippa. Throughout the book and his inner monologue, Chandler craves for Francesca and her purity and fragility. He loved the idea of her, and the memory of her. I never saw Chandler interact with Pippa in a new light away from Francesca’s shadow. He loved a shadow, a ghost. I thought Pippa/Francesca loved Chandler way too much which he did not deserve.

This gets added when Francesca decides to stay as Francesca even when the revenge/justice is completed. I would have liked for her to symbolically shed Francesca and regain the little girl (Pippa) that was left in the woods. Her whole life was consumed with justice rightfully, but her name would always be a reminder. It did feel she was living someone else’s life and continued to do so because Chandler loved Francesca, and she wanted to keep him. It felt as if, to a degree, they both loved the past versions of each other—Pippa loved Declan, and Chandler loved Francesca.

In short, the plot was messy and the romance—even messier.