The Devil in Her Bed is exquisitely written from the first page to the last. I couldn’t put it down, yet I did not want it to end. The stories of not only the main characters, but also the secondary characters, are compelling, believable, and heartwarming. The personalities weave in and out and crate a lovely pattern of intrigue and resolution.

Actually, this book isn't for me. After a few chapters, I decided not to finish reading. Although historical fiction is my favorite genre, I'll take a pass on this one. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Words can't describe how much I absolutely loved the final book in the Red Rogues/Devil You Know series .Francesca is a woman bent on revenge and has no problem sacrificing her reputation and even her life to avenge her family. We've been able to see her fiercely loyal and protective to those that she loves in the first two books and now we get to see where it started and exactly how deep it goes.

While trying to infiltrate a secret society to unmask who was behind the slaughter of her family twenty years ago she runs into her hero and they cannot explain how or why they are so attracted and drawn to each other. The hero is a mysterious and elusive spy with multiple identities who can sense that there is something about Francesca that he is drawn and is determined to find out her secrets.

There isn't too much that can be said without giving spoilers away but the love story between these two is filled with sexual tension and old tragedy that makes you cheer when they finally get their HEA.

If you're familiar with Kerrigan's writing style you would have been able to pick up on clues that she left throughout the previous books to predict twists and how the story would play out but even with being an avid reader she was able to give me a few that I wasn't expecting and made the book so much more enjoyable.

I think that this was an amazing ending to a great series and I hope that we are able to see more of the Red Rogues in the future and possibly have them interact with the Victorian Rebels characters.

This is the first book I have read in this series and I was able to follow most of the plot.

This started off well but the whole thing fell apart towards the end.

Francesca is an awesome heroine and the hero doesn't deserve her.

The lust was high but the love isuneven between them.It was a general disappointment.

I received a copy through Netgalley

A fitting end to The Devil you Know series. I adored these three fierce women and their loyalty and love for each other. I loved watching each win their HEA with the strong bold men who were their match in every way. Exciting plots, emotional twists and drool worthy romance make all three books must reads.

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I was unable to finish the book. The story did not hold my attention. I found it confusing and boring. I did not warm to Franchesca or Declan.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

This one was just meh. It was literally bland and middling. You could do better on here.

I so love Kerrigan Byrne and this was definitely a good end to this series. I loved the characters although I had to bring my mind to remembrance of some of the characters from the earlier books in the series. This indeed is Kerrigan Byrne and I liked seeing how the whole story transitioned to the HEA. Just a delightful read and truly enjoyed.

This book was crazy. The good kind of crazy. In true Kerrigan Byrne fashion, it grabs you in the first few pages and you are stuck. There is no way you're reading this prologue, thinking, meh, and walking away. Nope. Not happening. It is a hook and that is that. I fell in love with the heroine within the first few pages, and that did not fade. I adore her. She is bold and beautiful, and everything amazing.

The hero is similarly amazing. He has lived such a wild life. He has been through it. His story is tragic, but beautiful. I loved his story. I love him all the way from the beginning to the end. I loved him as a small boy, and I love him in the end. This book was a trial for me. I loved it, but it was a trial. I wanted to scream JUST TELL HIM!! BUT I get it. It is easy to say "everything would work out if you just communicate!!" from the outside. It is much more difficult when you are actually going through it.
The story is amazing. It is fully satisfying. The plot is engaging and fully concludes. It does not end on a cliffhanger. Seriously there are so many good things to say about this story. I could go on and on all day. I will stop so as not to be too wordy, but I really do have so much love for this story. I absolutely recommend that you grab this book.

This was a great historical romance that could be read as part of a series or as a standalone. I loved the complexities of the main characters who are drawn together despite secrets about their shared past. Other adjectives that I could use to describe this novel: Powerful, Intense, Hot! The only thing that unnerved me was the violence at the beginning of the book, but by the end I understood the reason for it. I can't wait to read another romance from this author. I received an advanced reader's copy from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Kerrigan Byrne is one of my favorite Historical Romance authors. She writes her heroes usually very damaged. This is absolutely true for this story's hero. The heroine of this book has been one of my absolute favorites. She is strong, focused, and ultimately one of the most kick *ss heroines I've read in any Historical Romance.

I have been so intrigued by Francesca's story since we were introduced to her in the first book in the Devil You Know series. These Red Rogues have been a joy to read and I have absolutely loved that they are strong willed women, that support each other no matter what. Chandler and Francesca twisted past allows them to learn and love, even as they attempt to champion over the Crimson Council. So many secrets are kept and revealed. So many ah-ha moments!

"Chandler wiped at the blood on his lip, staring at her mutely. Magnificent. Impressive. Brilliant. He couldn't find enough words to describe the sheer stunning gloriousness of her."

While this is a standalone, I feel this series should be read in order as we gather so much more background on each character and how the Red Rogues grew up.

I devoured this beauty in one day. Hands down loved it. Favorite Kerrigan Byrne heroine to date!

I love this series so much. I have waited on this book from the first book and it did not disappoint. This story is about the Devil of Dorset and Francessa. I love how Kerrigan Byrne's book have some dark twists because it keep you on your toes. This is the third book of the series and I would say it would be good to read all of them. I love the characters and the plots.

I’ve read several of Kerrigan Byrne’s novels, but none from this series. It is the third book in the series so I did fear I would possibly be a little lost. I was not. This story included most of the important information from the first two in the series so I didn’t feel out of step. What I didn’t even fathom was the horrific and depraved villainous group that three women had been determined to crush below their slippers, The Crimson Council.

The summary intrigued me, but it did leave much out. So much so, I am not entirely sure I can write this review without any spoilers. I am going to try.

Francesca Cavendish lost her entire world as a girl when a death brigade invaded her home and murdered almost everyone beneath the roof before it was set ablaze. Her body, mind, and soul craved revenge for the most heinous act. She’s waited twenty years for it all to come to fruition. When she can almost touch the ribbons attached to the guilty’s final demise, a man of many faces enters to reach for them with her.

The Devil of Dorset has gone by many names throughout his lifetime. Four different times he has entered Francesca’s life, all by different names and none of them were the name he was born with. As the Devil and Francesca find they have a common task to destroy The Crimson Council, the Devil wants Francesca far from any danger. She has spent decades of her life waiting to cut the council down and not even the Devil will stop her.

This story has so many twists and turns that I was afraid Byrne would never be able to bring the story to a clear conclusion. Yet, she did exactly that. With explosive and passionate love scenes, the danger Francesca places herself in, and the chances the Devil takes to keep her safe are felt deep down in your bones. I wish I could give this a million stars, it was just that fantastic. I have no trouble saying this is the best book I’ve read this year. If you love danger, passion, and revenge in your historical romance, this is the novel for you! Now, I must go back and read the firs two novels in the series, How to Love a Duke in Ten Days and All Scot and Bothered.

I received The Devil in Her Bed (Devil You Know, #3) for free. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Good ending to a good series. I read all three in one great gulp this weekend, and they meshed nicely, didn't overlap annoyingly or require too much knowledge from one book to the next

I loved this book so much! Amazing heroine. The chemistry and banter between the hero and heroine was fantastic. One of my favorite books by Kerrigan Byrne.

The Red Rogues are back and ready to take on the Crimson Council in The Devil in Her Bed, the third book in the Devil You Know series. This historical romance follows Francesca, a woman who survived an unfathomable tragedy in her youth. One of the only survivors of an attack that killed her family, Francesca lives for revenge and won’t rest until she uncovers the leaders of the Crimson Council, who she believes directed the attack on her home.

The Devil of Dorset is a spy who works for the crown. A man with a mysterious past, he goes by many names. As his path crosses with Francesca, neither can resist the attraction they feel. However, with many secrets, the past, and Francesca’s need for revenge standing in their way, does this pair have a shot at love?

I adored this series and felt that The Devil in Her Bed was a fantastic conclusion! Francesca is a fierce, smart, and strong protagonist. She doesn’t need to rely on anyone to reach her goals and loves a fairly independent life, though she is extremely connected to her two best friends, Cecilia and Alexandra. Francesca lives for revenge and is close to uncovering the leaders of the Crimson Council.

The romance between Francesca and the Devil of Dorset is fiery, sexy, swoon-tastic, and one of my favorite parts of the novel. Their connected past is so painful and tragic, and it has affected them in profound ways. They both live with secrets and are fueled by revenge. However, they both show vulnerability when they are together. They have so much chemistry, and it is clear that their feelings run deep.

I also love that characters from the first two books in the series have important roles in this story. The Red Rogues are a family, and they and their partners help Francesca seek her revenge. This found family aspect is another one of my favorite elements of the story, as is the depiction of strong, independent women. Francesca, Alexandra, and Cecilia are great friends and strong allies, and I loved watching their relationships deepen and expand.

The story is unpredictable, with one particularly shocking revelation. The plot highlights the corruptive nature of power and the dark side of society, and the deeper Francesca digs, the darker and more nefarious the Crimson Council’s intentions appear. Deceit, manipulation, murder, and more make for a suspenseful story filled with intrigue and tension. I like that, just when I thought I figured everything out about the characters and the Crimson Council, Byrne managed to shock me with plot twists and character revelations.

Kerrigan Byrne is a master storyteller with a knack for crafting well-layered and captivating stories with intriguing characters. I loved this series and am a bit sad that it’s over! Thanks so much to St. Martin’s Paperbacks and Kerrigan Byrne for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

I'd held a lot of anticipation for Declan and Francesca's book, but to be honest, their emotional arc got lost in the macro level plot drama that just takes up a lot of space. Their dynamic is good, but it doesn't take center stage, instead drowning in a whole bunch of the weirdest plot I've read in a while.

My main problem is that the villain is a super evil depraved mass murderer and then it's revealed that he’s also gay. It’s even vaguely suggested that he might be motivated to do what he did (murder, treason, etc.) because he’s gay. And that's just...not okay at all.

I received a digital advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Devil in Her Bed by Kerrigan Byrne is an excellent historical fiction romance that is the 3rd book in the awesome Devil You Know series. I loved How To Love a Duke in Ten Days and All Scott and Bothered, so I knew I just had to read this gem when it came out. I was not disappointed.

This latest book brings everything that I expect, and look forward to, in a book by Ms. Byrne:
1. strong, independent, feisty, fiery, and passionate female characters
2. witty, creative, dramatic, descriptive, and free-flowing prose, dialogue, and character interactions
3. excellent, intricate, and entertaining relationships, character development, and plots
4. and of course...chemistry, electricity, and magnetism abounds between the main female and male characters.

I love Pippa/Francesca. She is passionate, independent, intelligent, a force to be reckoned with, determined, cunning (because she has to be), a fighter, and I love her!

I love how this is not just a “romance series”. This series has so much more. There is a darker, more serious undertone, and the author doesn’t shy away from some of the heavier subject matter from this time, and she balances this perfectly with the wit, passion, emotion, and humor throughout. What the reader is left with is truly an inspiration for every romance novelist to look towards for inspiration.

I loved this book just as much as its predecessors and I cannot wait to see what Ms. Byrne cooks up next.

5/5 stars enthusiastically

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this excellent ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR, Instagram, and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 3/9/21.

4.5*

What a fantastic and unique story! The book starts off with Francesca and Declan as kids in a heart pounding scene where they lose everything dear to them. Years later, Francesca has become a sort of superhero, and Declan a spy. They each must infiltrate the worst secret society in London to tear it down and avenge the horrors of their childhood.

I appreciate how different this book is from many others in its genre. Francesca is a modern day woman; she can kick some ass, is strong, opinionated, and independent. Her personality holds true throughout the whole story.

Kerrigan Byrne gives us quite an adventure, from heartache, great suspense, deception, obsession, jealousy, etc. My only issue was the role Francesca played as an imposter; it went on for too long. The deception because of it was frustrating and it was hard for me to believe that the love she shared was true. It bordered on narcissistic to where she didn't care that her love interest was enamored with someone else - the person she portrayed. How is that genuine? It does work itself out in the end and it's done quite well.

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review The Devil in Her Bed by Kerrigan Byrne.

I have been excited for Francesca and her story since I read How To Love A Duke in Ten Days. This book answered everything and more. I adored this book. Kerrigan Byrne answers all the questions and makes me wish I could be a Red Rogue. The hero is divine. The story is just wonderful. I laughed, I cried. I didn’t want it to end. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys romance or just well written stories. Just read this book and this series and all of her books, they don’t disappoint.