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A Deal With The Devil by Elizabeth O'Roark

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smuttymcbookface's review

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Things I liked:

The banter and jokes
The honest self-reflection on past relationships
The fake dating tropes
The balance of daily struggles and looking on the bright side
How demanding and forthright Hayes was
The spicy scenes

Things I wasn't so keen on:

I'm not sure I really felt the spark until way later, when we were supposed to feel it all along? Even with all the banter, the only thing she seemed to like about Hayes was his attractiveness
Tali apparently being a ridiculously hot 10/10, but being completely unaware the whole book
The awful book paralleling her situation

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hjb_128's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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poupimali's review

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funny lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I laughed so hard that I cried a few times.
Tali is one of the best sassy bitter mouthy FMC. She is hilarious and gives as good as one gets.
Hayes is that icy distant guy who absolutely needs to be kicked.
Perfect combination.

My only regret is:
What about the beach house??? Because I would have love that they ended there 😍

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h_gordon's review

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emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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susanpevensie's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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hazelgirl21's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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sdupont's review

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emotional funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow I could not put this book down! I really really enjoyed this one, it was a perfect mix of emotion/vulnerability, pining/lust, and banter. *Chef’s kiss* to this boss assistant romance!! Tali and Hayes have a great dynamic, one that I loved seeing develop into a friendship and more over time. I love when the MMC is head over heels and wants to do anything and everything for the FMC and Hayes definitely delivers even if it is a little under wraps. I think Tali and Hayes’s respective baggage and histories were very realistic particularly how they served as barriers to them committing. The third act breakup definitely had me in my feelings which made the grand gesture all the more rewarding. I absolutely recommend this book and am excited to continue on in the series!

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mj1996's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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plsnotanotherdamselindistress's review

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lighthearted

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It had some good scenes in it that made this not entirely the standard grumpy boss romance book(e.g. one scene that stands out for me is

when he begs for her to let him eat her out.

)

But this is not a realistic love story...bc how love interest acts at the beginning would definitely be harassment at the work place and his behavior is not cute or edgy but he behaves like a douche, even if it was "just pretend" I did not so much enjoy the beginning, I just did not think it worked perfectly for this story, but the rest I did enjoy.

Spice quantity and quality: 2/5 (the only outstanding part is the thing in the spoiler the rest is okay, little bit boring and not that much)

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bookstosoothethesoul's review

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emotional

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

I had a good time with this one. I really enjoyed how both of them were unused to other people caring for them so it was really sweet to see both of them step into that role for each other. I loved their banter. It was really funny to see them caring for each other through sass rather than straight up softness. Seeing her joking about poisoning him while making sure he takes his vitamins and eats well was such a joy. The author really showed us how well they fit together which made the ending very satisfying.

I enjoyed the B plot with her family as well as the main plot. It's easy to slip into a role with your family and not know how to step out of it when it no longer fits. I loved how none of her family members were caricatures. When the issues are finally talked about they respond like normal people with their own motivations and struggles. It was very realistic.

My one quibble is that I wish the story was told through dual pov. The author did a great job of showing us what Hayes was feeling most of the time but I do feel like we lost something not getting to see his pining in full force.

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