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dafratello's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
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
4.5
amylferg's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
ryleighm08's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
***SPOILERS***
This is a quick and easy read. It’s cute and funny. There were certain parts the author could’ve dived deeper into but that doesn’t necessarily take away from the overall experience. Gemma clearly had trust issues but I mean I can’t really blame her. It was interesting to see how every little thing Ben did she found suspicious because of her past relationship. I would recommend this to someone who wants to read a short, comical, and light hearted book.
This is a quick and easy read. It’s cute and funny. There were certain parts the author could’ve dived deeper into but that doesn’t necessarily take away from the overall experience. Gemma clearly had trust issues but I mean I can’t really blame her. It was interesting to see how every little thing Ben did she found suspicious because of her past relationship. I would recommend this to someone who wants to read a short, comical, and light hearted book.
lilalovesbookss's review against another edition
4.0
I adore this series, and Ben and Gemma were a great addition! The one thing I will say that’s an issue: they had the same fight/ same reason so many times. I get the need to prove Gemma has trust issues, but still, I think it could have been proved in a different way each time.
theeclecticreview's review against another edition
5.0
In book three of the Devil series, it's a baiting game between a man who lives to torture her and a woman who believes the worst in him.
Working in a cutthroat man’s world as a lawyer, Gemma is determined to be the first female partner in her firm. Unfortunately, she has to work with her handsome nemesis, Ben Tate, on a sexual discrimination case. The long hours are grueling and the sexual chemistry comes to a head, but there is no way it will work. She’s been there and has been burned.
It's amazing how our past shapes our lives and Gemma and Ben are no exception. Gemma trusts no one and Ben is afraid to commit. Gemma is lonely and has a fucked up past with an asshole of a father she has never forgiven who screwed her mother over during their divorce. Her first reason to not trust men and become a ruthless advocate for women in divorce cases. Her second reason is her first job where she was lied to and made a scapegoat. Needless to say, Gemma keeps pushing Ben away, but he is determined to get her to open up. Gemma is lonely but fierce as she fights an uphill battle in her profession. Her bosses are slimy jerks and I wondered many times why she would want to make partner with men who didn’t have her back. My heart went out to her many times as she felt the need to tell Ben she had plans during the holidays when she was actually staying at work by herself. Unfortunately, Ben needs to come clean about a few things himself and I felt bad for Gemma when he never invited her to meet his family. He’s had a sad past himself with the loss of his father at a young age and taking care of his mom and brothers. Ben is actually a great guy when he finally gets to know Gemma and sticks around after shooting down all of her paranoid accusations about his life. He’s arrogant, sexy, and a hopeless romantic. His final actions are definitely questionable and will take a lot to get Gemma to forgive him, but he comes through in flying colors.
I loved this enemies-to-lovers, work romance. The verbal attacks and sexy banter are stimulating and kept me on edge throughout as I couldn’t wait until these two sealed the deal and, boy, was it worth it. I’m also a big fan of a book told from the woman’s point of view. It makes it so much more interesting to me to slowly unwrap what the man is thinking. Give this beautiful and unbeatable story a try. It won’t disappoint.
Thank you to Ms. O’Roark for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
Working in a cutthroat man’s world as a lawyer, Gemma is determined to be the first female partner in her firm. Unfortunately, she has to work with her handsome nemesis, Ben Tate, on a sexual discrimination case. The long hours are grueling and the sexual chemistry comes to a head, but there is no way it will work. She’s been there and has been burned.
It's amazing how our past shapes our lives and Gemma and Ben are no exception. Gemma trusts no one and Ben is afraid to commit. Gemma is lonely and has a fucked up past with an asshole of a father she has never forgiven who screwed her mother over during their divorce. Her first reason to not trust men and become a ruthless advocate for women in divorce cases. Her second reason is her first job where she was lied to and made a scapegoat. Needless to say, Gemma keeps pushing Ben away, but he is determined to get her to open up. Gemma is lonely but fierce as she fights an uphill battle in her profession. Her bosses are slimy jerks and I wondered many times why she would want to make partner with men who didn’t have her back. My heart went out to her many times as she felt the need to tell Ben she had plans during the holidays when she was actually staying at work by herself. Unfortunately, Ben needs to come clean about a few things himself and I felt bad for Gemma when he never invited her to meet his family. He’s had a sad past himself with the loss of his father at a young age and taking care of his mom and brothers. Ben is actually a great guy when he finally gets to know Gemma and sticks around after shooting down all of her paranoid accusations about his life. He’s arrogant, sexy, and a hopeless romantic. His final actions are definitely questionable and will take a lot to get Gemma to forgive him, but he comes through in flying colors.
I loved this enemies-to-lovers, work romance. The verbal attacks and sexy banter are stimulating and kept me on edge throughout as I couldn’t wait until these two sealed the deal and, boy, was it worth it. I’m also a big fan of a book told from the woman’s point of view. It makes it so much more interesting to me to slowly unwrap what the man is thinking. Give this beautiful and unbeatable story a try. It won’t disappoint.
Thank you to Ms. O’Roark for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
abidavisf's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Devil You Know is a fun and easy romance that you can race through, but ultimately lacked as much depth as it set up. There was a lot more potential to learn more about Ben, find out what happened to Gemma’s old colleagues (probably nothing but seeing Meg and nothing happening was anticlimactic), or even just more about the conversations that Ben and Gemma have rather than just the sex.
My interest has been piqued for the next book in the series, but I don’t think I’ll be running to it.
My interest has been piqued for the next book in the series, but I don’t think I’ll be running to it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
nehalism's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
nessreads11's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.5 stars
have i already said that i’m obsessed with this series? yeah, i have but i’m saying it again, i’m. obsessed. i can’t get enough.
ahh gemma and ben, let me count the ways you instantly hooked me. i love a good enemies to lovers romance and this was simply delicious. the banter was fantastic, the chemistry was through the roof, and the heat was scorching. gemma and ben were so incredibly good together and they brought each other much needed happiness. i just love how gemma was able to let ben in and completely trust him, it was so beautiful. i loved these two so freaking much.
the devil you know was an amazing workplace romance that left me giddy. i loved this book just like the previous two. this series has taken over my life and i’m not mad about it.
sophieshelves's review against another edition
5.0
I did not thing any thing was going to top the previous book in the series, but omg this one was the best one yet.