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moonlight_library's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first (actual) paranormal romance (and i believe my first ARC too) and I couldn't be happier! Between the longing, the tension, the plot twists! I was on the edge of my seat and couldn't put the book down! Through each chapter I found myself really rooting for Cam and Giselle as they try to navigate through the obstacles put in front of them. With each looming threat I couldn't wait to see the moment that they could truly be together in happiness! I can't wait for the next book in the series!
mkr_author's review against another edition
3.0
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
The synopsis sounded so interesting, but it ended up not being my cup of tea style-wise.
While I generally like descriptive writing, it felt like the wrong things were being focused on. Example, the main character is in the heat of a moment and focused on that her panties were new because he gave her a raise?? This did ease up a bit later in the book, but still felt like there were more obvious things to be focused on.
I didn't feel like there was any plot or major problem to interest me into wanting to keep reading. It was basically Cam is bored, and has obsessive repetitive thoughts.
It wasn't until around chapter 7 that anything really happened, and it was resolved just as quickly. There were "bad guys", but at no point did they ever feel like they were a threat or would pose some kind of actual problem.
I almost DNF, and ended up skimming most of the book after that point.
I did think it was interesting that there was only one time jump, and the rest was one flowing scene. It gave it a bit of a soap opera vibe, and that the chapters were there to give the reader stopping points if needed.
If you're just starting to get into smut, and like soap operas, then this is a good start
The synopsis sounded so interesting, but it ended up not being my cup of tea style-wise.
While I generally like descriptive writing, it felt like the wrong things were being focused on. Example, the main character is in the heat of a moment and focused on that her panties were new because he gave her a raise?? This did ease up a bit later in the book, but still felt like there were more obvious things to be focused on.
I didn't feel like there was any plot or major problem to interest me into wanting to keep reading. It was basically Cam is bored, and has obsessive repetitive thoughts.
It wasn't until around chapter 7 that anything really happened, and it was resolved just as quickly. There were "bad guys", but at no point did they ever feel like they were a threat or would pose some kind of actual problem.
I almost DNF, and ended up skimming most of the book after that point.
I did think it was interesting that there was only one time jump, and the rest was one flowing scene. It gave it a bit of a soap opera vibe, and that the chapters were there to give the reader stopping points if needed.
If you're just starting to get into smut, and like soap operas, then this is a good start
booksrbecca's review against another edition
4.0
I was in an ARC group for this book! Just know this review is completely honest.
Here’s the deal... I can’t rate this book a 5 for two main reasons.
1. The writing style is not my cup of tea. Not to say that it is bad, but I generally enjoy a more “adult” or “sophisticated” writing style. This was more YA with adult topics.
2. There wasn’t really a conflict, or at least not a big one that would extend through the series. Effectively, I am not sure what future books in this series would be about.
That being said, I would read future books in this series. If you were a fan of the tv show Lucifer, this might be a good read for you. There are certainly parallels between this book and that show with it being a book about a demon coming to Earth and enjoying Earthly pleasures.
Overall, I would recommend this book to people who are interested in the paranormal romance genre.
Here’s the deal... I can’t rate this book a 5 for two main reasons.
1. The writing style is not my cup of tea. Not to say that it is bad, but I generally enjoy a more “adult” or “sophisticated” writing style. This was more YA with adult topics.
2. There wasn’t really a conflict, or at least not a big one that would extend through the series. Effectively, I am not sure what future books in this series would be about.
That being said, I would read future books in this series. If you were a fan of the tv show Lucifer, this might be a good read for you. There are certainly parallels between this book and that show with it being a book about a demon coming to Earth and enjoying Earthly pleasures.
Overall, I would recommend this book to people who are interested in the paranormal romance genre.
theartsybookwitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
“ ‘I think we allow ourselves to indulge because we deserve it.’ ”
Cambian and Giselle are a thousand times perfect together.
I knew I would love The Devil You Know from the title alone. But add demons, angels, Lucifer and spice? Automatic 5 stars.
This is my first by Nicole Northwood and was so impressed.
I loved her writing style and the way you fall in love with the Hedonism world. Everything from the way the aesthetics paint a vivid picture in your mind, to the characters themselves.
Cam and Giselle are such powerful characters, but together, they’re incredible. From the moment we first meet them, it’s obvious of their chemistry.
And don’t even get me started with the bathroom scene? Lives rent free.
The Devil You Know is book one in her Hotel Heat series, and I can’t wait for book 2!
Highly recommend for any paranormal romance lover
“ ‘I can come back later with handcuffs and taser if you want.’ “
“Friends will help you bury a body. Best friends will take care of it for you.”
“ ‘It’s not about guilt, Giselle. It’s about the fact that I’m f*cking falling for you.”
Tw // explicit sexual encounters, smoking, drinking, blood, stabbing, assault, mentions of murder
📸 Edit is mine, photos from Pinterest & Maleficent (2014)
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Drug use, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death and Murder
vv_books's review against another edition
3.0
I was so excited when the book started, I love reading about the Sins and Hell and the Sin of Lust is my favourite. However, after a few chapters my excitement wore off. I never felt any real connection between Cam and Giselle and the only character that was fleshed out and that I enjoyed was Cam. He and some of the cool twists are what my 3 stars are for.
I received an advance review copy for free via BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free via BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
tianabooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
If you're someone who's looking for an easy-to-follow paranormal romance, then The Devil You Know is a good place to start! This was quite the entertaining read and, at times, it felt like watching an episode of a tv series. Several events are taking place one after the other so there isn't any time wasted in terms of the timeline. Some scenes were funny and I have to admit some of these nicknames made me cackle (perfect choice).
I think the issue I encountered was that it felt as if we were missing - something - about the main couple. Some parts were narrated and not shown and, using the tv show analogy, it felt as if we picked up somewhere in the middle of season one and we missed the first few episodes. Which meant I couldn't fall in love with them the way I wanted to (a fact that made me sad because I was really excited for them). Moreover, as things were taking place literally in the span of one night at least until 50% through the book, the way the relationship progressed felt a bit rushed for me. Maybe a bit more development and more past interactions to establish Cam and Giselle's chemistry and the significance of their relationship would've added more to this! At least for me of course. More of a build-up would've made all the difference! :)
The steaminess score was high with this one! So surely keep an eye out for that.
Overall, a fun and quick-to-read paranormal book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you to BookSirens and the author for the ARC!
I think the issue I encountered was that it felt as if we were missing - something - about the main couple. Some parts were narrated and not shown and, using the tv show analogy, it felt as if we picked up somewhere in the middle of season one and we missed the first few episodes. Which meant I couldn't fall in love with them the way I wanted to (a fact that made me sad because I was really excited for them). Moreover, as things were taking place literally in the span of one night at least until 50% through the book, the way the relationship progressed felt a bit rushed for me. Maybe a bit more development and more past interactions to establish Cam and Giselle's chemistry and the significance of their relationship would've added more to this! At least for me of course. More of a build-up would've made all the difference! :)
The steaminess score was high with this one! So surely keep an eye out for that.
Overall, a fun and quick-to-read paranormal book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you to BookSirens and the author for the ARC!
minipanda's review against another edition
Didn't resonate with the writing. I couldn't immerse myself into the story line. I found it to be monotonous and lacking depth.
skoopatroopa's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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It's been a long while since I've read a book like this one. I was super into paranormal-type romance for a while. This book was a nice return to the genre. If you're going to visit, it's always nice to visit something well done.
The book follows a demon (one of the lords of hell) who's left his post to run a hotel in NYC. He is lust. So, there are several spicy scenes in the book.
I enjoyed the main characters and overall plot, though the ending seemed a little inevitable.
The spicy scenes were very spicy and written well.
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It's been a long while since I've read a book like this one. I was super into paranormal-type romance for a while. This book was a nice return to the genre. If you're going to visit, it's always nice to visit something well done.
The book follows a demon (one of the lords of hell) who's left his post to run a hotel in NYC. He is lust. So, there are several spicy scenes in the book.
I enjoyed the main characters and overall plot, though the ending seemed a little inevitable.
The spicy scenes were very spicy and written well.
zillanovikov's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
5.0
I was given an Advance Reader Copy of The Devil You Know (Hotel Heat Book 1) by Nicole Northwood, in return for an honest review.
The Devil You Know is a romance, a steamy, smolderingly hot romance, the kind of book you're grateful has an art cover so no one wonders why you're smiling to yourself as you read it in public. It's a very, very good romance. But it's more than that.
Cam, the Prince of Lust, demon from Hell, is funny. He's got a wry, self depreciating humour that makes me want to quote half his lines in my group chats to make my friends laugh. (I restrain myself to no more than a third of his lines.) And he's got stuff going on in his life besides love, or maybe the love is a catalyst for the rest of his life. Lucifer wants him back in the unchanging world of Hell. Demon hunters want him off Earth or dead, preferably the first one. God isn't impressed with him. Cam's not only choosing between being with Giselle vs not being with Giselle. He's choosing between the security of an eternally static existence and the pain and joy of growth.
Giselle has her own demons to fight (pun absolutely intended) but to avoid more spoilers, I'll only say that I love her, and she is not an afterthought in someone else's story. She is on her own journey, and she's found herself in the liminal space of the Hedonism Hotel, deciding which destination her travels will take her to next.
Last but not least, Lucifer keeps a cat named Satin, and I love her with my whole heart. If she's not in a future Hotel Heat book, I'm throwing my Kindle out the window.
If you're looking for a story with love, and self discovery, and the occasional appearance from a distractingly attractive Prince of Wrath, The Devil You Know is the book you've been waiting for.
misformorebooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
This book is a dark red velvet. I have no idea how to explain this association but it feels steamy, smooth, and rich. If I could compare it to anything, it's definitely reminding me of season 4 of the tv show Lucifer on Netflix. Darker, with a soul, this story tells us how the demon of Lust, Cam, left Hell and ended up on Earth, running a hotel.
This story throws you right into the middle of everything, and for most of the times this has been used in books - I did not think it worked. However, here, somehow, it works perfectly. You get to spend the time with the characters, demon Cam and the Hedonism Hotel’s night manager, Giselle, in real-time, learn about them & get into that nighttime New York city, expensive and luxurious mood. You get an insight into what it is like to be a demon from Cam's perspective, what Lucifer was like. And you get to see the growth that Cam has throughout the book, how he becomes a man after being a party-loving demon.
And since I love (to an unhealthy amount) the show Lucifer on Netflix, I could draw lots of parallels to it. But it never felt like it was anything but inspiration. Everything in the book felt organic to the characters on the page.
I do wish we got more of the background on both Giselle and Cam, I would love to learn about their past, both together and apart.
Overall, this is a steamy and emotional read with twists and turns and moments that will not let you put it down. Perfect for those who loved Lucifer on Netflix and want to get a story that reminds them of the show but is unique.
4.5/5 stars, will be coming back for more stories in the series for sure!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you BookSirens and author, Nicole Northwood, for the arc!
This story throws you right into the middle of everything, and for most of the times this has been used in books - I did not think it worked. However, here, somehow, it works perfectly. You get to spend the time with the characters, demon Cam and the Hedonism Hotel’s night manager, Giselle, in real-time, learn about them & get into that nighttime New York city, expensive and luxurious mood. You get an insight into what it is like to be a demon from Cam's perspective, what Lucifer was like. And you get to see the growth that Cam has throughout the book, how he becomes a man after being a party-loving demon.
And since I love (to an unhealthy amount) the show Lucifer on Netflix, I could draw lots of parallels to it. But it never felt like it was anything but inspiration. Everything in the book felt organic to the characters on the page.
I do wish we got more of the background on both Giselle and Cam, I would love to learn about their past, both together and apart.
Overall, this is a steamy and emotional read with twists and turns and moments that will not let you put it down. Perfect for those who loved Lucifer on Netflix and want to get a story that reminds them of the show but is unique.
4.5/5 stars, will be coming back for more stories in the series for sure!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you BookSirens and author, Nicole Northwood, for the arc!
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