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A Deal With The Devil
by Elizabeth O'Roark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
3.5 Stars
I haven't read a book by this author before so I was excited to read a new romance author. Although it wasn't perfect, I definitely enjoyed it and will be continuing the series.
A Deal With The Devil is about Tali, a 24 year old author who is writing her first book, but like the rest of her life, it isn't going too well. A year ago her Father died and her ex cheated on her straight after. Her family is fallig apart and she has used her advance to pay for everything they need and is living off ramen noodles. Her best friend Jonathan asks her to cover his job working as a PA for a cosmetic surgeon (who will be paying her 4k a week!). Said doctor is Hayes, a beautiful man that has more one-night stands than hot dinners and not much else of a life outside of work.
Tali and Hayes clash a bit at first but he loves how she treats him normally and tells him off, and she starts to see the heart inside him.
I loved this storyline! It was a slow burn and I did want it to move a little faster at times, plus there was a decent amount of miscommunication which is a pet hate. But the story was interesting and definitely held my attention. The ending did feel a little rushed however.
The characters unfortunately were a mixed bag for me. I LOVE Hayes. He is a good guy with a bad boy wall up due to being hurt in the past. He has brilliant wit and was sexy as hell. Unfortunately I foubd Tali a little frustrating. To begin with she was SO judgemental it nearly made me DNF. However I am so glad I stuck with it. Her personality does improve but she was too clueless at times and in my opinion she didn't deserve Hayes as she didn't truly see all the amazing things he did for her.
The side characters were really good and I am very excited for some of the other books in this series because of them.
The writing was good, geberally fast moving and addictive. It has definitely made me want to read more by this author.
Overall, a really good start to the series and I am looking forward to reading the next book. Definitely recommend to romance readers that enjoy a slow burn and workplace romance!
Please note that I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
I haven't read a book by this author before so I was excited to read a new romance author. Although it wasn't perfect, I definitely enjoyed it and will be continuing the series.
A Deal With The Devil is about Tali, a 24 year old author who is writing her first book, but like the rest of her life, it isn't going too well. A year ago her Father died and her ex cheated on her straight after. Her family is fallig apart and she has used her advance to pay for everything they need and is living off ramen noodles. Her best friend Jonathan asks her to cover his job working as a PA for a cosmetic surgeon (who will be paying her 4k a week!). Said doctor is Hayes, a beautiful man that has more one-night stands than hot dinners and not much else of a life outside of work.
Tali and Hayes clash a bit at first but he loves how she treats him normally and tells him off, and she starts to see the heart inside him.
I loved this storyline! It was a slow burn and I did want it to move a little faster at times, plus there was a decent amount of miscommunication which is a pet hate. But the story was interesting and definitely held my attention. The ending did feel a little rushed however.
The characters unfortunately were a mixed bag for me. I LOVE Hayes. He is a good guy with a bad boy wall up due to being hurt in the past. He has brilliant wit and was sexy as hell. Unfortunately I foubd Tali a little frustrating. To begin with she was SO judgemental it nearly made me DNF. However I am so glad I stuck with it. Her personality does improve but she was too clueless at times and in my opinion she didn't deserve Hayes as she didn't truly see all the amazing things he did for her.
The side characters were really good and I am very excited for some of the other books in this series because of them.
The writing was good, geberally fast moving and addictive. It has definitely made me want to read more by this author.
Overall, a really good start to the series and I am looking forward to reading the next book. Definitely recommend to romance readers that enjoy a slow burn and workplace romance!
Please note that I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.