The beautiful. The bad. The possessed.
Some people worship them. Some people fear them. And some people—like Morgan Kingsley—go ... read full description
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Aug 04, 2008
Julie (jjmachshev)
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Whew! I'm almost at a loss for words. "The Devil You Know" is book 2 in Jenna Black's Morgan Kinsley, exorcist, series. Absolutely fabulous! BUT, you can't read book two without reading book 1, "The Devil Inside", or you will be way behind the powercurve. Also I should warn you that this book is very dark...I would classify it as Urban fantasy with heavy sexual overtones rather than paranormal romance. Indeed, Dell is marketing this series under Spectra, their Fantasy l
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Jul 03, 2010
Another airport bookstore fail.
I read 28 pages. On page 28, the author's protagonist said she didn't have anything against gay people as long as they didn't display any affection in public. Thing is, this was her excuse for not wanting to visit the home of a gay couple, which from what I remember is considered private. Now I have several of my own prejudices. I'm not going to deny that. This is one of them: authors who try to pretend they're not homophobic by creating gay characters More...
I read 28 pages. On page 28, the author's protagonist said she didn't have anything against gay people as long as they didn't display any affection in public. Thing is, this was her excuse for not wanting to visit the home of a gay couple, which from what I remember is considered private. Now I have several of my own prejudices. I'm not going to deny that. This is one of them: authors who try to pretend they're not homophobic by creating gay characters More...
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Jan 17, 2009
Nichole (Dirty H)
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One of my new favorite series!
Morgan's back with all the gang, this time trying not to get killed by a sociopathic demon named Der Jager. But the more interesting part of the book is what you learn about Morgan's past, and also about the demon society.
I really like Morgan as a character. She's brass, but otherwise very relatable. (Although she did the whole "I'm a tough broad because I wear 7 earrings and have a tattoo on my lower back" thing again. Uh, hon, tha More...
Morgan's back with all the gang, this time trying not to get killed by a sociopathic demon named Der Jager. But the more interesting part of the book is what you learn about Morgan's past, and also about the demon society.
I really like Morgan as a character. She's brass, but otherwise very relatable. (Although she did the whole "I'm a tough broad because I wear 7 earrings and have a tattoo on my lower back" thing again. Uh, hon, tha More...
Aug 10, 2011
Kathy
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Second in the Morgan Kingsley urban fantasy series set in an alternate Philadelphia.
The Story
Morgan Kingsley is an exorcist, a caster-outer of demons in a family that worships demons…so you can imagine how much fun the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are in the Kingsley homestead.
Then Morgan finds out the truth about her birth. Worse, Lugh catches her at a weak moment and hypnotises her into remembering what happened at the hospital and she learns the truth about th More...
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Morgan Kingsley is an exorcist, a caster-outer of demons in a family that worships demons…so you can imagine how much fun the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are in the Kingsley homestead.
Then Morgan finds out the truth about her birth. Worse, Lugh catches her at a weak moment and hypnotises her into remembering what happened at the hospital and she learns the truth about th More...
Jun 28, 2011
Aimee
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This was a good follow up to the first. Things aren't getting any easier for Morgan. Lugh is still stuck in her body. After finishing the first book, I had time to think things over. I was starting to wonder just how this series would play out. How far it could possibly go. I'm liking the direction of it, to be honest. This stands out from most of the other recent books I have read.
What I still love about this series, is that Morgan is strong. She's somehow able to control her body b More...
What I still love about this series, is that Morgan is strong. She's somehow able to control her body b More...
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Apr 01, 2011
Lisarenee
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I was not going to read this book, but as I tend to do if there is a character that I keep thinking about I'll usually read another book eventually. With The Devil You Know the relationship which is not my thing is the Male/Male relationship. Thankfully, this time it was toned down and there was no club scenes of a S&M nature involved. This one may get a 4 star rating, but I'm still not sure if I'll read the rest of the books. I like the main female character and the main demon character intrigu
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Mar 07, 2011
Kat
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I have to say first that I wasn't expecting too much after reading the first installment in the Morgan Kingsley series. It started off rough in The Devil Inside, not understanding which genre Jenna Black was trying to fit her series into. But when I stopped trying to analyze it and where the book could go, it didn't matter. I'm glad I stuck with it.
The characters, but most especially Morgan herself, have really grown. Morgan is much more appealing to me in the The Devil You Know tha More...
The characters, but most especially Morgan herself, have really grown. Morgan is much more appealing to me in the The Devil You Know tha More...
May 14, 2010
Sarah
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This is the second book in the Morgan Kingsley series so there may be spoilers for the first book included in this review. If you are new to the series then I recommend you check out the reviews for book one The Devil Inside rather than reading any further.
Morgan is still trying to get used to the fact that she is now unwillingly hosting the King of Demons Lugh. Luckily Lugh isn't able to take over complete control of her - he is only able to influence her body when she is asleep an More...
Morgan is still trying to get used to the fact that she is now unwillingly hosting the King of Demons Lugh. Luckily Lugh isn't able to take over complete control of her - he is only able to influence her body when she is asleep an More...
Jan 13, 2010
Fiendishly
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There are a lot of paranormal authors out there in literary land who have delved into the demon plain. In the demon realm we do have a few heavy hitters: Lilith Saintcrow (one of my favs), Kim Harrison (of course), Keri Author, Rachel Cain, naughty Emma Holly (smoldering) and a spattering of more, but Jenna Black clearly has a distinctiveness of her own.
It's refreshing! I love championing the veritable bad boy/and or girl, and Black's Morgan Kingsley series is a virtual horn of plen More...
It's refreshing! I love championing the veritable bad boy/and or girl, and Black's Morgan Kingsley series is a virtual horn of plen More...
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Sep 08, 2009
Gail
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In Morgan's world demons walk among humans, or rather as incorporeal beings walk in human hosts to walk in this world of substance. The rules and laws are many. Morgan is an exorcist whose job it is to exorcize rogue demons, ones who possess humans without following the protocols. And Morgan hates demons.
In the last book, she discovers she was unwillingly forced to host a royal demon. She keeps him from controling her except while she's asleep. Because of who possesses her, she More...
In the last book, she discovers she was unwillingly forced to host a royal demon. She keeps him from controling her except while she's asleep. Because of who possesses her, she More...
May 30, 2011
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Oct 17, 2009
Aimee
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Wow..I have to say, I really like the direction this series is taking. 4.5 stars. This one was really dark, just like the first. I have a feeling that the next installment in this series will be darker yet. The action just keeps going and the tension just keeps piling up!
After reading other reviews of this one I was expecting the "sexual situations" in this series to be offensive..which I didn't feel in the least. There really isn't an overwhelming amount. More inuend More...
After reading other reviews of this one I was expecting the "sexual situations" in this series to be offensive..which I didn't feel in the least. There really isn't an overwhelming amount. More inuend More...
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Dec 18, 2011
Steph
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The second book in the Morgan Kingsley series.
I enjoyed this book just ass much as the first one. The Devil You Know starts off only a few weeks after The Devil Inside. Morgan has been trying to cut herself off from the world. She needs a break, time to wrap her head around the things that are happening in her life. But she soon realises that her problems will not just go away and they're already starting to catch up with her.
Morgan is missing Brian (after dumping him in the last More...
I enjoyed this book just ass much as the first one. The Devil You Know starts off only a few weeks after The Devil Inside. Morgan has been trying to cut herself off from the world. She needs a break, time to wrap her head around the things that are happening in her life. But she soon realises that her problems will not just go away and they're already starting to catch up with her.
Morgan is missing Brian (after dumping him in the last More...
Jan 01, 2011
Yolanda
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Okay. This series has officially made it on the list of my (ever-growing) fave urban fantasy series books. Does that make sense? I'm lovin' Morgan's attitude. I mean, with all the stuff she's going through, is it any wonder that she reacts the way she does? Nope. I also like that although she's tough, there are still so many facets of her life that weaken her.
The concept of this series is fantastic and I've already strapped in to enjoy the ride. Lots of secrets were revealed in this More...
The concept of this series is fantastic and I've already strapped in to enjoy the ride. Lots of secrets were revealed in this More...
Oct 15, 2010
Shelley
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An exorcist by trade, Morgan is one of the few humans with an aura stronger than her possessor Lugh, even though her demon can tease her body senseless. She’s also a woman who has just discovered a shocking truth: everything she once believed about her past, her identity, may have been a lie.
In this installment Morgan and Lugh are in danger from a dangerous demon named Der Jager, for the hunter is willing to do anything to find Lugh and the person hosting him and kill them. She also finds More...
In this installment Morgan and Lugh are in danger from a dangerous demon named Der Jager, for the hunter is willing to do anything to find Lugh and the person hosting him and kill them. She also finds More...
Jul 13, 2010
Kelly
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I'm really getting into this series. I know I was a little iffy on the first book, but Lugh won me over. Apparently I have a thing for demons and werewolves. Who knew?
Exorcist and unwilling demon host, Morgan Kingsley has her hands full keeping the Demon King hidden from his enemies. Now there's a sociopathic demon hunting her down and a family secret comes to light that sends her entire world into a tailspin and Morgan has to figure out how far she's willing to go to keep hersel More...
Exorcist and unwilling demon host, Morgan Kingsley has her hands full keeping the Demon King hidden from his enemies. Now there's a sociopathic demon hunting her down and a family secret comes to light that sends her entire world into a tailspin and Morgan has to figure out how far she's willing to go to keep hersel More...
Jan 19, 2012
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Jul 25, 2010
E.
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Morgan Kingsley is the demon exorcist who has her own demon that can't be exorcised but who can only communicate with her through her dreams. She starts learning that her powerful aura has mysterious origins and that everything that she has believed about her own heritage is skewed. The ongoing demon war is aimed at deposing the king demon who just happens to be sharing psyches with Morgan and he can be destroyed if her body is burned while he is in occupation. Morgan has trouble determining
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Jul 29, 2009
Wendy
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We met Morgan Kingsley in THE DEVIL INSIDE, she's an exorcist that get pays by the government to well, exorcist unwanted demons. What makes things even more complicated - and deadly - is that somehow Morgan ended up possessed by a demon herself. And just as a ironic twist of fate - it's the Demon King, the most powerful demon there is.
But no matter how powerful Lugh is, Morgan's mental barriers are pretty good and the only way he can control her is when she's sleeping or when she's More...
But no matter how powerful Lugh is, Morgan's mental barriers are pretty good and the only way he can control her is when she's sleeping or when she's More...
Jul 04, 2009
Anita
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I liked the second installment in this urban fantasy where demon possession is common-place and regulated. Morgan is still the unwilling hostess of the king of the demons. Andrew, her brother, recovers from being shot and losing his demon, and now he and Morgan are making amends to one another. Their parents are hiding some huge secret about Mogan's true parentage and an illness she suffered in her childhood. There's also an assassin rogue demon out hunting Morgan. The same gang of characters
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Feb 03, 2011
Shannon
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As with the first novel, so far I find this series hard to review. The first novel was good, but this one was excellent. It was packed with suspense, action, chaos (always a plus in my book), and some steamy bedroom "episodes." There wasn't a very much romance, which normally I would prefer, but something in this particular series doesn't call for it. I know some readers have commented about what a "brat" Morgan is and she can be. But, her attitude totally works for this
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Jan 02, 2009
Jess
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This is the second novel in the Morgan Kingsley series. Morgan is an exorcist who is possessed by the king of demons, only he can't take full control of her body. This novel, Morgan discovers that she is a product of rape. Her mom was raped by someone that was resistant to demon possession. Hence, Morgan is.
This book was just as good as the first book in the series, my only problem (and the reason I didn't give it 5 stars) was because of the repetition. I hate when author's recap al More...
This book was just as good as the first book in the series, my only problem (and the reason I didn't give it 5 stars) was because of the repetition. I hate when author's recap al More...
Oct 10, 2010
Kerry
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Another awesome entry into the life of Morgan Kingsley. I love Morgan and her dry, sarcastic wit. I love the people in her life. Lugh is becoming more involved in Morgan's adventures. And is it wrong for me to love Adam so much? Every scene that he is in is just so intense. Dominic is also just the perfect guy for Adam. I love that he can get Adam to do things that no one else can. They are the perfect couple.
Of course, having read this book, I now can't wait to start book 3. This is More...
Of course, having read this book, I now can't wait to start book 3. This is More...
Aug 26, 2011
Seline
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This book continue where the last one ended. Morgan have to handle a lot of things in this book again. You get more information about her past and what happend in the Healing Circle, the time she can't remember for long.
Raphael and another demon cost her a lot of trouble and she have some confrontation with her partens, too. I don't want to tell you more about the story because it happen too much too tell you here in short.
I have to say that this book is more better than the fi More...
Raphael and another demon cost her a lot of trouble and she have some confrontation with her partens, too. I don't want to tell you more about the story because it happen too much too tell you here in short.
I have to say that this book is more better than the fi More...
Nov 30, 2009
♦Jennifer♦
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loved this one. It was fast paced with a lot of action, and also delved into Morgan's childhood explaining the contentious relationship she has with her parents.
Lugh, the demon king that is trapped in her body, is remaining quite the mystery. Sure, we know that he's for human rights. He seems to have noble intentions, but what else? Let's find out what his personality is. Other than some wet dream for Morgan, there has to be more to him.
I wish that there could be some w More...
Lugh, the demon king that is trapped in her body, is remaining quite the mystery. Sure, we know that he's for human rights. He seems to have noble intentions, but what else? Let's find out what his personality is. Other than some wet dream for Morgan, there has to be more to him.
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Jun 16, 2011
Mary
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Good beginning. I like where the story is going. Dom and Adam are back, of course. I really like those two characters!
Not liking Morgan's parents at all. I'm really starting to like Lugh. And Morgan, yeah, I really like her.
What an interesting story. The ending was great, love the twist. She's stuck with Lugh, which was to be expected. For a while, I thought maybe Brian was possessed. Anyway, this was a great read. I saw two more books before the Devil's Playground, which I have. More...
Not liking Morgan's parents at all. I'm really starting to like Lugh. And Morgan, yeah, I really like her.
What an interesting story. The ending was great, love the twist. She's stuck with Lugh, which was to be expected. For a while, I thought maybe Brian was possessed. Anyway, this was a great read. I saw two more books before the Devil's Playground, which I have. More...
Jun 05, 2010
Sandy
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I really, really like this series, and I love the way the author writes. The only problem I have is that her voice is a lot like mine in my current work-in-progress, but I think she might do it better than me.
Anyway. Awesome story. Just as good as the first one. And, like the first one, there are a couple of scenes that might make people squirm. I was prepared for it this time, but I almost set the first book aside because I was just like what-the-hell. Still, I love the world Black More...
Anyway. Awesome story. Just as good as the first one. And, like the first one, there are a couple of scenes that might make people squirm. I was prepared for it this time, but I almost set the first book aside because I was just like what-the-hell. Still, I love the world Black More...
Apr 28, 2011
Jenn
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Great book! though to me Morgans actions seemed a bit off. She is so worried about the people around her but when ever she is with them she acts like she'd kill them is she ever had the chance, she's much to hot and cold. she was just a little bit better acting then in the first book but she still needs major work, I know i'd enjoy the book more if she wasn't such a hot head! Even though I keep talking about the books faults it was still good enough that I read it all in one sitting :D Strange I
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Jan 07, 2012
Fannie
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I read this book because i read the 1st book of the series. This is one kind of series that you have to read from the first part, you cant jump in to any of the following books.
But the author definitely improved. I'm not that bored although i still a bit irritated with the heroine attitude. She is supposed to be a tough girl but she is so a whinny and complainer. She treat other people horribly and still wonder why other people get mad at her.
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But the author definitely improved. I'm not that bored although i still a bit irritated with the heroine attitude. She is supposed to be a tough girl but she is so a whinny and complainer. She treat other people horribly and still wonder why other people get mad at her.
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Oct 04, 2011
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