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Note: Book #3 in a series that should be read in order
When dealing with the devil it's easy to be burned… especially when passion ignites the flames.
Who can find a virtuous woman… Beautiful, respectable, and dutiful, Lady Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley has long resigned herself to her decade-long loveless and childless marriage to a feckless husband…until h ...more
Note: Book #3 in a series that should be read in order
When dealing with the devil it's easy to be burned… especially when passion ignites the flames.
Who can find a virtuous woman… Beautiful, respectable, and dutiful, Lady Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley has long resigned herself to her decade-long loveless and childless marriage to a feckless husband…until h ...more
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Published
April 2013
by Victoria Vane
(first published June 29th 2012)
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The Devil You Know is the third book in Victoria Vane’s The Devil DeVere series, and once again we’re returned to Georgian England where the wealthy enjoy lives of power, privilege, and sexual indulgence. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in the series, A Wild Night's Bride and The Virgin Huntress, but oh, how I loved this story!!!
In The Devil You Know we go back in time, and get a front row se ...more
Lady Diana Palmerston-Wriothesely is a beautiful and respectable lady. Her world comes apart when she discovers a sordid secret about her husband, which will shatter her facade and drive her right in the arms of the devil himself DeVere.
Diana
Lord Ludovic DeVere, is a charming and a sexy rogue, that's use to getting what he wants on a whim. He's the devil in disguise and will stop at nothing to get his wicked ways with Diana. This is where the fun and games begin.
Ludovic DeVere
The sexua ...more
Diana
Lord Ludovic DeVere, is a charming and a sexy rogue, that's use to getting what he wants on a whim. He's the devil in disguise and will stop at nothing to get his wicked ways with Diana. This is where the fun and games begin.
Ludovic DeVere
The sexua ...more
Loved it! In THE DEVIL YOU KNOW (book 3 of The Devil DeVere series) the plot thickens, the heat is turned way up, and --oh boy-- do the games begin. What a great spicy historical romance series!!
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW is also part 1 of a 2-part story featuring Viscount Ludovic, aka ‘The Devil DeVere’ and Lady Diana Palmerson-Wriotesley. (Book 4, THE DEVILS MATCH, is the conclusion to their extremely HOT and passionate romance.)
In this book we go back four years in time to learn how DeVere and Diana ...more
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW is also part 1 of a 2-part story featuring Viscount Ludovic, aka ‘The Devil DeVere’ and Lady Diana Palmerson-Wriotesley. (Book 4, THE DEVILS MATCH, is the conclusion to their extremely HOT and passionate romance.)
In this book we go back four years in time to learn how DeVere and Diana ...more
Jul 21, 2012
Karla
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Everyone
Shelves:
awesome-alpha,
bad-boy,
sizzling-romance,
continuing-story,
naughty,
novella,
sensual,
witty,
yummy-men,
erotic
Review posted at: Swept Away By Romance
5 Devilishly Delightful Stars!! Victoria Vane does it again; she’s three books strong into this series, and I can’t get enough!
In the first two books in the series Ludovic DeVere had a hand in orchestrating the pairing of the couples that were featured. This time he’s in the spotlight, the story takes us back in time and we learn what led him to lead to his wicked ways. At this point his best friend Ned, is blissfully married to Annalee and they are expect ...more
5 Devilishly Delightful Stars!! Victoria Vane does it again; she’s three books strong into this series, and I can’t get enough!
In the first two books in the series Ludovic DeVere had a hand in orchestrating the pairing of the couples that were featured. This time he’s in the spotlight, the story takes us back in time and we learn what led him to lead to his wicked ways. At this point his best friend Ned, is blissfully married to Annalee and they are expect ...more
Out of the whole series, this is the book I really wanted to read, but more then that I wanted to know more about the one called Devil Devere, a man whose had his nose in pretty much everyone's business from the beginning of the series (for good of course!) Victoria Vane doesn't disappoint with a reveling and somewhat sad backstory of both Lady Diana and Ludovic. The passion flares hot between the two and I really grew to like Diana who never appealed to be me before this book.
The story and f ...more
Jul 26, 2012
KatLynne
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommended to KatLynne by:
Karla
One night in his bed, and she was forever changed.
Just finished a re-read and it's still an awesome read. Ludovic and Diana have become one of my favorite couples. ...2/20/2013
What an incredible job Ms. Vane has done in giving us the beginning of Ludovic and Diana’s story. The surprising revelations along with Diana’s discoveries held me completely captive. I wasn’t expecting any of it. When you add the combustible chemistry and the smoldering, passionate love scenes, it makes for a near perfect ...more
Just finished a re-read and it's still an awesome read. Ludovic and Diana have become one of my favorite couples. ...2/20/2013
What an incredible job Ms. Vane has done in giving us the beginning of Ludovic and Diana’s story. The surprising revelations along with Diana’s discoveries held me completely captive. I wasn’t expecting any of it. When you add the combustible chemistry and the smoldering, passionate love scenes, it makes for a near perfect ...more
Aug 14, 2012
Kathleen
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommended to Kathleen by:
Karla Parks
Story Rating 5 Stars
Character Rating 5 Stars
Romance Rating 4 Stars
Heat Level 4 Stars
Overall Rating 4.5 Star
The Devil You Know takes you back 4 years in time and explains a lot of unanswered questions that I had during the Virgin Huntress book 2.
We got much MORE of Lord Ludovic DeVere and let me tell you, he is one SEXY character.
Gosh, I have a headache and cannot write a decent review right now for the life of me. All's I can say is if you LOVE your historical romances very wicked and with sco ...more
Character Rating 5 Stars
Romance Rating 4 Stars
Heat Level 4 Stars
Overall Rating 4.5 Star
The Devil You Know takes you back 4 years in time and explains a lot of unanswered questions that I had during the Virgin Huntress book 2.
We got much MORE of Lord Ludovic DeVere and let me tell you, he is one SEXY character.
Gosh, I have a headache and cannot write a decent review right now for the life of me. All's I can say is if you LOVE your historical romances very wicked and with sco ...more
Vauxhall Gardens - the Grand Walk, c.1751
by Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal)
★★★★★ (This is a review of the audiobook.) Eva Hathaway is a new to me narrator, and I must admit I had to get used to her reading. Nevertheless, once I did, I quite enjoyed her. She certainly improved – or I adapted – as this delightful story moved along at a brisk pace. Her “S” letters have a strong “sssss” sound, giving some of them a bit of a whistle, but it isn’t too bad. (Better than a hiss, certainly.) It was so ...more
by Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal)
★★★★★ (This is a review of the audiobook.) Eva Hathaway is a new to me narrator, and I must admit I had to get used to her reading. Nevertheless, once I did, I quite enjoyed her. She certainly improved – or I adapted – as this delightful story moved along at a brisk pace. Her “S” letters have a strong “sssss” sound, giving some of them a bit of a whistle, but it isn’t too bad. (Better than a hiss, certainly.) It was so ...more
THE WAITING IS OVER! THE DELICIOUSLY WICKED, DECIDEDLY DEVIOUS, DEVIL-IN-DIGUISE, VISCOUNT LUDOVIC DEVERE FINALLY GETS HIS OWN STORY
It was so obvious in The Virgin Huntress that DeVere and Diana shared a previous history together and I couldn’t wait to find out exactly what had transpired between them to cause such tension. As soon as I started reading The Devil You Know I found myself totally engrossed and just couldn’t put it down until I got to the last page. It far exceeded my expectations ...more
It was so obvious in The Virgin Huntress that DeVere and Diana shared a previous history together and I couldn’t wait to find out exactly what had transpired between them to cause such tension. As soon as I started reading The Devil You Know I found myself totally engrossed and just couldn’t put it down until I got to the last page. It far exceeded my expectations ...more
Lady Diana has resigned herself to her loveless, unhappy marriage with her gamble happy husband but even she is unaware how deep the debt has gotten and is shocked to learn they are about to be ruined. It becomes worse when she becomes aware who has bought up the vowels--the man that makes her blood race in the most inappropriate ways, the devilish Viscount Ludovic DeVere. Upon their first meeting the attraction just zings but Diana is a proper lady and refuses to break her marriage vows. But wi
...more
Mar 05, 2012
Victoria Vane
rated it
it was amazing
· (Review from the author)
·
review of another edition
DISCLAIMER: I wrote this under my erotic pseudonym Victoria Vane
THE SEDUCTION:
She wanted him too. He could see it in the rapid rise of her breasts. He could smell her budding arousal and would relish bringing her to full bloom. God, how he loved this dance! She had taken the first tentative steps, yet she still fought her desire, refused to give in to it, but he would lead her now. He was a master and a ruthless bastard.
THE SEDUCTION:
She wanted him too. He could see it in the rapid rise of her breasts. He could smell her budding arousal and would relish bringing her to full bloom. God, how he loved this dance! She had taken the first tentative steps, yet she still fought her desire, refused to give in to it, but he would lead her now. He was a master and a ruthless bastard.
Aug 14, 2012
Duchess Nicole
rated it
really liked it
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Lovers of steamy Historical Romance
And here we get to the meat of this mini-series. The man I waited for...Ludovic DeVere! This book wasn't nearly as lighthearted as the precious two...though the steam factor was turned up a notch!
I actually love how the author has laid out the time line for this series. During books one and two, we get little snippets of DeVere and a Diana...you know there is a tension there, and it builds little bits at a time. During book two, it is much more obvious, and Diana is so cold. She seems as if she ...more
I actually love how the author has laid out the time line for this series. During books one and two, we get little snippets of DeVere and a Diana...you know there is a tension there, and it builds little bits at a time. During book two, it is much more obvious, and Diana is so cold. She seems as if she ...more
I'm making really high-pitch girly noises right now.
Why, you may ask?
Because the Devil DeVere series just keeps getting better and better!
I'm going to try my best to write this review without giving away any spoilers from the two previous Devil DeVere books. I will say that if you haven't read them:
1. You are missing out
2. You're not going to feel as emotionally attached to the characters
We first hear of Lady Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley in A Wild Night's Bride, though merely in a passing con ...more
Why, you may ask?
Because the Devil DeVere series just keeps getting better and better!
I'm going to try my best to write this review without giving away any spoilers from the two previous Devil DeVere books. I will say that if you haven't read them:
1. You are missing out
2. You're not going to feel as emotionally attached to the characters
We first hear of Lady Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley in A Wild Night's Bride, though merely in a passing con ...more
Surrender to DeVere!
I'm loving to have the chance to follow this series while it's still being written. I just heard that Victoria Vane (AKA Emery Lee) might be adding 2 more novellas and a spin off! It's so exciting to see it grow book by book. I'm getting addicted to Victoria's writing, it's like a drug.
This third chapter of The Devil DeVere series is a prequel that begs to be told and is imperative to understand the next title. But if it's a prequel, why put it in the middle of the series?
The ...more
I'm loving to have the chance to follow this series while it's still being written. I just heard that Victoria Vane (AKA Emery Lee) might be adding 2 more novellas and a spin off! It's so exciting to see it grow book by book. I'm getting addicted to Victoria's writing, it's like a drug.
This third chapter of The Devil DeVere series is a prequel that begs to be told and is imperative to understand the next title. But if it's a prequel, why put it in the middle of the series?
The ...more
Loved it. Loved the dirty drama, the conniving baddies and absolutely loved the scorchingly hot sex scenes.
Now I understand why Ludovic DeVere needs 2 books for his stories to be told.
I'm off to book #4, so excited for the falling of a debaucher. ...more
Now I understand why Ludovic DeVere needs 2 books for his stories to be told.
I'm off to book #4, so excited for the falling of a debaucher. ...more
Staying up all night to finish a book and then realising it was only part 1 of 2 can be really annoying.
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Sep 07, 2012
Sophia
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
historical-romance,
review-requests
Oh yes, its quite obvious this series is headed into the homestretch as this story both answered and created a lot of mystery in the main story thread that has been tying the series together. It is book three in the series, but chronologically it falls before book one because it takes the story back to the time hinted at in the first two books when the reader is given broad hints of a past history between DeVere and Diana involving the death of her husband and a clandestine passionate interlude.
...more
Oh, my, my, my. Viscount Ludovic DeVere has played a vital role in the first two novellas as a "matchmaker". He was a very interesting character and I was somewhat surprised that Diana and he had something in the past. Before this, I would never have thought of this coupling but The Virgin Huntress hinted at that and The Devil You Know revealed the events that happened four years ago.
On the surface, DeVere gave off a very nonchalant, confident, devil-may-care and I-live-by-my-own-codes attitude ...more
On the surface, DeVere gave off a very nonchalant, confident, devil-may-care and I-live-by-my-own-codes attitude ...more
I had the pleasure of reading this book before its release date! I loved the first two books in this series, and the third definitely does not disappoint. It’s a bit more graphic than the first two, but Victoria makes it work in very fine style!
What I love most about this series, and this book in particular, is that it is capable of standing alone without the hot and steamy scenes. It doesn’t happen too often that an ‘erotica’ storyline could stand on its own two feet without the erotica, but th ...more
What I love most about this series, and this book in particular, is that it is capable of standing alone without the hot and steamy scenes. It doesn’t happen too often that an ‘erotica’ storyline could stand on its own two feet without the erotica, but th ...more
Jul 19, 2012
Angieleigh
rated it
it was amazing
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
2012-reading-challenge,
romance
I received a review copy in exchange for my honest review from Ms. Vane.
Another deliciously sinful read from Ms. Vane! I have made quick work of reading through the Devil Devere series, unable to put my Kindle down unless it was to turn my air conditioner up because, Lord have mercy, this series is SPICY.
I enjoyed being able to read about Vesta's mother, Annalee, and how much in love she and Edward were. It was also enjoyable to read about Diana before she lost her husband, who definitely didn ...more
Another deliciously sinful read from Ms. Vane! I have made quick work of reading through the Devil Devere series, unable to put my Kindle down unless it was to turn my air conditioner up because, Lord have mercy, this series is SPICY.
I enjoyed being able to read about Vesta's mother, Annalee, and how much in love she and Edward were. It was also enjoyable to read about Diana before she lost her husband, who definitely didn ...more
Once again, Victoria Vane magically transports the reader back into Georgian England. Her ear for dialogue is simply faultless. And while Viscount DeVere has been a fascinating presence in the previous two installments, this time he is the Star. And what a delicious bad boy he is! Lady Diana doesn't stand a chance against him. And although they part as enemies at the end, I can't wait for the final chapter, when these two will no doubt find their way back into one another's arms.
Oh, I almost for ...more
Oh, I almost for ...more
**4 1/2 stars**
Really enjoyed this one a LOT!! DeVere is one yummy man and holy cow, the chemistry between Diana and Ludovic and their bdrm scenes were off the charts HOT! Looking forward to the second part of their story.
Jul 15, 2012
Jill
rated it
really liked it
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
2012-4-5-5-stars,
historical-romance-european
4.5 stars
Author Victoria Vane can do no wrong with this series!
Awesome!!! This series of short stories must be read in order. Loved it!!!
We first met Viscount Ludovic DeVere in A WILD NIGHT'S BRIDE when he talked his pal, Ned Chambers and Phoebe Scott into a dare that results in them waking up in the King's bed. Then we followed his naughty influence on the incorrigible Vesta Chambers when he assists her in her plan to kidnap his own brother, Hew DeVere so that she may seduce him in THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS. All the while, we get hints that the Lady Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley - cousin to Ned's first wife, Annalee and godmother to Ve
...more
"The Devil You Know" is novella #3 in this novella series and
its events take place prior to the events of novellas #1 and #2.
(Technically this novella can be read first.)
This can be read as a stand-alone novel.
How are the sex scenes?
Full of angst and very, very lustful.
How are the story lines?
They read like a full length novel, with one main plot and several smaller ones.
Summary
"The Devil You Know" is a Georgian historical romance based in Surrey, England. It prologues in 1768 then jumps to 1779 ...more
its events take place prior to the events of novellas #1 and #2.
(Technically this novella can be read first.)
This can be read as a stand-alone novel.
How are the sex scenes?
Full of angst and very, very lustful.
How are the story lines?
They read like a full length novel, with one main plot and several smaller ones.
Summary
"The Devil You Know" is a Georgian historical romance based in Surrey, England. It prologues in 1768 then jumps to 1779 ...more
A deliciously shocking addition to the DeVere Series that was jam packed full of jaw dropping surprises. This is the third book in the Devil DeVere Series (the series MUST be read in order) and it clarified many questions that lingered of past relations with Diana and DeVere from the others in the series. We also got to know more of what made our devilish DeVere who he’s reputed to be and some of the why(s). It was a great experience to have the guarded DeVere open to us all. I'm loving him more
...more
No, no, noooooo - How can it end there?! I must start the next book right away!!
A new to me author, and a new to me narrator too. First, the book - I really enjoyed this story and the characters. Well, except for the ones I wasn't supposed to like, they were pretty despicable! But, the protagonists, I wanted to get to know them better! Even the secondary characters grabbed my attention. Diana was an intriguing heroine. She is married to a worthless man who has brought them to the point of financ ...more
A new to me author, and a new to me narrator too. First, the book - I really enjoyed this story and the characters. Well, except for the ones I wasn't supposed to like, they were pretty despicable! But, the protagonists, I wanted to get to know them better! Even the secondary characters grabbed my attention. Diana was an intriguing heroine. She is married to a worthless man who has brought them to the point of financ ...more
May 02, 2012
Daisy Sloan
rated it
it was amazing
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Anyone who loves a good romance!
Recommended to Daisy Sloan by:
Emery Lee
Out of the three Devil Devere books I’ve read this is by FAR my favorite! Victoria Vane managed to weave a fantastic tale of intrigue, romance, passion and deceit! I was hooked from the moment I started reading!
This book has a definitive darker tone to it from the previous two. The first two were flirtatious and fun. While this one in no way lacks for passion or romance, it is filled with mystery and deceit that will make anyone sit up and take notice. The tone of the story and the writing are ...more
This book has a definitive darker tone to it from the previous two. The first two were flirtatious and fun. While this one in no way lacks for passion or romance, it is filled with mystery and deceit that will make anyone sit up and take notice. The tone of the story and the writing are ...more
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Victoria Vane is a bestselling award-winning author of smart and sexy romance. Her books have received many accolades to include the 2016 Red Carpet Award for Jewel of the East, 2014 RONE Award for Treacherous Temptations as well as Library Journal Best E-Book romance of 2012 for The Devil DeVere series. Victoria also writes romantic historical fiction as Emery Lee. Look for her ...more
Victoria Vane is a bestselling award-winning author of smart and sexy romance. Her books have received many accolades to include the 2016 Red Carpet Award for Jewel of the East, 2014 RONE Award for Treacherous Temptations as well as Library Journal Best E-Book romance of 2012 for The Devil DeVere series. Victoria also writes romantic historical fiction as Emery Lee. Look for her ...more
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She wanted him too. He could see it in the rapid rise of her breasts. He could smell her budding arousal and would relish bringing her to full bloom. God, how he loved this dance! She had taken the first tentative steps, yet she still fought her desire, refused to give in to it, but he would lead her now. He was a master…and a ruthless bastard.”
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She wanted him too. He could see it in the rapid rise of her breasts. He could smell her budding arousal and would relish bringing her to full bloom. God, how he loved this dance! She had taken the first tentative steps, yet she still fought her desire, refused to give in to it, but he would lead her now. He was a master…and a ruthless bastard.”
“The latest mode from Paris, the gown had a devastatingly low, square-cut bodice accentuated with the tiniest bit of sheer, gold trim that barely concealed a hint of dusky nipple. If the viscount appreciated her well-endowed bosom, what harm in teasing from afar that which he could never touch? Deeming it naught but a bit of harmless flirtation with a charming rogue, Diana paid little heed to the fleeting notion that she might actually be playing with fire.”
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