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Devour
Life in Gloucester Massachusetts will never be the same.
Raging storms, fierce winds, shadows shifting in the breeze. Storms are nothing new for the fishing hamlet.
But darkness has come to claim the hearts and minds of those that stand in it too long. When that happens, love will be ripped from man leaving only violence, despair, and gnashing teeth.
Except for two.
Roberta is a single mom, a waitress struggling to get through life after a rocky start tainted by murder and loss. Her heart yearns for Gabriel; a deputy living in the shadow of the chief. He's a battle weary soldier ready to settle down.
When the storm comes, when the murders start, it will be up to them to stop it before darkness isn't just an empty void.
It takes the shape of man, ready to pull you into the sea.
Raging storms, fierce winds, shadows shifting in the breeze. Storms are nothing new for the fishing hamlet.
But darkness has come to claim the hearts and minds of those that stand in it too long. When that happens, love will be ripped from man leaving only violence, despair, and gnashing teeth.
Except for two.
Roberta is a single mom, a waitress struggling to get through life after a rocky start tainted by murder and loss. Her heart yearns for Gabriel; a deputy living in the shadow of the chief. He's a battle weary soldier ready to settle down.
When the storm comes, when the murders start, it will be up to them to stop it before darkness isn't just an empty void.
It takes the shape of man, ready to pull you into the sea.
- GenresNew Adult
300 pages, Paperback
First published May 23, 2014
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About the author
Jill Cooper
60 books589 followersAuthor of the YA Dream Slayer series, Jill loves to blend horror, comedy, the supernatural, and love, through her novels. A fan of genre blending, her work strives to cross boundries, but most of all strives to entertain.
She loves soft cuddly cats, warm blankets, and paranormal romances.
Jill resides in Massachusetts, is constantly renovating her home that she shares with her husband, young daughter, and two skittish cats.
She loves soft cuddly cats, warm blankets, and paranormal romances.
Jill resides in Massachusetts, is constantly renovating her home that she shares with her husband, young daughter, and two skittish cats.
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May 25, 2014
Having lived in New England for half my life I am drawn to any book that is based there. Add the fact that Jill Cooper wrote the book, the author of my favorite Glistening series, I'm there.
Devour is a romance/horror book. I wish more authors wrote in this genre. Roberta is an awesome MC, she has torment, hardship and is a single mom. She lost her fiancé to the sea and is pretty much left alone and very young as the sole provider for her daughter. Basically, besides her daughter, she has nothing left to lose. She's had weird things happen to her pretty much all her life but when the townspeople around start acting VERY strange, it's hard for Roberta to duck her head as usual and ignore it. In walks her knight in shining fatigues, Gabe, who is her fiancées best friend. That's when things get really interesting.
Devour is an awesome blend of romance and horror. It's was a fantastic read, I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves the genre like me. It was fast paced and kept you thinking the entire book. I love when books aren't predictable. I find contemporary romances and NA books can be that way but when you throw horror in there? All bets are off.
Devour is a romance/horror book. I wish more authors wrote in this genre. Roberta is an awesome MC, she has torment, hardship and is a single mom. She lost her fiancé to the sea and is pretty much left alone and very young as the sole provider for her daughter. Basically, besides her daughter, she has nothing left to lose. She's had weird things happen to her pretty much all her life but when the townspeople around start acting VERY strange, it's hard for Roberta to duck her head as usual and ignore it. In walks her knight in shining fatigues, Gabe, who is her fiancées best friend. That's when things get really interesting.
Devour is an awesome blend of romance and horror. It's was a fantastic read, I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves the genre like me. It was fast paced and kept you thinking the entire book. I love when books aren't predictable. I find contemporary romances and NA books can be that way but when you throw horror in there? All bets are off.
July 9, 2016
This book was a little different than the other books that I've read by Jill, but it was just as good! The paranormal element was intriguing and kept me trying to figure out exactly what it was while the romance portion wasn't overpowering. Devour was full of suspense for me because it not only kept me on the edge of my seat, but I didn't want to put it down! The characters were extremely likeable and had qualities that I believe each of us can relate to. Overall, I was quite impressed with Jill's writing, as always!
**I received an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review
**I received an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review
August 4, 2016
I knew I would love this book before I even turned the first page. I have read several of Cooper's other books and have loved every single one. While Cooper classifies this as a Horror Romance, I would like to throw in suspense as well. I LOVED this book. It was scary at times, suspenseful and the romance between the two main characters, Roberta and Gabe, was beautiful. The love they both have for Roberta's daughter is undeniable as well. Roberta and Gabe will stop at nothing to keep her and themselves safe from the darkness that is quickly taking over their town.
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