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Heroes and Villains #3
Even Villains Have Interns
Bootleggers, drug dealers, crooked cops, and dirty politicians... Chicago has always had a reputation for indulging in the finer vices of life. That’s why Doctor Charm’s favorite daughter found America’s Second City so appealing; criminals are never boring. As second in command for the powerful Subrosa Security group, Delilah Samson finds opportunities to use her superpowers at every turn. Whether it’s stealing a priceless French painting from a mobster or stopping a drug deal, she’s game.
In fact, the only thing she doesn’t care for is Chicago’s favorite native son, Deputy Mayor Alan Adale, the man who made Lucifer jealous. Sinfully handsome, or possibly just sinful, Adale has been pursuing Delilah since she first arrived, and she’s been dodging.
When she finds ties between the new kingpin in town and a drug The Company wants to buy so they can create more superheroes, Delilah takes the gloves off. Teaming up with the spooky Spirit of Chicago, she aims to take down the dealers, the mobsters, the kingpin, and The Company. All without falling in love with the one man capable of capturing her heart.
In fact, the only thing she doesn’t care for is Chicago’s favorite native son, Deputy Mayor Alan Adale, the man who made Lucifer jealous. Sinfully handsome, or possibly just sinful, Adale has been pursuing Delilah since she first arrived, and she’s been dodging.
When she finds ties between the new kingpin in town and a drug The Company wants to buy so they can create more superheroes, Delilah takes the gloves off. Teaming up with the spooky Spirit of Chicago, she aims to take down the dealers, the mobsters, the kingpin, and The Company. All without falling in love with the one man capable of capturing her heart.
150 pages, Paperback
First published January 15, 2015
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January 17, 2015
This is just about the perfect Superhero Romance. The five stars is if you like this genre, which I do, and if you like superheroes, which I do, and if you like villains, which I do, and if you love minions. Which I love.
And that's the very first thing to point out: This book has, by my count, 900% more minions than the last book (Even Villains Go To The Movies). And it's at least 900% better. By some counts, it might be 1100% more minions. And characters, to boot! The HaV-iverse has expanded from the lonely days of Dr Charm, Zephyr Girl, and their army of minor minions. Now it's more like the Brady Bunch, if Marsha Brady could tear your spine out through your ankle.
My favorite part, hands down, was the letters home from Delilah to all the other HaV-iverse characters. The plot in this one is tight and a great advance over EVGTM. My only complaint is that I wasn't clear what happened to the soon-to-hatch minion. Yes, it's all about the minions for me. The dialogue between Alan & Delilah is less snappy, more fitting with these serious characters, and I like that Delilah's not adverse to killing a few people if that's what has to be done. It provides a nice counterpart to the do-gooders.
Best cameo? Sue the T-Rex.
I'm looking forward to the next book. More Villains. More Heroes. And more minions.
And that's the very first thing to point out: This book has, by my count, 900% more minions than the last book (Even Villains Go To The Movies). And it's at least 900% better. By some counts, it might be 1100% more minions. And characters, to boot! The HaV-iverse has expanded from the lonely days of Dr Charm, Zephyr Girl, and their army of minor minions. Now it's more like the Brady Bunch, if Marsha Brady could tear your spine out through your ankle.
My favorite part, hands down, was the letters home from Delilah to all the other HaV-iverse characters. The plot in this one is tight and a great advance over EVGTM. My only complaint is that I wasn't clear what happened to the soon-to-hatch minion. Yes, it's all about the minions for me. The dialogue between Alan & Delilah is less snappy, more fitting with these serious characters, and I like that Delilah's not adverse to killing a few people if that's what has to be done. It provides a nice counterpart to the do-gooders.
Best cameo? Sue the T-Rex.
I'm looking forward to the next book. More Villains. More Heroes. And more minions.
March 31, 2015
Well, it was great!
Funny, but I am going to be a lot more satisfied when all the books are done and I can read the whole thing at once.
Funny, but I am going to be a lot more satisfied when all the books are done and I can read the whole thing at once.
July 26, 2015
What I liked:
I've loved all three books in this series so far, but this one broke my heart the most. The 'will they/won't they end up together' romance really teetered on the edge right up to the very end, and I really wasn't sure which way it might go. The other great thing about these books is you can read them as stand-alones, although the underlying plot continues to build with each book. It's also great to read books set in the POV of...well, maybe not quite the supervillain, but certainly not the more conventional superheroes featured in them.
What I didn't like:
A couple of the location/settings had me confused - I struggled to imagine the lay out or where people were standing/what they were doing in a couple of places.
In conclusion:
Anyone who loves superheroes, and likes their romance on the sweet and sensual side rather than explicit will adore this. There's plenty of action, a hint of comedy, snarky repartee, and intrigue, all packed into this delightful novella. Buy the series!
I've loved all three books in this series so far, but this one broke my heart the most. The 'will they/won't they end up together' romance really teetered on the edge right up to the very end, and I really wasn't sure which way it might go. The other great thing about these books is you can read them as stand-alones, although the underlying plot continues to build with each book. It's also great to read books set in the POV of...well, maybe not quite the supervillain, but certainly not the more conventional superheroes featured in them.
What I didn't like:
A couple of the location/settings had me confused - I struggled to imagine the lay out or where people were standing/what they were doing in a couple of places.
In conclusion:
Anyone who loves superheroes, and likes their romance on the sweet and sensual side rather than explicit will adore this. There's plenty of action, a hint of comedy, snarky repartee, and intrigue, all packed into this delightful novella. Buy the series!
January 26, 2015
Liana Brooks has done it again with this third entertaining installment of her Even Villains superhero franchise.
December 31, 2021
So far this one is my least favorite in the series, but I am into the Hero’s powers. I was a little more excited for the h to do some villainous things and be Daddy’s little monster, but she wasn’t a villain at all.
April 13, 2019
Love this series
Another wonderful addition to Heroes and Villains. Not as much action and drama as earlier books but such a sweet romance <3
Another wonderful addition to Heroes and Villains. Not as much action and drama as earlier books but such a sweet romance <3
December 20, 2017
Another romp in Liana Brooks Heroes and Villains series (book 3). We met the grown up quads in the second book, especially Delilah, who redefines type A personality. Unlike her empath sister, Delilah actually worked on her physical and mental skills and considers herself a full-blown villain, but a behind-the-scenes one, not into world domination. Just wants to keep her family safe, by ANY means necessary. Problems arise when falling in love; when does the person stop being an obstruction and starts being family?
The Spirit of Chicago is a hero who works around the edges, much like the city he represents. Bootleg and rebuilding from ashes are two things the city is famous for; law-abiding is relative when those that make the laws can easily be bribed to rewrite them. When he discovers Locke/Delilah doing her thing, for selfish reasons but mostly on the side of good, the attraction matches the contradictory nature of the city they both love.
I found this the best love story of the three written so far, and back to the perfect balance of Romance and Superhero of the Superhero Romance genre Liana Brooks wrote so well in the first story. She continues to add to her world-building each story. The email to family members which opens each chapter is the perfect device, giving insight to family dynamics and the main character's feelings. And again Dr. Charm's amoral ethical actions give delightful shudders (he has ethics, he just has no moral compass outside of not upsetting his wife, making a reader love and fear him completely).
An excellent read and I have high hopes for the other two quads and their little brother's stories. And watching the family continue to bamboozle the Company.
10/30/2015 - Reread book. I don't do that often. If I do it is because it is a good book - raise goodread from 4 to 5 stars.
2017 - Did a reread-skim this year. This is quickly becoming a favorite book for comfort reading.
The Spirit of Chicago is a hero who works around the edges, much like the city he represents. Bootleg and rebuilding from ashes are two things the city is famous for; law-abiding is relative when those that make the laws can easily be bribed to rewrite them. When he discovers Locke/Delilah doing her thing, for selfish reasons but mostly on the side of good, the attraction matches the contradictory nature of the city they both love.
I found this the best love story of the three written so far, and back to the perfect balance of Romance and Superhero of the Superhero Romance genre Liana Brooks wrote so well in the first story. She continues to add to her world-building each story. The email to family members which opens each chapter is the perfect device, giving insight to family dynamics and the main character's feelings. And again Dr. Charm's amoral ethical actions give delightful shudders (he has ethics, he just has no moral compass outside of not upsetting his wife, making a reader love and fear him completely).
An excellent read and I have high hopes for the other two quads and their little brother's stories. And watching the family continue to bamboozle the Company.
10/30/2015 - Reread book. I don't do that often. If I do it is because it is a good book - raise goodread from 4 to 5 stars.
2017 - Did a reread-skim this year. This is quickly becoming a favorite book for comfort reading.
July 4, 2016
Reviewed by Angela
Book provided by the publisher
Originally posted at Romancing the Book
This is off of my normal path for reading, but it did intrigue me so I figured let’s give it a shot. Even Villains Have Interns takes place in the year 2033, in a little town we call Chicago. The story is mainly told from Delilah, the female character’s, point of view. A strong single woman with some extraordinary talents. Delilah works for a prestigious security company in Chicago and has made quite a name for herself over the years.
What Delilah is proud of though is the name that she has made for herself after hours, when she goes by another name: Locke. With a family history rich in drama and rehabilitation She is looking to make her place in the world. The question is how do you do that and keep the ones that you love safe? And in a world filled with enemies and villain’s how do you know who you can trust? Locke meets an unlikely alley in The Spirit of Chicago, but she is still reluctant to take help from anyone except her minions.
Will good win out over evil? Will Delilah learn to trust or will it be to late?
This is a slow book to read. I can usually fly through any book but I found that this book had a hard time keeping my attention. The plot was not strong enough , and I know I am used to Alpha males but this book makes the male lead seem a little spineless. I look for a stronger male lead in the books I read. Although it is nice to see the woman taking care of business the lack of a strong man left me looking for more.
Book provided by the publisher
Originally posted at Romancing the Book
This is off of my normal path for reading, but it did intrigue me so I figured let’s give it a shot. Even Villains Have Interns takes place in the year 2033, in a little town we call Chicago. The story is mainly told from Delilah, the female character’s, point of view. A strong single woman with some extraordinary talents. Delilah works for a prestigious security company in Chicago and has made quite a name for herself over the years.
What Delilah is proud of though is the name that she has made for herself after hours, when she goes by another name: Locke. With a family history rich in drama and rehabilitation She is looking to make her place in the world. The question is how do you do that and keep the ones that you love safe? And in a world filled with enemies and villain’s how do you know who you can trust? Locke meets an unlikely alley in The Spirit of Chicago, but she is still reluctant to take help from anyone except her minions.
Will good win out over evil? Will Delilah learn to trust or will it be to late?
This is a slow book to read. I can usually fly through any book but I found that this book had a hard time keeping my attention. The plot was not strong enough , and I know I am used to Alpha males but this book makes the male lead seem a little spineless. I look for a stronger male lead in the books I read. Although it is nice to see the woman taking care of business the lack of a strong man left me looking for more.
August 14, 2015
The cast keeps growing, and the author clearly keeps developing her skills.
Again the characters and the world have grown more complex. Sadly, there is not a lot to be done with that new complexity. It all just slides on and on...
At least the "who is the hero she falls in love with?" game has been kept a lot shorter this time.
Plus points also for the plot, which was another improvement. Can I see I really like Dr Charming? Anyway, the biggest disappointment was our hero this time. There could have been so much story, so much development! Instead the end felt rushed, as if a whole year of relationship was suddenly missing.
Again the characters and the world have grown more complex. Sadly, there is not a lot to be done with that new complexity. It all just slides on and on...
At least the "who is the hero she falls in love with?" game has been kept a lot shorter this time.
Plus points also for the plot, which was another improvement. Can I see I really like Dr Charming? Anyway, the biggest disappointment was our hero this time. There could have been so much story, so much development! Instead the end felt rushed, as if a whole year of relationship was suddenly missing.
December 17, 2016
A pesar de que este universo de superheroes y villanos no ha dejado de encantarme, sin duda esta novela es la más floja de la serie, ya que la protagonista es demasiado ambigua, declarandose por un lado "una villana" y actuando, al mismo tiempo, como una heroína. También el villano y la subtrama de la droga que otorga poderes a humanos normales es demasiado confusa. Si no fuese por eso, la no me cansaría de la familia Smith, pero entiendo que no se haya anunciado ninguna novela más, dado que parece para la autora un mero entretenimiento al que no ha dedicado suficiente esfuerzo para sacarle todo el partido que podría haber en una historia así.
January 22, 2017
Funny series. I hope there are more but please proof-read the grammar...
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