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Conclave

(Devil's Night #3.5)

Penelope Douglas (Goodreads Author)

4.43 · Rating details · 521 ratings · 75 reviews

DAMON

Will is gone. He hasn’t been seen in months, and the texts coming from his phone are almost certainly forged. Something’s wrong. We need to act now.

Michael is ready to tear down The Cove, Rika’s hiding something, Evans Crist is a threat, and Winter’s father is still out there.

Everyone is off in a million directions, and we’re vulnerable.It’s time to do this.

It’s ...more

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Published November 23rd 2019 by Penelope Douglas LLC

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Nov 23, 2019 Penelope Douglas marked it as finished-writing · (Review from the author)

*Conclave is a 27,000 word novella that is available for FREE on my website and on my Wattpad. (Links below) You do not have to pay for it. But for those of you who would love this as part of your ebook and/or paperback libraries, it has been made available in both formats. Please be aware it takes place between Kill Switch (Devil’s Night #3) and Nightfall (Devil’s Night #4) and is only suitable for readers 18+. Please read Corrupt, Hideaway, and Kill Switch prior to reading this novella. I'm ...more

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Nov 25, 2019 Cristina rated it it was amazing

Oh, how I missed reading something written by Penelope! She’s a queen! I love all her books and I can’t wait to read the fourth book of this series.
This particular short story brought together almost all the characters from the last 3 books and it made me feel like I was reading about a family, not about a group of friends/couples. But they are actually a family, right?! The connection they all have is so intense and palpable, you can not possibly ignore it.
I loved it! ...more

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Nov 25, 2019 Veronica WordsAreMyDrinkOfChoice rated it did not like it

Shelves: avoid

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The blurb sounds like a snooze fest and filler to kill time until nightfall, this series has massively declined in my view

As it was so short I decided to read the novella! What a mess! Damon is just pure obnoxious and predictable, like Negan from the walking dead he has become somewhat of a caricature! He just insults people, gets into fisticufffs with Misha and Michael, he is a loud bore. For such a tough guy he gives into his mum seeing his child pretty quick. This whole idea was ridiculous, The blurb sounds like a snooze fest and filler to kill time until nightfall, this series has massively declined in my view 😴

As it was so short I decided to read the novella! What a mess! Damon is just pure obnoxious and predictable, like Negan from the walking dead he has become somewhat of a caricature! He just insults people, gets into fisticufffs with Misha and Michael, he is a loud bore. For such a tough guy he gives into his mum seeing his child pretty quick. This whole idea was ridiculous, Christiane has been a pretty shit mum to Rika, and a horrific, absent mother to Damon. But that is supposed to be forgotten and she is trusted with the baby? Why? She is hardly breaking her back to make amends with Damon. Also, who do Rika and Winter think they are to preach forgiveness and make that decision without Damon? It was pretty disgusting in my eyes. But I expect a shitty lifetime tv reconciliation between Damon and Christiane In Nightfall. Also, Rika trying to throw the bad things Damon had done in his face to guilt him into letting his mother see his child was just beyond! Damon was a monster because he was raised by monsters, which was something Rika’s Mother let happen. Like he said he did horrific things when he was young and hurting, his mother ignored him and let him be abused for years, everyday, while she was in reach of him, not the same thing at all!
Damon really was a scumbag when he threw Annie’s death in Mishas face, he basically said it was his fault, and everyone allowed it. It is such a shame the Damon from Corrupt and Hideaway had such potential, but the end result is an immature, entitled, arrogant ass, who thinks he is a lot scarier and tougher than he is!
Rika, Rika, Rika, I’m bored to tears. Penelope Douglas made clear in Kill Switch and this novella who her favourite characters are, and boy did I see too much of them, especially Rika. The triple threat, the elegant lady with ninja skills and cunning! Seriously? How old is this girl? Yet she has an entourage, is mayor, is finishing her degree, making plots, is engaged etc? Come on, she never would have been mayor and no one would have followed her. She is basically a kid with shady company, yet she is running the town?😂
Also that corny phone conversation with an associate where she was laughing and being pretentious, was cringe? I’m expected to believe people buy her little preppy act? She is so far removed from the spunky and authentic chick From Corrupt it is worrying. Michael is an ass, but I much prefer him to Rika.
Then we have the big secret reveal on the yacht which was so over dramatic and ominous, and turned out to be a snooze fest. Rika’s big reveal, is that she most likely will not be able to have children. Do not get me wrong it is a painful subject, but it as handled badly here. Firstly it is not a definite, secondly she hides it from Michael for a good while, thirdly we all know Michael values Rika more than having children so what was the big build up? Fourthly Kai knew first? Again with this underlying closeness with these two? It’s insulting to Banks. Again she questions if Rika is more important to him as he worries about keeping secrets for her. Rika has the cheek to be upset when Banks questions what’s going on? Come on! We see Michael and Rika make up (with sex as per usual), but not Banks and Kai? Apparently their relationship is not worth being focused on, or the reconciliation even being mentioned. It’s making me start to dislike Kai.
Also the sex scenes were incredibly boring and felt shoe horned in, as with every book there is sex scenes featured which involve more than two people, and each book it has to get bigger or better. This novella we have Rika watching Alex taking photos of two guys I barely remember, with a crew member of the yacht. Michael obviously arrives and sexy time happens in the same room as he and Rika make up, Rika likes being on display yadda yadda, a guy helps keep Rika stable and admires how hot she is as Michael fucks her, but cannot get involved, oh and Rika is blindfolded and Alex takes photos of her and Michael! Literally cringe and so out of place, I am bored of these stale scenes.
Also, the whole Will not being seeing for a whole year and this group allowing that, and not making it a big deal till now was not believable in the slightest! Come on none of it added up and it was so sloppy!
I used to be a fan is this author and the first two books in this series were big wins for me and kept me hooked, but Killswitch and this novella have killed any affection I have for this series. I will read Nightfall to see the conclusion, but I am pretty much done with this author and these books. ...more

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Nov 23, 2019 Markie Hicks rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-i-read-but-need-to-own

Let’s see what can I say about these beautiful little novellas Damon and Winter are still my favorite and I loved Penelope Douglas so much can’t wait to read her new books coming in the future

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Nov 24, 2019 alana ♡ rated it liked it

Shelves: romance, new-adult

Rating: 3.5

Definitely has me pumped for Will's story and I was super happy to see all of these characters back together again. This did feel like a little bit of an info dump but honestly, I'm such a sucker for anything that has to do with this world that I'm not even mad.

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Nov 25, 2019 Ari rated it really liked it

*3.5 Stars!*

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Nov 24, 2019 Pick a Book rated it it was amazing

It was so good to read more about this guys. Loved the surprise of seeing all my favorite characters here including characters from another book. I love this series so much. And it got me A LOT more curious about Will. Gimme NIGHTFALL already!!!!

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Nov 27, 2019 Books123 rated it it was ok

I don’t like how the series has become so Rika(who I dislike more after every book) and Damon centric. I feel like all other characters are under utilised so these two are always in the spotlight.

I also thought the misunderstanding scene between Michael,Rika, Kai and Banks was dumb. It undermines both couples who I would hope are secure in their relationships by now.

I’m still going to read book 4 just to finish the series but I’m not eagerly anticipating it.

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Nov 23, 2019 Kay rated it liked it

Not gonna lie this made me less excited for the next book. The first book was like an extreme version of high school where the bullies where literal psychopaths and we got a glimpse into this crazy world where only the rich and powerful live and we got to see what they did with that power the one night it peaks. The first book was like a special event that we got once a year and it still had a high school vibe that gave all the crazy scenarios a pass but now devils night has dripped into the ...more

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Nov 30, 2019 bookbabereviews / brianna j. rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I JUST NEED WILL.

FUCK

This was fantastic, too short, not enough, a total lady boner tease. I love this cast of characters so much it hurts. Hands down one of my all-time favorite series.

I guess it’s time for a reread, huh? ...more

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Nov 24, 2019 Ailin rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: new-adult, romance, dark-and-twisted

Winter feeling sick as everyone says how much in danger Will is and Damon understanding immediately and going after her I AM FINE

Gimme my fave trio reunited in Will's book I BEG YOU

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Nov 24, 2019 jordane rated it liked it

Shelves: read-in-2019, novella

i think i’ll need to reread the entire series before the last book is out because i don’t remember much

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Nov 29, 2019 Sable Lewis rated it it was amazing

I love this in-between book's peek into what's going on with the characters. The Devils Night characters are some of my all-time favorites, and this novella is such a great way to reconnect with them while waiting for Nightfall - not to mention add to the excitement of Will's story.

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Nov 25, 2019 Mia rated it liked it

Loved every Damon and Winter and Kai and Banks breadcrumb.
This makes excited for Will's book more!

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Nov 23, 2019 Dee rated it it was amazing

Can never have enough Damon...

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Nov 23, 2019 Vivian rated it it was amazing

Whenever Penelope Douglas graces us with her words, I eat them up like they are my last meal, so when I found out she was giving us fans of her DEVIL'S NIGHT series a little something something, in the form of a 27,000 word novella, I "sat at my dinner table" ready for my serving, and devoured it as soon as it was in front of me.

This novella was EVERYTHING I've come to love about this series and Pen's writing. It gave us fans, who were starving for a mere morsel of information in regards to ...more

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Nov 26, 2019 Lydia's Romance rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: top-shelf, taboo-forbidden-love

FIVE STARS

Ahhh, Damon had me hypnotized! From page 1 I was drawn to him like a moth to a flame. He wasted no time being his usual self--all dark brooding intensity and alpha to the max! Why is he so bad and why do I love him for it? Penelope Douglas needs to explain this to me. I kept rereading paragraphs because I wasn't ready to move on from certain scenes. The things he'd say had me grinning like a fool and I just wanted to prolong the novella. Conclave is told from Damon and Rika's points of ...more

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Nov 23, 2019 Lula Grayson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-series, series, new-adult, m-f-povs, dark, contemporary, adults, multiple-pov, review, favorite-author

One of my favorites reads this year.
And insanely amazing book.
This whole world is crazy, consuming, and it will take you out of your comfort zone.
This book needs to be read between Kill Switch and Nightfall (not released yet).
None of his friends and/or family have seen Will for more than a year, so Rika, Banks, Alex, Winter, Michael, Kai, Damon, plus Misha - Will's cousin- and his girlfriend Ryen need to reunite so they can plan how to find Will and the only information they have is that he may ...more

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Nov 24, 2019 arissa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2019, favorite, new-adult, romance, panty-soaker, short-stories-and-novellas, rate-5-stars, pregnancy, dual-pov

Ivar's birth and Conclave were a great addition to the series.

I love my babies Damon & Winter with all my heart, loved to see them welcoming their first child, and I can't wait for the next one ~~(hopefully is a baby girl, and Will will be there)~~.

I already suspected Rika's secret, but I'm still sad about it. I loved to see the gang together and plotting to get our baby Will back. I'm still suspicious of that smirk Michael gave, he better has nothing to do with sending Emory to Blackchurch.

I ...more

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Nov 23, 2019 Laetitia rated it it was amazing

This was amazing! Rika and Damon have come a long way and I absolutely love where the story is headed. I love that the couples have an even stronger bond between them. I really want to know what will happen with Alex because she's the wild card in this story for me and I hope that nothing happens to her. Out of Michael, Kai, Damon and Will, Damon is my favorite he goes from zero to sixty in 2 seconds but he is loyal to those he loves especially Winter, Banks and Rika and of course the other ...more

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Nov 23, 2019 Em Dorsey ~ Two Darlin Dolls and a Book Review ~ rated it it was amazing

This novella is everything!!! We get more Damon, more Rika, more Michael!!!! I love them and am a little bit obsessed so I was over the moon excited to read this. Where is Will? How can they help and what is Rika hiding. God I fell more in love with her and Michael. If you have read the Devil’s Night series YOU NEED TO READ THIS!!!! I don’t only want more I need it!!

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Nov 24, 2019 Caro Richard rated it really liked it

Gaaaaah! More nuggets from the Devils Night Crew!

So many secrets, so many admissions....
a papal conclave and it's all coming out.

I love all of the couples in this series and I even think I am in love with what is to come in Nightfall, I just can't wait!

'One month, Devil’s Night. We have until then to find Will and get him back.'

NEED!!!

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Nov 24, 2019 che added it

i missed them so much :")) and misha and ryen were here ! can't wait for the next book, and i'm hoping misha and ryen will continue to appear

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Nov 23, 2019 Ivette rated it it was amazing

This book was an excellent addition to this amazing series. We could never get enough Damon and the gang! Loved it!

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Nov 24, 2019 Hayley Broome rated it it was amazing

This makes me more excited for Will's story. ...more

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Nov 25, 2019 Devika rated it it was amazing

this series never disappoints....amazing. just need more!

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Nov 24, 2019 HeatherP rated it it was amazing

This series is everything. I don't think I will ever get over it. If you're a fan of this series, then I suggest you don't skip this.

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Dec 05, 2019 Clare rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-ku

Okay, hear me out. I've never been the biggest Rika Fane fan. And I most certainly don't like how she treats Michael in this. BUT, Damon is his usual, ahem, lovely self (especially in the little bonus scene) and the names for the two kids born are a HOOT.

Now, I have some suspicions with how I feel Nightfall is going to go (FYI DON'T READ THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T READ CORRUPT, HIDEAWAY AND KILLSWITCH) and I have a feeling one (or both) of the side characters mentioned in this is going to feature ...more

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Nov 23, 2019 Kristy Odom rated it really liked it

I loved these bonus scenes! Damon coming home to Winter in the pool dancing was HOT! Damon is my favorite. Winter is mad at him, but she intentionally made him chase her. Of course he will always chase her.

The other scene where they meet on boat to make decisions regarding Will were beyond hot! She needs to tell Michael what is going on with her was heartbreaking. I cried trying to read them. Of course she is wrong thinking that Michael will leave her, but it leads to some of the scenes I’ve ...more

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Nov 29, 2019 Nyla K rated it it was amazing

I read this little bonus scene novella as Pen posted them separately in her Facebook group, but now that it's a paperback I'll definitely be buying it to have her sign!

Conclave was a perfect little addition to the Devil's Night series. I especially loved Parts II - III because so much of Michael and Rika's stuff I'd been wondering about was explained.

The whole thing was wonderful. I never want to leave the DN world so if Pen could keep writing it forever, I'll never stop reading.

Can't mother ...more

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Penelope Douglas is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Her books have been translated into fourteen languages and include The Fall Away Series, The Devil’s Night Series, and the stand-alones, Misconduct, Punk 57, and Birthday Girl. Please look for Kill Switch (Devil’s Night #3), available now.

She lives in Las Vegas with her husband and their daughter.

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