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Saved by the Bell
ISABELLA
I put my life on hold.
I thought helping a friend for a few months would heal the pain.
But the explosive attraction towards a huge, grunting, sexy arsehole, who loathes me for no apparent reason messes everything up...even more.
Why can't I resist his grey stormy eyes? Or his rough touch?
I have to stay away.
Sounds like 'Die From A Broken Heart' by Maddie&Tae
KODE
I have rules about women. They are a mere way to de-stress. Same as fighting.
But a simple glance at the most gorgeous creature on two long, ivory legs and I'm obsessed.
She is funny, quirky and fucking beautiful. Absolutely perfect.
I don't want her.
I have to have her, even if only for a night.
Will my beaten cold heart be able to keep her?
Or will my past ruin any possible future together?
*My books are full of gumption, laughter, sexy-hot scenes, cussing (let's be fucking real!!) and always happy endings. No cliffhanger!
**This is the first book in the Devils in Angel series but can be read as a standalone.
I put my life on hold.
I thought helping a friend for a few months would heal the pain.
But the explosive attraction towards a huge, grunting, sexy arsehole, who loathes me for no apparent reason messes everything up...even more.
Why can't I resist his grey stormy eyes? Or his rough touch?
I have to stay away.
Sounds like 'Die From A Broken Heart' by Maddie&Tae
KODE
I have rules about women. They are a mere way to de-stress. Same as fighting.
But a simple glance at the most gorgeous creature on two long, ivory legs and I'm obsessed.
She is funny, quirky and fucking beautiful. Absolutely perfect.
I don't want her.
I have to have her, even if only for a night.
Will my beaten cold heart be able to keep her?
Or will my past ruin any possible future together?
*My books are full of gumption, laughter, sexy-hot scenes, cussing (let's be fucking real!!) and always happy endings. No cliffhanger!
**This is the first book in the Devils in Angel series but can be read as a standalone.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 5, 2021
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February 13, 2022
21st Century Bodice Ripper
P.I. Kane describes her writing as “hot romance,” and she has real potential in the genre. Her book, “Saved by the Bell (Devils in Angel Book 1)” certainly fits the billing. The book finds twenty-four-year-old Isabella, having traveled from her native London, in the town of Angel, TN, where she is helping a pregnant friend run her bakery business. Isabella is an interesting character – kind, considerate, helpful to everyone she meets, hurting from the death of the grandmother who raised her. She acts as a mentor for two abandoned kids at the Group Home. She has a cute mannerism of comparing situations to songs – “You sound like ‘Break Stuff’ by Limp Bizkit,” she says to the teenaged boy she mentors. I didn’t get most of the song references, but I’m sure other readers will really like that aspect of the story. Kane also creates a wide array of interesting characters, both in her native London and in the town of Angel. Unfortunately, despite these positives, the book did not resonate with me. I’m characterizing it as a 21st century bodice ripper.
Why do I call it 21st century? Because it’s filled with unapologetically graphic descriptions of sex, which are definitely the main attraction and possibly the main reason for reading the book. The main characters, Isabella and Kode, instantly attain states of extreme arousal whenever in each other’s presence, or even when just thinking of each other. The descriptive language would have made the most ardent 1950’s romance reader blush, but now, in 2022, it’s merely a turn-on. In fact, there’s so much sex that after a while I began wishing I had a fast forward button – not to zip ahead to the next juicy part like a sexy movie but to skip over the latest juicy part to actually learn something about the characters.
So why do I call it a “bodice ripper?” Because, despite being a modern, smart, outgoing, world-wise young woman, Isabella behaves just like the repressed 19th century heroines of old when it comes to her relationship with Kode, who wants only to possess her entirely for himself. After merely seeing Isabella in the street, he is so smitten with her beauty that he becomes enraged by the idea that any other man on earth would dare to be with her, touch her, desire her, look at her, even have an impure, unspoken thought about her. I literally mean any man on earth – the leader of a Group Home for troubled youth, an 80-year-old-blind man, Isabella’s married gay men friends in London, vendors at flea markets, even Kode’s closest friends, brother, and cousin are all subjects of his jealous rage. On more than one occasion, he carries her over his shoulder, locks her in a room, and roughly has his way with her. In almost all of their sexual encounters he “crushes her lips,” bites her, slaps her, pounds her with his enormous member – all in order to “mark” her as his and only his or to “punish” her for not obeying his every command. And how does Isabella respond? Does she run for the hills? Get a restraining order? Coach the wild animal on how to be more considerate? No, she swoons like a 19th century heroine as she experiences multiple heart-stopping orgasms. After all, Kode is big, strong, ripped, handsome beyond belief. She loves that he wants to “take care of her,” to “protect her.” Yuck. Despite a real desire to like Isabella, I just couldn’t, because I lost all respect as she demeaned herself with the untamable man-beast.
My final complaint is that the book was marred by a boatload of spelling and grammar errors, but these could be fixed with better editing. (I know Indie writers can’t afford to hire editors, so we need to learn how to do it ourselves. Editing is hard, but it can be done.) Adding this to my disappointment with the central romantic relationship, I’m giving the book three stars.
In conclusion, I’ll reiterate that P.I. Kane has great potential based on her skill in character development. I’d be happy to read more of her books if she drops the bodice-ripper fantasy and moves her relationships into the 21st century. I suggest she read “Snapdragon” by Kilby Blades to see what I’m talking about.
P.I. Kane describes her writing as “hot romance,” and she has real potential in the genre. Her book, “Saved by the Bell (Devils in Angel Book 1)” certainly fits the billing. The book finds twenty-four-year-old Isabella, having traveled from her native London, in the town of Angel, TN, where she is helping a pregnant friend run her bakery business. Isabella is an interesting character – kind, considerate, helpful to everyone she meets, hurting from the death of the grandmother who raised her. She acts as a mentor for two abandoned kids at the Group Home. She has a cute mannerism of comparing situations to songs – “You sound like ‘Break Stuff’ by Limp Bizkit,” she says to the teenaged boy she mentors. I didn’t get most of the song references, but I’m sure other readers will really like that aspect of the story. Kane also creates a wide array of interesting characters, both in her native London and in the town of Angel. Unfortunately, despite these positives, the book did not resonate with me. I’m characterizing it as a 21st century bodice ripper.
Why do I call it 21st century? Because it’s filled with unapologetically graphic descriptions of sex, which are definitely the main attraction and possibly the main reason for reading the book. The main characters, Isabella and Kode, instantly attain states of extreme arousal whenever in each other’s presence, or even when just thinking of each other. The descriptive language would have made the most ardent 1950’s romance reader blush, but now, in 2022, it’s merely a turn-on. In fact, there’s so much sex that after a while I began wishing I had a fast forward button – not to zip ahead to the next juicy part like a sexy movie but to skip over the latest juicy part to actually learn something about the characters.
So why do I call it a “bodice ripper?” Because, despite being a modern, smart, outgoing, world-wise young woman, Isabella behaves just like the repressed 19th century heroines of old when it comes to her relationship with Kode, who wants only to possess her entirely for himself. After merely seeing Isabella in the street, he is so smitten with her beauty that he becomes enraged by the idea that any other man on earth would dare to be with her, touch her, desire her, look at her, even have an impure, unspoken thought about her. I literally mean any man on earth – the leader of a Group Home for troubled youth, an 80-year-old-blind man, Isabella’s married gay men friends in London, vendors at flea markets, even Kode’s closest friends, brother, and cousin are all subjects of his jealous rage. On more than one occasion, he carries her over his shoulder, locks her in a room, and roughly has his way with her. In almost all of their sexual encounters he “crushes her lips,” bites her, slaps her, pounds her with his enormous member – all in order to “mark” her as his and only his or to “punish” her for not obeying his every command. And how does Isabella respond? Does she run for the hills? Get a restraining order? Coach the wild animal on how to be more considerate? No, she swoons like a 19th century heroine as she experiences multiple heart-stopping orgasms. After all, Kode is big, strong, ripped, handsome beyond belief. She loves that he wants to “take care of her,” to “protect her.” Yuck. Despite a real desire to like Isabella, I just couldn’t, because I lost all respect as she demeaned herself with the untamable man-beast.
My final complaint is that the book was marred by a boatload of spelling and grammar errors, but these could be fixed with better editing. (I know Indie writers can’t afford to hire editors, so we need to learn how to do it ourselves. Editing is hard, but it can be done.) Adding this to my disappointment with the central romantic relationship, I’m giving the book three stars.
In conclusion, I’ll reiterate that P.I. Kane has great potential based on her skill in character development. I’d be happy to read more of her books if she drops the bodice-ripper fantasy and moves her relationships into the 21st century. I suggest she read “Snapdragon” by Kilby Blades to see what I’m talking about.
February 10, 2022
It is a hot romance story that revolves around Kode and Isabelle. Both of them are holding on to their respective pasts, trying to move on in their life. Kode is an alpha male who has his rules about women, while Isabelle is a happy-go-lucky girl and is loved by everyone. But Kode finds it difficult to stick to his rules when he meets Isabelle, and then the story takes us on a rollercoaster ride of romance, heartbreak, patch-up, and repeat. The side characters were amazing. I loved Emma too. She was so quirky and funny.
The storyline was great. It was intense and inspirational, and what I took from the story (apart from the flaming romance!) is how wonderful it is to find someone who is rightfully yours, and then your life falls into place, but at the same time, you are scared to mess things up because of your past. But somehow, you learn to outgrow that pain, and you finally decide to choose what makes you happy... that your future cannot be defined by your past.
The storyline was great. It was intense and inspirational, and what I took from the story (apart from the flaming romance!) is how wonderful it is to find someone who is rightfully yours, and then your life falls into place, but at the same time, you are scared to mess things up because of your past. But somehow, you learn to outgrow that pain, and you finally decide to choose what makes you happy... that your future cannot be defined by your past.
March 1, 2022
‘Saved By The Bell’ is a story about love and moving on from your past, and of a guy who has made it his mission to keep his walls up- until he meets Isabella, obviously, who swiftly changes that- I mean, she is super charming. Isabella was a quirky and likeable lead with a tragic past and a tendency to compare people and situations to songs, who I was rooting for from the start. It took me a second to warm up to Kode, but the spark between them was undeniable and I loved him by the end.
It’s real, it’s funny, and sometimes a bit of a rollercoaster ride- but those steamy scenes were definitely not a let down (though they can get a little intense, so this probably isn’t for the fans of a sweet romance). If you like a hot, entertaining romance with a little angst and a lot of character growth, this one’s for you! I would definitely pick up another romance by P.I. Kane anytime.
It’s real, it’s funny, and sometimes a bit of a rollercoaster ride- but those steamy scenes were definitely not a let down (though they can get a little intense, so this probably isn’t for the fans of a sweet romance). If you like a hot, entertaining romance with a little angst and a lot of character growth, this one’s for you! I would definitely pick up another romance by P.I. Kane anytime.
March 8, 2022
This was a nice easy read. It wasn't the most original storyline but it was well written and the characters were likeable.
The main characters are Isabella & Kode. Two people that instantly feel something towards each other and despite fighting their feelings initially they are of course destined to end up together.
There are a few secondary characters but I do think a lot of them will get further explored in the other books in the series.
The storyline was not the most original but it was well written and easy to get sucked into. I did wonder for a while why it was called Saved by the Bell but I finally figured it out.
3 stars, a good quick and easy read
The main characters are Isabella & Kode. Two people that instantly feel something towards each other and despite fighting their feelings initially they are of course destined to end up together.
There are a few secondary characters but I do think a lot of them will get further explored in the other books in the series.
The storyline was not the most original but it was well written and easy to get sucked into. I did wonder for a while why it was called Saved by the Bell but I finally figured it out.
3 stars, a good quick and easy read
March 4, 2022
Al though at first I wasn't sure, in the end I ended up getting hooked, especially with Kode. This man negatively marked for life because of his mother who makes him distrust all women, will find, of course without looking for it and resisting at first, in Isabella, a young English woman recently arrived in town, his soulmate.
Isabella is super sweet, a bit quirky, but very funny, which is a contrast to Kade who is more of a grump.
Their misunderstandings, their comings and goings, their reconciliations, I have loved everything.
A highly recommended read.
Isabella is super sweet, a bit quirky, but very funny, which is a contrast to Kade who is more of a grump.
Their misunderstandings, their comings and goings, their reconciliations, I have loved everything.
A highly recommended read.
April 4, 2022
Saved By the Bell....
I absolutely loved this book. If I am able to feel for characters or even hate characters that means what I read was beyond amazing
This book kept me on my toes. If it wasn't Isabella's associating songs with what was going on in her life it was Kode expressing his desire in such a dominant and aggressive way. I wont spoil the book to much but just know it will take you on a rollercoaster ride. Getting to connect and feel for each character is what gave this book a 5 star rating. Along with the story line. It was just overall an amazing book.
I absolutely loved this book. If I am able to feel for characters or even hate characters that means what I read was beyond amazing
This book kept me on my toes. If it wasn't Isabella's associating songs with what was going on in her life it was Kode expressing his desire in such a dominant and aggressive way. I wont spoil the book to much but just know it will take you on a rollercoaster ride. Getting to connect and feel for each character is what gave this book a 5 star rating. Along with the story line. It was just overall an amazing book.
February 19, 2022
I was gifted an ARC of “Save by the Bell” by P.I. Kane in exchange for my honest review; and here it is. Love how the author tide everything in with the tittle of the book at the end. LOVE IT!!! The story itself is a bit original with some HOT HOT HOT sex scenes. Talk about love at first sight, no more like love at first hearing. Love reading the growth that both MCs did with each other’s help. A good read, I totally recommend it.
February 26, 2022
Definitely a good story!
Isabella has a painful past to go through, while Kode needs to fight his own demons in order to find the light.
With great and charismatic characters we found ourselves flying over the pages.
The hot scenes were great🔥.
Emma is a great friend and I can’t wait to read North’s story as well!
☺️📖
Isabella has a painful past to go through, while Kode needs to fight his own demons in order to find the light.
With great and charismatic characters we found ourselves flying over the pages.
The hot scenes were great🔥.
Emma is a great friend and I can’t wait to read North’s story as well!
☺️📖
January 24, 2022
I really like how the title harmonizes with the ending. I must admit that despite the fact that I do not like this genre, it was quite pleasant to read, not being able to tear myself away from the next chapter. I wish you many successes and positive opinions about this book.I will definitely read the next book by this author.
December 5, 2021
Different from what I usually read! but absolutely brilliant!
The main character had all this little particularities that made me smile and really connect with her, maybe because I am Italian or just because...
The music bits was what I loved the most! It really made me care for her, suffer with her and be ha[[y with her.
Loved it!
I look forward to see what else this writer has in store for us :)
The main character had all this little particularities that made me smile and really connect with her, maybe because I am Italian or just because...
The music bits was what I loved the most! It really made me care for her, suffer with her and be ha[[y with her.
Loved it!
I look forward to see what else this writer has in store for us :)
February 10, 2022
Is this what passes for romance in 2021?
At first I thought this was a fluff chick lit piece with a character named Isabella (which is a terrible name for a pale skinned, green eyed girl with auburn hair from the UK). I liked the music references but at times they were a bit too much. And when asked to choose Michael Jackson or Madonna, our heroine picks MJ! Ew! Come on, Madonna was ten times better. Though the story is set in Angel, Tennessee at times it sounded more like Blackburn, England. A few of the characters were transplanted from England and the scenes all reminded me of the UK more than Tennessee – right down to the coffeehouse serving mint hot tea.
When Kode came in I at first thought he was actually a pretty interesting if conflicted character and I liked the beginning interaction between him and Isabella (oh that name again) as they fell for each other, sometimes against their will. The story fulfills all the elements of a hot romance novel – right up to the scene where he pretty much rapes Isabella in the office of a bar. By then Kode would be arrested in today’s environment. Was this story set in 2021 or 1961? I guess it’s all a matter of perspective?
The dialogue is so full of four letter words you wonder - do all twenty something females talk this way for real? And then the ‘c’ word gets thrown around a lot, a lot. I thought this was the most taboo, humiliating word you could ever use to refer to a woman. Hmm… There are also numerous typos, mostly in the tense for some reason.
Then it got so demeaning to women it was a struggle to continue. It became obvious Kode believed females were only good for one thing. Soon we have Isabella kneeling on the filthy floor of a bar restroom as Kode rams his member down her throat awhile fisting her hair and ordering her to swallow every last drop – literally. And Isabella loves it! She is eager to obey his every demand while being called the [‘c’ word]. He lectures her over and over that her [‘p’ word] is for him alone and she is not to look at another man. And if any man looks at her, Kode is there to beat him or mark his territory by fondling her in public.
As the story progresses we learn Kode is an abusive, jealous, controlling, possessive, monster who leaves Isabella literally bruised after every sexual encounter (and proud of it) – and she can’t get enough because Kode is so big (!) and sooo handsome. I guess the MeToo movement hasn’t hit the UK yet or is this the way twenty-something cave girls like it – being abused by cave men? Most porn films wouldn’t treat women the way Kode does.
The sex didn’t bother me a bit, my own books are filled with it, but I would never think of writing something this demeaning to women. When I finally managed to finish this I took a look at other reviews and the crazy thing – glowing five stars from what appear to be young women. I was offended – and I’m a man! All in all I found no redeeming qualities in this book.
At first I thought this was a fluff chick lit piece with a character named Isabella (which is a terrible name for a pale skinned, green eyed girl with auburn hair from the UK). I liked the music references but at times they were a bit too much. And when asked to choose Michael Jackson or Madonna, our heroine picks MJ! Ew! Come on, Madonna was ten times better. Though the story is set in Angel, Tennessee at times it sounded more like Blackburn, England. A few of the characters were transplanted from England and the scenes all reminded me of the UK more than Tennessee – right down to the coffeehouse serving mint hot tea.
When Kode came in I at first thought he was actually a pretty interesting if conflicted character and I liked the beginning interaction between him and Isabella (oh that name again) as they fell for each other, sometimes against their will. The story fulfills all the elements of a hot romance novel – right up to the scene where he pretty much rapes Isabella in the office of a bar. By then Kode would be arrested in today’s environment. Was this story set in 2021 or 1961? I guess it’s all a matter of perspective?
The dialogue is so full of four letter words you wonder - do all twenty something females talk this way for real? And then the ‘c’ word gets thrown around a lot, a lot. I thought this was the most taboo, humiliating word you could ever use to refer to a woman. Hmm… There are also numerous typos, mostly in the tense for some reason.
Then it got so demeaning to women it was a struggle to continue. It became obvious Kode believed females were only good for one thing. Soon we have Isabella kneeling on the filthy floor of a bar restroom as Kode rams his member down her throat awhile fisting her hair and ordering her to swallow every last drop – literally. And Isabella loves it! She is eager to obey his every demand while being called the [‘c’ word]. He lectures her over and over that her [‘p’ word] is for him alone and she is not to look at another man. And if any man looks at her, Kode is there to beat him or mark his territory by fondling her in public.
As the story progresses we learn Kode is an abusive, jealous, controlling, possessive, monster who leaves Isabella literally bruised after every sexual encounter (and proud of it) – and she can’t get enough because Kode is so big (!) and sooo handsome. I guess the MeToo movement hasn’t hit the UK yet or is this the way twenty-something cave girls like it – being abused by cave men? Most porn films wouldn’t treat women the way Kode does.
The sex didn’t bother me a bit, my own books are filled with it, but I would never think of writing something this demeaning to women. When I finally managed to finish this I took a look at other reviews and the crazy thing – glowing five stars from what appear to be young women. I was offended – and I’m a man! All in all I found no redeeming qualities in this book.
February 13, 2022
I was sent this book as an arc. I’m not sure if the format was off because of the way I received it but it was all over the place. Lots of words missing and showing up in other places, the indentations were off at the start of every paragraph.
I did not enjoy the change in pov, most of the time you didn’t know who was talking until they clarified it. It was all over the place.
The whole miscommunication was was made me not enjoy the book as much because it was good and the plot was great it is just the whole miscommunication they had going on and kodes constant mommy issues.
The smut was 👌🏼😚, I loved it!! And I love who Isabella is. I enjoyed that she was quirky, and she loves music, and associates things with songs as well.
Over all the book is good, but not my favorite. Not something I would re-read.
I did not enjoy the change in pov, most of the time you didn’t know who was talking until they clarified it. It was all over the place.
The whole miscommunication was was made me not enjoy the book as much because it was good and the plot was great it is just the whole miscommunication they had going on and kodes constant mommy issues.
The smut was 👌🏼😚, I loved it!! And I love who Isabella is. I enjoyed that she was quirky, and she loves music, and associates things with songs as well.
Over all the book is good, but not my favorite. Not something I would re-read.
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