Devil of Dublin Published by Art by Easton by B.B. Easton
on September 22, 2022
Genres: Abuse, Crime, Dark, New Adult, Romance, Suspense, Magic
Pages: 365
Source: Publisher
Format: ARC, eBook
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Also by this author: Fighting for Rain , 44 Chapters About 4 Men, The Devil Himself
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From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 44 Chapters About 4 Men (inspiration for the Netflix Original series Sex/Life) comes a dark mafia romance steeped in Irish folklore.
I can’t remember anymore if my grandfather’s eyes were blue or green, but I’ll never forget the way they wrinkled at the corners when he laughed at one of his own jokes. Or the way they sparkled with mischief when he told me tales about the magical creatures that dwelled in the forest behind his humble Irish sheep farm—shy fairies who liked to eat tea biscuits, cruel witches who liked to eat children, a moody lake spirit with a taste for expensive gifts.
As a child, I believed every fantastical word. But when he warned me about the mute boy who also lurked in those woods, the one the priest had declared to be the spawn of Satan himself, I refused to listen. Kellen wasn’t evil. He was kind, and beautiful, and special, and hurting. He was my friend. And with every summer I spent stolen away with him in those enchanted woods, he grew to become so much more.
But when I return to Glenshire as an adult, grieving and engaged to someone else, all those legends quickly morph into nightmares.
My grandfather had been right about everything, especially the boy.
If only I had listened.
WARNING: If you are a sensitive reader or find certain topics to be emotionally triggering, please exercise self-care and select a different book. Devil of Dublin is intended for mature audiences who enjoy dark subject matter, tortured anti-heroes, explicit adult content, graphic violence, heart-pounding suspense, fairy-tale worthy love, and gorgeous Irish scenery. If that sounds like you, then welcome to Glenshire!
B.B. Easton has yet to write a book that I don’t just devour. It’s true. I challenge her to write one.
Not only is she just excellent at romance, but she writes the surrounding plot in a way to constantly keep me hooked.
Devil of Dublin is a conglomeration of genres. It’s romance, thriller, with some fantasy and folklore thrown in for fun. They all blend so perfectly well together in this tale of Darby and Kellen who met as children, quickly formed a bond, and were just meant to be together. However, circumstances got in the way, separating these two until they were older.
Once they reunite–oh, boy. Let’s just say I wasn’t quite expecting what happened there. Kellen is a ruthless man due to a horrible and abusive past.
It’s safe to say that both of them have been through a lot. And those things brought them together.
I truly fell in love with this story and wish there would be more from Darby and Kellen. I’d love to know more about their future–and I feel like there would be a good opener for more happening in their lives.
I am not sure why I haven’t read this author yet, but I definitely need to read her books. I adore your review here and I love it when authors combine many elements together in a romance.
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I can’t wait to get my hands on this one! Great review!
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