Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
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Book Reviews of Blue-Eyed Devil
Book Review: Why should you read this book?
Summary: 4 Stars
Okay, I'm not going to give you the whole story on the book because all of the other reviews have, but i'll tell you why you should read this book. First of because it's Lisa Kleypas, but most importantly because of the content. Although I love her historicals, their is something very special about her first-person contemporaries. I like the fact that the stories are very relatable and they show problems in our society. Furthermore, in a way, they are more realistic than an actress marrying a duke (Somewhere I'll Find You). Plus, it's kinda nice not knowing what the hero is thinking and getting to know him through the eyes of the heroine and falling in love with him too :). If you don't love this novel, you will at least like it (i hope). Check it out!Book Review: Best book she's written!
Summary: 5 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's the best she's written. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended, but better to read Sugar Daddy first (which was also excellent). Book Review: 4.5 stars
Summary: 5 Stars
If she had just followed through on the one, embarrassing kiss she accidentally gave Hardy Cates in the dark, Haven Travis might have saved herself a sentence in an earthly Hell. But, she did not, instead marrying the devil himself, or nearly so. Nick turns from being a caring fiancé to a demoralizing, abusive rapist, subjecting her to years of degrading torture that strips away Haven's self worth and tries to steal her away from herself. When he goes too far, Haven is able to summon up enough spirit to escape, turning to her brother for refuge. Once safe, she begins to heal on several levels gradually. Then, Hardy re-enters her life and the attraction is there and stronger than ever. Yet, Haven still has the scars of her marriage on her soul, ones Hardy will have to deal with in order to win her. And, Nick is not done with his ex-wife.
***** Though this book has been criticized for being graphic in its depiction of domestic violence, that is a strength. Normally, I abhor seeing portrayals that are graphic in any way; however, it was critical to this story for the harshness to be seen. Haven's situation comes to life thanks to this, and once you start, this book is impossible to walk away from. *****
Amanda Killgore for Huntress Reviews.
Book Review: This was a good read!
Summary: 4 Stars
The material is more than a love story. There is a gritty and terrifying social problem at the heart of this. I was satisfied emotionally and intellectually . GNSBook Review: Touching and emotionally satisfying
Summary: 5 Stars
This is about as far from a formulaic romance as one can get! I can't recall another heroine as broken as Haven, which made me want a happy ending for her that much more. Hardy Cates makes only a brief (but steamy) appearance in the first 100+ pages of the book because Haven marries another man. A very wrong man.
The early part of the book is grim but it is a reality faced by many women. As disturbing as it was to read, it made Haven's character three dimensional and set the stage for everything to come in the rest of the book.
Another exceptional part of the book is that is was not just about Haven and Hardy. Haven, especially, has to learn to deal with her very protective brothers and her overbearing and controlling father. And her nasty boss shows that emotional abuse is not limited to spouses and significant others.
The ending was emotionally satisfying in large part because I cared so much about the characters and how hard they had worked to get past the emotional baggage each brought to the relationship.