Never Deal with the Devil

by Jessi Hart

"Sweetheart, your nightmares are f**king terrified of me."

Savannah Carpenter will be the death of me . . . That’s if I don’t kill her first.

I’ve never met a girl who’s such a Texas-sized pain in the ass, but consequently, the sexiest woman I’ve ever seen. No one ever said guarding the most rebellious of Marcus Parker’s stepdaughters would be easy. I knew she’d try to fight me at every turn. Luckily, I came in prepared for that.

What I didn’t prepare for is how much I’d like putting her in her place.

My line of work has always forced me to blend in, pick up jobs that will get me closer to my target, and, unfortunately for Savannah, she’s the perfect fit to get me closer to her stepfather and candidate for the next mayor of Los Angeles. Too bad she’s going to hate me when this is over.

I was hired to be her bodyguard, and while she doesn’t know I exist, yet, she’ll find out soon enough. When I’m ready, I’ll step out of the shadows and meet that ice in her eyes with my fire.

Catching her stepfather, Marcus Parker, is enough. Using Savannah Carpenter, to get there, is just an added bonus.


The Devil is the most handsome man. That’s how he reels you in. At least . . . that’s what my nana always used to say. I guess she never met Logan Prince.

With a body trained to act like a machine and a pair of eyes that will surely bring on the end of days, you’d think I’d do everything I can to stay away from him.

Unfortunately, I’ve never been good at staying out of danger.

Logan is rude. Crass. Every woman’s wildest fantasy and my bodyguard. Staying away from him is like losing your shadow.

Freaking Impossible.

He’s made it abundantly clear since the start that he can’t stand me and the feeling’s mutual— Until the demons hiding in the dark corners of my life come out to play. A secret cult, extravagant parties, and party favors for the future Mayor of Los Angeles force me into the home of my undercover bodyguard. And then his bed.

Because Logan means safety and I can’t resist that dark glimmer in his eyes.

Even if my mother always told me, never deal with the devil.

Never Deal with the Devil is book 3 in the Never Ever series. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone. Happily Ever Afters- guaranteed!

Genres: Enemies To Lovers, Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense, Romance

523 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 15, 2024

About the author

Hey everybody! I'm Jessi Hart, writer of contemporary and dark romance stories that will probably make you fall in love, cry, laugh, and want to throw the book across the room, all in a few chapters.

I like my heros grey and my heroines sassy and full of wit. My characters are human with human flaws that might make you angry, sad, or maybe, relate to them a little more than you thought you would. In the end, though, you can't help, but love them. Because even if they're just on paper, they're real, just like you and I.

Jessi Hart lives in Ohio with her partner and dogbaby, Rylie. When she's not daydreaming up the perfect scene, you can probably find her gaming, binge-watching a spooky show or pranking her partner, Nick.

Reviews

[🩷🎀Sayaka🎀🩷 · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ I thought this book was excellent. And I mean I loved it.
I related to savannah’s character so hard, and I loved watching her grow and develop as a person, her and Logan were absolutely absolute perfection together I loved their character growth. This was a true enemies to lovers, slow burn but once we got there, that burn was hot for sure. 🤭🥵🥵.
This book has some of the sweetest lines I have ever read in a romance novel in a while, maybe if ever. I mean who doesn’t want a bodyguard seeing some of the hot, sweet dirty things to them the way Logan does for savannah?? I actually was jealous of her and Logan they were so freaking sweet.
I enjoyed this entire book there is something happening all the time that keeps you guessing that keeps you on your toes but once I got to 70% I really started flying through the pages. I was practically throwing my Kindle across the room at certain points. And I loved every minute.
I think the romance aspect of this book was one of my favorites. It is something I think the author does incredibly well. She really had me by the heart there for a minute in this book. There were twists and turns that I actually didn’t expect and I loved every minute of it.
I think this book is classified as a fluffy, dark romance. I also think it could be a very fresh take on the OG Romantic suspense genre that some of us older reader girlies know and love 🩵
Jessi Hart has created a fiend out of me and she now has a fan for life. I love this book. I’m definitely getting a physical copy of it because I need it on my shelves!

[Jessi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!! I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading this book. I went in blind, this was the first book I’ve read from this author and I’m ready to read the her other books. This book was so good I couldn’t put it down. Savannah and Logan have had my heart so wound up, but in a good way. The things he says to her 😍, the touch her and ☠️ vibes, enemies to lovers oh my god so so good. That cliffhanger I’m not going to be able to wait for book 4. The other 2 books in this series have now been added to my TBR.

[Raindrops.and.Books (Scarlett J) · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW
Savannah and Logan are FIRE! Their chemistry is something you see in couples like Mr & Mrs Smith or some CIA power couple! Savannah has such a heart of ice, which she’s had to have because of Mr Parker, that when Logan somehow manages to thaw it, it makes their banter even more beautifully intense!
I loved this book. I loved the characters, and the side pieces we get from like Mila and Rosie. There were moments in the book where it felt long winded but I was fine with it because it just made the whole story more in depth. The spice level was great! It took a long time to get to it but once it was there….it was explosive!
just be fair warned…..there’s a MAJOR cliffhanger at the end that has readers wanting to scream and I for one, will be crawling (IYKYK) to the next book!!

[kimiwheelielovesbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC read
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.5

This is my 1st Jessi Hart book and she has now become one of my go-to authors!!

Who doesn't love when a spoiled rich girl and her bodyguard end up toe to toe over everything? This enemies to lovers did not disappoint at all.

Savannah is a little sassy ballerina who has no problem letting her bodyguard Logan know how she really feels about him and how his job impacts her life. Logan is just doing his job and trying to keep Savannah safe from any political backlash she might have from her stepdad running for State office.

There's more then meets the eye to Savannah and Logan soon learns why the ice Queen is so guarded and the secrets that she keeps. Logan isn't so forthcoming either and has secrets he needs to keep to make sure his plan works out.

If you love enemies to lovers and built-up banter between a sassy FMC and a hot MMC bodyguard who takes no ones shit, this book is for you!!

Tropes:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Touch Her and 💀
- Hot Bodyguard
- Dark Romance
- Mr & Mrs Smith Vibes

Triggers:
- Detailed Sexual Situations
- Brief mentions of child abuse
- Mentions of SA
- Graphic violence
- Human trafficking
- Sex trafficking
- Drug trafficking
- Brief drug use
- Organized cult
- Mentions of rape

[Victoria Loraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of being an ARC reader for this book before it releases! I enjoyed the story a lot!
This book had so many of my favorite qualities in a good story!
Enemies to lovers ✅
Bodyguard ✅
Character development ✅
Spice ✅✅ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Edge of your seat page turning moments ✅
Twist and turns ✅
“Touch her and Die” vibes ✅🥵

I loved the banter between Savannah and Logan. They are both so stubborn and perfect to deal with each other! Logan’s character and personality is hawt 🥵🥵🥵ugh I need me a hot bodyguard!
I loved the fact that the author put in thought about the characters back stories and created an understanding for readers of why the characters acted the way they did and a very relatable story!

Overall it was an easy and interesting read and I look forward to see what else Jessi Hart puts out in the future and to read the first two books!

[Natasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a dark romance fan at heart 🖤 this book even though as the author stated it’s fluffy dark romance I LOVED every second of this read. I loved the characters Logan and Savanna. I Also secretly loved Mila and Christian 😩 the relationship that develops throughout the story between Logan and savanna makes my heart melt. What was meant to be a job become a life long commitment. He saved when no one else could. Even though I know how their story ended it left me wanting more 😭😭 as do most books that have such well developed plots and characters. If your looking for a book that tethers on the edge between contemporary and dark Romance I recommend you grab this book!

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written book with strong characters in Savannah and Logan. The author does a great job developing the story and paints her scenes perfectly. She takes you into their lives with an enemies to lovers romance and kept me turning the pages with all the twists and turns along the way. She moves the story fluidly and delivers a terrific read.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Logan & Sav were too hot 🔥
I love a good enemies to lovers!! There were parts where I just couldn’t put the book down. I love a grumpy girl but I loveee a grumpy guy who sees through her attitude and wants to melt her icy exterior! Her HOT body guard falls for her and has a touch her you die vibe 🤤 I’ll have to stop here to not give anything away but I HIGHLY recommend you read this book!

[April Bonner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Logan and Savannah are so beautifully toxic together. How obsessed he becomes and not wanting to give in. Savannah having been through so much. The story was so good it pulled me in from the start. It kept me from packing one night and had to finish packing the next day right before I left for my trip. Jessi Harts books will now be on my TBR. I'm ready for the next book Jessi.

[Mackenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five big, fat fuckin stars from me, guys. This was incredible. I will NEVER ever forget Logan, oh my god. Obsessed and I can’t WAIT until book 4

[A.Z. Chaudhry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is there an option to give a million stars? Nah? Let's make one. ⭐ raised to the power of infinity. For people deciding whether to read this book or not? Well, lemme give you an analogy and wait for you to wake up nights to finish this book. Have you ever been on a rollercoaster? As a child.....knowing it awaits danger....yet still someone pushes you to go. You sit on it, it goes up up uP Up UPPPP and stops. It stays there, a million miles high in the air, time is still around you, you hold your breath in, tighten your hands into fists, waiting for the unthinkable when you'll be thrown down. The sky is silent, the birds aren't even chirping cuz they are too stunned to even yelp. Your heart is banging against your ribcage, your eardrum is constantly threatening to detach and leave you completely yet the ride is still suspended in air. You count till ten and risk a peek below when the conductor tells you that the ride is broken and needs time fixing. You let out a whoosh of air, collecting yourself for whenever you get the warning that its about to start and before you know it? You are being hurtled like a cannon ball to the ground, your heart rate going a million I'M-GONNA-KILL-YOU beats per millisecond and all you can think is wrangling the neck of the conductor.

Well.....the anxious kid is you, the rollercoaster is this book and the conductor is our evil, yet super cute, Jessi Hart ma'am. This woman made sure I bullied her head off in the dms and the responses I got were "jessihartauthor reacted 😂 to a message you sent". Bruh-🤣🤣🤣. Istg this book had it all. Poison, the way to drink it, the recipe, the aftereffects and it was convincing in such a way that I couldn't stop drinking the poison. It even tasted good. Bodyguard romance? A girl who'll constantly tick the ants on your ass even? She'll run every possible moment to make sure a man who hasn't broken a sweat does break one? Mouthy? Witty comebacks? Ice queen? Paired with a literal equal version of herself, maybe even more furious? Get. This. Damn. Book.

It was so refreshing that I can't even tell you. The book went on and on about every possible trick that Savannah had up her sleeve, every possible thing she did to annoy the living hell out of Logan, everything from even the unthinkable to unachievable and the first sentence during Logan's POV was: She's a pain in the ass. BUAHAHHAHAHAHAA. I swear I ATE this book up. So well written, the plot, the story, the tension, the heat, the spice, the overprotectiveness, the drama, chaos, murder attempts, FBA, SWAT....name it, this book had it. From enemies to lovers, both grumpy as hell, I loved this book like I have never loved any. I remember constantly messaging Jessi that either she'll pay for my therapy or else. A must must read, where it will grip your heart in its vice like hold and people who had a choke kink? You have yet to experience this. The pounding of your heart especially through the acute drama at the end of the book is worth skipping your meal for. A must must devilish good read. Can't wait for the next one in the series.


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His jawline is sharp enough to slice through butter and his face, rough and soft at the same time, handsome, but scarred. Haunting.

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He’s never looked at me like this before . . . like I’m the only woman he’s ever seen. Like I’m the only one that matters. Like I’m his.

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“Sweetheart, There will never be a world where you don’t control me.”

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I would be her drug. Just like she’s become mine.

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“You’re beautiful, Savannah.”

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“You want me, you got me. Even if you didn’t want me, you’d still have me because I can’t see a world that fucking matters without you in it.”

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“I can’t cook,”

“I can.”

“I’m not a model.”

“You’re the most beautiful woman in the world.”

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“I will always come running for you. I will crawl to you, but don’t you ever say I don’t fucking care.”

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“Stop running.”

“Would you catch me?”

“Always.”

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“I love you, you stubborn fucking woman.”

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“My life revolves around yours. Can yours revolve around mine?”

[Lysa · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I have to say is WOW. This book, Never Deal With the Devil by Jessi Hart, is hot, spicy, delicious, and dangerous. Releasing on the 15th of February, you are not going to want to miss this book if you love dark romance. For me, I always say the darker the better and this book delivered.

This book has major "touch her and die" vibes, "man obsessed", and dare I say, "enemies to lovers". Savannah is broken but strong and Logan is a workaholic with only one thing on his mind after meeting her. With the delightfully witty banter between them it really does give off Mr. and Mrs. Smith vibes (which of course I also love). She has a habit of running and no matter what he is always there to catch her, makes me swoon. I don't want to give too much away because honestly, the best experience with this book is going in blind. *After checking trigger warnings!*

Savannah and Logan both go through some major character development throughout their story and it's so gratifying to read. The characters are very in depth and the whole story is incredibly immersive due to Hart's descriptive abilities. I feel that this book was well paced, and the suspense was top notch.

This book was capital H O T. If you're a spice lover I give this book 5 out of 5 chili peppers and the best part is that it didn't take away from the plot at all in my opinion. This book will have you flushed and blushing with no end in sight. Savannah and Logan's dynamic is so intense you'll be fanning yourself with the book in between chapters. Maybe don't read it in the presence of your family or in public if you know what I mean.

All in all, I HIGHLY recommend reading this book. I am going to jump right into some more of Hart's works because this book was phenomenal, and I can't wait to read more from her. This book is great for those that love dark themes and spicy scenes and are not easily triggered.

[Sheila M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never Deal with the Devil is a complicated and intriguing story about corruption, human trafficking, and a love/hate relationship between the main characters Savannah and Logan. Hart weaves a story that kept me eagerly turning the pages, delivering heartbreaking stories of struggle for the characters, and the romance that helps heal these characters. I did not see the twist at the end coming.

Savannah is the much-abused stepdaughter of a crooked businessman who is running for mayor of Los Angeles. He also runs a club where humans are abused and degraded, including Savannah, and where some do not survive. To mentally escape, she uses ballet and drugs. Logan is the alpha undercover FBI agent assigned by Savannah’s stepfather as her “bodyguard,” which is needed because of her stepfather’s business. Logan doesn’t know how involved Savannah is in the crooked business dealings and is determined to take her and her stepfather down for their crimes. This story follows his investigation and the relationship between Logan and Savannah. Initially they hate each other, but are attracted to each other, and so begins the cat and mouse game they have between them. There is a real and palpable chemistry between them and yet they are conflicted as to whether they can trust each other.

Overall, the plot was intense, with some parts of the story that were gut-wrenching to read, particularly about the human trafficking. The spicy sections were prolifically described, so if that is not your cup of tea, skip over those sections. The characters were well developed, and the side characters really added to the story. The characters were given the chance to grow and change. Fans of dark, enemies to lovers, and bodyguard romance will enjoy this book.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lauren Gonzales · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars.
Devil is book 3 in a series but is a standalone with a HEA! This is a lengthier book but it works because there is an element of mystery/suspense as we work out how the FBI is going to take out our villain and who is behind stalking and attempting to murder our FMC.
What I appreciated was that this seemed like a genuine enemies to lovers story and not an insta-love that you sometimes read. It was well written (except a few things that I'll bring up in a minute) and the spice was sexy! You definitely want your very own Logan Prince! 🥵
I loved the family dynamics, and all the additional family members were interesting and fleshed out well.
What keeps me from rating this higher are some weird "continuity" issues that kept confusing me. Not enough to keep me from enjoying overall but enough that I had to keep stopping and rereading other pages. An example would be in one sentence, our FMC takes her shoes off and lays down, but a few sentences later, our MMC is taking them off of her. Or when she mentions she's never seen him in jeans but just a few chapters before she's marveling at how he looks in jeans. I still am unsure what her living situation was in the beginning. A few things seem to happen off page that I don't realize, like when she mentions a breakup with a character that I swear didn't happen, and I had to go back and check. I wondered for a while if I was missing pages.
Again, it didn't detract from the overall story, and I would absolutely recommend this for anyone who loves:
✅️ forced proximity
✅️ enemies to lovers
✅️ bodyguard romance
✅️ touch her and ☠️

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Tamala Tabor · Rating 1 out of 5]

Jeus this book is boring!!! It's taken me 9 days just to slog through 121 pages of this 500+ page book.

Not only is it boring, it so damn evasive following the pathetically small breadcrumbs the author is leaving that instead of being invested in a gripping story it just feels like a day in the life with an incredible amount of useless drivel thrown in just to up the page count.

Something is going on with the step dad, hints of the MMC having been married but nothing about what happened for him to get divorce and throw in a coversation about his mother and mass amount of siblings. MFC has a coke problem. MFC is a ballerina (supposedly really good) but other than mentions, no actual story beyond her being a ballerina and she also designs clothes but doesn't wear them or make them for anyone. Like seriously, why the hell do I need to know this? It has absolutely nothing to do with anything other than page filler.

For being 121 pages deep, not a damn thing has happened either in furthering the story or furthering a romance between the 2 main characters. Hell they haven't even kissed yet!

I will continue to slog through because according to other reviews it gets better. However, the bar is so low at this point that if they simply kiss it would make it better.

Also, the previous book ended with Bailey being told her sister is dead.....no timeliness to know when previous book ended and this one started. The only reference is that Bailey was already married at end of previous book and 121 pages in Bailey shows up to visit and is talking about getting married so is the supposedly taking place simultaneously as Bailey takes off to New Orleans leaving her sisters behind?

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The premise is that an undercover Fed, Logan, poses as a bodyguard for Savannah to try to take down Marcus the step-father who may be tied to sex-trafficking and drugs and is now vying for a seat in the senate.

I loved this book. It was filled with action, suspense, and romance. It was a little dark but I like that in a book. The characters were multidimensional. They were well thought out. I think this is really important in a good book. The writing worked well with the style of the book. The subtext was intelligent and really furthered the plot. The plot was interesting with some twists and turns.

TWs: Sex parties, sexual abuse, sexually exploited, sexually assaulted

*spoilers*

Savannah is misunderstood. In the beginning Savannah wears a social mask, which is that of ‘ice princess’, dubbed because she can “ice people out” We later find out in the book that she pretends to be the vapid superficial rich girl to fit in with others of her class and social circle. She has no true friends and is very lonely. While there is sexual tension from the beginning, Logan is horrible to her. He does not try to be understanding or kind, and why should he? He’s only using her to get to her stepfather without her knowledge. Things come to a head when there is an attempt on the family's life, ostensibly because of the step-father’s political campaigning and Logan must move Savannah to his house due to the security of the place.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Andrea Mehalco · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Never Deal with the Devil" marks my introduction to Jessi Hart's work, and undoubtedly, it won't be my last. This sizzling tale follows Savannah, the frosty 24-year-old stepdaughter of the enigmatic Marcus Parker, who finds herself assigned a new bodyguard, Logan. Initial animosity between the two is palpable, fueled by Savannah's disdain for Logan and reciprocated in kind.

Logan, an undercover FBI agent, delves into the depths of Marcus Parker's dark and twisted world, gradually thawing Savannah's icy demeanor in the process. The narrative paints Logan as the devil, yet as the story unfolds, it becomes evident that several characters, including Savannah herself, might belong on that list.

As the plot unfolds, Logan and Savannah share numerous experiences that reveal unexpected similarities between them. Amidst plot twists, spice, and dark romance, both characters undergo significant growth and evolution. The central question lingers: Is the true devil exposed? Could Savannah and Logan transcend their roles as enemies and client/bodyguard?

In this fiery narrative, Hart skillfully weaves a tale that captivates, igniting the surroundings with its intensity. "Never Deal with the Devil" proves to be a compelling journey where characters unravel secrets, confront their demons, and ultimately emerge transformed.

[Lola Kilgus · Rating 4 out of 5]

👹 𝙽𝙴𝚅𝙴𝚁 𝙳𝙴𝙰𝙻 𝚆𝙸𝚃𝙷 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙳𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙻 𝙱𝙾𝙾𝙺 𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙴𝚆 👹
- ARC review -

• Definitely check trigger warnings in the beginning of the book! May not be what you’re comfortable reading! •

This book had me hooked from the very beginning!! So. Much. Spice!! 🔥🔥🔥🌶️🌶️🌶️ And of course the storyline of it is so so good! I can relate with Savannah so much by wanting to protect her sisters and look out for the ones she loves from her stepfather. He’s a dangerous man who is involved in dangerous, horrible things and Savannah has been the one out of her sisters to be dragged in to it. Thankfully her new hot bodyguard Logan is there!

- Can we talk about Rosie 😭 (Her mom gives me the ick!! Ugh!) Her and Sav hit it off immediately and that reminds me of me and my bestie Sav!! 😭🥹 When Rosie told her about her illness I was so sad! The comparison she mentioned later hit me in the feels.

- I love the way Logan cares and looks out for Savannah throughout this book! Always wanting to keep her away from all the bad things her step father was doing.
- I was not expecting the ending at all!! Wow! I’m so glad with how it turned out and the cliffhanger at the end!!?! AHH!! So good I need to know what happens now!!

“Something in me screams to look up and when I do, there on the wall in front of me are three letters drawn in red paint. Or blood. RUN”

[Leona McKay · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Never Deal with the Devil" - A Dance with Danger and Romance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Prepare for a tango of twists and turns in Jessi Hart's "Never Deal with the Devil." Logan, a bodyguard/FBI agent, and Savannah, a ballet-dancing heiress with more secrets than a magician's hat, make for a pair that'll keep you on your toes.

As they waltz through a plot thicker than Savannah's stepfather Marcus's evil schemes, you'll find yourself asking, "Will they? Won't they?" more times than you've checked your phone for notifications.

The character building is on point, like a sculptor crafting a masterpiece, and the wider storyline involving Marcus adds a spicy kick to the romantic mix. It's like a soap opera, but with more dancing and fewer dramatic pauses.

I did deduct a star because Jessi Hart had more ideas than a brainstorming session gone wild, making the tension last longer than my New Year's resolutions. Despite this, the well-written characters and the standalone brilliance of the story earned it a solid 4 stars.

Bonus: This seems to be part of a series, but fear not! I haven't read the others, and I don't feel like I missed the bus. So, grab this book, kick back, and enjoy the dance without worrying about reading the prequels.

[Bianca Valiente · Rating 4 out of 5]

⚠️ Please check trigger warnings before reading ⚠️

Thank you so very much to Jessi Hart for the opportunity to be apart of your ARC team 🫶

My, my, my, don't we love a spicy bodyguard romance!!! Cause I know I do😉

Where has this book been?? Because it was so freaking good!!!!

This book had me with in the first few chapters and it's so good. Such a mix of suspense and romance that it feels you watching a whole movie!!❤️‍🔥The plot was giving 🤌

This is the third book in the Never Ever series and although this is my first book in the series, I'm definitely going to look into the first two. These are interconnected standalones so you can read them out of order.

Savannah Carpenter is a ballerina with dark secrets and doesn't enjoy her life. But that was before Logan.

Logan Prince is Savannah's new bodyguard but is also an FBI agent doing undercover work against Sav's stepfather - Marcus. But now, he has someone who needs his protect like no other, Savannah.

These two are a mix of angsty banter and spicy tension. And it's addicting to where you don't want to put it down!!😉 Enemies to Lovers, I think YESSS!

🖤 Bodyguard Romance
🖤 Suspense
🖤 Dark Secrets
🖤 Dark Romance
🖤 Enemies to Lovers

4/5 ⭐
5/5 🌶️

[Tedra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good

1st time author for me! I gotta say I was pleasantly surprised by the writing, humor & spice!.

I loved the writing btw the banter was great, the FMC's inner dialogue at times was hysterical.
" He's not an idiot. He's just an asshole"

"Nana.....if you're one of the ghost in this house,please look away"

This is a slow burn romance where they have some smexy times but don't go the deed until sometime after the 55% mark.

Between that there's a lot of back & forth- almost too much honestly.

Even though I did enjoy the writing I felt that this was like a 100 pages too long. I loved the addition of the neighbor Rosie & was actually in tears more than once over it.

Ok things I did t care for or needed answers on.

There were times where it wasn't clear who was speaking.

Confused by the licjet since in the beginning the FMC never wore it as it made her feel like a "fake". But she had it on in the end..

Who were the other men wearing FBI vests in the same room with the tied up FMC? Were they also working for the villain as well?

Why did Johnson have "remorse" in his expression towards the FMC?

What was in the note that Monica passed onto Logan?

Will definitely read more from this author!

[Tiffany L Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

MUST read trigger warnings! This one definitely has dark/harsh themes so if that's not your thing definitely skip. This one gives me SVU vibes with Logan as an undercover FBI agent who is the bodyguard for the sassy Savannah. She experiences super intense trauma before and during the written story and it is very hard to read at times. But Logan is an incredible character with intensity in his job and also the intense protective vibes he has for Savannah. He wants to protect Savannah related to his job at first but then he falls hard and has the “mine” feels so well. Savannah also falls hard for Logan but has a hard time believing it and trusting him the way someone might without her trauma background. Logan doesn’t give up on her and literally fights the world to make sure she's safe. The end is super intense but has all the feels. Long read but great love story if you can handle the intensity of this one.

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never Deal With The Devil by Jessi Hart
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Release date: 2/15/24 ❤️
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🔥Enemies to Lovers
🔥Forced Proximity
🔥Touch her & die vibes
🔥Bodyguard/LEO romance
🔥Toxic af to sweet love (does that even make sense? lol)

Author Jessi Hart refers to this book as a fluffy dark romance. I wasn’t quite sure what that meant until I finished reading. If you’re looking to dip your toes into dark romance or like something with a lil oomph, lots of spice 🔥but not quite into super dark, question your morals, descriptive scenes? This one is for you!

One of the things I loved most (besides the spice 😛) was the growth of the FMC and seeing her get her HEA. It is part of her Never Ever series but can be read as a standalone. Do be warned, it leave off on a little bit cliff hanger.

[Sarah Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 ⭐️ and 5/5 🌶️

Dark, sinister, (seemingly) unbothered hot man vs grumpy, stubborn, ice queen!

When I tell you this book is OOZING with sexual tension! I wanted to pounce on Logan myself just to make the tension dissipate some! I loved this book from beginning to end. Jessi captured the true meaning of enemies to lovers without making it cheesy and overtly romantic (my dark heart can’t stand overtly romantic). If there was ever a character who embodies the “touch her and I’ll 💀you” definition, it’s Logan Prince. Savannah Carpenter is the bitchiest, selfish, rich girl with a heart of ice. And you’ll love EVERY interaction between them.

I highly reccommend this book if you’re into being a brat, getting your bratty ass handled successfully, and then repeating your bratty nature to come back for more punishment.

[April Samples · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across this book while looking for something steamy to read to get me into the Valentine’s Day spirit. Boy was I right in picking it. Steamy doesn’t even begin to cover it. The enemies to lovers story line is something I’ve come to love as a trope, and this book certainly solidifies it. The way Logan and Savannah went from hating each other to falling head over heels in love…. It was enthralling. It was a medium burn, not fast but not slow either. I couldn’t wait to see what happened when they finally slept together. The fierce protectiveness Logan had over Savannah had my heart racing. This book had so many twists and turns. It was great, always keeping you guessing and there were no hints either. The GPS in the lockets were genius, showing that even though on the outside Monica was a terrible mother, but on the inside she’d do anything to protect her babies. Love always wins.

[Leigh-Ann Arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first dark romance and it did not disappoint. I couldn't get enough of this story and the characters. It had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next and I saw the twist coming just not the who and it made it that much better. Loved getting to see the growth of Savannah and Logan and even with knowing the ending i still want and need more of them!

The only thing I didn't like was that cliffhanger like when do I get to know how that turns out lol! Because what the heck was that?!?! 😲😲

Definitely a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶read for me!

If you like the following tropes check out Never Deal with the Devil by Jessi Hart

🌶 Touch Her and Die Vibes
🌶 Hot Bodyguard
🌶 Forced Proximity
🌶 Enemies to Lovers
🌶 Dark Romance
🌶 Lots of Spice

[Christa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never Deal with the Devil is an enemies to lovers story by Jessi Hart about Logan, a gruff bodyguard, and Savannah, a sassy socialite. The tension between the two begins upon their first meeting and never lets up. The author does an amazing job of building the tension, then pulling the reader back to make you root for them to get together. Logan’s barbs are no match for Savannah’s quick wit.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has easily become one of my favorite books. The story is great. The spice is perfect. Jessi does an amazing job of balancing plot with spice. The plot is captivating and leaves you on edge just as much as the spice leaves you wanting more. I highly recommend Never Deal with the Devil especially if you enjoy enemies to lovers and witty banter. You will not be disappointed.

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC review!
“Never Deal with the Devil” by Jessi Hart is an absolute thrill ride of a book that’ll have you hooked from start to finish. The story follows Savannah Carpenter and her bodyguard, Logan Prince, whose fiery relationship takes center stage amidst a backdrop of danger and desire. Hart expertly crafts a tale filled with twists and turns, keeping readers eagerly turning pages to uncover what happens next.

The sizzling chemistry between Savannah and Logan leaps off the page, making their journey from enemies to lovers both exhilarating and addictive. Packed with tons of steamy moments, heart-pounding action, and gripping suspense, “Never Deal with the Devil” is a must-read for anyone who loves a fast-paced romance with plenty of heat. Don’t miss out on this electrifying adventure that’ll leave you breathless till the very end.

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this one. I thoroughly enjoy watching relationships that start with hate and grow to love. This one will have you on the edge of your seat, waiting until these two characters collide, and that's before you even take the rest of the plot into consideration!

The plot itself is twisty, so be sure to check those trigger warnings, but it's oh so good! I absolutely needed to know what happened next, and honestly, I didn't even see the twist coming with how caught up I was with the romance and WTFing at the shaddy stuff going on.

This is the first book that I've read in this series, and it honestly left me wanting to read the rest. The side characters had me so interested that I want to know more. Definitely recommend giving this one a read try!

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Logan and Savannah. Hes been hired to be her bodyguard. Shes a ballet star. Hes trying to catch her father, biggest drug and trafficing dealer, who wants to be the next mayor and using Savannah is just icing. He wonders how involved she is in her fathers dealings. He will step out of the shadows when its time. And then she'll hate him. When the finally meet she does hate him and he hates her shes a spoiled rude brat. They have this love hate push pull dening relationship if you call a working relationship a relationship. This is really a good book full of danger and misinterpretations and when he sees the real girl he'll do anything to protect her. Loved it.

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