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The Spinster Society #2
A Deal with the Devil
When you steal from the Devil, getting burned is half the fun!
When Kitty’s gambler father sells her sister into marriage to a notoriously cruel lord with three dead wives, Kitty will do anything to stop it. Including steal from the Devil himself.
What else is a bookseller to do? Kitty's talents include giving literary tours of London and selling scandalous novels. If she has to find a murderer, she's going to need all of the help she can get. Even if Devil is as disreputable and handsome as…well… the devil.
The earl created an empire for himself based on collecting debt vowels. Fortunes, inheritances, secrets… anything is fair game. No one crosses him.
Until Kitty.
She steals a vowel right from his pocket—and uses it to blackmail him into helping her save her sister. But no one steals from the Devil and gets away with it.
People beg for his mercy, his attention—anything he is willing to give. He might enjoy having Kitty beg. Even if he already knows she’d rather punch him in the eye. It only makes her more tempting. Irritating. Perfect.
Sometimes it takes both a Devil and a Spinster to stop a murderer…
When Kitty’s gambler father sells her sister into marriage to a notoriously cruel lord with three dead wives, Kitty will do anything to stop it. Including steal from the Devil himself.
What else is a bookseller to do? Kitty's talents include giving literary tours of London and selling scandalous novels. If she has to find a murderer, she's going to need all of the help she can get. Even if Devil is as disreputable and handsome as…well… the devil.
The earl created an empire for himself based on collecting debt vowels. Fortunes, inheritances, secrets… anything is fair game. No one crosses him.
Until Kitty.
She steals a vowel right from his pocket—and uses it to blackmail him into helping her save her sister. But no one steals from the Devil and gets away with it.
People beg for his mercy, his attention—anything he is willing to give. He might enjoy having Kitty beg. Even if he already knows she’d rather punch him in the eye. It only makes her more tempting. Irritating. Perfect.
Sometimes it takes both a Devil and a Spinster to stop a murderer…
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 16, 2025
About the author
Alyxandra Harvey
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Alyxandra Harvey is the author of The Cinderella Society, The Dainty Devils, The Drake Chronicles, The Witches of London, Haunting Violet and more!
She likes chai lattes, tattoos, and books.
Sometimes fueled by literary rage.
Alyxandra Harvey is the author of The Cinderella Society, The Dainty Devils, The Drake Chronicles, The Witches of London, Haunting Violet and more!
She likes chai lattes, tattoos, and books.
Sometimes fueled by literary rage.
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March 28, 2025
Lord Birmingham, known as Devil (Rhys), rules over Devil's Night and is feared by any one who crosses his path. Kitty Caldecott owns a bookshop for women selling naughty novels and clapbooks. She is barely able to keep her family above water because of her father's contant gambling. Stealing a marker from Devil gives her an idea and an opportunity to make a deal. Her father and aunt are forcing her younger sister to marry Lord Portsmouth, rumored to have murdered his previous wives. Kitty must protect her sister and prevent the wedding. Devil has the power to work against Lord Portsmouth. Kitty is very smart at keeping Devil flummoxed and entertained. I was constantly laughing. This is a fast paced feel good read with a very strong heroine, including her antics, who constantly challenges a man society fears.
Explicit sex
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.
Explicit sex
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.
March 3, 2025
After her degenerate gambler father sells her younger sister off to a man who has buried three wives already, our desperate heroine has only one option open to her - steal from the most fearsome earl in all of London. Our hero, a war hero, collects power in the form of debt vowels and when our heroine quite literally picks his pocket - well, that just won't do. I mean, how does it look to have "the Devil" robbed by a spinster who runs a bookshop that sells naughty books? No, this will not do at all.
I loved the heroine, who is incapable of backing away from a fight, and the hero who is Shady AF but falls fast and hard. The beginning was a little slow for me as the author sets up the conflict and backstory, but once the couple spends more time together the banter and chemistry is top notch. Looking forward to more books in this series.
I loved the heroine, who is incapable of backing away from a fight, and the hero who is Shady AF but falls fast and hard. The beginning was a little slow for me as the author sets up the conflict and backstory, but once the couple spends more time together the banter and chemistry is top notch. Looking forward to more books in this series.
January 14, 2025
Whew I loved this one. It had a wide cast of character on Devil’s side and I enjoyed all of them. I loved his brother, I want a Tom. Devil was introduced to us in the previous book and man was he charming, sexy, and ruthless to others. Kitty was a woman desperate to save her sister and herself from her father’s mistakes. I liked both of them and especially together as they work to take down Portsmouth. The ending maybe felt a little week with the Claire revelation but I really enjoyed this ride. The sex was hot. Can’t wait for the next one. Thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
January 8, 2025
This was such a fun book to read. Rhys and Kat are just sizzling together. Feared as the Devil, Rhys is uncompromising, cool, and very few things throw him off, and then he meets Kat. Audacious, strong-willed, brave through all the adversities she faces. A gambling father, a young sister, rotten tomatoes....
The storyline was exciting, the dialogue witty, the tension was ready to snap any moment.
Loved it!
#netgalley #ADealwiththeDevil
The storyline was exciting, the dialogue witty, the tension was ready to snap any moment.
Loved it!
#netgalley #ADealwiththeDevil
January 27, 2025
This story features Kitty who already featured as a secondary character in the first book and Rhys, an earl who is also known as the infamous Devil, also a character we met in book one. The both of them together was FIRE. The banter was on point, the sensual as well as the sweet moments between them were well-timed and well-written. I loved them together so much. Kitty, however was my favorite to read about. She owns a bookstore that currates to the naughtier literature and how could I not love that? I wish I could visit her store.
Kitty will do everything to make sure her younger sister Evie is protected from being sold by her father into marriage to a terrible lord that happened to have two previous wives who all ended dead and one who went mysteriously missing. To make sure Evie doesn't end up as a dead wife to the lord, Kitty steals from Devil and blackmails him into helping her.
One of my favorite moments in the book was a scene where Rhys heard Kitty's aunt verbally abusing her, calling her stupid, etc. and Rhys just took Kitty out of that house even though these things aren't usually done like that. He didn't care what society would think, he just wanted to protect her and get her out of there. It was one of the many things I loved about this story.
A Deal with the Devil was a great second book in The Spinster Society series by Alyxandra Harvey. It had a good plot, amazing character development with both main characters, a scorching romance and smooth writing. Historical romance fans will love this book!
Kitty will do everything to make sure her younger sister Evie is protected from being sold by her father into marriage to a terrible lord that happened to have two previous wives who all ended dead and one who went mysteriously missing. To make sure Evie doesn't end up as a dead wife to the lord, Kitty steals from Devil and blackmails him into helping her.
One of my favorite moments in the book was a scene where Rhys heard Kitty's aunt verbally abusing her, calling her stupid, etc. and Rhys just took Kitty out of that house even though these things aren't usually done like that. He didn't care what society would think, he just wanted to protect her and get her out of there. It was one of the many things I loved about this story.
A Deal with the Devil was a great second book in The Spinster Society series by Alyxandra Harvey. It had a good plot, amazing character development with both main characters, a scorching romance and smooth writing. Historical romance fans will love this book!
January 17, 2025
Tropes: class difference; MC's team up to solve a mystery; fake engagement
Steam level;3
Part of a series, but works as a standalone for the most part.
This writer always brings refreshing elements to her HR's. Here you get a non-princessy, contrary bookseller of smut in Kitty and a gaming hell owner earl nicknamed Devil who terrifies the Ton, but never Kitty. Plenty of snappy banter between them, the chemistry is super hot, and there's wry to dark humor throughout. The author also does a great job of developing the secondary characters and Devil's Sins establishment; I could perfectly picture Devil and his crew in their den of iniquity. The world building around Kitty's bookshop is good too. Her aunt and father are your stereotypical Bad Guardians who do everything but throw rotten vegetables at her store themselves while they steal her money, but they get an appropriate comeuppance (yes, I'm a vengeful reader). And I absolutely loved Devil's protectiveness of Kitty as the book went on.
Quibbles:
--If you haven't read the previous book, Kitty's past with Clara and Lady Priya is confusing at first.
--A bit repetitive in places and I had to re-read a few sentences for clarity, particularly in the first quarter of the book. The editing gets tighter as the storyline unfolds.
--There are a couple scenes that could have been more realistic, played a little less for humor, and it would have upped the tension. In the escape scene at the beginning of the book, for example, Kitty and her sister run across London in the early morning hours wearing just their nightgowns in the freezing rain, and Kitty has on no shoes. Not only are the sisters never accosted and they don't cause a stir in public, they don't even get bruised or scraped up; at least it's not described on-page. In fact, Kitty just has to wash her feet in a basin once they find safety and she's fine.
--As in a previous book by this author, you don't get much of the MMC's POV until later, about the 30% mark. I tend to prefer books that are consistent with the dual POV from the beginning; it draws me into the romance more. Also, I wanted Kitty and Devil to spend more "quality time" earlier on. It felt like some descriptions and scenes could have been trimmed down to focus more on their relationship.
Overall, though, this is a fast, funny, and very sexy HR.
I read an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest, voluntary review. Thanks to the author, Dragonblade, and Net Galley.
Steam level;3
Part of a series, but works as a standalone for the most part.
This writer always brings refreshing elements to her HR's. Here you get a non-princessy, contrary bookseller of smut in Kitty and a gaming hell owner earl nicknamed Devil who terrifies the Ton, but never Kitty. Plenty of snappy banter between them, the chemistry is super hot, and there's wry to dark humor throughout. The author also does a great job of developing the secondary characters and Devil's Sins establishment; I could perfectly picture Devil and his crew in their den of iniquity. The world building around Kitty's bookshop is good too. Her aunt and father are your stereotypical Bad Guardians who do everything but throw rotten vegetables at her store themselves while they steal her money, but they get an appropriate comeuppance (yes, I'm a vengeful reader). And I absolutely loved Devil's protectiveness of Kitty as the book went on.
Quibbles:
--If you haven't read the previous book, Kitty's past with Clara and Lady Priya is confusing at first.
--A bit repetitive in places and I had to re-read a few sentences for clarity, particularly in the first quarter of the book. The editing gets tighter as the storyline unfolds.
--There are a couple scenes that could have been more realistic, played a little less for humor, and it would have upped the tension. In the escape scene at the beginning of the book, for example, Kitty and her sister run across London in the early morning hours wearing just their nightgowns in the freezing rain, and Kitty has on no shoes. Not only are the sisters never accosted and they don't cause a stir in public, they don't even get bruised or scraped up; at least it's not described on-page. In fact, Kitty just has to wash her feet in a basin once they find safety and she's fine.
--As in a previous book by this author, you don't get much of the MMC's POV until later, about the 30% mark. I tend to prefer books that are consistent with the dual POV from the beginning; it draws me into the romance more. Also, I wanted Kitty and Devil to spend more "quality time" earlier on. It felt like some descriptions and scenes could have been trimmed down to focus more on their relationship.
Overall, though, this is a fast, funny, and very sexy HR.
I read an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest, voluntary review. Thanks to the author, Dragonblade, and Net Galley.
January 15, 2025
I loved this book! It was hard to put down. The writing is superb, the romance and attraction is swoon worthy, the banter is great and hilarious and the main characters are just the best.
Kitty is such a trooper! She’s incredibly fierce, bold, sassy, protective and never shies away from fighting for her sister or others in need of help, whether it’s about annoying her aunt P or actual having to stand up to people who could actually hurt her.
And Rhys… I loved that he came across as menacing but he clearly was a good man with a big heart. I adored their romance, there was great character development and a true love story! Kitty and Rhys have great chemistry together. Their story was very well written and always keeps you wanting to turn the page.
I loved almost everything about the book; the people and Kitty’s Griffin bookshop, with grey-blue painted walls and gold trims and griffins on the veiling - and an added griffin every time someone insulted her shop.
The tea and the strawberry cake.
I liked Evie and that she had a hedgehog named Galahad for a pet!
Priya, the leader of the Spinster Society (I’m definitely going to check up on book One; very curious about Priya and the others!), and Pierce.
McLeod, Tom, Wulf, Yelena.
The book club; fancy women enjoying romantic books, discussing their favorite hero.
But most of all I loved Kitty’s fierceness, her love for her sister and her dedication to help others. I loved her thinking out loud without realizing it.
Miss Peridot and her raw onions - there’s so much fun in this book!! But there are also nasty people and a villain, great pace and a satisfying ending.
Do yourself a favor and go buy and read this book; you will love it! I haven’t read book 1 but as I’ve said I will definitely check it out right after posting this review. I can't wait to continue on with this series!
Content 411: this is book 2 in the Spinster Society Series but can be read as a standalone. In addition to a moderate amount of secular and religious swearing, there are also a few descriptive sexually intimate scenes.
Thank you to publisher, Netgalley and author for providing an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Kitty is such a trooper! She’s incredibly fierce, bold, sassy, protective and never shies away from fighting for her sister or others in need of help, whether it’s about annoying her aunt P or actual having to stand up to people who could actually hurt her.
And Rhys… I loved that he came across as menacing but he clearly was a good man with a big heart. I adored their romance, there was great character development and a true love story! Kitty and Rhys have great chemistry together. Their story was very well written and always keeps you wanting to turn the page.
I loved almost everything about the book; the people and Kitty’s Griffin bookshop, with grey-blue painted walls and gold trims and griffins on the veiling - and an added griffin every time someone insulted her shop.
The tea and the strawberry cake.
I liked Evie and that she had a hedgehog named Galahad for a pet!
Priya, the leader of the Spinster Society (I’m definitely going to check up on book One; very curious about Priya and the others!), and Pierce.
McLeod, Tom, Wulf, Yelena.
The book club; fancy women enjoying romantic books, discussing their favorite hero.
But most of all I loved Kitty’s fierceness, her love for her sister and her dedication to help others. I loved her thinking out loud without realizing it.
Miss Peridot and her raw onions - there’s so much fun in this book!! But there are also nasty people and a villain, great pace and a satisfying ending.
Do yourself a favor and go buy and read this book; you will love it! I haven’t read book 1 but as I’ve said I will definitely check it out right after posting this review. I can't wait to continue on with this series!
Content 411: this is book 2 in the Spinster Society Series but can be read as a standalone. In addition to a moderate amount of secular and religious swearing, there are also a few descriptive sexually intimate scenes.
Thank you to publisher, Netgalley and author for providing an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 21, 2025
TITLE: A Deal with the Devil
AUTHOR: Alyxandra Harvey
SERIES: The Spinster Society
SERIES ORDER: 2 of ???
RELEASE DATE: 1/16/2025
GENRE: Regency Romance
RATING: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
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DISCLAIMER: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book is hands down my favorite Regency Romance I’ve read. I loved this story so much!
I adored the main characters. Kitty’s strength, tenacity and loyalty to her sister shines throughout the whole book and her inner (and outer) monologues had me dying with laughter! Devil… I want to marry that man! He’s built a reputation of being ruthless and feared; but with Kitty, he would hang the stars for her, and threaten those who dare treat her with disrespect!
I loved their banter! I loved how protective of Kitty, Devil was. I really liked the side characters we meet in this story and wonder if we will see them again in future books.
Alyxandra wove an incredible story with A Deal with the Devil that was fun, spicy and filled with intrigue! I can’t wait to read more from her! I will definitely be reading her other Regency Romance books, including the first book in The Spinster Society, as I anxiously await the next!
Even though this is the second book in The Spinster Society series, you can definitely read this one without having read the first.
Thank you NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for the advance copy!
AUTHOR: Alyxandra Harvey
SERIES: The Spinster Society
SERIES ORDER: 2 of ???
RELEASE DATE: 1/16/2025
GENRE: Regency Romance
RATING: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
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DISCLAIMER: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book is hands down my favorite Regency Romance I’ve read. I loved this story so much!
I adored the main characters. Kitty’s strength, tenacity and loyalty to her sister shines throughout the whole book and her inner (and outer) monologues had me dying with laughter! Devil… I want to marry that man! He’s built a reputation of being ruthless and feared; but with Kitty, he would hang the stars for her, and threaten those who dare treat her with disrespect!
I loved their banter! I loved how protective of Kitty, Devil was. I really liked the side characters we meet in this story and wonder if we will see them again in future books.
Alyxandra wove an incredible story with A Deal with the Devil that was fun, spicy and filled with intrigue! I can’t wait to read more from her! I will definitely be reading her other Regency Romance books, including the first book in The Spinster Society, as I anxiously await the next!
Even though this is the second book in The Spinster Society series, you can definitely read this one without having read the first.
Thank you NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for the advance copy!
January 20, 2025
I loved "A Deal with the Devil." Devil/Rhys and Kitty have such great chemistry, and I adore Kitty's relationship with Evie. This is the second entry in Harvey's "The Spinster Society" series but can be read as a standalone (though I do think a reader's enjoyment/understanding might be slightly enhanced by having read the prior book). Kitty is the proprietress of a small bookstore, infamous for selling 'naughty' writings. Her father is a degenerate gambler, her aunt a remorseless social climber, and her sister her best friend. Trying to prevent her sister from being sold into marriage with a likely murderer, Kitty steals from Devil. He is...not pleased. And then he becomes obsessed, ending up agreeing to help Kitty prevent her sister's marriage.
Kitty is a favorite amongst recent FMC. She is smart, independent, (head)strong, and intelligent. She more than holds her own with Devil, and their banter is excellent. She is sex-positive and invested in helping women in unfortunate circumstances. Devil is the first person in years, maybe ever, to take care of Kitty, to prioritize care of her. But he is able to do so in a way that also prioritizes her independence and the other things she values. The spice is spicy and well-written, and the side characters are excellent additions to the overall book. I highly recommend this book, as well as Harvey's previous historical romances.
4.5 stars rounded to 5. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book. These opinions are my own.
Kitty is a favorite amongst recent FMC. She is smart, independent, (head)strong, and intelligent. She more than holds her own with Devil, and their banter is excellent. She is sex-positive and invested in helping women in unfortunate circumstances. Devil is the first person in years, maybe ever, to take care of Kitty, to prioritize care of her. But he is able to do so in a way that also prioritizes her independence and the other things she values. The spice is spicy and well-written, and the side characters are excellent additions to the overall book. I highly recommend this book, as well as Harvey's previous historical romances.
4.5 stars rounded to 5. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book. These opinions are my own.
May 3, 2025
This is the second installment of The Spinster Society and includes all the elements I look for in a historical romance with a twist of mystery: clever banter, sizzling chemistry, a bold heroine, and a deliciously dangerous hero.
Kitty is a bookseller with grit and wit, determined to save her sister from a cruel marriage—even if it means stealing from the Devil himself. Their reluctant partnership to solve a murder mystery while navigating blackmail, debt vowels, and more than a few stolen kisses was pure entertainment.
The dynamic between Kitty and the Devil crackles with enemies-to-lovers tension, and the plot clips along with just the right mix of romance and suspense. Kitty’s sharp tongue and fearless heart make her one of my favorite heroines in recent reads, while the Devil is every bit as swoon-worthy and morally gray as you'd hope.
If you like your historical romance with a dose of danger and a heroine who isn’t afraid to punch a lord, then look no further for this is one read that is sure to satisfy! A devilishly delightful romp through scandal and suspense!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing and am voluntarily leaving my review.
Kitty is a bookseller with grit and wit, determined to save her sister from a cruel marriage—even if it means stealing from the Devil himself. Their reluctant partnership to solve a murder mystery while navigating blackmail, debt vowels, and more than a few stolen kisses was pure entertainment.
The dynamic between Kitty and the Devil crackles with enemies-to-lovers tension, and the plot clips along with just the right mix of romance and suspense. Kitty’s sharp tongue and fearless heart make her one of my favorite heroines in recent reads, while the Devil is every bit as swoon-worthy and morally gray as you'd hope.
If you like your historical romance with a dose of danger and a heroine who isn’t afraid to punch a lord, then look no further for this is one read that is sure to satisfy! A devilishly delightful romp through scandal and suspense!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing and am voluntarily leaving my review.
January 10, 2025
When Kitty Caldecott’s gambler father sells her sister into marriage to a notoriously cruel lord with three dead wives, Kitty will do anything to stop it. Including steal from Rhys, the Earl of Birmingham, the Devil himself. What else is a bookseller to do? Kitty's talents include giving literary tours of London and selling scandalous novels. If she has to find a murderer, she's going to need all of the help she can get. The earl created an empire for himself based on collecting debt vowels & no one crosses him Until Kitty who steals a vowel right from his pocket and uses it to blackmail him into helping her save her sister.
The second book in the series & it’s easily read on its own. I liked both Rhys & Kitty, their banter was the highlight of the book. I liked how their relationship blossomed & how Rhys helped her by using his network. A well written interesting romance
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
The second book in the series & it’s easily read on its own. I liked both Rhys & Kitty, their banter was the highlight of the book. I liked how their relationship blossomed & how Rhys helped her by using his network. A well written interesting romance
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
January 8, 2025
This was a very solid follow-up to The Scandalous Spinster, and I’m pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. When I realized this book would focus on Devil, I was thrilled—he had such a small role in the first book but immediately captured attention. However, I was initially hesitant about Kitty as his love interest because of her actions in the first book. Harvey completely proved me wrong by shedding light on Kitty’s motivations in a way that felt genuine and heartfelt.
The banter between Rhys and Kitty was a highlight, as was getting to know Devil’s men and their camaraderie. I also loved Kitty’s passion for books and her determination to make them accessible to women of all classes—it was such a lovely detail that added depth to her character. Overall, this book exceeded my expectations, and I’m hoping the next installment will feature either Evie or Priya. Fingers crossed!
The banter between Rhys and Kitty was a highlight, as was getting to know Devil’s men and their camaraderie. I also loved Kitty’s passion for books and her determination to make them accessible to women of all classes—it was such a lovely detail that added depth to her character. Overall, this book exceeded my expectations, and I’m hoping the next installment will feature either Evie or Priya. Fingers crossed!
January 8, 2025
This historical romance follows bookseller Kitty and the notorious earl known as the Devil, weaving together intrigue and passion. While I have not read previous book in the series, the possessive dynamic between our sharp-witted heroine and the dangerous, debt-collecting Devil creates delicious tension throughout. Their push-and-pull relationship, marked by Kitty's defiance and his equal measure of frustration and fascination, keeps readers engaged. Kitty's work helping endangered women showcases her bravery, though her persistent self-doubt feels at odds with these courageous acts. Despite running slightly longer than necessary, the book is entertaining. Recommended for readers who enjoy historical romance with a dash of suspense and dominant male leads.
P.S. I received an ARC from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
P.S. I received an ARC from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
January 9, 2025
This one was a blast!
Take an earl nicknamed Devil, a merciless collector of debt vowels surrounded by an entourage of war buddies, and fierce protector of his pack.
Add a little redheaded spitfire, a broke baron’s daughter and proud seller of naughty books, desperate to save her little sister from a deadly union.
Some affronted moralists and clergymen, a vile despicable wannabe fiancé, a sour aunt, a worthless father, a carefree baby rogue, an army of deadly efficient vikings and a hedgehog.
Mix with a little theft, threats, blackmail, kidnapping and a whole lot of rotten vegetables, sass and sarcastic repartee - and you get an awesome, thrilling, hilarious, deliciously steamy enemies-to-lovers, not-so-fake engagement, age-gap, touch-her-and-die joyride!
From the very first time Kitty and Rhys exchange a word, their sizzling chemistry just leaps of the page! The dialogue in this book is so dry and so brilliant!
She’s always preferred the dragons over the princes, and life has made her tough, but she’s really not that brave. There’s something about this darkest of morally grey men that intrigues her; he’s the only one who can help her and teasing him is just plain fun!
He’s so used to men bending without protest and women throwing themselves at his feet, that her defiance and fire shake his unfazeable calm and self-control to its very core. Really, who steals from the Devil and the has the audacity to blackmail him? His woman, that’s who, and he will conquer her!
There’s nothing about this book I didn’t like; the style, the plot, the pacing, the setting, the characters and even the pets - everything was just perfect! This tale is action-packed, dangerous and chock-full of heart, and I can’t wait to read the next one in this series!
Take an earl nicknamed Devil, a merciless collector of debt vowels surrounded by an entourage of war buddies, and fierce protector of his pack.
Add a little redheaded spitfire, a broke baron’s daughter and proud seller of naughty books, desperate to save her little sister from a deadly union.
Some affronted moralists and clergymen, a vile despicable wannabe fiancé, a sour aunt, a worthless father, a carefree baby rogue, an army of deadly efficient vikings and a hedgehog.
Mix with a little theft, threats, blackmail, kidnapping and a whole lot of rotten vegetables, sass and sarcastic repartee - and you get an awesome, thrilling, hilarious, deliciously steamy enemies-to-lovers, not-so-fake engagement, age-gap, touch-her-and-die joyride!
From the very first time Kitty and Rhys exchange a word, their sizzling chemistry just leaps of the page! The dialogue in this book is so dry and so brilliant!
She’s always preferred the dragons over the princes, and life has made her tough, but she’s really not that brave. There’s something about this darkest of morally grey men that intrigues her; he’s the only one who can help her and teasing him is just plain fun!
He’s so used to men bending without protest and women throwing themselves at his feet, that her defiance and fire shake his unfazeable calm and self-control to its very core. Really, who steals from the Devil and the has the audacity to blackmail him? His woman, that’s who, and he will conquer her!
There’s nothing about this book I didn’t like; the style, the plot, the pacing, the setting, the characters and even the pets - everything was just perfect! This tale is action-packed, dangerous and chock-full of heart, and I can’t wait to read the next one in this series!
January 14, 2025
I enjoyed this entertaining romance, in particular the witty rapport between the main characters. Despite the danger simmering just below the surface, the attraction between Devil and Kitty sizzled as the bookseller and owner of the Seven Sins worked together to unmask their mutual enemy. Kitty's pathetic father and overbearing aunt deserved their fate, after attempting to sell off Kitty's younger sister to a despicable man who was obsessed with gaining an heir. As each layer of deceit is peeled back, Devil and Kitty get closer to the source of their problems until the final horrific confrontation, in which the ladies prove their resourcefulness, bringing the novel to a successful conclusion. I received a copy of this romance as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.
February 18, 2025
Stealing the Devil’s Heart
Kitty picks Rhys’s pocket, but they don’t call him the Devil for no reason. There are consequences for stealing from the Devil. Except, when it comes to matters of the heart, things are never simple. Not only does Kitty steal a vowel from the Devil’s pocket but also his heart. She blackmails him to help her with a ruthless man intent on marrying her sister, but does she need to resort to blackmail? Rhys is on her side. Will he and Kitty stop a murderer from marrying her sister?
In this story, there is one villain, and it is not the Devil. It is a man who buried several wives. Did he kill them? Could Rhys and Kitty protect her sister from a similar fate? For the answers, you might want to read this lovely story. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to those who like historical romance.
Kitty picks Rhys’s pocket, but they don’t call him the Devil for no reason. There are consequences for stealing from the Devil. Except, when it comes to matters of the heart, things are never simple. Not only does Kitty steal a vowel from the Devil’s pocket but also his heart. She blackmails him to help her with a ruthless man intent on marrying her sister, but does she need to resort to blackmail? Rhys is on her side. Will he and Kitty stop a murderer from marrying her sister?
In this story, there is one villain, and it is not the Devil. It is a man who buried several wives. Did he kill them? Could Rhys and Kitty protect her sister from a similar fate? For the answers, you might want to read this lovely story. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to those who like historical romance.
January 13, 2025
A fabulous historical romance with wonderfully wicked characters.
This is part of a series, so you might have met some of the characters in the previous book, but not enough to spoil this one. Also, this one doesn't spoil the first if you haven't read it yet.
This author does like to give us exceptional heroines and heroes who are not intimidated by them.
Our heroine this time will do anything to protect her sister.
Our hero is used to being able to scare anyone into to doing what he wants. That will soon change.
This is a steamy read with lots of danger and giggles.
Great fun.
This is part of a series, so you might have met some of the characters in the previous book, but not enough to spoil this one. Also, this one doesn't spoil the first if you haven't read it yet.
This author does like to give us exceptional heroines and heroes who are not intimidated by them.
Our heroine this time will do anything to protect her sister.
Our hero is used to being able to scare anyone into to doing what he wants. That will soon change.
This is a steamy read with lots of danger and giggles.
Great fun.
January 17, 2025
I absolutely loved the chemistry, banter and connection between Kitty and Rhys. This is a great series to read and while this book can standalone, I would recommend the entire series. My only downside is the repetitiveness in some part that seemed completely unnecessary. An example of this is the reason Kitty's father became a baron. I think the pace and length of the story could be greatly reduced by eliminating that repetition. Outside of that, the secondary characters are fantastic, the villain is truly villainous and the plot fully entertaining.
I especially loved the parts where Kitty is talking to herself, as I could wholly relate.
I especially loved the parts where Kitty is talking to herself, as I could wholly relate.
February 10, 2025
This book two in The Spinster Society was a very captivating and such a fun read. I enjoyed the characters who are strong-willed, complex, and determined. Their humorous and witty banter was very delightful. This story was very engaging with so much drama, action, gambling debts, theft, a book store, a spinster, a devil, a forced marriage, a runaway bride, attempted murder, kidnapping, a dastardly villain, a terrible family life, shootings, stabbings, amd so many other plot twists and emotional issues fhat kept me very entertained. I loved how beautifully this love story ended. I highly recommend reading!
February 14, 2025
Jumping back into historicals and Deal with the Devil was a delight.
Kitty’s father is selling her sister into marriage to a cruel Lord with three dead wives. Kitty decides to steal something from the real known as Devil to blackmail him into helping her sister. Devil decides to help but Kitty might not like everything he requires.
Kitty is such a strong character and a bookseller of romance novels to boot! I loved her banter with Devil and the cast of characters under Devil’s protection. I didn’t love that as a second book there were a few parts of the spinsters society and previous actions/arguments that were hinted at but never explained or were vague in this book and the ending seemed a little rushed.
This book does make me want to grab more historicals from the library!
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Thank you @dragonbladepublishing and @netgalley for the eARC.
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Kitty’s father is selling her sister into marriage to a cruel Lord with three dead wives. Kitty decides to steal something from the real known as Devil to blackmail him into helping her sister. Devil decides to help but Kitty might not like everything he requires.
Kitty is such a strong character and a bookseller of romance novels to boot! I loved her banter with Devil and the cast of characters under Devil’s protection. I didn’t love that as a second book there were a few parts of the spinsters society and previous actions/arguments that were hinted at but never explained or were vague in this book and the ending seemed a little rushed.
This book does make me want to grab more historicals from the library!
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Thank you @dragonbladepublishing and @netgalley for the eARC.
#book #bookrecommendations #historicalromance #adealwiththedevil #netgalley #romancebooks #romancereader #novelsandneedlework
April 14, 2025
Enjoyable!
I like a devil hero, and of course a devil redeemed by love is irresistible! I wish he had remained devilish longer, it would have been fun to doubt and fear before the thrill of a strong man in love with a smart willful woman. The heroine owns a bookstore - extra points! - specializing in female authors, romance and erotica . (I could have done without all the references to 21st century popular books, especially Ruby Dixon's blue aliens, but she enjoyed writing that I'm sure.) My chief criticism is the need for a good editor. Enough errors were made that it sometimes took me out of the storg.
I like a devil hero, and of course a devil redeemed by love is irresistible! I wish he had remained devilish longer, it would have been fun to doubt and fear before the thrill of a strong man in love with a smart willful woman. The heroine owns a bookstore - extra points! - specializing in female authors, romance and erotica . (I could have done without all the references to 21st century popular books, especially Ruby Dixon's blue aliens, but she enjoyed writing that I'm sure.) My chief criticism is the need for a good editor. Enough errors were made that it sometimes took me out of the storg.
March 11, 2026
New fav
I seriously love this book. I think the characters feel like real people and their banter is top tear. The spicy parts are hot and not at all cringy (I'd have loved for them to be longer but that's literally my only complaint). I think this book is perfection. Devil falls first and is such a little lover boy while also being a big bad guy. I'd have loved to seen how goes about planning a devils night 😆 I think kitty would love to help so I hope we see it in the future. There was none of the previous couple. Just a brief mention that they were traveling. So I don't really have high hopes that couples will reappear later on unfortunately
I seriously love this book. I think the characters feel like real people and their banter is top tear. The spicy parts are hot and not at all cringy (I'd have loved for them to be longer but that's literally my only complaint). I think this book is perfection. Devil falls first and is such a little lover boy while also being a big bad guy. I'd have loved to seen how goes about planning a devils night 😆 I think kitty would love to help so I hope we see it in the future. There was none of the previous couple. Just a brief mention that they were traveling. So I don't really have high hopes that couples will reappear later on unfortunately
January 8, 2025
Kitty's wastrel father decides to let his youngest daughter, Evie, marry a despicable earl for money. Kitty, desperate to stop this, decides to steal something from an overlord, nicknamed Devil, in order to get him to help her save her sister. Surprised she is not afraid of him and appalled by how her family and others have treated her, Rhys uses his network and connections to help her. They cannot, however, stop their mutual attraction. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for my honest review.
June 11, 2025
So Alyxandra Harvey is sort of a new author for me. This is my 3rd book by her. I started to read another book of hers and couldn't get into so returned it. I love my Dragonblade authors so thought I'd try her out again with this series. It got good reviews and looks interesting. I really enjoyed book 1.
I loved Kitty and Rhys. They had such a cute rapport. Their back and forth just made me smile. Again another MC written so hot! I like how Alyxandra puts a little but of suspense in each story. Really keeps you riveted. Overall another really good read.
I loved Kitty and Rhys. They had such a cute rapport. Their back and forth just made me smile. Again another MC written so hot! I like how Alyxandra puts a little but of suspense in each story. Really keeps you riveted. Overall another really good read.
January 14, 2025
Devil and Kitty! What a marvelous story. He is the most feared person in London and he battles with someone that does not fear them at all. She takes something from him that is going to assure he cooperates with helping her. Her sister has been promised to a ruthless individual. During this time Devil and Kitty grow closer together. He falls first and will do anything in his power to keep her safe, happy and loved.
January 18, 2025
The Easter eggs were so much fun! I love a heroine (or hero) who behaves shabbily in a previous book in the series so we can see them castigate themself and eventually Get Over It in their book. Rhys is absolutely fabulous as is brother Tom. Just a boatload of solid supporting characters. This book is a great romantic adventure AND a tribute to romance and adventure. Oh, and she gets about 3 ahead early in the book and he never catches up, which I always appreciate.
January 17, 2025
I don’t really know what makes these spinster society books stand out among all the other historical romances I read. The vibes are just excellent. The plot feels meaningful, and the dialogue is witty. Everything is just… fun. And all the romance novel easter eggs got a lil grin from me, not gonna lie!
January 23, 2025
This was such a sweet story! I’m usually not a fan of insta-lust or insta-love, but for Devil, I’ll make an exception. His love for Kitty absolutely melted my heart. Kitty was such a selfless and kind character, but what made me love Devil even more was how deeply he truly saw her. The mystery and unexpected twists were also a great addition, keeping me hooked throughout. I really enjoyed this!
May 13, 2025
Harvey is a new-to-me author (her books came highly recommended by a friend) and I was captivated by her writing from the start! Witty dialogues (and internal monologues), funny moments, a hint of angst (like the icing on a cake!) and an intriguing plot, all made this book a unputdownable read for me. Now I’m certainly going to follow this author and this series in particular with some eagerness!
January 21, 2025
Excellent!
This book had romance, humor and a mystery. It kept me turning pages until I finished it. Both the hero and heroine were selfless and took care of others. If you like Regency romance, definitely give this book a try.
This book had romance, humor and a mystery. It kept me turning pages until I finished it. Both the hero and heroine were selfless and took care of others. If you like Regency romance, definitely give this book a try.
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