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๐‘จ ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’•๐’„๐’‰ ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’…๐’† ๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ฏ๐’†๐’‚๐’—๐’†๐’.
๐‘จ ๐’ƒ๐’๐’๐’… ๐’‡๐’๐’“๐’ˆ๐’†๐’… ๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ฏ๐’†๐’๐’...Aurora Arden's life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers her boyfriend cheating on her. Heartbroken, she agrees to a weekend getaway in Las Vegas with her best friend, Clara. What starts as a distraction quickly spirals into something unimaginable when Aurora wakes up at the end of the weekend married to a stranger.

The stranger? Lucian Blackโ€”a man who seems too good to be true. Charming, wealthy, and impossibly magnetic, Lucian wastes no time weaving himself into Auroraโ€™s life. From moving her into his luxurious penthouse to buying out her exโ€™s company, Lucianโ€™s influence is undeniable, and his intentions arenโ€™t entirely clear.

As Aurora tries to uncover the truth about the man she impulsively married, she finds herself drawn deeper into his world. Lucianโ€™s answers only lead to more questions, and the more she learns, the more she realizes heโ€™s hiding something extraordinaryโ€”and terrifying.

Torn between her growing feelings for Lucian and her fear of who he might truly be, Aurora faces a choice that will change everything. Can she trust a man who holds so many secrets, or will she walk away before she loses herself in his shadow?

One thing is marrying Lucian Black was no accident, and Auroraโ€™s life will never be the same.

~๐‘ฎ๐’“๐’‚๐’ƒ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ฌ-๐’ƒ๐’๐’๐’Œ ๐’„๐’๐’‘๐’š ๐’•๐’ ๐’๐’ƒ๐’•๐’‚๐’Š๐’ ๐’‚ ๐’”๐’‘๐’†๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐’‘๐’“๐’†๐’—๐’Š๐’†๐’˜ ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘ถ๐’ƒ๐’”๐’Š๐’…๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ถ๐’ƒ๐’”๐’†๐’”๐’”๐’Š๐’๐’, ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’”๐’†๐’’๐’–๐’†๐’ ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ถ๐’ƒ๐’”๐’Š๐’…๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ซ๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’Ž๐’”~

357 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2025

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Profile Image for Laura Wolff.
223 reviews4 followers
June 25, 2025
Wow. Just wow. This book was a crazy ride from start to finish.

This is the story of Lucien Black aka the Devil himself and Aurora Arden a struggling writer. One night in Vegas and she wakes up married to the Devil. A Devil who vows to keep her at all costs.

Lucien is charming, handsome, filthy rich, dangerous, and lethal in ways Aurora canโ€™t quite grasp. She feels this magnetic pull towards him, feels him before she sees him and canโ€™t get enough even after seeing his true self, (well after she takes a minute to process).

Aurora is a good girl who thought she was on the right path until she visits her boyfriend at work as a surprise with his favorite lunch only to find his secretary riding him like a bucking bronco.

This story has so many instances where I wanted to strangle both characters as well as her brother and ex boyfriend. Omg if you have ever wanted to just slap someone silent itโ€™s Logan the cheating ex. Ugh the author does a great job of making you loathe him. Her brother Max is overprotective to fault.

I have two issues with this story, well two character issues, one is her bff Clara and two is her brother Max and their understanding of her explanation that Lucien is the actual devil.

I feel like if my bff was to drop that bomb on me I would freak out and at the same time not believe a word she said. I would have offered to drive my friend to a 72 hour mental health hold at the nearest hospital. But I had to remind myself this is just a fictional story.

The jump between worlds was awesome and the detail in Hell was amazing. It was a telling/description unlike anything Iโ€™ve ever read before, very unique and very well done.

I enjoyed the majority of the story other than my rant above. I love their journey of learning each other as well as themselves. It had a little bit of everything in it. Mystery, lust, deception, fantasy, spiciness, betrayl, and of course love.

If youโ€™ve never read this author I recommend them. There werenโ€™t any real triggers from my stand point unless waking up married to a stranger is a trigger or drunk, obnoxious exโ€™s are then you may have an issue.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Erin Saulpaugh.
526 reviews17 followers
February 21, 2025
Aurora goes through a lot! She wanted to surprise her boyfriend and well let's just say they both got surprises. Aurora got the short end of the stick.
Clara is the best friend we all need. She was not having it so she decides to take Aurora to Vegas. Now Aurora is a writer and she is definitely not out going. No she is very shy and thinks of others before herself. Clara is able to break her out of her shell for a little while.
What Aurora didn't know was someone was stalking her and already claimed her soul. I'm sure your asking who could that be well I gave you a hint. He claimed her soul... yea you guessed it she found her self in the devil's grasp.

Lucian (love the name) I couldn't help but love him. He has a few red flags but it's fine it's fine. We will ignore those he is hot. I might be in love with him too.

Trust me you will love Aurora she is easy to relate too. The devil is well a devil so.. he is very handsome I might add and yea you'll be rooting for them before the end of the book. Aurora is his Starlight and he will do anything to protect her.
Aurora said herself their story is far from over and I have to agree! I can't wait for what's next. I loved reading this! I have a daughter named Aurora and a miscarriage that I named Starlight so naturally I had to read this book! I'm so glad I did! ( please don't be sorry... I now see it as a blessing in Disguise I got my daughter. Her name is Maleficent).

I have a question. I'm asking for a friend no not for me no a friend. Where might my friend find a devil?
Profile Image for Amanda.
187 reviews37 followers
February 14, 2025
How would you react when you woke up one morning in Vegas...married to the devil? After catching her now ex boyfriend cheating, Aurora goes to Vegas with her best friend and upon meeting Lucian...her life is drastically, and maybe excitedly, changed.

To say I devoured it is a total understatement! I used to love the show Lucifer (after season 3 I didn't care for it but dang i can still drool over the actor lol) so I've kind veered toward some story lines this and of course Hades and Persephone ones.

I loved Aurora! I'm so glad that she isn't this petulant adult child that some stories like to paint their FMC as. She was smart and fun and NOT an idiot! And she had the bestest best friend, Clara whom I hope to get a story out of her if things persist with Marcus lol. Just saying.ย 

Oh my dear Lucian, just because you a sexy devil doesn't mean you can keep stuff from our Aurora. I loved the way their relationship built even if it was a bit shocking in the beginning. Normally I would be like...ummm that's sketchy, but I can't help myself! I loved it!

Okay I'll stop gushing. The story is told in Aurora and Lucians povs. I'm not normally a fan of waking up married kind of trope. This was a fun read and you kind of start to root for this relationship because Lucian is the devil but Aurora is his Starlight and he will do anything to protect her.ย 

This is a VERY SPICY book so I would definitely check your trigger warnings...because that throne scene...oh my...
91 reviews
February 26, 2025
This book was cute! Aurora catches her boyfriend cheating, so her BFF Clara takes her to Vegas for a classic rebound adventure. Enter Lucian Blackโ€”mysterious, gorgeous, charming, and oh yeahโ€ฆ filthy rich. They hit it off, and before she knows it, she wakes up married to him. Small twist? Heโ€™s the actual Devil.

The pacing is fast in the beginning, which I loved, but once the wedding happens, things slow down as Aurora and Lucian navigate their new life togetherโ€”dealing with insecurities, conflicts, secrets, and of course, some unexpected threats. The mix of fantasy, romance, and humor kept things engaging, and the side characters? Fantastic. They always add extra charm to a story for me.

Thereโ€™s definitely an age gap trope at play here, and the fantasy romance element made it even more fun.


Favorite quote:
"Sheโ€™s a woman on the edge of her own story, unaware of the chapter thatโ€™s about to begin.".

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Zen.
38 reviews
February 20, 2025
**SLIGHT SPOILERS**

Who knew that the Devil could love?

Aurora is a well-established writer who discovers her boyfriend in a very compromising position when she tries to surprise him after learning of his promotion.

Cue best friend, Clara, to fix it all!! Gotta love a best friend who always wants to make a sour situation more fruitful, especially since she will get to guide her very shy, always thinks of others first, and best friend out of her shell, even if for a brief moment. So off to Vegas to ignore the heartbreak and break some hearts!

What Aurora wasn't expecting was to meet a man who had already staked a claim on her heart and her soul.



I truly enjoyed reading The Devil's Starlight. It was a nice pace, you will relate to the characters, even if you don't like one or two, and the story kept you wanting more. As Aurora said in the last line, "Our story is far from over," I do hope I get to catch what is next for Aurora and her dashing Devil!
Profile Image for Brittany.
157 reviews
February 14, 2025
I really liked the concept of this book and all of the elements were a lot of fun. It was an easy and enjoyable read. The execution fell a little flat for me. There were parts of the story I wish had been a little more flushed out and others that I felt were repeated.

The story starts when Aurora catches her boyfriend cheating on her. She tags along with her best friend to Vegas and wakes up married to the Devil. From there the two of them try to navigate their marriage and what all that means.

For the most part, I really enjoyed this book, but ultimately felt like it just needed more. The characters could have used more development, especially the side characters. I would have liked to see more of the MMCs POV especially prior to the two of them meeting. I feel like that was a missed opportunity. Thanks to A. Reibold and Hawthorn & Aster for this ARC!
Profile Image for Brooklyn Lowe.
480 reviews13 followers
February 1, 2025
-very morally grey MMC
-paranormal
-forced proximity
-forced marriage
-devil/human

What happens when you catch your boyfriend cheating on you with his secretary mid thrust? You go to Vegasโ€ฆ get intoxicatedโ€ฆ meet a mysteriously handsome manโ€ฆ and get married.

When you wake up with a ring on your finger and a note saying, see you soon wifeโ€ฆ you try to go back to your life. But because you actually married the devil, you canโ€™t get rid of him. And the chemistry is so tense, you canโ€™t remember what youโ€™re upset about when he kisses you.

Exes are the worst, especially when they keep popping up at the worst times.

Do you stay married? Do you try to run when the devil gives you an out? Do you stay in hell?
2,083 reviews4 followers
February 13, 2025
If you love an obsessed, possessive anti-hero, then you will absolutely love Lucian, the devil. He is enamoured with Aurora and makes it his goal to make her his wife. His dream comes to past when her ex makes a fatal mistake, thus losing Auroraโ€™s trust.

As they embark on a new phase as husband and wife, Aurora learns more about her husbandโ€™s unusual background while he continues to pamper her to the max. But secrets between them threaten to tear them apart.

There is a good mix of spice and suspense throughout the book and that keeps the pace interesting. I also enjoyed the โ€œtoursโ€ which Lucian brings Aurora on. It was vividly described and make it easy for readers to imagine the scene.
Profile Image for Holly.
20 reviews1 follower
January 20, 2026
I read "The Devilโ€™s Starlight" and tore through it really fast. Itโ€™s an addictive romance with that โ€œwhat is even happening and why am I so interested?โ€ vibe, where the heroine goes on a spontaneous trip to Vegas and suddenly wakes upโ€ฆ married to a stranger. Then the best part begins: Lucian Black is too perfect, too influential, and clearly hiding secrets that pull her deeper and deeper into his world.

I loved how the story keeps the suspense high and constantly throws new questions at you, while the relationship walks a razor-thin line between attraction and unease. In the end, itโ€™s exactly the kind of novel that turns into โ€œone more chapter and then Iโ€™ll sleepโ€ (and, of course, you donโ€™t).
Profile Image for Enelyae Is Reading.
555 reviews12 followers
February 12, 2025
OMG I am such a sucker for a โ€˜The Devil finding loveโ€™ story! Do not care what else it is about, I just love when the โ€œbig badโ€ Devil finds someone he becomes soft for. I literally melt! And Lucian in this story is just perfect! Also can I have a story of the besties! A quiet, shy and blushing demon with a high energy, over the top human, yes please!

Back to Lucianโ€ฆ..๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿฅต!! Also enjoy our girl Aurora. I love her growth and how much she found herself. I also seriously like that she is a bit of an older FMC. Itโ€™s highly enjoyable to read more mature characters!

This was just a fun an and cozy (for me anyway) story about the Devil finding love!! ๐Ÿฅฐ

โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ.5 ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
Profile Image for Susie.
133 reviews5 followers
February 14, 2025
This book was an awesome surprise! While the main couple, aka the Devil and his Queen, get together is rather quick and highly unbelievable... it really doesn't matter. The story and characters are so beautifully woven together that you don't care about that detail.

You quickly fall in love with all the characters - even the buttheaded ones. Which is not easy to write well so I give extra kudos to the author for that! The worlds are well written and balanced even better.

I started it and could not put it down. Every time I tried, I got mad and instantly had to pick it up and go back to hell. It was amazing. Cannot recommend this enough.
Profile Image for booksbymonth.
413 reviews2 followers
February 16, 2025
This was an amazing story. I loved the premise of it being about the Devil, Lucian, and a human, Aurora. Both characters had so much depth to them. It's really about darkness and light. Aurora brings the light to Lucian's darkness. She's like a beacon for him. They balance each other.

This is a beautifully crafted story. It's told in a way that makes you really believe Lucien is doing everything for Aurora in her best interest and out of the goodness of his heart. It might be in weird ways, but he learns Aurora is her own person, and she's independent. Totally loved this book!

4.5 stars
Thanks Hawthorne & Aster for the ARC.
770 reviews8 followers
February 17, 2025
I devoured this book! You know when you get into a book and you canโ€™t put it down? That was me. It was a fun read and I wanted to know more about the mysterious Lucian so i kept going until I was completely out of pages.

Aurora and Lucian made that perfect couple even with how different they were, I mean Lucian is Lucian! They had the most amazing interactions and engagement. It was just to perfection.

We need our own Lucian!

I loved how the details were given and how easy it was to follow along.

Iโ€™m truly grateful to Hawthorn & Aster and Ash Riebold for the opportunity to receive an ARC of their upcoming release. Please note that my review reflects my personal opinion alone.
5,733 reviews
February 10, 2025
WOW! I am so, so happy I discovered Ms. Riebold!

I am a huge fan of dark romance and this comes with a supernatural aspect! What do you ask? Well, Lucian, our MMC is rich, charming and, honestly larger than life! But, what secrets might he be hiding? Wait until you find out where he's from!

Aurora's weekend and impulsiveness, now has Lucian Black in her life! He's her Husband! But, will he continue to be?

I couldn't put this story down.
And now...I'm checking out the other Riebold stories!

Cannot wait to read more by this very talented author!
Profile Image for Charlie Finley.
49 reviews
February 3, 2025
You never quite know where a dance with the devil will take you!
Join Aurora on a whirlwind adventure as she's swept off her feet by the mysterious and sexy Lucian Black. Heartbreak, betrayal, wit, adventure, and wild sex- this story was the perfect weekend getaway.

Tropes:
Paranormal Romance
Forced Proximity
Forced Marriage
Billionaire
Devil/Human Relationship
Hurt Her and Suffer
15 reviews1 follower
February 14, 2025
A. Riebold never misses with her books. I've read 5 of hers, and this is my favorite. I mean, if she can make you love this MMC, what else is there? We'll written the story flows and at about 333 pages it's not one with a lot of nothingness. This one is a gem. Be sure to grab a copy up and happy reading.
Profile Image for Gladys.
14.1k reviews166 followers
February 14, 2025
This was a new to me author, but I spotted this blurb and thought it sounded really good, so decided to dive in and I am glad I did. I really enjoyed this book. The story held my interest and the chemistry between Lucian and Aurora was undeniable. I thought Lucian was awesome and I liked Aurora a lot, even if I did find her a tiny bit frustrating.
9,016 reviews66 followers
June 10, 2025
When Aurora catches her bf cheating, her best friend Clara takes her to Vegas, where she meets Lucian, but to her surprise she wakes up married to him! But had Lucian planned it all along? The devil's in the detail for sure! Well written steamy desires, drama and more!
Profile Image for Amanda Grange.
806 reviews5 followers
March 3, 2025
I love Aurora. She's so spunky! Clara is a pretty amazing friend. This book has such great characters and a deliciously wicked storyline. But wait... can we talk about Lucian? Oh my!.

Profile Image for RubiesReviews.
283 reviews6 followers
February 18, 2025
I liked the story idea but it just felt repetitive and unfinished. Things seemed very rushed and as a reader I never really grasped the struggle Aurora was having. The conflicts were all resolved too easily so they felt insignificant. It was an okay read with quite a bit of smut, but nothing beyond that made it a must read. I would definitely pick this author up again though.
Profile Image for Heather Angeli.
242 reviews9 followers
February 14, 2025
A beautiful mix of light and dark.
You never know what will happen when you find out your relationship is over but your best friend and flavor of the week jet off to Vegas for a weekend of fun. But you end up face to face with the devil himselfโ€ฆ
Aurora truly finds who she is, her strength, beauty, and grace come full force when she meets Lucian.

Torn between her life on Earth and hell, with the literal Devil, Aurora faces her past head on. Dealing with the fall out from her break up, what this new life could lead, and how to come to terms with outside forces trying to break up her new found romance is a lot to process. But her strength is admirable as she refuses to back down and learn all she can about her devil.

--TROPES--
๐Ÿ‘ป Paranormal Romance
๐Ÿ’‹ Dark Romance
๐Ÿ’ Forced Marriage
๐Ÿ‘ซ Forced Proximity
๐Ÿ’ธ Billionaire
๐Ÿ’’ Las Vegas Wedding
๐Ÿ’˜ Devil/Human relationship
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Oooohhh itโ€™s spicy!
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