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Ladies' Revenge Club #8
To Harm and To Heal
Mae Casper doesn’t have time for romance.
She runs the Clerkenwell Clinic with iron determination, tending the sick and wounded of London’s poorest streets. Patients crowd her tables, students trail her steps, inspectors sniff around her doors—and the last thing she needs is a self-appointed guard dogging her every move.
Roland Reed has lived by his fists and his wits since childhood, but nothing unsettles him like Mae Casper.
Two years ago, he carried an amputation patient who sank his teeth into Roland’s arm—and left him marked in more ways than one. He’s avoided her ever since. But when threats and vandalism escalate around the clinic, Roland finds himself stationed at her side, protecting what she’s built.
Mae knows she doesn’t need saving. Roland knows he’s no one’s hero.
But as they work shoulder-to-shoulder amid chaos, meddling friends, and midnight intrusions, they discover that competence can feel a lot like intimacy—and that sometimes the hardest wounds to heal are the ones they’ve kept hidden.
To Harm and To Heal is a Regency romance full of sharp banter, found family chaos, and a slow-burn love story forged in fire, tenderness, and defiance. It’s the eighth installment in the Ladies’ Revenge Club series, but can be read as a stand-alone. If you crave protective scoundrels, fierce heroines, competence kink, and kisses stolen between stitches—this one’s for you.
She runs the Clerkenwell Clinic with iron determination, tending the sick and wounded of London’s poorest streets. Patients crowd her tables, students trail her steps, inspectors sniff around her doors—and the last thing she needs is a self-appointed guard dogging her every move.
Roland Reed has lived by his fists and his wits since childhood, but nothing unsettles him like Mae Casper.
Two years ago, he carried an amputation patient who sank his teeth into Roland’s arm—and left him marked in more ways than one. He’s avoided her ever since. But when threats and vandalism escalate around the clinic, Roland finds himself stationed at her side, protecting what she’s built.
Mae knows she doesn’t need saving. Roland knows he’s no one’s hero.
But as they work shoulder-to-shoulder amid chaos, meddling friends, and midnight intrusions, they discover that competence can feel a lot like intimacy—and that sometimes the hardest wounds to heal are the ones they’ve kept hidden.
To Harm and To Heal is a Regency romance full of sharp banter, found family chaos, and a slow-burn love story forged in fire, tenderness, and defiance. It’s the eighth installment in the Ladies’ Revenge Club series, but can be read as a stand-alone. If you crave protective scoundrels, fierce heroines, competence kink, and kisses stolen between stitches—this one’s for you.
- GenresSlow Burn
360 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2026
About the author
Ava Devlin
32 books91 followersAva Devlin writes sweet and steamy Regency romances. She lives in New York City and believes that diving into fantasies of 19th century England provides an excellent reprieve from hectic metropolitan life.
Ava has been writing love stories for as long as she can remember, and spent her teen years swooning over classic romance novels. In her 20s, she moved to Britain and spent a year exploring the sights, experiences, and history that have made the Regency era such an enduring time of fascination and romance. Afterward, she spent several months living the life of a governess as an au pair in the French Alps, which only heightened the romance of her time abroad.
Today, she splits her time between her writing, her day job, and an excessive amount of dog cuddles. She loves nothing more than hearing from her readers, so feel free to drop her a line at ava@avadevlin.com.
Ava has been writing love stories for as long as she can remember, and spent her teen years swooning over classic romance novels. In her 20s, she moved to Britain and spent a year exploring the sights, experiences, and history that have made the Regency era such an enduring time of fascination and romance. Afterward, she spent several months living the life of a governess as an au pair in the French Alps, which only heightened the romance of her time abroad.
Today, she splits her time between her writing, her day job, and an excessive amount of dog cuddles. She loves nothing more than hearing from her readers, so feel free to drop her a line at ava@avadevlin.com.
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March 14, 2026
This eight book in the Ladies' of Revenge Club series was an engaging slowburn historical romance. It was full of drama, action, intrigue, mystery, and strong-willed characters with witty banter, other interesting issues, and twists that were entertaining. I enjoyed previous characters and friendships included. I was very happy that their two year stall due to emotions and insecurities finally came to a delightful conclusion with such a beautiful ending. I highly recommend reading!
July 14, 2026
Finally, FINALLY these two get their HEA! After two years of circling (or maybe 'avoiding' is the correct term) each other they are forced together when Mae's clinic is vandalized and Roland is sent to keep watch.
We are slow to get to this point and the pace remains slow as these two work out their fears. I don't mean 'slow' as a bad thing, there are many, many layers to unravel. We see early on that they are meant for each other but it takes one crisis after another to get these two to realize it. They become a team with witty exchanges, relying on each other's strengths, honest, exposing conversations and an attraction that simmers to a boil.
I enjoyed this slow burn and maybe fell a little in love with Roland myself. Mae is such a strong, humble character that so deserved a little softness in her life. I loved seeing how they supported and healed each other. I do wish we had a little more alone time with Roland and Mae giving them their own time to shine without so many supporting characters. I do love the large family atmosphere Devlin creates but sometimes too much family is too much.
Overall, this is another delightful addition to the Ladies Revenge Club Series that can be read as a standalone but would benefit from reading the first books.
I received an early copy. (Thank you!) All thoughts and opinions are my own.
We are slow to get to this point and the pace remains slow as these two work out their fears. I don't mean 'slow' as a bad thing, there are many, many layers to unravel. We see early on that they are meant for each other but it takes one crisis after another to get these two to realize it. They become a team with witty exchanges, relying on each other's strengths, honest, exposing conversations and an attraction that simmers to a boil.
I enjoyed this slow burn and maybe fell a little in love with Roland myself. Mae is such a strong, humble character that so deserved a little softness in her life. I loved seeing how they supported and healed each other. I do wish we had a little more alone time with Roland and Mae giving them their own time to shine without so many supporting characters. I do love the large family atmosphere Devlin creates but sometimes too much family is too much.
Overall, this is another delightful addition to the Ladies Revenge Club Series that can be read as a standalone but would benefit from reading the first books.
I received an early copy. (Thank you!) All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Mae Casper runs a clinic in London's poorest streets and has absolutely no time for a self-appointed guard with too much confidence. Roland Reed has been avoiding her for two years. Spoiler: that doesn't last.
This is book eight in the Ladies' Revenge Club series, and Devlin continues to do what she does best. The friend group is warm, chaotic, and completely irresistible. We know Mae from previous books and she arrives to her story fully formed, grounded and... skeptical. She's a little bit guarded. Roland takes a little longer to crack open, but when he does? Absolute swoon machine. The tenderness he brings once he commits makes you want to reread scenes immediately.
What really works is how competence functions as intimacy. These two are shoulder-to-shoulder in genuinely high-stakes work, and the tension built through that shared space is earned. The external plot — vandalism, hospital politics, doctors jockeying for position — layers in organic stakes without overwhelming the romance. And the small details, like a duck hidden in the basket of stitches, are exactly the kind of thing that makes a love story feel textured and real.
Roland's father is a delight, Mae's grandfather is a treasure.
Slow burn, found family chaos, competence kink, and a hero who earns every bit of his HEA. I never want to leave the Ladies Revenge Club.
This is book eight in the Ladies' Revenge Club series, and Devlin continues to do what she does best. The friend group is warm, chaotic, and completely irresistible. We know Mae from previous books and she arrives to her story fully formed, grounded and... skeptical. She's a little bit guarded. Roland takes a little longer to crack open, but when he does? Absolute swoon machine. The tenderness he brings once he commits makes you want to reread scenes immediately.
What really works is how competence functions as intimacy. These two are shoulder-to-shoulder in genuinely high-stakes work, and the tension built through that shared space is earned. The external plot — vandalism, hospital politics, doctors jockeying for position — layers in organic stakes without overwhelming the romance. And the small details, like a duck hidden in the basket of stitches, are exactly the kind of thing that makes a love story feel textured and real.
Roland's father is a delight, Mae's grandfather is a treasure.
Slow burn, found family chaos, competence kink, and a hero who earns every bit of his HEA. I never want to leave the Ladies Revenge Club.
Review of advance copy
Tropes: Historical Romance, Proximity, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Medical Setting
To Harm and To Heal: A Slow Burn Regency Romance is Book 8 of Ladies' Revenge Club by Ava Devlin. The author describes her book as a slow burn and that is a very appropriate depiction as Mae Casper and Roland Reed have been dancing around each other while helping their friends with affairs of the heart for the span of at least three previous books! This is a historical book set during the Regency period featuring a woman of color and a man with a cloudy background.
While most of her patients call her doctress, Mae is not a licensed physician but has learned her craft while working with her grandfather, Dr. Casper; she considers herself to be a healer. Ms. Devlin has surrounded Mae with a diverse and eclectic circle of friends culled from nobility to the common working class. Roland is a man of many talents and blessed with an uncanny physical beauty. He was born and raised in a brothel and while he has friends AND family, he keeps his secrets close and his people separate. Mae and Roland meet when she is called to treat a man with a crushed foot and Roland is asked to help. Mae and Roland are intrigued by the other from that first meeting; however, instead of exploring that connection, Roland rolls his feelings up and tucks them away, avoiding Mae and her allure. They have limited interactions until their meddling friends throw them together when Mae’s clinic is being repeatedly targeted by vandals. Will this forced proximity allow them to explore their feelings, or will Roland continue to act like he didn’t fall, and fall hard?
Conclusion:
Ms. Devlin organizes her book into five distinct sections using medical terms/procedures as the headers. It was fascinating reading about medical interventions from long ago. I also liked watching as Roland carefully tried to avoid his feelings for Mae, using a refusal to communicate as his shield. They were both strong and resourceful people coming from different walks of life. Roland’s scandalous upbringing and Mae’s place outside of society’s norms should have been a source of connection but Roland saw himself as lacking in some ways. But with their meddling friends and a sweetly realized bond, their love story was inevitable. Final words, the secondary characters were finely drawn and so entertaining, especially Roland’s father, Mae’s grandfather and their young patient/apprentice Winston (he would be an interesting leading man in a few years 😊). While the story had overlaying details from previous stories, the narrative was extremely enjoyably easy to follow.
Favorite Lines:
…..the patients had been dispersed throughout the city into any charitable rooms willing to have them. It just so happened that the most willing charity had come from the city’s underbelly.
“We all are,” Mae echoed, dry as dead grass as she examined the forceps for dents.
You did not need to be built like a trebuchet to fling another person around like one. You just had to know where to put your leverage.
“The most beautiful man in London,” Dinah replied, blinking at Ezra. “You will see. You will see.”
He kept scratching at his sable- brown hair and sneaking glances at Mae as though she were some sort of sorceress, and if he didn't check often enough, she might vanish and he'd lose his opportunity to continue to observe her.
That burn victim would've never left if she'd stuck around for this second man from the aforementioned den of angels.
“The… the brothel?” Mae repeated, looking alarmed. “Oh, do you also work as… erm…”
“Because you would misappropriate it, Casper. Obviously. You can’t be trusted with mischief.”
“They tore through this part of town, attacking the synagogues and the Black businesses and anyone else who didn’t look English enough to them.
“It wounds your pride?” she returned, her heart thundering so fast, she thought it might clog or lodge between her ribs if she didn’t spit the rest of the words out immediately. “To be attracted to a healer? A Black healer?”
“Fine,” he said. “Then I will embrace transparency. Do not forget, though, that you asked for it.”
Perhaps speaking plainly with Mae Casper had been a catharsis of a sort,
“Mae,” he said, suddenly serious as he set the glass aside in favor of the knife and fork. “I have never ignored you.”
The inspector hesitated, wrinkling his brow. “Irving,” he said, seemingly without thinking. “Well, Irving,” Winston said in his best adult voice. “Would you like to hear a story while we work?”
“It is easier to be smug and secretive than humble and laughed at, Mae. Far easier.”
The whole thing was just as heartening as it was ridiculous.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
https://theretiredreader.com/f/to-har...
To Harm and To Heal: A Slow Burn Regency Romance is Book 8 of Ladies' Revenge Club by Ava Devlin. The author describes her book as a slow burn and that is a very appropriate depiction as Mae Casper and Roland Reed have been dancing around each other while helping their friends with affairs of the heart for the span of at least three previous books! This is a historical book set during the Regency period featuring a woman of color and a man with a cloudy background.
While most of her patients call her doctress, Mae is not a licensed physician but has learned her craft while working with her grandfather, Dr. Casper; she considers herself to be a healer. Ms. Devlin has surrounded Mae with a diverse and eclectic circle of friends culled from nobility to the common working class. Roland is a man of many talents and blessed with an uncanny physical beauty. He was born and raised in a brothel and while he has friends AND family, he keeps his secrets close and his people separate. Mae and Roland meet when she is called to treat a man with a crushed foot and Roland is asked to help. Mae and Roland are intrigued by the other from that first meeting; however, instead of exploring that connection, Roland rolls his feelings up and tucks them away, avoiding Mae and her allure. They have limited interactions until their meddling friends throw them together when Mae’s clinic is being repeatedly targeted by vandals. Will this forced proximity allow them to explore their feelings, or will Roland continue to act like he didn’t fall, and fall hard?
Conclusion:
Ms. Devlin organizes her book into five distinct sections using medical terms/procedures as the headers. It was fascinating reading about medical interventions from long ago. I also liked watching as Roland carefully tried to avoid his feelings for Mae, using a refusal to communicate as his shield. They were both strong and resourceful people coming from different walks of life. Roland’s scandalous upbringing and Mae’s place outside of society’s norms should have been a source of connection but Roland saw himself as lacking in some ways. But with their meddling friends and a sweetly realized bond, their love story was inevitable. Final words, the secondary characters were finely drawn and so entertaining, especially Roland’s father, Mae’s grandfather and their young patient/apprentice Winston (he would be an interesting leading man in a few years 😊). While the story had overlaying details from previous stories, the narrative was extremely enjoyably easy to follow.
Favorite Lines:
…..the patients had been dispersed throughout the city into any charitable rooms willing to have them. It just so happened that the most willing charity had come from the city’s underbelly.
“We all are,” Mae echoed, dry as dead grass as she examined the forceps for dents.
You did not need to be built like a trebuchet to fling another person around like one. You just had to know where to put your leverage.
“The most beautiful man in London,” Dinah replied, blinking at Ezra. “You will see. You will see.”
He kept scratching at his sable- brown hair and sneaking glances at Mae as though she were some sort of sorceress, and if he didn't check often enough, she might vanish and he'd lose his opportunity to continue to observe her.
That burn victim would've never left if she'd stuck around for this second man from the aforementioned den of angels.
“The… the brothel?” Mae repeated, looking alarmed. “Oh, do you also work as… erm…”
“Because you would misappropriate it, Casper. Obviously. You can’t be trusted with mischief.”
“They tore through this part of town, attacking the synagogues and the Black businesses and anyone else who didn’t look English enough to them.
“It wounds your pride?” she returned, her heart thundering so fast, she thought it might clog or lodge between her ribs if she didn’t spit the rest of the words out immediately. “To be attracted to a healer? A Black healer?”
“Fine,” he said. “Then I will embrace transparency. Do not forget, though, that you asked for it.”
Perhaps speaking plainly with Mae Casper had been a catharsis of a sort,
“Mae,” he said, suddenly serious as he set the glass aside in favor of the knife and fork. “I have never ignored you.”
The inspector hesitated, wrinkling his brow. “Irving,” he said, seemingly without thinking. “Well, Irving,” Winston said in his best adult voice. “Would you like to hear a story while we work?”
“It is easier to be smug and secretive than humble and laughed at, Mae. Far easier.”
The whole thing was just as heartening as it was ridiculous.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
https://theretiredreader.com/f/to-har...
Review of advance copy
Thanks to Booksprout for a copy of this ebook and this is my freely given opinion.
Mae and Roland have been avoiding each other and denying thier attraction to each other for FAR TOO LONG, even with the lovingly teasing meddling of their friends. This is finally their story. Roland Reed has also been far too enigmatic about himself, but far too comfortable meddling and teasing the others, so it was good to delve into him and find out some of his secrets as well as see him at the receiving end of that same attention.
This story also deals with many interesting scenarios from that period of history, considering Mae is a young woman visibly of mixed background, and also running a free clinic and providing care to those in need. Considering the accepted social roles and boundaries at the time, there is bound to be those who would be upset with her and her cohorts for overstepping their perceived boundaries and this story delves into that. We also find out more about Mae's family, including a lovely story of how her grandfather came to meet her grandmother, and a bit of their love story (and I feel like I would love for it to be a little prequel story).
Loved this story because Roland Reed and Mae finally get around to actually being around each other and progressing to an actual relationship, and so much more story about their friends and the community around them. Wonderful story telling with building more colour and depth on already likeable characters and continued relationships, and community. On point to contemprary issues as well. Great addition of characters like Dr. Ravi and the precocious Winston, as well as adding more depth to Ezra and Dinah.
I enjoyed delving into Roland and Mae, but also enjoyed, almost more so, the building of the story of the clinic and community as well.
4.75 stars out of 5
Mae and Roland have been avoiding each other and denying thier attraction to each other for FAR TOO LONG, even with the lovingly teasing meddling of their friends. This is finally their story. Roland Reed has also been far too enigmatic about himself, but far too comfortable meddling and teasing the others, so it was good to delve into him and find out some of his secrets as well as see him at the receiving end of that same attention.
This story also deals with many interesting scenarios from that period of history, considering Mae is a young woman visibly of mixed background, and also running a free clinic and providing care to those in need. Considering the accepted social roles and boundaries at the time, there is bound to be those who would be upset with her and her cohorts for overstepping their perceived boundaries and this story delves into that. We also find out more about Mae's family, including a lovely story of how her grandfather came to meet her grandmother, and a bit of their love story (and I feel like I would love for it to be a little prequel story).
Loved this story because Roland Reed and Mae finally get around to actually being around each other and progressing to an actual relationship, and so much more story about their friends and the community around them. Wonderful story telling with building more colour and depth on already likeable characters and continued relationships, and community. On point to contemprary issues as well. Great addition of characters like Dr. Ravi and the precocious Winston, as well as adding more depth to Ezra and Dinah.
I enjoyed delving into Roland and Mae, but also enjoyed, almost more so, the building of the story of the clinic and community as well.
4.75 stars out of 5
March 3, 2026
A slow-burn hospital romance with a colourful cast of patients, coworkers and friends – a true found family, a diverting mix of young & old, and all of them eager to interfere and distract!
Mae & Reed – a dark-skinned healer and her angelic enforcer
Trained by her doctor grandfather, she co-founded and effectively runs a local free clinic providing humane care and education to London’s less fortunate – something that rubs the fancy medical establishment the wrong way.
Born and raised in a brothel, private, deadly effective and breathtakingly handsome with killer charm, he found his own niche in the world from linkboy to gaming hell co-owner and all-round self-made man with his own network of kits.
These two have been tiptoeing around each other for 3 books and 2 years. She believed he didn’t like her when in truth he liked her too much, and now fate forces them into each other’s orbit. As the clinic’s official inspections increase to a farcical level, so do the vandalism and discrediting articles. With everyone worried, Reed is volunteered to keep an eye on things. On-site. No more escaping each other now! 😉💥
Maybe it’s because I’m so invested in this series by now, but I absolutely adored this story!
The playful dynamic between Mae & Reed; their banter & teasing, the truly getting to know each other, their insecurity, the thimble & ducky thing, the line crossing, the quiet support, the delectable tension, and them finally taking that leap. It all just felt so perfectly them!
The fact that’s it’s set in one location with only a few excursions gives it a sense of peace amidst the chaos.
The marvellous side-characters and the general warmth & humour throughout what is essentially a stressful couple of months. Everybody pitches in in their own quirky way – mayhem, mishaps and all.
The way the whole situation is sorted out, and that happy ending... so fitting!
Is this book enjoyable as a standalone? Yes, it’s captivating and absolutely wonderful!
Will it be so much better if you’ve read at least the three previous books? Most definitely!
Mae & Reed – a dark-skinned healer and her angelic enforcer
Trained by her doctor grandfather, she co-founded and effectively runs a local free clinic providing humane care and education to London’s less fortunate – something that rubs the fancy medical establishment the wrong way.
Born and raised in a brothel, private, deadly effective and breathtakingly handsome with killer charm, he found his own niche in the world from linkboy to gaming hell co-owner and all-round self-made man with his own network of kits.
These two have been tiptoeing around each other for 3 books and 2 years. She believed he didn’t like her when in truth he liked her too much, and now fate forces them into each other’s orbit. As the clinic’s official inspections increase to a farcical level, so do the vandalism and discrediting articles. With everyone worried, Reed is volunteered to keep an eye on things. On-site. No more escaping each other now! 😉💥
Maybe it’s because I’m so invested in this series by now, but I absolutely adored this story!
The playful dynamic between Mae & Reed; their banter & teasing, the truly getting to know each other, their insecurity, the thimble & ducky thing, the line crossing, the quiet support, the delectable tension, and them finally taking that leap. It all just felt so perfectly them!
The fact that’s it’s set in one location with only a few excursions gives it a sense of peace amidst the chaos.
The marvellous side-characters and the general warmth & humour throughout what is essentially a stressful couple of months. Everybody pitches in in their own quirky way – mayhem, mishaps and all.
The way the whole situation is sorted out, and that happy ending... so fitting!
Is this book enjoyable as a standalone? Yes, it’s captivating and absolutely wonderful!
Will it be so much better if you’ve read at least the three previous books? Most definitely!
March 11, 2026
Roland & Mae - finally!
Roland & Mae have been avoiding each other for a couple of years. Mae runs a clinic in an impoverished area of London. When vandals begin causing issues, Roland has been asked to protect the clinic and its volunteers. Forced to be in each other’s company more than they would prefer, a slow-burn romance ensues with plenty of witty banter, sparks & steam. Mae & Roland are perfect for each other. I love their strength & how both are vital in helping the other heal and find their path forward. The support and confidence they grow to have for one another is beautiful.
I adored this book! I enjoyed the setting of the clinic, and the medical theme throughout. We meet some wonderful (and absolutely hilarious!) new characters, along with our beloved characters from previous books. The characters are different in their own right, but complement each other so well. Ava Devlin is so very creative with her characters, their personalities and the fun dialogue when they’re together. I really enjoy watching as they grow and develop throughout the series. While this book can be a stand alone story, the previous books in the series are wonderful and add so much depth and emotion when read sequentially. I highly recommend reading the entire series! You will not be disappointed!
I received a complimentary ARC from the author. This is my voluntary and honest review.
Roland & Mae have been avoiding each other for a couple of years. Mae runs a clinic in an impoverished area of London. When vandals begin causing issues, Roland has been asked to protect the clinic and its volunteers. Forced to be in each other’s company more than they would prefer, a slow-burn romance ensues with plenty of witty banter, sparks & steam. Mae & Roland are perfect for each other. I love their strength & how both are vital in helping the other heal and find their path forward. The support and confidence they grow to have for one another is beautiful.
I adored this book! I enjoyed the setting of the clinic, and the medical theme throughout. We meet some wonderful (and absolutely hilarious!) new characters, along with our beloved characters from previous books. The characters are different in their own right, but complement each other so well. Ava Devlin is so very creative with her characters, their personalities and the fun dialogue when they’re together. I really enjoy watching as they grow and develop throughout the series. While this book can be a stand alone story, the previous books in the series are wonderful and add so much depth and emotion when read sequentially. I highly recommend reading the entire series! You will not be disappointed!
I received a complimentary ARC from the author. This is my voluntary and honest review.
March 14, 2026
Well it finally happened…we get a closer look at the enigmatic Roland Reed! He’s been depicted as a most handsome man and an enforcer, but besides his affiliation with the Becks and Matthew, not much else has been divulged. Mae is a capable woman of color who had been running the Clerkenwell Clinic as its chief healer. She comes across as no nonsense, and yet she has a soft side not too far from the surface. This is the story where Mae and Roland finally acknowledge their attraction and get their happy ending, or in this case, their new beginning. Thaddeus Beck, Roland’s employer, assigns him to the clinic as a safety precaution since vandalism has become a problem, putting the two of them in constant and close proximity. Things change when his ‘sister’ introduces Mae to his father, thus crossing the line into his hidden personal life. Kisses ensue and sparks fly. Add the thimble game, Vix and her machinations, two new doctors, a pox resistant child bent on being a doctor, and dung slinging medical students, and you have an eventful tale that keeps you on your toes. The conflict resolution is creative and unexpected, yet sets the scene for a London leaving journey. Although the last member of the Tod, Reed, Matthew and Vix crew has finally found his mate, the author has promised there is more to come.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 11, 2026
Another great story in this series. Has everything you want to read and enjoy. The characters both old and new are simple the best. Fun of conflicts, drama, witty, emotions, society, friends, steam, family, intrigue, vandalism, confusion, feelings, sparks, rules and hate. Mar Casper runs an open to all clinic, in an area of London most don't like to even know about. Mae has been assisting her Grandfather , Dr. Casper, as she is unable to go to medical school. She is learning with a hands on study to be a doctor. Roland has lived in a not so nice life as he was brought up in a brothel. He is very protected of his family and friends. After some trouble at the clinic , he decides to turn up at the clinic and be Mae's bodyguard Between the two the heat turns up to make an interesting love for them. All the rest of their friends at some point, will try to assist them in finding their happily ever after. Absolutely the best. The storyline is remarkable and keeps you reading and wanting more. This author is a masterful storyteller and knows how to keep you happy. Would recommend this story and the rest of the series to everyone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 10, 2026
Oh Roland, Mae is going to get her man!
Growing up in a brothel, Roland doesn't have the typical childhood. He keeps so many secrets close to his chest, including his longing for Mae.
Mae is a woman healing in a man's world. She doesn't have the formal education to be a doctor, but she has the knowledge and skills she learned from her grandfather.
They don't seem to have much in common at first, but they are thrown together due to the vandalism at the clinic Mae runs. Roland becomes Mae's self-appointed guardian and the sparks fly! Roland and Mae team up with the rest of the Ladies' Revenge Club characters to find out who is behind the vandalism and to bring it to an end. I was beyond impressed with the creativity and fortitude that Mae showed. She was strong and proud and wouldn't back down. I love reading books with strong female characters, and To Harm and To Heal did not disappoint.
I absolutely love the way Ms. Devlin made the characters come alive! I have enjoyed reading each book so far, and I look forward to her next LRC!
Growing up in a brothel, Roland doesn't have the typical childhood. He keeps so many secrets close to his chest, including his longing for Mae.
Mae is a woman healing in a man's world. She doesn't have the formal education to be a doctor, but she has the knowledge and skills she learned from her grandfather.
They don't seem to have much in common at first, but they are thrown together due to the vandalism at the clinic Mae runs. Roland becomes Mae's self-appointed guardian and the sparks fly! Roland and Mae team up with the rest of the Ladies' Revenge Club characters to find out who is behind the vandalism and to bring it to an end. I was beyond impressed with the creativity and fortitude that Mae showed. She was strong and proud and wouldn't back down. I love reading books with strong female characters, and To Harm and To Heal did not disappoint.
I absolutely love the way Ms. Devlin made the characters come alive! I have enjoyed reading each book so far, and I look forward to her next LRC!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Whew I knew this one would be a very emotional one for me! Because Mae is fierce, skilled beautiful woman who can’t shine as brightly as her male counterparts due to the laws at time! But Mae can be a “doctress” with a phonomenal skill set a her own
Mr Roland Reed has been teased about Mae in previous stories but until now never actually spoke to her just around her!
Roland knows she is a forever kind of woman and once he close enough to taste all bets are off!
Roland is protective, affectionate and willing to put himself in harms way to keep Mae safe!
Mae surprises even herself once she crosses the line she stumps on it full throttle!
Roland doesn’t finally open the door to his life to her he snatches it off the hinges!
When some med students make mischief Roland and the team find a way to turn their pain into profits! Love the chemistry and dynamics!!
I received an ARC copy for my unbiased review!
Mr Roland Reed has been teased about Mae in previous stories but until now never actually spoke to her just around her!
Roland knows she is a forever kind of woman and once he close enough to taste all bets are off!
Roland is protective, affectionate and willing to put himself in harms way to keep Mae safe!
Mae surprises even herself once she crosses the line she stumps on it full throttle!
Roland doesn’t finally open the door to his life to her he snatches it off the hinges!
When some med students make mischief Roland and the team find a way to turn their pain into profits! Love the chemistry and dynamics!!
I received an ARC copy for my unbiased review!
Review of advance copy
This is the story of Mae Casper & Roland Reed. Mae and Roland first met when she was about to amputate a foot and he was there to assist in subduing the patient. Two years of shared heated glances finally come to a head when the clinic is being targeted by vandals and he steps in to assist……..
We already met both characters in earlier books in this excellent series, so if you’ve not already read those then it’s worth starting at the beginning. This is another well written story, and it flows beautifully with the subtle interactions and loving innuendo. The love scenes are especially well written, not erotic but still conveying the essence of the moment. Every book in this series has been good, but I think this has to be my favourite, and I look forward to reading more as some of the other great characters meet their match 🐈⬛.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
We already met both characters in earlier books in this excellent series, so if you’ve not already read those then it’s worth starting at the beginning. This is another well written story, and it flows beautifully with the subtle interactions and loving innuendo. The love scenes are especially well written, not erotic but still conveying the essence of the moment. Every book in this series has been good, but I think this has to be my favourite, and I look forward to reading more as some of the other great characters meet their match 🐈⬛.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 10, 2026
Mae Casper runs a medical clinic in London’s poor area and has Roland self-appointed guard with too much confidence dogging her. After a dramatic incident Reed has been avoiding her for two years. But when threats and vandalism descend on her clinic, Roland steps up protecting her what she’s created even if she believes she doesn’t need his help.Mae is a little bit over cautious. Roland soon becomes a hero you cannot help but admire. Mae develops a trust in their forging ahead together. The story involves vandalism, hospital dynamics, doctors jockeying for prominence and their budding romance. Secondary characters are engaging such as Roland's father and Mae's grandfather who is a wonderful. A truly wonderful story of two people who find their HEA through their commitment to helping others and each other.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 13, 2026
Roland Reed isn't looking for love, but that doesn't mean it can't find him. Mae Casper isn't expecting love, but sometimes life has other ideas. On the streets of London trouble finds both of them. Mae Casper is confident and competent. She has little time for distractions in her endeavor to keep the Clerkenwell Clinic running smoothly. Roland Reed is battle-scarred in more ways than one but he knows how to handle himself. When someone threatens Mae, Roland steps in to help. Soon Roland and Mae are teaming up to stay alive on the streets of London dodging cutthroats, jezebels, and their own prejudices. Can two strong-willed people learn to trust, work together, and let their guard down enough to find love? Devlin includes suspense, period detail, and emotion with beautifully rendered characters that will appeal to fans of romance as well as those who like some courage and perseverance mixed into their reads.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Mae and Roland finally get their story! Dancing around each other through 4 books of the series, they finally break through with the help of a little thimble. I laughed at some of the antics of the protestors…and Vix’s response. I cried for the hurt caused by “professionals” to the poor. I sighed with the beautifully written love scenes, that told enough without being erotic about it. I adored the “no crass language” use. The author does a wonderful job of using description without beating the reader over the head with it, allowing us to see it in our minds. Roland has been such an enigma throughout the series and to get to see behind the walls he built was fun and interesting. Aristotle is a hoot, Sybil is a mess and Winston-well, he is just plain adorable! Good book, great series. I received this story for free and these are my own views
Review of advance copy received from Author
To Harm and To Heal
I received a free copy of this book and am leaving my honest voluntary review.
This is continuation of a series with characters met previously in Regency London. This story involves Mae who works as a doctor in a clinic open to all. There are many complicating elements of that era including that Mae has not actually been allowed to study medicine due to being female, and hence the clinic is under the control of her physician grandfather. In simple words, they come under persecution by the accepted medical schools of the day due to their client intake. A friend assigns them a protection detail involving Roland, a man known and secretly admired by Mae; then chemistry slowly takes over with closer proximity.
Enjoyable, easily read and involves themes that are still under debate today.
I received a free copy of this book and am leaving my honest voluntary review.
This is continuation of a series with characters met previously in Regency London. This story involves Mae who works as a doctor in a clinic open to all. There are many complicating elements of that era including that Mae has not actually been allowed to study medicine due to being female, and hence the clinic is under the control of her physician grandfather. In simple words, they come under persecution by the accepted medical schools of the day due to their client intake. A friend assigns them a protection detail involving Roland, a man known and secretly admired by Mae; then chemistry slowly takes over with closer proximity.
Enjoyable, easily read and involves themes that are still under debate today.
Review of advance copy
This series is a delight. Set in, Clerkenwell, a poorer area of London and with a cast of characters drawn from the diverse population of this location. The only real criticism might be that it seems a lot cleaner and less violent than it probably was at that time.
The plot is well structured, without any deep drama just the pleasant interactions between the characters.
Mae is superb as the MFC who is strong willed as she needs to be as a black girl trained up as a medic by her grandfather and now running the charitable Clerkenwell Clinic. Roland is a fine foil for her as a remarkably handsome young man of very humble origins, who has made his way in the world and is now besotted by Mae.
This is a highly enjoyable book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The plot is well structured, without any deep drama just the pleasant interactions between the characters.
Mae is superb as the MFC who is strong willed as she needs to be as a black girl trained up as a medic by her grandfather and now running the charitable Clerkenwell Clinic. Roland is a fine foil for her as a remarkably handsome young man of very humble origins, who has made his way in the world and is now besotted by Mae.
This is a highly enjoyable book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 12, 2026
This book went into great detail about the medical treatments Mae’s clinic provided in that time period so it is not for the squeamish. Roland and Mae’s first meeting was interesting with him being bitten by her patient he was restraining so she could amputate his foot. They both have interesting backstories with her trained medical doctor grandfather teaching her the skills without the possibility of a degree and him being the son of two people who worked at a brothel. There is attraction but they don’t act on it until they are forced to work together when her clinic is threatened by the medical school. Young Winston who was dropped off to catch chicken pox and stayed to assist was a riot. This was a steamy historical medical romance.
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March 2, 2026I am so upset! How could I have missed this series? WHY didn't someone tell me I was missing one of the best books I've read in Years? OK. I'll blame my hubby. He knew I'd have to buy the rest of the series because I'm hooked now.
All jokes aside, this story grabbed me and held me completely spellbound. Good thing I am recuperating from surgery. I had an excuse to read constantly. Everything about this story hits all the highs. The main characters are so engaging and the way they meet is so original. The supporting cast play their parts to perfection. I can't imagine one of them missing. This story is a masterpiece! It is amazing. Spicy, but in my opinion, fits the story.
All jokes aside, this story grabbed me and held me completely spellbound. Good thing I am recuperating from surgery. I had an excuse to read constantly. Everything about this story hits all the highs. The main characters are so engaging and the way they meet is so original. The supporting cast play their parts to perfection. I can't imagine one of them missing. This story is a masterpiece! It is amazing. Spicy, but in my opinion, fits the story.
Review of advance copy
I am officially obsessed. If you’re tired of the same old 'stiff upper lip' historicals, To Harm and To Heal is the breath of fresh air you need. A marriage of convenience to a best friend? Check. A mysterious poet who completely wrecks the plan? Double check.
This story takes every classic Regency trope, throws it in a blender, and serves up something totally fresh. It’s witty, subversive, and the slow-burn chemistry is enough to make you forget your own name. If you want a historical romance that actually feels bold and has a serious backbone, look no further.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This story takes every classic Regency trope, throws it in a blender, and serves up something totally fresh. It’s witty, subversive, and the slow-burn chemistry is enough to make you forget your own name. If you want a historical romance that actually feels bold and has a serious backbone, look no further.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 11, 2026
I have just binged all 8 books in three weeks. Many years since I was into Regency romance.An avid reader of Georgette Heyer in my 20/30s and some Mills and Boon. They became too gooey. But in the last 30 changed to medieval murders and Paranormal novels.These piqued my interestatal chose the first one from my dailykind of book list..
It made me curious and then had to keep reading them.
A great blend of characters. Strong minded independent women. With good men. Funny and enough intimacy to keep one hooked.
Loved them all. And looking forward to the next one. This last one probably my favourite.
It made me curious and then had to keep reading them.
A great blend of characters. Strong minded independent women. With good men. Funny and enough intimacy to keep one hooked.
Loved them all. And looking forward to the next one. This last one probably my favourite.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The author has clearly put a great deal of time, thought and research into this intriguing story dealing with so many societal issues including race, religion, gender and medical practice. Having been in healthcare, the descriptions are so realistic and some appalling. And yet at the heart of the story are 2 ordinary but extraordinary people afraid to deal with attraction. Lots of characters in the story but fortunately their history with our MC’s comes out throughout the story not requiring any of the previous books in the series. I received an advance copy for a honest review. Great read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This story is about Mae and Roland. Mae runs a health clinic, Roland is a tough guy. Once Roland meets Mae, he feels unsettled, so he stays away from her, until he needs to protect her. I enjoyed their friends and how they tried to interfere. I also enjoyed Mae’s grandfather and his story with Mae’s grandmother. This is the eighth book in the series, but you can read it without reading the other books, but I believe these two characters have been mentioned in previous books.
I received an ARC copy of this book, and I am leaving my honest opinion.
I received an ARC copy of this book, and I am leaving my honest opinion.
March 29, 2026
Mae is the heart and soul of the Clerkenwell Clinic despite being a black woman in a world that can't comprehend her level of competence and talent. Roland has made a life of being useful but still knows his own worth. The two of them are something magical with laughter, thoughtful moments, and plenty of passion. The supporting cast are amazing and fill this world with so much depth and warmth. Can't wait for more of the Ladies' Revenge Club.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I enjoyed this story. It was nice that these two characters finally got their HEA as they have been in several of the other books in the series. The story revolved around the troubles at the charity clinic and how they are resolved. I especially liked Winston, a young boy who wants to be a doctor, and how no one wanted to dash his dreams. The MMC finally lets the reader behind the walls he has erected.
March 11, 2026
I was so excited to finally be able to read Mae's story! She is so strong, so talented, and so bold! And Roland has always been so compartmentalized with his many secrets. To see them finally talking to each other with a little help from their friends was utterly fantastic! The story addresses so many ills in society, but treats them respectfully and practically. I loved this story!
March 11, 2026
I have been fascinated by the relationship between Mae and Roland in previous books in this series. I feel like I always say the book I just finished is my new favorite. This one truly is- don't miss it! I received an ARC of "To Harm and to Heal" and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review. This is a great story of two strong, likeable characters who were meant to be together.
April 11, 2026
Another great read
I do love this series. This time, Mae gets the attention. Trying to run a clinic when the main hospitals think you are,stealing their patients, are are trying intimidation to close the clinic down, Mae is really struggling. Thankfully, help is on the way in the person of Reed, formerly the enforced for the gambling hell.
I do love this series. This time, Mae gets the attention. Trying to run a clinic when the main hospitals think you are,stealing their patients, are are trying intimidation to close the clinic down, Mae is really struggling. Thankfully, help is on the way in the person of Reed, formerly the enforced for the gambling hell.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was happy to read that Mae and Roland had their story. They had been dancing round each other for two years. Mae is a healer in the clinic and due to vandalism, Roland has been assigned the task of protecting the clinic. It was good to know more of Roland’s background and how it had shaped the man he had become. Of course, all the past characters make an appearance, I’m still uncertain if I like Vix! This was an enjoyable read, it moved along at a good pace and had a satisfying ending. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 14, 2026
Working class heroes..
In the regency. Yay for Mae and Roland. Mae is one tough cookie, saving the poor and doing a fine job of it.
Roland is confused by Mae. He wants her but thinks he doesn’t deserve her, but he will protect her.
Recommend.
In the regency. Yay for Mae and Roland. Mae is one tough cookie, saving the poor and doing a fine job of it.
Roland is confused by Mae. He wants her but thinks he doesn’t deserve her, but he will protect her.
Recommend.
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