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The Devil You Know
I knew he’d break me from the second I saw him.
One drink too many sent me tumbling into the wrong man’s arms.
Cliff Aurello is a bad boy, a mafioso, a savage killer.
And now, he’s got his bloodstained fingers wrapped around my heart.
Liana
It was my fault from the start.
I should have never let a mafia monster like Cliff into my life.
Because the second I did, he turned my safe haven into a war zone.
I had every reason not to trust him.
But when he pinned me to the wall, hand pressed against my throat…
When his breath, hot against my skin, said filthy things that made my heart race…
It was impossible to tell him no.
I can’t fight it.
Can only submit every time he reminds me…
I belong to him.
Cliff
I brought hell to her doorstep.
She didn’t need my past or my problems.
But after I got a taste of her, nothing would be the same.
I owned her.
Made her my possession and the center of my life.
Now, a lunatic wants us dead.
Down in the ground, six feet deep.
I’ll take his life before he can take what’s mine.
No one is taking her from me.
Not now.
Not ever.
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW is a full-length, standalone, super steamy, bad boy mob romance novel from bestselling author CLAIRE ST. ROSE.
This suspenseful, action-packed mob romance is intended for mature audiences, due to violence, strong language, dark themes and elements, and explicit intimate scenes. The romance between the alpha male bad boy and the fiery woman he can't resist ends with a guaranteed happily ever after (HEA) ending, has absolutely NO CHEATING, and does NOT include a cliffhanger of any kind.
One drink too many sent me tumbling into the wrong man’s arms.
Cliff Aurello is a bad boy, a mafioso, a savage killer.
And now, he’s got his bloodstained fingers wrapped around my heart.
Liana
It was my fault from the start.
I should have never let a mafia monster like Cliff into my life.
Because the second I did, he turned my safe haven into a war zone.
I had every reason not to trust him.
But when he pinned me to the wall, hand pressed against my throat…
When his breath, hot against my skin, said filthy things that made my heart race…
It was impossible to tell him no.
I can’t fight it.
Can only submit every time he reminds me…
I belong to him.
Cliff
I brought hell to her doorstep.
She didn’t need my past or my problems.
But after I got a taste of her, nothing would be the same.
I owned her.
Made her my possession and the center of my life.
Now, a lunatic wants us dead.
Down in the ground, six feet deep.
I’ll take his life before he can take what’s mine.
No one is taking her from me.
Not now.
Not ever.
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW is a full-length, standalone, super steamy, bad boy mob romance novel from bestselling author CLAIRE ST. ROSE.
This suspenseful, action-packed mob romance is intended for mature audiences, due to violence, strong language, dark themes and elements, and explicit intimate scenes. The romance between the alpha male bad boy and the fiery woman he can't resist ends with a guaranteed happily ever after (HEA) ending, has absolutely NO CHEATING, and does NOT include a cliffhanger of any kind.
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 12, 2018
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August 20, 2018
Sexy romance
Liana is a hard working woman and Cliff is a mob enforcer. And someone wants to kill anyone that gets near Cliff. The killer uses Liana to deliver poisonous champagne to kill cliffs best friend and she's next on the list. Because Cliff takes her under his protection. They just can't seem to stop biting each other's heads off.
Liana is a hard working woman and Cliff is a mob enforcer. And someone wants to kill anyone that gets near Cliff. The killer uses Liana to deliver poisonous champagne to kill cliffs best friend and she's next on the list. Because Cliff takes her under his protection. They just can't seem to stop biting each other's heads off.
October 13, 2020
Blurb: One drink too many sent me tumbling into the wrong man’s arms.
Cliff Aurello is a bad boy, a mafioso, a savage killer.
And now, he’s got his bloodstained fingers wrapped around my heart.
Liana's POV: It was my fault from the start.
I should have never let a mafia monster like Cliff into my life. Because the second I did, he turned my safe haven into a war zone. I had every reason not to trust him. But when he pinned me to the wall, hand pressed against my throat… It was impossible to tell him no.
Cliff's POV:
I brought hell to her doorstep. She didn’t need my past or my problems. I owned her. Made her my possession and the center of my life. Now, a lunatic wants us dead. Down in the ground, six feet deep. I’ll take his life before he can take what’s mine.
No one is taking her from me. Not now. Not ever.
My Review: It's difficult to understand things at times.
it's difficult to understand if something's happening good or bad it will have consequences.
The way the book started it was really different but nice.
It was like a calm before the storm.
As I headed to the next chapters I was just awe struck by how it changed because of one incident.
A grave one.
I liked the flow of the story.
It definitely keeps you engrossed till the last page.
You can complete it in one go.
It will definitely have your toes curling.
Recommended to all romance book lovers.
(Blurb: Google Play books description )
Cliff Aurello is a bad boy, a mafioso, a savage killer.
And now, he’s got his bloodstained fingers wrapped around my heart.
Liana's POV: It was my fault from the start.
I should have never let a mafia monster like Cliff into my life. Because the second I did, he turned my safe haven into a war zone. I had every reason not to trust him. But when he pinned me to the wall, hand pressed against my throat… It was impossible to tell him no.
Cliff's POV:
I brought hell to her doorstep. She didn’t need my past or my problems. I owned her. Made her my possession and the center of my life. Now, a lunatic wants us dead. Down in the ground, six feet deep. I’ll take his life before he can take what’s mine.
No one is taking her from me. Not now. Not ever.
My Review: It's difficult to understand things at times.
it's difficult to understand if something's happening good or bad it will have consequences.
The way the book started it was really different but nice.
It was like a calm before the storm.
As I headed to the next chapters I was just awe struck by how it changed because of one incident.
A grave one.
I liked the flow of the story.
It definitely keeps you engrossed till the last page.
You can complete it in one go.
It will definitely have your toes curling.
Recommended to all romance book lovers.
(Blurb: Google Play books description )
November 10, 2018
Improbable but fun. Hey, suspension of disbelief is a necessity for a lot of books in a lot of genres, not just science fiction or fantasy.
There was depth of character and real passion for something in their lives outside of each other. Sometimes in romances, it is portrayed how empty the characters' lives are without a love interest. People are nothing until that someone comes along. Love can make your life complete and take your happiness to another level but many manage to have a fulfilling life with meaning even if they are not in a relationship. Just one of my pet peeves.
Though the passion and chemistry that develops between these two is hot and not to be dismissed. Through in action, danger and love as well...you get a good story.
There was depth of character and real passion for something in their lives outside of each other. Sometimes in romances, it is portrayed how empty the characters' lives are without a love interest. People are nothing until that someone comes along. Love can make your life complete and take your happiness to another level but many manage to have a fulfilling life with meaning even if they are not in a relationship. Just one of my pet peeves.
Though the passion and chemistry that develops between these two is hot and not to be dismissed. Through in action, danger and love as well...you get a good story.
September 11, 2018
Interesting
One look was all it took for the wheels of love to start turning but at the same time people were dieing all around the beginning lovers but I couldn't put the book down until I was done I would have loved for it to last a little longer but it is a great read
One look was all it took for the wheels of love to start turning but at the same time people were dieing all around the beginning lovers but I couldn't put the book down until I was done I would have loved for it to last a little longer but it is a great read
September 14, 2018
Great mafia romance!
I loved this book. It has a totally new kind of storyline and I definitely enjoyed reading it and trying to figure out what would happen next. This is Cliff and Liana's story and it will pull you in and keep you turning the pages to the very end.
I loved this book. It has a totally new kind of storyline and I definitely enjoyed reading it and trying to figure out what would happen next. This is Cliff and Liana's story and it will pull you in and keep you turning the pages to the very end.
February 11, 2026
Found through Apple Books by a Facebook group giveaway.
Started quite tense with more action outside of the bedroom, mafia MMC and a provoking FMC throughout with mafia ties. Despite the tense nature between the characters it definitely was worth the orgasmic cliffhanger… off to find book #2
Started quite tense with more action outside of the bedroom, mafia MMC and a provoking FMC throughout with mafia ties. Despite the tense nature between the characters it definitely was worth the orgasmic cliffhanger… off to find book #2
August 18, 2018
Cliff and Liana had the suspenseful adventure of a lifetime. A really exciting story!
September 16, 2018
Worse than disappointing
So bad that I want to cry for lost time wasted reading such a snooze. Where are my good authors, I need to read something to erase this horror
So bad that I want to cry for lost time wasted reading such a snooze. Where are my good authors, I need to read something to erase this horror
September 19, 2018
Sexy & Loving
Slow to burn but action was there from beginning. Wish the story was more informative but I could follow the storyline and enjoyed the romance.
Slow to burn but action was there from beginning. Wish the story was more informative but I could follow the storyline and enjoyed the romance.
September 29, 2018
Not as good as I anticipated.
Cliff wasn't enough of a kickass alpha, in my opinion. Even his name had me questioning his manhood lol. Cliff. Like, seriously?
Cliff wasn't enough of a kickass alpha, in my opinion. Even his name had me questioning his manhood lol. Cliff. Like, seriously?
October 9, 2018
Love it
Loved the book couldn't put it down.. Love all your books I read so far keep up the great work... Thank you
Loved the book couldn't put it down.. Love all your books I read so far keep up the great work... Thank you
October 12, 2018
Thought process was all over the place. Didn’t make sense. A power mafia guy, but hesitant of confronting a psychotic childhood friend. Sex scenes were steamy, but overall book was a let down.
October 19, 2018
Loved this book.
Could not put this book down. Enjoyed it from page 1 until the ladt pade. Recommend highly. Going on to book 2 now.
Could not put this book down. Enjoyed it from page 1 until the ladt pade. Recommend highly. Going on to book 2 now.
March 8, 2025
Amazing, loved every second of it!! It was quite the slowburn romance, but it made when they finally got together, or stleast kissed. 10x better!!
didn-t-finish
January 18, 2019He’s thinking about sex RIGHT after his best friend gets murdered? Don’t think so...
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