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The Devil You Know #3
A Wing and a Prayer
His life has gone to hell. Now his heart is about to go to the dogs.
Beelzebub has the perfect manager-in-chief of Hell…until the number of condemned souls nosedives, and God slaps an “Out of Business” sign on the Fiery Gates. Now Beelzebub is just a laid-off demon banished to live out a mortal life in his idea of Los Angeles. Complete with nosy neighbors and a yappy, pint-sized dog that won’t stay off his lawn.
Jillian Torres is finally free of one hellish relationship and has no interest in going down that road again. So what if her best friend reports that their new neighbor is super-smoking-hot? Jillian's hands are too full running a Chihuahua rescue to notice or care…until Rufus, one of her escape-artist rescue dogs, makes a beeline for the man’s yard.
Three things hit her immediately when she meets Benjamin Blake. He’s definitely super-hot. His grumpy attitude doesn’t quite hide the sadness in his smoky hazel eyes. And Rufus adores him. Thus begins Jillian’s subversive quest to win Ben’s heart — for Rufus. But along the way, Ben and Jillian find everything they never thought they wanted.
This third book in The Devil You Know series is a standalone romance with no cliffhanger. Contains a fresh-off-the-River-Styx-boat demon, a rescue-minded woman, a single-minded Chihuahua, a crime anyone with a soul would commit, and puppies.
Beelzebub has the perfect manager-in-chief of Hell…until the number of condemned souls nosedives, and God slaps an “Out of Business” sign on the Fiery Gates. Now Beelzebub is just a laid-off demon banished to live out a mortal life in his idea of Los Angeles. Complete with nosy neighbors and a yappy, pint-sized dog that won’t stay off his lawn.
Jillian Torres is finally free of one hellish relationship and has no interest in going down that road again. So what if her best friend reports that their new neighbor is super-smoking-hot? Jillian's hands are too full running a Chihuahua rescue to notice or care…until Rufus, one of her escape-artist rescue dogs, makes a beeline for the man’s yard.
Three things hit her immediately when she meets Benjamin Blake. He’s definitely super-hot. His grumpy attitude doesn’t quite hide the sadness in his smoky hazel eyes. And Rufus adores him. Thus begins Jillian’s subversive quest to win Ben’s heart — for Rufus. But along the way, Ben and Jillian find everything they never thought they wanted.
This third book in The Devil You Know series is a standalone romance with no cliffhanger. Contains a fresh-off-the-River-Styx-boat demon, a rescue-minded woman, a single-minded Chihuahua, a crime anyone with a soul would commit, and puppies.
404 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 7, 2020
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About the author
Christine Pope
217 books1,096 followersA native of Southern California, Christine Pope has been writing stories ever since she commandeered her family’s Smith-Corona typewriter back in the sixth grade. Many reams of dead trees later, she’s happy to announce that her debut novel, Fringe Benefits,was published by Pink Petal Books on April 8, 2010. Her short fiction has appeared in Astonishing Adventures, Luna Station Quarterly, and the new journal of dark fiction, Dark Valentine. Her paranormal novella, Playing With Fire, was released on August 5, 2010.
While Fringe Benefits is a straight contemporary romance, she writes in a variety of genres, including paranormal romance, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and historical romance. She blames this on being easily distracted by bright, shiny objects, which could also account for the size of her shoe collection.
After spending many years in the magazine publishing industry, she now works as a freelance editor in addition to writing fiction. She lives with her husband and an explosively fluffy Pomeranian mix. Her house is pink, but don’t hold that against her.
While Fringe Benefits is a straight contemporary romance, she writes in a variety of genres, including paranormal romance, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and historical romance. She blames this on being easily distracted by bright, shiny objects, which could also account for the size of her shoe collection.
After spending many years in the magazine publishing industry, she now works as a freelance editor in addition to writing fiction. She lives with her husband and an explosively fluffy Pomeranian mix. Her house is pink, but don’t hold that against her.
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February 14, 2020
A wing and a Prayer by Christine Pope is the third book in the Devil You Know series.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Note: this review contains Spoilers!
Beelzebub is in charge of hell. And he is content? Happy? Not sure what it is. There just aren’t as many bad people showing up in hell lately. Then God comes on the scene and says he’s closing down hell. So Beelzebub gets to retire to of all places Los Angeles. Across the street from a lady who rescues Chihuahuas. He’s got a beautiful old house, plenty of money, an awesome car, and absolutely no idea what he’s supposed to do.
Jillian, the chihuahua rescuer, it’s something that Beelzebub isn’t. She is kind, forgiving, loving, gentle, and will cry over a dead puppy she’s never even met. And she’s beautiful. Not the kind of person who would show up in hell. Ben, Beelzebub’s name on earth, is fascinated by her. And she is fascinated by him. He has a ton of money, this beautiful old house, and yet doesn’t seem to have any income or any friends or any hobbies and he wears these outdated, but stylish business clothes: suits.
He becomes her partner in crime, a volunteer dog sitter, a puppy feeder, and so much more.
This is another sweet romance novel where Ben and Jillian and her neighbors learn just as much about themselves as they do about each other. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope you will too.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Note: this review contains Spoilers!
Beelzebub is in charge of hell. And he is content? Happy? Not sure what it is. There just aren’t as many bad people showing up in hell lately. Then God comes on the scene and says he’s closing down hell. So Beelzebub gets to retire to of all places Los Angeles. Across the street from a lady who rescues Chihuahuas. He’s got a beautiful old house, plenty of money, an awesome car, and absolutely no idea what he’s supposed to do.
Jillian, the chihuahua rescuer, it’s something that Beelzebub isn’t. She is kind, forgiving, loving, gentle, and will cry over a dead puppy she’s never even met. And she’s beautiful. Not the kind of person who would show up in hell. Ben, Beelzebub’s name on earth, is fascinated by her. And she is fascinated by him. He has a ton of money, this beautiful old house, and yet doesn’t seem to have any income or any friends or any hobbies and he wears these outdated, but stylish business clothes: suits.
He becomes her partner in crime, a volunteer dog sitter, a puppy feeder, and so much more.
This is another sweet romance novel where Ben and Jillian and her neighbors learn just as much about themselves as they do about each other. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope you will too.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 11, 2020
Beelzebub cannot believe what he's hearing. God is closing down Hell, making him redundant, showing him the door for crying out loud. Adding insult to injury, he's being sent to Los Angeles, his idea of the fiery pits - it's also where those traitors Lucifer and Asmodeous have settled with their humans.
Now settled in an upmarket suburb he has to deal with a neighbour foisting a dog onto him to foster. Okat foist is a stretch he offered, but she did say it was an emergency. But efore he knows it he's taking part in doggie relocation programmes and adopting one of his own! And Jillian, said dog-lady neighbour? She is tying this former demon up in knots. Knots he's not quite sure if he actually wants to undo!
Jillian just got ri of one cheating husband, she is not about to jump into bed with the new neighbour, Benjamin Blake. He may be hot but he wears a bowtie for cripes sake! But somehow her latest rescue loves the big grumpy ass!
OMG I loved the doggie madness! I'm not a fan of Chihuahuas (I'd either fall over the poor thing or sit on it!) myself but they do make a great way to get one grumpy, unemployed demon to get involved with his neighbour, whether either of them want to or not. I loved the whole Naomi-Eloy puzzle. Well done Jillian on calling them on their own little intrigue!
Now settled in an upmarket suburb he has to deal with a neighbour foisting a dog onto him to foster. Okat foist is a stretch he offered, but she did say it was an emergency. But efore he knows it he's taking part in doggie relocation programmes and adopting one of his own! And Jillian, said dog-lady neighbour? She is tying this former demon up in knots. Knots he's not quite sure if he actually wants to undo!
Jillian just got ri of one cheating husband, she is not about to jump into bed with the new neighbour, Benjamin Blake. He may be hot but he wears a bowtie for cripes sake! But somehow her latest rescue loves the big grumpy ass!
OMG I loved the doggie madness! I'm not a fan of Chihuahuas (I'd either fall over the poor thing or sit on it!) myself but they do make a great way to get one grumpy, unemployed demon to get involved with his neighbour, whether either of them want to or not. I loved the whole Naomi-Eloy puzzle. Well done Jillian on calling them on their own little intrigue!
February 15, 2020
What happens when the Devil is told Hell is being closed down? He gets moved to the City of Angels, across the street from a woman who looks after dogs. What could possibly go wrong? A Wing and a Prayer is the third book in Christine Pope's The Devil You Know series, these books are stand alone reads. This was a good read, she's developed the characters really well, there are three that we see a lot throughout the story. Ben, our devil, Jillian, the dog mom, and Naomi, the next door neighbor. We see Ben and Jillian as they both fight an attraction they share with one another. Ben believing that he won't be like his two former cohorts of Hell, and Jillian still recovering from being jilted by her ex-husband. The story is really entertaining, you go through a roller coaster of emotions. I really really got annoyed with Naomi multiple times in the book, but Ben and Jillian each received the same treatment whenever they were being oblivious. It was good read that brought laughs, tears, and anger at times. I did receive an ARC but this does not effect my opinion. Christine is one of my favorite authors, she knows how to make characters capture you into continuing to read their story.
February 14, 2020
I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book.
I read Books 1 and 2 of The Devil you Know series and enjoyed them so much that I looked forward to reading Book 3. It is a romance in the style of the first two: Beelzebub, a down-sized refugee from Hell is relocated to Los Angeles, City of the Angels. He meets a neighbor who happens to be attractive but recently divorced. Neither of them wants to start a romance, feeling they are just not suited for any kind of encounter other than just neighborly friendship. Of course, we know one thing will lead to another, but the way this unfolds is humorous, tender and touching. There are guest appearances from Book 1 and 2 as Ben remembers being betrayed by Lucifer and Asmodeus. The story is most enjoyable, the dialogue sweet, and the characters quite lovable - surprising, considering Beelzebub's previous reputation as a dour sourpuss.
I read Books 1 and 2 of The Devil you Know series and enjoyed them so much that I looked forward to reading Book 3. It is a romance in the style of the first two: Beelzebub, a down-sized refugee from Hell is relocated to Los Angeles, City of the Angels. He meets a neighbor who happens to be attractive but recently divorced. Neither of them wants to start a romance, feeling they are just not suited for any kind of encounter other than just neighborly friendship. Of course, we know one thing will lead to another, but the way this unfolds is humorous, tender and touching. There are guest appearances from Book 1 and 2 as Ben remembers being betrayed by Lucifer and Asmodeus. The story is most enjoyable, the dialogue sweet, and the characters quite lovable - surprising, considering Beelzebub's previous reputation as a dour sourpuss.
February 11, 2020
Christine Pope’s “The Devil You Know Book 3” is the final chapter in this short series. Beelzebub, the last management demon after Lucifer’s departure from Hell, was totally surprised with God’s plan to shut down Hell and it’s Fiery Gates. He is banished to Earth to live as a mortal man. This does not sit well with him at all. Until Beelzebub, under the earthly name of Benjamin Blake, meets his gorgeous neighbor, Jillian Torres, who runs a Chihuahua rescue home out of her house. It becomes a struggle to keep out of each other’s way, but destiny does prevail into a romantic interlude. This last book has its moments of surprises, but all in all it’s a worthwhile read. I recommend it highly along with the other 2 previous books in the series.
February 15, 2020
This is a NON-SPOILER REVIEW. A Wing and a Prayer by Christine Pope is the third and final book in this trilogy. We've seen Lucifer and Asmodeus find their mates and now we come to Hell's final member of management, Beelzebub. This funny and heartwarming story begins with God reassigning the demons of Hell, much to Beelzebub's horror. This fast paced story has love, lust, drama, humor and chihuahuas. I found this read amazingly entertaining and just couldn't put it down. Thee book can be read as stand alone, but why deny yourself the pleasure of Lucifer, Asmodeus and Beelzebub's discomfort at finding and understanding love. A great series like only Christine Pope can write!
This honest and voluntary review was made possible by reading a copy through Bookfunnel.
This honest and voluntary review was made possible by reading a copy through Bookfunnel.
February 17, 2020
I was kinda disappointed toward the end cause I was expecting 2 c God show up and talk 2 both of them like he did with the other 2. What will happen 2 his house now and I thought he was human now... Why would he still have any kind of powers? Does the other 2 have sum 2? Cause it's strange. It's funny that he doesn't like humans but she won him over all cause of a special dog. Lol that's loyality!! I loved it but I just was hoping 2 c and her God talk 2 them with the same caring like he did with the other 2...
March 1, 2020
Great story
This third installment of the devilishly good series was well written and very much appreciated. The characters were charming and I loved the Chihuahua storyline.
This third installment of the devilishly good series was well written and very much appreciated. The characters were charming and I loved the Chihuahua storyline.
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