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Where Death Meets the Devil (Death and the Devil, #1)
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bookshelves: mm-ennemy-to-lover, mm-monthly-challenge, mm-steamy, mm-suspense-mystery, standalone-in-series
Mar 26, 2018
bookshelves: mm-ennemy-to-lover, mm-monthly-challenge, mm-steamy, mm-suspense-mystery, standalone-in-series
Read 2 times. Last read December 16, 2018 to December 18, 2018.
Even better this second time :-)
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**4.5 stars**
I’m going to start with the specific reasons I loved that one :
* It was personally special as it’s a gift from Vir ( **Muchas gracias, Vir <3 ).
* It’s a new-author-to-me and the writing style : really good and it perfectly worked for me.
* I read “Where death meets the devil : Coda” (free book) in the process, so no abrupt ending for me. (link : https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...)
Jack works for a government agency and is sent for an undercover mission to bring down a powerful and elusive terrorist. When suspicions of his true mission are highlighted, he ends up in a shack to be interrogated by one of the most famous professional killer, Ethan.
From there, it’s a fast paced journey for both Jack and Ethan to get out of there alive, ideally with the job done and a slow discovery of multi-layered characters. From start to end, convictions, trust, instinct and attraction are sorely tested and challenged.
Many twists, many deceptions (are they or not ?), many betrayals (are they or not ?) : nothing is as it seems and it’s nicely unravelled and complimented by the use of only Jack’s POV, and well-crafted moves from past to present.
I was a bit afraid of too much action and no romance, but no. There’s some action but more than that, there is a real intrigue. And then, the connection between Jack and Ethan was definitely present, nicely build and getting strong even though still to be nurtured. And yes, when it finally gets hot…it’s worth the wait.
There’s no cliffhanger, but there is much more to come and to explore about Jack and Ethan and I’m eagerly waiting for the next adventure of these two guys, with the promised release of “Why the devil stalks death”.
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**4.5 stars**
I’m going to start with the specific reasons I loved that one :
* It was personally special as it’s a gift from Vir ( **Muchas gracias, Vir <3 ).
* It’s a new-author-to-me and the writing style : really good and it perfectly worked for me.
* I read “Where death meets the devil : Coda” (free book) in the process, so no abrupt ending for me. (link : https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...)
Jack works for a government agency and is sent for an undercover mission to bring down a powerful and elusive terrorist. When suspicions of his true mission are highlighted, he ends up in a shack to be interrogated by one of the most famous professional killer, Ethan.
From there, it’s a fast paced journey for both Jack and Ethan to get out of there alive, ideally with the job done and a slow discovery of multi-layered characters. From start to end, convictions, trust, instinct and attraction are sorely tested and challenged.
Many twists, many deceptions (are they or not ?), many betrayals (are they or not ?) : nothing is as it seems and it’s nicely unravelled and complimented by the use of only Jack’s POV, and well-crafted moves from past to present.
I was a bit afraid of too much action and no romance, but no. There’s some action but more than that, there is a real intrigue. And then, the connection between Jack and Ethan was definitely present, nicely build and getting strong even though still to be nurtured. And yes, when it finally gets hot…it’s worth the wait.
There’s no cliffhanger, but there is much more to come and to explore about Jack and Ethan and I’m eagerly waiting for the next adventure of these two guys, with the promised release of “Why the devil stalks death”.
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Reading Progress
March 15, 2018
– Shelved
March 15, 2018
– Shelved as:
to-read
March 22, 2018
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Started Reading
March 26, 2018
– Shelved as:
mm-ennemy-to-lover
March 26, 2018
– Shelved as:
mm-monthly-challenge
March 26, 2018
– Shelved as:
mm-steamy
March 26, 2018
– Shelved as:
mm-suspense-mystery
March 26, 2018
– Shelved as:
standalone-in-series
March 26, 2018
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Finished Reading
December 16, 2018
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Started Reading
December 18, 2018
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Finished Reading
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So happy you loved it! This kind of things makes me so, so happy. Probably I’ll read it too.
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Sounds exciting. Great review, Christelle! 😁
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Told you so! LOL. Glad you loved it too, Christelle! :) These two bumped their way up to be one of my favorite couples, only with one book. Well, and a half. ;-)
SO glad you loved it!
Awesome review. Everything you wrote about this book has gotten me more amped about reading this ASAP. Glad that it was an enjoyable read for you and thanks for the coda link.
Vir *Reviews for Book Lovers* wrote: "So happy you loved it! This kind of things makes me so, so happy. Probably I’ll read it too."That was so nice of you and cherry on the top : the choice was perfect !!!! And yes, read it : it's worth it :-)
Meags wrote: "Sounds exciting. Great review, Christelle! 😁"It was, Meags. I can see you've added it : good move :-)
Simone wrote: "Told you so! LOL. Glad you loved it too, Christelle! :) These two bumped their way up to be one of my favorite couples, only with one book. Well, and a half. ;-)"Go on : make your happy dance, it's well deserved :-) I really wanted to try but was a bit anxious (view spoiler) but I was hooked right away.
It's going to be interesting to follow Jack & Ethan, couple #2 (it's going to be confusing with Bauer's characters, LOL) : so much potentiel in their dynamics and personalities !!!
Renée wrote: "SO glad you loved it!":-) Thank you, Renée <3
And you're so right : a second book is needed regarding Jack & Ethan's relationship.
Laurel wrote: "Awesome review. Everything you wrote about this book has gotten me more amped about reading this ASAP. Glad that it was an enjoyable read for you and thanks for the coda link."Thank you, Lauren and you're welcome for the link. I tried not to reveal too much because the best part of this book is discovering what's going on :-) I hope you will have as great a time as I did !!
Happy this was a win!
R * A Reader Obsessed * wrote: "Happy this was a win!"Yeah !!! It was and I hope it will be for you as well :-)
Yes! Yes! Yes! I am so delighted you enjoyed it! And Jack and Ethan No 2. And I totally agree with you about the anticipation of so much more needing solved.So much potential! Super review! <3 xxx
Ariana wrote: "Yes! Yes! Yes! I am so delighted you enjoyed it! And Jack and Ethan No 2. And I totally agree with you about the anticipation of so much more needing solved.So much potential! Super review! <3 xxx"
LOL : thank you, Ariana. I hope that the next releases come fast. (view spoiler)
Christelle wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Yes! Yes! Yes! I am so delighted you enjoyed it! And Jack and Ethan No 2. And I totally agree with you about the anticipation of so much more needing solved.So much potential! Super..."
Yes! to all of that, particularly (view spoiler) I cannot wait for that to happen, but will it? Jack has a heapful of trust issues when it comes to Ethan. (not surprisingly)
Ariana wrote: "Christelle wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Yes! Yes! Yes! I am so delighted you enjoyed it! And Jack and Ethan No 2. And I totally agree with you about the anticipation of so much more needing solved.So muc..."LOL : not surprisingly indeed (view spoiler)
And yes, I know (view spoiler) will happen but it I hope we won't have to wait for book3, LOL.
Christelle wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Christelle wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Yes! Yes! Yes! I am so delighted you enjoyed it! And Jack and Ethan No 2. And I totally agree with you about the anticipation of so much more needin..."Exactly - that bit in the coda shows clearly that Jack is still 'somewhat nervous' around Ethan XD, even if his attraction and feelings tell him otherwise. Both have a long way to go.
Yay!!!!! A winner!!!!I loved that you loved it, Christelle :)
Super revire, my darling <3
Jan wrote: "Yay!!!!! A winner!!!!I loved that you loved it, Christelle :)
Super revire, my darling <3"
Argh Jan, my heart bleeds, you were not fond of this. Maybe maybe maybe you might want to try book 2 whenever it comes out. asap. hopefully? Or even the coda??
Ariana wrote: "Jan wrote: "Yay!!!!! A winner!!!!I loved that you loved it, Christelle :)
Super revire, my darling
Argh Jan, my heart bleeds, you were not fond of this. Maybe maybe maybe you might want to try b..."
I think I will, Ariana :))
I'm hoping it will be more focused on the romance side??
Well, I'll wait and see what you guys are gonna say first ;-)
The coda seems a safe bet, though! xx
Jan wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Jan wrote: "Yay!!!!! A winner!!!!I loved that you loved it, Christelle :)
Super revire, my darling
Argh Jan, my heart bleeds, you were not fond of this. Maybe maybe maybe you migh..."
It is. It is short and full of promise. But.... no pressure!
As Christelle says - lots of anticipation and potential!
Jan wrote: "Yay!!!!! A winner!!!!I loved that you loved it, Christelle :)
Super revire, my darling <3"
Thank you, Jan. I know you were disappointed by the lack of romance :-(
I, on the other hand, could feel it. Of course, I read the coda : I guess it makes a huge difference !
Ariana wrote: "Jan wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Jan wrote: "Yay!!!!! A winner!!!!I loved that you loved it, Christelle :)
Super revire, my darling
It is. It is short and full of promise. But.... no pressure!
As Christelle says - lots of anticipation and potential!"
Exactly, no pressure. And yes, I hope there will be more romance.
And you can count on me and Ariana to let you know if it delivers later on :-)
Christelle wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Jan wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Jan wrote: "Yay!!!!! A winner!!!!I loved that you loved it, Christelle :)
Super revire, my darling
It is. It is short and full of promise. But.... no pr..."
Thumbs up on that! :) xxx
Christelle wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Jan wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Jan wrote: "Yay!!!!! A winner!!!!I loved that you loved it, Christelle :)
Super revire, my darling
It is. It is short and full of promise. But.... no pr..."
Lol
I know I can count on you(s) Lol
Great review :-) Glad you loved it too, Christelle! Now we must settle for the wait of book #2, I hope it doesn't take too long...
Wonderful review, I’m really looking forward to reading this one 😁
Ky wrote: "Great review :-) Glad you loved it too, Christelle! Now we must settle for the wait of book #2, I hope it doesn't take too long..."Thank you, Ky. I will be waiting on your side, that's for sure :-)
Lorraine wrote: "Wonderful review, I’m really looking forward to reading this one 😁"Thank you, Lorraine :-) It's worth a try and I hope you will enjoy Jack & Ethan, xoxo
Christelle wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "Wonderful review, I’m really looking forward to reading this one 😁"
Thank you, Lorraine :-) It's worth a try and I hope you will enjoy Jack & Ethan, xoxo"
I will definitely be reading it 😁
Thank you, Lorraine :-) It's worth a try and I hope you will enjoy Jack & Ethan, xoxo"
I will definitely be reading it 😁
Lorraine wrote: "Christelle wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "Wonderful review, I’m really looking forward to reading this one 😁"I will definitely be reading it 😁 "
Wise decision, my friend :-)
Fantastic review Christelle! I am on to this one now so fingers crossed I enjoy it as much as you!! We are usually pretty spot on :-)
Amanda wrote: "Fantastic review Christelle! I am on to this one now so fingers crossed I enjoy it as much as you!! We are usually pretty spot on :-)"Thank you, Amanda. No need to cross fingers : you're going to love it, I'm sure of that :-) Looking forward to know what you think !!!
Deborah wrote: "Fabulous review honey 💙"Thank you so much, Deborah. Go on, read it : it's worth it !!!
Christelle wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Fabulous review honey 💙"Thank you so much, Deborah. Go on, read it : it's worth it !!!"
I will Christelle it’s on my list 😊
