Title: Devil’s Angel
Author: Mallery Malone
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
ISBN/BIN: 978-1-61921-438-5
Genre: {M/F} Historical
Rating: 4 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer:
Amethyst Nymph
Erika Silverhair‘s life changed drastically the day she decided to walk
a warrior’s path. It was the only way to
keep her freedom, even though she feared her role as The Angel of Death. For years, she’d taken her destiny and the
responsibility of others into her own hands.
Now, Erika’s been captured, along with her brother, and falsely accused
of a raid. If she’s not careful, Erika
might lose something more precious than her independence, like her heart.
Though it had been attempted twice, Conor Mac Ferghal, The Devil of
Dunlough, vowed that no woman was going to put an end to him. Only his sister understood the private hell
that Conor lived through. His dark
menacing attire and scarred face puts fear in the hearts of many and helps him
protect his people. However, this female
prisoner didn’t recoil from him as most did.
Her fire and passion was making him curious. Conor promised the woman freedom, once he got
to the bottom of things, but he was starting to regret his promise.
Erika and Conor agree to hash it out with swords on the battlefield for
her freedom, and Erika loses. New
developments and feelings of guilt make Erika agree to Conor’s terms of
marriage. Too many lives have been
affected by her decision to go on the run.
Each day brings Erika and Conor closer and farther apart at the same
time. Erika doesn’t believe that Conor
wants her for the right reasons because Conor can’t be honest about his
feelings for her, not even with himself.
Family and obligation weighs heavily on Erika and Conor’s shoulders, but
it doesn’t dampen the fire between them.
But no amount of incredible love making can make Erika change her plans
of leaving Conor when it’s time. Conor’s
confession of love eventually comes, but not before things take a bad
turn. Though they appear to be as
different as night and day, Conor and Erika are the perfect balance for each
other and eventually they both give in.
I appreciated the extreme differences about their clothing and body
types. The author gave me a wonderful
visual. Each of them has a strong bond
with their sibling that I found admirable and touching. Even after the horrible experiences that
hardened their hearts, Conor and Erika experienced unconditional love, as
unaware as they were. The glimpse into
their souls let me see how selfless they both were, even though all around them
didn’t have such insight. Understanding
what made them tick didn’t make me feel sorry for either of them though. I was more impressed, if anything.
Erika fixed the scar on Conor’s heart and he, in turn, gave her the home
and security she needed all along. Part
of me doesn’t want Erika to put down her swords because I love the idea of her
fighting for those who can’t fight for themselves. Then the other part of me imagines her
fighting beside her man and nothing can be hotter than that. I love the idea of Conor and Erika in battle
together, in and out of the bedroom.
Plus, Erika’s brother and Conor’s sister gained a special place in my
heart and I need to hear more about them.
There’s no doubt in my mind that Devil’s
Angel will be a hit with everyone that picks it up.
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