Devil You Know

Lost Boys, Book 1

By: L.A. Fiore

Narrated by: Tracy Marks

Length: 11 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Damian Tate. One look into his sad green eyes and I was hooked. I wanted to be the one to make him laugh, to make him smile. I hadn't expected him to be the one to make me blush, to make me hot...to make me fall in love. He was my first kiss, my first love, my first everything. I wanted forever with him, but life got in the way.

He enlisted, I went to college, and for years we were never in the same place long enough to pick up where we left off.

Thirteen years after he left, tragedy brought him home. The stoic boy I fell in love with grew into a quiet, dangerous and wildly sexy man. He still tugs on all the right strings for me, but he seems determined to keep me at arm's length.

However, when trouble comes knocking at my door, he is the one to put himself between that trouble and me.

Spending time with him might drive me insane, or it might be our second chance at first love.

Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for listeners under the age of 18.

©2016 Elizabeth A Fiore (P)2017 Elizabeth A Fiore

Dark, mystery and humor

I love when author's bring familial ties into books and that is what I loved the most about this story. Yes, it's a romance. But it's also the story of family and how far you will go to protect those you love.

I do feel the romance was dragged along way too far. I kinda felt like, if they get together great, if not... I don't care anymore, because it was such a slow burn. But that is literally my only beef. Everything else was great. The main female character was strong, hilarious and independent. The main male character was dark and broody and a whole lot alpha.

Great story.

Tracy Marks did was she does best. She is perfect with these crime/drama type books and I wouldn't change a thing about her performance other than it wasn't proofed very well as there were a couple of retakes that weren't edited out. That type of thing distracts you and pulls you from the story but it wouldn't stop me from listening to this one again.

Great book, great narration

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I did recommend this book to a friend. The story was great, narration better.

What did you like best about this story?

It had depth and love and heart and sex.

Which character – as performed by Tracy Marks – was your favorite?

Both Damian and Thea. I thought Andy Arndt couldn't be beat; Ms. Marks is equally awesome.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

It's great. It touched both my heart and my libido.

Sweet, sexy, heartwarming, and....

Heart Achingly beautiful. Hang in there! 🍕🎂🍻 👮🏻👿👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩💍🎄🌸🎃🌧🍞 🍪🎨🎮🏡📺🔪🚿🗝💌Have fun Reminiscing through the characters and story with the Imoges. Totally out of order 🤓

Could be a good book but it just doesn't mesh

The basic premise of the story is pretty good but there is something just disjointed about it. Too many storylines I think. Feels like it needs a good editor.

Narrator 🤢

The narrator was so annoying that I stopped listening and downloaded the ebook. I couldn’t get beyond chapter 4. I tried, but it just got worse as the book went on.
Great story though.

terrific story

I had a few issues with the way the narrator presented the story (lifeless and too abrupt when more emotion, inflection, etc. was called for). Otherwise, it was a great listen.

There were so MANY moments where I wished Thea would just move on, and that he didn't deserve her since he did what he did. No excuses... you love someone, you treat them as if you do. Alas, this fiction mirrors real life dumb decisions, adding to the beauty of the story, whether I agreed with the characters or not. 😉

I would definitely recommend this one. It was the perfect blend of heartache, longing, mystery, and happily ever after.

AN EPIC JOURNEY OF TRUE LOVE & SECOND CHANCES

A flawless love story that was masterfully written and skilfully narrated.. and the result was a captivating dual POV listen that I just didn't want to stop, a whodunnit listen that included drama, suspense and angst.. and a beautiful bitter-sweet listen that brought out so many emotions. It told the story of an unbreakable love between two teenagers who had to wait over a decade before they would finally get their heart's desire.. each other.

We first meet Damian at the sweet age of 5 and by the time he'd reached the age of 9 his Father had left.. ultimately abandoning him and leaving him in the mentally and emotionally abusive care of his Mother who spewed venomous toxic insults at him instead of loving words.. and it would shape the man he would become. However, his sanity and stability would come from a teenage friendship with his best friend Cam, his family who would teach him how a loving supportive family should be.. and Cam's twin sister Thea would teach him how to love, how to hope and how to dream. But their dreams would have to be put on hold for a while because Damian had a lot of pent up anger.. and the army would eventually hone that damaged young warrior into a highly dangerous, highly skilled and highly decorated Green Beret. And Damian would have to wait much longer than he ever planned before getting another chance with the woman who would always hold his heart.

Thea loved Damian right from the start, he was her first everything.. but at 18 she didn't think her first love would lead to her first heartbreak too. And, in the hopeless loveless years that followed their parting, Thea would never forget him, never stop loving him and never stop writing to him.. but she would eventually give up hope of ever getting a HEA with Damian. So Thea would grow to become a strong and successful Book Illustrator, a well loved supportive friend, a kind neighbor and a loving daughter to her widowed Mum. But Thea would have to wait until her life was in danger at 31 before she would finally be able to hold a very changed Damian again. She would have to wait for the capture of crooked cops and the discovery of just who the puppet-master was behind her Dad's murder. She would have to wait until after a twisted betrayal which would leave a loved one fighting for their life. Then, and only then, they would finally find peace and make those long ago dreams come true.

Worth a credit? YES definitely.. it was a well-paced journey which brought out so many emotions as I got to know Damian, Thea and the cast of secondary characters. I was captivated with the complexities Fate had them endure, I laughed as well as cried, I swooned at Damian's heartfelt tender sentiments and rejoiced with them when they finally got their HEA ending.

just ok...

This book was just ok for me. It was very slow at times. I doubt I will read the other books in the series.

I will follow anywhere you lead Ms. Fiore!!!

Omg...I absolutely love this 3rd book. Love, intrigue, action, suspense and panty melting scenes. I thought the other two books in the series was awesome but this one knocked my socks off. I am so in love with Damien and Thea!!!!

Loved it!

Best romance ever, best parents ever!!! Damian is such a loving character, my heart goes out to him.