Devil's Contract

Dark Pen Series, Book 1

De: Alta Hensley, Livia Grant

Narrado por: Lynn Barrington, Michael Gallagher

She’ll regret the day she turned me into her enemy.

She’s the princess of The Whitney, the premier hotel in New York City. Her empire is like a fairy tale. But there is no happily ever after in this story. For there are consequences for breaking a decade-old contract sealed with blood, and now she must pay the price.

Because of my power, connections, and our past, the Manhattan royalty has no choice but to turn to me for help.

The villain in the story.

Dangerous. Vengeful. Possessive.

I’m a man to be feared in the elite underground. I’m also the only person who can save her legacy.

Locked in my clutches, she must play my wicked game of revenge.

She’ll have no choice but to fall to her knees, beg, and pull out her dark pen to sign a contract with the devil.

USA Today best-selling authors Alta Hensley and Livia Grant join forces to bring you a dark billionaire stand-alone enemies-to-lovers romance.

©2022 Black Collar Press (P)2022 Pink Flamingo Productions

Consequences

I couldn't put it down. Dex Cohen and Katja Belov have plenty of history. Some good, some bad. Their present is marred by deceit, hurt, and revenge.

While I wish the ending had an extra chapter or two with more groveling and making up, I really like the journey. They have plenty of chemistry, challenge one another, and get more wrong than right some days.

Having read Alta's work previously, I expected this to be darker. There are still plenty of dark elements (and some triggers), but I was pleasantly surprised.

I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrators are Lynn Barrington and Michael Gallagher. Both were fantastic with their respective primary characters, but when they did each other's character in dual narration... I really wish this had been duet. That is my only complaint.

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x

story had me on edge and riveted as lines crossed

This story had me on edge and riveted as lines were drawn and crossed continuously. Katya and Dex have extensive history that has transformed into a caustic connection that appears to be ready to burn them alive... but often things aren't as they seem and as betrayals, secrets, and hidden agendas are revealed the waters surrounding them get murkier. How on earth could they possibly move past this bitter push and pull routine to an HEA...well listen to find out because they do it. Narrators do an awesome job at bringing the characters to life.

Terrific Story & Narration🎧Riveting & Twisted!

This is a terrific enemies-to-lovers romance, the story is original with interesting storylines that are captivating from start to end. Katja Belov owns and runs The Whitney, a premier hotel in New York City, which she grew up in and inherited from her father. She is also part of the New York elite and moves in the same circle as the rich and even the famous. She learned how to survive in that world and keep tabs on everyone and their indiscretions for when she may need a favor. Katja is in a marriage of convenience, for show only, and there is no love between her and Tristan, just a business arrangement. Dex Cohen also grew up in The Whitney, his father conducted his business there and so did Dex until Katja took over and threw him out. It was a business decision, but he took it personal and never forgave her for it. But when Katja’s world implodes, he comes to her rescue, but it is at a cost. There is a lot of history between these two and the chemistry between them is electric. He gets her where he wants her and all is going well until his secrets come to light and she realizes what he is trying to do. This well written and cleverly plotted story has a perfect balance of drama, angst, some twists and turns, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. Alta Hensley and Livia Grant, thank you for the great story and emotional rollercoaster ride.
 
🎧📚🎧 And for the fantastic narration, Lynn Barrington and Michael Gallagher did an amazing job bringing the characters and story to life. They had a complete understanding of who they were portraying, giving each character their own voice, one that was fitting and believable. Gallagher nailed it as Dex, playing the role perfectly, and Barrington did the same as Katja. Both were just as fabulous performing the roles of the secondary characters, too. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the character’s emotions and had you feeling every them all. These entertaining storytellers are versatile voice artists and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this terrific listen.

Good one

Loved this enemies to lovers romance! It had all the goodies I love in a book. I was intrigued from the beginning and couldn’t get enough. Definitely recommend this one!

Incredible collaboration

Everyone needs a Dex in their life. Dex and Katja have known each other since childhood when both Dex and Katja's families owned The Whitney but, their story doesn't end there. This is a beautiful dark, dangerous, drama filled, enemies to lovers, revenge story that you will love.#The FlockonTour