Shame the Devil

Portland Devils, Book 3

De: Rosalind James

Narrado por: Emma Wilder

The thing about Thor is, he’s great at swinging that hammer. But he doesn’t settle down.

Harlan Kristiansen may not be good at many things, but he can sure catch a pass. He’s an All-Pro at charming a room, too, and then there’s that Norse God thing. He can even figure out how to tackle a woman and save her from a charging bison.

On skis.

What happens when you drop that game-winning pass, though, and your house is too big, too weird, and too empty? When your dad’s a mean drunk, your mom took off a long time ago and stayed gone, and all your money can’t keep your little sister safe? You fall back on what you know, that’s what. Hey, somebody has to swim in the shallow end of the pool.

Jennifer Cardello is good at lots of things. She knows how to get the most out of the cheapest cuts of meat, how long after the expiration date you can still use any food, and how to be indispensable to her employer. And as for faking an orgasm? She could win an Oscar. But surely a woman who’s been trying to fade into the background for more than half her life so she doesn’t have to hear the whispers, a woman who’s lost her mom, is losing her job, and is sending her baby girl off to college - and trying to figure out how to pay for it - is entitled to one unforgettable night.

In 34 years.

With a great guy she never has to see again.

Until old secrets get dug up, and new ones are born.

After that? It’s anybody’s guess.

Note: Yep, it gets a little steamy in here at times. What can I say? Jennifer likes it that way.

©2021 Rosalind James (P)2021 Rosalind James

Top shelf

This is an excellent story, well written; a story with depth. Very well read, Ms. Wilder. Brava Ms. James! Anxiously awaiting book 4 in the series.

Frozen Scrotum?? What the Heck!!

Good romance stories are a hard find nowadays. Shame the Devil is a GOOD romance. Well developed characters with a mix of good and bad characteristics. Sprinkled with little pearls of wisdom; that really do apply to everyday reality. A little tragedy to give some grit and tension. A solid seasoning of humor that will have you chuckling and have everyone wondering what is so funny and you have a Rosalind-style story. My eyes are still tearing from the chapter titled "Frozen Scrotum" - sounds bad, but reasonably clean and funny as all get out!

I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

Super story and great narrator!

I am a big time fan of Rosalind James since I first found her New Zealand series. Since then I have been reading and now listening to every one of her books . Every story is emotional, in depth and the heroine is always a fully developed person. This book is the same - a mom with a almost grown daughter trying to figure out her life . She meets a complicated man and together they figure out a life together. There is a happy ending - which i always want ! The narrator is great - captures the feeling and emotions for each character. Very enjoyable-recommend to anyone who likes a great book. disclaimer - i received a free copy of the book in exchange for my honest review . i was not obligated in any way to leave a positive review .

Spicy 🥵

I really enjoyed this book, especially since the characters are around my age and it felt somewhat relatable (I’m not a rich football star so I can’t relate to that).

The story was really rich with drama and emotion. I enjoyed going on the journey with Jennifer and Harland. I also enjoyed the bits about Owen and Dyma.

This book felt a little spicier than her past books and Emma Wilder did an excellent job of voice acting. I can’t wait for the next book from the author!

I cried more than once... five stars!

My goodness! What does this book not have?!? This is the story of NFL player Harlan Kristianen and former teen mother Jennifer Cardello. They meet at Yellowstone when Jennifer is on a business trip for her boss Blake Orbison, former Portland Devils QB, and Harland (along with his buddy Owen) are hiding out post-ProBowl and Pre-SuperBowl, especially since their team isn't playing. A crazy encounter involving bison, snowmobiles, Harlan, Jennifer, Owen, and Jennifer's teenager daughter Dyma starts the story rolling, and it is a great ride!
I am a huge romance fan and Rosalind James is one of my favorites. I buy her books in Kindle and Audio format every time. The reason is that her stories are so layered and she really is that good of an author.
I don't want to spoil this story for you, but Harlan and Jennifer's story touches on teen parenting, poverty, domestic violence, sexual assault, depression, self esteem, and imposter syndrome, yet it is a romance novel that is fun and flirty and sexy, too. We see the relationships between the family members and the couple grow and develop and you feel like you really know them. I really enjoyed reading this book and I enjoyed listening to it, too. I think that you will, as well. Five stars!