The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

De: Elizabeth O'Roark

Narrado por: Samantha Brentmoor, Lee Samuels

You don’t really know a guy until you’ve vacationed with him…

When Drew Wilson’s ex-boyfriend Joel “Six” Bailey asks her to go on his family trip to Hawaii with him just as her life is falling apart, she decides it's the perfect time to give him another chance.

The hitch? The Bailey family includes Six’s rude older brother, Joshua - a hot nerd doctor who has hated Drew since the moment they met and once suggested she’d steal the family silver.

Drew is determined to win the Baileys over and give this thing with Six a fair shot…but Joshua is making that difficult. Not simply because he is in her way at every turn, but because - as one tropical adventure leads to the next - she’s beginning to wonder if obnoxious, odious Joshua might be the brother she actually belongs with.

©2022 Elizabeth O'Roark (P)2022 Elizabeth O'Roark

Emotional, Heartfelt, Hot and Steamy Romance!

I loved this slow-burn, heartfelt, steamy, forbidden romance! It had everything I love to read in a perfect blend of humor, heart, and heat. Drew and Joshua didn't get off on the right foot at first meeting. Drew was invited on a family trip to Hawaii by Joshua's brother. She went as a friend only because she needed an escape from her own career that wasn't turning out to be what she wanted.
As the trip went on in the tropical, romantic paradise, Drew and Joshua struggled to keep others happy. But lines started to blur when Josh and Drew saw and understood each other more than anyone else. They tried to ignore the chemistry and attraction between them, but the more crazy situations they ended up in together, the closer they became. But what will happen when the trip is over and their lives are in different parts of the world? This was a funny, moving and steamy story that captured my heart. I loved watching Drew and Joshua's relationship grow and get stronger. They fit so well together and their and chemistry was palpable.
Samantha Brentmoor, and Lee Samuels did an amazing job portraying both Drew and Joshua in all their strengths and vulnerabilities. Together, these narrators brought this emotional, heartfelt, hot and steamy romance to life, keeping me totally engaged from start to finish.

I love it

This series is so good and the narrator do a fantastic job. Read it you will not be disappointed

A Great Story in Two Voices

This read was a little over the top in terms of the ‘romance’ but written in a way that the rest of the story is fabulous! This author has crafted characters that I cared about and gave us an excellent story with tons of details.

Drew & Joshua💖

🔘Pop Star fmc
🔘Brother’s ex girlfriend
🔘Mental health
🔘Grumpy Sunshine

Drew, a superstar facing a personal crisis, makes a bold decision to go on a vacation to Hawaii with her ex-boyfriend and his family. Little did she know that her heart would be thrown into disarray when she comes face to face with Joshua, her ex's brother. Suddenly, doubts flood her mind, making her question if she had been with the wrong brother all along.

✨Thoughts✨
Without a shadow of a doubt, everything written by Elizabeth O'Roark is nothing short of extraordinary. I have yet to find a book of hers that I didn't love. Her storytelling skills, combined with the perfect blend of humor and angst, never fail to leave a lasting impression. In this particular story, the main characters effortlessly claimed a piece of my heart, which, truth be told, they can hold on to for as long as they want!

Our FMC, Drew, is burdened by the weight of fame. She is misunderstood and mistreated by her family and manager. She also struggles with her insecurities. It was agonizing to witness her pain. I found myself wanting to comfort her. However, even in the face of her vulnerability, Drew's resilience shone through, and she managed to maintain a sense of humor that made her all the more endearing.

Joshua, on the other hand, was a handsome grump who I couldn't help but fall head over heels for. With his life seemingly put together, he became a beacon of hope for Drew, showcasing the possibility of a brighter future. His tenderness and strength were truly a sight to behold. The way he helped lift Drew up during her darkest moments was nothing short of beautiful. Needless to say, he has become my ultimate book boyfriend.

Surprisingly, I find myself liking the ex-boyfriend, Six. You can't really stay mad at him. He's charming. I can already envision his story, him falling in love and experiencing a bit of heartache.

🎧This story features a dual narration by Samantha Brentmoor and Lee Samuels. Samantha Brentmoor brilliantly captures the essence of Drew!

Overall, if you crave a forbidden romance infused with great banter, this book is an absolute must-listen! Elizabeth O'Roark's incredible talent shines through once again!

An enemies to lovers story of resiliency and transition

4.5 stars Devil in the Deep Blue Sea is my first book from this author and I loved it. Drew is an international superstar and Joshua is a dr who provides care in an underprivileged area. He is also the forbidden brother of Drew’s ex-boyfriend. Drew vacations with the brothers’ family and is forced into close proximity with Josh. His brother, Six, is notably absent for part of the vacation and when he is present, he’s still not around.

The story is well written to show the true side of each character. Drew is the misunderstood starlet and she would rather keep it that way than let the truth be known. Josh is the caregiver, picking up on subtle clues so he can get to the origin of the problem. There is crude humor, but it is a defense mechanism Drew has learned to use. Over the course of the story, the transformation from enemies to lovers is well written. The audiobook narrators have rich voices, and it is easy to imagine Drew as a singer and Josh as a leader and a lover. I can’t for the next installment.

Oils use more speed & more spice

I enjoyed this, but the burn ons overall pace was maybe a little TOO slow?
-Spice level pretty low
-No cheating

Great story, funny and well done

I enjoy the narration in this story and have listened to it multiple times! It holds you in from the beginning and keeps you going all the way through - making you smile at so many spots.

So good

One of my favorite books already!! Listening made me love it even more! Absolutely worth the listen

Vacation Romance

This one is a slooooow burn. It’s full of tension and lots of banter which is hilarious.
Most of it takes place on a family trip to Hawaii. Drew is supposed to meet Six (her ex) there to spend 12 days with him and his family. Six wants to work things out and Drew is willing to give it a shot. The only problem is Six doesn’t show up. Apparently he is being detained by the police for drugs in his luggage.
So Drew is left with Six’s parents and his brother Josh. Six’s mom Bethany is so nice and wants Drew to be included in everything even though he’s not there yet. Drew cant help but enjoy her time and also can’t help looking at Josh.
I really like Drew’s character development throughout this book. Her childhood is heartbreaking and it makes me love her even more. Josh is hot doc saving the world in Somalia and this just makes him even hotter.
So far I am really enjoying this series. They are definitely not romcoms but more contemporary romance. I like Elizabeth O’Roark’s writing style and the depth of her characters. We get a happy ending but there is tragedy and a realness along the way. I definitely recommend!


This one is a slooooow burn. It’s full of tension and lots of banter which is hilarious. So far I am really enjoying this series. They are definitely not romcoms but more contemporary romance. I like Elizabeth O’Roark’s writing style and the depth of her characters.

Loved this Forbidden story!

“You deserve someone who worships the ground you walk on, Drew. Someone you can lean on. Who cares more about your happiness than his own.”
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Review: This was my first book by Elizabeth. It definitely won't be my last! I kept hearing about her and the second I saw there was an audiobook...I knew it was time to dive in! I really enjoyed this Enemies-to-Lovers, Forbidden Ex-boyfriends older brother. My type of forbidden! They morphed from enemies into friends and then lovers. I loved thier transition and how their relationship progressed. It was very well done and I just wanted to keep going. Drew is a messy famous rockstar holding onto so much baggage that your heart broke for her. Josh is a doctor in Somalia and has a good head on his shoulders. Both on a family vacation for different reasons. I loved how protective Josh was of Drew and how much he cared about her. He was the perfect balance to her and their banter was spot on. I loved the secrets that were revealed, how they made each other better and how they were brought together. There is no cheating. I enjoyed this couple so much I had to hunt down the extended Epilogue because I wasn't ready to say goodbye just yet. I really enjoyed the other characters as well and it makes me want to read their books! I listened to the audiobook by Samantha Brentmoor and Lee Samuels. Both are new narrators to me, but I thought they did a pretty good job. Samantha brought Drew to life and Lee did a pretty good job bringing Josh to life. Josh is a stiffer guy so I think Lee did a pretty good job with that persona. I love hearing the mans thoughts in a mans voice!😏