All Scot and Bothered

Kerrigan Byrne

Sep 2020 · Devil You Know Book 2 · Sold by St. Martin's Paperbacks

About this ebook

All Scot and Bothered is the second book in the stunning Devil You Know series by USA Today bestselling author Kerrigan Byrne!

They are a dangerous duke, a fierce lord, and an infamous earl—dark, bold, brave men who know exactly what they want. And there is only one woman who can bring them to their knees...

He is first and foremost—at everything. A man who’s made his own way through ruthless cunning and sheer force of will. A strong and imposing Scot who can turn on the charm but does not suffer fools. His title: Lord Chief Justice of the High Court. His name: Cassius Gerard Ramsay. His mission: To investigate the goings-on at London's most notorious gaming hell, owned and operated by one of the most intriguing and desirable women he’s ever met.

IN THIS GAME OF LOVE, THE RULES DO NOT APPLY

Cecelia Teague was an orphan facing a rather dire future—until a secret benefactor from her mother’s scandalous past swept into her life. Sent to a prestigious boarding school and later to university, Cecelia believed high society was at her fingertips...Then, from out of nowhere, she became the inheritor of a gambling establishment. Now Cecelia must live two lives: one as a proper lady who finds herself undeniably drawn to Lord Ramsay and the other as a savvy gaming hell owner trying to save her business from the very same man. He has no idea she is both women...and Cecelia would like to keep it that way. But what happens when consuming passion and escalating danger threaten to reveal the truth?

"With the Devil You Know series, Byrne once again delivers the beautifully nuanced characters and seductive storytelling her readers have come to expect."—Booklist

Ratings and reviews

3.5 Stars!! This is the 2nd book in the ‘Devil You Know’ series but it can be read as a standalone book. I never read book 1 but only had a few parts that I would have known about if I had read book 1. I’d say this book is an enemies to lovers, mystery, romance with a happily ever after ending! Ramsay & Cecilia have such sad childhood story’s! I didn’t feel the love between the 2 main characters though. I felt it was more of a lust relationship than love. There were a few surprises that I didn’t see coming in this book but I loved it! I’d like to know a bit more about the other characters and what’s going to happen to the ‘bad guys’! All in all, not a bad read! *I received this book at no charge from the publisher and I voluntarily left a review.*

It's a spilt decision for me on this book. While there was some good here there was also some bad and that made it very difficult to form a firm opinion about which outweighed the other and that was a bit tragic because I did feel there was a lot of potential here, it just never really got the chance to flourish. I did like Cecelia but I certainly did not like all her actions. The one thing that I am 100% sure of is that I really did not like Ramsay. I love stoic gruff and broody and he may have been some of that but mainly this guy was just a straight up, judgmental jerk. I tried very hard to give him the benefit of the doubt and time to improve my opinion and it simply never happened, eventually there was just too much water under that bridge. I did think the writing was well done though and the book did try to shine some light on the important issues of child abuse and child trafficking. I wish I could say the same abought about weight issues, misogynistic behaviors. Plus, I hate when a books over does not match the character's descriptions. Cecelia was supposedly a big, beautiful woman, so I ask what part of this cover showcased that?? Of my own accord I am freely posting a unprejudiced review.

Love Those Scots!! Cecelia has had a horrible childhood until she was rescued. She’s sweet and super intelligent. She is all that is good despite what she went through. “A tactical war against chocolate and wine?” That half smile again, the one that put the Mona Lisa to shame. Both shy and impish without a hint of coyness or guile. Cassius is surly, grouchy and stubborn. He just needs some love Cecelia style. “How scandalous of me. How will you ever abide?” She swiped the proffered wine from him and inhaled deeply at the vintage. There is nothing I like better than a sexy Scottish Historical and Kerrigan Byrne writes some of the best. Lots of angst and a crazy twist. “Will ye just be mine, Cecelia? Will ye share yer life with me, in any capacity ye deem fit? Will ye love me? Can ye love me, after all that’s happened?”

About the author

Kerrigan Byrne lives with her husband on the coast of Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula in a Victorian-era town almost frozen in time. When she's not writing, you might find her on the beach with her dogs, lounging at a local vineyard or brewery, or buying things she doesn't need at antique stores. Her novels with St. Martin's Press include the Victorian Rebels series (starting with The Highwayman) and Devil You Know series (which begins with How To Love A Duke in Ten Days).