SYNOPSIS:

What do you do when the one you least expect to matter…

Ends up mattering the most?

Derek Pearson likes to think he’s an easygoing guy. Uncomplicated, upfront, and unapologetic with what he wants. His what you see is what you get attitude is on prominent display for anyone who cares to look, and his foul mouth is right there to back it up should you miss the point.

However, what you see isn’t always what you get, and only a select few have ever glimpsed the real man under the brash exterior.

Among them? Professor Jordan Devaney. Complicated, high-maintenance, and vibrant, he’s Derek’s opposite in every way. From the moment they saw each other, a love-hate relationship began.

But what happens when one person wants more?

*****Dee’s Review*****

4 You Found Me Stars****

(ARC kindly provided by author)

One was broken, the other one was lost. They are flawed and yet, so perfect together. Always there for one another, never far, and always wanting something they can’t have.

A beautiful love story…

Derek Pearson grew up in a bad home. His mom passed, and his dad and brother are not what a family should be, always hurtful and very dismissive towards him. Derek feels like a stranger inside his own home. Finn is his best friend and the only one Derek considers as family. Growing up without the love and approval of his own has made Derek bitter and very closed off.

Jordan Devaney has it all; money, looks, and brains. The guy is considered a genius, the youngest and maybe smartest in his faculty. He works as a college professor. He took the job as a way to make a difference in the world in sharing his knowledge with younger generations, but teaching is not really his passion. As a matter of fact, nothing has ever been a passion to Jordan. Everything has always been easy for him, so at this point in his life he is in desperate need of a challenge, and he’s about to find it inside his own classroom. A dark, broody and sexy as hell man, Derek Pearson.

The attraction is instant for these two, but the timing’s all wrong. Against all odds, Jordan and Derek become friends and even each other’s lifelines. As closed off and untrusting as Derek is, every time he finds himself in trouble he only ever wants to call Jordan, and Professor Daveney always picks up the phone.

Derek and Jordan will play a very sexy and dangerous game throughout the years, a bit of cat and mouse deal. With them, the timing is never right, and the situation’s always complicated. But as years go by and even when distances have grown, they always seem to find their way back to each other.

Like every other Ella Frank fan , when I read Finley I was very intrigued by both Derek and Jordan. When I heard they were getting their own book, I was sure I would do anything to get my hands on Devil’s Kiss, and while I enjoyed it, I must admit I still liked Finn’s book more. I got frustrated a lot with Derek and Jordan. It took them way too long to get their act together, but in the end, it was all worth it, because, in my eyes, nobody can write M/M better than Ella Frank.

My Devil’s Kiss music playlist:
*Adventure Of A Lifetime by Coldplay
*Hello by Adele
*Alive by Sia
*Stay With Me by Sam Smith

 

*****Mel’s Review*****

4 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)

 

 

Jordan Devaney aka Posh Spice is a history professor at a university in Sunset Cove, Florida. He’s in his mid twenties & very young to be a professor. He’s a genius who grew up privileged & spoiled, but is also extremely kind & generous. Jordan is known for being confident, bold, daring & high maintenance. He will be the first person to tell you how fabulous he is.

On Jordan’s first day of class he locks eyes with a gorgeous tattooed student that screams bad boy. He’s this he-man of a guy & looks like a total badass. He also has the whole pissed defiant attitude to go along with his sexy looks. This student is Derek Pearson.

 

 

Derek spots his new young hot professor & immediately is wanting the guy. He’s so in lust with Professor Devaney he can hardly focus on anything he’s saying. He can’t look at him without thinking naughty thoughts. They are both very taken with each other, but won’t cross that line that exists between student & teacher. They try to control the sexual tension & keep things professional, but when Derek’s life implodes yet again, he needs someone to turn to, & he turns to his professor.

 

 

Over the years Jordan & Derek continue to tiptoe around their feelings & their connection continues to grow. Jordan is the person always there when Derek needs someone. Jordan becomes essential to Derek, his lifeline. They are complete opposites in every way, but they just click. Every time Derek’s life is going well, something seems to always happen to pull him under. Jordan has been there through all the ups & downs & knows everything he’s gone through. He picks up his broken pieces & helps put him back together. Suddenly they both begin to really mean something to one another, & real feelings get involved. This unlikely pair has to decide if they want to be more & build a future together.

 

-“Everything about you calls to me.”