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Devil's Cut (The Bourbon Kings, #3)

J.R. Ward

Start date: May 13, 2018

Finish date: May 18, 2018

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Jul 20, 2017 ☕️Kimberly (Caffeinated Reviewer) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Ward delivered twists and turns as this family tries to pull themselves back together. For fans of the television drama, Dallas, this series is a must read. The Bourbon Kings was a stunning, poignant and addictive series.

Ward begins DEVIL'S CUT immediately following the draw dropping events at the end of ANGEL'S SHARE. The story follows the Bradford children; Lane, Edward, Max, and Gin. Their mother never leaves her rooms, preferring to live in medicated bliss. Their father had betrayed them al Ward delivered twists and turns as this family tries to pull themselves back together. For fans of the television drama, Dallas, this series is a must read. The Bourbon Kings was a stunning, poignant and addictive series.

Ward begins DEVIL'S CUT immediately following the draw dropping events at the end of ANGEL'S SHARE. The story follows the Bradford children; Lane, Edward, Max, and Gin. Their mother never leaves her rooms, preferring to live in medicated bliss. Their father had betrayed them all before being murdered. Edward is in jail after confessing to the crime. The rest of the siblings are trying to hold the family dynasty together. On the brink of bankruptcy, Lane with the help of the woman he has alway loved is seeking to keep the company afloat. Gin wanting to secure her future married a man who sees her as a possession and is determined to control her. Max cannot wait to leave, and the one woman who held them altogether lies dying in a hospital bed.

Ward completely pulled me into this saga from the very first pages as she revealed the families tragedies, successes, and struggles. I was desperate for a happily ever after but unsure if it was even possible. They grew up in a dysfunctional home with a father who ruled with an iron fist, scaring each with his controlling ways. Through it, all the siblings were loyal to each other.

From the beginning, this tale has been addictive with its southern drama, twists, betrayals and jaw-dropping reveals. Do you know the expression, "You cannot make this shit up?" Well apparently you can, and Ward was brilliant at it. I found myself caught up in the suspense, heartbreak and tender moments. I became emotionally attached and felt passion, anger, nervous, excited and even shed a tear or two. It delivered that book high we as book addicts are forever chasing.

Separate threads and perspectives from each of the siblings and a few key players fueled the tale and created suspense in this contemporary story. Ward allowed us to understand, sympathize and become emotionally connected to each. While I didn't always approve of their actions, Ward allowed me to understand them.

DEVIL'S CUT was a real page-turner, and I devoured it. She rewarded readers with answers, conclusions, and hope. The ending was both open and closed, wrapping up some romantic threads and hinting at others. For me, it was entirely satisfying, but it also left the door open to revisit.

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Jul 17, 2017 Liza rated it really liked it

***4.5 out of 5 stars***

J.R. Ward has been an auto-buy author for me from the moment I read her very first Black Dagger Brotherhood book years ago. I'll openly admit I didn't love the first book in The Bourbon Kings series, but was pulled back into the series when I read I read The Angels' Share and couldn't wait to read the final book in the trilogy, Devil's Cut. Devil's Cut was absolutely worth the wait to read.

I'll admit I'm still not a huge fan of Lane Baldwine, but really love his siblings ...more

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