Elizabeth O'Roark's The Devil Gets His Due Review!

The Devil Gets His Due

By: Elizabeth O’Roark

Release Date: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Elizabeth O’Roark

Author Website: https://www.elizabethoroark.com/

5 Stars

Just when you think Elizabeth O'Roark can't get better along comes The Devil Gets His Due!

Keeley Connolly was such a well-put together character in all her chaos. Seemingly superficial she didn't even try to hide her true nature but most people took her at face value as she sought to deny herself all the things she craved, projecting an image of what she felt people expected of her rather than her true self. Despite her efforts to reach for the lowest of expectations, she still managed to rise to most occasions and was refreshingly honest. Keeley made no bones about what she said or did and took ownership of her actions. For someone who for all outward appearances seemed tough as nails she was vulnerable to the people who should have cared about her the most and was often their scapegoat and doormat.

Graham Tate was beyond cut off and with very good reason. Scarred from a childhood that many did not know about, to the world he appeared to be the epitome of success. His underlying insecurity was well masked by his sarcasm and aloofness. This all changed when the whirlwind called Keeley popped into this life. From the start there was no doubt even with the confrontational exchanges that this couple had that they were more than suited to each other and meant to be. From their kindness that ached to come out and find recipients to their gruffly expressed concern for each other, the chemistry between this couple was fierce.

Histories and facts often have a funny way of converging and allowing people to reevaluate their initial judgments and this was the case with Keeley and Graham. As their lives joined their wit became less acerbic and was more of a comforting bonding. Their similarities soon overcame their initial glaring differences. With only their instincts to guide them it was not unexpected to see this pair struggle with their growing feelings with no good role models for relationships and love to look to. As things came to light it was apparent that this couple's biggest challenge to love was not external forces but themselves. Ms. O'Roark's secondary characters were well placed and enhanced this work.

Joy and sorrow mix together effortlessly in Elizabeth O'Roark's writing. Her work has so much to offer and every word means something. This author approaches her stories in big gasping gulps for touching and interesting portrayals. Her character interactions are sublime and are in a league of their own. The Devil Gets His Due adds another great work to Elizabeth O'Roark's Devil series!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

*This book can be read as a standalone.*