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The Devil You Know: A Grumpy Boss Romance Kindle Edition
There’s a devil on my shoulder, and every Monday morning she announces herself. She’s this delicious flame in my chest, a flurry of whispered suggestions in my ear. Suggestions I ignore…because every single one of them is about Ben Tate.
Ben—Stealer of Clients, Evicter of Homeless Women, Nemesis. Sitting across from me every damn Monday with his lovely, smug smile and his too-perfect teeth, the living symbol of everything I hate.
It’s been my policy to avoid him, but when a case comes into the firm—one that could change his career and mine—I make an exception. It means weekends and evenings by his side. It means enduring his smirk and his smart mouth and never taking the bait.
Until the night Ben says “Beg"...and that devil on my shoulder decides to make a few demands of her own.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJune 23, 2022
- File size958 KB
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"Holy Hotness. The Devil You Know blew away all of my expectations and is easily my favorite Elizabeth O'Roark book to date. Loved every page. Every word." - READ ME ROMANCE
"I caught myself screaming, crying, sweating, the best banter I've read in MONTHS, the best sex scenes, the BEST DIRTY TALK." - Júlia (Entirely Bonkerz)
"EO's snide and sweet and sparkling dialog has a chokehold on my senses. These two are steamier, delightfully toxic, more hate sexier, and I could eat it all up with a spoon." - Nikita Navalkar
"I loved every single moment they had together. The banter was exceptional and there was SO MUCH ANGST...I've already read and re-read my favorite parts." - Readaholic Book Reviews
"A blisteringly hot enemies-to-lovers romance that is full of laughs, feels, and epic chemistry." - Jen's Dreamy Little Reads
"Obsessed with this story from the first page. The witty banter. The oh so delicious enemies to lovers push and pull. The scorching hot passion. Gemma is my next woman crush." - PP's Bookshelf
"Ben Tate is now officially one of my favorite book boyfriends! I devoured this book in one sitting because I was mesmerized and completely drunk (in the best ways) on Elizabeth's captivating storytelling." - Jodi Reads n Listens
"The chemistry was explosive. The pantry scene... Need I say more!!?? Though they could have used a crash course in communication sometimes, I loved them both and was so invested in their story." - Ruth's Romances
Product details
- ASIN : B09Q1CQZZ6
- Publisher : Elizabeth O'Roark Books
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : June 23, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 958 KB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 298 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 3 of 4 : The Grumpy Devils
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,820 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #285 in Romantic Comedy (Kindle Store)
- #346 in Contemporary Romance Fiction
- #383 in Romantic Comedy (Books)
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About the author

Elizabeth O'Roark has a bunch of degrees she does not use and gave up working as a medical writer to craft grumpy, alpha heroes and the flawed women who love them. When not writing, she likes to spend time with her three kids, who are now teenagers and wish she'd find a different way to spend time. She can be found on Facebook feverishly debating whether or not "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie and telling people to read "The Hating Game", which she did not write but wishes she had.
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Customers love this romance book for its engaging story and witty banter between Gemma and Ben, with one review noting how the banter and plot kept them hooked throughout. Customers praise the well-developed characters, particularly Gemma as a strong heroine, and find the writing style easy to read. The book receives positive feedback for its spice level and emotional depth, with customers appreciating its heartwarming and inspiring nature. The depth aspect receives mixed reactions, with some customers finding the cases boring to follow.
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Customers find the book highly readable, loving it from start to finish with every chapter being delightful, and absolutely loving the author's work.
"...Ben is a d!ck, but a nice d!ck. I like him. He does his best to ease Gemma’s doubts and insecurities. He also is a man who knows what he wants...." Read more
"...He is not only smart, caring, driven, and smitten with Gemma from the moment he lays eyes on her in a courtroom, but he also always tries to put her..." Read more
"...The dialogue between Ben and Gemma is pure gold entertainment. Underneath Gemma's predator exterior is a very vulnerable woman who trusts no one...." Read more
"Very cute book and it will make you giggle. It is spicy and funny. It is enemies to lovers, but I wish it was more of a slow burn...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's story quality, particularly its engaging banter and gripping plot that draws readers in, while also appreciating its good enemy-to-lover narrative and relatable characters.
"...the characters and dialogue were engaging, the story was solid. if you liked the hating game you should def check this one out." Read more
"...I did enjoy this story immensely! I find it inspiring and relatable about a woman sticking it out in a very male-dominated field...." Read more
"...have such depth that starts with a simple premise and builds into a wonderfully layered story...." Read more
"This series is so cute! I love the banter and the love stories in all the books so far! Great writing." Read more
Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly the witty banter between Gemma and Ben, with one customer noting Gemma's inner dialogue is hysterical.
"...time I read one of her stories, I immediately fall in love with the snarky, damaged, and complex characters that she creates...." Read more
"...I love how Gemma is strong, sarcastic, determined, and assertive, while still able to be vulnerable and learn to trust...." Read more
"Ben Tate and Gemma Charles are an enthralling, page-turning, witty attorney duo who can sizzle it up in and out of the office...." Read more
"Very cute book and it will make you giggle. It is spicy and funny. It is enemies to lovers, but I wish it was more of a slow burn...." Read more
Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, particularly Gemma and Ben, and enjoy the discourse between them.
"...the characters and dialogue were engaging, the story was solid. if you liked the hating game you should def check this one out." Read more
"...I loved reading about such a strong, ambitious, and intelligent female protagonist, and I admired Gemma's determination to challenge the "boys' club..." Read more
"...I love how Gemma is strong, sarcastic, determined, and assertive, while still able to be vulnerable and learn to trust...." Read more
"...I love the discourse between the two characters up until somewhere in the middle it gets pretty boring...." Read more
Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it easy to read and well-written, with one customer noting it can be read as a standalone.
"...This is the third book in O'Roark's Devil series, but it can be read as a standalone...." Read more
"...I love the banter and the love stories in all the books so far! Great writing." Read more
"...I love Elizabeth O’Roark’s simple and seemingly effortless prose...." Read more
"...The ending after their "breakup" is extremely quick and boring and like.. 'okay we are forever now, everything is fine, everything is forgiven'..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's chemistry and spice level, with one customer describing it as scorching and another noting the steamy scenes.
"...Wow, talk about explosive in the best way possible! Their chemistry was electric and palpable, to the extent that I could almost feel the intense..." Read more
"...Spice level is pretty good though in some scenes...." Read more
"...These two have fantastic chemistry, heated discussions and high octane sexual tension that lead to steamy exchanges...." Read more
"Very cute book and it will make you giggle. It is spicy and funny. It is enemies to lovers, but I wish it was more of a slow burn...." Read more
Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, finding it heartwarming and inspiring, with one customer noting how the characters fight their feelings throughout the story.
"...He is not only smart, caring, driven, and smitten with Gemma from the moment he lays eyes on her in a courtroom, but he also always tries to put her..." Read more
"...I did enjoy this story immensely! I find it inspiring and relatable about a woman sticking it out in a very male-dominated field...." Read more
"...These two have fantastic chemistry, heated discussions and high octane sexual tension that lead to steamy exchanges...." Read more
"...It is spicy and funny. It is enemies to lovers, but I wish it was more of a slow burn...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the depth of the book, with some finding it intelligent while others find it boring.
"...He is not only smart, caring, driven, and smitten with Gemma from the moment he lays eyes on her in a courtroom, but he also always tries to put her..." Read more
"...I love how Gemma is strong, sarcastic, determined, and assertive, while still able to be vulnerable and learn to trust...." Read more
"...The ending after their "breakup" is extremely quick and boring and like.. 'okay we are forever now, everything is fine, everything is forgiven'..." Read more
"...One thing was for certain, Ben is a sharp and intelligent man, he sees everything with razor perception, so this person would have to keep him on..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025i love romance books. i do. my biggest gripe with them is that people miscommunicate often and it drags on forever. no one has adult communication skills.
while there are a lot of secrets and miscommunication in this as the two characters try to figure things out, i appreciate the fact that the idiocy doesn’t last like 3 chapters. it’s not perfect but at least one of the main characters forces the other to be honest about what’s going on within a reasonable time.
the characters and dialogue were engaging, the story was solid. if you liked the hating game you should def check this one out.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025I’d say 90% of my KU reviews are three stars.
Some are a generous three, and it because so many of these are ok at best.
The FMC, Gemma has some serious daddy issues, and she’s constantly battling the old boys club. Add in a guy that did her dirty, and she’s constantly on edge and battling that inner voice that says to guard herself. It’s a bit much, but the MMC is just endearing to me.
Ben is a d!ck, but a nice d!ck. I like him. He does his best to ease Gemma’s doubts and insecurities. He also is a man who knows what he wants. The third act breakup (rather, she runs) is another one that is easily talked through.
There is just something about the MMC that takes this book from a three to a four star review. I enjoyed the read.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2022I am not sure how it is possible (since the previous two books were essentially perfect), but this series somehow keeps getting better and better! At this point, I am convinced that Elizabeth O'Roark can do no wrong, because every single time I read one of her stories, I immediately fall in love with the snarky, damaged, and complex characters that she creates.
I did not think anyone could beat Josh from "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" — who was the perfect blend of grumpy and protective when it came to his feelings for Drew — but Ben Tate has officially ascended to the top of the podium. He is not only smart, caring, driven, and smitten with Gemma from the moment he lays eyes on her in a courtroom, but he also always tries to put her needs first and shows patience with her insecurities. As for Gemma, she is a perfectly imperfect heroine who takes no prisoners, works twice as hard as everyone around her, and has such a big heart (especially for women who have been mistreated), so it's easy to see why Ben was infatuated with her right away. I loved reading about such a strong, ambitious, and intelligent female protagonist, and I admired Gemma's determination to challenge the "boys' club" at her firm.
Ben and Gemma were great characters on their own, but together? Wow, talk about explosive in the best way possible! Their chemistry was electric and palpable, to the extent that I could almost feel the intense passion and yearning between them as they tossed insults back and forth. I have said it several times before but I will gladly say it again: Elizabeth O'Roark is the queen of banter, and "The Devil You Know" has just cemented this fact, because so many of Ben and Gemma's jibes toward each other were hilarious and pure gold. It's clear from the beginning that Ben and Gemma's mutual verbal mistreatment is actually just a fun game between them, and in the latter character's case, it also serves as her way of pretending like she does not want him. This is probably one of the most fiery couples that O'Roark has ever written, and I am here for it! Now I am really looking forward to the next book about Graham and Keeley, who was such a cool side character (especially since I can relate to her love of junk food). These two seem like complete opposites, so I cannot wait to see what O'Roark has in mind for them.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024I have loved all the books in this series, but this one is probably my favorite! I love how Gemma is strong, sarcastic, determined, and assertive, while still able to be vulnerable and learn to trust. She reminds me of Emerson Hughes from The Summer I Destroyed You, (same author), who, along with that MMC Liam, live rent-free in my head as my all-time favorite book couple!! And Ben is such a perfect MMC; he obviously wants Gemma to trust him and wants a future with her, but is trying to navigate the long game in a complicated situation. I cheered when we found out what he was arrested for, and I loved the small-town-disaster trip he gave her in the epilogue! I love that her mother was in an improved situation by the end of the book, and that Gemma didn’t allow herself to be pushed to work for her dad’s firm. I wish we could’ve seen some sort of retribution or consequences for the members of her old firm, especially Kyle (I HOPE he doesn’t get a happily ever after🤬!!), but I suppose it would’ve been unrealistic to have every single piece resolved perfectly. I loved seeing characters from other books in the series, it was like saying hello to old friends, and it makes me want to go back and read their stories again!!
Top reviews from other countries
- Susan GignacReviewed in Canada on September 6, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars I love your sense of humour!
I loved this touching story which brought me lots of laughter (I peed in my pad at one point) and sadness where Kleenex were needed. I love your writing style and how much discrimination still exists in this world.
Sue G
- Anna P.Reviewed in India on June 23, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars I'd sell my soul for Ben Tate
I’ll be very honest, it took me a bit to remember where I’d heard the name Ben Tate before, but once it registered, everything just fell into place. But even if you’ve not read the previous two books in the series, this one works perfectly well as a standalone. And if you have read the first two, then you are going to love this one because my god it was so beautiful.
In The Devil You Know, Elizabeth O’Roark tackles a topic that is common and frustrating, but she does it pretty well. I feel like tons of readers will relate to this and understand the struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated workplace, because this book takes on harassment, misogyny and even the #MeToo movement, while at the same time weaving it into a gorgeous romance between the two leads that by the end of it you might feel slightly hungover. But in all the good ways, of course.
I have a thing for strong, bada** and powerful women taking men down one day at a time and O’Roark does that with all the books in this series. But I think Gemma’s level of sass, bada**ery and determination might just be my favourite. As a lawyer with a well established firm in LA, Gemma’s working towards making partner and being the only woman at that level. But there are more than enough obstacles standing in her way. Not just the man she considers her rival and archnemesis, but literally every man who is already a partner. But that doesn’t stop Gemma, no. She’s going to get that partner position no matter what it takes, even if it means staring her bosses in the face when things go completely wrong. But on the other side, Gemma’s history with her parents divorce and her obsession with Hallmark movies shows you how determined she is to not just stand to the side and let everyone else do the work. She was the perfect balance of every heroine I’ve read and I think that’s what really drew me to her.
And then there’s Ben Tate. I was a little disappointed that we didn’t get his POV, because after we got Josh’s side in The Devil and The Deep Blue Sea, I figured we’d see more male perspective. However, the story still flows and works perfectly without it. So I’m not complaining, just…observing, I guess? Anyway, Ben. I loved that there was so much more to Ben than meets the eye, and we learned about him and discovered things about him as Gemma does and that lended to that mystery about him right from the start. I liked that even through Gemma’s eyes, he comes across as slightly complex and he’s got a lot going for him that we don’t get to know all at once. Which was strangely endearing.
Their relationship is hot. Not just the steam (which is fantastic), but the chemistry. As rivals competing for the partnership position, Gemma and Ben are constantly going to head to head on cases and different things. And that banter, that back and forth, the tension and the burning lust and desire really amps everything up. Honestly, I could spend forever just writing a review about the banter, because it was fantastic. It was snappy, cutting, funny and entertaining. It gave such insight into these characters too and that was probably one of my favourite things about it.
I didn’t want this book to end, so I tried to drag it out, but at the same time, it was just so brilliant, it was hard to put down! Elizabeth O’Roark has done it again and I am absolutely and completely in love with her writing, her mind and I cannot wait to see what comes next!
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Zaza - Forum Boulevard des PassionsReviewed in France on August 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellente romance de bureau !
Mais qu'est-ce que j'aime les romans d'Elizabeth O'Roark !
J'ai été conquise par ce 3ème tome (oui, &H a fait l'impasse sur la trad du tome 2 ..., qui est au demeurant très bon également), tant au niveau de la construction de la romance, que par le sujet central développé par l'autrice ou le développement des personnages.
Gemma est une femme ambitieuse, qui souhaite plus que tout crever le plafond de verre et s'asseoir à la même table que celle des hommes. Son but ultime ? Décrocher la position d'associée dans le cabinet d'avocats pour lequel elle bosse depuis deux ans. Seulement, dans un milieu aussi masculin et macho, elle devra franchir de nombreux obstacles. J'ai aimé toute cette partie du roman, c'était passionnant de suivre les journées (interminables) de boulot de Gemma, qui va devoir faire équipe avec Ben, un avocat associé du cabinet, qu'elle déteste de toute son âme.
Il y a un vrai feu entre eux, une énergie électrique qui stimule Gemma tout autant qu'elle l'agace, ça crépite vraiment très fort, et ça rend leur attirance vraiment électrisante. Elizabeth O'Roark est vraiment très forte pour ce genre de dynamique dans une relation amoureuse, et ce qui est très bien fait c'est que une fois que Gemma et Ben deviennent amants, rien ne change entre eux, c'est toujours aussi piquant et électrique.
Le contraste entre la Gemma du boulot et la Gemma ultra fan de téléfilms Hallmark pourrait être bancale, mais j'ai trouvé ça marrant, surtout que Ben joue le jeu, et ça donne une autre dimension au personnage. Et Ben ... Ah Ben ... quel homme ! Quelle patience, quelle douceur ! Ben, c'est un roc, la force tranquille en costume trois pièces, un mec à ranger dans la catégorie book boyfriends ! Je confesse avoir fondu dans une flaque de swoon devant plusieurs de ses attentions ... ♥
Voilà donc un excellent roman, qui est un peu trop passé sous les radars à mon goût, c'est bien dommage que cette autrice ne soit pas plus mise avant car ses livres sont toujours très bien construits, avec des personnages et des messages forts !
- ElisaReviewed in Germany on March 30, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Loved it! Best one in the series
- Helena MarijicReviewed in Australia on January 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this!!
I was going to say Ben is my fave in this book series so far but then i remembered Hayes and the I remembered Josh and how they both were in their books so I can’t choose now. But I love these books so far and love this writer.