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To Break A Devil: A Dark Bully Romance Kindle Edition

by Lilah E. Noir (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

She humiliated me eight years ago.
Now, she will pay for her sins.

Sage Phoenix was the bane of my existence. That tattooed tease with a short skirt and body made for sin drove me crazy from the moment I met her.

I loathed her, and yet she woke up my deepest, most shameful carnal desires.

I had a mind of logic and order until she turned the tables on me and left me behind, broken and in disgrace.

It’s a hot summer night in the city when our paths cross again.
I'm no longer the boy she seduced in high school. I grew smarter, stronger... and I have all the tools to break her.

She pushed me way too far. Once we're all alone in her rundown tattoo parlor, Sage will have no choice but to submit to my revenge.

There is just one problem... I'm still crazy for her.

Can I resist her? Who will win the ultimate battle of wills?

This is a standalone novella with HFN, no cheating, and no cliffhanger. It's a dark tale and a twisted second chance romance of two former high school enemies.
The book contains steamy situations, scenes of violence and is intended for a mature audience. It is not a safe story.
All the characters are over 18 years old.

Author's Note: The story was was originally published in 2016 under the name The Brat With The Phoenix Tattoo. It's the same story, only with improved editing and a new title.

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    August 29, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01L9UIONE
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 29, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

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Lilah E. Noir

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Lilah E. Noir is an author of erotic novels and psychological stories with an edge and a dark vibe to them. Her work has elements of taboo, seduction, different aspects of the BDSM lifestyle, with a touch of romance and tenderness.

If you love flawed characters, submissive alpha females, unconventional dominant heroes, angst, emotional darkness, lots of kinky sex scenes her books might be your kind of pleasure.

Sign up for Lilah's newsletter if all that sounds seductive to you - http://lilahenoir.com/subscribe-get-free-story/.

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Customers find this book to be a page-turner with a steamy story, with one review noting its complex BDSM narrative. They appreciate its dark tone and readability, with one customer describing it as well-written.

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6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a steamy page-turner that flows well and is a great read in its genre, with one customer highlighting its complex BDSM narrative.

"...This is a very dark and sizzling story which is basically a revenge scene that had been building for years...." Read more

"This BDSM tale is more complex than most of what seems to be out there in the genre. By turns sweet, cruel, dark, and touching, it is never boring...." Read more

"Wow, this was quite some story. It grabbed me by my conservative, old, nerve endings and shook me all about...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. Most of the books I’ve read lately are a little too lame in the sub/dom relationship...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the dark tone of the book.

"...For what this book purports to be, it has done its job. This is a very dark and sizzling story which is basically a revenge scene that had been..." Read more

"...By turns sweet, cruel, dark, and touching, it is never boring...." Read more

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  • Linda Reads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark revenge BDSM scene
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021
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    Warning: There is dubious consent in the main scene, raw and gritty BDSM
    It sometimes bothers me that people review based on the negative feelings aroused by the book rather than the product produced. For what this book purports to be, it has done its job. This is a very dark and sizzling story which is basically a revenge scene that had been building for years. Well-written, well-edited, page-turner steamy story.
    For over 8 years Paul Skyler has been fantasizing about Phoenix, the girl he tutored in HS and on this particular day he had his plan for his revenge. While at work he is jokingly called “Paul the Cyborg” but what they don’t know is his Dom alter ego. Oh. My. Word. The author begins with one of Paul’s fantasies!!! We’re prepared when Sage Phoenix enters the picture after Paul accidentally finds her again. Get ready for a wild ride…
    I loved it. If you like dubcon with lots of sizzle that ends with an HFN, minimum, read this book! I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through Booksprout.
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  • Eleemosynary
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cruel, sweet, dark, touching
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2017
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    This BDSM tale is more complex than most of what seems to be out there in the genre. By turns sweet, cruel, dark, and touching, it is never boring. Sage and Paul have a history of mutual torment as teens that comes back with a vengeance when Paul spots Sage after many years. The first person point of view from Paul’s perspective is quite effective, and the flashbacks were far more emotionally affecting than I anticipated. As for technical execution, there are a few errors, but not enough to detract from the enjoyment of the work. And if you’re looking for heat, the author brings it. Overall, well done. Looking forward to the sequel.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting new story!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016
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    What excites me about this story, is that we're seeing the author step out of her comfort zone and try new things. Her characters are new and fresh, complex and challenging. A lot of the action in the books focuses on activities she had declared off limits in other works. What I really enjoy about this story is her use of subtlety in developing the characters. There are some recurring themes, for example the heroine has a hang up that I've seen before in other works by this author. I wish we had gotten a chance to get to know the heroine better, but hopefully we'll get that in the sequels.
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  • Laine
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sexy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018
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    OK quick read.
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  • InTheKnow
    2.0 out of 5 stars ehhh mild bdsm
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
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    This book was a little confusing, at first. The POVs were not as distinguishable as I would have expected.
    Still,, mild bdsm. not hardcore like I had
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  • Rea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hot, Steamy and a Compelling Story to Boot
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017
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    Wow, this was quite some story. It grabbed me by my conservative, old, nerve endings and shook me all about. I was prepared for the domination, the explicit content and the hot, steamy, action by the warning at the front of the book. But this was so much more than just a salacious book focusing on BDSM. It was a fascinating tale of two people changed by an event between them during their high-school years. I really enjoyed this story and hope to read more of Paul and Sage in the future.
    A great read in its genre.
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  • Pandora Spocks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Twisted Tale of Revenge
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2016
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    Paul is a man set on revenge. More specifically, he's obsessed with the idea of doling out payback to Sage Phoenix, the girl who took his V-card back in high school and left him humiliated. When he happens to spy her working in her own tattoo shop, he sets his plan in motion. But there are unforeseen complications; nothing is ever that simple.

    The Brat with the Phoenix Tattoo is the first book in a new series by Lilah E. Noir. It's sexy as hell and completely intriguing--can't wait for the next one! Highly recommended!
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  • Rae from CLBC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Revenge is a dish best served hot…
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021
    To Break A Devil by Lilah E. Noir starts off letting you know loud and proud what it's going to be presenting, and that is a dark BDSM romance in short novella form. The story centers around revenge. Paul suffered what he considers a humiliation at the hands of Sage their senior year of high school. Since that day, he has dreamt of nothing but inflicting pain, forcing Sage to suffer the same shame. She’d beg for release when he teased her; she’d submit, she’d be defiled, and she'd succumb. What Paul did not realize is that the old adage, “the best laid plans” often rings true. While Sage fits the submissive role perfectly, he quickly discovers that he might not want just one night, this might be forever.

    Overally, this was a well written little erotic short story. I could have used a little more descriptions when it came to the actual sex. Some acts are very graphically described and others a little more vague. I give Noir absolute kudos for her research into the BDSM culture. Either she’s familiar with the community, is a practitioner, or just good at her research. I think she was spot on with some areas such as aftercare, dub-con, props, toys, etc.

    While the book is a dark romance, and some of the aspects are borderline violence laced, the main character is aware of the boundaries and in a couple instances begs forgiveness for bending a few of the hardline rules. He displays guilt for not being as outwardly obvious about his intent, which is refreshing for this genre. Sage is described as a well versed submissive who while surprised at the new and improved Paul, has some secrets of her own when it comes to their past.

    If you are looking for a quick tie me up..i mean pick me up this one’s a definite recommend.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Booktravert
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hot
    Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2021
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    This is one hot and sexy story. I'd consider it a novella due to length and minimal character development but a very enjoyable one. This is dark and involves BDSM so if that is something you are into, you will enjoy it!
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  • clare burns
    2.0 out of 5 stars NOTHING SAFE SANE AND CONSENTUAL HERE
    Reviewed in Australia on October 9, 2018
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    While the famale in the story gets sexually turned on by what is done to her......in the end it is just plain rape. This is not a dom and his sub - there is nothing safe sane and consentual here, it's just a man who is indulging a grudge from a teenage slight and using it as an excuse to abuse a woman. This isn't a relationship, this isn't even a quickie or a scene, it's a man taking control from a woman without discussing or consent.
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  • LN Bayne
    4.0 out of 5 stars BE PREPARED
    Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2018
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    When I first started reading this story my stomach sank. There were run on sentences, fragments and sentences that needed commas. I found it difficult to read. I love Lilah Noir’s books and I didn’t want to have to give her two stars. Then the book picked up, I became engaged with the characters and storyline. Apparently Lilah plans three more stories but I like how this one ends. It is a HFN not a HEA. Be warned this is a dark BDSM. Don’t buy it if you don’t like BDSM and dark stories.
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