The novel follows a modern‑day Faustian bargain that is set against a gritty urban backdrop, blending psychological horror with a thriller’s pacing. O‑Roark uses a dual‑timeline structure to juxtapose the protagonist’s present‑day crisis with a historic “deal” that echoes through generations.
What follows is a hilarious, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance filled with sharp-witted banter, palpable tension, and an emotional depth that has captivated thousands of readers. Underneath Hayes's grumpy exterior lies a heart broken by a betrayal a decade earlier, and Tali finds herself torn between her hatred for his arrogance and a growing desire to heal his wounds. A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O-Roark EPUB PDF
| | Details | | :--------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Author | Elizabeth O’Roark | | Series | The Devils (also known as The Grumpy Devils), Book #1 | | Genre | Contemporary Romance, Enemies-to-Lovers, Workplace Romance | | Tropes | Grumpy/Sunshine, Slow Burn, Forced Proximity, British Hero | | Main Characters | Hayes Flynn (a British, grumpy plastic surgeon) & Tali (his temporary, sharp-witted assistant) | | Page Count | Approx. 288–336 pages | | Publication | August 10, 2021 | | Goodreads Rating | 4.3 stars (from over 70k ratings) | | Top Reviews Praise | "Better than The Hating Game" for its banter and chemistry. | The novel follows a modern‑day Faustian bargain that
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