Devouring Sin (Rough Edges Book 3) by Matthew Dante



This story centers on Patrick and Skylar. When they meet, they have an instant attraction even though they are so different. While Devouring Sin is emotionally intense, there are parts to laugh about, especially where Skylar leaves Patrick cuffed. I have been really enjoying this series and can’t wait for the next story.

From the blurb:

Skyler (Sky) Teagan
28, damaged, burlesque dancer… that is when I’m not breaking into people’s houses or knocking them unconscious at dinner parties.

I’ll be the first to admit it. I’m damaged. I have issues. I have a lot of pent-up anger and hostility, especially when it comes to bullies or guys who try and exert their dominance over me. Take this guy Patrick for instance. Yes, he may be a scary Irish thug with an eight-pack and muscles the size of my head, but I’m the expert gymnast who knocked him unconscious and left him tied naked to his bed.

Patrick O'Maley
31, Irish, professional torturer… well, I prefer “Information Extractor”, sounds less brutish and medieval.

Hey, it’s not my fault! When a child grows up knowing only pain and betrayal, can you really blame him when he grows up to become a monster? I like pain. I’m good at making people scream. Those unlucky enough to join me in my playroom, quickly discover that there are only two ways their visit will end; one with the loss of blood and broken bones, the other with the loss of their life.

But when a secret I’ve kept hidden all these years, brings me to the City of Sin, I can’t help but face my greatest challenge; a feisty little burlesque dancer wearing a sexy mesh top and tight leather pants. Oh, don’t be fooled. Under that silky smooth skin and gorgeous blue eyes, lives a dangerous and vengeful predator. One just as damaged as me, and just as sexy.

This is a MM thriller/dark romance filled with plenty of heat, steam, violence, and mayhem.




ReedKaye's Review:

Devouring Sin is the third in the series, but it probably can be read as a standalone even though I feel like it was to my advantage to have read the previous two stories.

This story centers on Patrick and Skylar, but also Ollie. There are also characters from the previous books that contribute to this story. This story really gives the details of Patrick’s childhood after his mom left and of Skylar’s life when he was left alone. 

When they meet, they have an instant attraction even though they are so different. Patrick’s softer side starts showing and Skylar’s learning to be friends with others develops. So much comes out about Skylar’s parents and also, while all this information is coming out, more and more is being told about Patrick’s mom.  

There is actually quite a bit to laugh about, especially where Skylar leaves Patrick cuffed. In the next paragraph, there is a very serious side to the story.  

I have been really enjoying this series and can’t wait for the next story.

Rating: 5 Stars

Devouring Sin is available to buy as an ebook, paperback, or to read with Kindle Unlimited subscription.

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