Despite the Devil
They Loved Collection Book 1

Shawna James

Average Rating 8/10 (1 Review)

Stephanie gazed at Andrew’s clean-shaven, long and slender face. His dark green eyes were captivating. His brown hair was neatly combed to the side. His eyebrows were thick and kind of joined in the middle, and his nose looked even sharper from the angle at which Stephanie was now looking at him. Girl, he’s handsome! Stephanie thought, And that accent!

There they stood, both having embarrassed themselves by saying foolish things and not wanting to say anymore.

When Stephanie meets Andrew Simmons, she believes she's found the perfect man: smart, handsome, kind, and athletic. Best of all, the Norwegian former soldier is as interested in her as she is in him. But as their romance begins to blossom, Stephanie learns that Andrew’s dark past could haunt their life together. His dangerous earlier life may destroy the happiness the two of them share.

Will Stephanie and Andrew's fairytale be strong enough to resist the wickedness from Andrew’s former life?

Review by Paul Lappen (020422) Rating (8/10)

Review by Paul Lappen
Book Source: Not Known
Rating 8/10
This is the story of two people in love, who are simply trying to get through life, despite a major obstacle.

Stephanie and Andrew teach at a local college in present-day Canada. She works in the English Department. Andrew, who is blond, Norwegian and very handsome, teaches in the Athletic Department. After dating for several months, they are married. Two children soon follow. Life is good.

The obstacle comes in the form of Roberta, Andrew's ex-wife. His command of English might be less-than-fluent, because he literally did not know he was married. They are divorced, but Andrew is stuck in a very bitter custody battle over their two children, Kevin and Muffy. Roberta keeps refusing to allow a paternity test; the children may not be Andrew's. There is no joint custody arrangement. As often as is legal, Roberta is in court, demanding more and more child support from Andrew, with little evidence that the money actually gets to the children.

Andrew is forced to work longer hours to pay the legal bills and child support. Stephanie's hours at the college have been cut, so she starts an online business selling sports equipment. Something has to give between Andrew and Roberta. Does anyone "win" this emotional battle?

This is a very interesting tale of an average guy, and his loving wife, trying to do the right thing for a pair of innocent children. He is not a billionaire, or a werewolf (or a billionaire werewolf). Romance fans will enjoy it; this gets at least 4 stars.
Paul Lappen (2nd April 2022)