Deal with the Devil (Forge Trilogy Book 1)

FIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ HOT! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 “You think a man like me wants anything that comes easy? I like the hunt. The chase. The challenge. That’s what drives a man like me.” WOW! Meghan March has done it again. The New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author has released the first book in a new trilogy that absolutely left me with my jaw on the ground and unable to function after I finished reading Deal with the Devil. This is my favorite March book since Ruthless King released. In a word, this billionaire romance was exceptional. In order to avoid spoilers, this review will be short. You’re welcome! 😉 “…my knees shake as I rise from my seat. I bet myself and I lost. I’ve done a million reckless things in my life. BASE jumping in Italy. Skydiving in Dubai. Sneaking into a royal wedding, just to prove that I could. But never something so reckless as this.” Deal with the Devil is EVERYTHING I love about a book by Meghan March. Suspenseful, spectacularly sexy, with amazing characters and set in Ibiza and the exquisite waters of the Mediterranean, this dual perspective romance was absolutely spellbinding—I simply count not put it down if I tried. Meghan painstakingly penned a story that draws you in from the very first line and continues to hold you captive until the last. I felt like the pace was absolutely perfect. The suspense of this one kept me on my toes right up until the queen of cliffhangers struck again. Only this time, I really did lob my kindle at the conclusion--even knowing it was coming because Meghan is known for her cliffhangers. Honestly?! I question my sanity waiting for the release of Luck of the Devil, no joke! It. Can. Not. Get. Here. Soon. Enough!!! Forge and Indie’s chemistry damn near ignited my kindle—its powerful and nearly tangible right from the very beginning. Jericho Forge is demanding and delicious, a dirty talking a$$hole that I absolutely loved! India Baptiste (Indie) is independent, feisty and ballsy—my favorite brand of romance heroine. They battle for dominance over one another, all while being irrevocably drawn to the other the way a moth is to a flame. Meghan did a phenomenal job on their characters and weaving a story that I never found to be predictable. Do not wait to read this book!! …”I’d rather be on the deck of one of my ships, at the mercy of the open ocean, instead of surrounded by flashing lights and grating chimes indicating someone just won or lost a fortune.” “One corner of his mouth curls up, and it’s like the hand-painted ceilings of the casino cracked open and light shined down from the heavens. A half smile from Jericho Forge does more than unleash heat. My nipp1es peak against the bodice of my dress, and without a bra, there’s nothing I can do to hide my body’s traitorous reaction to him.” Read on behalf of Spellbound Stories

“RELEASE THE KRAKEN” takes on a whole new meaning, and Meghan March is finally back! Just drop the mic on this one … Guess this means it’s time for me to eat crow after being down on her last 3 trilogies. This book, however, was pure pleasure – like having popcorn in one hand and cotton candy in the other … just relax, gorge, and enjoy. I’ve been desperately waiting for author’s mojo to return and seriously needed something special to jump-start my love for her the way I felt about the Beneath series. And, believe me, this one is it. Exotic locales, a life-threatening situation, a strong-willed damsel in distress, GREAT banter, fast-pacing, humor and tension, a solid cast of side characters, PLUS a pair of MCs that finally made me sit up and take notice. It almost feels like a serio-comic caper plus much more, and I’m downright giddy over it. This trilogy gets off to a crackling start with a high stakes poker game in the Mediterranean. But things don’t go as planned. Jericho Forge is a very unique billionaire with an upscale, modern pirate edge to him. Urbane and rough at the same time – he’s the epitome of a well-defined alpha, but bursting with mystery and motives. It’s pointless to explain his many assets here, so just dive in. India aka Indy is a world-class poker player with street smarts and an even smarter mouth, but badly in need of a big windfall for secret reasons. Every step she takes, her dire situation worsens. Indy NEEDS something from Jericho, and Jericho WANTS something from her. Together, they’re outrageous and combustible. And we’ve barely scratched the surface of what makes Jericho tick and what his game is. The icing on the cake is a couple of possible villains on both sides, and Indy’s younger sister with no filter and the best lines. My eyes couldn’t read this book fast enough. None of that mired-down bog of boredom that happens when characters are stuck in a monologue loop in their heads in this story. Nope. Every thought, every conversation, every action, every scene moves the story along toward a nail-biting unknown. The shifting dynamics of the characters and crazy situation constantly took me off-guard, and the scenes with Jericho and Indy just kept winding the tension and sexual chemistry tighter. You’ll lose your mind over Jericho and live vicariously through Indy. No second-guessing. No predictability. There’s a ton of “button pushing” on both sides and it’s going to be a bumpy ride in this series with never a dull moment. Can’t read LUCK OF THE DEVIL (book 2) fast enough. If you’ve been on the fence lately about Meghan March, jump off quick and read this book ASAP.

NO SPOILERS! Meghan March killed it with the first installment in the Forge Trilogy! Deal with the Devil had mystery, sexiness, suspense, intrigue, and so much more. The Forge Trilogy is my new favorite addiction, and I can’t wait to devour the next installment, Luck of the Devil! Meghan March excels at writing romantic suspense, and her writing style and the amazing and addicting new world she created in Deal with the Devil, were outstanding, and I fell head over heels in love with everything. I was sucked into the intriguing and entertaining plot from the very beginning, and was hooked until the last page. I loved the suspense, all of the twists and turns, and being on the edge of my seat. Meghan March blew my mind with Deal with the Devil, and the ending left me dying to find out what happens next. The characters were phenomenal, and I loved loved loved them so much. Jericho Forge was my favorite kind of Meghan March hero. He was a dominating alpha with more to him than met the eye, and I can't wait to delve deeper into his character in the rest of the trilogy. India Baptiste was also my favorite kind of March heroine. She was a sassy, outspoken spitfire with a heart of gold and a lot of guts and bravery. Together, Jericho and India were perfection. I loved their personalities and smoking hot chemistry together, and how their relationship progressed throughout. I loved reading the book from both Jericho and India’s point of view, and all of their banter and interactions with each other. The first part of Jericho and India’s story was full of surprises and unexpected plot twists, and I can’t wait to read more about them in Luck of the Devil. Deal with the Devil was a mysterious, sexy, intriguing, suspenseful, and addicting intro to the Forge Trilogy, and I would HIGHLY recommend it! Meghan March definitely has another hit series on her hands, and I can’t wait to read the rest of Jericho and India’s story in the remaining two books in the Forge Trilogy!

Smart and provocative, Meghan March has successfully delivered readers their newest obsession, and his name is Jericho Forge. Holy Hotness!! Deal with the Devil in my opinion is the perfect jump off to a must read series! It checks off all my 5 star qualifications: intrigue, suspense, undeniable chemistry, multi faceted characters, sassy, sexy, and a story line that can't help but make you see the exact picture the author paints for you. If you are a new reader of Meghan March or have been reading her library over the years; once you read Deal with the Devil you will know in the deepest parts of you that this is her best book to date! Just from the blurb itself, you're compelled to do whatever it takes to start reading. I don't want to give the plot away so I am going to be vague on purpose. From the very first word to each description of the characters nothing is as it seems and everyone is holding onto their cards not ready to reveal the truth to their hand. As I was reading, I kept finding myself being led down different avenues of thinking constantly being surprised in the twists of the plot. I instantly fell in love with Jericho Forge and his smug alpha attitude. But what was a bigger surprise is that I was just as enamored with India Baptiste. She came out swinging and in charge of her own rules. I love a smart, strong counterpart female to an alpha jerk. When a story delivers the way its meant to and blends these two types together the anticipation and chemistry is off the charts hot and Meghan March wrote these characters flawlessly not skimping on any details, purposely leaving her readers hooked and wanting more. At the time of posting this review, book 2, Luck of the Devil, scheduled release is 22 days away and you best believe I am counting down those days. I am not above stalking Ms. March's social media pages to ensure that I know exactly when this baby publishes!! So for now have a little dance with the devil.

Meghan March is one of my most favorite authors and I devour everything she writes. Her stories are always intriguing, fast paced page turners that keep me glued to my seat until I read the very last word. And in the end, I am always left wanting more. Her heroes are always strong alpha males that will do anything in their power to win the hearts of the women they have fallen for and protect them with everything they have. And her heroines are smart and strong willed women who won't allow anyone to dictate their lives. They prefer to save themselves than to be saved. But they will allow the men they love to be their equal partners. So it is not a surprise that I am always super excited to get my hands on each new book Meghan March releases. But I have to say, with Deal With the Devil, I think Meghan March surpassed even her best work up till now. I have to say, I think this is one of my very favorite works of Meghan March up till now. There is just something so intriguing about a woman being one of the best in a nearly purely male dominated sport (in case poker is considered a sport). And India is exactly that. She is known as Queen Midas in the poker world. And that describes her to a "t". She is confident and independent and there hasn't been a man who could step toe to toe with her and win. Or at least that's true until she meets Jericho Forge. The one man who sets her blood boiling and not only she cannot resist his charm and dirty mouth. Jericho and India's relationship starts as a means to an end. Each one of them as an agenda. But we all know what happens with those best laid plans. They never turn out as they are supposed to. And in the midst of danger, lies and heated arguments, the spark between India and Jericho grows into something more with every passing day. And if you are a fan of audio books, be sure to check the audio version. It is just delicious with Joe Arden narrating of Forge and Erin Mallon as India. I was lucky enough to get the audio book for a review and I can honestly say that it's the best one I've listened to in a while. So, in a few words, this book is a must read. Whether you want to get your hands on the audio, e-book or paperback version, I am sure you won't regret it. But keep in mind that this is not a standalone and there is quite the cliffie in the end of the book. So be prepared ;) I voluntarily listened and reviewed an advanced audio copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Oh my word..... Meghan March, you did it again, with so much flare, intrigue, drama and mystery galore. This was definitely a great start to the 'Forge Trilogy' series. Ms. March, you keep amazing me and have me hooked on your stories every single time I purchase one of your books, and this series have me craving more and more of the 'Forge Trilogy'. Indy finds herself in a desperate situation trying to save her sister Summer, from a faith unimaginable due to her recklessness. Unable to disclose what's happening behind the scenes, at the risk of the kind of retribution that will be dealt, she comes up with a plan to get what she needs to save her. But nothing has prepared her for Forge's interference with her plan to get the funds she need to rescue her sister. Now she finds herself at a crossroads between a rock and a hard place, and not sure how to maneuver her way out of the storm that is 'Forge', blowing her way. Forge does not like to be kept in the dark, and feels like there is something underhanded going on that involves Bastien, his nemesis, and the men he will stop at nothing to crush beneath his feet. A spoiled, self-centered, titled and cruel wretch like Bastien does not deserve happiness, after the things he has done, and worst is what he took from Forge. So it is Forge's plan to see him suffer and left to rot, even if it takes him a lifetime to claim retribution. So when Forge found out that Bastien is hung up on Indy, he does everything in his power to claim her for himself. The problem is, has he bitten off more than he can chew? Is Bastien lying about his new revelation to Indy about Forge's reasons for marriage?

Sometimes ya just gotta sit back and say damnnnnn. Imagine your head shaking side to side, a glint in your eye, smile on your face and you are just thinking to yourself...damnnnn. Well, that was my world after reading Deal with the Devil. Meghan March has put together such a great story about two people who are adversaries in one arena, but as they leave that playing field, they are drawn to each other in amazingly unusual ways. Set in the French Riviera, there is more at stake than just winnings at a poker table and how this plays out is anyone’s guess. Jericho Forge, the man behind this series. Is strong, bold, powerful and the ultimate Alpha male, complete with billions. Nothing has ever stopped him from accomplishing what he sets out for, and nothing ever will. His success has come from not only knowing his opponent, but knowing what his opponent is subject to do before they do it. India Baptiste is as power an alpha as the men she sits across from at those gambling tables. Strong, beautiful, and extremely calculating, she is a success story at every turn of her day. Her ability to observe and adapt have allowed her to live well. But India has issues that have her taxing her skills in ways she has never done before. What good can come from a partnership when you are not sure the devil is on your side? Actually is that even possible? One of my favorite lines in this story is “At least I’m the devil you know!” Trust me, you wanna read this story to see how that turns out. This is a Meghan March story, and because of that, beware of the twist and turns that can show up as fast as the turning of the page. I now can definitely call Meghan the Queen of Cliffhangers cause she sure as heck left me sitting her wagging my tail… or as I said earlier...saying damnnnn. Wonderful Job Megan and well worth the five star rating I give as I sit here on baited breath waiting on the next installment.

4.5 stars for - Deal With the Devil - book one in the Forge Trilogy by Meghan March. I freely admit I went into this story a bit skeptical of another trilogy about a dangerous man but I promise you that is the only similarity you will find! This story has a bit of everything from the forbidden to the scandalous and all things in between in the ways only Meghan can write for us. Starting out in the beautiful city of Ibiza and quickly traveling throughout the Mediterranean this is one adventure you won’t want to miss. India Baptiste is a poker player extraordinaire, who has made a name for herself in the poker community by pulling winning hands out of nowhere. Growing up I’m less than stellar conditions taught her to provide for herself and her little sister and trust no one. Therefore when she gets word that her sister is in trouble she will stop at nothing to save her, even if it means making a deal with a man she barely knows let alone trusts. Jerichco Forge is a self-made man whom others fear and respect. He makes no apologies for what he does and indulges in the finer things but he isn’t so far removed from his adolescence that he refuses to get his hands dirty either. Forge holds a grudge against the man that killed his mentor and revels in destroying him piece by piece. So when he is given the opportunity to exact his plans on the murderer, the beautiful woman sitting next to him at a poker game becomes collateral damage as he ups the stakes and puts it all on the line. He finds himself intrigued and delighted in equal measure doing and feeling things he never has before. Things are just getting started between India and Forge so I can’t wait until book two!

I'm not surprised in the slightest that I was 'consumed' by yet another phenomenal book by Meghan March. Her writing style, the way she weaves a story with details and describes steamy scenes is out-of-this-world. Jericho Forge is unlike any of her other alpha-male, possessive, all-consuming and, let's face it, gorgeously dangerous characters. He's a force to be reckoned with; an unstoppable hurricane who gets everything he wants - but will he really get the one thing - or should I say person - he actually needs and craves above all else? India - if that's is even her real name - is my spirit animal. She's witty, feisty, rebellious, possessive (as much as Jericho!), loyal and, to top it all off, a temptress. There are a lot of similarities to be found with Meghan's other heroines, but India is one-of-a-kind. Trust me. She will fight, deceive, negotiate, bargain and surrender in order to protect the people she loves. Will Jericho end up being one of those people though? Book 1 in the trilogy, as suspected, left us holding our breaths to see how the story unfolds. I expected it - somewhat- but I definitely wasn't prepared for it. As Meghan said, the trilogy will be unlike anything she's written so far and she certainly didn't disappoint. Not that she ever does.

Great start to the trilogy. Great read

Ok this will be short and sweet because I need to get to the next book and see justwhere Jericho and Indy end up!!! Jericho is sexy and infuriating and enamored with the way that Indy has him tied up in knots pushing him out of his comfort zone! Indy just wants things to be right in her world and will do whatever it takes to ensure her family is safe even if it means a deal with the devil........what she didn't anticipate is the unrelenting feelings she has for Jericho to come to rattle all her usual rational decision making. Then she is swayed by the evil Bastien.......uugggghhhhh I need more!!!!!!

Can not be better! I could not put the book down until the end! Forge is so mysterious, sexy and powerful! And a really love India way to reach things... she is brave and also mysterious! They are equal but at the same time time so different! I really enjoy this book! I’m now starting the book 2 !

Ten stars if I could give them. Best book I've read a book you won't forget you've read. I adore Forge and of course totally envious of India. What a great pair they make. The sizzling heat in this book will burn your fingers as you turn the pages. I hate cliffhangers especially when I can't read the following book in the trilogy. If you haven't jumped on the I love Meghan March bus yet you definitely will when you read this book. Great story with so many possibilities for book 2 I really truly cannot wait. Thank you Meghan truly great book!!😍