Loved this book a must read as are all of her other works. Her characters are on another level and her worlds and story telling is out of this world. Pick up this book and this author and read them

An entertaining read that held my attention from start to finish. I didn't feel a particular connection to the characters but enjoyed the plot.

I'm sorry I was not able to read and review this book before it was archived due to serious health issues.

Overall the story was intriguing. It had slow moments but it got me hooked . Am happy that I finished it .

I really should know better than to pick up a book by Rachel Caine with the intention to read just one chapter before bed because the next thing I know the sun is coming up, and I’m trying to decide between getting a few hours sleep or starting the next book in the series.

Devil’s Bargain introduces Jazz Callender, a disgraced ex cop who receives a too-good-to-be-true offer from an elite New York law firm acting on behalf of an unnamed client. In exchange for funding her own private detective agency, Jazz must partner with a stranger, ex spook Lucia Garza, and carry out the occasional task for them, no questions asked.

Devil’s Bargain is a fast paced, action packed thriller with a paranormal twist.

Caine gives us two kick@ss heroines who complement each other both personally and professionally. Jazz is impulsive and rebellious, while Lucía is analytical and decisive. They each have their own reasons for accepting the offer from Gabriel, Pike, and Laskins, though neither are willing to let their employer’s secrets stand indefinitely.

Supporting characters include Manny Glickman, an ex cop and tech genius with his own demons, and James Borden, Gabriel, Pike, and Laskins representative, who serves as a love interest for Jazz. Jazz’s former partner Ben McCarthy also has a passive role as the catalyst for Jazz agreeing to the deal, and her emotional state.

The mystery surrounding the firm, and their client, begins to unravel about halfway through the book, introducing the paranormal element. It’s an interesting idea that Jazz and Lucía struggle to accept, even as it grows increasingly more difficult to dismiss. I think it’s quite an original concept, I understood the characters disbelief but thought the the idea was plausible and intriguing.

Even though it’s one of Rachel Caine’s earliest published books, Devil’s Bargain is almost as polished as her later work, much of which I also love. I really enjoyed the combination of mystery, thriller, paranormal and romance in this book, and I’m eager to start the next, though as there is just the one, I’m hoping Devil’s Due won’t leave me hanging.

Sorry, but this title did not hold my interest. Therefore I never read it completely and never truly reviewed it because of that.

I requested Devil's Bargain by Rachel Caine for review but didn't get a chance to read it. I had issues with my e-reader and lost all of my galleys. By the time the issue was resolved and I was able to transfer files, the book had been archived. I thank you for giving me access to the book and apologize for not being able to review it for you.

Not up to Rachel's usual standards but still an enjoyable read.

*I didn't get around to reading and reviewing this title.*