do love the Cain Casey series and especially the moral ambiguity. Cain is not a nice, law abiding citizen. But although she can kill people and break laws, she does not get involved in drugs or trafficking women and she will do absolutely anything to protect her family. And her family includes blood and chosen. She has a very strong and unwavering ethic.

I think I might reread the series and develop a family tree for Cain and Emma as there are so many cousins… blame it on her Irish heritage!

In this instalment we have Cain jousting with the FBI, many of whom foolishly underestimate her. She’s also helping Finlay, and Abigail, and trying to find ‘Lucy’, the young girl from a previous story.

The way we find ourself rooting for the Casey clan is testament to Ms Vali’s excellent writing skills. She creates a credible hero in Cain and even when she’s being ‘bad’, we understand her motives. And honestly, if I were part of her clan, I’d be approaching her just like these family members do.

I’m already looking forward to the next developments. But I don’t think I’ll be sharing a cigar with anyone any time soon…

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley

This is an ongoing series about Cain Casey and her family. This series is pretty dark, because it deals with the mafia as well, but this story has a lot of spice too, and the women are the one's you want at your back when everything hits the fan and comes your way. Cain and Emma have a dynamic relationship that pulls you in even after reading about them in other books, they still pull you in. This family is strong and very tough, and always there for each other. And, from what I read at the end, it looks like there could be another book in this series, and I can't wait to read it. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends and family and look forward to what's next from this author.

Loved to see Cain and Emma back! They bring along old Friends and a few new enemies so prepare yourself for another great storyline from Ms. Vali. As always, the characters are very well developed and the story moves along at a good pace (I read this in one sitting cause I didn't want to put it down).

This arc will bring a closure to Dallas's storyline so she and Remi can finally find some peace in their life-Dallas and her sister deserve to find peace and happiness so this brought such a smile to me. Fin and Abigal's story is more focused on in this arc as well-Cain continues to help them cut ties with Abigal's ex but the plot thickens with more russian family members getting involved.

This story arc doesn't play down the FBI interaction, in fact we get a few new and some old nemeses with the organization-it's always fun to watch Cain continue to play with her food before serving up what some of them deserve.

I look forward to more of this series, given how the book ended I assume there will be more-I just hope Cain and Emma find their forever HEA but at this rate there are still more enemies to come and I will look forward to reading their journey every step of they way.

Any additions to this series is always welcome as I’m a huge fan of Cain Casey. In this book, the battles with the FBI continue and the troubles with rival gangs abound. Perfection. Some loose ends too, which I always like because it means there’s a possibility of another book. Long may more cousins appear that need Cain’s cunning to keep their family alive.

In this enjoyable eighth book of the Cain Casey “Devil” series, Vali catches up with Cain enjoying life with her family and preparing for Emma’s birthday celebration.

Cain, Muriel, Finley, and Remi are still working together to keep Dallas’s secrets buried. When the Russians exact revenge and the Kennisons disappear into thin air, Emma comes into her own as an indispensable member of the family and business.

Always three steps ahead of the bad guys, I just love how the author ties together previous characters and storylines in such clever and engaging ways.

This is another highly recommended read in the Cain Casey series, and I continue to look forward to more in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for providing a free ARC. This review is provided voluntarily.

Ali is one of my favorite authors and have yet to disappoint me. This is another well written masterpiece to the Cain Cassy saga. A loveable mobster who would do absolutely everything in her powers to protect her family and the people she loves. It's a complex story but quite gripping at the same time. Wel done Ali, Hats off to you again!!


Thank you, Bold Strokes Books, and NetGalley for this ARC.

I absolutely love this ongoing series. It's dark, it's got spice, and these women are the one's you want at your back when he'll comes your way. Cain and Emma have such a dynamic relationship that even this many books later, they still pull you in. The family is strong and takes no shit. Lesbian mafia queens? Yes please. And based on how this one ended, I'm waiting for another amazing installment.

This is the 8th book in the series, Vali added an interesting plot twist to keep me interested. In the saga. Also some of the bad people who have been out to get Cain from the beginning are finally caught and eliminated. This series is often violent when the evil people are caught do beware if this bothers you.

This entire series features Cain Casey and her wife, Emma. All of her cousins and kids are in the stories. They are all part of the Casey Clan and Cain takes care of everyone. She also pledges support to other crime families who she helps out when they are attacked.

I’d suggest reading the books in order so that you understand the relationships and events that have taken place in the past. It’s amusing to see how the FBI team that has followed Cain since day one, becomes closer to working with Cain to catch and eliminate various drug dealers, human traffickers and corrupt cops and agents.

Thanks to Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book

its well written and keeps to the theme of family. murder. and mafia

but its not the genre that i like.... mafia style books and i really tried with this book as i do like this author and what she writes but mafia style books are not what i like

I simply love this series and was so excited to see that Ms. Vali had written this 8th book in the Cain Casey Series. Each book brings more depth to the individuals and the story. Emma, Cain Casey’s wife, is especially growing into her role of the wife of the head of the family. No longer is she the sweet, young bar waitress that we were introduced to in book one. She is now the true partner in the daily operations of the family business while also raising their three children.

Their children are growing up. Hayden, their eldest child, is beginning to learn more about the family business while Hannah is a cute little girl who continues to make me smile with her antics. I would not be surprised if a fourth child is added to the brood.

The story is exciting, complex, and gripping. I like how Ms. Vali reviews what has transpired in the book during the final chapter and what we might see in the next book. Of course, I can wait and hope she writes it soon.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series. I rate The Devil You Know with 5 out of 5 stars.

I received this ARC from Bold Strokes Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Ali Vali does it again! The Cain Casey series is one of my all time favourites and if you’ve read the rest of the books, you know what to expect from this one: Cain Casey taking care of her family, Ali Vali’s style of writing, a happy ending, lots of torture and vengeance, and lots of love. I was sooo looking forward to reading this and it certainly didn’t disappoint!!!
Thanks so much for the ARC of this book!

This is the continuing (and slightly crazy) life of Cain Casey, her wife Emma, their kids, and their family/friends. Nicola from the previous book is somehow still out there (wow), and, now more Russians are introduced as well. Between them and sone very very rogue FBI Agents as well the Casey family's lives aren't exactly getting easier.

Oh, and, there are more people who get shot too. Oof. There is a bit less of Muriel and Kristin, and less Remi and Dallas, although Dallas does have a subplot. As usual there was a ton going on, but, for the most part it is all well balanced, and while there was some violence for sure, it didn't seem over excessive.

On the other hand, what Nicola and her family were into was horrendous, and Ali Vali didn't shy away from that, but, mostly it was handled in a way that was as sensitive as it could be without totally making the book toothless. Now, will there be a book 9 to finish this cliffhanger. Heh....

I have enjoyed many of Ali Vali’s books but unfortunately I have not read any of the previous seven books in the Cain Casey series. I actually own a few and put off reading them until I had access to all of the books. But I couldn’t resist requesting The Devil You Know. Vali does a great job of catching a new reader up to the characters and connections, but my enjoyment would have been enhanced if I’d read the previous books. Cain and her friends, family and enemies are complex and in my mind I imagine the author has a whole wall chart to keep the connections straight.

In this book Cain, who is the head of an Irish mobster family in New Orleans, is under attack. Some enemies are expected like the FBI that maintains constant surveillance on the family. And others like Russian mobsters are always lurking as are others who want revenge on Cain and her wife Emma. The pair are very likable and loving as they are trying to raise their kids and keep everyone under their protection safe. I don’t want to give anything away but I enjoyed Cain trying to figure out who is behind current attacks. And I liked Emma standing firmly by her side and not flinching when things got tough. Now I’m more determined than ever to finish adding to my collection of books so I can binge the whole series. (4.5 Stars)

And we're back...with Cain, Emma, the children, Remi, Dallas, and the rest of the crew.

In this 8th book in the series, Cain faces a number of foes, including two Russian families, Colombians, and FBI agents doing illegal things. There are two shootings, one pretty violent scene of retribution, and a subplot about trafficking. Oh, and toward the end, some happy events.

As always, the love that Cain and Emma share is a thread throughout, and we begin to see Emma playing a larger role in the business.

I don't know what this book would be like for someone just picking up the series here. But since I've read all of the previous 7 books, plus the prequel, I was highly engaged in seeing how once again Cain prevails over multiple adversities.

Thanks to BSB for the ARC via NetGalley.

The Devil we know and love - the Cain Casey saga continues
A new installment of the Devil series? Count me in, in, in —- and this one does not disappoint. The story started in previous books continues. So if you have not yet started with the Devil series do! It certainly is a treat if you love books firmly set in the morally gray area where you want to cheer on Caisey and her merry band of mostly mafia friends against the shenanigans of FBI and serious foes and competitors (who certainly are really evil).
This book is peppered with bullets and some scenes of extreme violence - quite realistic for the topic. Caisey, Emma and her family are gunned down and the FBI is playing shady games. The action is compelling, the threats are real and Emma steps up to protect the family. At the end some questions are answered, some threads are permanently dealt with, but we certainly need another Devil to rest peacefully (you hear, Ali!!).

I received an ARC from Bold Strokes Books via netgalley. The review is left voluntarily.

This is a series that keeps on giving. How to like and appreciate Derby Cain Casey is unsettling yet I am able to see pass that because of her love of family and especially Emma. This read has a focus on law enforcement and how some present themselves one way but if you look closer, you see the "real person" and it does not look good. The Russians are coming...actually, the Russians are here. We read more about Remi and Dallas, Muriel and Kristen, Abigail and Finley. We also get a glimpse of what Hayden is capable of. This series is violent and scary good which has me looking forward to the next book.

Cain and Emma are stronger then ever as they have remove a few dangers from their lives there still dangers that they don’t know where it’s coming from as Emma steps up more to protect Cain and their family once again is being threaten as they form uneasy alliances. I won’t give into more but this series I would love to see as web series I like despite danger there are quiet moments with the family and how everyone steps up.


I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

It’s Cain Casey. Need I say more? Ali Vali can write these books in her sleep and still hit a home run. Which is what she’s done here. Sometimes throughout these books it gets a little tedious. Everyone is soooo in love and there are no arguments. That’s not a real relationship; everything* is not roses all day long. Then add in Remi and Dallas and everyone else and there’s never any dissension. With that being said, I love Derby Cain Casey and I will always continue to support Ali and Cain.

I love this series and it just keeps getting better and better. You will not be disappointed at all.

Cain and Emma have gotten a few pieces off the board that have been threatening them, but new enemies emerge and Cain's life is once again in jeopardy. This time, Emma comes into her own more and protects Cain and her family. You don't know where the next attack is going to come. The FBI, the Russian mob, a friend. Who knows. Vali does a masterful job weaving it all together and keeping you on the edge of your seat with her incredible writing and fantastic storytelling.

You technically don't have to read the previous books, but I highly recommend it. I did and it added to the richness and development the author has done with this series.

My only con is when the POV switches suddenly in the same scene which take me out what's happening briefly.

Overall, this is a fantastic book and I can't recommend it enough. I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review..

I’ve been waiting for this book for so long and it didn’t disappoint!
I love getting lost in the world of Cain Casey and all her drama!