Devil's Due

Written by Arliss Adams

Narrated by Andrea Bates

As a teenager and young adult, Jen Connor has withstood violent rape, a near-fatal illness, the loss of a husband, and the smashing of all her dreams. But that was only the beginning. Now, at thirty, she faces a new set of challenges. As she returns to Los Angeles, the site of many of her nightmarish experiences, from her new home in Seattle, she knows what awaits her: powerful, vindictive former in-laws who are determined to reclaim Jen's son at all costs. But what she doesn't know is an evil figure from her past now calls LA home. Her only allies are a Russian ballet instructor with shadowy contacts, an acid-tongued critic, the new man in her life, and her long-lost sister. Together they stand against Jen's adversaries, but will they be enough?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books in Motion
• Release date: Nov 15, 2010
• ISBN: 9781605488202

Reviews for Devil's Due

[xxixu_1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I found this book to have somewhat of an unique story line and interesting character interactions, but I found the writing to be too choppy. I can't stand when the author feels the need to over explain stuff by using poor dialog instead of letting the story spell itself out. I couldnt stand the choppy ”accents” of some of the characters either. The writing was bad enough without having to piece together unnatural sounding broken English. The ending scenes were shocking and out of place. I didn't know whether to be pleasantly surpised or offended. I really wouldn't recommend this book at all. Therr are much better things to do with your time.

[nicnac63 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

THE DEVIL'S DUE review, by NicThe Devil’s Due, by Arliss Adams, is a follow-up story of the book, Devil’s Dance. The story reveals what happens to Jen Conner after her horrible experiences in book one. It is filled with visions of a haunting past, and embarks on a future filled with a mixture of horror and delight. Such a wide gamut of emotions and experiences fill this book. I found it interesting and couldn’t wait to find out the conclusion to Jen’s story, but was somewhat distracted by the story changing points of view with so many different characters. I’m not saying it wasn’t a captivating story, just that the POV changes took the reader away (a little) from becoming fully engrossed in Jen’s perspective. Although the conclusion was not what I’d expected or secretly hoped for, it was like viewing a gruesome scene in a movie—you cover your eyes, not wanting to watch, but you’re compelled to peek through your fingers at the horrific sight. I found each character easy to relate to. One of the shining stars, in my mind anyway, was Nadya Vaganova, Jen’s dancing coach when she was a child, and who has become a dedicated and beloved confidant. The dialogue used to convey her Russian accent was spot on, and her actions and reactions to events were strong and believable. The Devil’s Due is a clever and fitting title. I enjoyed the first book more than this one, but getting closure (although shocking) was needed to give Jen’s story a full, rounded feeling. All loose-ends were tied up in the Epilogue—a nice addition.

[tcr67 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I had not read the first book prior to this one, and therefore did not feel any connection to the characters.I was able to follow along though, and was happy for Jen with her success, while still dealing with the demons from her past.

[dolphinchick · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great way to finish the story! I had to read it in an afternoon! I love the quotes at the beginning of each chapter in both books…perfect beginning each time! As in the 1st book we get to see how Jen lives with all the horrible things that have happened to her. In this book we get to learn more about her family and how all this has affected them. It doesn’t candy coat how hard it was for the family left behind, especially her sister Judy, which I thought was described really well! We get to see how that relationship plays out which is great!I have mixed feelings about the revenge taken…on one hand I feel like death is way too easy an answer for those that choose to hurt others…but at the same time, I just don’t know that I could be a part of hurting another person that way. But again I’m confused, because what ends up happening to the judge feels about perfect!!Either way … it’s once again an intense emotional rollercoaster ride of a book that is wrapped up beautifully!

[wb21 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read this book in less than 24 hours. Most unusual woman is now my all-time favorite quote. I liked seeing how Jen became a confident, outgoing person. I am glad that it had a happy ending. The revenge was just icing on the cake. I liked how this book showed how Jen’s misfortunes affect others. I will definitely recommend this book to others.

[bookshellz_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I haven't had the opportunity to read Devil's Dance and I wish I could have actually read it before Devil's Due. I liked the characters, but I didn't feel like I could become really engrossed in the the story. Poor Jen has had many obstacles to deal with, but Ms. Adams makes the story evolve well and still keeps your interest. I like that Jen became outgoing and in charge of her life and did actually end up happy. I like Ms. Adams' style of writing and would definitely be interested in reading more from her in the future.

[kathryn_anne_merkel · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Devil’s Due is a continuation of the heart wrenching life of Jenny Connor from Arliss Adam’s novel Devil’s Dance. In this second half of the story, we see Jenny finally gain control over the demons of her past & satisfy the need for revenge that has been simmering in her heart for decades. Gone is the broken ballerina & in her place stands a confident theater producer, ready to take on Tinseltown.Blood thirsty reporters, a vicious ex-mother-in-law & a ghost from her past all confront the new Jenny, but surrounded by loved ones, she fights back & finally gets her happily ever after.Although Devil's Due can be read alone, if you read Devil's Dance first, you will connect much more with Jenny & the other characters in her story.

[fantasydream3 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I have not read the first part of the story, Devil's Dance, prior to read The Devil's Due. This made me a bit lost while reading The Devil's Due, but I was caught up with the major details of the backstory through several passages in this book.The Devil's Due is an emotional family drama at its heart. Arliss Adams' writing really made me feel for Jen and her tragedy. I was able to feel the pain she was going through, mourning for her husband's death. I'm really glad that she found her happy ending with Vince. PJ sounded like a sweetheart and a really good boy. Darlene is an absolutely evil b*tch, and I am really happy that Michael redeemed himself by stepping up to be a man in The Devil's Due. In the end, everybody pretty much got what they deserved. Now I would love to go back and read Devil's Dance because the backstory sounds so compelling and I'd love to see Jen's earlier trials in life and how she became such a strong women.

[cathyqt85 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I felt Satisfied that Jen finally got her revenge from her past. I was def dreading and looking forward to reading the book after finishing the first. The first one had left me feeling so connected the Jen and her life after the rape and her suffering. The second book was less about Jen, it instead followed her sister Judy and what happened to the people who hurt Jen in the past. This made it not as heart wrenching as the first one was but it was still very good. i was happy to see that the second book wasnt to bad in the sad and horrible thing that happen to jen, so it was nice to see that she got her happy ending. Arliss Adams did not disappoint in this sequel and I will recommend to friends that like happy ending and suspends. its def a book that i want to read again.

[mstx_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Story about a woman who stuggles through life after having several tragedy happen. The autor uses very good detail in describing who this woman not just survives but makes a huge difference in the lives of other! This book not only goes over Jens life but the life of her sister and close friend and how they help each other through and how they move on with thier lives!!! Once you pick this book up you wont want to put it back down!!!!!!!

[coverloverbookreview · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

THE DEVIL'S DUE review, by NicThe Devil’s Due, by Arliss Adams, is a follow-up story of the book, Devil’s Dance. The story reveals what happens to Jen Conner after her horrible experiences in book one. It is filled with visions of a haunting past, and embarks on a future filled with a mixture of horror and delight. Such a wide gamut of emotions and experiences fill this book. I found it interesting and couldn’t wait to find out the conclusion to Jen’s story, but was somewhat distracted by the story changing points of view with so many different characters. I’m not saying it wasn’t a captivating story, just that the POV changes took the reader away (a little) from becoming fully engrossed in Jen’s perspective. Although the conclusion was not what I’d expected or secretly hoped for, it was like viewing a gruesome scene in a movie—you cover your eyes, not wanting to watch, but you’re compelled to peek through your fingers at the horrific sight. I found each character easy to relate to. One of the shining stars, in my mind anyway, was Nadya Vaganova, Jen’s dancing coach when she was a child, and who has become a dedicated and beloved confidant. The dialogue used to convey her Russian accent was spot on, and her actions and reactions to events were strong and believable. The Devil’s Due is a clever and fitting title. I enjoyed the first book more than this one, but getting closure (although shocking) was needed to give Jen’s story a full, rounded feeling. All loose-ends were tied up in the Epilogue—a nice addition.

[jynxpierce · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is the continuation of Jen’s tragic story that was started in the Devil’s Dance. Both books paint Jen as a mentally fragile woman but the end of this book puts a twist on that concept. Not sure I agree with the need for revenge. Rape and kidnapping are big issues, traumatizing issues but after so many years I just don’t see that rage still being there. I agree with the revenge upon the Mother-in-law though. She deserved that. Over all, a very good read and very interesting and I would recommend it to others.

[mumfie_1 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Again, story line is too simplistic, with baddies getting their come-uppance and goodies all living happily ever afterwith a little murder on the side to cheer them up.It could have been an interesting story but it felt like a teenager with no life experience had written it. I don't know why/how the characters ended up as they did. There is not enough backstory or motivation.