4.0 (572 ratings)

The Devil She Knows

Name: The Devil She Knows
Rating: 4 (572 reviews)
Author: Alexandria Bellefleur
ISBN: B0DW5HLDBN

by Alexandria Bellefleur

demons

About this book

USA Today Bestseller | One of People's Must-Read Books of Fall 2025 | LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick | IndieNext Pick

“A fantasy-tinged sapphic romance with perfect banter.”—People

A down-on-her-luck woman makes a deal with a crafty demon to win back her ex-girlfriend after a proposal gone awry, only to discover the girl of her dreams might be the devil she knows, from nationally bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur.

Samantha Cooper is having a day from hell.

In less than 24 hours, her life has unraveled, leaving her single and with nowhere to live. Adding insult to injury, she’s trapped in an elevator with a gorgeous woman claiming to be a demon.

Daphne is not at all what Samantha expected from someone claiming to be an evil supernatural entity. She’s pretty, witty, dressed in pink, and smells nice. And she’s here to offer Samantha a deal she can’t refuse. Six wishes in exchange for one tiny trade—Samantha’s soul. There’s a glaring loophole in their contract, one Samantha fully intends to exploit so she doesn’t fork over her soul. After all, she only needs one wish to win her ex back.

Hell-bent to gather the last of the one thousand souls she needs so that she can be free of her own devilish deal, Daphne grants each of Samantha’s wishes . . . with a twist, so that Samantha is forced to make another.

As Samantha’s wishes dwindle and Daphne offers her glimpses into the life she thought she wanted, the unlikely pair grows close. Perhaps the girl of Samantha’s dreams is actually the stuff of nightmares, but Samantha and Daphne will have to outsmart the Devil himself if they want a chance at happily ever after.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0DW5HLDBN

Reader Reviews

a bedazzling tale

April 19, 2026

a bedazzling tale, fun and well written. A bit of a chess match between the main characters as they find their true selves. )

I need more

April 9, 2026

I absolutely loved this story. I only wish they took a little bit more time falling for each other. And I wish the book was longer, but I enjoyed every minute. )

Romance/ feelings build a little too quickly

January 20, 2026

Who hasn't seen \"Bedazzled\" starring Elizabeth Hurley and Brendan Fraser, or of course, the monkey's paw? The scenarios lovesick, dumped Samantha Cooper wishes for are delightfully, but unsurprisingly, twisted by demon Daphne. After six used wishes, Sam's soul is Daphne's. It's no surprise that the majority of Sam's wishes center around her ex-girlfriend and wanting to find a way to get back together - WITHOUT taking away Hannah's free will. I.e., no wishing Hannah would fall madly in love...

four and a half stars

January 9, 2026

I must admit that Sam started annoying me around half way through. I almost gave up on the story. But a bit later it became unputdownable. Love Daphne. Eventually loved Sam. This was a clever story that I enjoyed a lot. ) One person found this helpful

Devilish Good Time

February 10, 2026

Annabelle Bellefleur does it again. I fell in love with her romance novels since Written in the Stars. Her ability to create characters that jump off the page keeps you hooked. This story took a slightly different avenue. The romance is still there but with some supernatural elements that made it a sinfully delicious read. I will admit, I wasn’t as thrilled with the main character Sam at points. I won’t say too much without giving it away, but there were some times where I wanted to shake her....