Review: Simon and Salime's story from the Devere series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 14, 2014
This is the 5th book in the Devere series, but it can also be read on it's own.  Since I read the series through, I personally think it should be read through, as you will know the characters so much better.Through each book, there is a little bit of crossover of characters as they are all friends/ family, so you see them interacting with each other through each book.This book is the love story of Simon and Salime.  They came to know each other through the workings of their mutual friend, Devere.  Simon and Devere attended school together and were kicked out of school and sent to different punishments.  Simon's story is previous, The Trouble with Sin. Salime, in previous stories, was a courtesan to Devere, until Devere met the love of his life, Diana.  Devere wasn't really aware he was in love with Diana, and Salime ended up teaching Diana how to "care" for Devere in manners that he was accustomed to.Salime ends up losing her ability to "work" in her place of business and goes to Devere for help as he previously did something that caused Salime to feel enslaved to him for life.  Since he wouldn't let her be his slave, she always made herself available to him, knowing he had given up so much for her sake.Devere had just recently found out his dear friend, Simon, also known as Sin has come back home from being a prisoner of war.  Simon and Salime are two lost souls.  Devere puts them both up in one of his homes, without the other knowing why they were going there.  They both find each other.Of course, tragedy happens, but true love will always win in the end....or will it?  Read and see!