Fall in love with a mysterious and tortured hero in this #1 New York Times bestselling author’s steamy, suspenseful romance about an “irresistible” (Booklist) British alpha and the one woman who may be able to save him — as long as he can protect her from his dark past. Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONEMicrosoftInternetExplorer4Named to RetailMeNot’s “List of the 23 Must-Read Books of … RetailMeNot’s “List of the 23 Must-Read Books of 2019”!
When Theo Kane shows up like a knight in shining armor, Izzy can’t help thinking she’s been saved from one threat and exposed to another. His imposing physique, the harsh lines of his face, and the wariness of everyone who comes close are just a few clues to Theo Kane’s notorious reputation. The man is positively terrifying. But with Izzy, he’s tender and a complete gentleman, and her fascination with the mysterious beast of a man becomes too powerful for her to walk away.
As Theo’s demons come to light, running becomes even more impossible. And yet staying together could doom them both.
b she loves in nursing. But one act of kindness will completely upend everything she’s so carefully built-putting her right back in the crosshairs of danger she’s been so desperate to avoid.
When Theo Kane shows up like a knight in shining armor, Izzy can’t help thinking she’s been saved from one threat and exposed to another. His imposing physique, the harsh lines of his face, and the wariness of everyone who comes close are just a few clues to Theo Kane’s notorious reputation. The man is positively terrifying. But with Izzy, he’s tender and a complete gentleman, and her fascination with the mysterious beast of a man becomes too powerful for her to walk away.
As Theo’s demons come to light, running becomes even more impossible. And yet staying together could doom them both.ue, the harsh lines of his face, and the wariness of everyone who comes close are just a few clues to Theo Kane’s notorious reputation. The man is positively terrifying. But with Izzy, he’s tender and a complete gentleman, and her fascination with the mysterious beast of a man becomes too powerful for her to walk away.
As Theo’s demons come to light, running becomes even more impossible. And yet staying together could doom them both.more
Jodi Jodi Jodi… you sure know just know how to thrill me! I will be upfront in saying that I never find fault with JEM’s work, and this was no exception. Frankly I wasn’t sure how she would top her last stand alone (ie The Forbidden) but lord almighty she did. Lizzy and Theo have his palpable desire that is almost visceral. I couldn’t believe that feels that emerged when I was reading this. You run the gamut from soft and gooey, to blushing and steamy, then whip on over to pull your hair out anger. This is the hallmark of a great book, the feelings it evokes. So sit back and enjoy the inescapable pull of the Gentleman Sinner
Well well well….. Theo Kane is my new favourite JEM Alpha! Jodi held me captive throughout this book, I could not put it down. The story has a deliciously darker feel to it with two characters with hidden pasts and damaged hearts.
From the moment Theo and Izzy meet, the air of mystery surrounding Theo is thick yet Izzy feels one thing she hasn’t felt before….. Safe! From this first meeting I spent the rest of the book swept away with wondering about both Theo and Izzy’s pasts; but enamoured with them as a couple. Any one who has read Jodi before knows the woman can write and epic Hero. Theo is a massive guy, that commands a room, feared by many and likes control not unpredictability. He is walking contradiction, hard and soft, tender but strong, seemingly uncaring yet completely devoted.
Izzy is a fiercely strong heroine, a woman who has overcome a destructive past, one that still haunts her. A woman always fighting to free herself from the memories she can’t quiet, seeking safety and fulfilment through her job. When she meets Theo, a man who should plant fear firmly at her feet, she feels secure, treasured and untouchable.
Gentleman Sinner held a host a secondary characters but Jess (Izzy’s best friend) and Callum (Theo’s friend and right hand man) bring a lot to the story and Callum and Theo’s interaction especially brings some levity and had me chuckling on numerous occasions. One word – Epilogue!
Theo’s issues run deep and they impose limitations on his relationship with Izzy; but it also means he needs to be prepared and creative and it makes for some hella hot scenes. One thing that shines throughout the novel is Theo’s devotion to Izzy, to never hurt her, to cherish her, to fight for her to be a better man for her. Every woman should have a man who is devoted to her that way; but of course with darker undertones Theo’s life plays into the memories of Izzy’s troubled past and fuses with Theo’s and the consequences are deadly. What will Theo Kane do to protect his girl?
Jodi Ellen Malpas is one of those authors who is an automatic one-click buy for me. She’s famous for her intense, domineering heroes and feisty heroines who delight in pushing them to their limits and Forbidden Sinner is no exception.
Izzy, a nurse, is on her way home one night when she hears a cry for help coming from a dark alleyway. Rushing to help she soon becomes as helpless as the prostitute she was trying to save when suddenly, as if from nowhere, Theo Kane, the Gentleman Sinner of the title appears like a knight charging to the rescue and so this love story begins.
I enjoyed this book but I didn’t love it. Izzy has a secret which, without trying to make light of or minimise in any way what she’s supposed to have been through, wasn’t nearly as bad as I felt was implied in the story. Theo also comes with his own issues which leaves him demanding complete control in every aspect of his life. Everyone one feared him, even his own staff who respected him in equal measure. The reason for this excessive behaviour wasn’t explained until the end of the book with only a couple of chapters to go. In reality Izzy should have run a mile away from rather than to Theo. For me the best part of the book are the characters of Jess, Izzy’s best friend and fellow nurse and Callum, Theo’s friend/driver/bodyguard. Now there’s a match made in hell and I, for one, would love to see them eventually have their own book.
Izzy is a woman who has overcome so much to become a nurse. She left a abusive situation and is focused on working. One night while walking home from work, she hears a woman in pain and stops to help her. That’s how she meets Theo. Theo is a powerful, feared man who is protective of his family. He hasn’t had an easy life. They both have things in common but will this chance meeting lead to anything?
I’ve got to start this review by saying I loved the This Man series and the One Night series. No one can touch Miller or Jesse…until now. There is a new alpha in town and his name is Theo Kane!
Gentleman Sinner is the story of two totally different people with one thing in common, damaged pasts. I was intrigued with their story, the woman who does good and the man who is dangerous.
While this story was a little darker side, it truly made me love Theo even more. The depth of Theo’s pain, Izzy’s horrific past, the path of their relationship…every piece of this book had my emotions all of the place. I was intrigued, frustrated, laughing, crying…and everything in between.
Jodi Ellen Malpas has given us a love story like no other. I could not put this book down until I was finished and honestly, it’s one of those you wish you could read for the first time all over again <3
SOOOO GOOD!! You will love Theo and Izzy so much. Izzy is strong, extremely caring and a survivor. She is the light. Theo may be a hunk of a man but he is also a brut, has issues and a survivor in his own way. He is the dark. You need to read this to see why. Theo is so god commanding you can’t help but to want to drawn to him. As you read you will see why Izzy had a hard time fighting what is meant to be. They are hot together. Both damaged yet have this power to heal each other in ways they never imagined. I love Izzy and Theo so much. I love the changes in both of them throughout Gentleman Sinner. Jodi Ellen Malpas does a fantastic job giving you so many feels. At one point I wanted to throw my kindle down and yell at her. This one needs to be read before I say too much more then fall in love with Izzy and Theo.
I don’t know what I was expecting from Theo Kane, but this wasn’t it. I got so much more than I bargained for and he might just rank up there as one of my all-time favorite book boyfriends.
Theo takes alpha to a whole other level. He’s intimidating, brooding, dangerous, and comes with a reputation most people fear. But when you get past that rough exterior, you can’t help but fall in love with him. He’s loyal, protective, and devilishly sexy, with an undeniable charm and an often hidden smile that will make you weak in the knees.
Izzy is amazing. I love all the complexities of her personality. Not only is she strong and independent, but she’s also vulnerable and a little lost. She’s unfiltered when it comes to Theo, but is definitely a calming presence in his life, something he truly needs. She’s a beautiful, kind-hearted character you can’t help but love.
Putting these two together is asking for an explosion of epic proportions, and trust me, you’ll get several of them by the time you finish their story. They’re both broken, yet together their pasts seem to melt away. Two amazing leads, two highly-intriguing best friends, secrets, mysteries, SO MANY FEELS, and passion to melt your kindle – this book has a little bit of everything. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better book to read. This book, and Theo Kane, gets ALL the stars!
Gentleman Sinner was Heavenly Sinful! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
I flew through this story. Izzy and Theo are like magnets drawn to each other. They flew into each other’s lives and held on tight. They both have their secrets ones that could harm them both. This story was intense and i loved every minute of it. The ending had me one the edge of my seat.
This is going to be a hard review to write. I fell in love with Jodi with her This Man Series, then her One Night series. However, this book didn’t work for me.
I loved the beginning of the book. I was hooked and fully invested in these characters. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see where this story was going to go. However, it fell off track for me after Izzy’s vacation. At this point of the book, I could not connect with Izzy and Theo, at all. Izzy became a weak heroine to me. I just could not relate to her character and her actions. Theo, oh Theo. I am all for an alpha male but he was just a man with anger management issues. When we finally get to the part of the story where we find out why Theo is the way he is, it just didn’t click. He was extremely pushy, way to hot headed, and just over the top for me. I love my alpha men strong minded and when they take what they want but somewhere there was a disconnect between the story and their chemistry.
I did enjoy the sexy times. They were pretty hot but I think I wanted more of an emotional connection between these characters.
I wanted to love this book so badly but I honestly couldn’t. I know many people are going to love this book hard. It just wasn’t for me.
Still looking forward to JEM’s next book though!
I received an ARC in return for an honest review. I liked the idea of the book but it didn’t last long. First, Theo was a stalker. Why she didn’t think he was creepy is beyond me. Plus, she kept saying he was dangerous. We never learned of anything right away that made him feared. Last, they both had stuff dealing with their pasts that affects them, but of course we don’t understand why and I felt it was to drawn out. We need the backstory earlier on because it just made these issues annoying. Halfway through the book I felt like it was uneventful and I wanted it to be over. Not a fan.
This is another riveting book by an author that I have come to love and admire. Whenever I see a new book coming, I always get right on it even before I read what it is about. I do this because I trust this author to give me a story that will suck me in and keep me captive in world she creates with characters that I will never forget. I keep hearing people compare Jesse to Theo and for me you can’t compare them, these are two very different alphas with two completely different set of issues. That being said I did fall just as hard for Theo as I did with Jesse but that is where the comparison stops.
In this book, we meet Izzy when she is leaving work as a nurse and she stop to investigate a sound of distress. She sees a woman that has been beaten and left in alley for who knows what to happen next, while trying to beat back the memories of her own past, she realizes that the woman is not alone and the danger to her is growing. That is when Theo shows up to save the day and nothing from that moment on will be the same.
Theo requires precautions to be in place to keep himself and others safe. So when he lays eyes on Izzy and her touch doesn’t send him into a tailspin, he is unsure if it is a welcome change or not.
These two both have secrets in their pasts that they keep from the other but eventually they will have to face them together or walk away. And when the past comes back to haunt them they have to make the choice sooner rather than later.
I can not recommend this standalone enough. If you are looking for some smoking hot alpha broodiness, this is your book. If you are looking for characters that are slightly broken, this is the book for you. If you are looking for a book to give you all the feels, this is the book for you! Do yourself a favor and get started ASAP!!
A man should protect a woman. Not hurt her. And a woman should feel safe with a man, not afraid.
Thank you Jodi. This is a strong message which is a requirement in today’s world.
A story of scarred Beauty and tightly leashed Beast who takes it upon himself to protect his Beauty from all the monsters and if need be…. himself. This Beast is larger than life personality with the softest of heart in his chest, beating only for his Izzy.
His life is violent, chaotic and deadly. Not an ideal fertile place for love to sprout and flourish. His temper and temperament keeping all his family, friends and employees feet away for him.
Yet a demure and gentle little nurse breaks his impenetrable cage and frees his heart, stealing it for herself!
“How he lives, what he does, the way he handles things. No one can live by the sword and never get cut.”
JEM creates consuming love in its finest form, novel after novel. Be it Jesse, Miller, Jake, Jack, Josh and now Theo. There’s nothing more endearing than a hulk of a man, lionine who protects his girl with ferocity and holds her gently. Jodi combines vulnerability and power in the same persona, making me want to admire them and cuddle them at the same time.
“I’m man enough to admit that I’m nothing without you. I’m man enough to admit that I’m so frightened that I’ll hurt you again.”
See what I mean, I want to hug him like a tree and hide him in my arms, saving him from the world, as he saved Izzy
I have to mention something here -everytime Theo opened his arms for Izzy to walk into his safe enclave, my heart just melted into a puddle. I swear I wanted to run faster than Izzy and just hide in his big chest Hugs and cuddles are grossly underestimated IMO!!!
Theo is almighty in strength, all encompassing in love and enormous in forgiveness.
Izzy is petite yet large hearted and utterly devoted. Daring and brave enough to venture close to him, her gentle demeanour calming the beast and taming him. She surrenders herself completely to his overpowering love
The only scary thing in this book is the FEELINGS!. What scares Izzy and Theo more than anything is not the ghosts of their pasts or the confining boundaries but what’s brewing in their hearts and how apart their worlds are.
“I realize there’s a lot to know about you, And I know beyond doubt that I might not like some of it, but none of that wondering or worry is making me like you less. That’s what scares me.”
Very intense and passionate in narration, the book will hold you spellbound. I’ve always wanted to be able to jump in JEM’s books because she creates heroes that love completely like every woman deserves to be loved. All her heroes carry their own cloud for us to land and float on, they have their own thing and they fight hard for their women. **sigh** all the heart eyes
They make me swoon, make me dream and make me blush. So thank you Jodi for keeping the dream alive and pulse throbbing. Another immortal alpha lover joins the ranks of BBFs that make your hearts melt and panties moist
Hope you get to Callum & Jess book next
4.5 stars for Marshmallow coated in steel
Theo Kane how you stole my heart!
Gentleman Sinner starts out with a chance encounter between the dark and delicious Theo Kane and Izzy White a nurse while she is walking home from work late one night. He becomes a constant presence in her life whether she wants him there or not, but she soon realises that she cannot resist the temptation of the man and all of his persistence to get to know her. Both are broken, both hide secrets that neither wants to tell the other but that doesn’t stop them having an amazing physical connection with each other. They have a slow burn chemistry that is off the charts. Theo is a man that Izzy knows she shouldn’t get involved with but she just cannot help herself, as somehow they find that they both feel safe with each other and become each others lifeline.
I started out at the beginning of the book thinking here we go again, another controlling and stalkerish alpha male that has been done to death, but how wrong was I. Theo is a man like no other that i’ve read before. Yes he’s a bad boy that dabbles on the wrong side of the law but he so very much more than that. As you get to know his character you get to see the deep hidden layers that he hides from the world, the deep love that he has for Izzy and the reasons for his need for a controlled environment. I double dare you not to fall in love with him!!!
Izzy was an amazing heroine, just the fact that she is a normal average woman, that has managed to fight back and make a life for herself after running from an horrendous past. The fact she questions why someone like Theo wants her, makes her humble and very human. As a reader it made it so easy for me to connect with her character. Plus she’s a woman full of sass and I loved that about her.
After i’d finished reading this book I did feel that we were cut a little short on the details of what happened to Izzy, I would have liked to know a bit more about her but other than that the story was AMAZING! Gentleman Sinner definitely lived up to every expectation that I had and have come to expect from Jodi’s writing.
If he ever has an opening but I doubt it (because he loves Izzy), all you ladies will want to go sinning with Theo Kane the “Gentleman Sinner”.
5 JEMAZING STARS!
Ever want to be the heroine in a book? Despite the Alpha-Protector-Stalker qualities of the Hero? Yeah, I want to be Izzy right now in every single way. :::Sigh::: — I forgot how much I missed JEM stories. I absolutely adore her broken men. Even in all their brokenness, they bring you to your knees, swooning and just wishing they were real in your life. They are unique in their broken-ness but the beauty in their pain is just….beautiful. Theo is just one of those men. “You’re all I can think of when I’m awake…You’re all I see in my dreams…..I crave your touch, and it’s driving me wild because I can’t let you have free rein over me.” When two broken people are put in each other’s paths, do we see it as fate? Izzy can’t imagine why Theo would want her in his life. He is BIGGER than life and could have any woman he wants. Theo can’t imagine why Izzy would want to be with someone as broken as he is, but also can’t imagine anyone else being able to break through his walls. Can a person who ultimately fears violence and another who ultimately lives in violence learn to put their terrors aside for the greater possibility of forever? Superb writing that truly draws you in and makes you feel for the broken man despite the life he leads and makes you want to not put the book down for even a minute but also wants to make you throw your book across the room in fear, anger, and denial. This hit every single check-mark for me in what I look for in a story.
5 There’s a Darkness Lurking Below the Surface Stars!!!
This book is absolutely amazing. I love JEM and her characters especially her alpha heroes. And with this book I absolutely fell in love with Theo Kane. He’s dark and mysterious and HAF!! When he meets Izzy her life is about to change!
I loved the journey these characters take because one is slightly more “invested” in what happens than the other. The obsession that Theo has for Izzy could be a little scary, but, their chemistry was skyrocketing off the pages of my kindle. There’s angst galore in this book which I’ve come to expect with books written by this amazing author.
While Izzy doesn’t trust easily and Theo doesn’t give her a lot of reasons to trust him, they’re drawn to each other and he will get his girl. But there’s a story behind the who’s and what’s had made Theo who he is today and I really want the full story.
This book is more than addicting. I was consumed with finishing it because the story, the characters, and everything in between is just that good!!!
I’ve sinfully fallen for Theo Kane!
He is everything you know you shouldn’t love but you know he is worth every single sin to break because of it.
Sexy, angsty, full of suspense of why Theo Kane is the way he is & why Izzy White is the reason he can’t stay away.
And the emotions of this story, Gripping!
My heart was aching for Theo & Izzy.
Soo many feels from this book.
Another outstanding book from Jodi Ellen Malpas
Go #oneclick this Must Read book!
5 popped!
I went into this book blind and I’m so grateful that I did. Gentleman Sinner is a brilliant masterpiece and the BEST book Jodi Ellen Malpas has ever written. Ms. Malpas delivered a dark, raw and stimulating book that exceeded my expectations and more.
Out of all Ms. Malpas’s heroes, Theo Kane is my absolute favorite and is still lingering in my soul. He rivals Jesse Ward and I am irrevocably in love with him. He melted my heart and I loved his mysterious persona. He intrigued me, I became addicted with each page and desperately wanted more and more of him. Theo is the definition of a tormented, broken and hard hero with a tender side. Izzy is a fantastic, courageous heroine and I am in awe of her. She also has a dark past and has worked hard to overcome it. Her resilience and her ability to move forward is amazing. Izzy is perfect for Theo and he found the perfect woman to crack open the beauty within his damaged soul.
Theo and Izzy’s relationship is incredibly erotic, sensuous and tantalizing. Their beautiful story is sexy, intense, deep and had me feeling a whirlwind of emotions. The anticipation, happiness and lust I felt was exhilarating while the heart break had me on the verge of tears.
Gentleman Sinner’s storyline flowed effortlessly and is flawlessly written. Theo and Izzy are truly unforgettable and their fantastic love story is one of my top favorite books I’ve read this year.
Gentleman Sinner by Jodi Ellen Malpas is the story of Theo Kane and Izzy White.
Izzy is a strong women but with trust issue due from a harsh past that she is moving forward from. Theo saves her from an attack, but is he just bringing back things that Izzy has been working to get away from? Theo comes in ‘hot’ and most people run scared but Izzy stands strong to him. Can these two people with dark past move forward into the light of love?
This book is one that you cannot put down. Ms. Malpas writing/books are ones that you just want to savior…loved it!
Every time I pick up a Jodi Ellen Malpas book, I know it will be an amazing journey and I have not been disappointed yet! In Gentleman Sinner, we get a story about two broken and lost souls who never imagined finding love, much less their other half. But things are never that easy.
I am not sure where to begin. I absolutely loved Izzy White and Theo Kane. Izzy has been living life cautiously for years. Her story is so heartbreaking. Even so she fought hard to make something of herself. Even if letting others in from outside her small circle is very hard for her. So, when she helps a woman in need, she has no idea how much her life is about to change. Though she is vulnerable, she is so strong and determined as well.
Theo Kane protects those he cares about and those in his circle. He is so strong, determined and above all else always needs to be in control. He is a man that is feared and revered. Then he meets Izzy and his dark world finally has some light and hope in it. But can he protect her from the danger not only around him, but from himself as well?
Gentleman Sinner by Jodi Ellan Malpas consumed me from start to finish. The characters were captivating and their journey mesmerizing. I devoured this book as quickly as I could. Izzy and Theo shared a strong and unbreakable connection. My heart hurt for them and cheered them on. This story was emotional, heartbreaking, full of angst and a bit of suspense and I loved every minute of it! This is a must-read and one I highly recommend!
~ Liz
I found my new BBF and his name is Theo. *Sigh* I’m telling you, I can’t get enough of this man. He may be scary to other people but yeah, he does something for Izzy and for me. He’s sweet and protective over Izzy after meeting her in an alley where she was helping a stranger. He was intrigued with Izzy from the very beginning. She went toe to toe with him even though he was so much bigger than her and that just didn’t happen to him because of who he was not to mention his size. He wanted to know more about her, he wanted to know everything.
Theo has a darkness inside of him and one thing that him and Izzy have in common is that they don’t let many people into their personal circle. They both have secrets and they both don’t want to talk about them. When letting each other in little by little your heart will hurt for these two for what they’ve went through.
I literally couldn’t get enough of Theo and Izzy, I felt like I knew them, felt what they were feeling and literally wanted to tackle hug Theo quite a few times. I wanted to hug Izzy too but no tackling involved!
LOVED this book!!!! One of my favorites for this year!!