His touch is her sin.Her love is his salvation.“J. Kenner knows how to deliver a tortured alpha that everyone will fall for hard. Saint is exactly the sinner I want in my bed.” Laurelin Paige, NYT bestselling author“I went into this story thinking that J. Kenner could not create a better place than Stark World. … But boy was I wrong. From the very first interaction with Devlin the reader … From the very first interaction with Devlin the reader becomes instantly aware of the character’s power and grace. With a plot that kept on changing and an awesome connection between Ellie and Devlin, J. Kenner has once again proved her writing skills with masterful story telling.” – The Overflowing Bookcase
Charismatic. Confident. Powerful. Controlling.
A brilliant investor with a Midas touch, Devlin Saint turned a modest inherited fortune into billions, and now operates one of the world’s foremost international philanthropic organizations. He’s a man determined to help the underprivileged, to fight injustice, and to make the world a better place. And that, at least is true.
It’s not, however, the full truth.
Because Devlin Saint is a man with a dangerous secret. One he’ll do whatever it takes to protect. And when investigative reporter Ellie Holmes turns her attention to an unsolved murder, she finds herself caught in a web of intrigue and passion as Devlin draws her closer and closer. But as the intensity and sensuality of their relationship grows, so do Ellie’s suspicions. Until she is no longer certain if the heat between her and Devlin is real, or only a facade he constructed to hide his dark and twisted secrets.
Don’t miss this provocative first book in Devlin Saint’s trilogy…
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Kenner’s books are all very angsty. Ellie Holmes lost her mother when she was just 4, not sure from what. Her father, the Chief of Police, was murdered when she was 13. Her uncle raised her form there, but he was murdered when she was 17. That night she turned to her older boyfriend, Alex Leto, for comfort, but after taking her virginity, he disappeared. She left Laguna Cortez, not looking back. Ten years later, she had gotten her degree in criminology, worked as a cop, but then got her MA in Journalism and became an investigative reporter, which brings her back to Laguna Cortez, when new evidence comes up that the man who confessed to murdering her uncle, was not the real killer. She is assigned by her editor to write a profile of the Devlin Saint Foundation and interview the founder and extremely private Devlin Saint. But something about him, reminds her of her Alex.
Secrets, mystery, danger, heartache and love confront her in Laguna Cortez.
I read an ARC provided by NetGalley.com, This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
4.5 stars
I have to say this story was not at all what I was thinking. It is a roller coaster ride of emotional turmoil for Ellie and you feel her pain at the loss of her father, uncle, and Alex.
Now it is years later and she has followed in her father’s footsteps, became a cop but found that the job wasn’t really for her. She turned to the one job she has found that she loves, investigative journalism. When the chance came up to write a story on the Devlin Saint Foundation, Ellie jumped on the chance even though it would mean taking her back to where she grew up.
Devlin Saint has secrets he needs to keep. People would not want to keep him around if they knew all his secrets. When Ellis shows up, he wants her gone because she could expose him. They are tired up in the past that could destroy them both if anyone finds out.
I really enjoyed this story and loved the suspense and intrigue. I do wonder why it too Ellie so long to question who killed her uncle though. After all, she was a cop and a journalist and they are noisy by nature. Anyway, read this one and fall in love with Devlin Saint, I can’t wait for the next book to see what happens with this couple.
**I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley and all opinions in this review are my own**
I was provided a copy of this book so that I could leave an honest review.
Can never go wrong with a J. Kenner book. This book was just what I needed after the past 18 months of academic textbooks.
Devlin Saint was no saint. It left me wanting more, like always, so that was no surprise for me. J. Kenner is my favorite author and I always eagerly await her next book.
J. Kenner is a genius! Nobody knows how to write a beautiful yet utterly emotional story like she does. She is seriously in a class of her own.
My Fallen Saint grabbed me from the beginning and never let me go. I cannot wait until the next book.
I just love this new dark tortured alpha! He is exactly the kind of sinner I need in my life! As always Julie Kenner has written a series that draws you in in the first chapter and makes you wish the next book was coming out immediately
The first book in the Fallen Saint, My Fallen Saint is a second chance romance and so much more. Love, lies, secrets and steam, complex characters woven within a well delivered story made this an engaging read. It does end in a cliffhanger.
My Fallen Saint by J. Kenner is the first book in her new Fallen Saint series and I am already addicted! Devlin Saint is everything he wants to be now. But he has his secrets. When Ellie Holmes comes int his life and may threaten everything he has worked for. He was charismatic, charming and a mystery. Ellie is strong and determined. Their journey in this book was not easy. I am excited for this next book!
Happy reading!
~He takes a step toward me, but I don’t move. My heart is pounding, and I don’t know if it’s fear or excitement or lust or need. All I know is that this moment is charged. Intense. Wild. And, damn me, I want to burn in the heat of it~
Reporter Ellie Holmes reluctantly returns to the hometown where she lost her family & first love, intent on uncovering the story behind her Uncle’s murder. There she meets handsome philanthropist Devlin Saint, a man of mystery with ties to her past. Her investigation not only awakens long buried feelings, but also unearths secrets that could put Ellie’s heart & life in jeopardy. This was a gripping story full of passion & mystery, lost love & second chances.
This was most definitely my favourite of J Kenner’s for a while. Once I started I was completely hooked and devoured this one night whilst my hubby kept me awake with this snoring but for once with this beauty I didn’t care!
I was on the edge of my seat with this one waiting to see how this would play out. The twists and turns were brilliant. I am hoping that this isn’t the end for them and there are still some secrets to be revealed.
Whew! J. Kenner is back with My Fallen Saint. It was dark and mysterious, dangerous and sexy. I could not put it down.
I LOVED Ellie. She had suffered and lost so much but she was so resilient and strong. Smart and brave and terrified of getting too close to anyone. She had learned that lesson the hard way throughout her life. The one loss she never got over, Alex. Her first love. Her only love. But it was when a work assignment sent her to the one place she never planned to return to that her life took another turn.
Enter Devlin Saint. Broody. Mysterious. Do-gooder with more than one big secret. And Devlin’s half answers keep Ellie’s inquisitive mind spinning. As she starts to unravel the pieces of his mystery, she can’t help all the what ifs that pop up.
I got a minor case of emotional whiplash while reading the first installment of this trilogy. The first chapter of Devlin and Ellie’s story was twisty and steamy and I can not wait to see what unfolds for them next.
Omg best book ever!! Delvin saint is one he$$ of a man and he’s secrets run deep. Ellie is a part of his past but will he let her know some of his secrets or will he continue to be mysterious?
Oh my! This book was really good. I just loved it! The characters are so amazing and the hero is masterful and intense. I definitely got overheated. Lol. J.Kenner is a master at what she does!
Watch out Mr. Stark….we have a new bad boy in town and his name is Saint Devlin!!!! He stole my heart!!! I mean there were secrets that were uncovered and I was falling more and more in deep with Saint. Now how do we get Damian and Saint in the same room?
About the book…..I absolfreakinlutely loved it! I was thrown into Saint’s and Ellie’s book world. I felt all the feels, my head spun with all the twists and turns. I knew who Saint was and piecing all the details as the story progressed. My heart broke and healed. Ellie is our amazing heroine with a heart break that only one person can heal. But does he want the job? My Fallen Saint has you enamored from page one! I could not put my e-reader down!!!!
Okay Devlin.. giving Damien a run for his money are we? I love our introduction to Devlin and Ellie and can’t wait for the rest of the series. I love how strong Ellie’s character is and just can’t wait to know more!! Any fan of J Kenner should certainly grab this copy!
One thing that Ms. Kenner does brilliantly, is she builds these interconnected worlds and sucks you right into the story. Ellie and Saint’s story kept my attention as a web of intrigue was laid out. Ellie and Saint have a chemistry that is so special and something that they can’t get past no matter the cost. I loved that we are fed bits and pieces, but there is so much more of this powerful story coming. Great read! Can’t wait for the next book!
I LOVE J. KENNER! One of my all-time favorite authors has an amazing new series – and I cannot get enough! Devlin and Elli’s story is amazing! I loved everything about it and I need more! I am not a fan of spoilers in reviews – so I will leave it with this: GET THIS BOOK NOW!!
j’étais très curieuse de découvrir cette histoire et je n’ai pas été déçue par les personnages même si j’avais deviné quelques petites choses bien avant qu’elles ne soient dévoilées. L’autrice nous fait vivre les hauts et les bas de leur relation pour le moins intense, j’ai aimé le côté “débridé” de notre héroïne qui ne baisse jamais les bras et traque la vérité pendant que Devlin essaye de lui cacher autant de choses que possible. Le final est forcément explosif et je suis assez impatiente d’être en janvier pour lire la suite, je me demande comment ça va tourner…
Devlin Saint is no saint. He’s a man who knows the darker side of life and does everything in his power to protect the one person who can be used against him: Ellie Holmes. Ellie is a fiesty and fiery cop-turned-journalist and she loves a bit of danger where she can get it.
This couple have a tangled web of mystery, deceit, heartbreak, and so much steamy passion they sizzle off the page. I can’t wait to read where they’re story goes to next with the small cliffhanger at the end that’s enough to leave you wanting more!
5/5 stars
This is the first book in the new Fallen Saint series and I never thought I would say this but move over Damien Stark there is a new sheriff in town and his name is Devlin Saint, insert swoon here, and prepare to fall hard for him. Standing tall in her own right is Ellie, the strong female protagonist, ex-cop turned investigative journalist. After a decade of being away from her hometown with the memories she would like to forget, Ellie returns in the hope of discovering the truth about her uncle’s death while working on a new profile for her magazine. From the beginning of her arrival, she has met with some interesting circumstances and someone from her past who holds secrets. Devlin Saint is a pure alpha who commands respect and controls everything around him while coveting his privacy. Will Ellie be able to get past those walls and get Devlin to open up? Ms. Kenner has done an outstanding job with this new series, sucking readers in and sending them on a riveting journey as Ellie and Devlin work through their respective issues. The chemistry between the two is simmering and I cannot wait to see what happens when it boils over as they are tasked with working together to unravel the truth. This is one page turning, highly intriguing read that will have you wanting to fall down the rabbit hole and staying there until the end. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait to read book two. I volunteered to read a copy of this book.
„He doesn’t look like a saint at all. Instead he’s a fallen angel.”
My Fallen Saint is a romantic suspense at its best! J. Kenner delivered a captivating story, full of secrets, lies and unexpected twists and turns. This book is just as sexy as it is angsty. Every page is filled with intense emotions and shocking revelations. It’s the perfect introduction to Devlin and Ellie’s story and I’m here for it all!
Devlin is a complicated man with a turbulent past. He’s an enigma, but there’s something about him that draws you in. And when you peel his layers, you fall in love with him more and more. He’s an alpha who knows what he wants, he’s controlling, commanding and sinfully delicious!
Ellie has her own tragic past. But despite the loss and hurt she experienced she is strong, fierce and brave. She won’t let anyone push her around.
Ellie and Devlin had an immediate chemistry. The push and pull between these two almost drove me to the brink of insanity. The tension kept me at the edge of the seat and I loved how slowly they were tearing each other’s walls up, how their physical relantionship evolved into more. There are still many secrets to unravel, and I can’t wait to discover them all!
My Fallen Saint is a great introduction to the new intriguing world created by J. Kenner. The storyline is a perfect mix of present and the past, filled with passion, angst and mystery. I was completely captivated from start to finish and I’m looking forward to read more in this series!