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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Wow, well, she did it again. Another couple that are intriguing and drawn to each other, but in different ways and backgrounds. Ellie thought that even though she lost everyone that mattered to her, she knew them. But, as she finds out, some things aren’t what they seem at first glance. Devlin knows that he should let Ellie go back to her life in New York but he just can’t seem to do that. There are many twists and turns, some are expected but others not so much. Can’t wait for more!
If you have read J. Kenner’s romantic suspense stories before, this one is just as good, if not better than the others. J. Kenner has a way of throwing so many curveballs your way that you have no idea which way the story line is going. You think you know…and then…BAM….it changes direction. Be prepared as you read this story….you will not always know what is going on and it does end on a slight cliffhanger.
Ellie Holmes life has been filled with lots of heartache. Her mom died when she was young; her dad died in the line of duty; her uncle Peter was murdered; and her first love, Alex, just up and left her right after he took her virginity. Ellie now lives in New York City but has made a trip back to Laguna Cortez, CA, her hometown, to write an article on Devlin Saint, an international philanthropist. While Ellie is back in Laguna Cortez she is also going to investigate her uncle’s murder to see if she can uncover anything.
As Ellie spends time with Devlin, she realizes he is keeping a huge secret. Devlin may be a guy who helps the underdog and fights for their justice but he also has a dark side. Just as things start to heat up between Ellie and Devlin, all hell breaks loose and Ellie’s world comes crashing down around her. Just when she thinks she has everything figured out, it ends up that Devlin may have more hidden secrets than she first thought.
I really liked Ellie. She was a kick butt, take no prisoner type of girl. Because of things from her past, she loves to live life in the fast lane. She also drives a 1965 Ford Shelby Mustang…..my favorite type of car! I really liked Devlin too. He is a perfect damaged, alpha male. Deep down he has good intentions, just it doesn’t always seem that way on the surface. I can’t wait to see when Ellie and Devlin’s story is going to take us next!
Dark and Intense Emotions to start off this new trilogy. A book filled with secrets, criminal endeavors, and a love story for the ages.
As I started this story, I wasn’t sure how the plot would progress by chapter two you are completely invested and are prepared for a romance that is truly a work of art. The storyline is a show of the impossible needs and frustrated desire of this couple and what happens when your life is shrouded in grief and secrets.
Ellie is not what I expected at all. Even after losing her mother, her father and Uncle she is still accepting of love from Alex. Their young love was intense and when it ended abruptly it created deep and brutal scars that even as an adult Ellie has not gotten over. She has very few lasting relationships. Even those she claims to be closes to she holds at arm’s length. She hasn’t been to her hometown in 10 years. She returns to find answers and to write a profile on Devlin Saint.
Devlin is a man shrouded in secrecy. He is doing the best in the world to right wrongs and protect those who can not protect themselves all the while keep secrets from everyone. Devlin runs a nonprofit foundation that is known to help victims of sex trafficking. That part of the story shed some light on a very real problem in our society and was very well done. It was nice to see the subtle way the author was advocating for victims.
This is a story filled with intense emotions and interactions between two remarkable characters. Their intensity makes for a plot filled with regret and provoking confrontation. Both characters are victims of choices, choices made by them or for them by their parents. As the storyline progresses it is unclear until the very end how they can overcome or right these choices. This made for a powerful read.
Fallen Saint is a fantastic start to this new series. All the dark secrets and amazing characters will have you reading from start to finish in one sitting. This intense read was a 5/5 for me. I am eagerly anticipating book 2.
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Wow – this new series is off to a great start!!! Devlin and Ellie have a connection, chemistry, secrets, and an amazing story. I could not put this story down and can’t wait to see where it goes!
Thrilling, Sexy, Heart Wrenching and a MUST read!
Devlin and Ellie’s story are nothing short of amazing. Devlin is willing to sacrifice his life for Ellie, while Ellie believes her only true love abandoned her. J. Kenner has created a world you don’t want to leave. This emotional and pulling story will draw you and keep you wanting for more.
This is a definite MUST read.
I didn’t know where this was going at the beginning but I was intrigued. The writing sucks you in from the very first page and the characters and the sizzling chemistry had me unable to put this down. The twists and turns, secrets and lies is what had me on edge! I loved it!
My Fallen Saint (Fallen Saint # 1) by J. Kenner. At 13 Ellie met the boy of her dreams, that is when she met Alex. Over the years he became her everything till one night. There had always been something between them but he was a few years older and he worked for her uncle. When tragedy happens to Ellie she gives her virginity to Alex. The next morning he is gone and all she is left with a note. 10 years later Ellie still has issues regarding men. When she meets Devlin Saint who has a resemblance to Alex, her interest is peaked. Devlin is a young philanthropist who is a recluse and much isn’t known about him. She was there to get a story about him and his endeavors for her job. The more time she spends with Devlin, the more intrigued she is by him. Devlin knows he is playing with fire by spending so much time with Ellie. As secrets are revealed and truths are discovered this story kept getting better and better. This story was so good. So many twist and turns. I couldn’t get enough of these two. Enough was revealed to get me to get me excited about the next book. There is still more to come and some of these things may turn out to be deadly. 5 stars for. Bring on more Ellie and Devlin.
Eliie comes back to town.
She meets Devlin Saint.When I started reading I couldn’t put it down.J. Kenner is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can’t wait for the next book.
Final Score – 4 Stars
Oh Devlin …
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave, When first we practice to deceive!”
When someone you love and trust breaks that in the cruelest of ways, I’m a firm believer in “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me!” I did not like or find anything redeemable with the Hero – there are still secrets he’s keeping and quite frankly, after everything he put Ellie through, there’s just no guarantee that he won’t do it again. I quite frankly couldn’t understand how/why Ellie would EVER forgive him, let alone let him back into her life. Love must truly be blind here, but I’m sorry, no. No, NO! I can’t let someone who shaped my life and its eventual course back in and just blindly accept that he will be truthful from now on. There will always be that question in the back of mind and for me – those questions would drive me mad.
I did enjoy the secondary characters – especially Brandy. Brandy is everyone’s BFF who truly has their back.
The chemistry between Devlin and Ellie is steamy, but with the underlining tension of hidden truths and deception – I just don’t see how this relationship can survive long term.
*** I received an exclusive ARC of this book ***
Ellie has a tough childhood. Her mother died when she was young. Her father got shot and her uncle got killed. When her uncle was still alive there was a guy working for him Alex. He became Ellie’s first and disappeared a day after her uncle got killed and left her all by herself. She became a cop and then after that a reporter. Now she is back in her hometown looking for her uncle murder. When she meets Alex again she is mad and wants answers. What really happened with her uncle and why fit Alex leave her when she needed him the most? This book was fantastic. So exciting that I couldn’t put it down. I loved everything about it
Amazing book! Hot! Steamy! Strong characters! Passionate love! J. Kenner delivers another smashingly intense story in this first of the Fallen Saint series. You will fall in love with the heroine, Ellie Holmes. She’s a cops daughter and an investigative reporter. She’s full of fire & fortitude. She doesn’t back down from danger and she’s filled with determination to find answers to long lost questions. Enter Devlin Saint with his controlling, alpha male behavior. He’s a dark, fierce man who keeps himself hidden in the shadows. He has many secrets and he’s dangerous. How can he & Ellie come together when they are both so headstrong and stubborn? Readers will be cheering them on as their love story unfolds in this riveting novel. Several twists will deepen the plot, keeping readers on the edge and wanting more. Once I started reading this book I could not stop. I needed to know what happens next. Each chapter brought more depth to the story and unfolded Devlin’s character layer by layer. Another MUST READ by J. Kenner. Highly recommended!!!
First thing you need to know is that there is a small cliffhanger, nothing that’s going to have you freaking out. This author is the queen of the tortured hero and Saint is everything you would expect. The plot twists, while slightly predictable, are still good. There are a lot of questions that I’m confident will be answered in the next book, but there was a secret that didn’t seem so secret with the way the characters had certain conversations that anyone could have overheard. It’s a little bit of a slow burn, but since this isn’t a standalone, I’m okay with that. The last steamy scene was a little underwhelming, I expected a little more teasing and something a bit wilder based on the set up. The writing is good, the heroine a little irritating at times, but the story flows without those frustrating idling hang ups of when a character harps on a subject or a thought.
Yes! What an outstanding start to an exciting new series! My Fallen Saint ticked every box for a great read for me. Intrigue, mystery, hot hero and heroine, a tangled past, love which is prepared to sacrifice, fabulous writing and characters which drew me in immediately. I lived every word and am smugly satisfied that there is more to come! Just can’t wait!!
Gritty romantic suspense. Stormy relationship ahead, so brace yourself for intense emotions, dark secrets, and a couple that would honour the big screen.
I am obsessed with this plot. The romance is a masterpiece of impossible needs and frustrated desire because the main characters bonded as a young couple and then tragedy severed their future together. Ellie is one strong woman who has devoted her life to uncovering criminal secrets, yet she carries a personal scar that flares to life when she meets larger-than-life Devlin Saint.
Wow, the interactions between these two are electrifying, charging the plot with ardent passion, mysterious regrets, and arousing confrontation. He is one wall of refusal while she is a rolling wave of pent-up emotion. I loved and yelled at the injustice of their present situation while I was relishing every second of the barriers between them crumbling and giving way to furious and tantalizing intimacy. And the suspense plot is harsh and inspiring and powerfully engaging.
Saint will open up a well of ugly truths that Ellie has to battle with all her will, and it is amazing. I found it fascinating as he explains the nature of his enterprise, why she is researching it as well as other sad links to the town, and the dangers that might be coming at them from the unknown. Besides the gripping plot and romance, this book stands out because of the sensitive crime it tackles. There is an interview of a victim that gives a glimpse into a horrifying situation, but it would be the seed of an incredible side story. I wish that were written, too.
Something I didn’t like? When the characters turn into maniacs who look for gratification from strangers on a regular basis, but at least it has a psychological explanation here XD
This is a phenomenal start of a trilogy that blends mind-blowing secrets, criminal endeavors, and a love story that refuses to relent. This author has sharpened her storytelling skills once more, and it is a sure bet. Wholeheartedly recommend it.
Move over Damien Stark. A new king is here. Something unimaginable and extraordinary has happened in My Fallen Saint. Devlin Saint just captured my heart’s number one spot as broken, dominating and delicious alpha man from J. Kenner. This story was explosive and enticing. It was such a powerful mix of passion, suspense and angst. I have no words. No words.
Ellie is back to her home town Laguna Cortez after years. This sea side town is associated with pain, guilt and regret for her. She lost her family and her first love broken her heart. Now she works as an investigative journalist following the path of her father who gave his life as cop. She has two purposes. One, to look into new evidences and informations coming into light about her uncle Peter’s murder. Second, to write a profile about the elusive billionaire Devlin Saint. Who created Devlin Saint Foundation that is a major force in philanthropic activities like stopping human trafficking has changed Laguna Cortez financially. Will she find the truth about her family? Who is Devlin Saint? Is he really a saint?
This story is unique in the sense both Ellie and Devlin are very strong characters with complex past. So they have this intense dynamics. There is always a power play going on. And that was just breathtaking. Ellie has experienced loss and abandonment. And she thrives on danger and thrill now. She is fearless. She is stubborn and relentless in pursuit of truth even if her life at risk. That is why she is so irresistibly attracted to Saint. He gives this aura of danger and darkness. He has this calm, confident and empowering persona to the world and for his charity work. But he is hiding secrets those can change everything. He is gorgeous, controlling, edgy and infuriating. But he holds such an aching heart that I couldn’t help but break and fall for him. He couldn’t hide the monsters inside from Ellie. They have this living breathing connection. They shouldn’t be together. They have too much toxic emotions. But they are also soulmates. In a twisted epic way. Fate has brought them together and they have to fight the world together. The chemistry was electrifying. I was just having goosebumps and palpitations each time they came together. So much heat! And also so much heart! The storyline is beyond complicated. The twists and turns were brutal. The pieces are still in the air. And I cannot wait to see how these come together. You will be shocked for sure. Because I didn’t see those punches coming.
My Fallen Saint by J. Kenner was an adventurous romance. Devlin and Ellie’s sinful and heartaching story has just began. But it has already stolen my heart. Each moment was an emotional and sexy treat. Each chapter was a surprise. Best work by J. Kenner and undoubtedly one of my top 2020 read!
Received ARC for honest review
I was pulled in to Ellie’s journey back to her hometown. She is resilient and tough in how she approaches her life having lost so many important people along the way. The last place she wants to be is her hometown but a revelation about her uncle forces the investigative reporter back to find answers. What she never expects to find is the boy who walked away 10 years ago, her first and only love. Devlin carries a lot of secrets but why he left Ellie could destroy her. I truly don’t want to give away too much of this incredible story. From page 1, I was intrigued and needed to know more about Ellie and Devlin. There is more to their journey which has me swirling with questions and trepidation for what may be in store for them in book 2. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
Ellie’s first love left her without a word the morning after their one and only night together. It was when she needed him the most, though, and he was gone. Her uncle was gone. Her dad was gone. Now years later, an adult with scars from her past, she’s back in her hometown to write a piece on the mysterious benefactor, Devlin Saint, who is apparently a secretive angel investor. But when she comes face to face with the man, it shakes her to her very damaged core. And makes her want answers even more so than ever. Where has he been all this time?!?
Hot damn but I like where Ellie and Alex’s story is going. Of course we didn’t get answers, only lots of questions, and the angst between these two is high, really high. The push and the pull is delicious and I can tell Alex wants to just tell Ellie everything, give into the love neither ever got over, never let go, for the other. There is a cliffhanger, and I’m left very anxiously on the edge of my seat until I get the second part of this trilogy on my Kindle. Ugh. January is soooo far away that I just may perish before I get me some answers!
The moment this book starts it completely sucks you in and you won’t want it to end. It has a great mix of suspense and steam.
Ellie has experienced a lot of pain and loss throughout her life, but now she is back to the place where it all happened and she is looking for some answers and to interview Devlin Saint. Devlin keeps to himself, he likes to keep things private, however, he does have a foundation that does many great things and that has helped many people.
I love Ellie. Despite all her pain and loss she is strong and she used her past to fuel who she is as a person today. She has her struggles, she has some walls up, but she isn’t afraid. Devlin is mysterious, but there is something about him that will draw you in and will also have you feeling for him the more things are revealed. Ellie and Devlin have chemistry from the moment they meet. However, Devlin does everything he can to try and push Ellie away, but she won’t budge. She wants to get the job down and get some answers.
My Fallen Saint is full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. I can’t wait to see what is in store for both Ellie and Devlin! This one is a MUST READ and a great start to an all new series from J. Kenner.
3.5 stars… I struggled with the beginning and it took a while to be invested in this one. Although there’s chemistry between Devlin and Ellie, there was a lot of push and pull, hot and cold moments. The storyline has promise and gets going towards the end leaving you wanting for more.
Wow! I haven’t read a J Kenner book for more than a few years. And as I sit here writing this review I am asking myself why? This book is absolutely brilliant. It was a story that spanned more than a decade. It contains secrets, lies, a lust for love, and a whole heap of heartbreak.
The secrets will remain with me, as will the whole story and plot. Just no, it will keep you on the edge of your seat, as we tread carefully though the path, as we chase this story along with Ellie the investigative reporter, who goes home for answers.
This book is a total recommend from me, I really can’t wait for the second book. And for the story to continue.
Reviewer: Donna