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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* I received an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review *
My Fallen Saint is the first book in the Fallen Saint Trilogy. I have only read a few of J. Kenner’s books but I did enjoy the Stark Series, so I wanted to give this a try. While I did not dislike the story, I feel like if you have to be in love with the book to read three of them about the same characters and storyline.
Second chance romance is one of my favorite categories in the romance genre. In the beginning I was invested, and I felt Ellie’s heartbreak after Alex left. For him to leave her right after he finally gave himself to her was the worst thing a person can do. I cannot imagine the pain she felt because you could tell that she was in love with him and being her first love, he totally crushed her.
Unfortunately, that was the only connection I had with Ellie. Her character drove me crazy. I don’t even know why she tried to pretend she could spend a few days with him and be able to walk away. I felt bad for her best friend because every time she cried, I expected them to be over or she would go back to New York but five minutes later she was fine and with Devlin again. The back and forth was annoying. She seemed like she was tough, so I expected her to challenge him.
He doesn’t look like a saint at all. Instead he’s a fallen angel. A man with power and poise and a dangerous edge. And right now, he’s looking at me with so much heat it’s a wonder I don’t melt into the leather.”
Devlin frustrated me most of the time. He was so hot and cold with Ellie that I wish she just did not bother with him. I could not understand why he felt the need to reveal himself to her. The whole time he said she should stay away from him and he had the ability to fly under her radar and yet he outed himself. Unfortunately, I was not really into his character so I had a hard time being anxious about them being able to be together. I also was confused as to why Devlin did not think to try to stop her from finding out what happened to her uncle. Being what we know now it seemed strange that he was not trying to stop her.
“Don’t play with fire, he’d said, and in the moment, I’d thought he meant the heat between us. Now, I think he has something to hide.”
Overall, this story was an ok read but I am unsure if I will continue with the series. I liked the bones of the plot, but I was not able to fully connect to the characters as I would have liked. I know there is so much more to this story and I hate to give up on a story when I do not know everything yet. The second book could change my mind all together. We will have to wait and see.
A second chance romance with secrets, lies, and twists and turns that keeps you turning the pages for more. Devlin and Ellie sizzle together and you just want these tortured souls to get their HEA. Cannot wait for the next book!
Fantastic new series! So much passion, hurt and secrets. Can the truth bring Ellie closure? Will it put her ghosts to bed? My Fallen Saint had it all. My heart pounded as the storyline progressed and my curiosity was pushed even further with the last sentence.
J Kenner is a master at writing great books that hold my attention and keeps me wanting more!
A must read.
My Fallen Saint is the first book in the new Fallen Saint series. It is a gripping, engaging story filled with memorable characters, lots of intrigue and I didn’t want to put it down. There are so many twists and turns, secrets to unravel and questions to be answered.
Ms. Kenner has brought us two more characters that I couldn’t get enough of. The push and pull between Ellie and Devlin had me hanging on the edge of my seat wondering how or if they could reconcile their past in order to face their future. And this book is not the end of their story. I know I can’t wait to see where the rest of this series takes us.
Ellie Holmes was in love and after their one night together, he left her a note, he was sorry and he was gone. Ellie had lost so much; her mother died and then her father and uncle were murdered. After several years on the force, Ellie is pursuing a career as a journalist. She planned on interviewing the elusive Devlin Saint, who has his own foundation. When she finally meets him, he is dynamic and reminds her of her first love, but he warns her to leave town…to stay away from him. She finds him exhilarating and dangerous, and his foundation’s work with abused children speaks to her. When he makes a final attempt to push her away, will she give up or finally give him what he wants? The story is not over for Ellie and Devlin. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
4.25 stars-MY FALLEN SAINT is the first instalment in J. Kenner’s contemporary, adult FALLEN SAINT erotic, romantic, suspense series focusing on former police officer turned investigative journalist Ellie Holmes, and billionaire investor Devlin Saint.
Told from first person perspective (Ellie Holmes) MY FALLEN SAINT follows investigative journalist Ellie Holmes, ten years after the murder of her uncle Peter, a return home to Laguna Crotez that brings with it too many memories of the past, and of a loss that still hurts to present day. When the police reopen the investigation into her uncle’s murder, Ellie is hoping to uncover the truth, but what Ellie never expected was to come face to face with reclusive billionaire investor Devlin Saint, a man tied closely to Ellie’s past. What ensues is the building relationship between Ellie and Devlin, and the potential fall-out when the truth about the who, how and what of Devlin Saint is revealed.
The relationship between Ellie and Devlin begins acrimoniously as Devlin struggles to avoid Ellie and her investigative questions, questions that are now directed at our story line ‘hero’…Devlin’s philanthropic adventures help men, women and children who have been victims of human trafficking but Devlin knows more about Ellie’s past than he is willing to reveal, a revelation that will destroy the woman with whom he is falling in love. A business weekend in Vegas finds our couple crossing the proverbial line, a line that now places both of them in the direct line of fire. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to Ellie’s best friend Brandy, and Detective Lamar Gage, as well as Devlin’s assistant Anna Lindstrom, and his friend / right hand man Ronan Thorne.
MY FALLEN SAINT is a story of betrayal and vengeance; secrets and lies; heart break, tragedy, power, pain and revelations-revelations I predicted from the very start. The premise is dramatic and intense; the romance is passionate and seductive; the characters are broken and tragic. MY FALLEN SAINT ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned.
When Ellie Holmes is called back to Laguna Cortez for family business, her boss gives her an assignment for a profile piece on a local philanthropist there, Devlin Saint. Devlin has a lot of secrets and the attraction he has for Ellie is something he feels he must shut down. Ellie is an investigative reporter that has suffered a lot of losses in her life and relationships are avoided. Neither one is looking for a relationship but when they meet, sparks fly.
Great start to a new series from J Kenner!
The moment they meet Ellie Holmes is drawn to Devlin Saint, he’s mysterious, handsome, commanding, and has a power over her that she doesn’t quite understand. No one has made her feel the way he does, he draws something out in her she never knew existed… something she wants to hold onto. But when she learns that he is keeping parts of himself away from her, it leads her to believe that his intentions are not pure. The investigative reporter in her is dying to get out and discover all his secrets… but doing so could ruin everything they have built, and she isn’t so sure she is willing to risk it.
My Fallen Saint opens the page on couple Ellie and Devlin and takes us back into the dangerous and always alluring Saint world. Devlin is as alpha as they come and the moment he meets demure Ellie he can’t help but want to devour her, but he is also leery of getting to close to her, for she is a little dangerous in her own right. She is an investigative reporter and is always on the hunt for secrets to expose and Devlin has many of those, ones he wants to stay hidden. They fall into an easy physical relationship, but when feelings start to get involved and they start to grow closer that is when things take an unsteady turn. I really enjoyed this one, the characters drew me instantly and the words held me hostage I just couldn’t pry my eyes from them. I cannot wait to see what is in store for these two, I imagine a lot more danger and passion to come! If you like action packed romances then I have no doubt this one will give you everything you crave… and more! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
This book is outstanding ..
I lost my breath reading this book , I was completely absorbed by the high standard .
Devlin Saint the good honest guy who everyone loves ( me! ) has everything going for him .
Ellie Holmes a reporter , knows his face is familiar ?
This book is written so well that when you follow Devlin and Ellie you enter their space , that turns everything upside down completely, including me..
It is one of those books that when you have to do non reading jobs you’re continually thinking of “what is happening” all the time! …. there is much more to be told … so much more……
Much more than five stars , easily much more.
No teasers from me as you cannot spoil this read.
This will be a breathtaking series .
Danger, Adrenalin , Angst , Suspense , Desire and a connection that is out of this world !!!!
Wow, what a story that will pull at your heart string and make you wonder if the guy is the bad guy or not! In true J. Kenner fashion, she takes you on a ride of love, and add in some mystery and you’re hooked from the first lines of the story! 5 stars for this one!
We meet Ellie, she’s had a tough life to say the least. She’s pretty much lost everything that’s important to her, but she’ll always have Alex right?
Devlin is a mysterious man, he does good for the world, but he feels he’s not good enough for anything. When he see’s Ellie, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her from the danger she could put herself in.
I was hesitant at first reading this, but I quickly got absorbed into the story and couldn’t put it down! Don’t miss out on this great story, it’s part of a 3 book series, I know you’ll enjoy!
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!!
My Fallen Saint is a fabulous start to the Fallen Saint series. Ellie is so strong with and always seeking justice. As she searches for answers to the past she is hit with a face she never expected to see again. Devin Saint is hiding in plan sight. He is a giant mystery that you will love unraveling along side Ellie. I love their chemistry. This book is one to be read. I couldn’t put this one down at all.
** spoiler alert ** MoJ. Kenner’s”A Fallen Angel” is a
BRILLIANT & SINFULLY BROKEN ROMANCE THAT WILL CATAPULT YOU TO THE STARS & BEYOND!
I could not put this book down. It’s like the devil himself playing an angel from heaven and this angel is trying not to burn! Saint may be a Sinner to himself but to the rest of the world he is a Saint. He is a man who stole the heart and soul from the only woman he ever loved Ellie. Devlin Saint is a deliciously broken man who was dealt a shit life and now all he wants is to make it right. Since the day he ran out of Ellie’s life he has been looking for that redemption through his work with the DSF saving lives from corruption and human trafficking. But when Ellie turns up in town to write a story on the man, the myth who is behind the DSF it’s like shes seeing a ghost. It couldn’t be. Could it be the one guy who owned her . His life is disshelved by her presence enticed with desire and lust for the one woman he as always found hard to resist. Emily brings complications to the new life he has created. Devlin Saint demands a very organized and private life. In bed Devlin owns her. Out of bed he is hers. While unmasking their past life is a roller coaster… hang on for this amazing ride… filed with torment anguish and an insane amount of heat.
Determined to unfold her family’s demise Emily turns up news she never expected or believed she would find….
Unable to resist the power of their chemistry they find themselves in a dance with with an angel and the devil trying for for heaven.
J.KENNER
My first from this author and beyond any doubt, I’m hooked!
This book teases you, gives you a little, then makes you second guess everything else. Suspense and mind games swirling around a decade old mystery. Nothing is as it seems. The sense of loss and foreboding wreaks havoc on your emotions all the while you’re trying to piece together the bread crumbs that are sprinkled in. I figured out some of them, have a good idea of others, but there are still more that I’m trying to flesh out.
I’m eagerly awaiting My Beautiful Sin!
My Fallen Saint is the first book in this new series by J. Kenner. I love this author and she never disappoints, she had me hooked from the first page with this book. Devlin Saint is the hot alpha hero and Ellie Holmes an investigator reporter. There story is full of mystery, heartbreak, intrigue and of course romance. I can’t wait to read more from this series. I highly recommend this book!!
“I wanted to burn. I wanted to get lost in the flames with him until we were both reduced to ashes.”
I’m always excited to get my hands on a new J Kenner book. It goes without saying…this book DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Different style than the infamous Damien/Nikki duo…but just as sexy and intriguing!
“I’d loved him. I’d trusted him. And he’d walked away. Everyone else in my life had been stolen from me. But Alex? He’d left of his own accord. And that made him the worst devil of all.”
This book really has a lot of depth with some steaminess woven in. It has family ties, friendship, betrayal, protection, dark underworld that NEEDS to be brought to light and so much more!
“I want to stick my head in the sand, I already know that I’m going to be gutted when this ends.”
I can’t wait to see where this story takes us in the next book My Beautiful Sin.
Oh man, this is good. Devlin Saint is everything I wanted him to be and more. Secretive, maybe dangerous, so dominating in only the good ways…..sign me up for more of allll that. And add Ellie to the mix- his first love, whose heart he broke. She’s still so drawn to him, but her investigative nature keeps unravelling their past and maybe even exposing the present. I like Ellie- she’s independent, honest about her limits, determined, and loyal. And she’s smart.
You know how you read a lot of romance and sometimes the steamy scenes get a bit skimmable? Not the case at all here. I devoured every heated moment. It was passionate, it was intimate, it was made even more enjoyable by the push and pull of their relationship!
Okay so there’s also mystery, intrigue, and suspicion, and I think maybe not everyone is trustworthy. This is just the first in a new series and I can NOT wait for book two. I’m curious to find out more about all the characters involved, and I know I’m in for an intense, wild ride. I will probably reread this before the next one comes out.
4,5 Stars for My Fallen Saint ( Fallen Saint #1)
Book one in a new series from J Kenner and I have to say if this book is anything to go by she will have another hit series on her hands. As you would expect from this very talented author,the characters are easy to relate to and the writing is strong, I was captivated from the first page to the last line in this romance mixed with intrigue, drama, passion and suspense ……
Devlin Saint is a man you will fall for, he cares for the people he holds close to him and he always wants to help the underdog add in the hotness and you get a swoon worthy hero but there is more to him than meets the eye and once you start to peel back the layers you will fall hard and fast….
Ellie Holmes is an investigative reporter looking into her uncles murder and all clues lead to Devlin, could this man be involved or even responsible for her uncles death and why does the man standing in front of her look so familiar…..
This story ticked all my boxes, I swooned, I sighed, and at times I held my breath as Devlin and Ellie push trust and love to the limits, the chemistry is sizzling, the characters loveable and I can’t wait to see where we go with book 2 in this series.
Devlin and Ellie’s story is a second chance romance, the start of a new series, Fallen Sain. They are both broken. There is angst and romance that will have your heartbreaking, everything that surrounds their story is a mystery and one I definitely need to find the answers to. Their chemistry is over the roof, it’s pure fire, but one you are going to get burn with. Fantastic start to a romance suspense you want to uncover. All the dark secrets and amazing characters will have you reading from start until the end and you still want more.
“Everyone else in my life had been stolen from me. But Alex? He’d left of his own accord. And that made him the worst devil of all.”
Wow! This is going to be an intriguing series, I can tell! What a great start!!
So, we first meet Elsa Holmes and we learn all about her tragic childhood and the loss of her parents and uncle. We learn that as a teenager, she fell hard for the young handsome Alex working with her uncle and how that boy up and left without a word after their first and only night together, leaving her heartbroken and jaded from that night on. Now, an investigative journalist, she’s back in her home town to interview the mysterious Devlin Saint about his philanthropic organization and its involvement in bringing child traffickers to justice. While she’s there, she starts digging in to the murders of her father and uncle, and it soon becomes clear that Devlin Saint is no saint after all.
I’m not going to delve in to Devlin Saint too much here as I don’t want to give too much away. But, let’s just say, he is not who he appears to be. He’s got so many layers you’ll want to just keep peeling and peeling away! Is he a good guy? Bad guy? Good guy with a bad past? Bad guy with a bad past? I bet you can’t figure him out!
And the ending? What did I read??? This does end on a cliffy so don’t expect things to be wrapped up with a neat bow. But, it will leave you desperate for the next book!