One wrong move and it’s over.TheaI was invisible until I wasn’t.One mistyped number became the catalyst to my hell on earth when I accidentally sent a risqué photo to the blackmail king of Silver Lake High. Now Connor Bishop holds it as a bargaining chip over my head. I’ve become his doll, at his mercy in a corrupt castle.Better do as he says or else, or else, or else… else, or else, or else…
His thumb is on the send button every time I try to buck his command. Can I survive a private photo going viral instead of living this life of torment?
It’s not right. Maybe it’s time his castle burns down.
Secrets and favors built my throne.
Connor
Meek. Shy. Wholesome.
Thea Kennedy was picture-perfect innocence until she wasn’t. The unexpected photo is the juiciest secret to land in my lap in a while. Who knew she was hiding luscious curves under frumpy sweaters?
With one racy selfie, Thea stepped into my world, where I control the board. I’ll trap the little mouse and won’t let her escape the depraved kingdom I built.
But there are darker monsters than me lurking in the shadows. They want to take a bite out of my little mouse. I don’t like sharing what’s mine.
Warning: Ruthless Bishop is a dark new adult high school bully romance intended for mature readers. This book is part of a series but can be enjoyed as a standalone. The Sinners and Saints series boys are all devilish antiheroes brought to their knees by a spitfire heroine, so if you love enemies-to-lovers and hate-to-love type stories, you’re in the right place. This mature new adult romance contains dubious situations, bullying, blackmail, stalking, a predator, crude language, and intense sexual/violent content that some readers might find triggering or offensive. Please proceed with caution.
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Bishop takes Queen!
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The setting: The upscale neighborhood in Ridgeview where the main characters are next door neighbors and Silver Lake High School.
The Hero: Connor Bishop – Son of the Principal and the Town Councilwoman who is running for re-election. Connor is one of the two “Kings” of the school, along with Devlin from Tempting Devil (book 2). Connor wants to get out of his house and away from his broken family. In order to get out, he has become the blackmail king of the school. He has files on just about everyone and is known to use them when he doesn’t get what he wants.
The heroine: Thea Kennedy – The invisible girl. Thea grew up under the thumb of her mother who is an extremely strict, ultra conservative man-hater. Her father is largely absent since he travels for work. Thea has had self-image issues in the past due to her strict and very negative mother. When she was younger she sought attention from readers of an online blog about herself which she hid from her mother. Thea dresses in clothes a few sizes too big and bulky sweaters, but dreams of becoming more self-confident and able to stand up for herself.
The love story: In a daring move for Thea, she sends a risqué picture of herself to a guy she had a light flirtation with over the summer. However, the text goes to her neighbor Connor instead of the guy she intended. Connor is intrigued by what Thea has been hiding under her bulky clothes, but also sees it as a chance to get blackmail evidence on Thea.
Connor blackmails Thea into becoming his fake girlfriend and doesn’t believe that Thea is as good and sweet as she appears. Connor’s home life and being the blackmail king have taught him that everyone is hiding something. He has trust issues and an anger management problem. He sees a court ordered therapist for his anger. He quickly becomes very protective of Thea, despite those issues.
The multiple storylines in this book all dovetailed together to fit neatly into the romance between Connor and Thea. The romance was hot from the start, but they also grew to like each other naturally. Some of the imagery was dark in this book, but I liked that the overall theme was bright. Imagery like black hearts, crowns, crows and skulls were all mentioned. Though also things like sunshine and sunbeams.
Thea bakes whenever she feels anxious or troubled. She works out her issues while kneading dough. She wants to someday own a bakery. So Connor is often describing how she smells like sugar treats especially after she has been baking. I thought that was nice and made Thea seem all the more wholesome.
There were great supporting characters in this book and the author, Veronica Eden started setting up the background for the next book. Devlin and Blair from Tempting Devil played big roles in this book which takes place around the same time period as that story. Some of the things that happened between Devlin and Clair in Tempting Devil were told in this book from a new perspective and it was nice to get a different point of view.
Thea’s best friend Maisy Landry will be the heroine in the next book. Her and her older brother, Holden once had a friend who moved away and now he is back, but he is a huge jerk to Maisy. He is a bad boy named Fox Wilder and Connor calls him “a punk with a leather jacket, messy dark hair, and a mean glint in his eyes” and nobody really knows much about him. So that should be a good one.
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
Bishop, Bishop… wow…
I thought I knew what to expect from this story, I thought Bishop it was going to be THE JERK and Thea the shy, super sweet girl, a little plain maybe .
10% of the book and everything I imagine went down the drain.
Thea it’s the sweetest person I ever had the pleasure to read about. She is strong and so damn innocent, she melted my heart with her doubts and still so feisty, so head strong with her ups and downs and even being blackmailed by Connor she stayed true to her feelings, not being afraid to show how she truly felt about Thee relationship.
I guessed Bishop had a facade with all that playful charade, but the darkness enveloped me.
I thought he would be immature and all but he surprise the hell of me. The Alpha protector mode made me swoon. He is a sweetheart, he is dirty and also very conscious of every step he takes.
Devlin and Blair in this book just added the spicy flavor in this romance and Maisy made me laugh my heart out.
I love it! Really!
And I’m so happy Maisy will have her book, hopping very very soon, because I love Veronica writing!!!
This is an exciting High school bully tomance. One text and a sexy picture to the wrong person, changed Thea ‘s life for the worst. She becomes Connor’s puppet. Thea is always under Connors threat of releasing the photo.
Connor needed a clean cut girl to pose as his girlfriend, but little did he know that this fake relationship with Thea turned into something more. Underneath his broody attitude, he really is a romantic. Thea has a way to get under his skin, and show him he can be loved.
This story is dark , intense, filled with secrets, bullying, blackmail, teenage angst and is steamy. I look forward for what’s coming next in this amazing series
Violet Strong and Michael Gallagher narration brings all the emotions, angst, to this amazing story. very well done.
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So in the beginning, I was not a fan of Connor, but I ended up loving him a lot, almost as much as Devlin, which is crazy haha. He really grew on me and I was hooked with his adorable, vulnerable side, and how much he would show Thea he cared about her, his sexy, hidden gem. Especially with the tense storyline, it was perfect. OOOOH and this story made me so freakin hungry, I want to eat all of Thea’s creations and want to go find a bakery that has these awesome treats haha .
I loved that there was less bullying in this part of the Sinners and Saints series, a nice reprieve from how Devlin treated Blair which was horrible! I think the added plot about a stalker and perverse predator made it so the story didn’t need the added bully factor. It would have been too much. I liked that the blackmail didnt last super long either, but the secrets kept from each other was the reason for the blips in their relationship. I loved seeing Connor’s thoughtfulness and how he was more open than the other guys in this story with his feelings and thinking about the wellbeing of his love interest. And the steam in this one was off the charts. I didnt think phone fun could be even sexier than doing the deed, but these two . SOOOOO GOOOOOD! The bad guy was so creepy, but it made me remember my love of Criminal Minds and figuring out the pattern, his thought process, etc. It made me need to continue to listen, not just for the romance, which was a great touch and addition to this series. The story was just as amazing as the romance .
In terms of the narration, I wasn’t as sold on the female narration as I was on the others in the series. I actually didnt like how Violet Strong made Thea seem super airhead and naive. I mean, yes, her character was naive but listening made me think of a floozie sometimes, total airhead with nothing up there, but Thea was far from that except when she made the stupid decision to follow her predator (and her past mistakes but she was a super innocent kid and didnt know better/was a total prey for predators unfortunately). That is why I gave it a 4/5 stars for the narration. I think as the book went on, she got better. I thought Michael did a good job with his rendition, made me fall for the smokey, dark timbre of Connor (and wanting a guy like him of my own hahaha). Overall good audio, but it wasn’t my favorite of the series so far (book #2). I think the storyline probably beats out book 2 though because of how exciting and creepy/sketchy it was.
Another great audiobook from Veronica Eden, already devouring book 4 with Fox and Maizy (Thea’s BFF). Can’t wait to listen to more from Veronica, I definitely have become a fan
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This is the 3rd book in this series. It can be read as self-closing but it contains spoilers from the previous books and I recommend 100% that they be read before. This story is about Thea and Bishop, two opposite poles that, due to an error yet to be deciphered, end up messaging each other and meeting a hot side that did not know about both of them. The truth explodes in their faces when Bishop decides to comply with her demanding mother’s request while following his own wishes. Thea will find herself between a rock and a hard place. She doesn’t know whether to follow her wishes, her mother’s or Bishop’s; perhaps at some point, these three will become the same. Bishop is the most protective man of all the guys on the Sinners and Saints series and saying that is a lot. I love how smart and skilled he is, everything he’s willing to sacrifice for those he loves, and even being a jerk, he’s a sweetheart. He’s insatiable and just like guys, loves being the alpha male who melts you. He is one of the most feared boys in this high school, although he also intimidates adults or their teachers with his unerring abilities. Although he crossed the lines with Thea, he always showed a way to make it up to him, just as we suspected from the second book that we get a glimpse into their relationship. In this case, I had my suspicions but the writer went to another level with this book. I loved that we not only lived the love story between these two but that every other adventure was growing while we enjoyed how beautiful they were. Personally, I really like programming and I found the twist that Veronica gave it interesting.
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This is an enemies to lovers book to the max! I loved the tension between these two and to see how their feelings changed into something beautiful made this book and excellent listen. This series is Fantastic!
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Ruthless Bishop by Veronica Eden is a dark new adult high school bully romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Violet Strong and Michael Gallagher. This is the third book in the Sinners and Saints series and can be read as a standalone.
The book does come with a warning/caution: ” Ruthless Bishop is a dark new adult high school bully romance with romantic suspense elements intended for mature readers. This book is part of a series but can be enjoyed as a standalone. The Sinners and Saints series boys are all devilish antiheroes brought to their knees by a spitfire heroine, so if you love enemies-to-lovers and hate-to-love type stories, you’re in the right place. This mature new adult romance contains dubious situations, bullying, blackmail, stalking, a predator, crude language, and intense sexual/violent content that some readers might find triggering or offensive. Please proceed with caution.”
This is the third book of Veronica’s that I have read and it definitely won’t be my last. I absolutely loved the relationship between Connor and Thea. Their relationship may have started off on the wrong foot but in the end you couldn’t help but root for them.
I can’t wait for the next book in the series Savage Wilder to be released on audio so I can get Fox and Maisy’s story.
Violet and Michael did an amazing job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.
I would highly recommend this book if you like dark romances, bully romances, fake relationships or enemies-to-lovers.
The Flock Team
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Ruthless Bishop
By Veronica Eden
Book 3 in the Sinners and Saints series
Narrators: Violet Strong and Michael Gallagher
4/15/21 to 04/17/21
This is a awesome series and each book is distinct in what the characters are going through. Thea is quite shy or is she? The great wide web can be a great place to meet some folks but there are predators there as well. Veronica Eden wrote a suspenseful story that deals with this topic and it kept me wanting to see what would happen, even knowing who that predator was did not diminish the suspense. Surprisingly there wasn’t as much angst between Connor and Thea as in the other books but it was still full of twists and turns that will be eye opening. Veronica writes realistic situations and this book showcases how we deal with very real issues like dysfunctional family life and not realizing what can happen when we are online and of course how when we’re young that there are cliches that try and define who we are yet Thea shows Connor that he doesn’t need to be mean. Connor’s growth is shown as his relationship with Thea continues and we get a HEA. Can’t wait for the next book.
Michael Gallagher showcased Connor’s ruthlessness and also showed his caring and willingness to create a better place for himself.
Violet Strong really came across brilliantly as the shy yet blooming Thea with all of the emotions that helped pull me into this book.
Amazing choice of narrators by Pink Flamingo Productions.
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I’m loving these Sinners and Saints stories, I wanted to read so much about Bishop, such an intriguing character, and Thea well I think it was a perfect match. They both have their moment, they definitely needed each other but their road wasn’t an easy one. Thea being the shy quiet girl taming one of the Kings was entertaining to see. Connor is not a prince charming, he loves having the upper hand, and having something that Thea wants is his ace to get to her. I can’t wait to see what comes in the next story.
Ruthless Bishop is book three in the Sinners and Saints series and definitely my favorite book in the series this far. It is the story of Thea, a girl who hides behind clothes too big and who feels hidden or forgotten, and Connor her next door neighbor and major bully/ blackmail aficionado. When a text Thea meant for someone else mistakenly ends up on Connor’s phone, it sets them down a course neither could have predicted. Although this starts out as Connor being up to his blackmailing ways, it seems that maybe they might just be exactly what the other needs.
I actually really enjoyed this book the most of the series so far. I listened to the audiobook and it was so fantastically done, I think it perfectly complimented an already well done story. I thought I would really dislike Connor’s character given his penchant for blackmail and bullying, but you could see his heart come through in his interactions with Thea and his protectiveness of her over time.
I was fully engaged in this story line start to finish and as mentioned previously the narrators did an amazing job as as Connor and Thea. I look forward to more from the author in this series as well as more from these narrators.
This is the third book in the amazing Sinners and Saints Series, a bully romance. Thea and Connor’s story is well written and intricate, filled with mystery, danger, and twists and turns. They are opposites attract, but they are perfect together. This is another great addition to the Series. Looking forward to listen to Savage Wilder, the next book in the Series. Michael Gallagher and Violet Strong did a great job with the narration. I enjoyed it. #TheFlock #PinkFlamingoProductions #AudiobookObsession
Awesome Story & Narration Bishop Takes His Queen!
Ruthless Bishop
Dark New Adult High School Bully Romance (Sinners and Saints)
By: Veronica Eden
Narrated by: Violet Strong, Michael Gallagher
Wow, Veronica Eden creates another impressive enemies to lovers romance story in her “Sinner and Saints” series. She definitely masters dark new adult H.S. bully romance stories, she has you rooting for both the antihero and the heroine at the same time. I am loving this series, each book can be enjoyed on its own but I recommend them all and reading them in order only because it is set in the same world and characters from earlier books appear and it is just great to know who they are and what their deal or was. This book is Thea Kennedy and Connor Bishop’s story, Connor is the Ruthless Bishop he rules in Silver Lake High, he built his empire by finding secrets and holding them over peoples heads to get what he wants. Bishop is the king of blackmail. Thea is the girl next door, one he never really noticed until she started texting him thinking he was someone else. Connor did not even like her or her mother but he played along with her, getting her to take some provocative pictures of herself, ones he planned on using against her. His devious mind is always looking for ammo to use against people for when the time is right. Thea’s time comes up fairly quickly, not wanting those photos leaked she is forced to do what Connor asks of her. Connor needs to appease his mother who wants to project a certain image to further her political career, she wants him to have the perfect girlfriend at his side, he was supposed to pick on from the list she compiled but Connor has someone else in mind, the perfect girl, the sweet girl next door. But is she really perfect, he starts to uncover he secrets, ones that can may be a danger to her. I loved how everything played out in this book, the story is cleverly plotted with plenty of drama, angst, twists and turn, thrilling and suspenseful moment, heartfelt and emotional moments and a fake to real romance. Veronica Eden, thank you for another fantastic story and emotional rollercoaster ride. It was great to see Devlin and Blair again, I am looking forward to hearing Maisy and Fox’s story.
And for the fabulous narration, Michael Gallagher and Violet Strong are talented narrators and voice artists. They did an awesome job bringing the characters to life, giving each their own voice and personality. Their portrayal of the each character was spot on, I loved how they took each role and made it their own sounding believable and just as I pictured them to sound. Michael Gallagher played Bishop’s role with perfection, Violet Strong did the same for Thea. Both were great playing the secondary characters as well. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all of the characters emotions and projected them into their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for the awesome listen
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Connor Bishop is silver lake’s blackmail king, confident, self-assured and Thea Kennedy is a sweet, cute, shy, nerdy girl. A one mistyped number lands Thea in Connor’s radar.
Connor and Thea have a sweet dynamic. They have amazing chemistry. I was swooning over their cute moments. The sexting and the sex scenes were on point. I enjoyed every scene.
The book deals with a serious topic and I liked how it was dealt with.
I absolutely loved the highlights of Devlin and Blair. The trio- Devlin, Blair and Connor was damn cool. I loved Devlin and Bishop’s friendship. The way they had their backs without even asking was amazing. Loved it!!
This was the second book I’ve read/listened to by Veronica Eden. It’s a young adult, bullying by the neighbor trope. The predator aspect brought on chill bumps. Connor and Thea had a great romance. I loved the storyline of enemies-to-lovers with blackmailing. Conner had to grow on me, but Thea was a favorite from the beginning. I enjoyed seeing her character grow. Somehow I missed book two and need to back track!
Michael Gallagher & Violet Strong were great narrators. Their performances were well done and made the book roll like a movie in my head.
*I received an ALC of this audiobook and this is my voluntary and honest review.
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I usually love the beginning of a series more than the later books, but not in this case!! Conner & Thea were EVERYTHING!! i loved tat the story was so different from your usual bully read. the writing was great, & the characters were really likable.
Bishop, Bishop, Bishop I adore him. I think everyone could do with a Bishop in their lives. He’s loyal, fierce, protective, hot, fiery. He’s got everything going on and Thea is so suited to him. They bring out the best in each other. Poor Thea has had some real issues. She’s naive, traumatised, feels unworthy and her mum… well the least we say the better and Bishop has family troubles too.
These two together are so swoon worthy, couple goals.
This book is full on action packed, steamy, funny at times, a real page Turner. It also gives us insight into some other characters too and can’t wait to learn more about them.
I love these two fiercely
Holy shit!! That’s soooo….interesting. That’s what I thought when I first read few pages. And I couldn’t put it down.
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This book definitely connect with you one or other way.
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Thea.
She is shy with dirty mind ‚ Her imagination runs wild‚ So wild.
I seriously love her. And her thinking.
She is soft and kind too. But don’t underestimate her she is tough as nails. Doesn’t take bullshit.
Connor.
I am seriously telling you, he is so..hot ( no words. His possessiveness is so hot. I wish I had one. Lol )
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Blackmail king meets his sunshine daisy.
His sunshine to dark moonlight.
His queen.
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And their conversations. Wow.
Their chemistry . Double wow.
The book. Infinity wow.
Yeah. Author veronicaedenauthor took it to another level.
Definitely I will suggest to read.
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Release date : August 31st, 2020.
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This is my first in the series to listen/read but the 3rd book. This was so much more than I expected and I loved it. I love Bishop and Thea. There was a great message weaved into this as well. The side characters helped complete the storyline and it draws you to want to hear their stories also. Michael Gallagher and Voilet Strong does an amazing job narrating. Highly recommend
I received an ALC from Pink Flamingo Productions
Ruthless Bishop
Sinners and Saints Book 3
By Veronica Eden
Narrated by Michael Gallagher and Violet Strong
Technology today can certainly cause a problem. Thea finds this out when she accidentally texts Connor, her neighbor and tormentor, a sexy picture. When she finds out who she was talking to, not only is her confidence diminished, but he is blackmailing her to be his girlfriend during his mother’s election campaign. No longer invisible, Thea finds herself attracted to the broken boy who puts on a front like no other. Attraction between the two is there, but their history is preventing more. Or is it? But there is more that is lurking in the shadows than just the town bully. And when Connor finds out the danger Thea is in, he will be ready to protect her. I love a complex story, full of twists and turns, and Veronica Eden brings it! From the ever changing relationship between Connor and Thea, to their crazy home lives, dysfunctional families and a twist you don’t see coming! Suspense, a little angst and a a slow burning romance made this a fantastic listen. It’s a great addition to the series.
Michael Gallagher and Violet Strong are an amazing team and really brought the characters to life. Their story telling talents made Thea and Connor seem realistic, giving us a real picture of events in our minds. I enjoyed their collaboration and look forward to more from these talented performers.