WillowI’ve always felt incomplete. It could simply be those two years I lost after my fall, but I’m certain it’s more than that. I always feel as if I’m missing something important. And the niggling feeling won’t go away no matter what I do. In fact, the older I get, the worse it becomes. My friends think I should get over myself. Go to a bar and sleep with a hot stranger. But I can’t. My soul … I can’t. My soul won’t let me. Even when I’m so drunk the whole room is spinning I can’t go home with a hot stranger, because a little voice in my head whispers, Wait Willow. Wait.
So I waited…And one day the mysterious Caleb Wolff breezes into my life. He is tall and broad, with steely blue eyes, and full sensual lips. He captivates me, and awakens all the desires I’d put on hold. It’s the strangest thing, but everything about him, his smell, his taste seems almost… familiar to me. The little voice in my head stops telling me to wait.
When I am with him I no longer feel as if I’m missing something, but then I look into his veiled eyes and I know he is hiding something. A secret. Something terrible. I just want the truth. Whatever it may be.
But do I dare dig deeper and risk destroying this beautiful thing of ours?
A Heartfelt Emotional Standalone Story That Will Have You Anticipating The Turn Of Every Page.
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What would you do for love? Caleb gave up twelve years of his life for Willow. He never considered it a sacrifice because she was everything to him. When he returns will she recognize him or will she see only a stranger? This steamy, emotional romance really touched my heart. Caleb and Willow’s love story is hopeful and beautiful and heart melting. I really loved it.
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I received this ARC from Bad Boy Update. This is a tornado or emotions, both good and bad, that make this second chance romance suck you from the first chapter. Willow knows something happened when she was younger but she can’t remember. She only knows that deep in her soul something, or someone is missing. When Caleb strolls into her flower shop she can’t understand her pull towards him, or why he would see anything in her. She doesn’t remember that he is part of her past, but she will soon enough. Their story is emotional, tragic and so passionate that you can’t help but want them together.
The great plot was well written and the characters were so well developed that as I turned each page the chemistry between the characters kept me totally hooked until the very last page!
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WOW not sure how I’ve managed to miss this author….This was an excellent story of true love to the extreme. Loved the characters and the twisting and turning as the story developed. Faster read than I thought – I was sure I’d be able to put it down, but nope…..not until it was done. Allow enough time if you get caught up in it as I did. Great character development and a fast paced story that never faltered.
WOW i have always loved Georgia’s work but in this offering she went way above her normal standard I couldn’t put this book down once I started it Caleb and Willow’s story will draw you in and keep you until you turn the last page
Willow lost two years of her life but more than that she feels she has lost something else as well she doesn’t know what but she knows when she finds it she will be complete Then she meets Caleb and there is an instant connection What she doesn’t know is that he has been her protector for twelve years serving a prison sentence to keep her secrets Can they finally have the future that they deserve
Caleb Wolfe and Willow Rayne loved one another since they first met as kids. From the first, they were able to see right into the other’s heart and to know that their feelings were true. In a dramatic turn, Caleb saves Willow from a fire and a fate worse than death, but ends up being sent to jail. He knows he’s doing it for her sake and that is enough to help him make it through his entire incarceration without losing hope. Not one day goes by when he’s not thinking of her, but Willow had an accident as she ran from the fire, and doesn’t have any memory of that day or of him. Her doctors tell her the memories could all come back one day, but she shouldn’t push it. After 12 years, Caleb is released from jail and he’s finally free to go find his girl. The question is, will Willow be able to recall anything about him? From the moment he sees her, again, she’s the same beautiful, sweet Willow that he has always loved. For Willow, there is something so very familiar, comforting and safe about this man. She can’t stop looking at him and trying to understand why she should feel so close to him when she’s only just met him. His lawyer, Marie, is a perfect character through whom we can learn their backstory and she is able to direct Willow toward understanding who Caleb is without actually telling her anything. Ms. Le Carre often uses this technique to enhance and polish a storyline and refine the description of a character. Within the confines of the main story are a number of plot lines that complement one other beautifully, adding to the richness of the story. The mafia tie, the scorned lover and the jealous friend stories unravel at the edges of the main love story to make Saint and Sinner a marvelous read! The ending felt like coming home and the two epilogues put a big smile on my face that stayed there for a long time afterward. Brilliant!
AMAZING!
This is one of those stories that slowly creep up on you until you can’t put it down until you’ve finished it. Willow and Caleb are wonderful characters whose story will have your emotions running the gamut. It’s a mystery and romance rolled into one with extraordinary skill and attention to detail. Of note: Perfect grammar! A must read anyone wanting to “get away from it all” for a few hours.
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Ugh, tears. I loved this book. Caleb was everything.
Without any spoilers… Caleb is 15 and Willow is 12 when the story starts. They burned her uncle’s house down with him inside (for reasons you’ll have to read about). They make a promise to each other to not talk about what happened and meet up after they were 18. As Willow is running away, she falls and hits her head on something and loses her memory of the last 2 years – and of Caleb. *cries*
Caleb goes to prison and gets out after 12 years. He’s always watched over Willow somehow when he was in prison and now wants to re-enter her life again, but she doesn’t remember him. He doesn’t want her to gain back her memories (because some of them are horrific) so he tries to win her over without telling her who he is to her.
I’m so glad this had both POVs because I fell in love with Caleb from what I read. He’s been protecting her for years, never gave up on her, never wavered and had no resentment of being in prison due to what they did. All he kept saying/thinking/narrating was that he loved her, was in love with her, she was the love of his life, he wanted to marry her, have kids with her. Swoon.
The ending was beautiful. This hit me in all the feels. I know some people mentioned the storyline and the sex were off for them but it didn’t make this book any less for me. I absolutely loved it.
Saint and Sinner is a wonderful love story between Willow, in a coma for two years after a fall, and Caleb, who she feels is somehow familiar to her. Their story has well developed characters and a plot with secrets, mystery, suspense, and sizzling romance. I highly recommend this well written novel.
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Who is the saint and who is the sinner……..maybe they both are a mix of each
So I am not sure I would categorize Saint & Sinner as a “second chance romance” trope. I mean Caleb Wolfe was fifteen years old and Willow Rayne was eleven when they first “fell in love”. But on the other hand he would have to be in love with her to have sacrificed his freedom the way he did.
A bad, bad thing happened to young Willow and then she did a very bad, bad, thing. Instead of her paying the price Caleb takes the blame and goes away for the next twelve years. He is out now and ready to claim her and their love again. The only problem is that she does not remember anything about him or what happened. But she does know that she feels something in her soul for him and is somehow connected with him.
This story had it’s ups and downs for me as there were some thing that I quite liked about the story and characters and then other things that I just did not connect with at all. The author can definitely craft a good story and memorable characters as there are all sorts of drama, intensity, emotions, angst, soul deep love and major heartbreak along with passion, devotion and very hot and sexy. In the end I am coming down in the middle on this book but if you love Georgia Le Carre’s books then I would suggest that you pick this up Saint and Sinner and make up your own mind. But if you are new to this author there are other books that I would recommend by this author that you read first.
I really love Georgia’s writing but this book was not a winner for me. I want to refer to it as a slow burner, but honestly, there wasn’t even a sizzle. The book, for me, lacked some depth. It took forever to get anywhere and even when it did, it barely kept my attention. I really wish the author had taken the time to develop the plot and characters a bit more instead of leaving us feeling as if we’d been cheated out. The way the MF character was put together left me just shaking my head. Here’s someone who’s anxious, cautious, and plagued with the loss of her memory. Someone who’s remained celibate, couldn’t get close to anyone, and just blatantly naive. YET some stranger walks into her office and days later she’s at it with him on his office desk. I don’t care if there’s some magical connection, things just don’t happen like that. I just can’t wrap my head around things like this in the plot.
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Wow, This was a great story with wonderful character development, mystery, suspense, tears, joy and of course steamy sex scenes. The storyline has Caleb staying in the background and guarding Willow the woman he loves and has been protecting for years.
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Review This book is heartbreakly beautiful. Willow and caleb were together in highschool until one tragic night changed their lives, now twelve years later caleb is back to make willow his forever even though she can’t remember him yet. Will caleb get willow?
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Saint & Sinner by Georgia Le Carre is the story of Caleb and Willow.
Caleb has always cared for Willow even at a young age which lead to him to protect her. Caleb made a sacrificed to help Willow from an early age. But something happened and in their present day she doesn’t remember him. Caleb feelings are still strong for her and Willow is drawn to him…is this their second chance? Enjoyed their story.
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Willow & Caleb met when she went to live with her uncle, the two former a unique bond.
Unfortunately life wasn’t kind to them she lost her memory and he was sent away.
12 years later he returns but will she remember him? He’s always been protective of her and I loved how he still was. Willow has know she was waiting for someone just not who for.
I truly wonderful love story
A love spanning time and circumstance
Technically a great book with no edit or continuity issues I could pick up. Always a treat to read a book from a master craftsman.
And then the story! This book has a lot of emotion in it. So much I had to put it down once or twice just for my own sanity ;-). The steamy scenes are well written, the heat and connection very clearly illustrated. And then the book brought me to tears. Be prepared for an emotional ride while rooting for Caleb and Willow from start to finish!
My only complaint – the book could have started with the MC a bit older – and then the now could also have had them a bit more mature. The really young start sometimes felt a bit off for me, but I totally acknowledge that this is a very personal view.
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I felt so many emotions reading this magnificent romance. I just wanted to protect Willow and Caleb from the world . When I started reading this book I had no idea I would be so entrapped by this story. A never ending love between Caleb and Wiilow that weathered the worst kind of storm. A must read!
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This is a second chance romance.
This is the story of Caleb & Willow. They know each other since they were kids. He was fifteen and she was eleven when there was a traumatic incident. They separated, she fell and lost two years of her memory. Now it is twelve years later. Caleb is back, and Willow still doesn’t have her memories back from that two year period. They had claimed to love each other, always, back then. Caleb now owns a brokerage firm. Willow owns a florist shop. With Willow not remembering two years of her life, she doesn’t remember Caleb. Caleb is still in love with her. Willow doesn’t understand the pull towards him. There are things that are revealed in this story, from the past and the present. This is a great story. I love the characters and the story line. Once I started reading I couldn’t put the book down. I’m looking forward to more of Georgia Le Carre books.
I absolutely loved this book! I don’t want to give anything away. But Willows memory is missing for a two year period. And throughout the book a little more of the pieces fall in place on what happened. Then Caleb comes into her life! He is such a great guy. I loved him. I was hooked from the first page and could not put it down! I completely recommend Saint and Sinner!
Steamy Molasses. 4 ½ stars – It’s a slow burn romance. Willow and Caleb has strong attraction for each other. Each has their own reasons for starting slow as molasses. But once they’ve let go, it will steam up your Kindle. There were some miscommunication, jealous friends, organized crime and secrets trying to pull them apart but Caleb Wolfe has loyalty and devotion for Willow that you would never believe! Very good story! [I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.]