He’s searching for absolution. She wants her happily ever after. Solomon Clarke goes by Saint, though he’s anything but. After lusting for him from afar, the masquerade party affords me the anonymity to pursue that attraction without worrying about the fall-out of hooking-up with the bouncer from the Hawkeye Club. From the second he lays his eyes and hands on me, I’m helpless to resist him. Even … me, I’m helpless to resist him. Even burying myself in a dangerous investigation can’t erase the memory of our combustible connection and one night together. The only problem… he has no idea who I am.
Caroline Brooks thinks I don’t see her watching me, the way her eyes rake over me with appreciation. But I’ve noticed, and the party is the perfect opportunity to unleash the desire I’ve kept reined in for so damn long. It also sets off a series of events no one sees coming. Events that leave those I love hurting because of my failures. While the guilt eats away at my soul, Caroline continues to weigh on my heart. That woman may be the death of me, but oh, what a way to go.
Life isn’t always clean, and sometimes, it takes a saint to do the dirty work.
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Tainted Saint: (A Hawke Family Story) (The Hawke Family Book 5)
By: Gwyn McNamee
5 out of 5 stars
The novella Tainted Saint: (A Hawke Family Story) (The Hawke Family Book 5) by Gwyn McNamee is a wonderful book that I loved reading. It is romantic and steamy. I loved reading about the characters of Solomon Clarke and Caroline Brooks. These two have an undeniable attraction to one another. There is a pull, spark, and connection between them. They have one night together. Will it lead to something more? What does the future hold for Solomon and Caroline? Read this novella to find out. There are steamy moments that will have the temperature in the room rising. There are intense dialogue. Caroline starts a dangerous investigation. Solomon is determined to keep her safe. This story drew me in and I found myself not wanting to put it down until I had finished the last page. Highly recommended reading. This is a novella in a series that does need to be read in order in order to fully understand that story and events that happen. Both the story and the characters intertwine in each book.
Tainted Saint is everything that readers expect from Gwyn McNamee. Saint is a huge man that is very serious about his job and with the mishaps that have gone on (all explained in Building Storm) in the past he has become extra vigilant. Caroline, Dani’s best friend, is a strong and independent woman. When it comes to one man she is a little shy. I loved being able to watch how Saint gets Caroline. Watching her realize Saint knew exactly who she was at the party to me is the best part.
This is really a book that needs to read after the others in the series, especially after Building Storm.
I always liked Caroline and am happy to see she gets HER story. She wasn’t always super likable…but she has always been LOYAL to Dani and to the Hawkes. This however may get her into some super hot water because her goal to become a hard hitting journalist will see her walking a fine line. Saint loves his job but he also feels guilty for letting something slip through his fingers. He will do whatever it takes to make sure the Hawke family remains safe no matter what. The Hawkes have seen so much tragedy and pain. It’s time for them to have peace. Not sure they find it in this story but Tainted Saint is about true loyalty and those who will do anything to prove it.
Tainted Saint is the fifth book in the Hawke Family Series. WOW!! Can you say HOT!! Saint and Caroline have dynamic chemistry. They met at a masquerade party. Will it end after one hot night together? Will they find out the identity of each other? What happens between Saint and Caroline?
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Tainted Saint by Gwyn McNamee
Five Stars
Tainted Saint is the fifth book in the Hawke Family Series by Gwyn McNamee. This novella is definitely not a stand alone, it should be read with along with the full series. This is one of my favorite series I have ever read. This is Saint and Caroline’s story, and boy is it worth the wait. If you are looking for something short and sexy, with a little suspense then this is the book for you. Gwyn just knows how to write a book that will keep you guessing until the end. I love the ebb and flow and the fantastic characters. Definitely FIVE Stars!
First of all – this cover is hot a.f.!!!!!
TAINTED SAINT is not a stand-alone, please don’t read it if you haven’t read the other books. Trust me, you will be doing yourself and this fantastic series a disservice.
TAINTED SAINT is a fast paced novella that is set in the Hawke Family setting. It acts as a bridge to the next story.
This novella is full of open door sexy times. I am a HUGE fan of this author but I must admit that I skimmed the sex scenes after reading the first time the MCs hooked up.
This story has the weight of a full length novel in that it has a very clear beginning, middle, and end. It has layers that I didn’t expect and look forward to reading the next in the series.
The Hawke Family Series is such a fantastic series it should not be missed.
Tainted Saint is another incredible read in The Hawke Family Series, every book in this series has been brilliant from start to finish and this one is no exception.
To me, for the best experience of this book, it should be read as part of a series and not as a stand-alone. You will not be disappointed with this read, it is full of twists & turns that will have you on the edge of your seat throughout. Once again Gwyn McNamee has created two incredible characters that have been introduced to us throughout the rest of the series, they have always been ones to intrigue me so I really was looking forward to getting Saint & Caroline’s story, and boy oh boy their story was captivating at that.
This is another story that should not be missed, along with the rest of this incredible series from Gwyn McNamee, and that ending is not to be missed! This is a series that you will not regret reading and becoming captivated with! Do Not Miss This Read!
Tainted Saint by Gwyn McNamee
Stars-5
I absolutely love the Hawke Family series! I was sad when the last of the family’s book was complete. Even though the Hawkes are not the main characters, I loved getting little looks of them. I was concerned that I wouldn’t like this book as much, but Gwyn McNamee has done a wonderful job. I am so glad that I read it.
This book focuses on Caroline, Dani’s best friend, and Saint, an employee of Savage. We have met these characters in previous books, but I enjoyed getting to learn more about them. Caroline is a mixture of tough as nails and vulnerability. Saint wants to protect those he cares about and is often too hard on himself. I think that they are a terrific couple. This was a wonderful addition to this series!
The fifth instalment in the Hawke Family Series, Tainted Saints throws us straight back into the dark and mysterious mafia world of New Orleans. We’ve come to love the Hawke family and each time we get a new glimpse of their world I can feel the anticipation and excitement building. Tainted Saint was no disappointment and I loved learning more about Caroline and Saint. This is a great instalment to the series and another five star read!
During the previous book, Building Storm, I really became interested in Caroline’s character and learning more about her. She comes across as quiet and shy, so I was waiting for someone to bring her out of her shell. Queue Saint, and what a wonderful job he did. From their very first, secretive, meeting during a rather intimate party, the chemistry between them had the book on fire. My eyes couldn’t read quick enough to get to the next sexy scene as the two of them have a connection that is just so addictive. This book also has its fair share of drama, which is expected when it comes to the Hawkes. As usual, they can’t help but insert themselves into something dangerous, which is the very reason we love them so much.
Tainted Saint proves that series can continue to be just as good at book five as it was at book one and two. I love the Hawke family and I know so many other people do, too. I’m so excited for the next instalment; bring on Luca!
Tainted Saint is the fifth story in Gwyn McNamee’s Hawke Family series and what a series it is! Every single book takes you deeper into the Hawke Family universe and you are left panting for more! Every story is a complete story BUT they do need to be read in order as you would be totally lost if you picked any of them up randomly! Some stories are the Hawke sibling stories and some of them are of secondary characters so I see good news in that as there is a load of writing material for our great Gwyn McNamee!
Tainted Saint is the story of Soloman “Saint” Clarke and Caroline Brooks. We have met both of them in the previous stories! Caroline is best friends with Dani so she meets Saint when visiting with Dani at the club the Hawke guys are running. Saint is protective and has a heart of gold and Caroline tests his patient to no end! Bring together two strong personalities that lust after each other and you get fireworks!
There is some suspense and danger floating around in this novella and it will leave us with a cliffhanger (sort of) so I cannot wait for the next story in the series!
Tainted Saint (The Hawke Family Book 5) by Gwyn McNamee
5+++++++ Stars
I’ve been dying to know more about Caroline since she has been weaved in an out of many of the other books in this series. She is Dani’s best friend and I’m so glad she got her own book. I’m also so glad she is just as feisty as I thought she would be and her move walking into that office and facing Luca was brilliant, a little crazy but simply brilliant.
I love this series, it’s one of those that I will read again back to back in the future, although I really don’t want it to ever end. Don’t even try to read any of these out of order…You need everything from book 1 on to get the full picture of everything taking place in all of these stories.
You could almost feel the heat radiating off the kindle reading the interactions between Saint and Caroline and you could also feel the frustration as Caroline just wasn’t one of those women that takes orders very well and poor Saint lol
I am completely invested in this family’s story and the way this one ended Oh My Word the next in this series can not come soon enough.
One click this author, seriously it doesn’t matter what she writes but this series is amazing and I just know you will love it as much as I do.
Tainted Saint (The Hawke Family Book 5) by Gwyn McNamee
5 stars
*This is part of a series and to fully understand everyone and the events happening, must start with book 1*
We finally get Saints story, i was so excited. He’s intrigued me from the beginning of this series, and I’ve waited patiently to see if he got a book. And this did NOT disappoint.
Saint is a bouncer and part of the security team for the Hawke family and they’re places of business. I knew he had a past that would explain how he got to where he is now, but it wasn’t exactly what I expected!
Caroline turns into a blabbering idiot when Saint is around so she doesn’t think he’s ever even noticed her.
Can one night change the course of her plan?
This series just gets better and better and that ending?! Did not see that coming at all.
Tainted Saint was a great 5 star read and book #5 in the Hawke Family.
I was pulled in once again by Gwyn McNamee’s writing, I couldn’t put it down until I was done.
Saint and Caroline were great, you could feel their connection coming of the pages. Saint works security in the clubs and Caroline is a reporter. When she goes to a masquerade party she believes she has anonymity but Saint knows who she is. Will their one night turn into more? Or will Saint continue to feel like he’s not good enough?
Overall this is a thrilling edge of your seat read with some steamy moments as well. The secondary characters were great as usual. You can read this book as a stand alone but I highly suggest reading the series so you can’t connect better with the characters. I can’t wait to read more from Gwyn and this series.
Tainted Saint (Hawke Family #5) by Gwyn McNamee
5 out of 5stars
Tainted saint is the fifth book in the Hawke family series written by Gwyn McNamee. I have read quite a few book written by Ms. McNamee and I have read every book in this great series. Ms. McNamee writing is exceptionally good, the plot sucks you in from the first page and keeps you fully engrossed until the last page. Her characters are well developed and amazing we even get to see some characters from the first four books and we see what they are up to.
We met Saint aka Solomon Clarke and Caroline in previous stories in this series. Saint works security for Savage & Gabe in the clubs & Caroline a reporter & Dani’s best friend. Saint thinks he isn’t good enough for Caroline & she worries about the fall-out of hooking with Saint. So after lusting after each other they find themselves at masquerade party it affords then the anonymity to pursue their attraction.
She thinks he doesn’t know who she is under the mask and with his size and build you couldn’t not know who he is.
From the second he lays his eyes and hands on her, she is helpless to resist him and she can’t erase the memory of their combustible connection and one night together. Will she take a chance on Saint after their one night? Will Saint openly pursue Caroline and screw the consequences? You will need to read this amazing story/series…..
I highly recommend this awesome book….
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Tracy
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Tainted Saint: (A Hawke Family Story) (The Hawke Family Book 5) by Gwyn McNamee is one story I have been waiting for, Caroline’s story. I have said it before but I will say it again, Gwyn is an amazing writer and and I always know I am in safe hands when I read one of her books. As usual I devoured this story in one sitting. It is a quick and easy read but I wished there was more.
Caroline, hid behind the mask and decided to let her inhibitions out for one glorious night with the man she thought didn’t even know she was alive.
Saint has loved her since the very first time he saw her, but he is not good enough for her. One night is all he wants until he tastes her and then he knew he had to make her his.
Gwyn is definitely a go to whenever a new story comes along. I can’t wait to read Luca’s story.
Gahhh!!! This book blew me away! I just absolutely love anything that comes from Gwyn McNamee, especially her Hawke Family series so I knew this would be an extra good treat for me. Now I may be partial so keep that in mind, but I would highly recommend that you read the other novels in the series before you get your paws wrapped into this one good and deep. You will truly have the best experience and and appreciation for all the characters and going ons. Now that I have said my piece, this is a little standalone novella that read quickly for me in just a quick afternoon for being so jam packed full of story. I was so darn happy that we finally get Saint and Caroline’s story though so I was consumed from the get-go. I’m not going to give away any of the guts and grits of this great read. For those you will have to trust me that this is a five-star must have and one-click today! I can’t wait to see what we will get next from Gwyn McNamee. I am sure whatever it is will be just as amazing!
Tainted Saint (The Hawke Family Book 5) by Gwyn McNamee. This is the fifth book in the Hawke Family Series, I was so excited to read Saint and Caroline’s book!!! The anticipation has been building for awhile. The chemistry between these two is off the charts. There is suspense, drama and of course steamy romance. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed in this book.
I really liked reading this story. The Hawke family is probably one of my favorite families to read about.
I love how the main characters, Caroline and Saint, have been watching each other, both thinking the other is out of their league and unattainable. I love when they finally realize their feelings. But of course, their story isn’t just as simple as that. There has to be a “bad guy” who tries to mess everything up.
McNamee’s stories never fail when it comes to making the characters ache and yearn for each other. Her stories never fail at making the reader sigh or want to continue reading.
“She promised she was done running, so it’s up to me to make sure she stays.” – Saint
This story is meant to be read in order, as every member of the Hawke family is intertwined with each other through-out the five books.
Tainted Saint (Hawke Family #5)
By Gwyn McNamee
5 stars
I am just in awe of this author I really am, I have read every single book that she has written and still I am completely hooked on her writing. I know that when I pick up a book by her I am not putting it down until I have finished! Whilst Savage Collision will always be my all-time favourite Tainted Saint is right up there with it! I loved Saint! He’s appeared in previous books and I was so excited to see him get his own story along with Caroline! They were just SO perfect for each other! The chemistry between them just sizzled and that very first scene between them – oh my gosh talk about scorching hot!!!
The Luca saga continues and wow does it throw up some very unexpected twists and turns! I know I’m probably not meant to like him but I can’t help it! There is something about him!! And the ending!!! I cannot wait for the next book in the series I need to know what is going to happen!! I think to fully understand what is going on in the story and the underlying back story that is continuing this series is best read in order – trust me you will not be disappointed with any of the stories!
Tainted Saint by Gwyn McNamee is the fifth book in the Hawke Family series. I can’t believe we are already five books in this series. I love this group of characters and I’m dying to read the next book.
Saint captured my heart in this story for a few reasons. He is strong, protective and has a heart a gold. Also the fact he represented the Who Dat Nation didn’t hurt.
Caroline is similar to Dani in personality which is helpful since they’re best friends. She gets a “brilliant” idea which could end up costing her and others everything though her heart was in the right place.
This was much shorter than the others in the series but it was perfect for Saint and Caoline. I’ve said it before and will say it again you must read this book and series.