DELANEY
Cruel.
Heartless.
A mistake waiting to happen.
Knox Vaughn is the epitome of a bad boy.
He’s trouble in a sexy-as-sin package.
I know it.
They know it.
Even he knows it.
But, it’s like a moth to the flame.
I can’t stay away—even though I’m going to get burned.
You know what they say,
The sinners are much more fun.
And this saint is changing the game.
KNOX
… game.
KNOX
Sweet.
Innocent.
Valedictorian.
Delaney Callahan is perfect,
Too perfect for me.
Hell, she’s too perfect for anyone.
She’s an angel,
But with me, she’s playing with the devil.
I’m the last thing a woman like her needs.
And yet, I can’t keep my hands—and mouth off of her.
We’re from two different worlds,
Worlds that can’t possibly work.
I’d do anything for her,
But I can’t be the SAINT she deserves.
THE SAINT is a standalone and part of the Haven Grace Prep series. It contains angst, violence, and scenes that may be triggering for some readers. If you’re looking for a sweet love story, this may not be for you.
more
***4,5 “Do you trust me???” stars***
“It’s like the darkness in me is drawn to the light in her.”
God, I love this series!!!
I only discovered Kelsey Clayton by accident, almost two months ago, but this series and their characters had crawled slowly and steadily upon my heart…
I loved the first book, but this one was even better and I’m telling you, i can’t wait for this spitfire Tessa’s turn!!!!
Knox and Delaney knocked me on my ass!!!!
I really love how Kelsey developed the story and how she gives us a surprising turn in it!!!
“Go to hell,” she spits, hatred burning in her eyes.
I smirk. “Oh, Bambi, where do you think I came from?”
Well, Knox is from the wrong side of the tracks…
He is the epitome of a bad boy… He is a stoner… He is involved with illegal stuff, but if someone will notice him carefully, he could see a big heart under all his rough exterior…
From the moment that Delaney catched his eyes, he knew that this girl wasn’t for him…
And he tried… He really tried through hate and spiteful remarks to make her run far away from him, but his efforts weren’t fruitless, since every time they were in the same room, she was getting under his skin little by little…
“Every time she’s around, I’m drawn to her like a moth to a flame. I want to lock her away and protect her innocence, all while injecting my own venom into her veins.”
“Her eyes bore into me like she can see right through my hard exterior. All of my flaws. My fears. My insecurities. She can see them all. If that’s true, she’s so much more dangerous than I’ve given her credit for.”
Delaney was a good girl with a bright future ahead of her…
She was the quiet, good and obedient daughter, since her twin was crazy, reckless and wild!!!
But she was craving something more into her life…
And Knox even though he was miles away from her way of life, he was the only one who was making her heart beat wildly…
The saint was about to turn out a sinner for a boy with bad reputation…
A boy that could be much dangerous than she thinks!!!
“Anyone looking at my life from the outside would probably say it’s perfect, but they’d be wrong. Sometimes, I’m just itching to get out of my own skin. To be able to let loose for once. To not care what I’m doing wrong or how I could be doing better.”
“There’s more to him – I know it. I just never thought I’d be so compelled to figure him out. I want to get under his armor. To pjut the pieces of him together like a puzzle, and memorize every detail like my favorite book. Getting close to him is dangerous. He’s the kind of guy who could wreck me with the snap of his fingers. Still, I don’t care. For some reason, I’m not scared.”
Well, I loved Delaney and Knox very much!!!
They couldn’t be more different, but in a way they were fitting very good together…
Delaney changed something inside Knox… He just wanted to protect her no matter the cost…
Yes, there were some shady things that he was involved and this whole shitty situation could turned out really bad for both of them…
Will love can conquer everything or their differences will make it difficult for those two to be together???
“How could someone as flawless as you want someone like me?”
“You’re far better than you give yourself credit for.”
“I’m not, Bambi. I’m a train wreck. A bomb waiting to explode and wreak havoc on everyone and everything around me.”
“Then do it, but take me with you.”
Honestly, this series is very good!!!
You should read these books!!!
They are full of sweetness, drama, twists and hot moments…
Knox and Delaney were the best and i loved their interactions very much!!!
The same goes for the previous book “The sinner”!!! Its heroes,Savannah and Grayson had a big part in here too!!!
And as i told you above…. Can’t wait for CBP’s turn!!!!
“Everything I thought was real, isn’t. People I thought were good, aren’t. Relationships I thought were solid, are tainted with lies and betrayal. If this is what love is like, I’m not sure I want any part of it.”
*************************************************
“Knox Vaughn is trouble. His hands are tainted… and yet, I’d trust them with my own.
What can I say? Golden boys just don’t do it for me.”
***I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review.***
This book was sensational. I rate it beyond five stars. Kelsey Clayton is a writing genius. Knox Vaughn and Delaney Callahan had an undying love for each other. Knox is from the wrong side of the tracks, a total party boy, and only uses girls for sex. Delaney is the saint and the complete opposite. She is at the top of her graduating class, a virgin, and never once stepped out of line. Knox and Laney were drawn to each other like a moth to a flame. But lurking in the shadows is danger in a game of kill or be killed. This book will grab you hard and your emotions will be all over the place. This book is a must read and I highly recommend.
Coming back to Haven Grace Prep might just seem like a prep school but there is so much more that Kelsey Clayton has created than just a prep school. We have Delaney, the good twin who well is the best friend anybody can have and the one you go to if you ever need help or need a good listener. The thing is that she is tired of always being good and this is the part I loved that Kelsey Clayton shows her she can be so much more. We have the perfect man, Knox Vaughn for her to make her see she can be more than just Saint Delaney and once again Kelsey shows us that oposites do attract in a sexy way. We see more than just a troublemaker in Knox and Delaney balances him out in every way he never expected. Together these two bring out the bad and the best of each other only a way that Kelsey Clayton can make possible with faith. All in all this was a great sequel and we still have Tessa’s story to come to light cannot wait.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
OH MY GOODNESS…I have fallen in LOVE with this series. I was hooked on the first book, but this one was even better! I loved Delaney and Knox. This book is a testament that opposites really do attract!!!!
Delaney and Knox are worlds apart…literally. They come from two different backgrounds. Knox has to fight just to survive, and Delaney has been given pretty much anything she wants, but she isn’t your typical spoiled, rich girl. Knox has been hardened by life and doesn’t look much into the future, and Delaney has big plans when she graduates. The two shouldn’t even be in the same orbit, yet the two share people in their lives. Her twin sister is dating his friend, and her best friend’s boyfriend’s fate is intertwined with his. When the two meet, the fireworks explode, and not in a really good way.
“Go to h*ll,” she spits, hatred burning in her eyes. I smirk, “Oh, Bambi, where do you think I came from?”
Yet, both of them feel something despite the fact that she finds him rude and arrogant. She thinks there is something more underneath that rough exterior. She wants to figure him out, much like a puzzle. She just needs to get past the steel walls he has surrounded himself with.
“He’s beautiful in the way that makes you stop and think. The way that demands your attention and doesn’t let you look away.”
He knows she can see past his flaws and attitude, and he will do anything possible to keep her from seeing that. The best way he can do that is by pushing her away, but he can’t really seem to do that in a consistent way. As much as he insults her, she can’t stay away from him either. Each knows they pose a huge danger to one another…they could obliterate each other emotionally, but I so wanted them to take that chance on one another.
OMG!!! The author, Kelsey Clayton, can build on sexual tension, and these two people have that. What started as lust turns into something really beautiful…these two bring out things in each other no one else could. He shows her how to live a little, and she shows him he is worth something. His darkness and her light are a perfect combination.
As with the first book, it is HUGELY romantic! Yet, there are some surprises and suspense that makes an already great book pretty much perfect!!!!
Let me give you a warning, don’t plan on doing a thing until you finish the book! I started last night and didn’t come up for air until the last page was done! I can’t wait to see where the series is heading next.
Hello Knox!!
I’m so in love with this series. It’s exciting, the characters are wonderful and the stories are intense. Knox and Delaney had me from the first page.
Opposites in every way but together explosive. Their story was intriguing and had several surprises that I didn’t see coming. I’m lovin the way this author tells her stories and can’t wait for more.
*Review by Michelle
This YA romance is action pack with so much drama, angst, sexy scenes and gave me all the feels.
Bad boy Knox and good girl Delaney are so opposite for each other but so good together.
Everyone has warned Delaney to stay away from Knox but she can’t. He is the antihero you can’t but fall in love with.
Knox has never care for consequences, his life growing up hasn’t been the best. The only thing he had as constant is his friends Easton, Stone, Zayn and Gage( this group is the best and I love that they have each other’s back)
Knox knows that Delaney is too good for him but he can’t stay away from her . Something happens and he is forced to make a decision that will brake each other’s heart but in the end he’ll do everything in his power to keep her safe.
The are some twist in the story I did not see coming and OH BOY did they took me by surprise, I honestly couldn’t put the book down.
I can’t wait to read what’s next in the series.
This is the second book in the Haven Grace Prep series, and the story of Knox, and Delaney. When Delaney sister drags her to a party one night, she bumps into Knox, and the sparks fly. This was a great read, well written, the characters have steamy chemistry, and their story kept me captivated. This was emotional, passionate, raw, intense, and dramatic.
I’m seriously loving this series!!! The Saint is book 2 in the Haven Grace Prep Series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but I truly think you should read The Sinner first. It’s all the same characters and there are parts of the plot that over lap.
Now onto Knox and Delaney. Opposites attract. The boy from the wrong side of the tracks meets the trust fund baby. I LOVED every single second of this book! Knox is dreamy and everything you are looking for in book boyfriend. Delaney is pure and everything that is good in this world.
“There’s an age-old saying that you can’t love someone else until you learn to love yourself, but that’s bullish!t.”
Knox and Delaney’s love story is swoon worthy, until it isn’t. When their lives are threatened, Knox does will do everything in his power to protect Delaney. Even if that means doing something that will hurt them both.
“Never, under any circumstances, let anyone tell you that you don’t belong.”
Trust me when I say-YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!
Knox and Delaneys story picks up where The Sinner ended and even though these are stand-alones in recommend starting with Sinner first. Delaney is the good girl to Knox’s bad boy but they couldn’t be better for each other. She didn’t cower to him like most did. I enjoyed the intrigue factor of this book and can’t wait to read the next one
Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.
The Haven Grace Prep series has captured my heart. I fell in love with The Sinner but The Saint owned me. I am head over heels for this series.
Kelsey Clayton is an exceptional storyteller. The story is crafted beautifully and the writing is stellar. The storytelling is engrossing and flows effortlessly. There were plot twists that I didn’t see coming and the story had me glued to the pages.
I felt such a strong connection to the characters in this book. They were so relatable and easy to fall for. The characters were full of depth and the character development was amazing. I absolutely loved the cast of secondary characters in this book. I really hope that we get to see more of them in the series.
Knox and Delaney are so different from one another but they are able to see something in the other that no one else can. The chemistry between these two was so natural and all-consuming. No matter how hard they tried they just couldn’t stay away from each other.
Overall, this is an opposites attract story that you won’t want to miss out on. This is such an immersive story that’s full of angst, suspense, and a young love that will make your heart throb. This book will rock your socks off. I can’t wait for the next book in this series! I am so hooked!
Wow just WOW!! I absolutely loved Knox . He seems like your typical bad boy and Delaney is your typical good girl. They shouldn’t work together as well as they do but she sees through Knox’s mask from day one. She knows there is so much more then meets the eye when it comes to Knox and he can’t believe how well she can see into him when no one else can.
She looks me up and down before taking a step forward. “Yeah, I don’t think you are. I think it’s all a front. A mask you put on to look tough and hide whatever your real problem is.”
Knox will do anything in his power to protect Delaney but when he finds some things out will he be able to truly protect her?
I love and I mean LOVED this book and can not wait for more. This is a must read!
I have received a free copy of this book for an honest review.
When I started reading this story, I could not put it down. I read the book in one day. This author is an awesome writer. I can not wait to read more of their books. Keep up the great work. You should definitely read this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved Knox in The Sinner, & this solidified that for me.
Opposites attract in Delaney & Knox. She’s on her way to being valedictorian, never been in trouble, & Knox is the bad boy from the wrong side of town. Thanks to Tessa, Delaney’s twin, hooking up with Easton, Knox’s friend, their worlds collide.
At first, Knox doesn’t seem to want anything to do with her. He knows, according to him, that he isn’t good for her, or what she needs in her life.
Luckily, Delaney doesn’t seem to care.
We get to witness changes in each of them that made my little heart so happy.
We also get to check in with Grayson & Savannah, and see how their relationship is coming along.
I enjoyed this. A classic trope, with a little twist.
Damn!!!
I never thorght knox would knock Grayson off the top stop but damn he so did.
He stole my heart.
I was intrigued by the bad boy when I first met him in Sinner ( book 1) and wanted to know everything about him.
The broken boy from the wrong side of the tracks and a sweet girl who seemingly has it all took me on a rollercoaster of emotions I felt all thier highs low and everything inbetween.
This is by far my favourite so far by kelsey, I cant wait to see what comes next…
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Holy wow guys! I thought the first book of the Haven Grace Prep series hooked me, but nothing prepared me for this one. NOTHING. Wow. I am shocked and utterly speechless at how this book manhandled me.
Knox and Delaney are everything you want, without even realizing they are! This book will take you on the ride of a lifetime, not caring how much it tears you apart, and then when it’s all said and done, you are turning yourself around and getting back on to ride all over again.
This book literally had me hooked from the very start. I was sucked into the world of Haven Grace and there was nothing that anyone could say or do that could pull me from this world. It had me on the edge of my seat, shoved down on my knees, ugly crying, cheering, wanting to slap several characters. And by the end of it, I wasn’t ready for the book to be over. I needed more of this world, more of Knox and more of Delaney.
Kelsey pulls you in with her words, her attention to detail, and the dynamic of each and every character, whether they are main characters or secondary. You can feel her connection to them, which makes the connection to the reader that much stronger.
Five stars for this angsty, edge of your seat romance that will have you wanting more when it’s all said and done.
Knox and Laney are total opposites that find the beauty in each other! I love it when I read a book and it leaves me with goosebumps and my stomach in knots. I was full of emotions and I couldn’t put it down until I found out what happens next. Delaney “Laney” Callahan is the straight A student, pure innocence and the one they call the Virgin Mary. She was always one to stay in the background, always the quiet one, but when she comes across Knox. Knox is the quarterback, they guy everyone fears, wants to be or wants to hookup with. Meeting Laney was not in his plans, but things change. This princess and the teenage dirtbag was an emotional roller coaster that had me rooting for them. This is fastly becoming one of my favorite series!
School rivals are about to cross a line. Corrupting the good girl has never been hotter! A sexy NA romance with elements of suspense, a possessive alpha who will do anything to protect what’s his and a good girl who likes to be bad.
Knox knows he’s not good enough for her, but he can’t help himself. The sweet and innocent Delaney is about to fall in forever with the baddest boy. He did his best to push her away, but she broke down every wall he built. He may be the fighter, but she’s going to win his heart.
Knox is involved in some bad stuff, but the mess he got dragged into was not his doing. Helping a friend, leaves him literally fighting for his life. Delaney was a sweet indulgence, but she can’t last.
Delaney is too pure to ruin, to taint with Knox’s baggage. He’ll do what’s right for a change and protect the girl that became everything.
Some twists will surprise you. The ending is a total page-turner. The chemistry just sizzles off the pages. Falling in love with the bad boy was inevitable, but she’ll have to fight to get her HEA. It’s not a sweet love story. This opposites attract romance is angsty and the best kind of dirty. This group of characters keeps things interesting. They are a family of their own making and they take care of their own. I’ll be back for more in the series.
This is the 2nd book in this phenomenal series and this unique and talented author has the ability to give her heart and soul into her characters and plot as well as weaving a tale in such a way that her work just needs to be devoured in one sitting. Delaney is the good girl who just wants to walk on the wild side for a change, and Knox is a possessive alpha who just want to protect her. This is a beautifully written story which is filled with drama, angst, hidden truths, suspense, emotions which leads to a heart-wrenching and all-consuming read. I cannot wait to read more from this author and I highly recommend her work for all.
So I found this author totally by accident when I read the previous book in this series. I LOVED it and I LOVED this one!!! This author is definitely a one click for me now.
Knox and Delaney may seem like total opposites but on the inside they’re not. Knox will do anything for those he considers family. He tries to keep Delaney away but that’s impossible to do. There’s something about her that just calls to him.
I was flipping the pages pretty fast so I can find out what was going to happen next. I can’t wait for the next book!!
Knox is falling for his opposite, someone entirely too good for him. He can’t help himself though – he’s drawn to her innocence and good girl vibe even as it makes him all the more aware how different they are and how much he doesn’t want to taint her with the darkness in his soul.
Delaney can’t help but want bad boy Knox, but she also sees beyond his facade to the good heart he’s hiding from the rest of the world. She doesn’t know the world he lives in, though, and it could mean the difference between staying alive and living happily ever after with Knox, and getting drawn into the darkness and violence that surrounds Knox and letting it swallow her whole.
While I liked the first installment of this series, I LOVED this one! Knox and Delaney are such a fascinating pair of opposites who are perfect for each other. And the other reason I loved this one more than The Sinner? One word – Knox. Oh sure, he’s a damaged hero to be sure, but he’s been brought to his knees by a slip of a girl who sees the real him and loves him. Alpha af and in love – my favorite kind of guy.