Vows.
Savio lives by them.
Dreams.
I exist in them.
Obsessed with a picture, I’m in Rome to get over writer’s block, but more importantly, I’ve come to the Eternal City to find someone. Savio is a broken soul. A French-Italian priest in the capital of the Catholic world, he preaches religious tenets he no longer believes in. He’s also the man I’m looking for. A priest who makes sinners … capital of the Catholic world, he preaches religious tenets he no longer believes in.
He’s also the man I’m looking for.
A priest who makes sinners pay.
Who makes them burn for the temptations into which they fall.
I exist to tempt him, my sole purpose is to save him, and my end goal is Savio—in my bed. My heart. My life.
He’s a fallen soul, desperately in need of a future that takes him away from the sinners who deserve to lose their lives for the evil they reap.
Can I make him break his vows, make him fall to save both our souls before the Devil can embrace us both?
Find out in THE VOWS WE BREAK.
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A tangled web of faith, morals and righting wrongdoings. The Vows We Break is captivating and thought provoking in the most interesting of ways. Give it a go!
Another mindblowing book by one of my favorite authors. It’s intense! With perfect imperfection and beautiful flaws! Savio and Andrea are vicious, warped, brutal but also kind and reassuring in their attempt to help the innocent. It’s so different from anything I’ve read before. It starts way before the two even meat and it ends in the best way possible! Another masterpiece!
Watcher of many, stalker of one
Before we get to the good stuff you must know something. This book isn’t for everyone. Both the description and the book warn readers that ONE there is content that is triggering in nature for sensitive readers and TWO the H is a priest and he DOES break his vows. If either of these warnings don’t appeal to you, it is ok to walk away. If instead these warnings intrigue you, then please continue reading because I highly recommend reading Savio and Andrea’s story!
This story is like nothing I’ve read before but in all the best ways. I love an author who can keep me on my toes and challenges the norm. Serena is all these things and more. Complex characters, a dark taboo story, a beautiful connection that sucks you in but is different from anything you’ve read before and twists you won’t expect. Who knew a priest could be so sexy?
Both Savio Martin and Andrea Jura have a calling. They are both destined to help God’s children. While their mission is the same, their means are different but when they come together they complement each other oh so well. Andrea is a Watcher. She believes she is one of God’s fallen angels. She is drawn to souls who are overlooked, ignored by society and shunned when instead they should be sheltered. At every critical junction in her journey there is always one man. Savio Martin. Unbeknownst to him of course, but he is guiding her along her path until her final mission is saving him. She is the watcher of many and the stalker of one.
Savio’s past haunts him. His mission was to help people but God failed him and now he has lost his faith. Refusing to surrender, Savio changes course. He will help God’s children but through a different means. He makes the sinners pay. Now in need of his own savior, in walks an angel. Can she convince him they are meant to be together? That he isn’t alone on his path and that for him to be saved Savio must break his vows? Will he let her?
Definitely a must read. If you like dark, taboo stories then this is a book for you.
This book was so well written. I couldn’t put it down. The topics discussed throughout the book may not be for everyone. If you don’t have triggers for some darker things you will enjoy this.
I never thought I would be one for a priest angle but it is so well written. I really loved Andrea, she has to be one of my favorite characters. She is such a strong young woman who knows who and what she is supposed to do in her life. You won’t be disappointed with this read.
Definitely unlike anything I’ve read from Serena and absolutely amazing. The story kept me engaged from the start and I was eager to see how they’d make it through the story with any semblance of peace. As usual Serena pulls an amazing plot out of nowhere. I’m looking forward to more.
I read The Vows We Break, starting writing my review, deleted, started again, deleted, then read the book again. I loved it even more the second time through. Seeing the progression into the light of our heroine Andrea was a stark contrast the progression into the darkness of our poor long suffered Father Savio. But seeing them come together was a shared enlightening experience. Serena and G.A provide us a parallel between Faith and Science that prompts the reader to examine if they can believe without fact. I have read the book twice and know for a fact that I will read it again.
One of my favourite reads of the year. It’s dark, twisted and so brilliantly executed you can’t help but love these beautifully damaged characters. As always Serena manages to take the weird and make it wonderful. You won’t be disappointed with reading this fabulous taboo love story.
Ok so contrary to popular belief, I could not figure out what this book was about based on the cover. So I was pleasantly surprised by the taboo nature of Andrea and Savio’s relationship. I mean, who doesn’t love the forbidden, right? There’s a trigger warning at the beginning of the book, and I definitely think it’s warranted. Although I would have liked to have known what it was about? There’s self-harm in here, and mention/description of a rape. So if either of these are upsetting, I’d avoid the book.
However, Andrea and Savio are literally made for each other. The idea of Savio suffering as a POW is what gets Andrea through some rough times, and she makes it her mission to save him. How romantic is that?!
This book has triggers so be warned before you read it. After enduring a hellish ordeal Savio’s life has become a dark and twisted place. Andrea is a strong and determined person, who knows that her path in life is to save him. Their story is dark and taboo, full of twists and turns, love and passion. Brilliantly written. A must read!
Does the thought of a rough and rugged Priest get you all hot and bothered?
If so, than Savio is the taboo priest you’ve been wanting and more.
Vows will be broken. Blood will be shed. Serena Akeroyd poured all of herself into this book and nailed it. The need and want for dark, taboo books has been growing and Serena dipped her toes into the Priest pond and it has paid off tremendously.
Andrea is a quirky off FMC and while we never truly learn why she ticks the way she does, we can chalk it up to the divine.
Andrea and Savio balance each other perfectly.
If you like dark, taboo, unconventional pairings…then this book is for you.
Warning: He does break his vows, so if that is something that will upset you please beware!
This book was dark and twisted, but OH SO GOOD. As much as I love steamy scenes, I really love that this book was not full of them and focused on the overall storyline. It is like delayed gratification in the best possible way. It is a hauntingly beautiful and dark story that will bring chills to your spine. It feels like it has a touch of the paranormal, but is really just strong religious conviction and faith. Though Savio does break his vows, his character is written in such a way that it doesn’t seem as sinful, more just intensely…right. Savio and Andrea couldn’t be more right for each other and it just sucks you right in and keeps you engrossed until the very last page. I don’t want to give spoilers, so I will just leave this review off with a “THIS IS A MUST READ!!!!”
Ever read a book that just isn’t like any other you’ve read? That just shocks you and leaves your speechless? Keeps you up at night and completely throws off your daily adulting because you just can’t put it down? This. Is. It….. But be warned. This book may not be for everyone. If you have triggers of sexual abuse, I would read with caution. If you are a devoted Catholic, this may be hard to read as well. Holy corn on the cob. Andrea definitely is like no other FMC. Her intense, crazy devotional need to help those she feels compelled to help puts her on a journey of finding her purpose. Then there is Father Savio. Who goes through things no person should ever experience, especially when it questions and alters your faith in God. When Andrea finally finds Father Savio, her honest truths and beliefs tear down the walls that Father Savio has built and she sees the pain he inflicts on himself. They are both saviors to each other. Super intense read to the very end!!! 100% recommend!
This book was sooo good! Savio and Andrea’s story turned out to be so different than I imagined. They are both so twisty, but with a sense of justice that just keeps you turning pages. I really liked the pace of the years before they even met, it explained why they are the way they are so well. Another amazing story by the amazing Serena and G.A. Mazurke!
Wow what do i say. I don’t think i can put into words how amazing this book is. This book blew me away. I loved every dark and twisted minute and i was hooked from start to finish. I will definitely be recommending this to anyone that will listen. 5 super hot stars
There are so many words to describe this book. Fast pace, beautiful, heartbreaking, amazing just to list a few. The connection that is semi-instant with characters that have so much going in life is beyond amazing. That connection is what sucks you in and keeps you going. Getting to see so much of their lives after the fact is what sealed this book as a five star. Keep reading but please listen to the trigger warnings before stepping in to the world of broken vows.
I really loved this book. It was so unique, somewhat taboo, moments of dark and twisty but also just a damn good read. I liked the alternating POV’s between Savio and Andrea. I like how both to the characters themselves and just in the writing, Andrea was the ying to Savio’s yang. She was the light to his dark. But at the same time, she had dark in her and he had light in him. This book was just really really well written and I loved everything about it!
This author is ruining me. Another awesome read, with a male lead that is so perfect in his imperfection. I cannot get enough of these men she writes. They are complex men, who are violent, damaged, warped and know it. They have their own sense of justice and are not afraid to enforce it. And the female leads are their perfect counterparts. (If you have not read Nyx, Link or All Saint, No Sinner, you absolutely must).
Things I really enjoyed about this book:
I loved the fact that neither of the lead characters were what would be considered “normal”. They both are slightly insane and completely admit that they are not what is considered sane.
I liked that the story was solely based on them, and their connection. There is very few scenes involving other side characters.
I loved the initial interaction between the main characters, it did not feel forced.
i like the conciseness of the writing – focus on the actual characters and their dialogue, not extended descriptions of locations and clothing. This is just a personal preference of mine.
This author continues to impress me with her characters. Although they may be similar themes in them, each character is unique in their characteristics and actions. It is not like I am reading the same novel with different names and locations. I so look forward to more and more novels by her!
Wow! This book…my, oh my! (fanning myself here!) Okay, so where to begin. In case you don’t read longer reviews and the five stars don’t give it away, I f*@%ing LOVED this book! Serena Akeroyd is masterful! She is so talented in how she conceives of her stories and then is such an incredibly talented storyteller. Her readers are always guaranteed that she will do a story justice and pour her heart and soul into it.
So, the story itself. Do you believe in fate? In destiny? To me they are two sides of the same coin. Whether you call it fate or destiny or the hand of God, you see the threads woven throughout the story bringing Andrea and Savio together even though they start out at completely different ends of the spectrum. Let’s take Andrea. Can you imagine what it’s like to fall in love from afar? To know with certainty that a man who you only know as a face on the screen and name uttered on the news, someone you’ve never spoken to or crossed paths with, that this is your soulmate? And then to go throughout your life helping others because you believe it is God’s calling for you? All while waiting for the specific moment in time when you’ll get to meet this man? Quirky, observant, determined Andrea will charm you with her innocence and the certainty of her convictions.
Then we have Savio. Tragedy framed his life from an early age, led him to a life devoted to God and his flock. But tragedy strikes again and in a way that alters his life again, making Savio question everything he is, everything he believes in. Have you ever felt lost? As if you’ve been detached, untethered, and are now floating without aim, without purpose? Savio’s kind nature toward those who are seemingly unachored (like him), his own guilt and need to atone, and his desire for justice against those who always seem to escape judgment will endear him to you.
When these two finally meet, the intensity of their connection is undeniable. The way they fit together, completing parts of one another, and falling in love in a way that both happens instantaneously and as if it had been happening since the beginning of time. I love that we meet these characters at certain points in their lives and we get to know them and see how the events in their lives influence them, change them. And how, after they meet, they evolve together into an incredibly sexy, passionate, and intense love affair.
The story of Andrea and Savio is epic and it was destined to be told by Serena Akeroyd. If you’ve read the trigger warning and can handle a story that’s a little bit taboo, do not miss this one! Follow your path…read this book!
I went into reading The Vows We Break thinking I knew what was going to happen, only to have my mind blown by the unexpected plot turns! Savio is like a dark avenging angel. Andrea is the angel Savio needs. They are two destined souls that are drawn together…you can’t help but get lost in their story! They are similar, yet different, one is dark, and the other is light, both a bit broken and twisted. Both feel the need to provide acts of redemption and justice. This is a divine binge read that will have you wanting more!
This book!!!
Absolutely mind blown .
I’m struggling with how to review this book because I won’t give spoilers and to write a generic review would not do this book justice.
Firstly this book is not going to be for everyone as there are triggers but the author has warned about that not only in a blurb but in a warning at the beginning of the book also.
So now on to the book. Serena Akeroyd has created two amazing characters that are so different from any that I’ve read before. The storyline was again nothing like I’ve read before which gripped me from the start, Savio and Andreas relationship was brilliant and I loved how the book was written in that we got a full story of before they met, followed by them falling in love on to an amazing epilogue that just finished the story perfectly.
Highly recommend!