Her Saint / Saint & Sinner Duet #1

Blurb

 He’s a writer who’s finally found his muse . . . and he’s never letting her go.

Briar

My student is stalking me.

Saint de Haas follows me around campus, to my car, to my house. He insists I’m his muse, no matter how much I object, and he wants to keep me all to himself. So when my date turns up dead, I know whose fingerprints are all over the crime scene.

Saint is smart, but I’m smarter. I’m going to prove he’s stalking me and get him thrown behind bars. And no matter what he says, I’m sure as hell not going to fall for my stalker.

Saint

I’ve finally found my muse, and I’m never letting her go. 

But Briar is so busy hiding and running from me, she doesn’t notice how I’m improving her life. I get rid of her loser date who’s hiding a few girlfriends and venereal diseases. I follow her around campus so her boss doesn’t try something worse than groping her in class.

I can make all her dreams come true. Give her anything her heart desires. If she’d just stop running and give in.

She’s my muse, and when I finally make her mine, I’ll be her saint.

Tropes / Triggers

DARK ROMANCE  / POSSESSIVE/OBSESSIVE / STALKING  / MASKED MAN / SERIAL KILLER / STUDENTS X TEACHER / TOUCH HER AND DIE / CHILDHOOD TRAUMA  / DARK / OBSESSIVE THEMES / SECRET IDENTITY  / PRIMAL PLAY / HIDDEN CAMERAS  / BONDAGE / KIDNAPPING KINK / SMUT🌶️🌶️🌶️

My Review (spoiler‼️)

So, envision this: you pick up a book, immerse yourself in its pages, and suddenly, it feels like déjà vu slaps you right across the face. That’s essentially the vibe I got from 'Her Saint'. It's like the diet version of "Haunting Adeline," with all the familiar flavors but none of the substance.

Let’s dissect it. Our protagonist lives alone, surrounded by books (can relate), with only one close friend who shares her love for the written word. Sounds cozy, right? Well, things take a turn when she realizes she’s got a stalker. But hold up, this stalker isn’t your average creep. Nope, he’s handsome and loaded, because apparently, that makes it less creepy(?).

Sound familiar? That's because it's a carbon copy of Adeline's setup.

So, what’s a girl to do when she’s being pursued by a rich, handsome stalker? Well, decide it's a perfect time to end her dry spell and have a one-night stand with a stranger, of course! But even that doesn’t go smoothly because, surprise surprise, she can’t stop thinking about her stalker and kicks Mr. One-Night-Stand to the curb. And guess what? Stalker boy doesn’t take too kindly to someone touching what he thinks is his property, so he goes ahead and... well, let’s just say things escalate quickly. Cue the stalker's jealous rage and a dash of murder for good measure. And guess what? The not-so-lucky one-night stand also turns out to be a criminal looking for new victims. So Mr. Stalker just saves her ass, of course, and leaves her a surprise souvenir on her porch.

Now, if all of this sounds eerily familiar, that’s because it is. As mentioned before, 'Her Saint' is basically 'Haunting Adeline' on a crash diet, with the plot trimmed down to its bare bones. Stalker breaking in and watching from the shadows, check. Creepy confessions, check. Obsession spiraling out of control, double check. Basically the whole shebang. Also, be ready, because the stalker's got a tragic backstory, because  of course he does. And wouldn't you know it, our girl falls head over heels for him (but would never admit it). Why? Because he's her favorite author, naturally (shocker, I know. We only know this from page one).

But hey, credit where it’s due, 'Her Saint' is a quick read. At just barely 200 pages, it’s like a rollercoaster ride that’s over before you know it. The writing flows, the suspense keeps you hooked, but let’s be real, it’s nothing groundbreaking. It’s like going on a weekend getaway to a place you’ve been to a dozen times before – familiar and comfortable, but not exactly thrilling.

So, did I finish it? Sure did, in record time. Was it gripping? Kinda. Will I read the 2nd part? Sure will. But let's be real, it's like reheated leftovers. Tasty enough for a quick bite, but now I'm craving the original dish. So no surprise that I found myself itching to revisit the 'Haunting Adeline' series.