Bad Saint

A Dark Romance

By: Monica James

Narrated by: Yvonne Syn

I was kidnapped on my honeymoon by three masked men.

Blindfolded.
Bound.
Destination unknown.

I was told to stay silent and abide by their rules. But they didn’t realize I wasn’t a victim…not anymore.

The open sea was my backdrop for nine torturous days. During that time, glimmers of my fate were revealed by a man with the mysterious chartreuse-colored eyes. He should have scared me, but he didn’t.

He intrigued me. And I intrigued him.

He punished me when I didn’t listen, which was every single day. But beneath his cruelty, I sensed he was guarding a grave secret.

I was sold.
And in a game of poker, no less.

My buyer? A Russian mobster who likes to collect pretty things. Now that I know the truth, I only have one choice.

Sink or swim.

And when one fateful night presents me the opportunity, I take it. I just never anticipated my actions would leave me shipwrecked with my kidnapper.

He needs me alive. I want him dead.

But as days turn into weeks, one thing becomes clear - I should hate him…but I don’t.

My name is Willow.
His name is Saint.

Ironic, isn’t it? He bears a name that denotes nothing but holiness yet delivers nothing but hell. However, if this is hell on earth…God, save my soul.

Bad Saint is a dark romance containing mature themes that might make some listeners uncomfortable. It includes: kidnapping, captivity, strong violence, mild language, and some dark and disturbing scenes.

This twisted tale is not intended for the faint-hearted. So, if you’re game…welcome to the madness.

"Sinful and compelling, Bad Saint takes you on a darkly romantic, emotionally tense ride that will leave you aching for more.” (New York Times best-selling author Elle Kennedy)

"Shipwrecked on a deserted island with a beautiful, tortured villain? Sign me up!" (K.A. Tucker, USA Today best-selling author of Ten Tiny Breaths)

“Bad Saint is a dark and emotional romance that you are sure to love." (NYT best-selling author Kylie Scott)

©2019 Monica James (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

AWESOME BOOK!

I loved it! Couldn't stop listening to it. The build was instant and the developing love story was awesome. Moving to Book 2!!!!

Overall great!

Official review available after its posted on my Podcast “ Best of Audio Romance”! Listen on January 15th!!

Intense

What a great find this series has been. It’s not your typical romance at all. It’s dark and so well written that you can visualize everything and feel all the drama like you’re right there. There are constant obstacles and the next challenge in the den of the beast seems to be it will be the most challenging.

slow and redundant

i feel asleep and to go find mt place in the book several times. i was commited to finishing it but it was a struggle. decent overall but slow and redundant

More Please!!! Couldn’t Get Enough!!!!

HOLY MOLY!! This was my first time experiencing Monica James, and yes, it was an experience! I was completely and utterly captivated by this book.

Saint Hennessey is a force to be reckoned with and Willow learns that first hand.

Willow has been taking care of herself since the moment her mother turned her back on her at the age of fifteen. The one person in this world who should’ve been her rock and kept her grounded was the one person who brought her nothing but shame. Determined to move forward and take back her life, Willow begins modeling and landing top jobs which is where she meets Drew, the man who makes her heart flutter. It’s a whirlwind romance and they are married in only a few short weeks. But when you know it’s real, you just know. Well at least she thought she knew.

Wanting to show his new bride a good time, this rich bad-boy takes Willow away to a desolate island for their honeymoon where they will consummate their marriage and relax under the scorching sun. Excitement fills her veins and happiness swims in her belly but in the blink of an eye everything changes.

Suddenly the man she married is not who she thought and Willow is swept off her feet but not in the way she was hoping. Bound and gagged, her kidnappers keep her on a ship while they sail the open seas. She’s alone and scared but determined to fight. She’s determined to escape and will not let them break her. But as the ominous group of men try to break down her walls and turn her into the submissive they need her to be for their boss back in Russia, Willow can’t help but feel an unexplainable pull to one of the bad guys.

He hides behind a mask and not just the one that covers his face. Saint Hennessy is an enigma, a mix of evil and good. But can Willow trust his kind gestures, especially when he follows them up with a punishment for her unsuccessful attempts at escape?

As the days at sea pass in a mix of evil and heartbreak, Willow will fight for her freedom and discover a part of herself that she never knew existed. In a rush against time and now with a new dilemma, Willow and Saint will be forced to make peace in order to survive. But how much trust can they put in each other? And at the end of the day can she now call him a friend? Or will Saint prove himself unworthy of Willow’s trust as the cards unfold and the truth comes to light?

This story was addictive! A fast-paced adrenaline rush of emotions that I couldn’t get enough of. The writing was flawless, the characters held all the traits that glue me to the pages and have me fully invested. Even though Willow was being held against her will, she had the backbone of a warrior, of a woman determined to survive. I loved that about her and routed for her the entire time. And Saint may be the villain in this story but man, you can’t help but fall in love with him. The mystery in his eyes, the fierceness that exploded from his soul. He was all alpha, with his dark and domineering demeaner and his external scars that told a story of his past. But you also got to see a side to him that sucked you in and mad you fall head over heals for this man. A side that showed his true vulnerability and that revealed the truth that they were both pawns in someone else’s game.

I listened to this story on audiobook and I’m so glad I did. This was the first time I listened to narrator, Yvonne Syn, and honestly, I was hesitant because I normally only listen to dual narration because it takes a lot to keep my attention and I get bored with one narrator but seriously, this woman had the perfect voice and totally nailed Willow’s character. I was so invested in this story and give Yvonne a round of applause for a fantastic performance. I could clearly picture every scene and every second of this story.

I can’t give this book enough praise! This is at the top of my favorite reads list!!

I’m anxiously looking forward to where this story will go next. It ends on a cliffhanger but have no fear, book two is already available so you bet your bottom dollar that I’m diving right in!

ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND!!!!!

Saaaaiint

Well...wow. Not sure what I can say here besides the fact that I need to get book 2 NOW.

Bad Saint was action-packed, angst-driven, sexy, and addictive!

So much happened in this book that you’re better off going in blind and experiencing it all.

As for the narrator, Yvonne Syn, was AMAZING. Loved her!!! She even made Saint sound sexy haha!!

Onto the sequel!!! Definitely recommend this book!

I was on the edge of my seat!

I am a little speechless right now! Right from the beginning I was intrigued with this story and what was going to happen. Then it happened and I was hooked! I needed to know what was going to happen. The author did a great job on keeping me on the edge of my seat. Her storytelling was on point! She left me hanging on every single word. I am immediately jumping into the next book! 

Dark and twisty

This book has so many twist and turns in it! It’s dark but sweet full of intrigue and action. It does contain elements not for the weak at heart though

Great Beginning to a Dark Romance!

Every now and then I need something a little darker in between reading light romance books and this one completely fit the bill! This is my first book by Monica James but I will definitely be finishing the series and finding more by her! Willow is in newly wedded bliss as her and her husband arrive at their isolated honeymoon location, at least until she is kidnapped by three masked gunmen. Willow is not at all what I expected, the fact that she is a virginal bride and only knew her husband for 6 weeks I just wrongly pictured a naïve immature woman who only sees rainbows and unicorns… rest assured that is not Willow! I absolutely love her… she is a strong, resourceful woman who refuses to give up and be a victim no matter what gets thrown at her which is perfect because it made me root for her through the entire book! These types of books that have a captured woman who starts to have feelings for her captor are always difficult, the author has a thin line to walk before it gets too unbelievable but this was done wonderfully. Saint isn’t like the other men who have kidnapped Willow, he may be cold and remote but he has protected her at every turn. The book is mainly told by Willow’s point of view but at the beginning of each chapter is a line or two from Saint’s point of view and I love those little glimpses we get into what he is going through! It has been one ordeal after another for these two but slowly secrets are revealed and I can’t help but root for both of them! If you love dark romances with some major drama and action then definitely pick this one up but just a warning, this is a CLIFFHANGER but luckily the next two books are already downloaded and ready to go!

This is my first time listening to Yvonne Syn but she did an absolutely amazing job narrating this! She did a good job giving each character their own voice and I loved the accents!

OMG PHENOMENAL!!!!

You will absolutely Love this book, it is so absolutely captivating and nerve racking all at the same time, narration is spectacular, This is my first book by Monica James and definitely not my last !!!!!