The Rise of Saint

Sins of Saint Trilogy, Book 1

By: Bella J

Narrated by: Michael Pierce, Charlotte Claremont

When my kidnapper–the most powerful man in Italy–makes me an offer to be his wife, I'm forced to accept.

Mila

He's a killer. A monster. A thief. He stole me; ripped me from a life I thought was mine, and forced me into his. There was no negotiating. No choice to be made. No way out.

He says once I give him what he wants, he'll let me go. But I don't believe him. Taunting me, humiliating me, hunting me...it thrills him. He's addicted to my tears, and amused by my suffering. I know he won't stop until he breaks me.

But I won't go down without a fight.

Saint

She's an orphan. A debt. A secret. They tried to hide her from me, but they underestimated my determination to always get what's rightfully mine.

Now, she's exactly where she's meant to be: at my side...and at my mercy.

The blood that runs through her veins is payment for a debt made between two families. But to me she's nothing but a pretty face and a means to an end. A way for me to feed my vengeance.

Once she gives me what I want I'll let her go back to her miserable, mundane life. But for now, she's mine to play with...until she breaks.

The Sins of Saint is a dark romantic suspense series intended for mature listeners.

©2022 Bella J (P)2022 Podium Audio

Not a romance!

The story kept me guessing and I plan to read the sequel but just know, this is not a romance!! The MMC has no redeeming qualities - at least none that have been uncovered yet so I’m hoping for some kind of explanation to explain his horrible behavior. It’s the story of a selfish, evil, sadist that kidnapped and took advantage of an innocent young woman who is already struggling in life. He treats the FMC like dirt and I’m frustrated with her continued attraction to him when he’s treated her so horribly. He wants her respect and trust but has done nothing to deserve it. The FMC is very young so many of her actions are due to immaturity but still I find her behavior frustrating. I hope the next book takes a better turn.

Ends on Cliffhanger

Saint was an absolute ass****, domineering alpha, aggressive, arrogant, kidnaps the FMC, has sexual needs & kinks and believes sex will make you weak for him.
Mila grew up in the foster care system, abused, betrayed, forced into marriage and kidnapped.
There was some drama, BDSM and Push & Pull.
Narrators did a good job.

Good story

Had a good story but will need to be continued in book 2. The narrator’s were good too

Great story

FMC navigates through a life of abandonment, poverty, survival, and sexual abuse to end up in the hands of another abuser who is justified by his “ handsome” features. Her survival takes the form of submission due to the heat between her legs. MMC is a jerk, abusive…you tell. Narrators did an outstanding performance.

Is there a story somewhere with a strong FMC in control of her emotions and able to stop an abusive man?

Chef’s Kiss

Bellissimo . Bellissimo. Bellissimo. The story held intrigue , venom and bite ! The characters formed perfectly in my mind’s eye .

The performance was breathtaking. Charlotte Claremont always delivers. She has a way of bringing any and everything to life and so does Michael Pierce .