WOW! This is the third installment in this series and the conclusion and with that being said I'm not going to tell you much except start at the beginning of this series with book one and have all three standing by to binge and a fan because they are H-O-T。 Devlin Saint is a broken man and Ellie is a retired police officer turned investigative reporter and she is his salvation。 They make an awesome couple and burn up the pages。 So many twists and turns, danger, mystery, intrigue, steam, and love WOW! This is the third installment in this series and the conclusion and with that being said I'm not going to tell you much except start at the beginning of this series with book one and have all three standing by to binge and a fan because they are H-O-T。 Devlin Saint is a broken man and Ellie is a retired police officer turned investigative reporter and she is his salvation。 They make an awesome couple and burn up the pages。 So many twists and turns, danger, mystery, intrigue, steam, and love between the pages of this story。 This is not a standalone so don't pick this one up and think you can read it and have closure, it is not going to happen without reading books one and two。**Received this and the others for review** 。。。more
Tami,
Good readA great ending to Ellie and Devlin’s story。 They go through so much and there are many twists in this book。 A kidnapping, a bombing and many other things get in the way but they make it through。
Christine Frieseke-Miller,
This story was everything amazing romantic suspense should be。 Devlin and Ellie's story has so many twists and turns。 You don't know who to trust and then they are so hot between the sheets! This story was like watching my favorite TV show or movie! This last book in the trilogy truly shows how much Devlin loves Ellie and the lengths he will go to to protect her。 These two are so swoonworthy and I'm so thrilled that they found their way back to one another。 J Kenner delivers a twisty turny roman This story was everything amazing romantic suspense should be。 Devlin and Ellie's story has so many twists and turns。 You don't know who to trust and then they are so hot between the sheets! This story was like watching my favorite TV show or movie! This last book in the trilogy truly shows how much Devlin loves Ellie and the lengths he will go to to protect her。 These two are so swoonworthy and I'm so thrilled that they found their way back to one another。 J Kenner delivers a twisty turny romance that you won't be able to put down! 。。。more
Tracy Grieve,
So many twists and just when you think you have worked it out another twist。 Can true love overcome the odds? Devlin and Ellie are about to find out with enemies coming out from Devlins past are out to do harm。 But to defend all that he loves Devlin needs to go down a dark path but will Elloe be willing to join him? I can see this not being the last of these characters I am sure they gonna pop up in other books。
Jeanne,
The finale of Elle and Devin does not disappoint。 Hold on for the wild ride
Kelsey,
I really enjoyed this last book of Devlin and Ellie's story。 It became a page turner about half way through。 I wish that there was a little more to it because I wanted to read Devlin and Ellie's wedding since they get engaged at the end of the book。 I really enjoyed this last book of Devlin and Ellie's story。 It became a page turner about half way through。 I wish that there was a little more to it because I wanted to read Devlin and Ellie's wedding since they get engaged at the end of the book。 。。。more
Jessica Lowe,
Another hot read by J Kenner。 I loved this book and cannot wait to read her next book, as I have enjoyed all her books。 She is one of my all-time favorite authors。Very well written。 I could not put the book down once I finally was able to start reading it。 I really liked the continuation of the Saint’s story。 This followed the storyline well。 I love Devlin and Ellie。 This was a quick fun read。 I love all her books。 Keep up the good work。I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest Another hot read by J Kenner。 I loved this book and cannot wait to read her next book, as I have enjoyed all her books。 She is one of my all-time favorite authors。Very well written。 I could not put the book down once I finally was able to start reading it。 I really liked the continuation of the Saint’s story。 This followed the storyline well。 I love Devlin and Ellie。 This was a quick fun read。 I love all her books。 Keep up the good work。I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more
Linda,
Fantastic 🤓What an ending, this series is an incredible read。 The characters take on a life of their own as you see this story play out in your head。
Kelly,
I was so happy to be able to read the next instalment in Devlin and Ellies life and I wasn't disappointed! Back in February book number 2 left me on a cliff hanger and although with this book I was a little concerned I wouldn't remember everything that had happened, as with book 2 Julie Kenner nicely recapped things at the start without me feeling like things were being repeated。So this book centred on the fact that Devlins secret was out and the world now knows he is The Wolfs son, which puts h I was so happy to be able to read the next instalment in Devlin and Ellies life and I wasn't disappointed! Back in February book number 2 left me on a cliff hanger and although with this book I was a little concerned I wouldn't remember everything that had happened, as with book 2 Julie Kenner nicely recapped things at the start without me feeling like things were being repeated。So this book centred on the fact that Devlins secret was out and the world now knows he is The Wolfs son, which puts him and Ellie in the firing line with all The Wolfs old cohorts who might want revenge。 It was a brilliant story and I really enjoyed hearing more about Devlins earlier years and how he became the man he is now。 I don't want to spoil anything so all I will say is that the tidal pool scene made me awwwww。 Another great offering from Julie Kenner。 I always find when reading her books it feels like coming home and being among friends。 I highly recommend this book and I really hope we get to read more about Devlin and Ellie because there is so much more I want to know about their future。 。。。more
Megan,
Devlin & Ellie’s story picks up right where we left off at the awards gala。 This book has action, a waft of our favorite Stark couple, backstabbing, kidnapping, romance (swoon!), revenge, and all the sexy times! This is a full on page turner and I couldn’t put it down。 Great ending on the Cruel trilogy。 I’m excited where Brandy’s story goes and hopefully a HEA for Lamar is forthcoming too!
Carolyn Williamson,
I loved the twist and turns in the novel。 Delvin and Ellie stood by each other side。 I also though that Christopher was working with his brother but I love that he came through in the end。 Another great novel J。 Kenner。 Great Job。 Hope for more of Delvin Saint。
September ,
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers。 To view it, click here。 Great series。 The third book filled in many gaps, although I had correctly guessed some of the twists。 Looking forward to seeing some of the other people in other stories; with a return of Devlin and Ellie。 Kenner’s books are awesome。 Only one spoiler…LOVED the Damien Stark cameo。 I received this as a free “giveaway” Kindle book。 Thank you。
Ilana,
Just when we didn’t think that their story could get any more complicated – the rest of the secrets come out。 It was only a matter of time but that doesn’t make it any easier to stomach。 On a night that should have been something amazing not just for Devlin but for DSF as well, turns into a monster of a night where his identify is leaked, outed and what he’s worked his adult life for is on the end of being ruined。We know Devlin and Ellie are not the type to shy away from confrontation – they are Just when we didn’t think that their story could get any more complicated – the rest of the secrets come out。 It was only a matter of time but that doesn’t make it any easier to stomach。 On a night that should have been something amazing not just for Devlin but for DSF as well, turns into a monster of a night where his identify is leaked, outed and what he’s worked his adult life for is on the end of being ruined。We know Devlin and Ellie are not the type to shy away from confrontation – they are going to take their opponent on head first, and while that’s happening, we just have to worry about who’s going to get caught up in the crosshairs。 There are inklings of who leaked the information, especially now that Anna’s dead, and there’ a plan in place to take that person down once they have enough concrete evidence。It’s a race to the finish here – with several of our favorites meeting a less than stellar fate。 There were so many sub plots that were on the move to being something great, and those lines of story are cut short。Brandy and Christopher were on the road to happiness – we know Brandy’s path and were so happy to see what she was able to overcome with Christopher, however the challenge that we see her face is the notion that Christopher was not who he seemed。 He is the brother of Joseph Blackstone and while they weren’t on great terms, there’s manipulation going on behind the scenes and we don’t yet know if he’s trustworthy。 He goes missing at a prime time and there’s evidence shared that doesn’t paint him in the best light, and that means that we really don’t know if he’s good or bad。 What we do see though is Brandy is stronger than she appeared to begin with, and this is just a bump in the road for her – an opportunity for her to find her footing and come out on top。Then there’s Lamar and Tracy。 Lamar is the consumate cop – the man who’s always trying to stay on the right side of the law, even when it doesn’t seem like it’s directed to him。 He’s struggled with what Devlin does within his organization, but after a variety of things transpire in this third installment, he walks the fine line with our friends。 Tracy is a character that we’ve enjoying watching grow in her role at DSF and her relationship with Lamar really starts to take a new phase。 It’s cut short when circumstances of revenge come into play and this is another jumping off point for bigger and better things to happen for the crew。We fall back into Ellie and Devlin’s story over and over again, and what this third book does is that it takes us on a journey both in the past and then back to the present。 There are moments and memories that come through in sub chapters so that we’re able to see what caused things to happen, what put things in motion in Devlin’s past to make him into what he is, and to give us hints at who was potentially behind all that’s going on。There are a few snippets here and there that make it clear to me as the reader who we need to watch out for, but the journey that our amazing author J Kenner takes us on is a bit round about and doesn’t give us the direct route。 It’s adds to the tension and it makes us question some other characters that come up from time to time, but that’s what gives us the resolution and closure that we need。We know that we want a happy ending and we know that it’s possible if certain dominos fall into place but there’s really no direct answer on how that will happen, and who will be left standing。 We have the notion of long lasting true love – good v。 bad, family – and all that pays itself off as we see this part of the journey come to an end。 I”m really happy with the way that this story plays out even if it doesn’t mean a happy ending for everyone。 We’re left with more questions than answers for several people, but that’s what makes a good book good right? you don’t want everything buttoned up nicely, We see a glimpse of hope of a new romance coming along, and I think that’s what we get in the next spinoff – Sinners Game 。。。more
Melissa Alonso,
A must read Oh wow !! Twist and turns 。 Oh Devllin and Ellie 。 I never saw that coming 。 The mafia ,press,so many pieces to the puzzle。 Need more !!!
kristine D,
Another Great Series J Kenner has another great series going , I was really surprised that she had a couple of her characters from her other awesome series make a cameo appearance , Damien Stark and Jackson Stark , maybe their will be a collaboration in future books ? let's hope 。。。。。。。。 Another Great Series J Kenner has another great series going , I was really surprised that she had a couple of her characters from her other awesome series make a cameo appearance , Damien Stark and Jackson Stark , maybe their will be a collaboration in future books ? let's hope 。。。。。。。。 。。。more
Roxanne,
Sexy anti hero and his lady love。 The twists and turns, betrayals and don't forget the hot sex。 Julie always has the second year guys you can't help love。 The series was great only second to Damian Stark。 Sexy anti hero and his lady love。 The twists and turns, betrayals and don't forget the hot sex。 Julie always has the second year guys you can't help love。 The series was great only second to Damian Stark。 。。。more
Veronica Mostel,
Loved itWhat a great book。 This series has been amazing。 It had everything from laughs to mystery。 Finally getting answers to the questions that he needed。 Amazing series
Mid-LifeGoddessBooks,
Hello again, Devlin Saint – you swoon worthy hot alpha hero! Devlin and Ellie pick up after the cliff hanger ending of My Beautiful Sin。 Most of this story revolves around finding out who leaked the bombshell exposing Devlin’s true identity as Alex Leto, son of the infamous bad guy Wolf。 That unveiling results in a few of Devlin’s close associations being murdered in a revenge plot against him。 While he and wing-man Ronan are investigating various leads, they come across a pretty significant bet Hello again, Devlin Saint – you swoon worthy hot alpha hero! Devlin and Ellie pick up after the cliff hanger ending of My Beautiful Sin。 Most of this story revolves around finding out who leaked the bombshell exposing Devlin’s true identity as Alex Leto, son of the infamous bad guy Wolf。 That unveiling results in a few of Devlin’s close associations being murdered in a revenge plot against him。 While he and wing-man Ronan are investigating various leads, they come across a pretty significant betrayal from within。 Their betrayer is somewhat redeemed in the end but does not survive to make it into the next book。Ellie is just in love with Devlin throughout the whole book。 There are no “drama breakups” or second guessing her love for him。 She has even accepted Devlin’s side gig “Saint’s Angels”。 This is a group of highly skilled assassins who rid the world of killers, human traffickers, etc。 – vigilante-style。 Lamar is Ellie’s best cop friend and after a devastating loss for him – he joins forces with Devlin to “find” the baddies。 Not sure if Lamar is aware of Devlin’s angel program – but he does seem to turn a blind eye as they accomplish what the cops cannot。 Maybe he would be a good recruit for an "angel" in the next book series?There is everything I love about a J Kenner romance here – including an appearance from our gorgeous love, Damien Stark。 She brings us a hot billionaire, a smart and sassy heroine, a dramatic kidnapping saga, and some seriously sexy times! My Cruel Salvation completes the Fallen Saint series by J Kenner。 And Oh, what a twisty and suspenseful conclusion that romance winds。 Of course, in true Kenner style, she teases her next adventure with Ronan and Brandy in Sinner’s Game and we will be here for it!I received an advance copy from the author in exchange for my honest review。 。。。more
Kathleen Boston,
My Cruel SalvationAs more secrets and enemies emerge, Elle and Devlin grow stronger in love。 Danger surrounds not only them but also those closest to them。
Melissa Parnell,
I loved this story。 It is intense。 It is sweet and passionate。 It is suspenseful and emotional。 It is everything you want in a story and I loved every minute of reading it。 I could not put it down。 This was a great conclusion and I can't wait to se what J。 Kenner has in store for us next。 I loved this story。 It is intense。 It is sweet and passionate。 It is suspenseful and emotional。 It is everything you want in a story and I loved every minute of reading it。 I could not put it down。 This was a great conclusion and I can't wait to se what J。 Kenner has in store for us next。 。。。more
Shamima,
loved itloved the serieswhat an endingloved Devlin and Elliegreat books
Jessica Morales-Lafaille,
I was torn whether to give it 3 or 4 stars。 I wish I can give it 3。5 stars。Alex always has knew his father was a bad man。 He knew from a young age that to overcome his dad he had to become more vicious than him。 We have learned this is the previous books。 Alex has done some bad things but he also sacrificed to save the one he loved。 This book repeated alot of the same thing from the story line in the past previous books。It was hard to for it to grab my attention in the beginning。 It breaks my he I was torn whether to give it 3 or 4 stars。 I wish I can give it 3。5 stars。Alex always has knew his father was a bad man。 He knew from a young age that to overcome his dad he had to become more vicious than him。 We have learned this is the previous books。 Alex has done some bad things but he also sacrificed to save the one he loved。 This book repeated alot of the same thing from the story line in the past previous books。It was hard to for it to grab my attention in the beginning。 It breaks my heart to say I didn't love this book。 I always have loved J。 Kenner books。 Yes Devlin is what every woman will want but most of this was said in the last previous books。 Towards the end of the book the storyline picked up a bit。 I almost ended up crying so you might need a tissue。 I can't wait to see what happens with Brandy love story。Arc provided in an exchange for a honest review 。。。more
Marcia Esders,
I’m gobsmackedI thought the first two books of this series were all twisty turny。。。。 but they are nothing compared to My Cruel Salvation。 Devlin and Ellie seem to take one step forward and two steps back。 You didn’t know who to trust and who not to。 This book was literally unputdownable and after a lot of grumbling and possibly some expletives (by this reader), I have now decided to forgive J。 Kenner for causing those actions!! In all seriousness, this series is stellar and you will love it。
Sharon,
This is the third book in the Fallen Saint series and it concludes Devlin and Ellie’s story。 It is not a standalone and picks up from the previous book。 Devlin is doing everything he can to remove himself from his father but with things constantly going awry, it is not that easy especially when he is the man in charge。 Ellie is dealing with her own obstacles but she cannot forget the boy she once cared for and is craving Devlin。 As the two disclose their feelings about each other, the danger int This is the third book in the Fallen Saint series and it concludes Devlin and Ellie’s story。 It is not a standalone and picks up from the previous book。 Devlin is doing everything he can to remove himself from his father but with things constantly going awry, it is not that easy especially when he is the man in charge。 Ellie is dealing with her own obstacles but she cannot forget the boy she once cared for and is craving Devlin。 As the two disclose their feelings about each other, the danger intensifies。 Will these two survive and get what they are both longing for? Ms。 Kenner has once again done an outstanding job with this book as she melds action, suspense, steam and love。 This is one book that will have you believing true love never dies and can withstand all of the trials and tribulations because in the end, it is worth it。 I highly recommend this book! 。。。more
Kristin,
Guessing till the end!I've waited for tgis book for so long! The anticipation was worth it, as it didn't disappoint! Action, romance, intrigue, and some very hot steamy scenes made this book a favorite!I was guessing until the end! Guessing till the end!I've waited for tgis book for so long! The anticipation was worth it, as it didn't disappoint! Action, romance, intrigue, and some very hot steamy scenes made this book a favorite!I was guessing until the end! 。。。more
Jolie,
Hail our saint! I honestly love this character so much and all the love story between him and Ellie is just so wonderful。 This book was the perfect way to finish this story。 I'm SO EXCITED for Ronnan and Brandy story next。 Bring it to me! Hail our saint! I honestly love this character so much and all the love story between him and Ellie is just so wonderful。 This book was the perfect way to finish this story。 I'm SO EXCITED for Ronnan and Brandy story next。 Bring it to me! 。。。more
Suvenska Cordilia,
Intense and a lovely love story that keeps you reading without stopping。 A must read book series。 I'm expecting the same intensity in the book of Brandy & Ronan, "Sinner's Game" 。。。。。 Intense and a lovely love story that keeps you reading without stopping。 A must read book series。 I'm expecting the same intensity in the book of Brandy & Ronan, "Sinner's Game" 。。。。。 。。。more
Georgia,
***ARC provided for honest review*** You need to read the first two books on this series - this is not a stand alone。 It is well worth the three book read however!! Devlin and Ellie’s story comes to a thrilling conclusion in My Cruel Salvation。 This series as captured my attention right from the start and even though it feels like I’ve been waiting forever for the last book, that is a good thing。 Although months passed between releases, I found myself checking how close answers were。 And J Kenne ***ARC provided for honest review*** You need to read the first two books on this series - this is not a stand alone。 It is well worth the three book read however!! Devlin and Ellie’s story comes to a thrilling conclusion in My Cruel Salvation。 This series as captured my attention right from the start and even though it feels like I’ve been waiting forever for the last book, that is a good thing。 Although months passed between releases, I found myself checking how close answers were。 And J Kenner did not disappoint! There is drama and suspense and the final parts of Devlin and Ellie’s story unfold and it is a battle to keep their relationship afloat while Devlin’s past haunts him and threatens Ellie’s safety。 I found all my quartions were answered and I feel satisfied at the end of this truly gripping and emotional series。 。。。more
Sherry,
Romance, steam, mystery, suspense, action, danger, drama, and a cast of wonderful characters makes Ellie and Devlin's final story a great read。 We get the answers to so many questions and a wonderful ending to the conclusion of the Fallen Saint series。 Romance, steam, mystery, suspense, action, danger, drama, and a cast of wonderful characters makes Ellie and Devlin's final story a great read。 We get the answers to so many questions and a wonderful ending to the conclusion of the Fallen Saint series。 。。。more
Sandy S,
4。5 stars--MY CRUEL SALVATION is the third instalment in J。 Kenner’s contemporary, adult FALLEN SAINT erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on former police officer turned investigative journalist Ellie Holmes, and billionaire investor Devlin Saint。 MY CRUEL SALVATION should not be read as a stand alone as if picks up after the events of book two MY BEAUTIFUL SIN。 SOME BACKGROUND: Ten years after the death of her uncle Peter, former police officer turned investigative journalist Ellie Holmes 4。5 stars--MY CRUEL SALVATION is the third instalment in J。 Kenner’s contemporary, adult FALLEN SAINT erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on former police officer turned investigative journalist Ellie Holmes, and billionaire investor Devlin Saint。 MY CRUEL SALVATION should not be read as a stand alone as if picks up after the events of book two MY BEAUTIFUL SIN。 SOME BACKGROUND: Ten years after the death of her uncle Peter, former police officer turned investigative journalist Ellie Holmes returns to her home town of Laguna Cortez when the police reopen the investigation into her uncle’s murder, a return that brings Ellie face to face with her past, Alex Leto, now known as billionaire philanthropist/ investor Devlin Saint, the man who broke our heroine’s heart。Told from first person perspective (Ellie Holmes), and third person (Devlin Saint) using present day and memories from the past, MY CRUEL SALVATION picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of MY BEAUTIFUL SIN wherein Devlin Saint is preparing to accept a humanitarian award but everything begins to spiral out of control when the demons from his past are revealed for the world to see。 As Devlin and his right-hand man Ronan begin an investigation into the who, how and why, secrets reveal another betrayal, and the team at Saint’s Angels exact revenge for sins of the past, revenge that will place our couple in the direct line of fire。 MY CRUEL SALVATION is a continuing story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, secrets, lies, romance and love。 A tale of twisted and haunting deception blended into a love story of second chances。 The character driven premise is intricate, tragic and real; the romance is seductive and edgy-the sexual chemistry is fiery hot; the characters are energetic, clever and dramatic。 The Fallen Saint series continues with Ronan and Brandy’s story in Sinner’s Game。www。thereadingcafe。com 。。。more