ABOUT THE BOOK
Five years ago, he took everything from me. Now I’m going to take everything from him… Starting with her.
Gideon
For the past five years, all I’ve thought about is revenge.
Shot and left for dead by the people I trusted, only to be saved and taken to an even worse hell, I vowed to make them pay. To make them suffer as I once did. To listen to their pleas for mercy as they draw their final breath.
But to do that, I need her.
Which comes with its own risks.
I may be able to make everyone else believe my lies, but if anyone might recognize me beneath my carefully planned disguise, it’s the woman I once planned to marry.
Imogene
I moved to California for a fresh start. After the past five years, I was desperate to finally leave the past behind me. What better place to do that than Southern California?
Until I’m attacked and nearly killed in a dark alley.
I would have been if he hadn’t intervened.
Gideon Saint. Mysterious. Dangerous. Lethal.
And possessing eyes that look far too much like the man I lost all those years ago.
But that’s impossible. Samuel Tate is dead. Apart from those haunting blue eyes, he bears little resemblance to the man I once gave my heart.
At least that’s what I try to tell myself. Because if he is Samuel, where has he been the past five years?
And why did he make the world believe he was dead?
MY REVIEW
Wow! There’s nothing quite like a good revenge story. The sense of justice being served after a long period of suffering and injustice is a satisfying feeling. And when it’s loosely based on a classic like The Count of Monte Cristo, it’s even better.
Told from Gideon and Imogene’s points of view, the story slowly unfolds as Gideon seeks vengeance against those who left him for dead.
Gideon’s story is a tragic one. After narrowly escaping death five years ago, he’s forced to make a choice between love and revenge. His face has been reconstructed, and he’s no longer the man he once was, both physically and emotionally. As he stalks his enemies, there’s a sense of unease that permeates the story. But Imogene is not afraid of him – she feels a deep connection with him that she can’t explain.
One of the strengths of this book is the complexity of the characters. Gideon is an anti-hero. He’s a flawed, damaged man who’s consumed by living in the past. Imogene, on the other hand, is a strong, independent woman who is ready to move on from the past. My heart bleeds for the shitshow Imogene is about to uncover and, of course, the interesting cliffhanger in this trilogy has me eager to find out what other retributions Gideon has up his sleeve.
If you enjoy romantic suspense with complex characters and a gripping plot, this book is definitely worth a read. Book 2 here I come!
Thank you to Ms. Leigh for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
Saint Series
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
T.K. Leigh, otherwise known as Tracy Leigh Kellam, is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Beautiful Mess series, in addition to several other works.
Originally from New England, she now resides in sunny Southern California with her husband, dog, and three cats, all of which she has rescued (including the husband). In late 2015, she gave birth to her first (and only) baby. When she’s not planted in front of her computer, writing away, she can be found training for her next marathon (of which she has run over twenty fulls and far too many halfs to recall) or chasing her daughter around the house.
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