Absolutely LOVE!I LOVE THIS WORLD and the characters! E.M. Gayle has created a world that she continues to build off of and I can't get enough!In this first half of the duet that tells Nova's story, along with the stories of her secret Dom and her fiance from her arranged marriage, we see many of the facets that make up this enigma of a woman. She's mostly strong but sometimes weak. She's fierce. She's smart and naive, trusting more than she realizes - even if she doesn't outright share who she is and what's in her past.Rock Reed has frequently appeared in the books in this world but now we get a chance to really see him and it's fantastic! When he's not laying claim to Nova, this hot dominant man is hunting criminals, including those tied to Nova's past and present but he doesn't always color inside the lines. 😏👊💥'That dark edge to his voice I really liked. It was the first sign I got that he was about to lose control. And I really liked it when he lost control. I always reaped the benefits.' --Catherine Novaline "Nova" CullottaLast, but certainly not least, is the wildcard, Ronin Kavanaugh. He's dark, dangerous, and seems to have more secrets than Nova. This is not the bad boy you think about taking home to meet the family but tying him down in other ways holds a TON of appeal!I am rooting for Rock but secretly hoping for a triad. Oh, Nova would have so much fun with those two working together to keep her in line! 😉🔥🔥💥🎉💚Oh, and let us not forget that cliffhanger! I really can't wait to see what Eliza throws at us next with Fallen Angel.I mentioned that this is part of an existing world. Many characters from the other books make an appearance in this duet. Even so, you don't need to read the earlier books but you will need to read both books in this duet. Yes, I'm just that confident in book two. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This was a simply splendid read and I know that like me you will be totally blown away and also totally riveted by this wonderful story, I hate giving away the plot to other readers and so will tell you about the book without giving away the plot to this wonderful book.It seemed that five years ago there had been a deal made with her father and the ruler of the city that wielded an iron fist taking on anything and anyone who he believed might cross him or his business, she did not realise at the time that her father had one very important job in mind for her.Catherine Cullotta had made a deal with her father; he was the devil and she knew that once the five years came to an end, she was then too turn herself over so that as agreed her silence and compliance would be given to the man her father had sold her too.She just had not realised how quickly the five years of freedom would pass whilst she had lived her life as fully as she could outside the control of her father, now the day has come for her to meet the man she is to spend her future with and she knows she has no choice.A bargain is a bargain.This is a wonderful read and I assure you that once you begin reading you will be like myself and read this in one sitting, then you will be left looking forward to the next book in this series.I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader CopyI thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.

Broken Saint is the first book in the duet. This book has a little bit of everything in it. It is a Mafia arranged marriage dark romance . Catherine's father is the Don and he rules with an iron fist, he informs her that she will marry the person of his choosing and she does not have a say in the matter, she is just expected to obey. Catherine makes a deal with her father that she will follow thru with his deal but in 5 years. She meets a man named Rock and begins a no names affair with him, however he is aware of who she actually is. Rock is actually an FBI agent who is seeking information about some blood diamonds. There are a lot of secrets, drama, suspense, some BDSM and some very hot chemistry. Ronin, the man her father has chosen for her to marry shows up to claim her and the drama ensues. Catherine has started to develop real feelings for Rock, but are those feelings returned? This books does end on a cliffhanger, but don't worry Fallen Angel has already been released.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I really enjoyed reading this story. From the very beginning I was rooting for Rock and Nova, but then Ronin came along and I liked him too. As of now, I'm not sure who I would pick for Nova, maybe she could get both. The story was very dark and exciting and had me turning the pages until I was completely done. Nova is a strong and smart daughter of a cruel mob boss who was arranged to marry Ronin. She hates this idea and doesn't understand the electricity she feels when she is around him because there is no way she could want to be with him, especially since she is in love with her lover, Rock. Rock is keeping his own secrets from her though. The way this book ended as me eagerly anticipating the release of the next book. Such an amazing story!I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Nova manages to postpone her initial requirement from her father to marry to benefit the family. Her time is up. In the meantime she has managed to acquire the one asset everyone is looking for. She initially begins a no-names/no questions arrangement with Rock. However, they have grown to mean more to each other. She may even be in love. Ronin shows up as her new intended. Nova tries to negotiate herself out of the marriage. However, everything comes to a boil one night and nobody's heart comes out unscathed. This is a great read. I got to the end and needed more. It definitely ends with a cliff hanger. I can't wait for the next book!I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Great start to a series with dominant men of the FBI and feuding Mafia families. At the center, is Catherine Cullotta, aka Nova, who the men use as a pawn in their plans. Her father cares nothing for her except as a bargaining chip. The arranged marriage planned for her with Ronin is to bring two powerful families together. Rock and the FBI are looking for missing blood diamonds.I loved the two men in Nova’s life, Rock and Ronin. Both desire Nova, but she has trust issues with both. Throughout the book, I couldn’t help but feel for Nova as her life is an illusion as she fights for her freedom to live her life. I can’t wait for the continuation to see who she chooses.This is a voluntary review of an ARC.

I've never been big on mafia romances yet I will admit a few authors have tempted me and won me over. I have been fan of E. M. Gayle from her Dom series and when I got the chance to read this book I grabbed it. The BEST dark mafia romance ever. The characters are complex, the storyline intense and the heat level Unbelievably scorching. Once again she blew me away with her ability to draw the reader in to a world that should NOT be so entrancing yet it is and I feel all the more hypnotized by her articulate style. A must read for anyone who has read anything by her in the past and for new readers to fall into a world where the darker corners of life become an obsession with promises of more to come.

Broken Saint by EM Gayle. WOW! This one just jumps right into the dark and twisted drama of the Cullotta crime family. My heart broke for Catherine and her plight in this disarranged family. I was really hoping the Rock would be the mystery husband in the arranged marriage and they would live HEA. But there is so much more to this story than an easy ending. There is dark drama, action and suspense, lies and betrayals, at times heated passion and steam, and always strong and determined characters that come across as twisted and unremorseful. This one ends on a slight cliff and concludes with Fallen Angel. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Broken Saint by E.M. Gayle was a PHENOMENAL piece of writing!!! I absolutely LOVED the story of Rock, Ronin, and Nova. She’s incognito…daughter of a high-level kingpin…she negotiates a deal with her father. She meets Rock…whom she has a ongoing relationship with….until he discovers what she is to Ronin!!!!DRAAAAAMA!!!! There’s so much going on in the suspenseful, eye-popping, shocking story!!!! Lots of secrets…lots of drama….lots of underhandedness…by EVERYONE!!!! Ends in a major cliffhanger!!!I am volunteering to leave a review for an Advance Reader Copy of this book.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

When Mafia intersects with Feds in a romance, well, that’s one of the best tropes! Add in an MC background on the fringes, and I’m all a-twitter over here. Oh, and an arranged marriage having an unexpected fiancé show up, throwing another wrench into everything, well, that was simply awesome. And added a hint of future stories with said unexpected fiancé. Of course all of this has a BDSM layer of dominance and submission blanketing it all, adding up to a story that had me flipping pages, panting at scenes, and right there with Nova as she tried to figure out what was going on. That cliffhanger of an ending though, that was pure gold <3

Broken Saint is the first of two books by E.M. Gayle telling the story of Rock, Ronin, and Nova. All three of these characters are so well-drawn and interesting she’s the daughter of a high-level kingpin who has made a deal with her father - what that deal is I'm not telling. She and Rock have an ongoing relationship but once he discovers her ties to Ronin well.......I loved the plotline it has so much suspense and drama as well as lots of secrets and intrigue but be warned as it's the first of a duo it leaves us all hanging and waiting for book two!I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. By the end of the first book in the Broken Saint Duet, I was torn between the men. Nova is a mafia princess that is promised to one by her ruthless father. She has fallen for the other and the needs he fills. There are so many secrets along with twists and turns. Rock and Ronin both have good and bad qualities. Nova finds herself stuck between obligations, rebellion and two men. I am looking forward to Fallen Angel and learning how he story endsI received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Being a female in a Mafia family you need to be able to change direction at a moments notice and always have an "insurance policy" to negotiate out of unfavorable situations.Nova has learned to keep her ears open to know how to manipulate her place in the never ending game of power and standing.A fast and dangerous read filled with multi layered, handsome alphas - Rock and Ronin as well as familiar heroes with their kick butt ladies.Anticipating what happens next!I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.

Raw, dirty, and oh so good is what this book is all about! I love the chemistry between Rock and Nova they pretty much melted the pages in this book. Throw in Nova’s fiancé Ronin and it’s a total party between all the drama and suspense that is happening around these three. Really looking forward to the next book to see how they end up.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is quite the complex and fascinating beginning of a duet. There are three characters that are the primary players in the world.The main focus on this book is Nova. She has so many sides to her character which is fantastic.Her Dom, future fiancé. Losing her five years of freedom. Can’t wait for more !!!I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.