There Are No Saints (Sinners Duet, 1)

She knows he's no saint, but she has no idea she's dancing with the devil.

Cole Blackwell values control. He's the hottest sculptor in San Francisco--wealthy, successful, and respected. His only weakness is the dark impulse he carefully conceals. In truth, he's not just an artist: he's a predator, and the city is his hunting ground.

Mara Eldritch is a nobody. Broke and damaged, she works three jobs while creating paintings no one will ever see. When a chance encounter throws Mara into Cole's path, her escape from certain death fascinates Cole. More than that--it fixates him.

He begins stalking her, discovering there's more to the struggling misfit than he would have guessed. She makes him feel things he never thought he could feel. Want things he thought he'd never want. He doesn't know if he should protect her at all costs or destroy her before she ruins him. He's losing control, breaking the rules that have kept his true nature hidden from the world.

Mara knows he's dangerous, but Cole is the only person who's ever recognized her talent, and it leads her heart astray, straight into the dark.

Cole can teach her to get what she wants...but what might this vicious killer want in return?

Content warnings: serial killers, blood, dubious consent, graphic murder, graphic violence, mentions of child abuse, kidnapping, stalking, emotional abuse, self harm, sexual assault, alcoholism, torture.

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272 pages

Average rating: 7.4

86 RATINGS

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hazy_babyy
Feb 26, 2025
6/10 stars
stalker art romance - serial killer falls for girl
Book it with Jess
Feb 03, 2025
6/10 stars
Summary: Everyone carries sins—some they regret, others they embrace. This is especially true for Shaw and Blackwell as they navigate their ruthless careers. One girl has the power to change everything, shifting Blackwell’s view of the world. Shaw, a relentless killing machine, and Blackwell, a silent predator, both create art—but only one turns their victims into masterpieces. Will Shaw eliminate the one person Blackwell is fixated on, or will Blackwell take her down first? Review: There Are No Saints is more like a merry-go-round of chaos. The main characters are constantly wrestling with their emotions, while Shaw and Blackwell are locked in a relentless competition—like a never-ending pissing contest. At its core, it’s the classic story of a girl entering the picture, and one of them determined to take her away. While this ended on a subtle cliffhanger, I’d honestly be fine if it just stopped there. It didn’t exactly leave me craving more, but of course, I still have to finish the series. I’d gladly take Mister Cole Blackwell purely for the kink, Mara can stay locked in a room with her damsel-in-distress energy. I don’t think I’d recommend this one. The book was just meh, and since it was recommended to me, I wouldn’t subject someone else to the same disappointment. Unless you’re here for the kink—then just skip to Chapter 30 and enjoy.
liathescenebean
Jan 04, 2025
7/10 stars
This was something...ngl I enjoyed it
Tengst13
Oct 27, 2024
Dark romance
AmiHayesinaBook
Aug 21, 2024
6/10 stars
Spicy Af.. dark as hell. Not my favorite, but not bc of those reasons.

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