The Saint

By: Tiffany Reisz

Narrated by: Elizabeth Hart

Rebellious, green-eyed Eleanor never met a rule she didn't want to break. Sick of her mother's zealotry and the confines of Catholic school, she declares that she'll never go to church again. But her first glimpse of beautiful, magnetic Father Marcus Stearns - Søren to her and only her - and his lust-worthy Italian motorcycle is an epiphany. Eleanor is consumed, yet even she knows that being in love with a priest can't be right. But when one desperate mistake nearly costs Eleanor everything, it is Søren who steps in to save her. When she vows to repay him with complete obedience, a whole world opens before her as he reveals to her his deepest secrets. Danger can be managed - pain, welcomed. Everything is about to begin. Contains mature themes.

©2014 Tiffany Reisz (P)2014 Tantor Audio

Read the entire series

I get so frustrated when people give a review but only read one book. I get that this series is taboo I get it. However, this is good writing! The author takes me to a place and world that only good writers can. Maybe they haven’t read a bad book but I have and this is not one. I love Nora and Soren and Kingsley but to understand them you really need to read from the start.

Ms Reisz keeps getting better

Would you consider the audio edition of The Saint to be better than the print version?

Elizabeth Hart is a great narrator. This audio version is sooo much better than reading, because I feel like I am in the room while Nora tells her story. It is so much more enjoyable to hear the accents and voice inflections than imagining it from words on a page. Also I can listen while driving, walking or doing repetitive work around the house. A good audio book makes mundane tasks so much more interesting and tolerable. Besides, no one knows what a great BDSM scene I just listened to while picking up veggies in the frozen food section. They probably think my sly smile is for the peas.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Saint?

I love everything about this book, but I loved Nora's speech near the end and the whole way Ms Reisz structured this book between past and present. She ended this book without ending the story brilliantly. Ms Reisz is a talented writer and is getting better with each book. I should be sick of these characters by the 5th book or the plot should be waning or the conflict contrived. But Nora and company just get more interesting, the plot more engrossing and the conflict so intoxicating that I can't wait to read/hear/know more. I must say it again - BRILLIANT.

What about Elizabeth Hart’s performance did you like?

Perfect

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes. Especially the at the end.

Any additional comments?

I want to hear more of it all.

The Whole Series Is A Great Read!

I found that there is a series of this books, so I went and got each book in its order and it was a great read, each book gives you insight on each character and help build that understanding of why they are like they are.

I would begin reading and would start disliking a character but then something would happened that would completely changes things and they would become an amazing character. this books keeps you on your toes because if you don't keep up with the story..you will get lost.

I was sucked in — again!

So many reviews I’ve read have mentioned how great the writing is from this author. This will come as no surprise that I totally agree. Once again I was riveted. ‘nuff said.

I’m kinda mad

For 33 chapters I thought the worst thing ever had happened. I was happy and angry when the truth was revealed. Lol

WOW!!! What a Great Book

This book is different from any other I have listened to. Beware it is not for the faint hearted with explicit sex scenes and BDSM content. Having said that - I COULDN'T put it down!! I didn't WANT to put it down!! I fell in love with the world and characters Tiffany created! Her writing style is superb and she helps you navigate the world she created. Never did I feel lost or as if I was being taken for a ride. I TRUSTED Tiffany to share details when they needed to be shared and loved it when she illustrated things instead of telling me things.

Ahhh Eleanor! The girl after my own heart! I simply LOVED her! She is strong and independent even at a young age. I loved how she is curious and isn't afraid to question things. She is sweet (though she'll tell you she isn't), rebellious (not just because she questions things) and she has a bit of a destructive side. She hasn't had it easy, but she tries to make the best of it. All this and she's only 15 years old!

Søren is... a... uhm..... a priest. And that should make him off limits, right? But it doesn't. He's a man. He is human. He is .... Søren. He is complicated, mysterious, honest, loyal, faithful, smart, headstrong.... I could go on and on, but you can find out more when you listen to the book!

The best part of this book is getting to peel the layers off of Søren. He’s not a hero; he’s not an anti-hero. He is not quite the Byronic hero, instead he is a set of contradictions – light and dark, tender and cruel, tragic and heartwarming. He is shaped and formed by his past. But whether he is born this way or shaped this way, at the end he is a sadist. Though this is not a word in my everyday vocabulary, I am challenged to see that concept in a different way.

Okay, so he's a Priest and she's only 15 years old. While some may view this as a reason to not read the book(s) or find this to be "wrong", the way Tiffany tells their story, you will understand and see what everyone else is talking about.

The bantering between Søren and Eleanor is fantastic! Loved every bit of it! And OMG, the sexual tension between these two. YIKES!!! Add Kingsley to the mix and yeah.... Awesomeness!!

I will say that I was a tad bit concerned that I would be "lost" as this is part of a series. However, as "The Saint" is a prequel to the entire series, I feel that you can start with this and then continue with the series. Others have stated that it is best to read them in order as you will get a better understanding of things (i.e. their relationship).

Overall, a fantastic listen! Tiffany has become an auto-buy author for me! I have added the entire series to my TBR Mountain (and has been bumped up to the top). I have no doubt that I will love them all!

Elizabeth Hart was outstanding with the delivery of the story.

A girl with black hair and gree eyes...

If you could sum up The Saint in three words, what would they be?

Perfect, beautiful and amazing.

What other book might you compare The Saint to and why?

Only other book of the OS would compare to The Saint and no other book could at the same time. This book is masterfully written, perfectly plotted and perfect in every possible way.

Have you listened to any of Elizabeth Hart’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

The first audio I listened by her was exactly this one and I'm so happy she narrated the other books of The White Years of the OS. Her voice is soft and melodic. Her inflections and accents are flawless and fit every one of the characters of the series. And her whole performance was outstanding.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Well, I wouldn't want a film of the OS because there's no way this perfect would would fit in a screen, but if there was one, it would have to be the same name of the series: ORIGINAL SINNERS.

Great series

Loved this series. Unfortunately I listened to it in the wrong order. but loved it!!!!

Love this Series - Awesome!!!!

If you could sum up The Saint in three words, what would they be?

Fun to Read!!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Eleanor - I love how feisty she is and how she gives Soren a run for his money. I couldn't stop laughing at her antics and her conversations with Soren were too funny!!!!. I also love Nora... and oh la la King's Son is hot!!!!

What about Elizabeth Hart’s performance did you like?

My favorite narrator of all the books in this series. She brought the characters to life and she made them individual. She put the spunk in Elenor and the sexy in Nora.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed a lot at Eleanor and Nora's antics... she is a hoot!!!!

OMG WONDERFUL BOOK!

This book is absolutely amazing! Once I started listening I couldn't stop. I could listen to it over and over again.