These Thorn Kisses

St. Mary's Rebels, Book 3

By: Saffron A. Kent

Narrated by: Stefanie Kay, Walker Williams

Length: 16 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Eighteen-year-old, Bronwyn Littleton is in love with a stranger she met on a summer night a year ago.

A stranger who was tall and broad in a way that made her feel safe. He had dark blue eyes that she can’t stop drawing in her sketch book. And he had a deep, soothing voice that she can’t stop hearing in her dreams.

That’s all she knows about him though.

Until she runs into him again. At St. Mary’s School for Troubled Teenagers–an all girls reform school–where she’s trapped because of a little crime she committed in the name of her art.

Now she knows that her dream man has a name: Conrad Thorne.

She knows that his eyes are way bluer and way more beautiful than she thought. And that his face is an artist’s wonderland.

But she also knows that Conrad is her best friend’s older brother. Which means he’s completely off-limits. Not to mention, he’s the new soccer coach, which makes him off-limits times two.

What makes him off-limits times three however, and this whole scenario an epic tragedy, is that, Conrad, Wyn’s dream man, has a dream girl of his own.

And he’s as much in love with his dream girl as Wyn is in love with him…

NOTE: This is a STANDALONE set in the world of St. Mary’s.

©2021 Saffron A Kent (P)2024 Pink Flamingo Productions

Age-Gap Best Friend and Coach Student

Conrad is the eldest in his family who has sacrificed his dreams for the sake of his family who he loves dearly. An ethical and moral man
Wynn is the child of rich parents who show no affection and control her life. In a fit of rebellion she spends her last year of high school at St Mary’s, a reform school for girls. Wynn is fighting to have her dream.
The struggle to protect each other shows the deep and abiding respect and love these two have.
This series is well worth the time and investment. This can be read as a standalone.. but investing in the first 2 books is worth it.
Narration well done. I liked the male narrator better than the female

Student teacher

Bronwyn comes from a rich family. She is an artist but that doesn’t live up to her mom or dad’s expectations. At a family friend’s wedding she ran into a mystery man. She felt safe and inspired around him. The next day she spray painted his face onto her dad’s car. Which landed her in St. Mary’s school for troubled girls. A few months later, she runs into mystery man again who turns out to be her soccer coach and her best friend’s brother. There is attraction between the two Conrad fights it because he is her teacher and older than her however, wyn is persistent. Conrad just wants what’s best for Wyn and does everything he can so Wyn can be the artist she is.

Best friends brother

I've loved this whole series and since hearing about Conrad in AGV I couldn't wait to get his story. And wow Saffron did not disappoint. The angst was so well done. I loved everything about this book. It is definitely a slow burn that will have you going through different emotions. After everything Conrad has been through I loved seeing him get his HEA.

The narrators really brought the characters to life. They portrayed them perfectly.

taboo

Bronwyn has a dilemma , #1 her mystery man is her brother's best friend, #2 he is her soccer coach, #3 he is almost twice her age, #4 he is in love with someone else.
She is determined to bring some light to Conrad's life. They both bring out the best in each other-
He knows it's not right. She annoying to him, trying to get his attention and break down his walls.
I love taboo romance and this one doesn't disappoint.
Stephanie Kay and Walker Williams narration is very food.
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Keeps you wanting more...

These Thorn Kisses is book 3 in the St. Mary's Rebels series. It's an age gap, coach/student, best friends brother romance.

Conrad and Wyn's story is a slow burn that pulls you in and keeps you engrossed throughout. You get all the drama, smoking hot chemistry, and so many emotions. SAK sure does know how to keep you hooked and wanting more in this series.

Stefanie Kay and Walker Williams did a good job brining these characters to life.

Wallflower and Her Thorn

I’ve been so excited for Bronwyn’s story since book 1. She’s been the artistic dreamer of the group so I knew when she fell it was going to be hard. Wyn’s outbursts may have brought me secondhand embarrassment but she was so endearing I couldn’t help but love her anyway. She knows her obsession is bordering on delusional but she also only wants to show Con someone will put him first.

Conrad has had such a hard life. We already knew he had to give up his dreams to give his siblings their best chance at happiness but then to find out he also gave up the woman who he thought was the love of his life. He’s more than a little damaged and broken by life.

There’s a million reasons why Con and Wyn shouldn’t be together. He’s her coach, her best friend’s brother and way too old for her. But their love was inevitable from the moment he walks her home and her defiance for her art begins. This is definitely a slow burn but the chemistry is impeccable and the build is done just right. And would it be a SAK book if the hero isn’t an alpha dirty talker? I think not.

This ended up being my favorite book of the St Mary’s Rebels series. I loved how well the narrators brought these two to life. I felt their longing and anguish and heartbreak as if it were my own.

These Thorn Kisses

This is the third book in the St. Mary's Rebels series. This is Wyn and Conrad's book. Each book can be read as standalone books. Wyn met her perfect man, but thought she might never see him again, now that she is at St. Mary's. This is a best friend's brother forbidden romance. I love this series. Saffron A Kent really knows how to put you through an emotional roller coaster, before the well-deserved HEA. Stefanie Kay and Walker Williams did a phenomenal job narrating this book.

Conrad and Bronwyn's story

I am loving the St. Mary's Rebels series by Saffron A Kent. I was on a long trip so got to listen without interruptions. We get to see Callie and Reed again which made my day. I was wanting more of her, her friends, and her brothers. I was thrilled to get it! This is her oldest brother and best friend's romance. Taboo because of Conrad being Wyn's soccer coach and the age gap (18 yrs and 33 yrs old) between them. At times I was frustrated with the childish behavior of Wyn, but then I'd have to remind myself that she was only 18 years old. Several times Conrad gave a confusing, verbial, nonsensical stay away from me rant which was off putting. I loved him for how he cared for his family, he hated the ways her parents treated Wyn, but then he'd speak to Wyn like that? Ugh. That's why I took off a star. But on the whole, I enjoyed the storyline and characters. Both characters had to grow in their own ways. I cannot wait for Poe and her mysterious guardian's book!

Stephanie Kay and Walker Williams are excellent narrators. Stephanie had the majority of the narration which worked well for me since her voice was easier to hear in my helmet. This is a long audiobook, but it rolled like a movie in my head.

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Wyn and Con!! :)

What a FANTABULOUS narration of Wyn and Con's story.

This is a wonderful troped book of age gap, student/coach, best friend's brother situation! Wyn and Con have a past prior to St. Mary's; but they try their hardest to keep it there.

Wyn is a daughter of a powerful couple, the DA to be exact, who is constantly finding herself trying to meet the standards that her parents set out for her. They make her think that her art is worthless and it's a silly dream to chase and meant for little girls. So one night she makes the mistake of spray painting her dad's car and off to St. Mary's reform school for girls she goes. Little does she know that she's going to make some of her best friends there and find out who she can be as a person separated from her parents.

Conrad is the oldest Thorn sibling who has given up everything in order to take care of his siblings and ensure that they succeed in finishing school and chasing whatever their dreams may be. Along the way, though, he has found himself with some hidden resentment and lost himself in the process. He was a star soccer player and now he's an amazing soccer coach that has many professional leagues after him; but he keeps putting his need to be the stable big brother ahead of everything else.

This story is one of love and fighting for the other person to be the best version of themselves that they can be. Wyn pushes Con to pursue life outside of Bardstown and he pushes her to pursue her art and try to get into the best schools out there. They are wonderful together and regardless of the taboo parts, they are the yin to each other's yang.

Definitely worth the read, even if they are slightly longer books. It is a standalone, but best read in order of with the first two books prior to this one. Fall in love with all the St. Mary's girls and their men.

Stefanie Kay and Walker Williams are wonderful narrators and did a magnificent job portraying these characters. The perfect voices for the best characters. I think Wyn and Con are my favorite ones yet and the narration only helped that!

Thanks for the audiobook Pink Flamingo Productions, I can't wait for more gems from you guys! :)

These Thorn Kisses

I have to say this is my favorite book in the series. I love the way this one was written, I like how she didn't write about him falling for her right away. but how at the beginning of his point of view wasn't really about her but about his life and his struggles. but man when he finally gave in there relationship was fire 🔥. I love how he tried so hard to stay away. it did break my heart on the way he did it. but I couldn't be happier with that ending. so farthis whole series is amazing, but in my point of view this one is the best book so far. I have to say the female narrator is because one of my favorites she plays that Innocent roll so good. I've listened to some of her other books and she never disappointed. not to leave out our male narrator he's amazing too. all his work is.