Saints & Sinners

by Stacy Rush

"Saints & Sinners" tells the twisted tale of Catalina Scott as she navigates the sinister and seductive world of the Lords of Sin. Helshire University is ruled by the Lords, and when they set their sights on the innocent Catalina, she's not sure how to resist their power. As a Saint's Legacy, she knows she should stay far away from the notorious Sinners, but when her life and her father's are threatened, she has no choice but to turn to them for help.

In exchange for their assistance, Catalina must sign a contract in blood, binding her to the Sinners in every way imaginable. What follows is a descent into darkness as she becomes a pawn in their depraved games and twisted desires. She realizes too late that they have no intention of letting her go.

This book delves into depravity and dark themes that will leave you breathless. With stunning prose and unflinching honesty, "Saints & Sinners" will take you on a wild ride into wickedness, that you won't want to miss.

Genres: Dark Romance, Audiobook, Why Choose, Dark, Spicy, Contemporary, Romance

494 pages, Paperback

Published October 2, 2023

About the author

Stacy Rush resides in Central Iowa with her husband. She started writing in 2017 and self-published her first book in 2018. Since then, Stacy has self-published over 20 titles on Amazon and has written two series and one standalone, with another in progress on the iReader app. She is currently in the middle of writing a 5-book Dark Urban Romance series. Stacy’s title, Twisted Hunger, has recently won an award in Contemporary Fiction, General Fiction, and New Adult Fiction, with it being a Finalist in the Romance and Book Cover categories at the Literary Global Awards. Stacy has also recently put out her first audiobook with Saints and Sinners, a dark and very spicy academia romance. Follow Stacy Rush on her media pages to find out what’s next on the writing block and what upcoming signing events she will be attending.

Reviews

[Claire Purkis · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say but how this book kept me hooked. I had to keep reading. Be warned if you have triggers then best not chance it. This is not your average college romance. It contains many different themes and is a reverse harem novel which contains plenty of sex and some degredation of the female lead as well as cnc. Our 3 male leads (Lords of Sin) are very possesive and it starts with their goal of making the female lead (a Saint) theirs. The characters are well written and each have their own personalities and kinks. You will never look at a knife opener in the same way after reading this! There are lots of twists and turns and if you have read any of Stacy's other books then you will know what to expect.
I was lucky to read this as part of the ARC group. If you havent already the you NEED to read this!

[Lauren Sharp]

I have never DNF’ed a book until now.

The writing was horrible and cringy. I was so excited for this one and couldn’t even make it 50%.

[Lexi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not sure why this book is so highly rated. I believed the social media hype. Lesson learned. It reads like a bad porn. Cheesy and cringey at times. No real depth for characters or scenes. And the scenes weren’t that spicy or descriptive. Lots of poorly crafted tropes. I tried to push through but it just wasn’t worth it. I should know if a book has a lot of graphics, then the actual content probably isn’t that great.

[Nerlie౨ৎ🎧📚]

I ended up DNFing at 83%, and trust me, I know that’s a surprise, especially since I rarely do that. But honestly, I never thought I’d say this. There was simply too much smut in this book, and it became overwhelming pretty quickly. While I don’t mind it in moderation, this felt like it was taking over the entire story. Instead of complementing the plot or adding depth to the characters, it overshadowed everything else. It seemed like every other scene was just focused on that, leaving little room for the actual storyline or character development to shine through.

As a result, the pacing felt off, and I found myself getting tired of it rather than enjoying the book as a whole. The constant emphasis on the smut made it difficult to stay invested in the plot, and I ended up losing interest. What could have been a well-rounded story felt more like a series of steamy scenes strung together, which, in the end, just didn’t work for me.

[Jessica Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Star rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spicy rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

Stacy will have you hot and ready for more. Make sure you read the trigger warning before you start reading. When I picked up this book to start my read I was like this is a huge book I didn't think I would get pulled in from the start. I love how she gives twist and turns thu out the book she will keep you guessing what will happen next. The spicy scenes will leave you begging for more. I love how she had them in the two sororities that weren't suppose to date one another. I was sad that this book had to end. It was a great ending and no cliff hangs. My favorite line in this story is " Every saint needs a sinner." This line is so true. I can't wait to read another one of her books. I did receive this book as an advance reader copy for my honest review.

[g8rgrl27 · Rating 2 out of 5]

They are obsessed with her and make her take STD test and have an exam but continue to sleep around with multiple women on every page?? I hate books like this where she is supposedly so great and not like other girls but yet they still sleep with other people. And she tries to act all badass but acts just like all the other thirsty girls 🙄

[Yuanna Ismail · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m sorry but I just couldn’t finish this book. The storyline is similar to Shantal Tessier’s “The L.O.R.D.S” series but with more spicy however is there really a need for spicy scenes at almost every page?

[Natalie Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

---------🗡🖤🤍Audio Review🤍🖤🗡---------

If you're looking for a dark, why choose book look no further.

Saints and Sinners was dark and depraved and definitely spicy! There are so many twists and turns in the book that it will keep you on your toes to the very end.

Out lovely Lina is one lucky girl having the lords of sin all to herself.

The narration was good and brought the characters to life perfectly and made me really enjoy the book.

[Lilouae · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy the writing that much. It constantly felt like the story was jumping timeline and the repetition of some scenes from another character’s POV became boring real fast.
I think FMC was suppose to give "bad bitch" but she was honestly just giving "bitch". She felt arrogant, conceited and sometimes even stupid. Also, i didn’t really feel the chemistry between all the characters. It was just sex. Boring.

[Ascher Alchier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holy Sheesh! I sat on the edge of my seat. I laughed, I squealed, I heaved, and I said for the love if the lord several times! Every range of emotion was touched! Read it if you're low on triggers & want a book dripping with,...Spice!

[Dalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Saints & Sinners"

This audiobook was amazing! It has a Duet narroration and they brought the books to life. Please read the Tw. This is not for the faint of heart. The spice was very descriptive and it had me wanting more.

The story itself will have you hooked from the beginning. Just when you think what is going on and what is to come you get an amazing twist.

This is a RH and hea. Highly recommend!!

Narrorated by K.T Gray and DT Mann

[Angelic · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to this on Audible and let's just say the spice was 🔥 the audio was 🥵 and the book was amazing. Definitely read the trigger warnings.

[Just Virginie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark academic romance

I listened to the audio book and I would definitely recommend it.
The Narrators did a really good job.
This book was so good and🥵 I really loved Finn.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this as an arc read. From beginning to end I could not put this book down. I loved all of the spiciness of the book as well as the mystery kept me totally in the blind figuring this out just as I thought I'm like yes I have it totally flipped the script and I totally got it wrong but loved it all the way through

[Brooke Meza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sinfully Good

Looking for the novel that brings all your depraved and sick and twisted desires to life? Look no further. Saints and Sinners will make you question everything you think you know. This book would make the devil himself blush. One of her tamer novels but just as good! Thank you Stacy Rush!

[Rebecca Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely in LOVE with this book!

100% recommend! Love love love it! If you want a good smutty book! This is it! Stacy is your gal!

[Jessie Campos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a dark academia romance (check your trigger warnings) that follows Catalina a legacy Saint(sorority girl) and the three Lords of Sin: Jett, Oakley, and Fynn, who have their sights set on Lina from the start. I was so hooked on this book from the start that I just couldn't put it down! I finished it in a day and a half and loved all the spice Stacy brought to the table from start to finish with these morally grey men and their desire to make Lina theirs. Saddle up for ask the twisted and turns, I loved that just when I thought I had things figured out on who has it or for Catalina and her father then BOOM 💥 the plot thickens and I had it all wrong! I'll say Stacy Rush did not disappoint. She brought her "A" game, and I'm so glad this was my first official read of 2024.

[Nellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The men in this book will have you wanting to be Lina no matter how nasty It gets 🥵🥵
I love how each one had their own bond with her and also Nicknames😍 Let's not forget we love is an over protective boo🥵

[Darian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing and absolutely awesome story line. I loved this and it was a great read. Stacy did not disappoint.

[Maddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are used to this genre then this book would definitely be a 5 star. It was a bit overwhelming for me honestly but still really good. But now I need a dark romance break haha until next time 👀

[Becka · Rating 3 out of 5]

ALC REVIEW:

3.75

I know I always say check your triggers. I wouldn't get to the first page without doing that with this one. Your own well being and mental health is more important than a book <3

Catalina, Scott's story was a whirlwind that will suck you in. Jet, Finn and Oakly were every bit the depraved frat boys and unapologetically so. The suspense of the who the what and the why kept me from putting this down. K.T Grey and D.T Mann did an amazing job narrating this.

[Kelly Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first dark romance seriously check your triggers book and I’m here for it
Were there moments I was like uh no this may not be for me, yes but like a moth to the flame I couldn’t put it down!
Despite the intense amount of “sexually explicit encounters” there really is a good story being told
I absolutely loved seeing Cat come into her own body and person
And that ending, Stacy well done, I look forward to more of your books

[VampQ. · Rating 5 out of 5]

How sick am I to like this?
Too sick it seems😉

[Mandi Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stacy Rush did it again!

I’m in love yet again - Stacy has created another dark story that is amazing! Catalina (Cat) has joined the Saints sorority as a Legacy and it is basically forbidden to interact with the Sinners fraternity. However, Cat ends up needing help from The Lords who are in charge of The Sinners and wow, does it get dark! Jett, Fynn, and Oakley are The Lords and do what they want, when they want, and with who they want. As they have Cat indebted to them in exchange for “helping” her we truly begin to see beyond the surface of all four of these characters and it’s amazing how much there actually is underneath the surface. The twists, turns, and secrets are at almost every turn and it’s an incredible ride. As always, the steam is on point, as is the relationships, and the journey is so worth it. 5 ⭐️ 5🌶️

[Liza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!!!

I absolutely loved this book. It had everything from a great storyline/ plot. Was funny, sad, had love and lust. What you expect and the unexpected. Full of raw, true, real emotions that you feel as you are reading and easy to visualise the story in your mind just like all of Stacy's books that I have read so far. Great character growth and personalities. I must say i absolutely loved how it ended the way it started. Nice touch and laughed hard at the end (typical Oakley.) Very detailed and easy to get riled up with anger and dirty thoughts throughout the story as if you yourself is a character in the book. I would say this is one of the things Stacy does the best. Stacy Rush is one of if not my favourite author's to date. Well done with this book, it truly is a magnificent story and could not recommend or praise it higher.

[Elizabeth Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely hands "The BEST College Dark Romance" I have read ALL of 2023. The way Author Stacy Rush not only writes her characters with such talent, but its HOW she writes them that makes a reader feel like they can actually visualize what is happening throughout the book, is absolutely phenomenal! Yes, this book had some very intimate scenes, but it also had a plot, and for that, this book will definitely be a book I will read again! If Author Stacy Rush writes it, I'm going to read it, review it, and promote it!

[Caitlynn Gilles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow 😳 this book immediately pulled me in, the story, the characters, the intensity of it all was a beautiful masterpiece!! 🥰😍🥵🔥 Absolutely could not put this book down, read all of it within 3 days! Thank you Stacy Rush for sending me a PR box for this book & allowing me to be an ARC reader for you🙏🥰 this book is all things smutt & dark romance 💜 loved to see how the characters truly fell for 1 another was beautiful!! Love it

[Steven Barry · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is one of the cringey-est books I've ever read. The audiobook narrators were really good but the book content just wasn't. There was no real world building, no character development (so you don't really know who they are as people), the writing is cheesy, and the term "baby batter" was used once which caught me off guard and made me laugh at least. I should've dnf-ed that book but I pushed through and it didn't get better. Read if you want but it definitely was not for me.

[Sierra Platts-Boyle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of twists and turns in this one. Pay attention to character names. I despise their fathers and a lot of points in this book bugged the shit outta me like the lack of respect for Catalina.. but in the end I was satisfied. I wanted less smut more action but overall it wasn’t bad.. Cat is a badass and Finn was my favourite.
For those who care there is an FF scene that in my opinion was pretty unnecessary.

[Dawn Meece · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ARC read this amazing book. If you love dark romance this may be the book for you but please do make sure that you check your tr!gger warning’s. The four main characters for this book fit together so perfectly that they bring the best in each other and open up so much emotions that they didn’t want to feel for each other. Stacy Rush has written another wonderful story.