Broken Saint

E.M. Gayle

Jun 2021 · Mafia Mayhem Duet Series Book 5 · Gypsy Ink Books

About this eBook

Nova may have met the man of her dreams, but he’s not the one she’s been promised to.

Five years ago, I made a deal with the devil. My father. A ruler in this city who wields his power with an iron fist. He raised me for one purpose and one purpose only. 

To marry a man he chose.

No exceptions. No alternate options. And no ability to choose. 

in exchange for my eager submission when the time came, he offered me five years of total freedom to do as I pleased.

I jumped at the chance to experience that kind of life. Now my time is up.

Tomorrow, the man I promised to marry will arrive and everything I’ve built will come crumbling down. He expects my willing submission and rightfully so. It is what I have vowed.

My heart however…

After weeks of secret nights and promises not to get attached, I don’t want to walk away. When he learns the truth, however, I’ll have no other choice. 

I slept with the enemy and enemies never forgive or forget.

My name is Catherine Novaline Cullotta and I am about to be sacrificed to the mob.

Ratings and reviews

This story had a lot going on. Nova is trying to make a name for herself away from her family after being exiled. Rock is an FBI agent investigating her father but cannot seem to stay away from her. Now, we also have Ronin, the arranged fiance...oh boy!!! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

So good! There is so much going on in this new release but it works! Nova is promised Ronin but meanwhile Rock occupies her time and talk about delicious chemistry. I was intrigued from start with the suspense, drama and glorious heat level and could not put this down until the end. I am patiently waiting for the next book to see what happens next in this duet that doesn’t disappoint.

With her father’s deal soon to expire, we find Nova trying desperately to find something worthy enough to entice him into re-negotiating their terms. Failure isn’t an option. How would she possibly give up her freedom and the lifestyle she’s worked hard to build? To willingly submit to the whims of a stranger – one no doubt with expectations similar to those of her father... I enjoyed Nova’s determination and feistiness. She was not submissive by nature, but willingly so in the bedroom with the right partner. Enter Rock, a blend of bad boy/good guy with a particular interest in her and specific demands on her body. He was secretive – no names, no questions – and a frequent, nocturnal visitor. Suddenly there’s Ronin, who’s also interested in her, but for very different reasons. There’s not an ounce of goodness in him however – he’s 100% bad. I enjoyed Nova’s interactions with both men, as she quickly found herself pulled between the two... The story is quite suspenseful with plenty of drama and angst, some violence, duplicity, and secrets along with several explicit encounters. After this ending, I’m curious to see who will come out on top after the dust finally settles. I’m looking forward to Fallen Angel for the conclusion to this duet... I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

E.M. Gayle is a Top 10 New York Times bestselling author devoted to writing romances for readers who love hot and dirty alpha males. She is best known as the creator of the popular Purgatory Masters and Purgatory Club series, but her latest Outlaw Justice trilogy is hotter than ever!

She lives in a small town across the water from Seattle where you are likely to find her writing books, hunting treasure or watching super hero movies at her favorite nearby theater. She and her real life hero husband (he spends his days in a Blackhawk with a National Guard Medivac unit) love to take pictures, many of which you can see on her Instagram page AuthorEMGayle.

Come say Hi!