Saint Con

by Seelie Kay

It was a night dreams are made of, until the man of Jessica Knight’s dreams disappears. When self-proclaimed good girl Jessica Knight literally bumps into apparent bad boy Connor O’Brien in a suburban Milwaukee wine bar, she is skeptical—of his intentions and the prospect for real love. A former priest, Saint Con is now a street lawyer for Milwaukee’s homeless. After a night of sizzling romance, Jess begins to thaw, and in the days that follow, she is so charmed by Con that she allows herself to start falling in love. Unfortunately, on their first real date, Con fails to appear. Jess doesn’t know if she’s been ghosted or if Con was unavoidably detained, but she leaves their meeting spot devastated. Until she discovers that Con is missing. Really missing. The police won’t help because he’s not a vulnerable adult, nor is there proof that he has been harmed. So it falls to Jess and her friends to find him. After surmounting numerous obstacles, Con is finally found, gravely injured and in a coma. Suddenly it appears a promising love match may be over before it really began.

Genres: Romance, Suspense, Romantic Suspense

140 pages, Paperback

Published August 7, 2023

About the author

Award-winning author Seelie Kay writes about lawyers in love.

Writing under a nom de plume, the former lawyer and journalist draws her stories from more than 30 years in the legal world. Seelie’s creative pen has resulted in more than twenty tales of contemporary, erotic, and paranormal romance, and romantic suspense.

Seelie resides in a bucolic exurb outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she shares a home with her son, and flirts with organic gardening, gourmet cooking, and “wildlife management.”

Seelie is an MS warrior, and ruthlessly battles the disease on a daily basis. Her message to those diagnosed with MS: Never give up. You define MS, it does not define you!

Reviews

[Ash Bash · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a fantastic love story. There are times when I simply just listen to certain songs to feel certain feelings that don't exist in my life at the time... Until SaintCon! I fell in love with the description of this wonderful book and i was so ready to keep every page continuously turning! I can't wait to get more from this author. I'm usually not a romance novel fan but this book was magical and very inspiring! Happy reading!

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to see Seeli Kay is back with another wonderful book Saint Con. Her work always packs a punch and I love her work, so I grabbed it and jumped right in.
This engaging story flowed seamlessly making it so easy to get lost in and become so engrossed in the journey that you lose all sense of time. The feelings Seelie’s writing evokes are strong and complexities keeps you on your toes and you are not sure what to expect next.
Saint Con is a quick, easy and nicely paced read and is full of danger and action, strong emotions, drama, thrills, tension, pain, suspense, hope, want, need and fear and lots, lots more. I love reading Seelie’s tales as she transports you to another place with her narrative and cleverly pulls all the threads of the plot together to make on explosive experience for the reader.
The characters are relatable and just brilliant making it hard to not become invested in them. They are strong and out to right wrongs and the injustices of the world.
Jessica thought she had finally found the one, but it seems fate has other plans. Or does it? Pulling up her big girl panties she takes it upon herself to find the truth even if it kills her. Can she find out what is going on before it is too late?
I won’t share too much as you have to experience it by yourself.
This might be my favourite book yet, and I know I’ve said that before, but Seelie keeps on raising the bar.
This is a fantastic book and as always, I look forward to more from Seelie.

[Heidi Sturgess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you seen this over !? Not only is Connor easy on the eye he has a heart of gold and he cares , more SP than most ….. I just love the author dedication ❤️



Jessica is a sweetheart , your typical good girl next door and there an innocence to her that I loved!
I must be honest I’d have given anything to be her to walk out the ladies room into a tatted , blu eyed , delectable “ road block “ 🥰🤣🙈🔥that claims my glossy lips 🤣

Jessica gave Connor a mouthful when he first swooped in and she me spitting my morning coffee all over the place with her attempt at feisty and Connor’s reaction simply added fuel to the fire 🥰🔥

Sadie girl you’re a hoot and the way you were rooting for “ Saint Con” just tickled me pink and I’d love to have you in my corner 🥰


Jessica and Con spend a sizzling night together and while Jessica wants to crawl into a hole Con has other ideas starting with flowers ….


Waiting for Con to arrive on their first real date was exciting till he doesn’t pitch and just as she wants to wallow it comes to light that there’s been a shootout Con’s truck is in the area and has been trashed but he’s nowhere to be found and my blood runs cold …..


Con was badly beaten and dumped and finds himself in a land bruised and battered but thankfully a farmer comes to his aid …he can’t help himself as he’s in hospital , medically induced coma , he’s no form of identification on him so nobody can be contacted , it a mess and his people are worried 😢

Jessica is frantic and worried sick for Connor and the police are no real help but lucky for her she has an epic support in her friends and they rally around her and search for Connor….

A brilliant read with dashes of suspense , twists romance , friendship , faith , mystery , intrigue and tension that come together in this 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟read !

[Maria Colón · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let me preface this with saying that I am surprised that I gave this 4 stars.
I’m an avid smut reader and this was the opposite. This was a pure romance.
It was a spiritual romance.
It was a book I didn’t know I needed to read in a time that I needed it…especially
in the state our world is in.

Saint Con is a street lawyer. A lawyer who was supposed to be a priest. A man from a good Irish family. A legend. A looker. A hero to many.

Jessica is a lawyer as well. A stuffy, prudish lawyer. A lawyer that forgot how to live life. How to live in the present…until a chance meeting with the legend himself.

And then life becomes about as discombobulated for both of them when the Saint goes missing.

Faith is questioned. God is questioned.

Faith answers. God answers.

Read the story to find out about a happily ever after…

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Connor O'Brien is a former priest turned street lawyer and advocate for the homeless. Jessica Knight is a corporate attorney who happens to run into "Saint Con", quite literally. He's a bit forward in his mannerisms and before they know it, as soon as they run into each other, they are separated. Jessica has a bad feeling about this and is about to swear men off indefinitely when new information comes to her attention that changes everything. Will Con ever return to her?

This was a gripping novella that keeps you in suspense. The story is intriguing and engaging throughout. One minute I was a fan of Con's, the next minute I wasn't. This is one of those I couldn't put down until I finished it.

[Michelle Marlow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well this wasn't what I expected HOWEVER I was not disappointed! My first read from this author but this novella is super catching! The description had me thinking specifically mystery and thriller. But the romance is this was written so well!

[Hannah Reagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this. Even though this is a shorter book the author did a great job of not making the storyline seem rushed. There was a moment where it seemed that there were too many characters introduced all at once. I found myself getting confused about who was who a couple different times. I did get them all straightened out by the end and loved everyone and their part in the story.

[Beverly Finnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

For starters I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I chose to read this book… lol I read strictly because of the author and did not read the description. Which should tell you how I feel about the author! Anyway, Saint Con was great! I feel like it may have been on the shorter end story wise but didn’t take anything away from what was presented.
Jess and Connor(Saint Con as he is known) are our main characters as well as lawyers. Now that tidbit wasn’t surprising knowing who the author is.
Both of which failed at an attempt to serve their faith. Yet they still help others in their profession. Connor’s help of the less fortunate is honorable. They also met at a wine bar and Connor instantly knew she was it for him.
How was he going to convince her?
Be persistent but let her have the reins. Seemed like a great plan till he didn’t show up for their first date. Jess feeling like he didn’t care gave up on him, not realizing a tragic accident was keeping him away.
What happened?
How will this impact what was growing between them?
It’s one of those books that reads like you’re watching a movie. Are you team Jess or are you team Connor comes into play. Either way you just want everyone to be happy. The author displays a great deal of emotion and sacrifices these characters have to make to be there. Love, compassion, lies of omission, family, ect all there beautifully wound together in a great story.

[Izzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am still a bit emotional after reading this book. It has so many layers, it's difficult to describe. Suffice to say it is a testament to love--between a man and a woman, among a family, and for our fellow man. One warning: You need to clear an afternoon or an evening to read it cover-to-cover. You simply cannot put it down. You must know the ending! Highly recommended.

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had more twists and turns than I was expecting. The characters were fun. I would love to know the background between Sydney and Dan. The action is nonstop.

When Jessica bumps into a wall of muscle outside a bar bathroom, she didn’t know it was the Connor O’Brien. She also didn’t realize all the chaos that would result. One day she is fine by herself, the next day she is involved with Connor O’Brien. He tells her that she is the one and he is never letting her go. When he stands her up for their first official date, she feels like a fool. Turns out, he didn’t exactly stand her up. Connor was beaten and kidnapped.

Connor O’Brien thought he was going to be a priest but thanks to a negative encounter with an interested professor, it was decided that the priesthood was not for him. Connor went to law school and became a “street lawyer”. He used an old food truck as his office and met the clients where they were. He catered to the homeless and folks that could not afford traditional lawyers. He was known as Saint Con throughout the neighborhoods he worked.

One day, he was beaten up in his office and then disappeared. The police could do nothing because there was no evidence of a crime. His un-official girlfriend couldn’t report him missing, yet. The cops told her only his family could. When they got to town, his family got the run-around. No evidence, no crime, no missing person. However, the community led by Jessica pulled together and started searching. Through leads and other avenues, Connor was found.

I don’t want to give too much away here. But it was not easy sailing from there. With a second abduction, the hunt for Connor is once again on. Can Connor survive long enough to even have a relationship with Jessica?

Never a dull moment in this book. It is a super quick read for the number of pages. A good story!!

[N.N. Heaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can love survive insurmountable odds for Jessica and Con? Saint Con is an unexpected complex story and not your average romantic suspense. The themes are relevant to today’s society and will make you think. Why don’t we have missing person alerts for able-bodied people? It’s a good question. The characters leap from the page, especially Jessica and Con. There’s a fair bit of suspense in this story which had me whipping through the pages. Saint Con is an unputdownable read.

Let’s start with the characters. Jessica is typical heroine looking for love in the wrong places. But she’s got depth and inner strength to get through what she must when Con goes missing. I connected with her right away. Con is an ex-priest and is now a street lawyer for the homeless. His fortitude is easy to spot but his character is elusive to unravel in the beginning. I enjoyed watching these two fall in like before Con disappears. Each character is so well written, it was fascinating to read them.

The descriptive narration and world-building are simply brilliant. Every scene is perfect portrayed with just the right amount of detail, emotion, and tension.

The romance is romantic suspense. There are plenty of tension and obstacles in this romance but it’s so realistic, I couldn’t get enough. A truly emotional read.

My Rating: 5+ stars

Reviewed by: Nancy

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[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a gripping love at first sight romance with plenty of drama and suspense which kept me hooked throughout. Former priest turned street lawyer for the homeless of Milwaukee and apparent bad boy Connor, literally bumps into self-proclaimed good girl Jessica in a wine bar. Following a passionate night together Jess is skeptical of Con’s intentions, but over the next few days he manages to charm her and she starts to believe it could be real love. However, unexpectedly Con dose not show up for their first real date and Jess thinks she’s been ghosted and is devastated. Jess then realises that Con is a actually missing but the police will not help as there is no proof he’s been harmed, and he’s not a vulnerable adult.
Convinced that he’s in danger Jess enlists her friends to help find him and eventually Con is found but he’s dangerously injured and in a coma. Sadly their promising relationship may be over much too soon. This was a fairly short story but it took me on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading it. The intriguing storyline flows well and the plot twists kept the suspense high, whilst the characters and the setting came to life making me feel fully immersed in the story. The chemistry between Jess and Con sizzled off the page and I loved their developing relationship, and was hoping they would both get their HEA. An enjoyable, entertaining and engaging read and one which I recommend reading.

[Kerry carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this book was amazing. It si a passionate love at first sight story but with so many twists and turns I wasn't sure our couple would ever get their happy ever after.
The author's writing really brings the characters to life and it makes this story so engaging that you won't be able to put it down.

When Con and Jessica meet after literally bumping into each other at a bar, Con knew she was the one for him and he had to be with her. Jess on the other hand was not as confident, not wanting to get her hopes up. However Con is determined to prove to her that its love at first sight and goes out of his way to do that. So Jess is more than a little confused when their date arrived and Con doesn't show up.
Feeling heartbroken and angry at being led on Jess leaves feeling like she was played with. She plans to move on and forget Con until it comes to light that Con is missing.

What follows is a story that at times made me cry and made me doubt that they would ever get the break to see if what they have is real. With kidnapping, amnesia, PTSD and an attack which altered the course of both of their lives will they ever be able to find their way back to each other or will what they have disappear just like Con did on that fateful day.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars

Saint Con by Seelie Kay is an engrossing mystery- a bit of a romantic suspense intermingled with tension, danger, chemistry, intrigue, angst, emotion, humour, banter, and dramatic developments.
It is a short story, which makes for a very quick and easy read. I’m not sure what I was really expecting from this, as Ms. Kay loves to mix things up and always manages to surprise me- in a good way. After the first couple of chapters I thought I was in for a bit of a romcom- but then things took an unexpected turn where Ms. Kay twisted things up a bit and added a mystery/suspense angle too. She turned what I thought would be a simple, albeit enjoyable romcom, into quite a clever, complex, multi-faceted storyline- packing a lot into a small package. In true Seelie Kay fashion, it is immersive and impactful!
I really enjoyed this clever suspense. But it was the characters who stole the show for me. I really loved the characters, I enjoyed their chemistry, personalities, funny banter, quips, and antics. It made them more realistic and quite endearing.
Well worth the read!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Seelie Kay!

[Catie M | SmuttyCocktails · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book for Bookstagram Reviewers Choice:
3/5 stars 0.5/5 spice
This book was a fast read but I found it to be a little confusing at times and hard to keep everything straight. So much happened in such a short amount of pages. This book had a lot of religious undertones and was face to black. It was a cute instant love into a crazy turn of events. I truly never knew what was going to happen and that got me to the end of the book.
Connor a lawyer working with the homeless population meets Jessica another lawyer at a bar. He can’t help himself and instantly kisses her, appalled but not deterred Jessica hears him out. He states that she is the love of his life and he just knows after a few moments and a few stolen kisses. But that’s where things get complicated after being stood up on their first date Jessica learns Conner is missing and possibly in danger. Can she find him and hope to keep their budding romance alive

[Bobbi Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not my first book by this author but this is among my favorites. I enjoy her attention to details that make her stories realistic and hard to put down. This book is no different. A well written story about Jessica and the Con. When the Con turns up missing and then found in a coma. What happens next you don’t want to miss. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world. They add so much to the story which makes it easy to read. They are strong, supportive characters that keep the story engaging to the end. I enjoyed watching their chemistry and growth throughout. A fast paced, entertaining story that is hard to put down. I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend this story.

[Tausha Treadway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saint Con by Seelie Kay. This is such a good romantic suspense read. I love this author and this genre so it was right up my alley. Its the story of Jessica a corporate attorney and Con a former priest turned street lawyer who tries to help the homeless. When Jessica runs into Con at a wine bar she instantly dislikes him. He's rude and not friendly at all but there's something about him that intrigues her. Con is smitten with Jessica and he finally wears her down. Their relationship is moving pretty fast when Con goes missing. Jessica had devoted her life to her job and was very rigid in life but Con had changed all that and now she will do whatever it takes to find him. This is a quick read and a great romantic suspense!

[Heather Bass · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book that I have read from this author and she has a new fan. I love a good cozy mystery but this book exceeded all my expectations. I could not put this book down until the very end. I loved how you got to read both characters' points of view. It only took me a few hours to devour this amazing book.

Jennifer has an amazing life. She loves her job, has amazing friends but she is missing one thing. Jennifer has no one to come home to. She wants the love that she has always wanted. Jennifer meets a beautiful man one night and she has an amazing night with him. She thinks she has found the one but he goes missing. Will Jennifer find the love of her life or will it be too late?

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Con and Jessica’s romance was quick but romantic. I was concerned about how fast they were moving, but could tell Con was super into Jessica and that wasn’t going away anytime soon. When tragedy struck, my heart kind of broke a little wondering how things would play out with their future. I was confused about how Jessica’s friend Syd and Con’s brother knew each other but, it didn’t deter from the point of the book. The thoughts behind the book and the concept of the story was great. I like how this author worked, helping the homeless into this book, it flowed so nicely and really makes you think how you can help in your own area.

[Kerry Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the moment I read the description for this book, I knew I wanted to read it. I was intrigued and wanted to find out what happened to the main character. Once I started reading, the book was just as intriguing. It is one of those books that is action packed, fast paced and exciting. I loved seeing how everything developed and I really enjoyed the connection between the two main characters.
This is one of those authors that really knows how to write a great story. Each one I have read is engaged and well written. I become invested in them all. This book is just as good as I have come to expect and I would certainly recommend it.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first time picking up a book by this author, Seelie Kay and I quite enjoyed it 🥰. I made quick work reading this story. Even though it was only 13 chapters long this story was filled to the brim with a whole lotta greatness. Jessica Knight and Connor O’Brien meet cute started out with a BANG! 😂jk jk it was just a bump, even though Mr Connor would’ve loved more. The tense suspense, danger, romance, and the back and forth between the two keeps you entertained the whole time reading. I am really looking forward to reading more of Seelie Kay's work. It says her favorite writing trope is kinky lawyer stories and im kinda loving it 😍

[Michelle Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great 5 star read. My emotions were all over the place. I really liked Con and Jessica, you could feel their connection coming off the pages. The author’s writing pulled me right in and I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was coming next. Will Jessica finally get her happiness or will fate make the choice for her? Overall this was a great novella. I was happy with the story and I finished it all in one sitting since I didn’t want to put it down. If you are looking for a great read, 1-click and get started today.

[Krystal Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very different than what I was expecting. I was expecting a dark romance, complete with the raw, gritty sexual aspect. But this book is full of heart. Connor O'Brien (Saint Con) is a former priest turned street lawyer and advocate for the homeless. Jessica Knight is a corporate attorney who literally runs into Saint Con. He is brash, can be rude, and is not very easy to like. Jessica is ready to wash her hands of him, but new information makes her seek him out.

Only 140 pages long. This quick-burning book will keep you flipping the pages.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jessica Knight literally bumps into Connor O’Brien (aka Saint Con), once priest turned lawyer. After a night of conversation and chemistry, Jessica warms up to the idea of starting something with Con...only to be stood up on their first date. Then it turns out Con is missing, and the plot thickens! The chemistry between the main characters added levity to the story and had me easily picturing the story throughout. Though the story was short, the pacing of the story and the way it was written makes the plot really come to life!

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saint Con
By: Seelie Kay

This book is so fantastic. It is such a quick read and is filled with twists and turns that make it incredibly hard to put down. Jessica and Connor are fantastically well developed and interesting. They keep the plot moving. Connor is such an absolutely interesting character. And their relationship is so interesting. I definitely recommend reading this book. It is so amazing and well written. I would love to see more about Jessica and Connor in the future.

[Manda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whew! This book had me hanging on for dear life. After their initial meeting, which was basically love at first sight, Jessica and "Saint" Con (Conner) were not prepared for what was to come next. All I can say without spoiling it is this, If you LOVE a good romance and suspense story, this one will NOT disappoint. I read it in one evening. I will definitely be checking out more of Seelie Kay's books. This was SIMPLY AMAZING.


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[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a super quick read but is packed to the brim with action, romance, danger, and so much more! This was my first time reading Seelie Kay but it definitely won't be my last! I loved the witty banter between Jessica and Connor and the way Kay writes just kept me hooked and turning the pages! I highly recommend picking this up if you are looking for a quick read that will have your heart racing...in more ways than one ;)

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saint Con.... Way better than what I expected. A quick easy read that will pull you in, so be prepared to get comfortable with sitting in your favorite reading place until you are done reading this fantastic book. Its fast paced with Love, danger fear, drama, romance, faith and family. The characters are so well written and relatable. With so many twists and turns you will love every minute of it and want more.

[Elisha Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saint Con by Seelie Kay- 5 out of 5 stars

This book definitely keeps you on your toes. Saint Con is a street lawyer who is a converted priest. The storyline flowed seamlessly from start to finish. You will love this book just as much as I do with the twists, turns, suspense, mystery, romance, and so much heart, you will not be able to resist. I recommend this book.