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Bad Boy #1
Bad Boy Saint
From USA Today Bestselling Author S. E. LUND comes BAD BOY SAINT, the first part of a new novella series featuring a bad boy to die for and a heroine who can't resist him, no matter what.
Celia
There were whispers about Hunter's family. In the school halls, in the playground. In my own house. "He's Irish," my grandmother said when she saw him the first time. "Stay away from that one. The Saints are trouble, the lot of them. I heard they have pirate blood in them, no doubt about it."
My stepfather said the elder Saint brothers were dirty, corrupt, mixed up with organized crime, and their sons weren't far behind them, destined to be just as criminal as their father.
I didn't care. At nine, I was intrigued by the drama and had no idea what ‘organized crime’ meant. Besides, Hunter was what my nine-year-old self considered a total hunk.
He was everything an adolescent girl could desire: buff from years of training at his father's club, Saint Brothers Gym and Boxing Emporium, with longish dark hair that flopped in his eyes, pale skin, and blue, blue eyes.
I'd been in love with him my entire life. He was my first love and the one I could never forget. Then Fate intervened and we became enemies.
Now, I must go to Hunter on my hands and knees to beg him to save my brother's life.
I'll pay any price to save him. I'll do anything Hunter wants.
Anything…
Celia
There were whispers about Hunter's family. In the school halls, in the playground. In my own house. "He's Irish," my grandmother said when she saw him the first time. "Stay away from that one. The Saints are trouble, the lot of them. I heard they have pirate blood in them, no doubt about it."
My stepfather said the elder Saint brothers were dirty, corrupt, mixed up with organized crime, and their sons weren't far behind them, destined to be just as criminal as their father.
I didn't care. At nine, I was intrigued by the drama and had no idea what ‘organized crime’ meant. Besides, Hunter was what my nine-year-old self considered a total hunk.
He was everything an adolescent girl could desire: buff from years of training at his father's club, Saint Brothers Gym and Boxing Emporium, with longish dark hair that flopped in his eyes, pale skin, and blue, blue eyes.
I'd been in love with him my entire life. He was my first love and the one I could never forget. Then Fate intervened and we became enemies.
Now, I must go to Hunter on my hands and knees to beg him to save my brother's life.
I'll pay any price to save him. I'll do anything Hunter wants.
Anything…
143 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 24, 2017
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S.E. Lund
85 books1,037 followersS. E. (Elizabeth) Lund is a writer who lives on the side of a mountain in beautiful British Columbia, Canada with her family of humans and animals. She read Dracula when she was ten, and has been warped ever since. She reads many genres and writes in a few, including paranormal romantic suspense, high fantasy, and YA SF/F. Her books are available on Amazon Kindle, which can be read on any PC, Mac or Smartphone with the Kindle App, available in the App store and at Amazon.
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July 18, 2017
Go into this knowing this is "parts"of a book. This being part one. I am not a fan of morally inadequate people who claim to be your best friends but instead are spoiled rich kids who leave you high and dry until they need you. That is the main characters friends in this book. Add a step father who is Verbally and physicaly abuse in this short read. Honestly I have nothing good to say about this "part" of this book. I will not continue on to "part" two! Hard pass!
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Blurb:
From USA Today Bestselling Author S. E. LUND comes BAD BOY SAINT, the first part of a new novella series featuring a bad boy to die for and a heroine who can't resist him, no matter what.
Celia
There were whispers about Hunter's family. In the school halls, in the playground. In my own house. "He's Irish," my grandmother said when she saw him the first time. "Stay away from that one. The Saints are trouble, the lot of them. I heard they have pirate blood in them, no doubt about it."
My stepfather said the elder Saint brothers were dirty, corrupt, mixed up with organized crime, and their sons weren't far behind them, destined to be just as criminal as their father.
I didn't care. At nine, I was intrigued by the drama and had no idea what ‘organized crime’ meant. Besides, Hunter was what my nine-year-old self considered a total hunk.
He was everything an adolescent girl could desire: buff from years of training at his father's club, Saint Brothers Gym and Boxing Emporium, with longish dark hair that flopped in his eyes, pale skin, and blue, blue eyes.
I'd been in love with him my entire life. He was my first love and the one I could never forget. Then Fate intervened and we became enemies.
Now, I must go to Hunter on my hands and knees to beg him to save my brother's life.
I'll pay any price to save him. I'll do anything Hunter wants.
Anything…
Blurb:
From USA Today Bestselling Author S. E. LUND comes BAD BOY SAINT, the first part of a new novella series featuring a bad boy to die for and a heroine who can't resist him, no matter what.
Celia
There were whispers about Hunter's family. In the school halls, in the playground. In my own house. "He's Irish," my grandmother said when she saw him the first time. "Stay away from that one. The Saints are trouble, the lot of them. I heard they have pirate blood in them, no doubt about it."
My stepfather said the elder Saint brothers were dirty, corrupt, mixed up with organized crime, and their sons weren't far behind them, destined to be just as criminal as their father.
I didn't care. At nine, I was intrigued by the drama and had no idea what ‘organized crime’ meant. Besides, Hunter was what my nine-year-old self considered a total hunk.
He was everything an adolescent girl could desire: buff from years of training at his father's club, Saint Brothers Gym and Boxing Emporium, with longish dark hair that flopped in his eyes, pale skin, and blue, blue eyes.
I'd been in love with him my entire life. He was my first love and the one I could never forget. Then Fate intervened and we became enemies.
Now, I must go to Hunter on my hands and knees to beg him to save my brother's life.
I'll pay any price to save him. I'll do anything Hunter wants.
Anything…
July 13, 2020
What a great story!
Hunter Saint is a heartthrob and sweetheart, and Celia's first.
Her stepfather Spencer, is not a nice man, and I think there will be more to his story.
This book ended on a cliffhanger and now I move on to book 2, because I have to find out what happens to this young couple!
Hunter Saint is a heartthrob and sweetheart, and Celia's first.
Her stepfather Spencer, is not a nice man, and I think there will be more to his story.
This book ended on a cliffhanger and now I move on to book 2, because I have to find out what happens to this young couple!
January 27, 2018
I skimmed the majority of this. It’s just absurd. Why I read all four parts, I’ll never understand.
March 26, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This was a pretty good start to The Bad Boy series. Hunter is a member of an Irish mafia family. His plans to go legit fall apart when a family tragedy forces him back into the mob to take his brother's place of leadership. Cecelia is the woman he loved but she turned her back on him as her evil stepfather, the DA, forced her to stop seeing Hunter because of his mafia ties. Four years after Cecelia spurns Hunter she finds herself begging him for money to help her brother Graham who finds himself swimming with loan sharks when a business deal goes under. Oh boy! This was a real page turner. Although it was a very short read, it held my interest. The characters were well developed and I found myself hoping that in the future books of the series, Hunter will find his way out of his illegal family business with Cecelia at his side. Loved it.
This was a pretty good start to The Bad Boy series. Hunter is a member of an Irish mafia family. His plans to go legit fall apart when a family tragedy forces him back into the mob to take his brother's place of leadership. Cecelia is the woman he loved but she turned her back on him as her evil stepfather, the DA, forced her to stop seeing Hunter because of his mafia ties. Four years after Cecelia spurns Hunter she finds herself begging him for money to help her brother Graham who finds himself swimming with loan sharks when a business deal goes under. Oh boy! This was a real page turner. Although it was a very short read, it held my interest. The characters were well developed and I found myself hoping that in the future books of the series, Hunter will find his way out of his illegal family business with Cecelia at his side. Loved it.
March 7, 2017
If you like bad boy romance stories with a story-line that is intriguing and keeps interested with a mix of drama, corruption, fate, betrayal, twists and turns, and so much more, then you need to read Bad Boy Saint.
I volunteered to review an advanced readers copy of this book.
I volunteered to review an advanced readers copy of this book.
February 16, 2018
I stumbled upon this book and I really don't remember when or how. I just now got to reading it but I am kind of torn between loving it and hating it. The four books have sooooo much potential. The story, the drama, the sexy times, the feels!! But the writing, I sat through it because I saw potential but it doesn't seem that it was edited or even proof-read? And it's a shame because, as I said before... it has potential. Just go into it expecting some words to be repeated, some names inconsistencies and some rambling... Other than that if you like romantic suspense then go ahead and read it.
I don't usually do reviews to say bad things, but when it's constructive I believe I have to write something. I wish I had the time to help out with editing this.
I don't usually do reviews to say bad things, but when it's constructive I believe I have to write something. I wish I had the time to help out with editing this.
April 17, 2019
I always love S.E. Lund books. If you have never read her books you should start with this series. This book is free but I would have invested in this book anyways no matter the cost, that is how good she is. She draws you into her stories and you can't wait to read the next book if it is a series or go back out there and find another one of her series of books. I would recommend thew Unrestrained series or the Drake series it is part of the same story line about this couple Dr. Drake Morgan and his chase of Ms. Kate McDermott, don't want to give anything away but I recommend it as a five star read also.
October 2, 2020
Nicely Spliced!
The front story sets up the present action. The backstory explains where all the animosity came from. Except for a few editing errors that don't detract from the story, this is a great book to read, and I can't wait to read book 2 from my "Next in Series" wishlist collection.
The front story sets up the present action. The backstory explains where all the animosity came from. Except for a few editing errors that don't detract from the story, this is a great book to read, and I can't wait to read book 2 from my "Next in Series" wishlist collection.
November 22, 2020
Celia’s brother Graham is in hot water with the mob and he tells her to go to Hunter a man who she had to turn down because her stepfather threatened to ruin Hunter’s life. Graham is going to die in seven days if Hunter doesn’t help but he wants no part of Celia and her family. I gotta go get the next book.
September 14, 2017
I was given an ARC for an honest review. I very much enjoyed part one in the Bad Boy Saint series. S. E. Lund never disappoints. I look forward to reading part two to find out what happens with Celia and Hunter.
February 4, 2018
Started good
I loved this book in the beginning. Then it started the flip back to the past, present, past again. Then it ended. I gave it 3 stars because of its shortcomings and because I don’t have the funds to buy the next books to finish the series.
I loved this book in the beginning. Then it started the flip back to the past, present, past again. Then it ended. I gave it 3 stars because of its shortcomings and because I don’t have the funds to buy the next books to finish the series.
March 1, 2018
This was a great read and not your typical mafia story. I was gripped and into it the whole time, and I connected to both main characters. The story ends with a cliffhanger, but thank goodness I got this whole collection free on Amazon a while back. I started reading the second one right away because I wanted to see what happened.
March 22, 2018
I'll hold off on my review until I finish the rest of the series. I did enjoy reading it but I don't know if I can fully explain, everything little thing seemed explained through POV...a little OTT. It doesn't deter me from reading the next book, though. Maybe, it'll be different this time.
March 16, 2019
It was really good but I feel like it ends too abrupt, there's no reason for it to be split up into four different books, I feel like even two books would be too split up as there aren't different issues in the books. The plot goes on in all four without subplots or anything.
November 20, 2022
Great book
What a great book to start this series , I love these sort of stories , going onto book 2 right after I've left this review. Can't wait for more action and mayhem and obviously to see what plays out with Celia and Hunter .
What a great book to start this series , I love these sort of stories , going onto book 2 right after I've left this review. Can't wait for more action and mayhem and obviously to see what plays out with Celia and Hunter .
July 7, 2024
Had potential but fell massively short and is a book within a book? The same story line it’s dragged out through all 4 books and I went with it due to the potential but just a waste of time. Needs proof reading, lots of errors and repeats.
May 27, 2017
3.5 Stars
I enjoyed this story, the writing and characters. It's short being that it is part of a three book trilogy, I don't mind. Look forward to reading what will happen next.
I enjoyed this story, the writing and characters. It's short being that it is part of a three book trilogy, I don't mind. Look forward to reading what will happen next.
August 2, 2017
3.5 stars
October 10, 2017
La historia de Celia y Hunter te atrapa. Con cada página solo ansias saber más de ellos y su amor.
January 20, 2018
Amazing
Had me hooked from the start. Never a dull moment. Just wanted the rest of the story now. Totally getting the next book
Had me hooked from the start. Never a dull moment. Just wanted the rest of the story now. Totally getting the next book
February 2, 2018
4.5 stars!! Amazing story about childhood friends that drift through circumstances and years later the friends that abandoned their friend come back needing help ....
February 18, 2018
Didn’t realise it was a serial 😒
February 20, 2018
great storyline!
I'm sad that part one wasn't as long as I hoped it to be. it's a great story. great characters. Can't wait to see where the rest of the story takes me!
I'm sad that part one wasn't as long as I hoped it to be. it's a great story. great characters. Can't wait to see where the rest of the story takes me!
March 24, 2018
Ugh
Sorry just not interesting same old stuff.... get real and come up with something new. This is so disappointing and just bad
Sorry just not interesting same old stuff.... get real and come up with something new. This is so disappointing and just bad
May 31, 2021
Good
Good quick read, didn't like Graham at all.. Loved Hunter and celia.. Good start to the series...Will read the rest.
Good quick read, didn't like Graham at all.. Loved Hunter and celia.. Good start to the series...Will read the rest.
November 5, 2022
Thought it was more of a finished story instead of ending half way in the story!
July 31, 2023
SOOOO Good! I read the whole series in 2 days! I highly recommend.
November 4, 2024
Such a great start to Celia and Hunter! I need more of them! Can’t wait to continue this series! 💚
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