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Louisiana Lawmen #2
No Saint
New Orleans Police Detective Rick Easterling is no saint. He's the NOPD's best undercover cop. Known as the Man of a Thousand Faces, he's a rogue–breaking rules to solve cases his way. But when his brother dies of a drug overdose and he’s suspected of being a dirty cop, Rick vows to clear his name and avenge his brother’s death. Rookie police officer Lusinda Johnson has a personal axe to grind with dirty cops, so she volunteers to work undercover and shadow Rick. She tells herself she can remain immune to his sexy, brooding demeanor, but the longer they work together, the harder it is to see him as anything other than a hero. As “Sin” and Rick investigate the corrupt underbelly of New Orleans night life, the lies they must tell each other imperil them almost as much as the drug lords closing in. Will they learn to trust each other in time to save themselves and explore their growing love?
- GenresRomance
322 pages, Paperback
First published January 29, 2018
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57 people want to read
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Mallory Kane
157 books138 followersBestselling romance author Mallory Kane has published over 40 romantic suspense titles between Harlequin Intrigue and Tule Publishing Group, and she has multiple independent projects spanning genres. Mallory loves romantic suspense with dangerous heroes and dauntless heroines, and she enjoys tossing in a bit of her medical knowledge for an extra dose of intrigue.
Mallory taught herself to read at age three, starting a lifelong love affair with books. Her mother, a librarian, loved and respected books and taught Mallory that they were a precious resource. Her father was a brilliant storyteller. His oral histories are chronicled in such places as the Veterans' History Project at the Library of Congress. He was always her biggest fan.
When she's not writing, Mallory enjoys designing one-of-a-kind jewelry using broken vintage pieces and creating collaged greeting cards. She lives in East Tennessee with her husband, Michael, and their cats. Mallory loves hearing from her readers. Connect with her at www.mallorykane.com, @mallorykane on Twitter, and AuthorMalloryKane on Facebook.
Mallory taught herself to read at age three, starting a lifelong love affair with books. Her mother, a librarian, loved and respected books and taught Mallory that they were a precious resource. Her father was a brilliant storyteller. His oral histories are chronicled in such places as the Veterans' History Project at the Library of Congress. He was always her biggest fan.
When she's not writing, Mallory enjoys designing one-of-a-kind jewelry using broken vintage pieces and creating collaged greeting cards. She lives in East Tennessee with her husband, Michael, and their cats. Mallory loves hearing from her readers. Connect with her at www.mallorykane.com, @mallorykane on Twitter, and AuthorMalloryKane on Facebook.
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January 21, 2018
‘No Saint’ was a mixed bag for me, though I thought the premise sounded intriguing: sending a rookie officer undercover to investigate another, who might have turned dirty in all his years of experience working in the underbelly of society.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t really buy into the characters at all, even though the beginning started out quite well. I did find Rick easier to sympathise with; his personal vendetta of avenging his brother’s death, his regret about their relationship and his compassion he showed for others when he didn’t need to made him a likeable protagonist.
I couldn’t quite say the same for Lusinda. For a rookie cop, she seemed painfully naive and amateurish with the lack of experience showing up in sharp contrast to Rick’s hardened undercover mien. Her neurotic act with roaches, the constant monologue about her uncertainty and wavering emotions made her out to be almost like a teenager playing cop, consequently making it harder to believe Rick’s fascination with her, let alone his willingness to break his own rule about getting involved while undercover.
I also thought the writing was also somewhat uneven: well-written, descriptive at times, then repetitive/simplistic at other times to the point where I found myself skimming. ‘No Saint’ had good action however; it was also a gritty romantic suspense drawing out the violence of such work and the thin lines of good and bad, particularly if you’re into books that deal with the shifting identities of undercover cops and the struggle to inhabit separate personas and the surprises that will come your way.
*ARC by the publisher via Netgalley
Unfortunately, I couldn’t really buy into the characters at all, even though the beginning started out quite well. I did find Rick easier to sympathise with; his personal vendetta of avenging his brother’s death, his regret about their relationship and his compassion he showed for others when he didn’t need to made him a likeable protagonist.
I couldn’t quite say the same for Lusinda. For a rookie cop, she seemed painfully naive and amateurish with the lack of experience showing up in sharp contrast to Rick’s hardened undercover mien. Her neurotic act with roaches, the constant monologue about her uncertainty and wavering emotions made her out to be almost like a teenager playing cop, consequently making it harder to believe Rick’s fascination with her, let alone his willingness to break his own rule about getting involved while undercover.
I also thought the writing was also somewhat uneven: well-written, descriptive at times, then repetitive/simplistic at other times to the point where I found myself skimming. ‘No Saint’ had good action however; it was also a gritty romantic suspense drawing out the violence of such work and the thin lines of good and bad, particularly if you’re into books that deal with the shifting identities of undercover cops and the struggle to inhabit separate personas and the surprises that will come your way.
*ARC by the publisher via Netgalley
February 1, 2018
I enjoy any book that is based in New Orleans. It is a bonus that this book includes lawmen. There is definitely an undeniable chemistry between the main characters of No Saint. It is fun to read the story as the romance develops between Sin and Rick.
January 30, 2018
No Saint by Mallory Kane is an action romantic suspense story that looks at the seedier side of New Orleans that tourists hopefully never see. The action is brisk throwing a rookie and a seasoned undercover cop together. They must survive so that they can solve the case bringing down the bad guys. The beginning has a changed up from the usual in bringing the two main characters together; making for an excellent start to the book.
Undercover Detective Rick Easterling has seen plenty of the lowlife side of New Orleans. He is a realistic character that I could see Bruce Willis portraying. Depth, complexity and an undercover cop that walks the line between good and bad would describe him. I liked Rookie Lusinda Johnson, though at time she reminded me of Judy Hopps, the bunny cop in Zootopia. Yelp, that describes her too. Idealistic, naïve, but determined.
There is a romantic side, but it is the action scenes that make this book an interesting read.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
Undercover Detective Rick Easterling has seen plenty of the lowlife side of New Orleans. He is a realistic character that I could see Bruce Willis portraying. Depth, complexity and an undercover cop that walks the line between good and bad would describe him. I liked Rookie Lusinda Johnson, though at time she reminded me of Judy Hopps, the bunny cop in Zootopia. Yelp, that describes her too. Idealistic, naïve, but determined.
There is a romantic side, but it is the action scenes that make this book an interesting read.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
March 31, 2018
This book is about an undercover cop trying to determine who is responsible for bad dope being distributed on the streets which has resulted in some deaths, including that of his estranged gay brother. His assignment has him working as a bar man. Unbeknownst to him, his seniors are concerned that he might have turned dirty himself so they have placed a female undercover cop in the same bar to monitor his movements.
The storyline itself held a lot of promise and the lead guy - Rick - was a really likeable fellow who played a great part and as a convincing bar man. Unfortunately the same can’t be said for the female undercover cop - Lucinda. Her character was so unconvincing it was almost laughable. She seemed so naive and inexperienced in all her actions right down to the questioning she did of her bar work colleagues and her poor acting skills. So many things she did just would not happen in reality. What girl in her right mind would be petrified of roaches, but have no qualms about bunking down in a complete stranger’s apartment for days on end? She was so unconvincing as a regular cop, let alone one under cover, that it just made a farce out of the whole storyline. Rick, on the other hand, was a darling and played his part well. Nothing seemed to be resolved though by the end of the book in regards to investigative work and plots. It all seemed to just end too abruptly.
The storyline itself held a lot of promise and the lead guy - Rick - was a really likeable fellow who played a great part and as a convincing bar man. Unfortunately the same can’t be said for the female undercover cop - Lucinda. Her character was so unconvincing it was almost laughable. She seemed so naive and inexperienced in all her actions right down to the questioning she did of her bar work colleagues and her poor acting skills. So many things she did just would not happen in reality. What girl in her right mind would be petrified of roaches, but have no qualms about bunking down in a complete stranger’s apartment for days on end? She was so unconvincing as a regular cop, let alone one under cover, that it just made a farce out of the whole storyline. Rick, on the other hand, was a darling and played his part well. Nothing seemed to be resolved though by the end of the book in regards to investigative work and plots. It all seemed to just end too abruptly.
January 27, 2018
This book had me on the edge of my seat and I had trouble putting it down. I really got into the story.
Detective Rick Easterling and rookie police officer Lusinda Johnston are both working undercover at a bar in New Orleans. Rick is investigating what the city is calling the Bad Dope Murders, people dying from contaminated heroin. Sin was recruited by the New Orleans Bureau of Integrity to investigate Rick because he is thought to be a dirty cop and has something to do with the murders. Even though they both live in the same building and work at the same place, neither knows the other is an undercover cop. When the truth finally comes out, will they be able to trust each other enough to find the killer?
I found this book to be extremely exciting and even though I kind of figured out who the killer was early in the book, I still enjoyed reading how Sin and Rick were able to bust them. This is the second in a series, but I found it to be a book you can read on its own. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good romantic suspense story.
Detective Rick Easterling and rookie police officer Lusinda Johnston are both working undercover at a bar in New Orleans. Rick is investigating what the city is calling the Bad Dope Murders, people dying from contaminated heroin. Sin was recruited by the New Orleans Bureau of Integrity to investigate Rick because he is thought to be a dirty cop and has something to do with the murders. Even though they both live in the same building and work at the same place, neither knows the other is an undercover cop. When the truth finally comes out, will they be able to trust each other enough to find the killer?
I found this book to be extremely exciting and even though I kind of figured out who the killer was early in the book, I still enjoyed reading how Sin and Rick were able to bust them. This is the second in a series, but I found it to be a book you can read on its own. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good romantic suspense story.
February 3, 2018
Book two in Mallory Kane’s Louisiana Lawmen series, No Saint is a contemporary romantic suspense set in New Orleans and pits two undercover police officers against each other.
Rick Easterling is a seasoned undercover cop working to find the source of a lethal blend of heroin that has resulted in several deaths including that of his brother, who was murdered with a fatal injection. Lusinda Johnstone is new to the world of undercover sleuthing. She’s been sent from Baton Rouge to to New. Orleans to find out whether or not Rick is a dirty cop.
This is quite a good story though I did find some of the plot a bit predictable at times. I liked both Rick and Lusinda and I liked the way they juggled with feelings that neither wanted to have while also facing a slew of challenges from the outside world. The build of tension as the story moved to its conclusion was fairly good and the conclusion was satisfying.
Rick Easterling is a seasoned undercover cop working to find the source of a lethal blend of heroin that has resulted in several deaths including that of his brother, who was murdered with a fatal injection. Lusinda Johnstone is new to the world of undercover sleuthing. She’s been sent from Baton Rouge to to New. Orleans to find out whether or not Rick is a dirty cop.
This is quite a good story though I did find some of the plot a bit predictable at times. I liked both Rick and Lusinda and I liked the way they juggled with feelings that neither wanted to have while also facing a slew of challenges from the outside world. The build of tension as the story moved to its conclusion was fairly good and the conclusion was satisfying.
January 24, 2018
**I was kindly provided with an ARC by the Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
I requested No Saint from NetGalley as I really liked the premise of this story. But sadly I didn't enjoy it as much as I expected too.
Don't get me wrong though, it was an ok story and the main characters likable. It just never really captured or held my interest and unfortunately there were large parts of this story that didn't really work for me. Including the fact there wasn't much suspense. And the ending, which just fell really flat for me. As I never felt like the murders and who had set Rick up as a dirty cop was ever completely resolved.
Yet that being said, there were moments I did like. But unfortunately they were very few and far between, and that is really why in the end I gave No Saint two stars.
I requested No Saint from NetGalley as I really liked the premise of this story. But sadly I didn't enjoy it as much as I expected too.
Don't get me wrong though, it was an ok story and the main characters likable. It just never really captured or held my interest and unfortunately there were large parts of this story that didn't really work for me. Including the fact there wasn't much suspense. And the ending, which just fell really flat for me. As I never felt like the murders and who had set Rick up as a dirty cop was ever completely resolved.
Yet that being said, there were moments I did like. But unfortunately they were very few and far between, and that is really why in the end I gave No Saint two stars.
April 15, 2018
This is a gripping and suspenseful story full of twists and surprises. The romance between Rick and Sin adds an exciting element to a brilliant storyline. Rick is a brave, determined and caring man who is emotionally stubborn. Sin is a naive, brave, confused and independent woman who is determined to take down a dirty cop. Only she's not convinced that he's guilty. They have to fight their attraction because it complicates an already complicated situation. But they are perfect for each other, because they have a lot in common. I couldn't put this down once I started reading it, and it's a book that I recommend adding to your TBR list.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from LibraryThing. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from LibraryThing. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.
January 31, 2018
Detective Rick Easterling is the best undercover cop. Then his non-drug using brother dies from a drug overdose and rumor start that he is a dirty cop. Enter rookie cop Lusinda, she ends up working undercover trying to prove he is dirty. The time she spends with him and watching him interact and help others makes her doubt he is a dirty cop. Then she remembers the importance of this assignment and continues to look for clues that he is bad. When they team up to find out who is supplying the deadly drug things heat up between them. They will have to trust each other to discover the truth and maybe learn to trust themselves in the process. I really enjoyed this book. 3.5 stars!
January 26, 2018
I didn't really enjoy this one. The overall premise of the story is solid but I never really connected with the characters nor did feel any connection between Rick and Lucinda. Lucinda just seemed immature and out of her league trying to investigate a "bad cop" and some of the things she does are really quite childish. Rick on the other hand is suppose to be this hard nose out for revenge cop with plenty of experience. I couldn't understand what he could ever find appealing in Lucinda. Perhaps it's just me but this one just didn't click.
April 28, 2018
I liked the two lead characters. Their background stories played well into the events of the book, and they were a nice, if sometimes combative, match. Lust probably turned to love a bit too abruptly, but it's good for an escapist read.
A nice read for a lazy day off.
A nice read for a lazy day off.
January 23, 2018
I voluntarily read a advanced reader's copy of this book
No Saint by Mallory Kane, book two in the Louisiana Lawmen series, A great addition to the series. I enjoyed the characters especially Lucinda who is a rookie undercover cop who gets sent to investigate another undercover cop Rick who is working on another investigation. The unexpected happens. It had a interesting storyline and great dialogue. Look forward to reading future books in this series.
No Saint by Mallory Kane, book two in the Louisiana Lawmen series, A great addition to the series. I enjoyed the characters especially Lucinda who is a rookie undercover cop who gets sent to investigate another undercover cop Rick who is working on another investigation. The unexpected happens. It had a interesting storyline and great dialogue. Look forward to reading future books in this series.
February 5, 2019
3.5
This was a contemporary romantic suspense. I didn't connect with the h that well.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
This was a contemporary romantic suspense. I didn't connect with the h that well.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
April 12, 2018
My Musings
Another winner by Mallory Kane. I thoroughly enjoyed this emotionally charged romance. It has engaging characters and a fantastic plot. This one is action packed and kept me engaged from the beginning to the end.Happy ☺reading 📚!
Another winner by Mallory Kane. I thoroughly enjoyed this emotionally charged romance. It has engaging characters and a fantastic plot. This one is action packed and kept me engaged from the beginning to the end.Happy ☺reading 📚!
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