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All The Pretty Things #3

Forever My Saint

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All hope was lost until Zoey Hennessy walked back into my world, shaking it up beyond repair when she uttered two simple words.

He’s alive.

She speaks of her brother, my Saint, the man who lost everything to set me free.

I believed he was dead. I saw it with my own two eyes. But when Zoey proves he’s alive and being held captive by a monster, I know what I have to do.

It’s time I saved him.

The plan is dangerous, and there are no guarantees I will survive. But if this nightmare has taught me one thing, it’s that I don’t cower in fear. I am a woman hell-bent on getting back the man she loves, and nothing, no one will stand in my way.

However, what I uncover can only be described as hell on earth. The darkness has finally won, and Saint is lost to me forever.

Or so I thought.

Aleksei Popov is anything but a hero, yet in this story—he’s mine. Everything I believed in is about to be turned upside down, and with freedom within my grasp, I wonder how far I will go, and who I will sacrifice in order to set myself free.

“This series grabbed me by the throat and didn’t let go until the end. It is everything dark, delicious and twisty. Monica James is in a league of her own.” L.J. Shen- USA Today Bestselling Author.

281 pages, Nook

Published September 19, 2019

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Monica James

42 books2,692 followers
Monica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare, and Emily Dickinson.
When she is not writing, Monica is busy running her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two. She enjoys writing honest, heartfelt, and turbulent stories, hoping to leave an imprint on her readers. She draws her inspiration from life.
She is a bestselling author in the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, and the U.K.
Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her wonderful family, and menagerie of animals. She is slightly obsessed with cats, chucks, and lip gloss, and secretly wishes she was a ninja on the weekends.



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Profile Image for Jade Violet.
328 reviews479 followers
October 2, 2019
"I am woman, hear me roar, and I will take it like the fucking fierce woman that I am. This isn’t a man’s world; this is my world. With that as my newfound mantra, I brace for anything because I can take it."


Just WTF and Holy Hell. I don't know even know how to sum up this book and that may be because I stayed up until 5 am addicted to this sucker but it was so completely worth the sleep deprivation.

Everything led up to this book like a final countdown, like the frigging siege of Leningrad. Monica James just took took it all and turned into one hell of dark, totally twisted and completely whiplash ride all the way through to the ending. There is nothing not contained within from grief, to suffering, torture, vengeance, the vilest of all people, the strongest of loves, the most unlikely of allegiances and even redemption. And at the centre of it all, the complete and utter love that is Saint and Willow. And this time it's Willow's turn to save Saint.

Willow Shaw may have started out this journey the victim but in this book she turned downright fierce. And that's all because of her Saint. Saint has been her guard and protector through this whole ride even when he was her kidnapper but in this book the tables are turned. At the beginning it starts with one in complete anguish and the other in complete hell. And when Willow realizes that Saint is no longer the kidnapper but the captive and he truly has been delivered into the hands of hell, there is nothing she will not do. She has been through so much and her love for Saint is so palpable that she is ready to walk through hell herself to get him back. They say that Mama Bears become fierce over their children? Well take that, add guns, explosives and hand to hand fighting and you have Willow when it comes to protecting Saint and doing just about anything and everything to save him

And that includes having to walk into the house of the enemy. One twisted, sick vile motherfucker that I swore in my last review if they turned up I would kill them myself. Well guess what? They did. And they exceeded all my expectations for just how much of a horror they could be! And Saint, my beautiful, broken Saint, what he goes through is unspeakable. That whole ride had me clenching my stomach whilst praying that Willow would hang tough and get him somehow the hell out of there. And even though she did, my heart still broke for him. And for his broken mind.

All the players are assembled in this book. From the one who has fallen from power, to the dead who have risen, to the slaves that are now free. Every player is in this book and though the odds seemed outnumbered massively against one group from the other, nobody is going down without a fight. Too much has happened in this trilogy - too much damage, too many wrongs, too many casualties. And for there to be any closure, any ending worthy of the whole ride, one knew it was going to be a war to end all wars.

I have no more to say about the plot. These books are journeys unto themselves to be taken by one with fresh eyes. And I'm so damn glad I took it.

It may have been heartbreaking, harrowing, the innocent may have suffered, some may have been broken beyond repair but there was also hope, love in the most unlikeliest of places and justice finally served as well as it could be.

Saint - You Are My Hero. Yes, in all your flawed beautiful pieces. And Willow, you are a truly kick ass heroine. But together? You are a match made in both heaven and hell, the lightness and the darkness. Here's to reclaiming oneselve, surviving loss and fighting for the most basic needs in life: Freedom and Love.

***** 5 Forever Stars!
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50 reviews226 followers
April 28, 2021
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this is the last book in all the pretty things trilogy and OMG I loved this book so much, It’s my favorite of this trilogy. I was crying from the first chapter to the last one.

The amount of pain these characters have to go through in this book was painful and such an emotional rollercoaster. Saint is such a strong character who loves with all his heart and he’ll do anything for his loved ones even after everything oscar did to him, he still tried to heal from that.

Some scenes made me bawling my eyes out because they deserve so much batter. I have a hate-love relationship with Zoey but I liked her in this book and Alek’s character was so shooking in this book and how he tried to change himself. The ending was so good and I loved what willow did at the end she’s such a badass character.

OMG, I hated Oscar so much, I was reading and all I can think about is how can someone be this evil. This book was the darkest out of the three It contains so many dark topics so just cheek the trigger warnings.

I loved this book so much and I just finished the first book of Alek’s story, this how much I’m invested in this series, It’s becoming one of my favorites♥️.
Profile Image for Jessica ❥Chatterbooks Book Blog❥.
823 reviews3,044 followers
January 7, 2020
I had so much fun bingeing the All The Pretty Things trilogy this year! I picked Bad Saint up on a whim, and it's one of the best decisions I made in 2019! I absolutely adore Willow and Saint! Their story completely captivated from the beginning of book 1 all the way til the end of book 3. I never wanted to put a single one of the books down, and my love for the characters only grew as I read. I'll never forget Willow and Saint, and I'm certain you won't either!

Monica James is an author I'm going to be watching from here on out. Her talent is incredible! I can't wait to see what she comes up with next! One thing is for sure, whatever it is, it's going to be on the top of my tbr!


P. S. I seriously hope we get a book about Alek! 😍
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857 reviews2,010 followers
May 6, 2023
#1 Bad Saint — 3.75 stars
#2 Fallen Saint — 3.5 stars
#3 Forever My Saint — 3.5 stars

uh my feelings are a bit murky on this one. i want to say this is an epic and phenomenal conclusion to the trilogy, but there’s a part of me that doesnt want me to say it. and it’s frustrating bcs i dont exactly know why.

first of all, i cant believe aleksei will get his own book. even if he’s “the lesser of two evils”, it doesnt sit right with me that by the end of the book he’s unscathed and get to have a fresh start instead. he may not treat our girl that horribly, but he still did traffic her. im a little bit disappointed that he doesnt get a retribution, at least for this particular crime he did.

also, i cant believe im saying this but i missed dark saint. the saint that we see in the first book. he’s so tormented and miserable in this one that while my heart ached for him, i missed his cold and heartless persona. i missed seeing him in action—calm and collected and so in control of himself.

while im glad that the rest of aleksei's associates in the cirlce get what they deserve by the end of the book, im upset with how the author chose to deal with zoey and the other two female characters. i feel like it was so unfair. i mean, what have they done wrong?? i love saint and willow's happily ever after though. god im so excited for them to have a vacation on the island again!! and im wondering if willow's beloved rooster is still there.
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1,396 reviews380 followers
September 23, 2019
I’m sad because this trilogy done. This book is so powerful and show us how the human mind can be.
The male character is so mentally strong and male with M, because he confirm what his feelings are after everything, I don’t see anything like this in a long time. He is the man!
What I say about the female character: she is epic
“ I am woman, hear me roar, and I will take it like the fucking fierce woman that I am. This isn’t a man’s world; this is my world. With that as my newfound mantra, I brace for anything because I can take it.”
Just this.
Thank you Monica this trilogy will be in my mind forever.
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889 reviews364 followers
October 26, 2019
FUCK!
Fuck
Fuck...
DID I MENTION FUCK?
I need a drink or 12...

RUINED.

Completely. Utterly. Thoroughly.

FUCKING RUINED





I'm not sure how to come back from that...





Fair warning... I am not going to censor myself, there will be a lot of the F word... and maybe a few more curse words. It's what Ms. James books do to me...

In a matter of two days, I have devoured this book twice, the second was just as incredible as the first time... And I went into it the second time trying to put together words that would do this book justice and quite frankly? I don't think there are any words in the English language that would come close to give this book justice.

SPEECHLESS
I can't even...... GAH!!!


I went into this series blind. Monica James is not known for her darker side to romance. Her other books are MUCH lighter than this, so I was a little apprehensive when I started this trilogy... But within the first chapter of book one... I just knew this was going to utterly ruin me, and I would love every part of it... Sure enough, it did and I do. I didn't expect ANY of what happened. NONE OF IT... Because like I said this author isn't known for dark romance... But that transition over to the darker side of romance? She has done it flawlessly and delivered a series I will continue to go back and read time and time again. It's one of those series that have become a forever favorite.




In book three... Well, I don't even know where to begin... Without giving anything away. Throughout books, one and two were taken on a twisted ride, and the things these bad men are capable of,... It's almost a game, but in book three, it does a loop around and become a whole. It's not pretty. It's no hearts and flowers. It's a game and twisted one at that... It had me gripping my kindle for dear life. Not only did this book slam me hard and have my brain on overdrive... It had my emotions all over the fucking place. I was laughing one minute, shaking the next and then crying hard the next after that. This book was a rollercoaster and everything I thought I knew to be true,... wasn't. Everything I thought I had guessed... I was so far off.



The characters were written to perfection. Each one bounces off each in the book. The development, the growth only progressed as I got further into this book.. well the series. Willow became stronger, fighting for the one she loves, pushing through obstacles that got in her way, and rising above them. She has been that a character blew me away. She was such a strong-willed woman and from the beginning, right through to the end she remained true to herself, even in her darkest of days... Saint? Fuck... FUCK... I think out of all the characters, he was the one I saw the most growth... and the things he was willing to do and did to keep Willow safe? That tugged hard at my heartstrings... The way Ms. James wrote the man was phenomenal and he is the character you will fall in love with so hard that you feel every single emotion and heartache and crazy shit that goes down for this character... For me? I felt every single bit of joy, fear, sadness, pain... ALL the emotions that these characters went through. Alek? I don't even know... I fucking love him and I know that's messed up because he is one twisted man, he is one nasty and dangerous man that should be fear, and that is fear, but I think I have said this in pe=revious reviews... There was just something about him. There is so much more there than what he portrays himself as. So much deeper and I cannot wait to read his story. I'm about ready to beg the author for it NOW! I NEED IT NOW



This last book was EPIC. It held so much emotion, so much depth, so much pain, so much of everything... It was almost overwhelming. The angst is on full force and it was enough to drive me fucking insane... It did drive me insane.



I wasn't prepared for what I got, and it gut-punch fucking hard and even 24 hours later I still feel that emotion swimming around. I can't stop thinking about it all... and I swear to god the author much be a sadist... Surely she knew that this would have all her readers so bent out of shape and emotions would be running high... I'm 100% certain she knew exactly what she was doing and that they were her intentions... And you know what? Bravo, Ms. James... It takes me a lot to be stunned when it comes to dark romance, but you sure as shit had this nailed and continued to stun me over and over again.



MIND FUCKING BLOWN!

Overall, this series was beyond epic... It was thrilling, captivating, all-consuming, addictive, disturbingly good and pure perfection! It beyond amazing. Truly, no word could sum it up. If you love dark, twisted, suspenseful, hot as hell romances? Well, this trilogy right here if perfect for you. But it is not for faint of heart... You've been warned.



5 Stars, but I would rate it higher if I could!!

Profile Image for Leigh.
1,285 reviews285 followers
October 12, 2019
3.5 stars

Forever My Saint is book 3 in the All The Pretty Things Trilogy and the end of Saint and Willow's story. First I must say that I am so happy I took a chance on this new to me author because I loved her story telling and her writing. Unfortunately this book left me disappointed and wanting. The beginning was heartbreaking, the condition Willow finds Saint in broke my heart. Saint is just a shell of who he was, he has been beaten, violated, and humiliated. I think the worst thing for me is the shame he carries. That part really got to me and how one's body can betray them. Now all this takes place till around 37% so the next part is slow and just blah to me. I was really disappointed in how the bad guys met their end especially Drew who didn't deserve the ending he got. I wish the Epilogue was the last chapter in the book and the Epilogue I would have wanted was a look into the future but that's just the romantic in me. I still don't know how I feel about Alek but I do look forward to his story. Overall I thought this trilogy was very enjoyable especially if you want to dip your toes in a darkish story.
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383 reviews39 followers
September 18, 2019
OH. MY. GAWD! This trilogy deserves ALL. OF. THE. STARS! Forever My Saint is intense, dark, disturbing and absolutely PHENOMENAL! This dark and depraved tale will have your heart racing while keeping you on the edge of your seat. This series started strong and has just gotten better with each book. The author's writing is crisp, creative and totally on point, and I believe some of her best work to date can been found within the books of this series.

Forever My Saint is a fantastic read that checked off all the marks for me. Monica crafts such richly developed stories, vividly describing all the little details that really bring the setting, the story and the characters to life for the reader. She pulls me into her worlds right away, and I hang on every word. Intense emotion paired with a perfectly executed plot and well developed characters make hers the kinds of stories that not only capture my attention immediately but also hold it the whole way through. The entire trilogy has been fantastic, but this story, the series finale, surprised me at every turn. Well done Ms. James!

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2,841 reviews156 followers
September 23, 2019
Confession: at the end of Fallen Saint, I was so angry at Monica James…for real, I couldn’t control my emotions, and even though I can usually see past the events that occur, understanding that their story is not over…that there’s more to come and that part will bring everything full circle, it wasn’t enough to calm me…to ease my mind that everything will work out in the end because it all seemed so dire when book 2 ended.

Because I don’t want to give anything away, this review is going to be a little bit different…I’m going to explore the situations/characters that intrigued me throughout my reading experience of All the Pretty Things trilogy.

First, the title of the trilogy itself. At face value, the title doesn’t seem to fit Willow and Saint’s journey. Anything ‘pretty’ always seemed to be overshadowed by lies, duplicitous acts, and corrupt characters. The light inside always seemed overshadowed by malicious acts that brought more darkness than anything else. But I think what readers are supposed to take away from the series’ title is the fact that there is beauty even in the darkness and that although the path may have been one filled with hate, jealously, and spite, when it mattered most, the light…the beauty of the moments shared between characters is what kept them fighting toward an ending that most would have not been able to get to due to everything that was thrown their way.

It intrigues me how an author can construct and craft a character who is supposed to be seen as the ‘bad guy’ or the enemy when it comes to the hero and heroine’s happy ending and turns this character into someone who the readers care for and, in some ways, want the heroine to take a chance with, especially when it seems like all hope is lost for the hero finding his way back to her. When Alek was introduced, I was made to hate him, partially because I didn’t truly understand his role or what he truly wanted out of the situation at hand but also because he was in the way for Willow and Saint’s happiness. But something happened throughout the course of book three that had altered my perception of him and humanized him in a way that doesn’t seem to happen frequently when it comes to one of the antagonists in a story.

Willow and Saint’s journey was never easy; in fact, there were parts that I didn’t know how they would come through it in one piece, and for all intents and purposes, they aren’t whole when their story ends…they can’t be, not with everything they faced and endured, not with what remains when they rise above the darkness and into their own kind of light. But the fact that they get to that place is all that matters to me as a reader. And while the twists and turns Monica James’ took me on in these three books felt like cruel and unusual punishment, I wouldn’t change my journey because it truly illustrated the growth of these characters and what they were willing to do in order to be together.

4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
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1,498 reviews86 followers
September 11, 2019
I am speechless. This trilogy was fan-fricking-tastic! Monica James can take all the stars for Forever My Saint. It’s bittersweet as Willow and Saint’s journey comes to an end but Monica James left me feeling content and satisfied.

The growth and development of the characters from book 1 to book 3 is impressive. I really enjoyed seeing the strength both physically and mentally in Willow.

This book, no, this series will hold you captive and have you in an array of emotions. It is an unforgettable series that will have you going back and doing re-reads just to get your Saint fix. Bravo Monica! I know that finishing this book while enduring a deep loss was a feat in itself but you persevered and delivered a book worthy of more than the 5 stars I can give you! This is an epic read and I highly recommend this series!!
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638 reviews69 followers
September 15, 2019

This is likely the hardest review I've had to write so far.

They don't ever come easy for me, yet this one feels different somehow.

In this bookworm life of mine, I've read everything, from the beautiful, blissful, heartwarming and fulfilling stories to some of the most twisted, dark, intense, heartbreaking tales - and all else that resides in between. And I love them all; every single one of them mean something to me.

But... I don't know.

It's not just that I'm struggling to start it - that's a recurrent problem of yours truly. It's that... I don't know what to say. I'm honestly, utterly speechless.

From the very beginning, this story captured me and I lived and breathed it, went crazy over it, speaking about nothing else. Everything was Saint, Saint, Saint.
It was all so new and different, so good.
It was one of those books that can actually induce physical reactions: makes your heart beat faster, your tears flow absent-mindedly, there are sobs stuck in your throat, there are screams you want to let out, a knot forms in the pit of your stomach that you can't quite get rid off of and that makes you feel like something is missing or will never be complete, and that's... because it won't.

After Saint, nothing will ever be the same.

I didn't want this journey to end.
Well, that's no entirely true.
I suffered so much alongside Willow and I wanted nothing more than for her to be free from all this evil darkness but, at the same time, seeing how she thrived and overcame yet another trial and tribulation thrown her way, and found her true self, shining in her new skin, I knew I had to stuck with her and was her shadow 'till the very end.

I needed closure but what I didn't want was finality.
I wanted these characters in my life, forever. Correction: I WANT these characters in my life forever.
Even if I didn't, it would be too late.
They're part of me now.
No turning back.

That's what I mean: I wanted to know all there was to know about all of them, and for them to get their happy ending, but evidently for that to happen, we needed to reach the actual end.

So, here we are.
Saying goodbye.
And it hurts just like I knew it would; like a motherf*cker.

I'm so torn. I'm stupidly happy with this resolution, grinning like a maniac but, on the other hand, the pain is unbearably real because I can't believe that I'm not going to be seeing them again.

It's scary how agonizing it feels.
However, what's even scarier is how addictive the thrill of it all is.
I'm hooked.
I don't how what kind of spell is entwined with Monica James' words, but she need to work her magic no more. I surrender.

I want to immediately jump into her next story - dark romance or otherwise. I'll read every single line.
Although, if I'm being honest with myself here, the former is apparently my poison of choice. I blame it on her, exclusively.

So, I'll be waiting for the darkness.
Is it wise? No.
Is it healthy? Probably not.
Am I ready for yet another metaphorical kick to the stomach? Uh... maybe!?
Will I do it, regardless? Hell, yes. Without batting a single eyelash.

I was always curious if not a little uncertain, whenever I heard someone use both the "dark" and "beautiful" adjectives to describe the same solitary element, but it get it now.

Light
Darkness.

I'm sure we've all heard 247 different variations on why we need one to appreciate the other.
Now, they too have a whole new set of evidences back them up.

Willow, Saint and Alek are heaven, hell and purgatory. Light, darkness and shadow.
Can you guess which one is which?
Ah, trick question. They're all of the above.
Life's not black and white. What would be the fun in that?
Boring?! Predictable?! I'm sorry, I don't understand those words.

So you see, I couldn't have chosen better chaperons, better travel companions, to show me the ropes and introduce me to this new world.

I fell in love with the darkness - their specific brand of darkness, was the one to open my voracious appetite for all the following meals.

Willow taught me strength, perseverance, how to fight for what you believe in, even when you yourself don't fully understand it. Learned to trust my gut instincts.

Alek showed me that life can be so much more than meets the eye, that you just might be pleasantly surprised to discover what hides behind the stone facade of the supposed evil incarnate.
He also made me question my morals. And Willow's. To be honest, I don't know whose I was more worried for.

Also I didn't know if was more conflicted about falling for him or for when I fell for Saint.

Yes, I fell for both, sue me.
The descent was different, though.
Alek knocked on my heart's door and patiently waited for me to let him in, even if I was always highly aware of his presence on the other side.

Not Saint, no ma'am.
My heart didn't stand a chance, poor thing.
Saint kicked open the door, slammed it shut, rattling its structure, sinked into the comfortable couch, kicked his feet up on the coffee table and made himself at home. I wanted to be mad, but truly I couldn't force myself to.
Instead, I did what a true hostess does: I gave him all the best snacks, a beer and let him stay.
He hasn't left since.

Saint is the embodiment of what a series of unfortunate events can lead to convert into. But still, no matter how ruthless and evil the actions might be, they don't ultimately define you: there's always repentance and healing. And love.

Not matter what you say: wrong never felt so good. Because I'm here being all deep, and poetic and sh*t, but let us not forget that this series is also HOT AF. There, I said it.

I felt in love with the darkness, with the demons hidden in the shadows and the devil pulling all the puppets strings, sitting in his throne of gold, blood and souls.

I acknowledged the light.
I embraced the darkness instead.
I'm tainted.
I've become a sinner and nothing has ever felt so good.

Scared? You should be.
Still, you will dare to venture and sail these rough seas?
Please, be my guest.
Just know you've been warned.
No worries: you'll remember it soon enough, when you realized that you're drowning but rescue is the last thing you'll beg for.

I'd say "God save your soul" but it wouldn't do you any good.
So go on, little lamb.
The slaughter awaits.


*I received an ARC and I´m voluntarily leaving my honest review.*
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339 reviews2,798 followers
November 29, 2021

"You once said my demons dance with yours. And you're right. They always have. Our love wasn't perfect, but it was ours. And it was worth every single imperfect moment."

WOW this series was f*cked up and extremely dark but I was hooked from start to finish. That ending was crazy.
TWS: R*pe, kidnapping, murder

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2,170 reviews294 followers
September 16, 2019
Rate: 6/ 5 stars

I don't even know how to express my feelings towards this book but anything I will say I can guarantee it won't make this book justice.

Forever My Saint was pure perfection and without a single doubt was the best book in the trilogy! And not only that but one of the best conclusions I have ever read. My goodness, this book was INSANE! So much happens, so much character development and I mean in a lot of the characters. Jesus and the emotions oh lordie, you guys it's a complete rolllercoaster of them, a rollercoaster doing cartwheels and never stopping, you won't have time to catch your breath before you are hit with the next bomb or emotion.

Willow was on fire. She was so badass and had so many revelations that motivated her next actions. Boy this girl kept on surprising me throughout the book and I just loved her. There were a couple of things I didn't agree with but overall she was a true dark queen and idk she thrived in that persona.

Saint my gosh, this man keeps on getting hurt left and right. He goes through so so much in this book and he still comes out of it and wants to protect the ones he loves no matter what has passes between them. He is magnificent and this book proved how much and how much he was willing to go through for those he loved. Even in hell, he chose Willow above himself. Gosh their love gives me chills. These two were made for each other and neither would have made it out of this without the other.

I won't say no more or mention any of the other characters because I'm not here to spoil anything for anyone but gosh get ready for a complete masterpiece that will not let take a breath without your heart hurting, being shook or mad about something. Forever My Saint is a swirl of emotions you won't even know how to distinguish between them; it's filled with everything, it's crazy good and well just crazy... it's a complete masterpiece you will not get enough of. If you loved book 1 and 2, you can expect A LOT more from book 3, SO. MUCH. MORE! OF EVERYTHING!

➳ARC kindly provided by author, in exchange for an honest review.

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641 reviews68 followers
September 20, 2019
Breathtaking, heartbreaking, and an absolutely stunning conclusion to this dark and twisted journey!!
I cannot believe the originality of this series! This story kept me in total suspense. I didn't know how it would end until the last page!

The depths and darkness that Saint & Willow were taken into made me wonder if we would ever see the light and if we did would it ever be the same? Then there is my flawed and imperfect Alek! These characters live in the shadows. Their world is like nothing I've known. Each character will invoke strong feelings. There is no middle ground. Which I love! I cannot remember the last time a book emotionally wrecked me. I can't describe my reactions because the suspense is created by the unknown🖤

This story deserves all the STARS🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Then there is the surprise Monica left us! OMG
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412 reviews80 followers
September 20, 2019
I’m going to keep this very short because I’m still in shock from this trilogy and the last book. First, MONICA JAMES IS AMAZING and I don’t why I haven’t read her books before now. Her writing style is so intriguing and just a page turner. Second, this trilogy was everything I needed for a dark romance and I loved absolutely every moment of reading this trilogy. Lastly, the end of the trilogy was perfect, I’m having withdrawals from finishing it. Willow and Saint were some of my favorite characters/couple from a dark romance. Since book 1 I had completely fallen in love with them, as individuals and as a couple. Thank you SO MUCH Monica for writing this trilogy❤️
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3,134 reviews911 followers
January 27, 2024
It takes me this long to finally finished this series. Since it has been a while, I sort of forget some of the names/ characters. But I do remember Saint. This sexy brooding alpha male.

Miss James as usual packing action and suspense into her story. So brilliant. What is missing is journey toward the ending. Miss James wrote the story in hurry. The ending is not hitting the right spot.

3 stars
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1,440 reviews429 followers
April 15, 2020


Diving into this trilogy I was a bit hesitant due to the rave reviews simply because whenever a novel(s) is highly praised I always end up disliking it. Surprise, surprise. I was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Half loving it, half hating it (moreso).

Pros: "All The Pretty Things" trilogy is a dark twisted romance that easily immersed me into Willow's horrific journey in escaping her Russian kidnappers after being sold by someone she loved and trusted. From beginning to end, the twists and turns captivated me like no other in which case also pushed my interest to Saint and his story. I just couldn’t get enough on how their journey was going to play out and was pleasantly satisfied with how the author decided to end the series.

Cons: Willow. I struggle to find any redeeming qualities about our lead heroine. Her emotions were a little bit too wishy-washy for me and constant back and forth between her and Saint became redundant after a while. Her thoughts and actions were rinse and repeat and I couldn't help but roll my eyes whenever she became hot and cold with Saint. Willow had the mentality of a pre-teen trying to deal with their sexual hormones and her nativeness made it impossible to like her. I love strong, independent leads and unlike the majority of characters in this series, I didn't see what was so special about her. Overall, I just wasn't feeling her.

Nevertheless, "All The Pretty Things" trilogy was a semi-decent read (summed up as not great but not terrible either) that piqued my interest enough to complete the trilogy but could have been better if there were a stronger (less whiny) lead. In addition, the heroine and sensitive content can make it or break it for most readers so please proceed with caution.
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January 16, 2020
A few qualms with how the ending is handled (not for our MCs, but other characters) in this one but overall I enjoyed it. Definitely a dark romance to check out!
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Author 15 books1,320 followers
September 23, 2019
I loved this trilogy & especially Saint & Willow. I have to admit I wanted a different more gruesome end for some, but that’s just me. A great read.
September 13, 2019
EPIC MINDBLOWING CONCLUSION

❤❤PHENOMENAL BRILLIANT MINDBLOWING SUSPENSEFUL❤❤

😍😍MONICA JAMES YOU ARE A DAMN GENIUS😍😍

You are my heart. My life. I promise to protect you for the rest of my life. You were once my captive, but now I'm yours. I love you."

From the moment I began reading Bad Saint I knew that Monica had written something that was going to be extremely special. Now that I have finished reading FOREVER MY SAINT I need to correct myself. This trilogy wasn't special, it was PHENOMENAL. There are literally not enough words to describe how BRILLIANT this trilogy is.

FOREVER MY SAINT was a MINDBLOWING conclusion to a trilogy that was UNPUTDOWNABLE. The level of darkness that Monica subjects her readers to is quite simply astounding. There is no sunshine or unicorns to be found amongst her captivating words. This is dark romance at its very best. As we know at the end of Fallen Saint Zoey declared that Saint was alive ... now all Willow needs to do is find and rescue him. This is not going to be an easy task, considering who she will be dealing with and who will be helping her.

I love you for the man you are. Not the man you think you should be."

The depth of intensity and drama that Monica portrays through her words is what really makes this book one that had me biting my fingernails and sitting on the edge of my seat. It was so addictive that there was no way I could put it down. This was way beyond all of my expectations. The continual development of her characters from book one was absolute perfection, I simply cannot find fault.

I can't live without him, and it seems he can't live without me."

Willow has transitioned from a fragile woman, to one who has undeniable strength. Her ability to stand up and fight for the man she loves, yet remain true to her beliefs is testament to the way of Monica's thinking. Willow is no walk-over, she has had to put up with lies and betrayal from those she loves, yet she is always first to put herself in the frontline to protect those very same people. Her determination to be with the man she loves is her biggest asset.

I Can't promise you it'll be hearts and roses, but what I can promise is that i give you me. All of me. Every flawed, vulnerable piece. Take it. It's yours."

Saint ... what can I say? Kidnapper, fighter, lover, victim ... this man is everything. He will do anything for Willow, even give away his life, to ensure her safety. From book one through to book three Saint is the one character who really undergoes a dramatic emotional change ... he learns how to love again.

You never left my mind. My heart. Or my body."

Even though this story is full of violence and hatred, Monica has interwoven a beautiful love story amongst the chaos. Love of family, friends and your soulmate. It grips you and absorbs itself into your heart. Love, pain and determination, three things that propel this story and make it the masterpiece that it is. Monica does not hold back on anything, that's why it is so extraordinary.

All The Pretty Things Trilogy ... that really is a play on words and it's brilliant. There is nothing "pretty" about this trilogy. These three books are dark, twisted, violent and extremely intense. They are a brilliant masterpiece written by an extraordinary author. With this series Monica has rewritten the requirements for this genre.

There was a surprise at the end of the Epilogue, and I cannot wait for its fruition. Kudos to you Monica. These are definitely the best three books (Trilogy) that I have read during 2019.

AN ABSOLUTE MUSTREAD

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INFINITE AMOUNT OF STARS AWARDED
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944 reviews378 followers
September 14, 2019

⭐️ 5+ "Don't Give Up" Stars ⭐️
What a thrilling crazy ride Forever My Saint was! I’m blown away!!! This last installment in the All the Pretty Things Trilogy was my most anticipated release this fall and it lived up to my excitement! Monica James hypnotized me with Willow and Saint’s gruelling journey toward freedom! The suspense, viciousness, scheming, lust and despair reach new pinnacles that left me gasping for air!

Willow is so badass and fierce in her mission to save Saint from his cruel situation! She displays strength and furious determination time and time again to reach her ultimate goal! I was in awe of her level of devotion! She needs to make some alliances and trust that she won’t be deceived, but nothing can keep her from her man!

We’ve known Saint as a powerful alpha always protective of Willow, but after his last trials he’s now broken. The atrocities he’s the victim of are truly disturbing and heart shattering! I cried and hurt for him! He needs his woman to help him heal. I enjoyed this change in their relationship’s dynamic! They’re sincerely two amazingly resilient and loyal characters that I admire!

The unexpected twists are abundant and my jaw was left hanging open from the violence and depravity of the actions! When you think the intrigue will go a certain way, it completely changes direction and shock you! I was hooked all read long! Forever My Saint is definitely a whirlwind of macabre, brutal action and wicked manipulation that had me revolted! But it’s also the culmination of Saint and Willow’s powerful attraction, that finally leads to some burning hot encounters that left me blushing and hyperventilating! Their chemistry is truly ensnaring!

I will leave my review at this, because I feel nothing could do justice to all the feelings this novel made me live! I tried to savour this story by reading it slowly because I didn't want to let go of these heroes, but I ultimately was too addicted to refrain from reading and devoured it! Willow and Saint have my heart forever and the conclusion of their story couldn’t have ended in a better way!

** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
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558 reviews34 followers
December 12, 2019
WOW! This was absolutely incredible.

Thank you so much for this book Monica! I was so anxious and at the same time disappointed to know this was the last book for Saint and Willow! Ahhhh I love these two!!!

As usual Monica does not falter and she continues the series exactly where we left off in Book 2!

Everyone is trying to gather their bearings figuring out how to move on with their lives and with what they are left with.

Willow is completely lost without Saint but Zoey comes with news. News Willow did not expect in a million years! There’s been a sighting of someone and that someone looks like Saint!

The journey begins and torments will continue. The brutality that you saw in book 2 is nothing compared in book 3! The intensity of all the characters and the scenes will just leave you speechless.

This book will gut you! It will break you! It will leave you on the edge of your seat! But it will also satisfy all of your cravings!
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1,276 reviews66 followers
September 22, 2019
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 Stars! I loved it! I will miss Willow and Saint, their story was phenomenal and epic. This series is a definite recommend. If you love kidnapped stories, with a little castaway thrown in and some master/ slave relations? You will like this one.
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1,046 reviews65 followers
September 15, 2019
Ok ok ok ok ok ok.......

WARNING
This review is my immediate thoughts and feeling of this book so shit is about to be crazy. My head is absolutely in the fucking shed and this may not make a lick of sense so don't fucking judge me and absolutely blame Monica because she got me fucked up. Now.. this will be a gush fest. I as a reader think that any author who can make me feel SOMETHING, anything so strongly.. absofuckinglutely deserves to be given the credit. Deserves the gush fest. It's no easy feat to make me feel all that crazyness. So damn right I'm going to kiss ass and give them credit, shout my love/obsession and all round fan girl the fuck outta them. If you're not a fan please kindly fuck off because I have no room for your negativity.

IM NOT READY FOR THIS TO BE DONE.

FUKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

I absolutely detest cliffhangers with a passion and the first part of this trilogy Bad Saint was honestly me going out on a huge wim. I was in a funk not wanting to go outside of my favourite authors and NEEDED something different so I took a chance on that book in the hopes it would stir something new. I got a whole lot more that I bargained for let me tell you.

Forever My Saint is the last book in this three part trilogy. This is not a standalone, you have to read these books in order. This is the conclusion to Willow and Saint's story. The final leg of the journey. I knew before going in that this story would rip me to shreds emotionally. It did that and so much more!. Willow was taken from everything she knew thrust into a world she could never be prepared for. Saint took willow from that world and irrevocably changed her for better or worse. That darkness consumed them both, took so much from them that they could never get back. Their story is a beautiful disaster. It's darkness with only a sliver of light.

When I think about what I love in a character the answer is Willow. Why? Because she is true to herself in the truest form. Even when I was frustrated at her weakness for loving him, even when I thought she'd submitted when she should have risen.. truth be told she stayed true to who she was fundamentally as a character. She is strong to the core and never strays from that. Shaped from her past and ever evolving this women not only surprised me she surpassed any expectations I had. She's relatable in her feelings, realistic in her expectations and quick to admit her own mistakes. I feel like as a charter she's pure with so many layers and so much to give. This story was her rising.

Saint is my antihero. A fallen angel with devilish thoughts. You could be peeling back those layers for years and still not get enough of him. He was a man victim to his circumstances but make no mistake Saint is no saint. The biggest sin of all was him fallen for his pray. You see the light attracts the dark and he just could help but taint sweet innocent Willow. His story isn't pretty and his reasoning for his past whilst isn't excusable did shape his future. Forever My Saint is by far the most brutal chapter in his heartbreaking story and quite frankly I didn't see it coming. Saint as a character isn't one dimensional.. he isn't changed by the end nor is he seeking redemption for his sins however he does grow and evolve. The once very brutal fearless man finally has something to fear and someone to soften those sharp edges. He has so much goodness in the most dysfunctional way you can't help but love him even though at times you want hate him.

Willow and Saint broke me. Their journey is marathon not a sprint and even then it's slow burning. The MANY obstacles they have to overcome makes it almost impossible to imagine them having a HEA. One thing that is absolutely undeniable throughout their story is that they are ment for eachother. That absolute burning chemistry was there from the start but the connection? That grew and blossomed into something so big it was all consuming. So opposite they shouldn't work in a situation that should makes it impossible to even be an option they had every odd stacked against them. That in itself is a testimony to how deep they feel.

The story it's self shocked me. This wasn't what I expected nor was I prepared for it. Emotionally I'm fucking drained. But holy cow did Monica do that though!!!!. A story of love against all odds Saint and Willow defy any and every expectation. This book is the conclusion but that doesn't mean it was going to be easy. I shit you not it hit me to the deep dark depths of soul. You absolutely have to dig deep here and find those sweet moments in a shit storm because this book is DARK!. It's not your conventional romance so be warned here that if you have triggers you may want to ask questions before jumping in. You're in a world full darkness that threatens to consume you. It's raw emotionally and at times brutal to read but one thing it doesn't fail to do is make you FEEL. I raged in anger, sobbed in utter shock and heartbreak and I cheered in victory like a little blood thirsty demon. I snatched those precious moments of sweetnesss and held on for dear life because I knew they'd be far and few. It's not a stereotypical love story but it is true to them. The characters growth and plot progression was written to perfection.. I really don't have one complaint and despite the shock of the last few chapters I feel content in that ending because it fit them.

Side feels.....

The side characters played their part and they played it well. The line between hero and villain is pretty blurred here which causes conflicted emotions with characters you should hate but actually love. Aleksei is a character who was written so phenomenally that even though I should hate him I don't ... actually I loved him hard. That's all I'm going to say on that note.


Now I'm going to leave this here and no doubt come back and edit it so it makes sense later when my brain is actually semi functioning and not book hungover and emotionally drained because my soul got snatched.

What am I supposed to do with my life now that Saint and Willow's story is finished???!!. Monica you've broken me.


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