He’s a writer who’s finally found his muse . . . and he’s never letting her go.
Briar
My student is stalking me.
Saint de Haas follows me around campus, to my car, to my house. He insists I’m his muse, no matter how much I object, and he wants to keep me all to himself. So when my date turns up dead, I know whose fingerprints are all over the crime scene.
Saint is smart, but I’m smarter. I’m going to prove he’s stalking me and get him thrown behind bars. And no matter what he says, I’m sure as hell not going to fall for my stalker.
Saint
I’ve finally found my muse, and I’m never letting her go.
But Briar is so busy hiding and running from me, she doesn’t notice how I’m improving her life. I get rid of her loser date who’s hiding a few girlfriends and venereal diseases. I follow her around campus so her boss doesn’t try something worse than groping her in class.
I can make all her dreams come true. Give her anything her heart desires. If she’d just stop running and give in.
She’s my muse, and when I finally make her mine, I’ll be her Saint.
SAINT!! Just sky rocketed to number 1 book boyfriend. I swear I was all giddy when reading his pov. If you love any stalker men, this man is top dog. With how much he loves her and obessed over Briar, I was envious of her lol. And Briar girl she had me going BITCH ILL TAKE HIM. she knew saint was stalking her but didn't take it serious really. Until he started doing stuff that made her "stalk" him which made me laugh because he was always one step ahead.
And when she found out his secret she still put up a front. She starting to let down her guard and know he won't hurt her or her family and friends. Like saint baby I'll be your Muse 🥰🥰♥️😈
It ends on a easy Cliffhanger them going to take a trip I'm scared. Because we still have someone else stalking her this woman? Who I think is the sister of the guy saint killed?! I could be wrong.
Safety gang she goes on one date with this guy she takes him home he touches her and she kicks him out because she's thinking about Saint. So nothing else happens.
Tiny om drama, no cheating?, slight secondary character, drama, sexy times, no virgins no manwhore (she goes on a date he kills the date ;))
Recommend-yes Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Heat level-🌶🌶🌶
Slowinsta Pinning Primal Play Masked men Praise kink Violence Death Mentions of DV Torture Dismemberment No condom Cliffhange
If you search for the word obsessed in the Oxford dictionary, you'll find Saint De Haas' name underneath it. Obsession is honestly an understatement to describe the way Saint is with Briar. He was perfect. He's everything I want in a man irl - save for the murder and stalking part😂 I loved how mouthy Briar was and tbh I adored her fighting spirit. Now, I can understand that her character might be annoying to some since she constantly pushed Saint away despite him proving his devotion time and time again, but I didn't mind🤷🏻♀️ Overall, a great read and I can't wait to dive into the next book!
safety squad: - no OW drama - no cheating/sharing - slight OM drama (h goes out on a date with OM, takes him home but stops before anything happens because she's not feeling it with him. H ends up killing OM. OM's a bad person and a sex trafficker btw - he has multiple gfs that he drugs and sells) - BOY OBSESSED (yes, I wrote it in capital letters because Saint is so far gone for Briar. He keeps calling her Briar De Haas😩🤭) - no manwhores - both MCs are experienced (h has been celibate for a year, no info on H but def hasn't been with anyone since he laid eyes on the h) - masked man kink, kidnapping kink - stalker romance - cliffhanger, book 1 of a duet
So, envision this: you pick up a book, immerse yourself in its pages, and suddenly, it feels like déjà vu slaps you right across the face. That’s essentially the vibe I got from 'Her Saint'. It's like the diet version of "Haunting Adeline," with all the familiar flavors but none of the substance.
Let’s dissect it. Our protagonist lives alone, surrounded by books (can relate), with only one close friend who shares her love for the written word. Sounds cozy, right? Well, things take a turn when she realizes she’s got a stalker. But hold up, this stalker isn’t your average creep. Nope, he’s handsome and loaded, because apparently, that makes it less creepy(?). Sound familiar? That's because it's a carbon copy of Adeline's setup.
So, what’s a girl to do when she’s being pursued by a rich, handsome stalker? Well, decide it's a perfect time to end her dry spell and have a one-night stand with a stranger, of course! But even that doesn’t go smoothly because, surprise surprise, she can’t stop thinking about her stalker and kicks Mr. One-Night-Stand to the curb. And guess what? Stalker boy doesn’t take too kindly to someone touching what he thinks is his property, so he goes ahead and... well, let’s just say things escalate quickly. Cue the stalker's jealous rage and a dash of murder for good measure. And guess what? The not-so-lucky one-night stand also turns out to be a criminal looking for new victims. So Mr. Stalker just saves her ass, of course, and leaves her a surprise souvenir on her porch.
Now, if all of this sounds eerily familiar, that’s because it is. As mentioned before, 'Her Saint' is basically 'Haunting Adeline' on a crash diet, with the plot trimmed down to its bare bones. Stalker breaking in and watching from the shadows, check. Creepy confessions, check. Obsession spiraling out of control, double check. Basically the whole shebang. Also, be ready, because the stalker's got a tragic backstory, because of course he does. And wouldn't you know it, our girl falls head over heels for him (but would never admit it). Why? Because he's her favorite author, naturally (shocker, I know. We only know this from page one).
But hey, credit where it’s due, 'Her Saint' is a quick read. At just barely 200 pages, it’s like a rollercoaster ride that’s over before you know it. The writing flows, the suspense keeps you hooked, but let’s be real, it’s nothing groundbreaking. It’s like going on a weekend getaway to a place you’ve been to a dozen times before – familiar and comfortable, but not exactly thrilling.
So, did I finish it? Sure did, in record time. Was it gripping? Kinda. Will I read the 2nd part? Sure will. But let's be real, it's like reheated leftovers. Tasty enough for a quick bite, but now I'm craving the original dish. So no surprise that I found myself itching to revisit the 'Haunting Adeline' series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Do you like masked men, stalkers that would do anything to keep you safe, someone that will get on their knees for you? This book has it covered!
In this book we follow Briar who is a teacher at a college for writing when one of her students decides she is his muse and he will stop at nothing to make sure they are together and that she is safe.
I loveeee this book! I have had the pleasure of reading all of Harmony’s work and I think this one is my favorite. Saint is just the perfect dark romance boyfriend ❤️🔥❤️🔥
I received this as an arc in exchange for my honest review
“What have I told you, Briar? You’re my muse. Where you go, I follow. What you need, I give. What you crave, I provide. I am yours to use as you see fit. To fulfill all your desires. And you are my inspiration. You are the pen that writes my words. The body that owns my cock. The laugh that owns my heart. The mind that owns my soul.”🤭🤭
1.5 ☆ I found the fmc pretty dumb when it came to her murderous, stalking student. She was “scared” of him, but also wanted to have sex with him. She didn't even lock her windows😑. C'mon now.
“But when I nudge a window, I shake my head. Getting in her house shouldn't be this easy. A simple matter of popping off the screen and sliding the window up. I grit my teeth. Doesn't she know there are deranged people who could hurt her? The least she can do is lock her windows. Unless this is her way of inviting me in.”
• Masked mmc • Stalker • Touch her & 💀 • Professor (fmc) x Student (mmc) • Anonymous author (she is his muse)
They didn't have any chemistry besides sexual. I mean the fmc was ready to fall in love with him at exactly 3% (I checked). I didn't have a problem with that because I am only reading this to try and get me out of a reading slump, but I know a lot of people wouldn't like that.
Also, this does not need to be a duet. This could easily be 1 book because this book was only 200 pages. This book didn't even really end off on a cliffhanger.
"What have I told you, Briar? You're my muse. Where you go, I follow. What you need, I give. What you crave, I provide. I am yours to use as you see fit. To fulfill all your desires. And you are my inspiration. You are the pen that writes my words. The body that owns my cock. The laugh that owns my heart. The mind that owns my soul." That was sweet… except for the co🍆 part. That made me cringe. Actually, I got a lot of second-hand embarrassment from this. Mainly from the fmc. She would say and do the most cover your eyes and stop reading crap. Especially whenever she ofc moaned his name while masturbating😃 and he was watching because ofc he placed cameras in her house like the little stalker he is😭.
Sometimes I found myself lost in what was going on or the writing got a little confusing to me. Overall I found myself entertained. I probably will never think of this book again. I thought the spice wasn't too bad. However, there was a situation where it wasn't exactly consensual (oral). It was glossed over and the fmc didn't get “that mad” I guess. But still made me feel a little icky.
“Saint lets me leave with one final promise.‘No one will ever keep me from you, muse. Including you. Even if you broke my legs, I would crawl to you.’"
I'm sorry but a 30+ author having a writer block because ONE anonymous person gave him a negative review after years of only great reviews from his fans, it's stupid. Have you ever been to an Italian college? During any exam the professor tells you you're stupid and asks you what are you even doing it that college. If a grown up man can't even stomach a critique, what about a college student? Should we all unalive yourselves?
Jesus.
Even more, I can't stand that in the second chapter the FMC comes to work in a beautiful dress and the first thing he thought was:"She wants to fuck me, that's why she's dressed like that" Wtf man, get a life.
“Show me how much you love getting f-cked by me. Squeeze that p-ssy on my c-ck.”
Briar has a student stalking her who is in her writing program and insists that she is his muse. She refuses to let him engage with her, or tries to, because she’s his professor and she has a strange pull to him that she doesn’t want to explore. But circumstances occur where she can’t avoid him and that is just the ‘in’ he needs to convince her that they’re meant to be together and that no one else will touch what is his.
“Don’t worry about fitting it all in your pretty little mouth…just swallow what you can.”
“She is more important than any of my wants or needs. I would gladly stop breathing if she needed my oxygen.”
Book Rating: 5/5 Steam/Spice: 4/5 Tropes: - dark romance - masked stalker - serial killer / unhinged MMC - sassy / strong FMC - reverse professor / student - possessive / obsessive hero - touch her and I’ll unalive you - secret identity - dual POV - breath play / primal play - gun / knife play
“She screams out for me, not for a god. She may be my muse, but I am her deity.”
Final Thoughts: I am obsessed with Saint and Briar’s relationship and the push & pull between them. I loved that while this was a professor / student trope, that the FMC was the professor and there was no age gap here, which I loved for this duet. Saint was so deliciously deranged and unhinged for her…I ate it up and when the first book ended, I immediately jumped into book 2. Certain scenes left me on the edge of my seat, others I was fanning myself and the spice continued to heat up and happen more often as the duet progressed. These are my first reads by Harmony West, although all of her others have been sitting on my TBR, now I can’t get enough of her writing and cannot wait to dive into another one of her captivating reads!
I had the joys of beta reading this for her, and omg I’m obsessed. I tell her every time “this book was my favorite” and it’s never a lie! Each and every book she releases, will be a favorite!
I loved Briar, first off. She wasn’t a weak FMC, and she also knew exactly what she wanted. Saint, a man of many words, he can literally read me a recipe book and I’ll swoon over him. lol. He was so unashamedly obsessed with Briar and I was here 👏🏻 for 👏🏻 it!
The ONLY thing wrong with this story, is that part 2 of the duet isn’t ready for me to devour yet!
I honestly almost skipped this over because they use college student in the description. But that deceiving, it’s a masters program and the MMC is like in his 30s. So if you’re like me and don’t like reading about college children being masked murdering stalkers, don’t worry! This isn’t that lol
If probably doesn’t need to be a duet other than to sell more books but whatever it’s a short and good read and not quite as dark as other stalker romances.
I found this book to be quite enjoyable. The fast-paced and entertaining storyline kept me engaged. I was particularly drawn to the main male character due to his assertiveness and determination. Additionally, I have a particular fondness for stalker romances, which added to my interest in the book. Although I wouldn't consider it one of my favorites, as I found it somewhat predictable, I am still eager to continue reading the next book in order to uncover the full story.
This one fell flat for me unfortunately. In dark romances, there has to be some serious chemistry and some depth to the characters to make the story believable. The couple in this book had no spark for me and I felt like both of them had interests not personalities.
Settings and secondary characters were hardly touched on which contributed to the one dimensional feel
It was a good read. I was hooked to this book from the very beginning. The author has started this book in an amazing way. I always lack to build my interest in a book in the beginning but believe me, I loved the starting of this book as well.
Book Review: What happens when you feel like someone is stalking you, and it turns out to be your stalker? What happens when you question you student and he accepts that he is in fact stalking you? What happens when the answer leaves you in a shock? But, what if you stalker is a handsome guy, who is definitely somewhat your age? But, what if the other side of your brain warns you because first, he is your student and second of all, he is stalking you? What happens when your best friend installs a dating app on your phone? What happens when you go out on a date and calls your date back home? What happens when you start making out but you don't feel anything? What happens when all you have on your mind is your student? What happens the next day, you get to know your date is dead? What happens when you get to know he overdosed himself on drug? Is that actually the case or is there something more to it?
Tropes & T/Ws: >> Dark romance >> Student x teacher >> St@lker romance >> Secret identity >> Murder / Torture >> M@sked men >> M@sk play / Kidn@pping kink >> Dismemberment >> CNC / Pinning >> Somno / Edg!ng >> Child abuse / Cheating (not b/w MCs) >> Possessive/obsessive hero >> Primal play / Voyeurism >> Unh!nged MMC / Sassy FMC >> touch her and I’ll unalive you >> Ends on a cliff-hanger
If you like a book with a reverse teacher x student tropes where the FMC is sassy. Do read this book.
If you are looking for a dark romance where her masked stalker kills for her, loves only her, and buys her her entire TBR, this is for you. Harmony did a great job at tying so many things together throughout. I loved seeing little details make a huge impact in the end. Very fast-paced with good spice added in.
🔪 masked stalker mmc 🔪 mystery 🔪 touch her and die 🔪 he falls first 🔪 sarcastic FMC 🔪 🌶🌶🌶🌶
check tws, your mental health matters
quote: “No one will ever keep me from you, muse. Including you. Even if you broke my legs, I would crawl to you.”
He is an author, a stalker and a serial unaliver 🤔 he is also devoted to our FMC, to the point of obsession. There’s a lot of back n forth with the pair, they both have a past that defines their active parts to build a relationship. Not too mention the fact he will will delete anyone who touches her 🤣
The slowest of slow burns. Definitely Harmony’s darkest book and I loved every second of it. This is pretty much every book girlies dream, a masked author who stalks her and is obsessed. Where can I get one? There is so many good one liners in here that I just can’t get over. Run me book 2!
***ARC REVIEW*** Name: Her Saint Author: Harmony West Rate: 5 🌟
~ATTENTION Book Friends!!! When I tell you this author won’t let you down… She won’t… She is one of the authors that I have been with since I started my BookTok journey… Her books are just addicting, her writing is perfect… But this is her first Duet, and I sure can’t wait to read the next book to this duet…
~If you enjoy or are looking for them stalker vibes then Her Saint it’s perfect for you!!! This book is HOT! I enjoy reading this type of read. The two main characters are a lot… and not in a bad way!!! Briar she is an independent woman that just wants to be an instructor for the MFA program... But for right now she is just an assistance… Until Saint!!! Oh Saint… This man right here… Ufff… Let’s just say his name don’t give him any justice!!! The spice in this book will not disappoint… matter fact the whole story will not disappoint.
i think this is my third? second? time reading this and oh my goddd, saint de haas will forever be one of my favorite mmcs.
he’s THE definition of obsessed and this man is so in love with her. he’s already planning their wedding and calling her his cutie wife 😩😩
🤍 professor x student 🤍 secret identity 🤍 he’s her favorite author 🤭 🤍 st@lker
favorite quotes:
Everything I do is to make your life better, to make you happy. I assure you, someday you’ll see that. You’ll see that I live for you, because I am nothing without you.”
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“No one will ever keep me from you, muse. Including you. Even if you broke my legs, I would crawl to you.”
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Briar Shea is well and truly mine. She might as well change her last name to de Haas now. She’s certainly already Briar de Haas in my mind
✨I received an arc for an honest review. These opinions are my own✨
Oh this book is absolutely unhinged and delicious. An obsessed and protective masked man who is a romance author?! Could Saint be more perfect? After everything he’s been through as a child, he deserves so much. As much as Briar tries to fight it, she’s just as unhinged. You can actually feel her fighting against herself, albeit it’s very fair considering the situation, but deep down she knows what she wants and Saint knows it too.
I absolutely flew through this book, I could not put it down. I’m already bouncing in my seat for more of their story, I cannot wait for more!!
Saint is my fav all time morally grey book boyfriend I don't care what anyone else says... Omg I’m obsessed with this. Saint 🫶🏻
“You don’t have to constantly prove yourself to everyone, you know. The value people put on your work doesn’t reflect on you as a person."
“So if you don’t believe in love, why do you read all those romance books?” “Because it’s a fantasy. Reading about a fantasy is fun, but you know it’s not reality.”
"To keep writing, to finish my book, I need more of her. All of her."
"All I want is to protect her, keep her, love her, worship her."
“So did you buy me a new book then?” Sarcasm drips from her every word. I flash her a wicked grin. ���I bought you every book.”
“I would never do that to you,” I assure her. Briar’s head tilts, brows scrunching. “Do what?” “Cheat on you. Abandon you. Make you question my love for you.”
"Everything I do is to make your life better, to make you happy. I assure you, someday you’ll see that. You’ll see that I live for you, because I am nothing without you.”"
“I would never force you to do anything. But I would ask you what it is you’re really afraid of—being hurt by me, or falling in love with me?”
This book follows Briar, an aspiring novelist, and Saint, a novelist who enlists in a writing class in hopes of finding his "muse" and overcoming his writer's block.
As much as this book has dark themes, I found it surprisingly amusing. While Briar has trauma and is forced to deal with situations out of her control (stalking, SA, etc.), she is surprisingly feisty and stands her ground when she's able. There is some comic relief between her and Saint after the Stalking begins that I really liked as well!
Although it took me a minute to warm up to Saint, once his past was addressed, I couldn't help but warm my heart to him.
Will definitely be reading the duet when available!
The FMC really bugs me. The author is clearly a confused feminist as they wrote an FMC who mentions old white men and ladies having power and not needing men, but wrote a character whose attracted to her stalker. He does whatever he wants, breaks into her house, touches her, kisses her, puts cameras in her room. And the FMC is like a ditzy “I don’t like this, but I’m so horny so okay” like then shut up about girl power if you like it so much.
Not a dark romance. After I DNF I thought I could skip ahead to smut to redeem the novel and it was not it. Not dark. Stalker romance does not mean dark romance. Even as a stalker romance this isn’t good. He spills his traumatic past to her the first time they have a real conversation.
The dialogue is cringy. This book is just not it. Don’t waste your time if you’re a fan of stalker or dark romance.