beautifully written psychopath

I think this book was brilliant. Let me start off by saying it wasn't quite as dark or quite as spicy as I thought it would be, but I'm still obsessed. The plot was refreshing and new. The characters were so well written and had so much depth... or rather lack of (let me explain). Cole is a serial killer who has a hard time feeling real emotion and instead mimics it. I think Sophie's writing was impeccable here because his thought process read as slow, methodical, and without emotion. His dialogue when he was mimicking emotion, flowed naturally. It was so beautifully researched and written it impressed me greatly. His attention to detail, his precision, his need for control and order, and obsessive behaviors read flawlessly into his dynamic character. The romance builds slow, but I think anything other than this pace would not be realistic to the situation.

Read if you love obsessive slightly unhinged heroes who also double as a serial killer living amongst society. If you need well written books and unique plots this book is phenomenal! I can't wait to read the second one!

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A different take on the darker side

What a different take on dark romance. I enjoy this author’s stories. They are full of dark, forbidden, unusual and steamy pages. This one is no exception. A serial murderer. Yikes I thought! Not gonna go there but alas I did because I enjoy her daring stories. I was not disappointed. The story is riveting and a bit darker than my normal one but I still kept going to see if she could change my mind.

I did listen to this on audio. Lee Daniels and Jeffrey Holz did an amazing job narrating. I am starting the second book now!

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Extremely Dark!

This is the first book in the Sinners Duet, an extremely dark, and steamy serial killer romance. This is an explosive introduction to Cole and Mara's story. The story is raw, intense, dark, steamy, filled with danger, suspense, and twists and turns. Cole is such an enigmatic character. Mara is a fantastic character, reckless, and a strong survivor. Her past is heartbreaking. Shaw is ruthless, and very dangerous. The writing is unique, and enthralling. Lee Daniels and Jeffrey Holz did an outstanding job with the narration. Looking forward to listening to There Is No Devil, the second part in the duet. If you like very dark romance, this one is for you. #TheFlock

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Wow, this story is so different! 4-4.5 ✨

I had been eyeing up this duet for awhile but had no clue what it was about haha. I was shocked how it started off with a such a bang! I was entranced from the onset. I really enjoyed this main character, she was so strong but also not at the same time. She did have her "what are you doing" moments where I was shaking my head but she was so intuitive/could figure our Cole when no one else could. She was so observant and could put things together because of her life up til then and the masks that Cole shedded when he was with her, the longer he was with her.

While I was listening my brain kept going to like criminal minds, I used to watch that religiously hahaha. I was intrigued by the relationship between the 2 serial killers, the rivalry and everything. I liked that we didnt get to see a ton of deaths from one of them, it would have made it tough for me to continue on I think (smart move by one of my favorite authors). I liked that art was weaved so much in this story, esp with that murder in the beginning. I hope he tells her because I want to see her reaction to how he actually made that sculpture haha. I knew shaw was gonna hit close to home for our leading lady, and appreciated the author with all the symbolism and connection with art pieces. I don't want to give stuff away but its a nice mind game! I really really loved the art in this book. The way the author got us in the heads of these artists, seeing them work was brilliant. I love the artsy characters and being able to see this side was really cool and the author did a great job bringing the art to life in my head.

I think for me because I didnt connect with Cole as much (I really think its because of who he is, I mean its tough to fall for a serial killer when you think about it haha). I think its just the nature of this story, nothing against the author at all. I would give this gripping tale a 4-4.5 stars, really good, really different than anything I have ever read or listened to before.

Narration was done well by both narrators. I really enjoyed the female narrator, I don't think I have listened to her before but I 100% will in the future. I am so glad both books of the duet were available on audio because they made the story so gripping with their narration I needed to know how things ended! The male narrator did a good job with the rollercoaster of reactions from Cole. How detached he could be, the anger, the obsessive behaviors, sometimes super creepy moments...all done so well. 5/5 for the narration from me, great choices for the narrators, they really help elevate this story and bring this plot and characters to life ❤️

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Whoa

Sophie Lark is an exceptional author. I have read AND listened to her books. ALL OF THEM. She never disappoints. This book/duet is the hardest for me to wrap my head around. It is dark. This is definitely an original storyline. At least for me. The twists blow my mind. I still cannot decide if I like the characters, but I don't dislike them. The ending is sizzling. On to listening to the next book for the conclusion!

Lee Daniels and Jeffrey Holz are excellent narrators. Their voices are perfect for the characters. They have brought this book to life. Their performances are PERFECT.

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Love this book

Ahhhhhh!!! I am freaking in love with Sophie's books and always eagerly await the next work of art. This is book #1 in the Sinners Duet and you are in for treat. A deliciously written serial killer romance that you do not want to miss.
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Dark romance that delivers!

There are No Saints is the first book in Sophie Lark’s Sinners duet and I have been absolutely obsessed with the cover for this (the original with the couple on it) since it came out! When the audios for this series was released I knew it was time to dive in, since I just love a Sophie Lark audio binge.

This is a dark romance with serial killers (the hero and his rival), artists, cat and mouse vibes, stalking, San Francisco art scene setting, obsession, and this dance around one another between the hero and the heroine. Cole is a rich, successful artist who becomes a sort of mentor to Mara, a broke and struggling artist. Cole is also a serial killer who is so intrigued by Mara and can’t stay away from her. The way she brings our emotions in him and feelings he’s never felt. He’s a character who has always been very deliberate but this girl is throwing him off his game. Mara is a strong heroine who has a lot going on from her childhood.

The chemistry these two have right from the start is so apparent and I loved seeing it. The story pulled me in immediately and I binged it in a day. I enjoyed how both Cole and Mara are intrigued by one another and can’t stay away. I am one who loves a duet and I think the pacing in this was done super well, I can’t wait to jump into the second book and find out more about this journey. I feel like I won’t fully know how I feel about this story as a whole until I finish that, but so far so good!

Dark and Twisted!

This book was very different from any other Sophie Lark book I have listened to before. It had an original storyline that was dark and twisted featuring two serial killers who hate each other and an art student who happens to catch their eye. This book had me on the edge of my seat from the beginning to the end. It is intense, captivating and deadly. I can't wait to see how this story ends in the next book. Lee Daniels and Jeffrey Holz both did an amazing job bringing this story to life.
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not for me

Not the kind of reading for me, had to end at chapter 7. Should have ended sooner.

Very dark, but well narrated.

If you already know what the story is about, I won’t belabor it. The narrators here are very good and they definitely bring the characters to life. Part of me would have liked if the music from the book was integrated, but that would have probably cost a fortune. It’s just hard to listen to the audio and the music at the same time.