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2.5🌶️

Donna never fails to bring all the feels with her writing, and No Saint was just that. Filled with tropes such as billionaire romance, age gap, marriage of convenience, opposites attract and one bed.. I was hook, link and sinker for this! 🪝🥹

Mila has one shot to make this right, if she wants to save her wedding planning business. She's managed to bag organising one of the biggest weddings of the year - Evie and Oliver's, and is determined to make it perfect for them. However, when the bride and groom break the news that the papz are onto them and they won't be marrying here (yet), they make an offer Mila can't refuse.

For the past few months, Fin can't seem to get the woman who has routinely plagued his thoughts out of his head. When Oliver and Evie asks him to "fake-get-married" on behalf of them, he thinks they've gone crazy... But when he realises wedding planner Mila has been asked to take the brides position and which she's agreed, Fin doesn't hesitate, especially if it means getting to call his dream woman "his wife" 🤭👀

In all seriousness, I did NOT expect playboy Fin to be a cinnamon roll nor a simp, who had the total hots for his "fake" wife, Mila. But man, once we got to know him, my views changed as there was not a thing that man wouldn't do for her!
Mila on the other hand has sworn off men and romance, especially after her recent heartbreak left her blindsided. Mila is especially hesitant over Fin, how she doesn't believe someone like him would settle down for her, especially with his notoriety playboy status. But like two attracting magnets, their chemistry was undoubtedly HAWT🔥🥵, in which they just couldn't keep their hands off each other 🤭
Despite Mila pushing back at every turn, Fin never gave up on her and showed her if she could just take the leap of faith with him, she would truly know what it felt like to be really loved 😍❤️

Thank you to Donna, Montlake and Netgalley for the eARC, in exchange for an honest review 🫶🏼

Quick Summary: A marriage of convenience romance

My Review: No Saint by Donna Alam is book #2 in the My Kind of Hero series. It is scheduled for release on 2/25/25.

About the Book: "He steals hearts left and right. Hers is the first one he wants to keep..."

In My Own Words: A wealthy businessman meets the woman of his dreams while in a precarious situation. It proved to be unforgettable on many levels.

My Final Say: Color me happy with this romance! I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was funny. It was sweet. The leads had great chemistry. The friend group was interesting. The grandmother was endearing. The ex got everything he deserved. All in all, it was very entertaining. Although the book started a bit slow, once it picked up, it was full speed ahead.

My Wish: I would love to hear this as an audiobook.

Other: Readers who enjoy age gap relationships, marriages of convenience, hookup to honeymoon scenarios, and opposites attract couples will like this one.

Rating:4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Re-read: Yes
Status/Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cover: +

Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (Montlake), and to NetGalley. Thank you granting access to a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest critique. It was a pleasure to review this novel. I am grateful for the opportunity. I look forward to acquainting myself with other books in this series.

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This was a spicy read. Fin is a horny guy, I love it.
Mila is going through tough times and when the couple whose wedding she has planned asks her to be a decoy, for money, she can't refuse.
The next morning, she realizes she may have made a mistake. She is actually married! Now she has 6 days in paradise with the last person she thinks would even want her.
The ending was great though I was surprised by Fin’s reaction.
I enjoyed this author and will be checking out more of her books!
Thanks Donna A. and NetGalley for the opportunity to read the ARC for this book!

ARC Review of No Saint by Donna Alam
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A romance for those who need a little choas. Perfect out of this world crazy, tons of banter, orgasmic silliness and betrayals.

Your MFC and FMC from totally different worlds collide together. Talk about an awkward reunion with 'familiar' tension and vibes.
Fin is your hotty-dream-boat and fantasy magnet who can charm his way into getting what he wants, while Mina is a girl fighting to keep her work and life afloat even when she's drowning in stress.
When their friends have a situation and need a favour for them to escape the media, they ask one simple thing...that has both Mila and Fin dragging their jaws off the floor.

Tons of sexual tension, one liners and jabs from the first few chapters. With POVs from both Fin and Mila, we are taken on a view of their relationship from both sides, seeing how they view each other and their 'marriage'. They get to know eachother from likes, dislikes, difficult pasts with love, families, humour and fun full names.
A funny and steamy read, part of a series but can be read as a singular book as well.

This had me giggling from start to finish. The mmc said the funniest things and had a whole list of nicknames for Mila.

Billionaire playboy and wedding planner accidentally get married. I really enjoyed the way Fin was head over heels from the first meeting and would do anything for her.

This books has something for everyone. Fake dating, accidental marriage, billionaire romance and close proximity. Would definitely recommend!

He really is no saint...

Mila feels like a lamb, led astray by the big bad wolf.
Mila first got to know Fin in a closet, with a bottle of champagne and plenty of tongue.
Then later, she officially meets Fin, the best man who she is faking it until she wakes up wed, with very real signatures on a very real wedding certificate.
These two spend plenty of time making out and hooking up but not too much getting to know each other.

This was quite a fun and upbeat book with a lot of wit and banter between Fin and Mila.
The blurb short version
She's a wedding planner recently single and almost broke. He's a billionaire. When the bride his friend needs to change her wedding location and requires a fake couple in her place she asks Fin and Mila, of course for a fee to Mila. How can she resist and she and Fin have history albeit short.
Overall the book imo is well written with great and stimulating dialogue and hilarious in places. Mila is strong and fiercely independent and he's totally smitten with her, a real cinnamon roll man, what's not to like.
The romance was not overtaken by the amount of steamy scenes, which can often happen, so that was refreshing.
Whilst I was reading it, I wondered why I hadn't read this author before. Her timing for humor is brilliant and the pace was steady no slow burn here either.
Not too much angst either although I did want to shake Mila at times. That shows that the author is able to evoke emotion in the reader.
I really enjoyed the book and hope it does really well.
Kerry Kennedy Author

I really wanted to love No Saint. The premise had so much potential with a fake wedding, a surprise marriage, and a swoon-worthy best man with a mysterious past, but everything after the set-up didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The biggest issue? The lack of actual connection between Fin and Mila. Their communication skills were practically nonexistent, making it hard to root for their relationship. At times, I found myself rereading sections just to figure out why Mila was mad this time. The backstories, which could have added depth, were glossed over, making the emotional stakes feel shallow. Other than a few instances that showed a whisper of chemistry, I mostly saw a lot of arguing and avoidance mixed with sex that started feeling like filler instead of moving the story forward.

There were some fun and interesting moments sprinkled throughout, and I did enjoy the overall concept. If you have a higher tolerance for character-caused angst and miscommunication than I do, then this might be a great read for you.

This book was silly and fun and light hearted. The MMC, Finn was ridiculous and I don’t think I should be read as a stand-alone as I never got the full details of how they actually met and what point there was in Adam?
It was fun overall with some laugh out loud moments and some real smutty moments as well! Thank you NetGalley for letting me read and review.

No Saint by Donna Alam. An ARC from Montlake Publishers and @netgalley.
Publication date: 25th February 2025.
Genre: Fiction/Adult Romance.

It is a steamy romance story, quite obvious from the Cover. The story is about a wedding planner - Mila, who had to take the place of the Bride and pretend to marry the Groom's best man and friend - Fin DeWitt so the real couple can escape media scrutiny and paparazzi, and go get married quietly at an undisclosed location. The Best man is not a total stranger to Mila as they had met some months earlier in a closet at a wedding when Mila was dealing with a heartbreak from her lying and cheating fiancé and Fin kisses away the worst day of her life.

Their lifestyles are worlds apart - Fin is a wealthy man with loads of admirers and Mila is struggling to make ends meet, get her wedding planning business back on track and also earn enough to pay for health care services for her grandma who is suffering from dementia.

As the days go by, the lines between a pretend wedding and a real one gets blurred and Fin is determined to break down the walls put up by Mila.

It is an easy to read instant love story, book 2 of the book series - My Kind of Hero Book series but can be read as a stand alone and I enjoyed it.

A 7.5/10 for me. Thanks to the publishers - Montlake and @netgalley for an advanced readers' copy. All opinions expressed are mine.

This was a fun and steamy romance with great characters and hilarious moments! The story follows a wedding planner who unexpectedly ends up fake-married to the best man, Fin DeWitt—Mr. Sin-in-a-Suit himself. Their chemistry is undeniable, making for a slow burn at times and sizzling interactions at others.

I loved the banter between the characters, which kept the story engaging and lighthearted, even with the emotional moments. The mix of romance, humor, and unexpected twists made this an entertaining read. Fin was the perfect mix of charm and mystery, and the heroine was strong and likable. Their relationship felt natural, with plenty of tension and sweet moments.

Overall, No Saint is a delightful romance with humor, heart, and heat. If you enjoy fake marriage tropes with great character interactions and a dash of chaos, this book is definitely worth reading!

this was my first Donna Alam novel and won't be my last. Very easy novel to read and the banter and chemistry between the two main characters was written extremely well. If you love the Fake Marriage trope this one won't disappoint

3.2 stars

I had high expectations for No Saint as I am a fan of Donna Alam, but I don't feel the book really lived up to them. Mila and Fin were okay main characters, but I didn't buy their love story and I thought he fell to quick and her internal monologue was exhausting to read. I just can't recommend and give this book only 2 stars. I finished the book and that is many hours I would like to have back to read something I actually enjoyed.

I listened to "no saint" as an Audiobook. At first, I was hooked because it was easy to listen to while keeping up with my tasks. After a while though, it was too much of an instant-love story for me which made me think twice about it and if I really want to continue. In the end, I stopped around the 60% mark because it really was not for me. Don't get me wrong, I didn't mind the characters on its own, the fmc was tough but a little bit annoying and the mmc was, well, he was just there. maybe I would've liked it better if I would've read it instead, I don't know.

After meeting Fin on a one-night encounter, Mila is shocked to see him again at one of the weddings she is working as a wedding planner. When the couple whom Mila is planning the wedding for are found by the paparazzi, they ask Mila and Fin to pretend to marry in order to allow them to marry in peace. Mila and Fin agree but during the week of their pretend honeymoon they both realise they may have real feelings for one another.

The chemistry between Mila and Fin is off the charts but Fin is able to see that Mila has trust issues and has been hurt in the past. I loved reading how Fin made Mila see herself as the beautiful Queen she is!

Donna Alam’s No Saint is a fast-paced, steamy read with just the right mix of tension and romance. The writing is smooth and engaging, making it easy to get lost in the story. The chemistry between the characters is strong, and Alam does a great job balancing the emotional depth with the spice.

What sets this book apart is how it keeps you hooked—not just with the romance but with the humorous tone. There’s enough drama to keep things interesting without feeling over the top. If you enjoy a romance with spice, No Saint is definitely worth picking up.

This is the first Donna Alam book I have read and I really enjoyed it. I didn’t realise this was part of a series so I’ll need to go back and read book 1 although I don’t feel like I missed anything important for me to be able to enjoy this book. This was nice and spicy and I loved the banter between mila and fin I laughed out loud a lot! This is a fake marriage, only one bed, billionaire romance. I’m looking forward to learning more about Matt in the next book as he caught my attention in this one.

Honestly, I felt like I knew the book's ending before it happened. I was hoping for a little more suspense in the "will they, won't they" scenario. While Mila's constant self-deprecation was somewhat relatable, it felt a tad overdone after a while.

This is a sizzling romance with an unconventional twist. Wedding planner Mila agrees to pose as a fake bride to help a client avoid tabloid exposure, only to discover that her pretend groom is Fin DeWitt—the man she hasn’t been able to forget since their steamy encounter months ago.

As their charade unfolds, Mila and Fin share undeniable chemistry, witty banter, and emotional vulnerability, making their connection feel both electric and authentic. While the plot follows some predictable beats, the characters’ depth and growth keep the story engaging. With passion, humor, and heart, No Saint is a perfect romance for a rainy day—or any day.

Donna Alam’s No Saint delivers a sizzling romance that begins with an unconventional twist. Wedding planner Mila agrees to pose as a decoy bride to help a client evade the press, only to find herself entangled with the charismatic best man, Fin DeWitt—a man who once turned her worst day around with a single kiss. Their faux union takes an unexpected turn when they wake up legally married, blurring the lines between pretense and reality. As they navigate their accidental marriage, the chemistry between Mila and Fin becomes undeniable, leading to a passionate and heartfelt journey. Alam crafts a story filled with witty banter, steamy encounters, and the complexities of unexpected love, making No Saint a compelling read for romance enthusiasts.