Is it possible to expose Chicago’s hottest player—without getting played?

This is the story I've been waiting for all my life, and its name is Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint. Don’t be fooled by that last name though. There’s nothing holy about the man except the hell his parties raise. The hottest entrepreneur Chicago has ever known, he’s a man’s man with too much money to spend and too many women vying for his attention.

Mysterious. Privileged. Legendary. His entire life he’s been surrounded by the press as they dig for tidbits to see if his fairytale life is for real or all mirrors and social media lies. Since he hit the scene, his secrets have been his and his alone to keep. And that’s where I come in.

Assigned to investigate Saint and reveal his elusive personality, I’m determined to make him the story that will change my career.

But I never imagined he would change my life. Bit by bit, I start to wonder if I'm the one discovering him...or if he's uncovering me.

What happens when the man they call Saint, makes you want to sin?

the characters

Jennifer:

Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint – (really 4 names?!) is a rich, playboy, businessman. Uber sexy of course, stand-offish and a manwhore. There’s nothing special about Saint that makes him stand out from other guys in this romance troupe.

Rachel Livingston – magazine reporter assigned to get to know Saint for an exposé article. But there’s not much article writing or time at Rachel’s job. I thought if Rachel is a virgin I’m going to stop listening. She’s not but she’s very close. Why can’t we get a girl that’s just as experienced as the guy? Double standard?

Jonetta:

Malcolm – I agree, Jennifer. Without his POV, he comes across (through Rachel’s eyes) as pretty ordinary but with a lot of money and vapid fans.

Rachel – I wondered for a time, too, whether she was a virgin or not. We get mixed messages…no experience with men but she’s obviously had some with somebody because she wasn’t inexperienced when it came to sex. And, the fate of an entire magazine resting on her inexperienced shoulders? Lost me from the start.

the romance

Jennifer: I don’t really feel like there was much of a romance between Rachel and Saint. More of a lust. That may change in the next novel. But at least Malcolm didn’t come off at a big stalker like most the guys in these kinds of novels.

Jonetta: What romance? Saint only notices her because she doesn’t fawn over him like his other girl fans do but she still hero worships him. I couldn’t figure out what kept him attracted to her other than physical and she didn’t want anything from him. Maybe that was enough for him but not for me to buy in.

the plot

Jennifer: A Rise and Repeat plot… rich, sexy and whorish guy. Inexperienced, naïve chick. But something that was different (for me) was the angle at why they met. Manwhore reminded me of a dirty and not as fun version of the 2003 movie, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. I would have enjoyed more if see saw Rachel with her friends and work more or at all really. I’m a little bored with romances where the woman is swallowed up by the guy’s life. I want a balance.

Jonetta: I thought it had an excellent premise, just not executed well because of the weak romance. There weren’t enough compromising situations to create tension (work interfering with the relationship). And, I began to lose respect for Rachel when it became clear her ethics were compromised. Too little too late and I had no one else to like. His friends came across like sleazy frat boys and her friend, Gina, came across like a seriously scorned young woman. I did kind of like her friend Wynn but she wasn’t given much page time.

the cliffhanger

Jennifer: You’ve got to be fucking kidding me! The last 40 minutes of the audio was the best part. FINALLY getting interesting and then that… that… that… cliffhanger.

Jonetta: Grrrr….I had no idea this would be a serial when I grabbed the book, let alone have a cliffhanger. So, I’m annoyed. There wasn’t a need for one, especially since there wasn’t this great romance. Neither acknowledged their relationship was anything more than “casual” so why put the readers through this kind of ending?

will you continue?

Jennifer:  Yes but only because of that cliffhanger. I really hope the sequel is more interesting and we get some of Saint’s POV. If not, I may not finish it.

Jonetta: Yes *she says grudgingly*. I’ve come this far but I may only read until the cliffhanger is resolved.

grace grant’s narration

Jennifer: I love Grace’s work on the Beautiful Bastard series and she’s the reason I requested Manwhore on audio. I wasn’t even going to read it but when I saw Grace was the narrator I knew I had to give it a try. Grace Grant is quickly becoming one of my favorite narrators. But there were parts that even Grace couldn’t keep my attention. I think what would have made it better if we got some scenes from Saints’ POV.

Jonetta: I had a different experience but it might be because I didn’t think Rachel was well developed and it was reinforced by the narration. I also didn’t like her version of Saint…he sounded…well, dull minded.

Jennifer’s rating: 2.5 stars

Jonetta’s rating: 3 stars