The Saint By Kelsey Clayton ◆

, written by USA Today bestselling author Kelsey Clayton, is a New Adult dark romance novel released on April 22, 2020 . It serves as the second standalone installment in the Haven Grace Prep series and centers on the intense "opposites attract" relationship between a high school bad boy and a straight-A valedictorian. Plot Overview & Main Characters

: A "good girl" and valedictorian candidate at Haven Grace Prep, a private school for the elite. Despite her perfect reputation and acceptance into four Ivy League universities, she feels trapped by expectations and seeks to "live a little". The Saint by Kelsey Clayton

The story follows the collision of two starkly different worlds in North Haven: , written by USA Today bestselling author Kelsey

: A student at the rival North Haven High, known as the town's resident bad boy with a juvenile record and a difficult past. He is described as "sexy-as-sin" but dangerous, often involved in illegal dealings and "the wrong side of the tracks". Despite her perfect reputation and acceptance into four

The novel is widely categorized by readers on platforms like Goodreads and StoryGraph as a featuring several popular tropes: The Saint (Haven Grace Prep, #2) by Kelsey Clayton

Their paths cross because Delaney’s twin sister, Tessa, is dating Knox's friend. Though they initially clash through bickering and mutual disdain, a deep attraction pulls them together. Knox attempts to push Delaney away to protect her from his dark world, but she is determined to "get under his armor" and understand the man beneath the rough exterior. Key Themes & Tropes