Ruthless Savior By Julia Sykes Apr 2026

: Both characters deal with "deep-rooted hurt" and previous abusive relationships. Reader Reception

The conflict begins when Marisol betrays Raul by attempting to escape the cartel. Raul hunts her down, recaptures her, and decides to claim her for himself as punishment. While Marisol loathes her captivity, she finds herself drawn to Raul's possessive nature. The tension escalates when an abusive figure from Marisol's past returns, forcing Raul to act as her "savior" to keep her safe. Ruthless Savior by Julia Sykes

: A "pretty, fragile" woman dealing with past trauma. Despite her sweet and pure nature, she is defiant and attempts to escape her life in the cartel. Themes & Tropes : Both characters deal with "deep-rooted hurt" and

: A possessive, protective antihero and cartel enforcer. He is described as a "ruthless man" who uses his darkness to protect what he considers his. While Marisol loathes her captivity, she finds herself

: Some readers found the story "sweet and enjoyable" but noted it was slightly less dark than earlier books in the series, such as Captive .

: The book holds approximately a 4.2-star rating on Goodreads .

: As a dark romance, it contains themes of kidnapping, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content (rated 4/5 or 5/5 for "spice"). Stealing Beauty by Julia Sykes - Romance.io