Flora Reviews... Her Fallen Angel (Her Angel Series Book 2) By Felicity Heaton

Her Fallen Angel (Her Angel Romance Series Book 2)

by Felicity Heaton

https:/www.goodreads.com/book/show/9529833-her-fallen-angel

My Goodreads Rating – 3 Stars

Read in December 2014

…My Review in a Nutshell.

This is a novella within Felicity Heaton’s Her Angel romance series.  It is a tale of righting a wrong, resisting temptation and fighting forbidden hungers but underlining it all it is a love story.

Her Fallen Angel is the second book of the series but can be read as a standalone story; you don’t need to read the other books in the series to enjoy this one. I downloaded this 96 page book to my Kindle because it was only 99p on Amazon UK and I’d already read other books by the same author and really enjoyed them.

...So what’s this book about?

Lukas is an angel accused of a crime he didn’t commit, he’s been cast out of Heaven, sentenced to live in the mortal world and not allowed to fly. For three years, he’s searched for a way to prove his innocence, and for three years, his only reprieve from his pain has been a beautiful mortal female, Annelie.

Annelie fell for Lukas the moment he walked into the pub she worked in. The tall, sensual blonde sets her heart on fire with his stunning green eyes, wicked smile and unwavering ability to listen to her woes.

When alcohol finally weakens the barriers one night, a single heated kiss allows both Annelie and Lukas to enact the passion that’s been simmering below the surface, but in the cold light of day can a mortal really have a relationship with an angel?

 ...So, what did I like about it?

I love Felicity Heaton’s writing style, the way she makes the most explicit sexual scenes very romantic – I think she’s a very talented writer.  For me, a story is only really erotic if I’m emotionally connected to the characters involved, Ms Heaton gives her characters such depth that they become real, even in these novellas. As always, this story made me chuckle, shed a tear and keep me wondering if Lukas was going to be able to prove his innocence. Of course, I got caught up with the shenanigans (who wouldn’t *blush*) but the tender insights into both Lukas and Annelie’s doubts and the growth of their trust in each other’s love was heart-warming to read.

...So, ummm, was there anything I disliked about it?

Well, not “disliked” but I found that my religious beliefs and faith meant that I found it tricky to relate to Annelie’s dilemma about “loving an Angel” and “going to Hell” for her feelings for Lukas, the whole Angel fantasy romance is new to me and not really something that I personally fantasize about.

...So, basically what I’m saying is...

I really enjoyed this angelic novella. It was a nice read that made me smile, cry and feel all warm & fuzzy inside with well written erotic thrills, fight scenes and tons of romantic gestures.

Flora Reviews... Her Dark Angel (Her Angel Series Book 1) By Felicity Heaton

Dark Angel (Her Angel Romance Series Book 1)

by Felicity Heaton

https:/www.goodreads.com/book/show/9180599-her-dark-angel

My Goodreads Rating – 4 Stars

Read in October 2013

…My Review in a Nutshell.

This is a novella within Felicity Heaton’s Her Angel romance series.  It is a tale of revenge, temptation and forbidden hungers but underlining it all it is a love story.

Her Dark Angel is the first of the series but can be read as a standalone story; you don’t need to read the next books in the series to enjoy this one. I downloaded this 96 page book to my Kindle because it was free on Amazon UK and I’d already read other books by the same author and really enjoyed them.

...So what’s this story about?

Apollyon is a warrior and “The Angel of Death” whose job it is to guard the pit of Hell making sure that the Devil doesn’t escape.  He’s been alone in Hell doing his duty for centuries; bored and longing for the pleasures of flying & fighting.  When he senses someone calling him, he seizes his chance for freedom but soon discovers the call comes from a beautiful woman he has watched over from Hell, a woman who awakens the darkest desires of his heart.

Serenity is a witch living in Paris who casts a simple vengeance spell to get revenge on her ex-boyfriend in an attempt to mend her broken heart. She is shocked when the wickedly sensual black-winged Angel of Death shows up offering to obey her and give her revenge.

...So, what did I like about it?

I love Felicity Heaton’s writing style, the way she makes even the most explicit sexual scenes feel romantic – I think she’s a very talented writer.  For me, a story is only really erotic if I’m emotionally connected to the characters involved, Ms Heaton gives her characters such depth that they become real, even in these short novellas. As always, this story was a page turner and I enjoyed reading it. Of course, I got caught up with the shenanigans (who wouldn’t *blush*) but the tender insights into Apollyon and Serenity’s insecurities and the growth of their trust and love were beautiful to read.

...So, ummm, was there anything I disliked about it?

Well, not “disliked” but I found that my religious beliefs and faith meant that I found it tricky to relate to Serenity’s dilemma about “loving an Angel” and “going to Hell” for her feelings for Apollyon, the whole Angel fantasy romance is new to me and not really something that I personally fantasize about.

...So, basically what I’m saying is...

I really enjoyed this romantic novella. It was a nice quick read that made me smile, cry and feel all warm & fuzzy inside with well written erotic thrills, testosterone filled scrapes and heaps of romantic gestures.

Flora Reviews.... Forever Charmed (Halloween LaVeau Series Book 1) by Rose Pressey

Read: 21^st-23^rd November 2014

My Goodreads rating - 2 Stars - It was OK.

So I really liked the premise of this book; our main character is a second-rate witch called Halloween LaVeau (although she prefers Hallie, well wouldn’t you?!), who’s inherited a mansion from her Great Aunt that she’s trying to turn into a Bed & Breakfast. She finds a book hidden in the attic that’s written in some strange language, she reanimates a ghost and there are two amazingly handsome men Nicolas Marcos and Liam Rankin who just happen to turn up wanting to stay! Great, I do enjoy paranormal romance books with a bit of fun and mystery!

I downloaded this because it was cheap and had a good number of 4 or 5 star ratings on Amazon and the Goodreads website. I’ve enjoyed reading the Jolie Wilkins series by H.P. Mallory and “Haunted on Bourbon Street” by Deanna Chase was expecting something similar but it didn’t quite live up to my expectations.

Now you need to know that I’m in my early 40’s and I don't have the patience for YA novels; their characters full of angst, relationship naivety, a MC’s inability to see the bigger picture,  "read between the lines" or know that the world isn’t just black & white,  good or evil but a myriad shades of complex grey.

Hallie was a very frustrating character for me, she felt like a teenager or pre-teen most of the time when in reality she was supposed to be 28 years old. In fact most characters in this story were rather frustrating in one way of another and lacked the depth I was hoping for.

...So, basically what I’m saying is...

So, although I realised that this book wasn’t going to live up to all my expectations after the first couple of chapters, I did generally enjoy the story. I tried to let it just wash over me as I was reading and simply enjoy the ride. Sadly, I didn’t engage enough in Hallie, Nicolas or Liam enough to want to read the next book but this one did make me laugh out loud a few times. However, as it has received some 5 star reviews from other Goodreads readers obviously it ticks all the boxes for some people.


Find it on my Goodreads bookshelves: contemporary-paranormal, young-adult-teen