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From Ashes To Flame
Archer thought he'd have the fairytale life with the man of his dreams, until those dreams were torn from him by hateful words and a heart that didn't have the will to go on beating. He lost the man he loved, the man he'd been ready to make life's biggest commitment to, and Archer was left a broken, empty shell….
Until Phoenix came along and saved him.
Life started looking up for Archer. An angel had pulled him from the abyss and renewed his world, gave him hope and a new lease on life. But again, fate was cruel and Heaven's guard wanted to take his savior away. Only through the cruelest, most rigorous trials could Archer possibly see his angel again. Will they both be strong enough to survive?
Until Phoenix came along and saved him.
Life started looking up for Archer. An angel had pulled him from the abyss and renewed his world, gave him hope and a new lease on life. But again, fate was cruel and Heaven's guard wanted to take his savior away. Only through the cruelest, most rigorous trials could Archer possibly see his angel again. Will they both be strong enough to survive?
- GenresM M Romance
53 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 25, 2011
28 people want to read
About the author
Allison Cassatta
42 books187 followersI am a married, 33 year old, female, with no children. By trade I am a network engineer with far too many years under my belt. My first book was published in 2010 by Kerlak Publishing, followed by a short story in 2011 through Dreamspinner Press. I don't have any formal training, I simply write what I feel. I have a vivid imagination and love building dream worlds for my readers to escape to.
I recently discovered that I am a hopeless romantic and that usually makes for some very turbulent stories. As most know, love is a mountain and at its peak there's infinite beauty, but it's best appreciated after a difficult climb... that's how I write. The world would be a boring place if we didn't have to fight a little for what we wanted, now wouldn't it.
I recently discovered that I am a hopeless romantic and that usually makes for some very turbulent stories. As most know, love is a mountain and at its peak there's infinite beauty, but it's best appreciated after a difficult climb... that's how I write. The world would be a boring place if we didn't have to fight a little for what we wanted, now wouldn't it.
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October 30, 2011
A very emotional, short read. I really felt for Archer, and to some extent I expect many readers can identify with him. It's hard to see the good sometimes, and even harder to move on when we've lost something good.
November 27, 2011
This review can be found at Brief Encounters Reviews.
This story could be considered bittersweet, no wait, it’s a HEA, no wait, it’s bittersweet, or wait, there’s a HEA. It’s a rollercoaster is what it is, that required tissues. The story begins with heartbroken Archer. He has been unable to recover from the suicide of his lover of ten years. It’s worse that he died only days after asking Archer to marry him and coming out to his family. However in the park one day, Archer is approached by a gorgeous man who seems to know too much about him and finally confesses he’s an angel, sent by Archer’s lover to help him get over his grief.
This first part required tissues on my part. Archer’s absolute pain at the grief he felt and the anger at both his dead lover for leaving him and his lover’s family for driving him to suicide just flowed off the page. However he’s been managing to keep it all inside for months and Phoenix just cracks open that reserve and the emotions rage. However, it seems to be what he need. He and Phoenix connect and start to create a life together, and Archer comes back to life. See, happy ever after.
Oh wait, Phoenix is an angel and his bosses consider his job done, Archer’s not depressed any more so they pull him back, leaving Phoenix vowing to return to Archer. Okay, the next part of the book was when I got annoyed. Not with the book per se or the author, with the “heavenly host” for lack of a better term, as there were a few of them. If that’s who’s running heaven, I’m pushing the down button when the time comes, because they HAVE to be more hospitable down below. Phoenix is then tortured and if he lives he gets to go to earth, if he dies, too bad. Because of his connection with Archer, Archer gets to experience it all along with Phoenix.
I didn’t quite get the logic of the angel bosses. The guy was depressed, so you send an angel to perk him up and make him happy, you remove the angel, then the guy gets depressed again (my heart broke for poor Asher when Phoenix had to leave), so what, you sent another angel to fall in love and make him happy, then pull them out so he gets depressed again … I could see a vicious circle set-up here that kind of confused and annoyed me. And Phoenix’s punishment is pretty graphic and horrific, but yes, they do get their HEA finally at the end.
So I was rather torn, between saying I didn’t like this because it was sad and the angels were mean, but … I have found myself lying in bed thinking about it more than once since I read it, so I think that says that somehow, despite perhaps a subject matter that I might not have gravitated to, the author managed to get the characters and the story under my skin, and that’s no mean feat when often stories come and go through my brain and never linger for more than the time it takes me to read it. So when you are looking for something that will be a bit heavier, but want something with quality writing and the emotion that will leave an impact, it’s the one to choose. And have a tissue handy.
This story could be considered bittersweet, no wait, it’s a HEA, no wait, it’s bittersweet, or wait, there’s a HEA. It’s a rollercoaster is what it is, that required tissues. The story begins with heartbroken Archer. He has been unable to recover from the suicide of his lover of ten years. It’s worse that he died only days after asking Archer to marry him and coming out to his family. However in the park one day, Archer is approached by a gorgeous man who seems to know too much about him and finally confesses he’s an angel, sent by Archer’s lover to help him get over his grief.
This first part required tissues on my part. Archer’s absolute pain at the grief he felt and the anger at both his dead lover for leaving him and his lover’s family for driving him to suicide just flowed off the page. However he’s been managing to keep it all inside for months and Phoenix just cracks open that reserve and the emotions rage. However, it seems to be what he need. He and Phoenix connect and start to create a life together, and Archer comes back to life. See, happy ever after.
Oh wait, Phoenix is an angel and his bosses consider his job done, Archer’s not depressed any more so they pull him back, leaving Phoenix vowing to return to Archer. Okay, the next part of the book was when I got annoyed. Not with the book per se or the author, with the “heavenly host” for lack of a better term, as there were a few of them. If that’s who’s running heaven, I’m pushing the down button when the time comes, because they HAVE to be more hospitable down below. Phoenix is then tortured and if he lives he gets to go to earth, if he dies, too bad. Because of his connection with Archer, Archer gets to experience it all along with Phoenix.
I didn’t quite get the logic of the angel bosses. The guy was depressed, so you send an angel to perk him up and make him happy, you remove the angel, then the guy gets depressed again (my heart broke for poor Asher when Phoenix had to leave), so what, you sent another angel to fall in love and make him happy, then pull them out so he gets depressed again … I could see a vicious circle set-up here that kind of confused and annoyed me. And Phoenix’s punishment is pretty graphic and horrific, but yes, they do get their HEA finally at the end.
So I was rather torn, between saying I didn’t like this because it was sad and the angels were mean, but … I have found myself lying in bed thinking about it more than once since I read it, so I think that says that somehow, despite perhaps a subject matter that I might not have gravitated to, the author managed to get the characters and the story under my skin, and that’s no mean feat when often stories come and go through my brain and never linger for more than the time it takes me to read it. So when you are looking for something that will be a bit heavier, but want something with quality writing and the emotion that will leave an impact, it’s the one to choose. And have a tissue handy.
November 8, 2011
Allison Cassatta has a knack of writing about more than just happy or sad, she makes you realize that there are no absolutes in life. Of course she's really good at putting you through a roller coaster of emotions to get you there also!
This book was excellent, there is a reason why I never hesitate to read her books! :D
This book was excellent, there is a reason why I never hesitate to read her books! :D
March 2, 2012
This was a beautiful story. I would have given it 5 stars but
March 29, 2012
This is a really well written M/M erotica, with the added twist of angels. The main characters are well written and well structured, with the story-line captivating and heart warming. This story-line cover love, loss and recovery. The author has done a great job of pulling you into the story feeling the characters growing with them as they go through hardships in dealing with their relationship, as well as dealing with the loss of a loved one, and the pain and regret that come with moving on after having your life ripped away from you, I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who loves erotica especially m/m.
February 18, 2012
FROM ASHES TO FLAMES will make you think, about love, about yourself, about the price we pay for happiness, for a long time after you read it. It isn’t a fun read, but it is a very good book. Read it with a box of tissues and be prepared to contemplate it for a long time afterwards.
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October 28, 2011
This story gripped the reader from the opening line.... I thought that the characters jumped from the pages in reality... I have friends that would fit in the parts perfectly. The pain and lose, the fear the redemption., all perfect... Allison Cassatta. you are a genius
October 29, 2011
If this story doesn't bring tears to your eyes, you have no soul. Heartbreaking loss, followed by redemption. This one had me crying long after I had read it.
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