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When Angels Run: A Gritty, Prohibition Era Romantic Suspense
She finally escaped, but she wasn’t sure how.
When Sally Benson woke, she didn’t know where she was, or who brought her here.
It took time for her to realize she’d been saved from the worst nightmare of her life. She’d been rescued from the dark, twisted, underground world of Earl Cooper. A series of mysterious murders had sent chaos into Mr. Cooper’s inner circle, opening doors for her salvation.
But who was her savior? And why did he save her?
Completely bewildered and grateful, Sally finds safety in the arms of a patchwork family residing at a quiet, country hotel.
The Innkeeper
A Mechanic
An Addict
A Doctor
A Working Girl
Has Sally found the refuge she desperately needs to start a new life?
Or has she been dropped into the lap of more danger than she was rescued from?
Are these people really strangers to her?
Or do they know more than they’re telling?
"When Angels Run" is not a dark romance, but it is a book that explores some very dark themes. It includes spicy scenes and triggering content that may not be suitable for all readers.
Please read the Content Warnings and Trigger List found at the beginning of the book.
When Sally Benson woke, she didn’t know where she was, or who brought her here.
It took time for her to realize she’d been saved from the worst nightmare of her life. She’d been rescued from the dark, twisted, underground world of Earl Cooper. A series of mysterious murders had sent chaos into Mr. Cooper’s inner circle, opening doors for her salvation.
But who was her savior? And why did he save her?
Completely bewildered and grateful, Sally finds safety in the arms of a patchwork family residing at a quiet, country hotel.
The Innkeeper
A Mechanic
An Addict
A Doctor
A Working Girl
Has Sally found the refuge she desperately needs to start a new life?
Or has she been dropped into the lap of more danger than she was rescued from?
Are these people really strangers to her?
Or do they know more than they’re telling?
"When Angels Run" is not a dark romance, but it is a book that explores some very dark themes. It includes spicy scenes and triggering content that may not be suitable for all readers.
Please read the Content Warnings and Trigger List found at the beginning of the book.
371 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2024
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About the author
April Boulware
16 books86 followers April Boulware writes haunting psychological horror with a heartbeat.
She blends gothic atmosphere, slow-burn suspense, and raw emotional depth to explore what it means to survive the unimaginable – and still hope. Her work often centers on women reclaiming their stories after spiritual abuse, trauma, and isolation, with threads of found family and quiet romance woven through the dark.
April draws inspiration from her own past in a cult-like, abusive environment, and the long road of healing that followed. When she’s not writing or reading something ghostly, she’s probably reorganizing her planner, sipping strong coffee, or chasing a story idea down a rabbit hole.
She lives in rural South Carolina with her husband, three children, and a bunch of chickens, where she homeschools by day and writes by night.
She blends gothic atmosphere, slow-burn suspense, and raw emotional depth to explore what it means to survive the unimaginable – and still hope. Her work often centers on women reclaiming their stories after spiritual abuse, trauma, and isolation, with threads of found family and quiet romance woven through the dark.
April draws inspiration from her own past in a cult-like, abusive environment, and the long road of healing that followed. When she’s not writing or reading something ghostly, she’s probably reorganizing her planner, sipping strong coffee, or chasing a story idea down a rabbit hole.
She lives in rural South Carolina with her husband, three children, and a bunch of chickens, where she homeschools by day and writes by night.
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January 11, 2025
When Angels Run takes place in the prohibition era when underground speak easy’s flourished and working women satisfied hungry appetites. We are introduced to Sally who was taken at 12yo and thrust into a life she didn’t want. Now 31, she lived a life full of violence from men looking for a quick fix. Enter Kirk who sees ghosts, has hallucinations, is always high and keeps a secret. When Sally finds herself miles from home in a bed she doesn’t know, she meets Kirk. Kirk knows he’s seen Sally before but was it all his imagination during his dreams or not.
The development of this story was terrific. There was a little spice, a little murder but a whole lot of great writing by the author. Character development especially of Sally from a meek girl doing what she’s supposed to and being submissive to a woman who knows that she can take charge of her life was fantastic. And I’m not gonna lie, but I totally was into the insane world which is Kirk. But ma’am that ending, that cliffhanger, ugh I can’t wait for the second book to come out. I need to know what is going to happen!
The development of this story was terrific. There was a little spice, a little murder but a whole lot of great writing by the author. Character development especially of Sally from a meek girl doing what she’s supposed to and being submissive to a woman who knows that she can take charge of her life was fantastic. And I’m not gonna lie, but I totally was into the insane world which is Kirk. But ma’am that ending, that cliffhanger, ugh I can’t wait for the second book to come out. I need to know what is going to happen!
January 10, 2025
I wish we could add .5 stars because I’d most def give this 4.5 stars.
This book was so good! One of those books that I could have finished in a day or 2 but prolonged it because I didn’t want it to end 😂 you know?! THAT kind of book! Loved the spice, LOVE the characters and really enjoyed the setting.
Excited for Book 2!
This book was so good! One of those books that I could have finished in a day or 2 but prolonged it because I didn’t want it to end 😂 you know?! THAT kind of book! Loved the spice, LOVE the characters and really enjoyed the setting.
Excited for Book 2!
February 9, 2025
This is a beautifully written book that you definitely need to be prepared for. You get a mix of romance, trauma, paranormal, & dark vibes all in a perfect package!
So stoked for book 2!
So stoked for book 2!
March 14, 2025
5 Star!!!!
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