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After the Fall #1
Fealty of the Fallen
After the War in Heaven, they fell.
Stripped of their wings, they divided into sides: daemons and undecided.
He wants her loyalty.
She wants her freedom.
When fire fights fire…who burns?
Dante
What courses through me, if not the need for desire and corruption?
It is after all, what I am.
Daemon. The worst of The Fallen.
And my job is clear.
Secure fealty from the Undecided to whom we are bound.
Diablo has not wavered in five thousand years.
And I not only wanted her on our side. I will stop at nothing to make it happen.
Diablo
What will I become if I swear my fealty and surrender to the dark?
It is not who I once was.
I may no longer be an angel, but I will be Undecided until the end of time.
Dante doesn’t intimidate me. Not anymore.
The fire that drives him, is now alive in me.
I’ve been paying since The Fall. And I’m done paying in blood and tears.
I will break myself from our bond. And will stop at nothing to make it happen.
This is a dual POV dark paranormal romance. It includes mature content and intended for readers age 18+.
Stripped of their wings, they divided into sides: daemons and undecided.
He wants her loyalty.
She wants her freedom.
When fire fights fire…who burns?
Dante
What courses through me, if not the need for desire and corruption?
It is after all, what I am.
Daemon. The worst of The Fallen.
And my job is clear.
Secure fealty from the Undecided to whom we are bound.
Diablo has not wavered in five thousand years.
And I not only wanted her on our side. I will stop at nothing to make it happen.
Diablo
What will I become if I swear my fealty and surrender to the dark?
It is not who I once was.
I may no longer be an angel, but I will be Undecided until the end of time.
Dante doesn’t intimidate me. Not anymore.
The fire that drives him, is now alive in me.
I’ve been paying since The Fall. And I’m done paying in blood and tears.
I will break myself from our bond. And will stop at nothing to make it happen.
This is a dual POV dark paranormal romance. It includes mature content and intended for readers age 18+.
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D.M. Simmons
12 books250 followersHi, I’m D.M. Simmons.
I write fantasy romance filled with tangled hearts, dark magic, and the kind of love that burns through worlds. My stories blend danger and desire. Worlds where destiny gets messy, power comes at a price, and passion is as fierce as the battles my characters fight.
I love exploring every corner of the genre, from forbidden celestial love and enemies-to-lovers tension to morally gray heroes, fierce heroines, and the slow, inevitable pull of fated souls. My stories are rich with emotion, lush worldbuilding, and filled with twists and turns and the kind of longing that lingers long after the last page.
When I'm not writing or dreaming of new worlds, you can fine me lost in a playlist, binge watching my favorite shows, watching movies, reading, or chasing after my kids (and cats).
I live by the ocean in California, fueled by foggy mornings, good coffee, and the thrill of building stories where love always finds a way—no matter how dark, long, or twisted the path.
I write fantasy romance filled with tangled hearts, dark magic, and the kind of love that burns through worlds. My stories blend danger and desire. Worlds where destiny gets messy, power comes at a price, and passion is as fierce as the battles my characters fight.
I love exploring every corner of the genre, from forbidden celestial love and enemies-to-lovers tension to morally gray heroes, fierce heroines, and the slow, inevitable pull of fated souls. My stories are rich with emotion, lush worldbuilding, and filled with twists and turns and the kind of longing that lingers long after the last page.
When I'm not writing or dreaming of new worlds, you can fine me lost in a playlist, binge watching my favorite shows, watching movies, reading, or chasing after my kids (and cats).
I live by the ocean in California, fueled by foggy mornings, good coffee, and the thrill of building stories where love always finds a way—no matter how dark, long, or twisted the path.
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August 15, 2022
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via Lovebookstours as part of the book tour.
Fealty of the Fallen is the first book in a new paranormal romance series and pulled me in from the first few chapters. I loved how the mystery element to the story and the slow-burn chemistry between the main characters Dante and Diablo. I flew through this book and when the main twist occurred it left my head spinning! This is definitely a book all fellow fantasy lovers like myself need to read and I can't wait to dive back into this world!
The book is a paranormal romance but has a great storyline to it and a great friendship group between Diablo, Dante, Lila and Vinny who are couples but also found family. The word building in this book is amazing and I loved the pace of the story too! I highly recommend this one!!
Fealty of the Fallen is the first book in a new paranormal romance series and pulled me in from the first few chapters. I loved how the mystery element to the story and the slow-burn chemistry between the main characters Dante and Diablo. I flew through this book and when the main twist occurred it left my head spinning! This is definitely a book all fellow fantasy lovers like myself need to read and I can't wait to dive back into this world!
The book is a paranormal romance but has a great storyline to it and a great friendship group between Diablo, Dante, Lila and Vinny who are couples but also found family. The word building in this book is amazing and I loved the pace of the story too! I highly recommend this one!!
August 27, 2023
Oh My Gosh! Oh My Gosh! Oh My Gosh! This book is soo good!! I LOVE Dante and Diablo so much! There love is genuine and fated. I love the world building. There are so many twists and turns you will never see it coming. I read Nev’s books before this one. I can see we’re she gets her tenacity from. I am so ready to read the next book! Please go read it! It’s amazing!
Document 1
First, there was light.
Then came the dark.
Then an angel,
That loved like a heart.
She asked for a favor, And I had to oblige.
As her place in Heaven, Was of equal size.
Her tears, how they flowed,
Her wings, how they cried.
The light she possessed,
Fading from sight.
Document 2
Yes, I started the War, Free will or above.
But it was also about, That one reckless love.
There's always a price,
When you choose to deceive.
The one who created,
All of you and me.
You, my dear Fallen, Were born from this fight.
The wants of but one,
Coming at a great price,
Document 3
On this day, you must choose,
One of the sides.
In which to exist, And forever align.
Me, or alone,
There is but one choice.
For once you have chosen, It is forever your voice.
Document 4
To those who swear loyalty,
Forever you'll reign.
To the undecided, Forever your pain.
Bound for eternity,
To one most like you.
Your fate for your role, It is what I will do.
But for the angel who loved, And the one that remains.
They will sit at my throne,
If one and the same.
Document 1
First, there was light.
Then came the dark.
Then an angel,
That loved like a heart.
She asked for a favor, And I had to oblige.
As her place in Heaven, Was of equal size.
Her tears, how they flowed,
Her wings, how they cried.
The light she possessed,
Fading from sight.
Document 2
Yes, I started the War, Free will or above.
But it was also about, That one reckless love.
There's always a price,
When you choose to deceive.
The one who created,
All of you and me.
You, my dear Fallen, Were born from this fight.
The wants of but one,
Coming at a great price,
Document 3
On this day, you must choose,
One of the sides.
In which to exist, And forever align.
Me, or alone,
There is but one choice.
For once you have chosen, It is forever your voice.
Document 4
To those who swear loyalty,
Forever you'll reign.
To the undecided, Forever your pain.
Bound for eternity,
To one most like you.
Your fate for your role, It is what I will do.
But for the angel who loved, And the one that remains.
They will sit at my throne,
If one and the same.
August 13, 2022
This was my first book by D.S.Simmons. I loved the writing style and the characters. I haven’t read a lot of books about Angels/daemons. I wasn’t sure about Dante and Diablo as characters at first. I wasn’t a big fan but gradually I warmed up to them and I really liked there dynamic which reminded me bit like a enemies o lovers but not really that vibe at all more like fated romance that someone was making not happen. I loved the world and writing style.
August 11, 2022
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy of this book for the book tour!
This book was so much fun! I didn't quite know what to expect going into it, but I quickly was sucked into the world and into the characters. It's got kind of a dark, biker bar vibe at the start. The chemistry between the protagonists leaps off the page from the moment they first interact. There's mystery that is hinted at slowly at first while giving the romance element space to blossom before the mystery takes centre stage.
I love the various relationships in this. Dante and Diablo obviously, but also Dante's and Vinny's friendship, Dante's and Lila's friendship, Lila and Diablo, and of course the spicy romance between Lila and Vinny. The four characters as a unit is fantastic and I love them all together. And I love JJ so much and need to know more about what happens to him at the end!
There's a good amount of spice in this one! The first spice scene is hot hot hot and then it carries through the book. I love the romance between Dante and Diablo and how much traveling they do (though Dante's carbon footprint must be MASSIVE).
I didn't love that Diablo's name was Diablo but that's just a small thing. My biggest issue is the way things are withheld and revealed. There's quite a big twist, which made sense to withhold, but it felt so awkward to have a character in first person withholding that information. This happened with smaller details as well. Instead of explaining out the plan Vinny comes up with in the end, it just simply says 'He told me his plan' and I don't get why it's not fleshed out then. There's a few moments like that, where what is being withheld doesn't feel like it needs to be withheld, so the fact that it is becomes annoying.
That being said, I cannot wait to pick up book 2 in this series! This is a great start to a very promising series.
This book was so much fun! I didn't quite know what to expect going into it, but I quickly was sucked into the world and into the characters. It's got kind of a dark, biker bar vibe at the start. The chemistry between the protagonists leaps off the page from the moment they first interact. There's mystery that is hinted at slowly at first while giving the romance element space to blossom before the mystery takes centre stage.
I love the various relationships in this. Dante and Diablo obviously, but also Dante's and Vinny's friendship, Dante's and Lila's friendship, Lila and Diablo, and of course the spicy romance between Lila and Vinny. The four characters as a unit is fantastic and I love them all together. And I love JJ so much and need to know more about what happens to him at the end!
There's a good amount of spice in this one! The first spice scene is hot hot hot and then it carries through the book. I love the romance between Dante and Diablo and how much traveling they do (though Dante's carbon footprint must be MASSIVE).
I didn't love that Diablo's name was Diablo but that's just a small thing. My biggest issue is the way things are withheld and revealed. There's quite a big twist, which made sense to withhold, but it felt so awkward to have a character in first person withholding that information. This happened with smaller details as well. Instead of explaining out the plan Vinny comes up with in the end, it just simply says 'He told me his plan' and I don't get why it's not fleshed out then. There's a few moments like that, where what is being withheld doesn't feel like it needs to be withheld, so the fact that it is becomes annoying.
That being said, I cannot wait to pick up book 2 in this series! This is a great start to a very promising series.
August 23, 2022
I absolutely completely ate this book up I just couldn't get enough of it ! There are plenty of characters that you will love to read but especially Diablo for me .
The author does a fantastic job of describe the world they have created , you can close your eyes and you are right there , oh how you will wish you could be transported there! I am very picky with which dark romance books I read but there was no way I could say no to this one! The book grabs you , hooks you, it is fast paced with plenty to keep you going back for more.
An absolutely brilliant read ! This book is aimed at 18+ due to some themes.
The author does a fantastic job of describe the world they have created , you can close your eyes and you are right there , oh how you will wish you could be transported there! I am very picky with which dark romance books I read but there was no way I could say no to this one! The book grabs you , hooks you, it is fast paced with plenty to keep you going back for more.
An absolutely brilliant read ! This book is aimed at 18+ due to some themes.
November 10, 2024
Sorry I just thought this was really boring. I didn’t feel connected to the characters at all and the whole premise felt surface level and not explained well. Not going to read the sequel.
October 21, 2024
This is the first book in a duet it's a dual POV paranormal romance and Dante and Diablo are bonded. Five thousand years ago angels fell. Those who refused to pledge their allegiance to the former archangel Luke were trapped in a place called Eden unable to leave. They are called the undecided. Diablo is one such individual and every one hundred years her bonded Dante now a Daemon visits Eden for ten days, his task persuade her to swear fealty to Luke which she refuses to do. Now strange things are afoot in Eden and Diablo seems to be at the centre of it all.
This took me a fair while to get into. I just wasn't sold on the whole backstory and how long these two had known each other, especially with Dante's history of being an F-boy and then this time around it being different for him. I just didn't get why it had taken so long for him to see what was right in front of him and maybe I was holding a bit of a grudge because of that. The scenario was certainly unique and I hadn't come across this before in my paranormal romances so I did appreciate that. But I just wasn't feeling the passion between these two and thought they lacked chemistry together.
Overall though this was well-written and it was enjoyable but it also failed to leave a deeper impression. I probably will read the next book just because of the finish here which I did think was memorable and it intrigued me enough to want to know what comes next. So for the moment, I'm withholding my final judgement.
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August 12, 2022
I absolutely loved this book! It is an enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance, with fabulous world building, characters and plot. I also found it a fast read and I liked the author’s writing style.
I was so immersed in the story I felt as though I had been transported directly into the fantasy world the author has created from the very first page.
I absolutely loved the bond Dante, Diablo, Vinny, and Lila have. I thought this really added depth to their characters. Not only are they two great couples, they are also a family who would do anything for each other. I thought this tied in nicely with the plot.
I would recommend this to people who enjoy paranormal romance as well as readers who enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope.
I was so immersed in the story I felt as though I had been transported directly into the fantasy world the author has created from the very first page.
I absolutely loved the bond Dante, Diablo, Vinny, and Lila have. I thought this really added depth to their characters. Not only are they two great couples, they are also a family who would do anything for each other. I thought this tied in nicely with the plot.
I would recommend this to people who enjoy paranormal romance as well as readers who enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope.
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May 24, 2024Ok so I am re-evaluating this review. I will finish reading the book because the amazing author DM Simmons told me that the MMC evolves as a character and he is a fallen angel at the end of the day. So I am giving him the benefit of the doubt for now until I finish the book.
DNF at 9%
This is my second book by DM Simmons and as much as I adored “Never Tear Us Apart”, I have realised that she has a certain type.
The MMC can f**k every female and her sister because he is free like that but the MFC is bound to save herself for him?
I mean in the first chapter, a female human flirts with him and he keeps her in mind in case he cannot nail the MFC!! 😠
I am very disappointed as this book has a great potential. I mean fallen angels and demons on earth disguised as normal humans! Consider me sold.
BUT as I tumbled upon “the type” it just deflated my interest. No can do sorry.
Shamelessly bragging about banging women for 5000 years yet not feeling any kind of remorse to admit that to the FMC because she is “bound” to him. And then he gives her hell because a human merely shows interest in her!
JUST NO…
DNF at 9%
This is my second book by DM Simmons and as much as I adored “Never Tear Us Apart”, I have realised that she has a certain type.
The MMC can f**k every female and her sister because he is free like that but the MFC is bound to save herself for him?
I mean in the first chapter, a female human flirts with him and he keeps her in mind in case he cannot nail the MFC!! 😠
I am very disappointed as this book has a great potential. I mean fallen angels and demons on earth disguised as normal humans! Consider me sold.
BUT as I tumbled upon “the type” it just deflated my interest. No can do sorry.
Shamelessly bragging about banging women for 5000 years yet not feeling any kind of remorse to admit that to the FMC because she is “bound” to him. And then he gives her hell because a human merely shows interest in her!
JUST NO…
April 11, 2025
Actually pleasantly surprised by this as I have never read about fallen angels. This has been on my tbr for ages but so happy i finally picked it up.
I loved how fast pace this was and the main relationship between Diablo and Dante developed. There is a funny dynamic between all the characters so the story mostly contained of banter dialogue. But that is what made it so easy to read, like you were reading modern day.
*Dante is ‘I will burn this world to the ground to save you’ kind of guy (chefs kiss )
My only critique is as this story is set about characters who are thousands years old, you felt like at the start you were missing vital information about why their connection was strong. So it did feel insta love. As well as some parts felt rushed, was really hoping the plot during some parts would of been developed at time.
However, you have to give credit to the story and how addictive it is.
Excited to read book two
I loved how fast pace this was and the main relationship between Diablo and Dante developed. There is a funny dynamic between all the characters so the story mostly contained of banter dialogue. But that is what made it so easy to read, like you were reading modern day.
*Dante is ‘I will burn this world to the ground to save you’ kind of guy (chefs kiss )
My only critique is as this story is set about characters who are thousands years old, you felt like at the start you were missing vital information about why their connection was strong. So it did feel insta love. As well as some parts felt rushed, was really hoping the plot during some parts would of been developed at time.
However, you have to give credit to the story and how addictive it is.
Excited to read book two
November 16, 2022
“𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵.”
✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮
I knew I was going to love this as soon as I set eyes on the cover, and oh em gee IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Angels, daemons and the undecided. Dante and Diablo. Yes, this. Yes, all of this. This book is everything - and it’s a cliffhanger so I’m so glad I have book two sat here waiting. I am INVESTED.
If you love fantasy romance please PLEASE go and read this book. The setting, the characters, the spice, and everything else is just perfect! You won’t hear from me for a while because I’m about to pull an all nighter reading book two!
✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮
I knew I was going to love this as soon as I set eyes on the cover, and oh em gee IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Angels, daemons and the undecided. Dante and Diablo. Yes, this. Yes, all of this. This book is everything - and it’s a cliffhanger so I’m so glad I have book two sat here waiting. I am INVESTED.
If you love fantasy romance please PLEASE go and read this book. The setting, the characters, the spice, and everything else is just perfect! You won’t hear from me for a while because I’m about to pull an all nighter reading book two!
June 10, 2022
D.M. Simmons has created a fantasy world that captivated me to no end, and had me feeling that it was real & that I was there live and in person. I really don't want to get into many details since going in blind with no preconceived notions from other peoples reviews will make it more powerful & beautiful, plus there's a ton of supernatural suspense bringing the twists in hot. Dante was our resident anti-hero (worst of The Fallen) who has been turning others who haven't embraced the dark side in whatever ways he has to do, and right now, he's after Diablo, who doesn't want any part of it. He's super set in his ways, but what he didn't count on was Diable turning his life upside down. I loved these two together once Dante chilled out, but seriously the plot was crazy intense with all the suspense. It all led to a brutal cliffhanger ending that has me dying inside because the wait will be super hard for my impatient self. Trust me when I say, even if you don't read paranormal on the regular (like me), you want to experience this world! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
August 16, 2022
I gotta say this book started hella slow. I was worried I wasn’t going to be a fan and considering the subject matter, that was going to make me sad. The beginning feels like a miscommunication trope and I honestly hate that so much BUT it is not, it just has those vibes.
Fallen angels? Uh yes please! I find the route this book took with the fallen angels story to be incredibly unique and interesting! I’m afraid to say too much cuz *spoilers* but I can say that this book includes many big players we’re all aware of - from Luke to Lilith - and its set in EDEN! Yes. Eden. Oh My Goodness. Look I grew up Catholic so this setting as well as the twisted route of this story is epic especially when its compared to the stories I’ve grown up having drilled into my head. I love this take on the fallen. It’s absolute perfection.
I gotta go with ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ though because that beginning was rough for me. It’s definitely worth the read!
Fallen angels? Uh yes please! I find the route this book took with the fallen angels story to be incredibly unique and interesting! I’m afraid to say too much cuz *spoilers* but I can say that this book includes many big players we’re all aware of - from Luke to Lilith - and its set in EDEN! Yes. Eden. Oh My Goodness. Look I grew up Catholic so this setting as well as the twisted route of this story is epic especially when its compared to the stories I’ve grown up having drilled into my head. I love this take on the fallen. It’s absolute perfection.
I gotta go with ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ though because that beginning was rough for me. It’s definitely worth the read!
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July 20, 2024Self note:
The hero has been sleeping around for 5000 years and brags about OW while the heroine remains a virgin😪He even thought about OW in one of his first chapters, in case the h rejects him🥴😒
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The hero has been sleeping around for 5000 years and brags about OW while the heroine remains a virgin😪He even thought about OW in one of his first chapters, in case the h rejects him🥴😒
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September 23, 2023
I really liked this!! I've always been a fan of the fallen angel x demon/daemon trope and here is yet another example of why.
I loved Diablo and Dante together *and* as individuals. I did think Dante was a bit of stubborn jerk at the beginning but he definitely won me over. and Diablo? I loved her from the start. plus, she has a whole library in her house? SO jealous, it sounds amazing. I love how strong she is and I thought her character development was incredible too. I really need to know more about their past tho, I was hoping we'd get a little bit more of that in little flashbacks or something, but we didn't. and that's okay! it didn't make me like the story any less, but it was just something I was hoping to see.
I was hooked from start to finish, their story had me invested and I literally couldn't put it down.
I definitely did not expect those last few plot twists, and I am going to be jumping into the next one ASAP. overall, I thought the writing was good, loved the pacing and the characters, I was pretty much hooked from page one. I definitely recommend if you're looking for some angels, demons, forbidden ish (you'll learn why I say that if you read it), forced proximity, and found family :)
actual rating: 4.5
I loved Diablo and Dante together *and* as individuals. I did think Dante was a bit of stubborn jerk at the beginning but he definitely won me over. and Diablo? I loved her from the start. plus, she has a whole library in her house? SO jealous, it sounds amazing. I love how strong she is and I thought her character development was incredible too. I really need to know more about their past tho, I was hoping we'd get a little bit more of that in little flashbacks or something, but we didn't. and that's okay! it didn't make me like the story any less, but it was just something I was hoping to see.
I was hooked from start to finish, their story had me invested and I literally couldn't put it down.
I definitely did not expect those last few plot twists, and I am going to be jumping into the next one ASAP. overall, I thought the writing was good, loved the pacing and the characters, I was pretty much hooked from page one. I definitely recommend if you're looking for some angels, demons, forbidden ish (you'll learn why I say that if you read it), forced proximity, and found family :)
actual rating: 4.5
June 7, 2022
Omg....what a fascinating paranormal enemies-to-lovers tale. Fealty of the Fallen was my first novel by this author and I enjoyed it.
I will admit, it took me a little while to get into the story as I didn't care for Dante at the start, however in no time I fell in love with both him and Diablo and couldn't put this book down. These two has intense chemistry and some hott scorching scenes and I loved seeing how their relationship changed.
However it was the plot that had me hooked. There were twists and turns, mystery and suspense and some questions that started coming up, however as answered were eventually found I was felt speechless wondering how it would all play out.
The story ends in a cliff hanger and I can't wait to see what happens next in book 2. It was a fantastic novel and I would highly recommend it to lovers of dark paranormal romance.
I will admit, it took me a little while to get into the story as I didn't care for Dante at the start, however in no time I fell in love with both him and Diablo and couldn't put this book down. These two has intense chemistry and some hott scorching scenes and I loved seeing how their relationship changed.
However it was the plot that had me hooked. There were twists and turns, mystery and suspense and some questions that started coming up, however as answered were eventually found I was felt speechless wondering how it would all play out.
The story ends in a cliff hanger and I can't wait to see what happens next in book 2. It was a fantastic novel and I would highly recommend it to lovers of dark paranormal romance.
August 22, 2022
OMG! What a unique, creative and utterly intriguing story Fealty of the Fallen was. It had me completely captivated right from the very start and kept me riveted to my seat, biting my nails with anticipation of what was going to happen next, and holding my breath right to the very end. It was dark, twisted, intense, suspenseful, and so damn sexy. I could not get enough of it, and I never wanted it to end.
The imagery and world building was exceptional and brought Eden to life on the pages. The characters were outstanding and well fleshed out. The main characters, Dante and Diablo were phenomenal. Dante started off as this arrogant, angry, domineering, a-hole that was only set on getting exactly what he wanted from Diablo – her fealty. But then he slowly shows us his softer side. Diablo, on the other hand, started off showing us that she might be sweet and innocent, but she also has a badass side to her.
I loved the dynamics between Dante and Diablo. They have a unique and undeniable connection that keeps them together. But they also have explosive chemistry that pours off the pages when they are together. You could feel the intensity of the slow buildup to what was sure to be a kindle combusting (and panty melting) moment between them. I could not wait for the fireworks to go off.
I loved all of the secondary characters in this story. Vinny and Lila had me giggling throughout even when things were supposed to be serious. The four of them together (Dante, Diablo, Vinny and Lila) make quite the fantastic family.
This was a really well written paranormal romance that was filled with so much suspense and all kinds of twists and turns throughout that it continually shocked me and had my head spinning. The ending has left me speechless and now I shall be waiting on bated breath for the next book to come out.
The imagery and world building was exceptional and brought Eden to life on the pages. The characters were outstanding and well fleshed out. The main characters, Dante and Diablo were phenomenal. Dante started off as this arrogant, angry, domineering, a-hole that was only set on getting exactly what he wanted from Diablo – her fealty. But then he slowly shows us his softer side. Diablo, on the other hand, started off showing us that she might be sweet and innocent, but she also has a badass side to her.
I loved the dynamics between Dante and Diablo. They have a unique and undeniable connection that keeps them together. But they also have explosive chemistry that pours off the pages when they are together. You could feel the intensity of the slow buildup to what was sure to be a kindle combusting (and panty melting) moment between them. I could not wait for the fireworks to go off.
I loved all of the secondary characters in this story. Vinny and Lila had me giggling throughout even when things were supposed to be serious. The four of them together (Dante, Diablo, Vinny and Lila) make quite the fantastic family.
This was a really well written paranormal romance that was filled with so much suspense and all kinds of twists and turns throughout that it continually shocked me and had my head spinning. The ending has left me speechless and now I shall be waiting on bated breath for the next book to come out.
August 19, 2022
What an unique point of view to angels and, most importantly, fallen angels!
In this dual point of view book we see Eden, a city of fallen angels and soulless, through Diablo's and Dante's eyes. One is a fallen and another, a daemon, yet Dante's biggest goal is too get the fealty from the fallen and forever gain her loyalty to him and to their leader, Luke. However, things start to go whole other direction fast!
It's paranormal romance book, so the main storyline is the relationship between Dante and Diablo, occasionally you can even forget it's fantasy books. It has some spice, well written and mild in flavour, but worked nicely with the atmosphere of the book. Also, it's quite slow burn at first, so brace yourself for around 18 chapters of waiting.
I must say, the mystery element is very fitting. In a closed city for fallen angels there is some sketchy shit happening? Possibly stalker or brewing... what??? Yes, please, tell me more!
There is only couple small things I didn’t like.
One, the "innocent, sweet girl - fuck around asshole guy" dynamics. I don't like when the girl is always the innocent one, often virgin, not even been kissed and he fucks every girl that's willing. But even though Dante represents this stereotype, I loved her character. She is sweet, caring, but have spice in her and can be really badass when needed.
Second, I wanted to learn more about the angels, daemons and others. Do they have powers? Are their blood black? Where is God? I just missed the background for the mythology.
Overall, I truly enjoyed the book. For fantasy romance - it was light and easy to read. Characters are lovable, Vinny is so sweet (for a daemon). The family element fit well and ending... answered a lot of questions, but created a lot new ones too. Really excited for the next one in the series!
In this dual point of view book we see Eden, a city of fallen angels and soulless, through Diablo's and Dante's eyes. One is a fallen and another, a daemon, yet Dante's biggest goal is too get the fealty from the fallen and forever gain her loyalty to him and to their leader, Luke. However, things start to go whole other direction fast!
It's paranormal romance book, so the main storyline is the relationship between Dante and Diablo, occasionally you can even forget it's fantasy books. It has some spice, well written and mild in flavour, but worked nicely with the atmosphere of the book. Also, it's quite slow burn at first, so brace yourself for around 18 chapters of waiting.
I must say, the mystery element is very fitting. In a closed city for fallen angels there is some sketchy shit happening? Possibly stalker or brewing... what??? Yes, please, tell me more!
There is only couple small things I didn’t like.
One, the "innocent, sweet girl - fuck around asshole guy" dynamics. I don't like when the girl is always the innocent one, often virgin, not even been kissed and he fucks every girl that's willing. But even though Dante represents this stereotype, I loved her character. She is sweet, caring, but have spice in her and can be really badass when needed.
Second, I wanted to learn more about the angels, daemons and others. Do they have powers? Are their blood black? Where is God? I just missed the background for the mythology.
Overall, I truly enjoyed the book. For fantasy romance - it was light and easy to read. Characters are lovable, Vinny is so sweet (for a daemon). The family element fit well and ending... answered a lot of questions, but created a lot new ones too. Really excited for the next one in the series!
August 22, 2022
Cover appreciation! So dark and mysterious! Love it! I particularly like the beautiful snake coiled in the corner!
Our tale of destruction and satisfaction begins with a bit of light action and some backstory. The story itself is an enemies to lovers theme and is done very well. I don’t like it when these kinds of stories are rushed, this is slow and steady but never boring, very well paced and pulls you deeper and deeper as the story goes on.
The backstory sets the scene for what is to come, we learn that there has been a war in heaven, the disgraced angels were stripped of their wings and plummeted to earth making them fallen angels. They are divided into two sides: daemons and the undecided, with each daemon bonded to an undecided. The daemons only have one thing on their minds and that is to get the undecided to pledge their fealty (to join them).
For 5,000 years, undecided Diablo has fiercely resisted her bond with the daemon Dante, who is driven by desire and corruption and is determined to get Diablo’s fealty, but unfortunately for him, Diablo is determined to keep her freedom and doesn’t plan on giving in any time soon, and believe me she’s a feisty one!
I found myself falling in love with the characters, they are not perfect, they have flaws and feel very real. I was drawn to the very arrogant Dante, anyone who loves a bad boy will flock to him without a doubt!
Overall, great plot, well developed and interesting characters, action is plentiful and the writing style is absorbing. You will find it hard to take a break when reading this one and the ending OMG THE ENDING! Just give me a second book! Like, now PLEASE!
5 stars!
Our tale of destruction and satisfaction begins with a bit of light action and some backstory. The story itself is an enemies to lovers theme and is done very well. I don’t like it when these kinds of stories are rushed, this is slow and steady but never boring, very well paced and pulls you deeper and deeper as the story goes on.
The backstory sets the scene for what is to come, we learn that there has been a war in heaven, the disgraced angels were stripped of their wings and plummeted to earth making them fallen angels. They are divided into two sides: daemons and the undecided, with each daemon bonded to an undecided. The daemons only have one thing on their minds and that is to get the undecided to pledge their fealty (to join them).
For 5,000 years, undecided Diablo has fiercely resisted her bond with the daemon Dante, who is driven by desire and corruption and is determined to get Diablo’s fealty, but unfortunately for him, Diablo is determined to keep her freedom and doesn’t plan on giving in any time soon, and believe me she’s a feisty one!
I found myself falling in love with the characters, they are not perfect, they have flaws and feel very real. I was drawn to the very arrogant Dante, anyone who loves a bad boy will flock to him without a doubt!
Overall, great plot, well developed and interesting characters, action is plentiful and the writing style is absorbing. You will find it hard to take a break when reading this one and the ending OMG THE ENDING! Just give me a second book! Like, now PLEASE!
5 stars!
July 16, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed the book, even if it was slow for me to pick up at first (but that's just the ADHD in me trying to plow through the establishing content). Once I was really into the story, it was nice to see the relationship between Diablo and Dante. Dante captured my attention a bit more personality-wise as I felt he had a lot more diversity between hobbies and ways to move about the world, but I suppose that would come of an immortal soul who can travel the world freely.
The only thing that really bugged me was the motorcycles. As a 'backpack' rider in motorcycle culture myself, I've picked up a lot on things that come with the territory. So when motorcycles were used a few times, I thought the author might not know that much about bike culture because a few tidbits felt off here and there.
--Aside Note to the motorcycle thought: particularly the carrying load of bikes - as while a simple change of clothes under a seat makes sense, but a full face helmet --which is what I'm assuming they used when Diablo says she flips the visor down-- wouldn't fit in such a small under seat compartment (those things won't even fit in most saddlebags that are much bigger than under seat compartments), let alone two of them; and in addition to that, the balance of a bike would be thrown off to have Diablo as the rider and Dante as a passenger (the backpack position), especially for someone who has never officially driven a bike... I'm a light rider myself -I prefer the backpack position- and when training, my rider has never ridden on the back because his weight would be too much for me to balance in curves. It's not even a question if I'll ever have my rider as my backpack because I'm so petite compared to him that it just wouldn't be physically possible. But that's me rambling about specific knowledge that probably wouldn't be a problem for most readers due to the suspension of belief effect of fiction.--
I wish the scene where Dante learns Diablo was trying to break the bond was just slowed down a tad. He seems to accept it without question, and then we never have him reflect back on it. I was dying to know how it affects the way he feels because even though I love that he accepts her actions, I think it would still hurt him to some degree to learn about it even though he understands why she was doing it.
The resolve of the novel was also extremely quick as though there wasn't enough time to set up the next novel because the climax and the resolution almost merged together (?). At least that's how I read it. I feel it would've helped to show the escape and them getting on the plane. Maybe Diablo is so overcome with fear over Dante's condition she almost hovers (like actually physically, unintentionally with her wings since she does briefly say "still familiar after all this time" like she can easily tap into the muscles of her wings). So I hope these first few hours after aren't time skipped over in the next book since the momentum of this moment is so charged with emotions from the whole cast. It would be such a good time to have reflections from each of the characters as they find their footing with the results of the climax.
What I loved most though was Diablo showing interest in Dante beyond the surface-level details. I think its really common in these times of books that the love interest, alpha character only ever has these surface-level wimps and desires toward the female protagonist. Though he lavishes her with all the attention, the female protagonist doesn't reciprocate to the same deeper level of attention he gives her. No, Diablo doesn't have the means to 'spoil' Dante like he does her with the opera and rare books, but she does relax into his interests in music and wants to be a part of the darker sides of him that he doesn't even want to have her near. She took the time to notice and appreciate Dante for himself rather than just the attention he gave her. And I think that helps support the concept of her eternal love for him from before the Fall because we don't have a lot of details of what happened for her to fall in love in the first place, but you can tell that she just loved Dante as is without the material means of the world before they fell to earth.
I'll be looking forward to the next one. :)
The only thing that really bugged me was the motorcycles. As a 'backpack' rider in motorcycle culture myself, I've picked up a lot on things that come with the territory. So when motorcycles were used a few times, I thought the author might not know that much about bike culture because a few tidbits felt off here and there.
--Aside Note to the motorcycle thought: particularly the carrying load of bikes - as while a simple change of clothes under a seat makes sense, but a full face helmet --which is what I'm assuming they used when Diablo says she flips the visor down-- wouldn't fit in such a small under seat compartment (those things won't even fit in most saddlebags that are much bigger than under seat compartments), let alone two of them; and in addition to that, the balance of a bike would be thrown off to have Diablo as the rider and Dante as a passenger (the backpack position), especially for someone who has never officially driven a bike... I'm a light rider myself -I prefer the backpack position- and when training, my rider has never ridden on the back because his weight would be too much for me to balance in curves. It's not even a question if I'll ever have my rider as my backpack because I'm so petite compared to him that it just wouldn't be physically possible. But that's me rambling about specific knowledge that probably wouldn't be a problem for most readers due to the suspension of belief effect of fiction.--
I wish the scene where Dante learns Diablo was trying to break the bond was just slowed down a tad. He seems to accept it without question, and then we never have him reflect back on it. I was dying to know how it affects the way he feels because even though I love that he accepts her actions, I think it would still hurt him to some degree to learn about it even though he understands why she was doing it.
The resolve of the novel was also extremely quick as though there wasn't enough time to set up the next novel because the climax and the resolution almost merged together (?). At least that's how I read it. I feel it would've helped to show the escape and them getting on the plane. Maybe Diablo is so overcome with fear over Dante's condition she almost hovers (like actually physically, unintentionally with her wings since she does briefly say "still familiar after all this time" like she can easily tap into the muscles of her wings). So I hope these first few hours after aren't time skipped over in the next book since the momentum of this moment is so charged with emotions from the whole cast. It would be such a good time to have reflections from each of the characters as they find their footing with the results of the climax.
What I loved most though was Diablo showing interest in Dante beyond the surface-level details. I think its really common in these times of books that the love interest, alpha character only ever has these surface-level wimps and desires toward the female protagonist. Though he lavishes her with all the attention, the female protagonist doesn't reciprocate to the same deeper level of attention he gives her. No, Diablo doesn't have the means to 'spoil' Dante like he does her with the opera and rare books, but she does relax into his interests in music and wants to be a part of the darker sides of him that he doesn't even want to have her near. She took the time to notice and appreciate Dante for himself rather than just the attention he gave her. And I think that helps support the concept of her eternal love for him from before the Fall because we don't have a lot of details of what happened for her to fall in love in the first place, but you can tell that she just loved Dante as is without the material means of the world before they fell to earth.
I'll be looking forward to the next one. :)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 28, 2022
Fallen angels… fight fire with fire. who will get burnt!
This book is a solid 5stars from me. I love the characters, the twists and turns (very glad @dmsreadwrite told me to hold my phone tight… or I would have needed a new one).
OMG!!!!! What an ending and why (very glad I don’t have to wait because I would cry, big ugly sobs). I think that some times stories give us too much info that we may not need. You don’t get to know your close friends in 24 hours, may know you will be friends but no reason why. For me this is just the perfect story balance. Well not the ending! Seriously that may take my heart a beat to recover from the shock.
So with my heart stopped and my heart and sleep deprived mind reeling. All I can say is give this one a go. And with a cover page like this I need the physical book.
Thank you @dmsreadwrite for giving me a much needed escape in this book. It has been the medicine that I needed to lift my spirits.
This book is a solid 5stars from me. I love the characters, the twists and turns (very glad @dmsreadwrite told me to hold my phone tight… or I would have needed a new one).
OMG!!!!! What an ending and why (very glad I don’t have to wait because I would cry, big ugly sobs). I think that some times stories give us too much info that we may not need. You don’t get to know your close friends in 24 hours, may know you will be friends but no reason why. For me this is just the perfect story balance. Well not the ending! Seriously that may take my heart a beat to recover from the shock.
So with my heart stopped and my heart and sleep deprived mind reeling. All I can say is give this one a go. And with a cover page like this I need the physical book.
Thank you @dmsreadwrite for giving me a much needed escape in this book. It has been the medicine that I needed to lift my spirits.
November 16, 2023
Having not read any of Simmons’ work before, I wasn’t sure what to expect, however, I was immediately intrigued. Fealty of the Fallen a delicious dive into this indulgent world for newcomers.
Eden, the city of fallen angels, is where we meet Dante and Diablo; the dark and the undecided. The story of fallen angels and demons is nothing new, but the dynamic between these two is unlike anything I’ve read. Told in alternating POV, the drama unfolds and so does the heat 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Enemies to lovers and fated mates are two of my favorite tropes and they work so well here.
It’s a very slow burn romance, but it really grabbed me. The characters have such depth and their suffering is palpable. This fantasy world is beautifully tragic and one I couldn’t get enough of.
Eden, the city of fallen angels, is where we meet Dante and Diablo; the dark and the undecided. The story of fallen angels and demons is nothing new, but the dynamic between these two is unlike anything I’ve read. Told in alternating POV, the drama unfolds and so does the heat 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Enemies to lovers and fated mates are two of my favorite tropes and they work so well here.
It’s a very slow burn romance, but it really grabbed me. The characters have such depth and their suffering is palpable. This fantasy world is beautifully tragic and one I couldn’t get enough of.
August 10, 2022
I have only started reading fantasy the last few months (thanks to LBT) and I’m so glad I did. Because of this, D. M. Simmons is a new author for me and I will definitely read more by her.
She has created an interesting world where fallen angels have a choice to make and Diablo didn’t want to change her decision. I loved her relationship with Dante. There was tension and chemistry and I wanted them to be together from the start.
There are some great characters. I love Dante’s relationship with his best friend Vinny and how they take his angel Lila in to their chosen family. The support they have for each other without question. I love JJ and how he fits in to the story.
I loved the ending and I can’t wait for the next instalment to see where this leads!
I also need to add that the cover is just stunning!
Thank you to @lovebookstours and @dmsreadwrite for the gifted review copy of this book.
She has created an interesting world where fallen angels have a choice to make and Diablo didn’t want to change her decision. I loved her relationship with Dante. There was tension and chemistry and I wanted them to be together from the start.
There are some great characters. I love Dante’s relationship with his best friend Vinny and how they take his angel Lila in to their chosen family. The support they have for each other without question. I love JJ and how he fits in to the story.
I loved the ending and I can’t wait for the next instalment to see where this leads!
I also need to add that the cover is just stunning!
Thank you to @lovebookstours and @dmsreadwrite for the gifted review copy of this book.
August 11, 2022
Loved the elements to this book. Both Dante and Diablo are powerful in their own rights and that only added to their aspect of the story. I liked Lila and Vinny's characters, they were mentioned throughout the book and added their little bits to the story as it progressed. The chemistry between Diablo and Dante was very clear but would they succumb? When the angels fell, they had to either swear fealty to Luke or see their true love for 10 days every 100 years. Dante and diablo are bound to each other, their connection is electric. Aimed at 18+, there are some very steamy parts!
Kept giving me Lucifer vibes and loved it! A very good start to a series and cannot wait for the next one! Bring it on!!
Kept giving me Lucifer vibes and loved it! A very good start to a series and cannot wait for the next one! Bring it on!!
August 13, 2022
This book is recommended for 18yrs+
Told from a dual POV Dante and Diabo.
Dante has ten days to convince Diablo to swear loyalty to their leader Luke and then she will be free from Eden. Every century it's the same game between the two of them century after century. This time though things are different, for both of them....
A great start to the series. Good main characters and the secondary characters are interesting too.
There is more going in the background to make it more than just a generic romance.
Told from a dual POV Dante and Diabo.
Dante has ten days to convince Diablo to swear loyalty to their leader Luke and then she will be free from Eden. Every century it's the same game between the two of them century after century. This time though things are different, for both of them....
A great start to the series. Good main characters and the secondary characters are interesting too.
There is more going in the background to make it more than just a generic romance.
April 11, 2024
This book was so good. Dante and Diable are everything!!
It's hard to believe that this book is set over 10 days. There is so much going on. All the suspense and mystery and giving into their feelings. Diablo and Dante have all the chemistry, and boy is the tension high until they finally give in.
The world building was really good. we got most of the information about the fall pretty early on, but the bug revelation comes close to the end.
Can we just talk about that cliffhanger....... I am now going to have to go and buy the second book straight away because I NEED to know what is going to happen, I am so inves in these characters.
This was the first book I read by the author, and I am now going to purchase their entire back catalogue because of how much I loved this book!!
It's hard to believe that this book is set over 10 days. There is so much going on. All the suspense and mystery and giving into their feelings. Diablo and Dante have all the chemistry, and boy is the tension high until they finally give in.
The world building was really good. we got most of the information about the fall pretty early on, but the bug revelation comes close to the end.
Can we just talk about that cliffhanger....... I am now going to have to go and buy the second book straight away because I NEED to know what is going to happen, I am so inves in these characters.
This was the first book I read by the author, and I am now going to purchase their entire back catalogue because of how much I loved this book!!
August 11, 2022
WOW! I love a book that involves angels and demons, but this was a new and exciting spin focused on just the Fallen.
Diablo & Dante have such great chemistry & the spice was really great. I love how it played off the fact that everyone has a little bit of darkness in them, but what they CHOOSE to do if what makes them who they are.
Angels have human-like qualities, make mistakes, and more that anything.. Love is the greatest power of all.
Diablo & Dante have such great chemistry & the spice was really great. I love how it played off the fact that everyone has a little bit of darkness in them, but what they CHOOSE to do if what makes them who they are.
Angels have human-like qualities, make mistakes, and more that anything.. Love is the greatest power of all.
January 10, 2024
~ 3 Stars ~
DNF’d at 40%
DNF’d at 40%
August 8, 2022
When the angels fell they were cursed to swear fealty to Luke or live a life of anguish, only seeing their love every 100 years.
Diablo and Dante have such great chemistry, even when sparring with words you can feel the undercurrent.
Lila and Vinny are great side characters with their loyalty in friendship to the two leads.
It's set in Eden which had a very Los Angeles downtown vibe to it. The book reminded me often of the TV series Lucifer. I could definitely see Tom Ellis playing Dante in a live action version of this.
Full of action, excitement and drama and ending on a hell of a cliffhanger. What a start to a series!
Diablo and Dante have such great chemistry, even when sparring with words you can feel the undercurrent.
Lila and Vinny are great side characters with their loyalty in friendship to the two leads.
It's set in Eden which had a very Los Angeles downtown vibe to it. The book reminded me often of the TV series Lucifer. I could definitely see Tom Ellis playing Dante in a live action version of this.
Full of action, excitement and drama and ending on a hell of a cliffhanger. What a start to a series!
August 23, 2022
Holy cliff hanger Batman! This book sure ends with a bang.
Starting out I was unsure because this book has a lot of dialogue and no opener to tell you who people are but it’s a quick and easy jump feet first into the story.
We get a alternating point of view from Dante and Diablo who are out two main characters.
This is a paranormal romance with the following tropes:
Forbidden romance
Enemies to lovers
Slow burn
Forced proximity
Dark Romance
Starting out I was unsure because this book has a lot of dialogue and no opener to tell you who people are but it’s a quick and easy jump feet first into the story.
We get a alternating point of view from Dante and Diablo who are out two main characters.
This is a paranormal romance with the following tropes:
Forbidden romance
Enemies to lovers
Slow burn
Forced proximity
Dark Romance
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