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Abby Angel #1
Angel Vindicated
Deporting unruly demons back to Hell is what I do best. Demon Control Agent isn’t just my job—it’s my life. Too bad my personal matters aren’t as straightforward. The virtuous gene seems to be missing from my DNA, getting me into more trouble than I’d like to admit. To date, my biggest vice has been Simeon Keller, a half-breed demon, who managed to seduce me five years ago. I’ve avoided him ever since, but I can’t knock the bad reputation the blunder has branded on me.
Now, the threat of a demon rebellion has Angels, Inc. overwhelmed, and I’m forced to trust Simeon to help me find the fiends threatening to end Angels’ existence. Staying out of the enemy’s bed is the least of my worries as I fight to keep the earth from falling under demon rule.
For readers who enjoy sexy urban fantasy.
*Contains some heat but not a typical romance. (The heroine is entwined in somewhat of a love triangle)
*Story material may be offensive to some. (And funny and/or mildly interesting to others)
Now, the threat of a demon rebellion has Angels, Inc. overwhelmed, and I’m forced to trust Simeon to help me find the fiends threatening to end Angels’ existence. Staying out of the enemy’s bed is the least of my worries as I fight to keep the earth from falling under demon rule.
For readers who enjoy sexy urban fantasy.
*Contains some heat but not a typical romance. (The heroine is entwined in somewhat of a love triangle)
*Story material may be offensive to some. (And funny and/or mildly interesting to others)
241 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
About the author
Viola Estrella
24 books95 followersViola is a 2010 RWA® RITA® finalist. Her Urban Fantasy, ANGEL VINDICATED, was nominated for Best First Book. In 2015, her paranormal romance novel, HAUNTING YOU, won the Specialized Category in the NTRWA Carolyn Readers Choice Awards and was a CRW Award of Excellence finalist. In 2010 she was honored by her local RWA chapter, Colorado Romance Writers, with the Writer of the Year award.
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April 30, 2015
Abigail Angel works in Demon Control at Angels Inc., deporting demons back to Hell. Abby’s middle name is Virtue, but she has a hard time living up to the name.
Five years ago, she was seduced by Simeon Keller, a human/demon hybrid. She has avoided him for years, but now the demons are threatening a rebellion that will destroy the angels.
Abby will join forces with Simeon to thwart the demon attacks. With the two in such close proximity, she will also have to battle for self-control to stay out of Simeon’s bed.
Angel Vindicated is a witty, funny, sexy piece of fiction. It is so well written that you will lose yourself in the pages. Abby Angel is a fabulously flawed character who tries so hard to be virtuous but fails miserably. Her failures provide many laugh out loud moments. The dialogue is funny and clever and I look forward to reading more from Viola Estrella.
Originally reviewed on Bitten by Books here: http://bittenbybooks.com/angel-vindic...
Viola Estrella
Five years ago, she was seduced by Simeon Keller, a human/demon hybrid. She has avoided him for years, but now the demons are threatening a rebellion that will destroy the angels.
Abby will join forces with Simeon to thwart the demon attacks. With the two in such close proximity, she will also have to battle for self-control to stay out of Simeon’s bed.
Angel Vindicated is a witty, funny, sexy piece of fiction. It is so well written that you will lose yourself in the pages. Abby Angel is a fabulously flawed character who tries so hard to be virtuous but fails miserably. Her failures provide many laugh out loud moments. The dialogue is funny and clever and I look forward to reading more from Viola Estrella.
Originally reviewed on Bitten by Books here: http://bittenbybooks.com/angel-vindic...
Viola Estrella
July 28, 2015
I don't need to go any further with this one - I feel a soap coming on.
August 7, 2025
This exciting, high quality supernatural tale is told with vibrant storytelling, compelling characters and fun energy. The narrator does a great job bringing all the various, lively personalities to life!
June 12, 2017
It was very entertaining.
June 17, 2017
A promising start to a new series. I'm looking forward to more Angel adventures!
February 21, 2017
Abby Angel is a Demon Control angel. DCs are responsible for deporting demons who encourage humans to behave badly. She isn't the most popular among her peers due to a non-angelic tendency for non-conformity (most notably her choice to sleep with a demon-human hybrid to whom she had JUST issued a demerit). Angels have no expectation of privacy (the boss angel has the ability to see and hear just about everything angels do)...hence EVERYONE knew all the details post haste.
Despite her black sheep status, Abby truly loves her fellow angels and chooses to investigate an alleged demon uprising. Word on the street is that demons are tired of being policed and plan to destroy all DC angels. Abby's investigation, ironically, leads her back to the same devilish hybrid from 5 years ago...and the sparks are definitely still there.
Kept me interested, but there were some annoying elements:
1. The angel boss as a 60's toking airhead...difficult to buy
2. Her best friend Judd comes across as a tad bipolar and flaky (with a touch of creepy stalker)
3. DC angels are all female because the male angels were too heavy handed. Not convinced by the rationale...especially since the big, bad demons all seem to be male and better armed
4. DC angels are not allowed weapons since the threat of permanent exile to hell is sufficient deterrent (keeps demons from mutilating, raping and killing DC angels). Instead, they have magic thumbs.
5. Angel power seems a bit unpredictable. In one chapter, we hear how easily an angel can overpower a demon...yet they (usually Abby) get beat up and confined all the time.
Despite her black sheep status, Abby truly loves her fellow angels and chooses to investigate an alleged demon uprising. Word on the street is that demons are tired of being policed and plan to destroy all DC angels. Abby's investigation, ironically, leads her back to the same devilish hybrid from 5 years ago...and the sparks are definitely still there.
Kept me interested, but there were some annoying elements:
1. The angel boss as a 60's toking airhead...difficult to buy
2. Her best friend Judd comes across as a tad bipolar and flaky (with a touch of creepy stalker)
3. DC angels are all female because the male angels were too heavy handed. Not convinced by the rationale...especially since the big, bad demons all seem to be male and better armed
4. DC angels are not allowed weapons since the threat of permanent exile to hell is sufficient deterrent (keeps demons from mutilating, raping and killing DC angels). Instead, they have magic thumbs.
5. Angel power seems a bit unpredictable. In one chapter, we hear how easily an angel can overpower a demon...yet they (usually Abby) get beat up and confined all the time.
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January 14, 2015
I received a copy from the author in exchange for my honest review. I kept picking and picking at the story so I decided to give up at 45%. I wasn't sure which genre this was when I started and like another reviewer, I thought this would veer into erotic romance, but I think urban fantasy is the best fit, because by 45% the sex was minimal and not very descriptive.
I stopped reading because the the interaction between Abigail and pretty much every other character was all teen angsty. What does Judd really think of me? He kissed me, but is he really interested? When asked Judd, an angel, lies. Yet he'll say later that Abigail should understand how he feels. Abigail is interested in Simeon (half demon, half human)and has sex with him once in the past and runs then is tongue twisted and dippy in every future encounter. Abigail trusts her boss in one thought then questions her pot head boss's ability to lead. Abigail is also insecure because of her unusual for an angel red hair and freckles (or is there something else that's really different about her?). Shouldn't angels be above this kind of thing?
About angels being above this kind of thing, OMG the angels and their lives in this story are different. That could be a good thing if you just go with it. However, the head angel is a pot head?!? Male angels, due to their forceful enforcement techniques are busted to menial/admin jobs so only female angels fight male demons?!? Angels are basically forced to live a slave like existence. As I mentioned, male angels do work most appear not to want to do and strongly resent, the angels live in a building all together. If female angels leave they essentially have to marry a human because they have no paper trail or human education. What a bleak existence.
Sometimes a reader can go with the flow and just accept the world being built and I am not against taking a character type and rewriting it, but the silly, teen angsty reactions and flip flopping statements made me give up.
I stopped reading because the the interaction between Abigail and pretty much every other character was all teen angsty. What does Judd really think of me? He kissed me, but is he really interested? When asked Judd, an angel, lies. Yet he'll say later that Abigail should understand how he feels. Abigail is interested in Simeon (half demon, half human)and has sex with him once in the past and runs then is tongue twisted and dippy in every future encounter. Abigail trusts her boss in one thought then questions her pot head boss's ability to lead. Abigail is also insecure because of her unusual for an angel red hair and freckles (or is there something else that's really different about her?). Shouldn't angels be above this kind of thing?
About angels being above this kind of thing, OMG the angels and their lives in this story are different. That could be a good thing if you just go with it. However, the head angel is a pot head?!? Male angels, due to their forceful enforcement techniques are busted to menial/admin jobs so only female angels fight male demons?!? Angels are basically forced to live a slave like existence. As I mentioned, male angels do work most appear not to want to do and strongly resent, the angels live in a building all together. If female angels leave they essentially have to marry a human because they have no paper trail or human education. What a bleak existence.
Sometimes a reader can go with the flow and just accept the world being built and I am not against taking a character type and rewriting it, but the silly, teen angsty reactions and flip flopping statements made me give up.
October 28, 2016
NYD
Angel Vindicated by Viola Estrella
I've never thought much about the hierarchy of angels or the specific jobs they are assigned on earth, but after reading this story, the views of Ms Estrella certainly seem feasible. Imagine if you will that demons roam the earth for the sole purpose of getting humans into trouble. Now imagine there is a division of angels who are responsible for keeping track of these demons, issuing them 2 warnings, and sending them back to hell when they get their third mark. Abigail Angel is one of those angels who goes out day after day (or night) and makes the world safe for humans by finding demons and sending them away through due process. She has few friends and is considered an oddball angel because she doesn't fit the blonde hair blue eye mold for angels with her out of control red hair and freckles. She also does the unthinkable with a half demon and later he declares his love for her. When the demon vs angel rebellion occurs, the results will surprise you!
I have read other books about demons and angels, but this is a story that went beyond the usual limits. It had friendship and family as important issues for both sides. It was well written and hard to put down! Ms Estrella writes descriptive phrases without giving away one word more than she thinks is necessary. Her style and ready acceptance of things unknown make this a terrific read and one I highly recommend.
Angel Vindicated by Viola Estrella
I've never thought much about the hierarchy of angels or the specific jobs they are assigned on earth, but after reading this story, the views of Ms Estrella certainly seem feasible. Imagine if you will that demons roam the earth for the sole purpose of getting humans into trouble. Now imagine there is a division of angels who are responsible for keeping track of these demons, issuing them 2 warnings, and sending them back to hell when they get their third mark. Abigail Angel is one of those angels who goes out day after day (or night) and makes the world safe for humans by finding demons and sending them away through due process. She has few friends and is considered an oddball angel because she doesn't fit the blonde hair blue eye mold for angels with her out of control red hair and freckles. She also does the unthinkable with a half demon and later he declares his love for her. When the demon vs angel rebellion occurs, the results will surprise you!
I have read other books about demons and angels, but this is a story that went beyond the usual limits. It had friendship and family as important issues for both sides. It was well written and hard to put down! Ms Estrella writes descriptive phrases without giving away one word more than she thinks is necessary. Her style and ready acceptance of things unknown make this a terrific read and one I highly recommend.
January 31, 2010
This story was based on a premise one does not encounter much in romances... the battles of angels versus demons. The flawed protagonists are neither pure angel nor pure demon, but find themselves on opposites sides of the war.
The author did a fairly good job with characterizations, even with the secondary characters. There is an excellent plot and well-drawn settings. I could have wished for some subplots, but one cannot have everything.
The author did a fairly good job with characterizations, even with the secondary characters. There is an excellent plot and well-drawn settings. I could have wished for some subplots, but one cannot have everything.
January 2, 2011
Although I shelved this on my erotica-paranormal shelf, there is not much erotica in it. I was disappointed there was not more steamy scenes and details about the relationships. The plot was pretty decent and I was liking the characters, but everything seemed pretty surface-like. I was left wanting much more, and not in a good way. I prefer way more depth in my relationships between at least the main characters!
June 8, 2011
Love Angel Vindicated. Great urban fantasy with a romantic twist when flawed Abby Angel falls for a demon. The structure of the setting is unique. Would make a great series.
December 30, 2014
Hope this becomes a series. I liked the character flaws of the angels and that the hero had his good side and could feel love. An interesting read.
September 24, 2016
I enjoyed Angel vindicated a lot
You can really relate to her character and try to understand what it is like to be attracted to Simeon.
You can really relate to her character and try to understand what it is like to be attracted to Simeon.
January 30, 2017
2.5 stars. Love triangles like this one, that get in the way of the story, irritate me.
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