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Grace for the Damned
Their desire is forbidden. Their bond is dangerous. And Heaven will destroy them both before it allows an angel to love a demon.
Celeste is a guardian angel who never expected to fall in love with her former ward. But Cole isn't the innocent soul she once protected.
His soul has been cursed, his humanity is gone, and he has evolved into a ruthless demon who wants absolutely nothing to do with redemption.
Celeste refuses to give up on him. Even if saving him means risking her wings, her immortality, and everything she is.
Cole doesn't want to be saved. He doesn't want Celeste's pity, her angelic healing, or the dangerous, forbidden desire that keeps pulling him toward her. Yet, he cannot stay away.
Every touch from her burns through the darkness inside him, awakening emotions a demon should never feel. The more he fights her grace, the more possessive and obsessed he becomes with the one woman he shouldn’t want.
As Celeste's grace slowly transforms him into something unimaginable, Heaven is closing in—and neither of them may survive the fallout.
An angsty, high-spice enemies-to-lovers dark paranormal romance featuring a morally gray demon hero, a fierce angel heroine, and a forced proximity fated mates bond. Expect high steam, deep obsession, and dark themes.
Celeste is a guardian angel who never expected to fall in love with her former ward. But Cole isn't the innocent soul she once protected.
His soul has been cursed, his humanity is gone, and he has evolved into a ruthless demon who wants absolutely nothing to do with redemption.
Celeste refuses to give up on him. Even if saving him means risking her wings, her immortality, and everything she is.
Cole doesn't want to be saved. He doesn't want Celeste's pity, her angelic healing, or the dangerous, forbidden desire that keeps pulling him toward her. Yet, he cannot stay away.
Every touch from her burns through the darkness inside him, awakening emotions a demon should never feel. The more he fights her grace, the more possessive and obsessed he becomes with the one woman he shouldn’t want.
As Celeste's grace slowly transforms him into something unimaginable, Heaven is closing in—and neither of them may survive the fallout.
An angsty, high-spice enemies-to-lovers dark paranormal romance featuring a morally gray demon hero, a fierce angel heroine, and a forced proximity fated mates bond. Expect high steam, deep obsession, and dark themes.
- GenresParanormal
156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 10, 2026
About the author
Mimi Francis
26 books80 followersMimi Francis is a sassy romance writer known for her steamy tales of passion that leave readers breathless. When she's not crafting what she hopes is the perfect happily-ever-after, you can find her sipping margaritas and binge-watching Marvel movies or the TV show Supernatural. But her true loves (after her husband, of course) are her four Shih Tzus who keep her company as she spins stories that will make your heart race and your toes curl. Get ready to fall in love with her characters and get lost in the worlds she creates. You can connect with Mimi on Instagram and Facebook at @author.mimi.francis or on her website mimifrancis.com.
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November 15, 2026
An angel falling for the very demon she's supposed to save?
Well, that's one way to create a conflict of interest.
Celeste is a guardian angel who remembers Cole before he became the monster everyone sees now. Before the curse, before he lost his humanity, and before redemption became something he seemingly couldn't care less about.
And while everyone else might see a lost cause, Celeste isn't quite ready to give up on him.
Which sounds romantic until you remember that we're talking about a literal DEMON.
Girl, your taste in men might actually get you kicked out of Heaven.
What makes this premise interesting to me is that Cole isn't necessarily looking to be rescued. He's dark, dangerous, possessive, and apparently perfectly content with being damned.
Meanwhile, Celeste is determined to find whatever humanity might still be buried underneath all that darkness.
I love a morally gray MMC, but I especially enjoy when the story doesn't pretend he's secretly a perfect gentleman just because he develops feelings for someone.
Let him be dangerous. Let him make questionable decisions. Let him struggle with the fact that someone still believes there's something worth saving inside him.
That's where the emotional tension comes from.
And Celeste has her own difficult choices to make. She's not simply deciding whether she loves Cole. She's questioning everything she's supposed to believe about good, evil, redemption, and where her loyalties belong.
Because falling for a demon when you're an angel isn't exactly a minor workplace violation.
There's also something fascinating about the difference between loving who someone used to be and accepting who they've become.
Celeste remembers Cole's humanity, but how much of the man she once protected is actually left?
And if he never becomes that person again, what does that mean for them?
THAT is the kind of emotional conflict I want in a forbidden romance.
The obsession and possessiveness certainly add to the appeal, but I think the more interesting part is the question of whether love can actually change someone who doesn't want to change.
Personally, I don't need every morally gray character to become good by the end of a book. Sometimes I'd rather see two characters figure out how to love each other without pretending their differences have magically disappeared.
And when those differences involve Heaven and Hell?
Well, the stakes are just a LITTLE higher than your average relationship disagreement.
I would've loved to explore even more of the supernatural rules and consequences surrounding their relationship, because there's so much potential in a world where an angel's feelings could put everything she knows at risk.
But the central idea of grace being offered to someone who believes he's beyond saving is what gives this romance its heart.
Grace for the Damned is a dark paranormal romance built around forbidden love, redemption, obsession, and the uncomfortable question of whether someone can still deserve love after becoming something monstrous.
And honestly, a possessive demon who only has eyes for his guardian angel?
That's exactly the kind of questionable fictional relationship I'm willing to entertain.
If you enjoy angel-and-demon romances, morally gray MMCs, forbidden relationships, obsessive love interests, supernatural danger, and emotional redemption stories, this one has plenty to offer.
Well, that's one way to create a conflict of interest.
Celeste is a guardian angel who remembers Cole before he became the monster everyone sees now. Before the curse, before he lost his humanity, and before redemption became something he seemingly couldn't care less about.
And while everyone else might see a lost cause, Celeste isn't quite ready to give up on him.
Which sounds romantic until you remember that we're talking about a literal DEMON.
Girl, your taste in men might actually get you kicked out of Heaven.
What makes this premise interesting to me is that Cole isn't necessarily looking to be rescued. He's dark, dangerous, possessive, and apparently perfectly content with being damned.
Meanwhile, Celeste is determined to find whatever humanity might still be buried underneath all that darkness.
I love a morally gray MMC, but I especially enjoy when the story doesn't pretend he's secretly a perfect gentleman just because he develops feelings for someone.
Let him be dangerous. Let him make questionable decisions. Let him struggle with the fact that someone still believes there's something worth saving inside him.
That's where the emotional tension comes from.
And Celeste has her own difficult choices to make. She's not simply deciding whether she loves Cole. She's questioning everything she's supposed to believe about good, evil, redemption, and where her loyalties belong.
Because falling for a demon when you're an angel isn't exactly a minor workplace violation.
There's also something fascinating about the difference between loving who someone used to be and accepting who they've become.
Celeste remembers Cole's humanity, but how much of the man she once protected is actually left?
And if he never becomes that person again, what does that mean for them?
THAT is the kind of emotional conflict I want in a forbidden romance.
The obsession and possessiveness certainly add to the appeal, but I think the more interesting part is the question of whether love can actually change someone who doesn't want to change.
Personally, I don't need every morally gray character to become good by the end of a book. Sometimes I'd rather see two characters figure out how to love each other without pretending their differences have magically disappeared.
And when those differences involve Heaven and Hell?
Well, the stakes are just a LITTLE higher than your average relationship disagreement.
I would've loved to explore even more of the supernatural rules and consequences surrounding their relationship, because there's so much potential in a world where an angel's feelings could put everything she knows at risk.
But the central idea of grace being offered to someone who believes he's beyond saving is what gives this romance its heart.
Grace for the Damned is a dark paranormal romance built around forbidden love, redemption, obsession, and the uncomfortable question of whether someone can still deserve love after becoming something monstrous.
And honestly, a possessive demon who only has eyes for his guardian angel?
That's exactly the kind of questionable fictional relationship I'm willing to entertain.
If you enjoy angel-and-demon romances, morally gray MMCs, forbidden relationships, obsessive love interests, supernatural danger, and emotional redemption stories, this one has plenty to offer.
November 6, 2026
😇😈 Book Review: Grace for the Damned by Mimi Francis
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 Stars!
An angel falling in love with a demon? A forbidden romance filled with obsession, danger, and a battle between Heaven and darkness? Oh, I was definitely interested in this one! 🖤
Celeste is a guardian angel who once protected Cole, but the man she remembers is long gone. His soul has been cursed, his humanity has disappeared, and he’s become a demon with no interest in redemption. But Celeste isn’t ready to give up on him, even if saving him means risking everything she’s ever known.
I absolutely love the idea of an angel and demon being drawn to each other when they’re supposed to be enemies. The contrast between Celeste’s grace and Cole’s darkness makes their relationship so intriguing. And Cole? The whole possessive, obsessive, doesn’t-want-to-be-saved-but-can’t-stay-away energy definitely adds to the appeal! 🔥
What really pulled me into this story was the emotional conflict. Celeste sees something in Cole worth fighting for, even when he doesn’t see it in himself. I love when a romance has that forbidden element where the characters aren’t just fighting their feelings, they’re fighting against everything standing in the way of being together.
I’m giving this one 4.5 stars! ⭐️ I really enjoyed the dark fantasy romance, the forbidden connection, and the push and pull between these two. If you love morally complicated characters, angel-and-demon romance, possessive heroes, and a love that challenges the rules of Heaven itself, this one deserves a spot on your TBR!
💬 Question: Be honest… would you fall for a dangerous demon if he was completely obsessed with you, or would you run the other way? 😈
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 Stars!
An angel falling in love with a demon? A forbidden romance filled with obsession, danger, and a battle between Heaven and darkness? Oh, I was definitely interested in this one! 🖤
Celeste is a guardian angel who once protected Cole, but the man she remembers is long gone. His soul has been cursed, his humanity has disappeared, and he’s become a demon with no interest in redemption. But Celeste isn’t ready to give up on him, even if saving him means risking everything she’s ever known.
I absolutely love the idea of an angel and demon being drawn to each other when they’re supposed to be enemies. The contrast between Celeste’s grace and Cole’s darkness makes their relationship so intriguing. And Cole? The whole possessive, obsessive, doesn’t-want-to-be-saved-but-can’t-stay-away energy definitely adds to the appeal! 🔥
What really pulled me into this story was the emotional conflict. Celeste sees something in Cole worth fighting for, even when he doesn’t see it in himself. I love when a romance has that forbidden element where the characters aren’t just fighting their feelings, they’re fighting against everything standing in the way of being together.
I’m giving this one 4.5 stars! ⭐️ I really enjoyed the dark fantasy romance, the forbidden connection, and the push and pull between these two. If you love morally complicated characters, angel-and-demon romance, possessive heroes, and a love that challenges the rules of Heaven itself, this one deserves a spot on your TBR!
💬 Question: Be honest… would you fall for a dangerous demon if he was completely obsessed with you, or would you run the other way? 😈
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Review of advance copy received from Author
It was so serious for me to write this review I'm writing it on my laptop and not my phone. I have read a lot of books by Mimi Francis, and i think this one might be my favorite so far. As a diehard Supernatural girlie it gave me everything. Celeste and Cole, baby talk about instant attraction. Celeste is the definition of "I can fix him" and listen I wanted to fix him too. After Cole becomes a demon his guardian angel celeste decides to save him. and let's just say the way she saves him is satisfying for everyone. With a corrupt angel council hunting them both down, Cole doing his damnedest not to be saved, and Celeste slowly losing her power. the clock is ticking from chapter one. as much as i want to spoil the book for y'all you just have to freaking read it. if you're a fan of Supernatural this book is your bread and butter. Lots of spice, an HEA, and a hot demon who protective over his angel? This book is chefs kiss! Bravo!!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was amazing!!! I finished the book in one day. Celeste and Cole were amazing. I loved that Celeste would stop at nothing to bring Cole back from being a demon after the Angle Council cursed him. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone! I read most of Mimi Francis's books and this was great. Even though it is a standalone, I hope to see if she will come out with a story for Levi and Leah. Fingers crossed!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I LOVE THIS!! I am a Supernatural (Dean Winchester all the way!)girl and this book was sooooo up my alley. The story of angel vs demon is what drew me in and kept me reading through to the end. Awesome job and definitely, definitely recommend. Also everyone needs a little good girl(angel) bad boy(demon) story 😉
Review of advance copy received from Author
Celeste was Cole's Guardian Angel, the angel counsel releases her from her duty when Cole becomes a demon. Celeste is determined to save Cole no matter the cost even if that cost is her own life. This is a good versus evil story with love intertwined. But who is the Evil? You gotta read it to know .!
Review of advance copy received from Author
The premise of Grace for the Damned really caught my attention. An angel refusing to give up on a demon who wants nothing to do with redemption sounds like the perfect setup for a dark, emotional romance. I’m curious to see how Celeste and Cole’s forbidden bond develops and what Heaven has planned for them!
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