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Fallen Angel
When her troubled company is miraculously rescued by a handsome and intriguing stranger, a young heiress fears that her heart is in danger when she falls for him. Reissue.
249 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1990
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Debbie Macomber
899 books20.6k followersDebbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
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July 12, 2021
Her stories are so darn cute. I read this in one of her "two in one" books.
My Ratings:
Story 1: 4/5
Story 2: 4/5
》I find Debbie's work to be comforting. I can see myself picking up her books at any given time and enjoying them.
》It's always a pleasant mix of sweet, spicy, some cliche, but also at times unpredictable.
》I enjoy that the female protagonists are never these helpless, witless, boring women who need to be saved by a brooding and angry man. Same for the men not being predatory, obsessive and "broken" inside. The cliché stories like those are exhausting to read at this point.
》While the characters have their issues, they do work through them both together and on their own. When mistakes are made, they're owned up to. The character development should be both noted and appreciated.
》I strongly respect her ability to write romance without sex[See paragraph below this one]. There is kissing, which I am fine with. It's just kissing. However: in the second story, hands are placed on top of clothing in two discreet areas at one point, and it's noted that that behavior should not happen. But* the way she wrote and showed us the truths about temptation? I respect that. You don't need to glorify always giving into temptations to write a good romance book. There is no cursing. There is no blasphemy. Neither of those are required for a wonderful read, either.
》As stated above: I like that she sometimes toes a line in the romance scenes. I also like that she never crosses it. Let's be real, temptation exists in all of us. What she wrote in the second book is a very, very real struggle. I appreciated seeing it play out as it did. I appreciate how she spoke of it and showed it in a real light without also lecturing the reader.
》Oh dear Debbie, you've become my favorite author. 💝
My Ratings:
Story 1: 4/5
Story 2: 4/5
》I find Debbie's work to be comforting. I can see myself picking up her books at any given time and enjoying them.
》It's always a pleasant mix of sweet, spicy, some cliche, but also at times unpredictable.
》I enjoy that the female protagonists are never these helpless, witless, boring women who need to be saved by a brooding and angry man. Same for the men not being predatory, obsessive and "broken" inside. The cliché stories like those are exhausting to read at this point.
》While the characters have their issues, they do work through them both together and on their own. When mistakes are made, they're owned up to. The character development should be both noted and appreciated.
》I strongly respect her ability to write romance without sex[See paragraph below this one]. There is kissing, which I am fine with. It's just kissing. However: in the second story, hands are placed on top of clothing in two discreet areas at one point, and it's noted that that behavior should not happen. But* the way she wrote and showed us the truths about temptation? I respect that. You don't need to glorify always giving into temptations to write a good romance book. There is no cursing. There is no blasphemy. Neither of those are required for a wonderful read, either.
》As stated above: I like that she sometimes toes a line in the romance scenes. I also like that she never crosses it. Let's be real, temptation exists in all of us. What she wrote in the second book is a very, very real struggle. I appreciated seeing it play out as it did. I appreciate how she spoke of it and showed it in a real light without also lecturing the reader.
》Oh dear Debbie, you've become my favorite author. 💝
October 13, 2023
I have ready many of Debbie Macomber's books at this point. I liked those far more than I liked this one.
For me, the story was dated. I didn't like the jeckyl and hyde persona that Amy Johnson had. Josh had that too in the beginning, but he just seemed like a troubled guy trying to get away. Throughout the book, honestly, I cared more about her love interest, Josh more than anything.
Josh was a character that I could get behind and I wish there was more detail or more interaction with his father.
To that point, I wish there was more about Amy. More about her personality than a rich girl who was given everything.
Maybe it's just me. I am glad they ended up together, but I couldn't have imagined anything else.
For me, the story was dated. I didn't like the jeckyl and hyde persona that Amy Johnson had. Josh had that too in the beginning, but he just seemed like a troubled guy trying to get away. Throughout the book, honestly, I cared more about her love interest, Josh more than anything.
Josh was a character that I could get behind and I wish there was more detail or more interaction with his father.
To that point, I wish there was more about Amy. More about her personality than a rich girl who was given everything.
Maybe it's just me. I am glad they ended up together, but I couldn't have imagined anything else.
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September 5, 2021
This was book 2 in a Macomber book I bought called Summer Breezes. It was actually two short books in one withFalleb Angel being the second one.
It went back and forth quite q bit on who was mad and whom and who was breaking it off this time, even though the characters clearly were in love. They ultimately worked things out in a somewhat unexpected way. Overall, I liked the book and found it entertaining.
It went back and forth quite q bit on who was mad and whom and who was breaking it off this time, even though the characters clearly were in love. They ultimately worked things out in a somewhat unexpected way. Overall, I liked the book and found it entertaining.
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June 4, 2019Amy’s future was decided for her long ago – she would move to Seattle and help her father with the family business. It didn’t matter that it wasn’t how she envisioned her life to be. That changes when she meets a handsome stranger who gives her great advice – and some passionate kisses she can’t get off her mind.
April 24, 2023
The main characters Amy and Josh fought and separated for no valid reason. I suppose the book would have been too short otherwise. I understand that Josh didn't want to work with his father. But if he was such a brilliant businessman why didn't he find an executive position at another company right away instead of wandering around the world with no focus?
The ending was predictable.
The ending was predictable.
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February 19, 2021
Innocence and second chances. Amy and Josh share a picnic table. She opens up to him. There is chemistry. Amy wants more but Josh pushes away. Heartbreak comes in threes for Amy.
She swore she would never take Josh back. They were both hurting but they let pride get in the way.
She swore she would never take Josh back. They were both hurting but they let pride get in the way.
July 26, 2021
One of the author's earlier books. I didn't relate much to the heroine. I liked the hero. It was an ok read, but I much prefer her later books. But, you can always count on a good story with Debbie Macomber.
June 28, 2022
I find it funny that fallen angel and a way to a man’s heart were re-released together under the title summer breezes, especially since both books were set in fall or winter. I was looking for a summer time romance
April 15, 2018
Not 5 stars because there were moments that were a little boring for me.
August 29, 2018
Debbie Macomber is an excellent author. This is an older book but all of her books are wonderful.
May 21, 2021
Good
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July 25, 2021
Easy beach-read romance
August 12, 2023
Enjoyable read with a couple of twists to keep it interesting.
November 20, 2023
excellent as always!
July 27, 2025
That ending was a big nope for me.
July 1, 2012
Fallen Angel is the 40th stand-alone romance novel by Debbie Macomber. Amy Johnson’s father and head of Johnson Industries, Harold Johnson, has always assumed that his daughter would be willing and eager to take over the reins of his successful business when he decides to retire. It isn’t Amy’s ambition, however, and she bemoans her fate to a total stranger who gives her some sound advice. Josh Powell has had his own experience with a father with unreasonable expectations, and has abandoned the world of finance to travel the globe. And despite his intention never to settle down, Josh is very attracted to Amy. This is a romance where pride on both sides stands in the way of true love, and also in the way of harmonious filial relationships. This is an earlier Macomber novel, and while the characters are believable, the plot feels a little contrived. I would also argue that extreme pain precludes sexual arousal. But there is plenty of humour, quite a bit of heartache, and love conquers all in a strong ending. Enjoyable, but not her best.
February 20, 2015
I enjoyed Fallen Angel. I thought this book started off slow. But the I fell in live with the characters, Amy and Josh. Attention - SPOILER -
Amy wasn't looking forward to working for her father's business. Josh got involved with Amy's dilemma early on and then was gone. I was in awe when Amy traveled for Josh and was there to nurse him back to health. Then, as Josh got better, he was in denial of their relationship and was gone.
Josh eventually came back to help Harold Johnson and hopefully regain Amy back into his life. Amy had a stubborn front.
Josh made amends with his father, Chance. Chance helped out with Harold's business. As Amy found out that Josh and Chance were talking again and Chance had saved her Father's business, Amy realized her true feelings for Josh.
As I said earlier, this novel did not grab me as DM's have before.
Amy wasn't looking forward to working for her father's business. Josh got involved with Amy's dilemma early on and then was gone. I was in awe when Amy traveled for Josh and was there to nurse him back to health. Then, as Josh got better, he was in denial of their relationship and was gone.
Josh eventually came back to help Harold Johnson and hopefully regain Amy back into his life. Amy had a stubborn front.
Josh made amends with his father, Chance. Chance helped out with Harold's business. As Amy found out that Josh and Chance were talking again and Chance had saved her Father's business, Amy realized her true feelings for Josh.
As I said earlier, this novel did not grab me as DM's have before.
July 5, 2009
if you are looking for an easy quick beach read this is it. It is your typical love story
July 9, 2010
I always feel so good after reading Debbie Macomber's books. This is another one that didn't let me down.
July 17, 2010
A very quick read...enjoyable too.
January 14, 2012
A hot sexy book right from the beginning! Macomber does not disappoint on this book
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July 11, 2014Really loved it. It was hard for me to put down.
February 8, 2015
Written in 1990, still an excellent story!
June 2, 2015
Once again...an enjoyable book by Debbie. Easy to read, fun plot.
October 24, 2019
I liked this book very interesting reading
April 18, 2025
Cute and sweet story
October 20, 2008
This was a pretty good story.
February 9, 2015
enjoyed it very much helped pass a snowy miserable day.
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