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The Guardian Series #2
Fallen
The “must-read romance” series featured in USA Today
In Guardian, book one in the popular Guardian Series, readers were captivated by the story of Declan and Alexander and the obstacles they had to overcome for love.
Now, in Fallen, Declan and Alexander are finally able to surrender to the powerful desires they were forced to resist. But will they be able to truly put the past to rest? Old enemies return, determined to seek revenge, and an even greater evil is revealed that threatens their hopeful future. In a dangerous game of cat and mouse, the two lovers face a devastating betrayal and find themselves apart when they need each other most. A guardian falls, buried secrets are revealed, and danger is closing in.
With romance, passion, and suspense, this story will leave readers believing in true love and unexpected possibilities.
Note to readers: The Guardian Series is meant to be read in order: 1. Guardian, 2. Fallen, 3. Revelation (all available now on Amazon)
In Guardian, book one in the popular Guardian Series, readers were captivated by the story of Declan and Alexander and the obstacles they had to overcome for love.
Now, in Fallen, Declan and Alexander are finally able to surrender to the powerful desires they were forced to resist. But will they be able to truly put the past to rest? Old enemies return, determined to seek revenge, and an even greater evil is revealed that threatens their hopeful future. In a dangerous game of cat and mouse, the two lovers face a devastating betrayal and find themselves apart when they need each other most. A guardian falls, buried secrets are revealed, and danger is closing in.
With romance, passion, and suspense, this story will leave readers believing in true love and unexpected possibilities.
Note to readers: The Guardian Series is meant to be read in order: 1. Guardian, 2. Fallen, 3. Revelation (all available now on Amazon)
222 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 8, 2016
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A.J. Messenger
5 books231 followersUSA TODAY-recommended author, A.J. Messenger, lives in California. Her novel Guardian was featured as a "must-read romance" in USA TODAY and was chosen as a "Staff Pick" on Goodreads.
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September 25, 2019
2nd time around!
I normally don't read a book twice not even a series but this series is an exception. I love Declan and Alexander's love story! Don't Miss out!
I normally don't read a book twice not even a series but this series is an exception. I love Declan and Alexander's love story! Don't Miss out!
June 12, 2021
Good
I love this book and I love this author. I can't wait to read the next because iT is that good.
I love this book and I love this author. I can't wait to read the next because iT is that good.
July 19, 2023
the ending omg!!!’
This just gets better and better the ending have me shockeddddd… wowwww love this so far the book the story its just amazing no lets see wat book three offers
This just gets better and better the ending have me shockeddddd… wowwww love this so far the book the story its just amazing no lets see wat book three offers
August 30, 2016
I was given an advanced copy by the author but not just for a review, she is honestly too kind.
It's taken me awhile to write this review but "Fallen" has stayed with me throughout my own life's journey. I came back to the book today and skimmed through it, went over my notes and still was in awe of A.J.Messenger's skill at portraying this kind of relationship. Alexander, a guardian angel and Declan, a sprite with some awesome powers that we're beginning to see develop, but also a mortal girl. I feel there's an elegance to the writing. Yes, the story has the bad guy and all that he brings with him but as I believe "Light always overcomes Darkness" Declan has two wonderful friends, Finn and Liz and I love how developed the characters are, especially Finn.
A.J. has created a beautiful world and I see it through Declan's eyes. I admire her ability to write about things that relationships endure, especially teenage relationships. Alexander always has a plan and he does pay attention to many details. When the time for him and Declan to make love, he was a pure angel in love. The author didn't make anything feel bad when it came to the intensity of the main character's relationship. It was all pure and decent. I love how Declan and her mom went down to the beach every year on the date of her father's death. I love the way they talk to him and cleanse their soul at the beach~That's what it feels like to me. I'm not giving away too much, I hope, but I'm anxious to read "Revelation" and absorb it fully. There's a lot to come if Declan's memories of her father's guidance come to light and I do believe they will be true. Thank you A.J.Messenger for sharing this amazing series, it has helped me in my own faith in ways that have lifted my heart and spirit.
It's taken me awhile to write this review but "Fallen" has stayed with me throughout my own life's journey. I came back to the book today and skimmed through it, went over my notes and still was in awe of A.J.Messenger's skill at portraying this kind of relationship. Alexander, a guardian angel and Declan, a sprite with some awesome powers that we're beginning to see develop, but also a mortal girl. I feel there's an elegance to the writing. Yes, the story has the bad guy and all that he brings with him but as I believe "Light always overcomes Darkness" Declan has two wonderful friends, Finn and Liz and I love how developed the characters are, especially Finn.
A.J. has created a beautiful world and I see it through Declan's eyes. I admire her ability to write about things that relationships endure, especially teenage relationships. Alexander always has a plan and he does pay attention to many details. When the time for him and Declan to make love, he was a pure angel in love. The author didn't make anything feel bad when it came to the intensity of the main character's relationship. It was all pure and decent. I love how Declan and her mom went down to the beach every year on the date of her father's death. I love the way they talk to him and cleanse their soul at the beach~That's what it feels like to me. I'm not giving away too much, I hope, but I'm anxious to read "Revelation" and absorb it fully. There's a lot to come if Declan's memories of her father's guidance come to light and I do believe they will be true. Thank you A.J.Messenger for sharing this amazing series, it has helped me in my own faith in ways that have lifted my heart and spirit.
June 8, 2017
Wow! This is my first angel paranormal. I loved the clean and pureness of this series. This is a level for all ages. Just pure love. I loved the relationship of Alexander, the guardian angel and Declan, a Spite with some awesome powers that starts to develop throughout this book, but also a mortal girl. Her being mortal and in the beginning, the rules is why the never made love until the end (Strictly clean). When it was time for Declan and Alexander to make love, he was a pure angel in love.
I loved how Declan and her mom went to the beach every year on the date of her fathers death. I cried through the entire thing because I do the same thing with my children at my husbands gravesite. There's allot to come in the next book with Declan's father. He saved her in this book so I know he'll be in the next book.
I don't want to leave the review without mentioning Declan's best friends, Liz and Finn. They were wonderful additions to this series, their characters evolved in this book. Especially Finn and his love, pure love for Liz. I've never read or heard about a person with Asperger's. He was the sweetest and kindest person ever. I highly recommend this series
I loved how Declan and her mom went to the beach every year on the date of her fathers death. I cried through the entire thing because I do the same thing with my children at my husbands gravesite. There's allot to come in the next book with Declan's father. He saved her in this book so I know he'll be in the next book.
I don't want to leave the review without mentioning Declan's best friends, Liz and Finn. They were wonderful additions to this series, their characters evolved in this book. Especially Finn and his love, pure love for Liz. I've never read or heard about a person with Asperger's. He was the sweetest and kindest person ever. I highly recommend this series
March 15, 2019
I don’t understand why everyone is giving these books 5 and 4 stars. The plot is boring. Seriously. I’m just finishing the series at this point because I have nothing else better to read at the moment and I have this thing where if I start a series I must finish. I hope they get better, but needless to say I am highly disappointed right now
August 1, 2020
The story just gets better and better with each book in this series, it's so hard to put down and it gives you that uplifting feeling as you read as well as the feelings of fear and sadness but it's content is so varied and surprise that I think you go through all the emotions.
It's a brilliant book to read that gives you a full array of emotions and a beautiful uplifting experience
It's a brilliant book to read that gives you a full array of emotions and a beautiful uplifting experience
June 4, 2023
I knew it!
Somehow I had a feeling the ending was what it would be and it still made me ever so happy! Once again, this series has me feeling all the emotions and wanting more. Onto #3!!!
Somehow I had a feeling the ending was what it would be and it still made me ever so happy! Once again, this series has me feeling all the emotions and wanting more. Onto #3!!!
December 11, 2020
Super good book, great series!
June 20, 2021
Good
Like riding a wave that ends with an emotional high, and a lingering desire to know what’s next. Bring on book3
Like riding a wave that ends with an emotional high, and a lingering desire to know what’s next. Bring on book3
March 18, 2023
Great quick read
Great quick read series- can’t wait to jump into the next book. Love kindle unlimited. Very twilight esk type of love story without the vampires 😊
Great quick read series- can’t wait to jump into the next book. Love kindle unlimited. Very twilight esk type of love story without the vampires 😊
January 10, 2026
Alexander and Declan’s relationship really kills from a place of pure understanding of their relationship and what stands in the middle.
Despite how it seems on the outside of their relationship they have a bond that stems from calmness.
I see pieces of myself in the characters and something unique about this experience is I see people I care about in these characters.
This books displays moments and concepts with fragments of the truth spilled within the pages. When you’re reading this book you randomly get cut scrolling through the pages. Every time you are shocked and thrilled. Thrilled for the characters and this “imaginary world” that deep down isn’t so imaginary.
I can say with astounding confidence I’ve never read anything like this.
The characters waltz through the book with a lightness, well the writing follows suit. The book is well written but also flows lightly to match the characters. With this book the writing and characters move together separately but simultaneously. Creating a blend of a world where the truth is ever present.
Still debating on rather a four star review does this justice. By the time I finish the story it might land on five strong solid stars.
Despite how it seems on the outside of their relationship they have a bond that stems from calmness.
I see pieces of myself in the characters and something unique about this experience is I see people I care about in these characters.
This books displays moments and concepts with fragments of the truth spilled within the pages. When you’re reading this book you randomly get cut scrolling through the pages. Every time you are shocked and thrilled. Thrilled for the characters and this “imaginary world” that deep down isn’t so imaginary.
I can say with astounding confidence I’ve never read anything like this.
The characters waltz through the book with a lightness, well the writing follows suit. The book is well written but also flows lightly to match the characters. With this book the writing and characters move together separately but simultaneously. Creating a blend of a world where the truth is ever present.
Still debating on rather a four star review does this justice. By the time I finish the story it might land on five strong solid stars.
October 11, 2021
.I liked this book just as much as I liked the first one. I hate that Alexander and Declan go back and fourth between dating and not dating because I feel like there better together then they are apart from each other. I can't wait to read the next book to see where there the story goes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 22, 2024
great sequel
Ready for book 3 love the tug of war between characters and leaves you with a fantastic cliff hanger. Waiting for next one…
Ready for book 3 love the tug of war between characters and leaves you with a fantastic cliff hanger. Waiting for next one…
August 19, 2024
HOLY SHIT. On a scale of 1 to 5, this is a 6. The ending!?! Omg. So much anticipation in the book, literally. On to the next!!
July 31, 2019
Great love story
August 16, 2019
Really great storyline and creative writing !
I love all of th characters and really feel like I'm engaged in the plot and can't wait for the outcome of it all ! Real page turner!! Unique world of guardian angels and of course good fighting evil .
I love all of th characters and really feel like I'm engaged in the plot and can't wait for the outcome of it all ! Real page turner!! Unique world of guardian angels and of course good fighting evil .
March 25, 2019
Anticipation
The anticipation of what the next page holds keeps you turning them all night. Addicting and exciting. Light and dark and all the shadows in between.
The anticipation of what the next page holds keeps you turning them all night. Addicting and exciting. Light and dark and all the shadows in between.
January 31, 2021
So sweet and romantic at times! Loved it!
March 4, 2019
Love this series.
Loving and warm romance between our heroes. ..characters all have well told backgrounds so that you can empathise with them...baddies are suitably bad...well told story .
Loving and warm romance between our heroes. ..characters all have well told backgrounds so that you can empathise with them...baddies are suitably bad...well told story .
May 11, 2022
Amazing
No words can explain how read capturing these books are so far. I cannot wait to see where it goes next.
No words can explain how read capturing these books are so far. I cannot wait to see where it goes next.
February 22, 2022
I started the second book straight after finishing the first one.
The plot twists are great and give a good rhythm to the book.
The love story still gives you butterflies and the relationship does evolve in a pleasant way.
The plot twists are great and give a good rhythm to the book.
The love story still gives you butterflies and the relationship does evolve in a pleasant way.
October 26, 2019
Amiazing Storyline
i like all the charvachters and how the author has fleshed them out. i can't wait to read book three.
i like all the charvachters and how the author has fleshed them out. i can't wait to read book three.
August 10, 2016
Fallen by AJ Messenger is the second book in the Guardian Series. The first book, Guardian was released in 2014 and was awesome. I loved the characters and the story that the author created. It was one of the first indie books I had discovered and I was amazed at how great it was. I had been very impatiently waiting for the next books in the series.
I was thrilled that Fallen was released this summer and that the third book will be out in the fall.
Fallen continues to follow Declan and Alexander as they explore their relationship and Declan learns more about Alexander’s world. We learn a little more about Declan’s family and see a little bit more mature version of Declan. Her relationships with her mom and friends are really great to see in the book. I loved seeing Finn and Liz again. They are awesome.
Declan is smart, caring, hardworking, a great friend and willing to do what is necessary. Alexander is a smokin hot guy from Australia (just think of the awesome accent). He is sweet and thoughtful, witty, compassionate, intense and over protective. Their relationship grows and so does the danger. This book has it all, romance, passion, friendship, mystery and suspense.
I highly recommend the Guardian Series. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Five STARS * * * * *
I was thrilled that Fallen was released this summer and that the third book will be out in the fall.
Fallen continues to follow Declan and Alexander as they explore their relationship and Declan learns more about Alexander’s world. We learn a little more about Declan’s family and see a little bit more mature version of Declan. Her relationships with her mom and friends are really great to see in the book. I loved seeing Finn and Liz again. They are awesome.
Declan is smart, caring, hardworking, a great friend and willing to do what is necessary. Alexander is a smokin hot guy from Australia (just think of the awesome accent). He is sweet and thoughtful, witty, compassionate, intense and over protective. Their relationship grows and so does the danger. This book has it all, romance, passion, friendship, mystery and suspense.
I highly recommend the Guardian Series. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Five STARS * * * * *
February 11, 2017
Engrossing
Book 2 of this series. An absolute joy to read. Excellent character development. Too many authors Tod a y over explain their characters, this author developed just enough and left a little for your imagination. I highly recommend this series for both young and old.
Book 2 of this series. An absolute joy to read. Excellent character development. Too many authors Tod a y over explain their characters, this author developed just enough and left a little for your imagination. I highly recommend this series for both young and old.
June 26, 2023
juvenile.
Interesting enough to keep reading but skimmed the ending. Directed towards young teens it seems until the certain 0.5 🌶 scene at the end and even then it wasn’t too bad but no character development so I’m like why. The plot twist got me but the storyline is kinda surface level. Found a few grammatical errors like “tasted” when the word should’ve been “taste” or an omitted word. It’s a basic version of twilight.
Interesting enough to keep reading but skimmed the ending. Directed towards young teens it seems until the certain 0.5 🌶 scene at the end and even then it wasn’t too bad but no character development so I’m like why. The plot twist got me but the storyline is kinda surface level. Found a few grammatical errors like “tasted” when the word should’ve been “taste” or an omitted word. It’s a basic version of twilight.
August 26, 2016
Simply breathtaking!
I've read this book three times....thank you, Kindle Unlimited :) I absolutely adore this series! Declan and Alexander have the kind of love that can defeat evil at its worst. In this book, Alexander has to disappear for a while, leaving Declan completely broken. There's a series of new friendships, revelations and betrayal. Will evil be defeated? Will Alexander find his way back to Declan? This is a must-read series! Book 3, Revelation, is coming out soon. I suggest reading all 3. I'm patiently waiting for Amazon to drop Revelation so I can download it! 5 stars!!
I've read this book three times....thank you, Kindle Unlimited :) I absolutely adore this series! Declan and Alexander have the kind of love that can defeat evil at its worst. In this book, Alexander has to disappear for a while, leaving Declan completely broken. There's a series of new friendships, revelations and betrayal. Will evil be defeated? Will Alexander find his way back to Declan? This is a must-read series! Book 3, Revelation, is coming out soon. I suggest reading all 3. I'm patiently waiting for Amazon to drop Revelation so I can download it! 5 stars!!
January 8, 2017
Revaluation
As Declan and Alexander find their way together the outside world seems to come crashing in. Alexander's fighting his brother hoping to make thing turn out right. So excited for the next book.
As Declan and Alexander find their way together the outside world seems to come crashing in. Alexander's fighting his brother hoping to make thing turn out right. So excited for the next book.
August 11, 2016
Great book! Could not put it down. Cannot wait for book3!!!
August 9, 2016
There’s a lot of giggling induced scenes, sweet commentary, a few dark situations, but predictable outcomes. It’s a fast but good read. Hurry up August 26th! I need to get my paws on REVELATION!
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