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Lilith and Her Harem #1
Wild Angels
“You don’t deserve Heaven. You’re more interesting than good can ever be.”
Ever since Ellis lost her twin, Ash, in a car crash, she’s suffered terrible nightmares. She sees Ash in a strange and mystical land, running for her life. But from who? Or what?
And when Ellis wakes from her dreams, it’s often to a world on fire.
Ellis is only days from her eighteenth birthday when firefighters storm into her house to put out the flames. Her mother surrenders her to a reform school for mutants like her. It’s a class of three, locked away in a haunted asylum. They are meant to battle the dead as well as their own demons.
She’s locked away with two men she probably shouldn’t trust.
Ryker. She’s drawn to the dangerous knight with the mystical tattoos.
Levi. She finds comfort in the kind-hearted, sword-swinging killer.
”The three of us together are too dangerous to cage.”
WILD ANGELS is the first in the paranormal reverse harem romance series, LILITH AND HER HAREM.
Ever since Ellis lost her twin, Ash, in a car crash, she’s suffered terrible nightmares. She sees Ash in a strange and mystical land, running for her life. But from who? Or what?
And when Ellis wakes from her dreams, it’s often to a world on fire.
Ellis is only days from her eighteenth birthday when firefighters storm into her house to put out the flames. Her mother surrenders her to a reform school for mutants like her. It’s a class of three, locked away in a haunted asylum. They are meant to battle the dead as well as their own demons.
She’s locked away with two men she probably shouldn’t trust.
Ryker. She’s drawn to the dangerous knight with the mystical tattoos.
Levi. She finds comfort in the kind-hearted, sword-swinging killer.
”The three of us together are too dangerous to cage.”
WILD ANGELS is the first in the paranormal reverse harem romance series, LILITH AND HER HAREM.
259 pages, ebook
First published November 15, 2017
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October 14, 2018
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A bit confusing in terms of plotline, but very well written and great banter between characters.
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A bit confusing in terms of plotline, but very well written and great banter between characters.
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February 28, 2020
1 1/2
OK I didn't really like this. I didn't hate it but it there wasn't anything that would make me read on. The only reason I actually read through this one, I would have DNF finished and forgot about it, is because Wild in the title was needed for a challenge.
So here is the reason I would have DNF. It is a YA, she is 17, and it is angsty like a YA/NA. It does have a very little sex at the very end so don't let the harem title fool you. It is NOT erotica but has a little graphic sex with multiple partners to get the harem title. So it reads like a YA, needs an editor at the beginning very badly (some don't care about that), and doesn't have a plot line more than meeting her men that she is destined for and seeing what the bad guys in the school are up to (cliffhanger). So what do these foursomes do? Hunters? Hmm... I guess we read on to see, along with reading to see if she ever has a decent conversation with #3 Jacob? and if they ever find #4. I really didn't care as there was no information for me and at the end she pop in a possible plot line and cliffhanger. These just are not my thing. Was this bad, no, was it good, not in my opinion, but I'm hard on YA/NA and cliffhangers by a long shot and when I read harem, I was a little erotic mixed in not just straight sex told graphically. I never felt any connection between the 3 other than the "magic" pull and bond that was told to us. *sigh* Not my thing. Below is my rant on the use of "realer" as a word.
-----while reading editing issues that I had to whine about--------------
This needs an editor so badly that I am cringing. I usual am pretty good with reading over the poor wording or false words that are used but this is on the same page, 3 issues. Maybe helping my college friend with her papers is making me sensitive.
First one, "realer", nope, I know that it is used today by youth but it stinks. REAL is real or not real, and I think all the "fake news" has blur lines on real. It is real or not, it is fact or not, not "alternative facts". I'm so over this. real does NOT have a comparative form whether slang.com says it is or not. Real means real, there is no comparison and if you have to compare it, don't use realer as it sounds like you are fishing or in Spain or Brazil counting money. When you want to compare, seek to use realistic or more realistic. Maybe that is too many freaking syllables for the people today but that is what you are comparing, the realistic vision of something, not the more real vision and not the grating on the ear realer vision, which was used here. I can pass by the more real, which is just wrong, but for some reason realer, F-me, I just cannot do it. Take this sentence, "that is the realest thing I've seen" or "Elves are realer than werewolves". Does it sound good? Now say it with most realistic and more realistic and guess what, bingo, sound great. "that is the most realistic thing I've seen" or "Elves are more realistic than werewolves."
OK then 2 and 3, indirect object use of "I", cripes I hate this and twice on a page. Use us and stop using I where us would work and I doesn't. Say it in your head. "They are going to give it to Jamie and I" Nope!!! Nope! Nope! Because "They are going to to give it to we" doesn't work does it? I and We are subjects kiddos, kids, (high school graduates?). If you can use US then use me, and please please please stop with mixing him and her, with I and she and he with me respectively. It is him, her, and me... always and he, she and I. NEVER {him and I} nor {she and me}. Songs today F-up the language as I hear it all the time and it hurts.
If you think you are good enough to write a book, write it correctly and only use poor grammar when the person is talking and it is their vernacular. Use a grammar software and check where the person talks, whether you want them to sound smart (as I asked my daughter, 14 years old on both of these, and even she could hear "realer" and subject as "I" used as an object and could correct it. This is 8th grade stuff people!
OK I didn't really like this. I didn't hate it but it there wasn't anything that would make me read on. The only reason I actually read through this one, I would have DNF finished and forgot about it, is because Wild in the title was needed for a challenge.
So here is the reason I would have DNF. It is a YA, she is 17, and it is angsty like a YA/NA. It does have a very little sex at the very end so don't let the harem title fool you. It is NOT erotica but has a little graphic sex with multiple partners to get the harem title. So it reads like a YA, needs an editor at the beginning very badly (some don't care about that), and doesn't have a plot line more than meeting her men that she is destined for and seeing what the bad guys in the school are up to (cliffhanger). So what do these foursomes do? Hunters? Hmm... I guess we read on to see, along with reading to see if she ever has a decent conversation with #3 Jacob? and if they ever find #4. I really didn't care as there was no information for me and at the end she pop in a possible plot line and cliffhanger. These just are not my thing. Was this bad, no, was it good, not in my opinion, but I'm hard on YA/NA and cliffhangers by a long shot and when I read harem, I was a little erotic mixed in not just straight sex told graphically. I never felt any connection between the 3 other than the "magic" pull and bond that was told to us. *sigh* Not my thing. Below is my rant on the use of "realer" as a word.
-----while reading editing issues that I had to whine about--------------
This needs an editor so badly that I am cringing. I usual am pretty good with reading over the poor wording or false words that are used but this is on the same page, 3 issues. Maybe helping my college friend with her papers is making me sensitive.
First one, "realer", nope, I know that it is used today by youth but it stinks. REAL is real or not real, and I think all the "fake news" has blur lines on real. It is real or not, it is fact or not, not "alternative facts". I'm so over this. real does NOT have a comparative form whether slang.com says it is or not. Real means real, there is no comparison and if you have to compare it, don't use realer as it sounds like you are fishing or in Spain or Brazil counting money. When you want to compare, seek to use realistic or more realistic. Maybe that is too many freaking syllables for the people today but that is what you are comparing, the realistic vision of something, not the more real vision and not the grating on the ear realer vision, which was used here. I can pass by the more real, which is just wrong, but for some reason realer, F-me, I just cannot do it. Take this sentence, "that is the realest thing I've seen" or "Elves are realer than werewolves". Does it sound good? Now say it with most realistic and more realistic and guess what, bingo, sound great. "that is the most realistic thing I've seen" or "Elves are more realistic than werewolves."
OK then 2 and 3, indirect object use of "I", cripes I hate this and twice on a page. Use us and stop using I where us would work and I doesn't. Say it in your head. "They are going to give it to Jamie and I" Nope!!! Nope! Nope! Because "They are going to to give it to we" doesn't work does it? I and We are subjects kiddos, kids, (high school graduates?). If you can use US then use me, and please please please stop with mixing him and her, with I and she and he with me respectively. It is him, her, and me... always and he, she and I. NEVER {him and I} nor {she and me}. Songs today F-up the language as I hear it all the time and it hurts.
If you think you are good enough to write a book, write it correctly and only use poor grammar when the person is talking and it is their vernacular. Use a grammar software and check where the person talks, whether you want them to sound smart (as I asked my daughter, 14 years old on both of these, and even she could hear "realer" and subject as "I" used as an object and could correct it. This is 8th grade stuff people!
November 19, 2019
3.5/5
Ellis is no stranger to the odd occurrences that happen whenever she has a nightmare. It all started after her twin sister's accident. Ellis constantly dreams of Ash in a world of fire and when she wakes up she usually brings those flames with her. Ellis's mom is sick and tired of the danger her daughter poses so when she finds a program that should help her troubled daughter she doesn't hesitate.
Once locked up in a reformed mental asylum, Ellis finds she's not as alone as she thought. There are two outrageously handsome guys locked up with her: Levi and Ryker. They're also twins. And they know why Ellis has dreams about her sister and fiery powers. But before they can find Ash, they must escape from the asylum.
This was a decent RH! I liked the religion/mythology of angels that was involved and the story about Lilith. I'm curious to see where this will go once Ellis unlocks all of her powers. I loved Ryker and Levi right away. They were badass but without being assholes about it. I loved how they taught Ellis to defend herself as well.
I'm really curious to see Ellis develop her relationship with Jake and see them find the fourth and final "brother". Something that was a bit different was how Ellis is trying to come to terms with having her own harem. I haven't read a lot of harems, but most the time the girl is like YES let's get this party started. While Ellis isn't turning any of her guys down per se, she is taking the time to get used to it and make sure each guy is okay with their paranormal situation.
Ellis is no stranger to the odd occurrences that happen whenever she has a nightmare. It all started after her twin sister's accident. Ellis constantly dreams of Ash in a world of fire and when she wakes up she usually brings those flames with her. Ellis's mom is sick and tired of the danger her daughter poses so when she finds a program that should help her troubled daughter she doesn't hesitate.
Once locked up in a reformed mental asylum, Ellis finds she's not as alone as she thought. There are two outrageously handsome guys locked up with her: Levi and Ryker. They're also twins. And they know why Ellis has dreams about her sister and fiery powers. But before they can find Ash, they must escape from the asylum.
This was a decent RH! I liked the religion/mythology of angels that was involved and the story about Lilith. I'm curious to see where this will go once Ellis unlocks all of her powers. I loved Ryker and Levi right away. They were badass but without being assholes about it. I loved how they taught Ellis to defend herself as well.
I'm really curious to see Ellis develop her relationship with Jake and see them find the fourth and final "brother". Something that was a bit different was how Ellis is trying to come to terms with having her own harem. I haven't read a lot of harems, but most the time the girl is like YES let's get this party started. While Ellis isn't turning any of her guys down per se, she is taking the time to get used to it and make sure each guy is okay with their paranormal situation.
May 15, 2018
KU
3.5 stars
I took 0.5 off my rating because of the desperate need for more editing endless errors where you had to guess for the appropriate word such as mind for mine.
The story is good with a decent plotline and well defined characters. The tale is not a complex one, but this is overcome with sexy blokes and a strong atmosphere.
3.5 stars
I took 0.5 off my rating because of the desperate need for more editing endless errors where you had to guess for the appropriate word such as mind for mine.
The story is good with a decent plotline and well defined characters. The tale is not a complex one, but this is overcome with sexy blokes and a strong atmosphere.
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December 21, 2019
2.3🌟
Ok read not great
Ok read not great
November 24, 2017
Ellis' life drastically changed the day her sister died. Everyone started treating her differently, including her mother. She's trying to hold on until until college just a couple months away. Her mother has other plans for her though once she catches her room on fire by accident. She doesn't end up in the cozy reform school her mother intended. Now she's not only fighting the nightmares while sleeping, she has real live nightmares to battle. Levi and Ryker have been waiting for Ellis their whole lives. Now that they have her, they have to keep her protected.
Basically Ellis is a special supernatural who will end up with four protectors. She's a reincarnated Lilith and The Four are angels. There are a lot of people who want to harm her. They want her powers. They want to use what she can do for their own personal reasons. She has to trust Ryker and Levi, hunters, to keep her safe and teach her what she needs to know. Enter third brother Jake, the asshole. He's part supernatural himself and hates all things supernatural. He has good reason to though.
I really enjoyed this story. I think it has great potential. I don't normally rate or comment on grammatical errors in these reviews bc I normally get them before release. Since this one is already published though I am. I did drop down to a 4 star bc of these errors. I think a good beta read through would catch them and prevent that in the future.
I don't know that this part gets spoilerish but I'm gonna warn you anyway. I've seen so many people shy away from this book bc of the reviews on Amazon. I'm all about free speech and everyone having their opinion so I'm not hating on them in any way. I don't understand them though. Yes, Jake is an asshole. His reasoning for being an asshole is very clearly explained. Two reasons actually. He went through something very traumatic with supernaturals while young so he hates them. All of them. Second reason, he's destined to love Ellis. He has no choice. He wants a choice. I think that's where some reviewers may have had an issue bc nobody should ever be forced into anything. However, it's not that he doesn't like her, that he couldn't learn to love her on his own. He's not in love with someone else and forced to choose Ellis. It's no different than shifters who mate. There's no choice and sometimes they aren't happy about it, but they come around! It's drama, it's angst, it makes the stories interesting. So with all that said, I don't think you should let other reviews on Amazon keep you from reading this book. Make your own opinion about it.
December 1, 2017
The pace of the story was natural, characters unique, and I like the fact that it is not yet clear who is the fourth and that Jacob is fighting against this pairing. It is much more interesting that way, especially in the paranormal universe where reverse harem is fated and there seems to be no choice.
And I especially like the fact that will not have to wait three years till the final book. Though I would definitely wait as long as it takes.
And I especially like the fact that will not have to wait three years till the final book. Though I would definitely wait as long as it takes.
July 7, 2023
2.5 Stars
May 4, 2018
I borrowed this title with my kindle unlimited subscription
Wow what a great story! A fresh idea for a storyline that had me hooked from the beginning. Ellis has had a tough time recently what with losing her sister and her mum blaming her.
After being kidnapped and put in an asylum her life takes a drastic turn, she learns about who she is and she meets some hot guys. Well written the story flows at a great pace with plenty of action and adventure to keep you glued to the page, I cannot wait to read the next book
Wow what a great story! A fresh idea for a storyline that had me hooked from the beginning. Ellis has had a tough time recently what with losing her sister and her mum blaming her.
After being kidnapped and put in an asylum her life takes a drastic turn, she learns about who she is and she meets some hot guys. Well written the story flows at a great pace with plenty of action and adventure to keep you glued to the page, I cannot wait to read the next book
February 15, 2018
It's not the greatest paranormal reverse harem, it's not the worst. It's pretty average. It has potential to be amazing, but it needs a strong editor to help Dawson work through some of the errors that weaken the story and or pull the reader out of the action. If you are into this genre go ahead and read it. You aren't going to be on the edge of your seat devouring it, but you also aren't going to be resisting the urge to throw your device across the room. It's an easy, mostly enjoyable read.
Spoilers ahead
To begin with there are a number of errors that the reader can sort of let slide because it's a paranormal romance book so some how in dealing with demons you can let some of the character development slip, but if it was any other genre of book you would automatically ding the book two stars. It starts out pretty strongly in the sense that Ellis doesn't immediately fall in love with Levi and Ryker, and while the connection is fast, it makes sense under the circumstances and with the additional of the paranormal element and is tempered by some caution of her part as she learns to navigate her way in this new world. However, there are other elements that are just sort of thrown in there without any development, like I get that the author wants Ellis to be kick ass and fight rather than just be guarded, but you need to take the time to naturally introduce that aspect of the character you can't just have a girl who finds out she isn't human but Lilith reincarnated and ghosts are real as are other supernatural beings and God and Angels immediately go yeah I buy in, now train me to fight with a sword. A few steps are skipped there. And you know if a crazed millionaire has told me my mom, who I discovered does cafe about me, thinks I'm dead and he is going to kill her in 15-30 days time, I'm not going to go back to my boyfriends' cabin in the woods and sleep with two out of three of them, I'm going to go get my mom and bring her to someplace safe. Or at least get someone else in the Hunters organization to protect her for the FIFTEEN days evil bad guy has given me until he kills her IF I tell. It's not like he is going to kill her instantly if I tell. I dunno, maybe that just me being all logical and what not.
Additionally there are a number of continuity errors which really pull the reader from the story. Some are small, but annoying, like there are four characters in a scene but Ellis says "the three of us", or in the same scene it's mentioned that Ellis is only dressed in her utilitarian bikini, then she is in just a bra and her jeans, then she is back to only being in her utilitarian bikini, not because she changed, she has been standing in the same sport talking the entire time.
Or slightly bigger, Ellis is in the abandoned mental hospital for less than a day, she wakes up from her smash and grab transport, eats dinner, has her first run in with evil ghosts, dozes with Ryker, wakes up, watches a f***ed up video and agrees to do some experimenting, and then fights her way out. 36 hours at best, but she goes on about the days she spent in the mental hospital. Or when they get to the cabin the first time there is a whole big scene about her not wanting or having her own room, but when they get back to the cabin she suddenly has a room. When did that happen? Must has been at the same time the author went into all the back story about growing up at the cabin and the boys mom fixing the place up on her own, oh wait, that didn't happen, the none existent conversation is just referenced and marginally expanded upon. And while we are on in, when did the guys have time to go birthday present shopping? I don't recall there being a gift shop in the abandoned mental hospital, and they didn't stop by Zales while covered in blood.
Some of the continuity is larger and goes to the character development, like one moment Ellis is promising to give Jacob his space and they will find a way to break their connection, and the next scene her internal monolog is all about how she is going to be extra flirty with him. So was that whole we will find a way to get you what you want scene disingenuous on her part or is this another continuity error? Or when they are escaping the first time Ellis figures out she can throw fireballs but it never occurs to her when they are attacked at the office or on the back country road or when the truck is speeding off with Levi to throw a fireball she has the ability to control and surround their enemies is fire? Cause you know if my life was in danger of the lives of those is was supernaturally predetermined to love and I had the ability to create and throw fire, I'm going to create and throw fire.
Also, don't expect a lot from the sex scene. It's full-on cliches like "I had wanted him for so long" you know, the four whole days she knew he existed. And while I have no problem with books that insinuate the sex, in fact I kind of prefer them, if you are going to write about it you need to do a little more than I braced against him as he slid home again, I tightened around him "Oh!". Am I suppose to be excited about that magical sex they just had? Honestly I'm wondering how he managed to get her wet jeans off without taking off her motorcycle boots, how convent his mom's boobs were the same size as hers, and why isn't it odd for him to strip his dead mom's bra off Ellis as he has sex with her in the woods in the rain.
Spoilers ahead
To begin with there are a number of errors that the reader can sort of let slide because it's a paranormal romance book so some how in dealing with demons you can let some of the character development slip, but if it was any other genre of book you would automatically ding the book two stars. It starts out pretty strongly in the sense that Ellis doesn't immediately fall in love with Levi and Ryker, and while the connection is fast, it makes sense under the circumstances and with the additional of the paranormal element and is tempered by some caution of her part as she learns to navigate her way in this new world. However, there are other elements that are just sort of thrown in there without any development, like I get that the author wants Ellis to be kick ass and fight rather than just be guarded, but you need to take the time to naturally introduce that aspect of the character you can't just have a girl who finds out she isn't human but Lilith reincarnated and ghosts are real as are other supernatural beings and God and Angels immediately go yeah I buy in, now train me to fight with a sword. A few steps are skipped there. And you know if a crazed millionaire has told me my mom, who I discovered does cafe about me, thinks I'm dead and he is going to kill her in 15-30 days time, I'm not going to go back to my boyfriends' cabin in the woods and sleep with two out of three of them, I'm going to go get my mom and bring her to someplace safe. Or at least get someone else in the Hunters organization to protect her for the FIFTEEN days evil bad guy has given me until he kills her IF I tell. It's not like he is going to kill her instantly if I tell. I dunno, maybe that just me being all logical and what not.
Additionally there are a number of continuity errors which really pull the reader from the story. Some are small, but annoying, like there are four characters in a scene but Ellis says "the three of us", or in the same scene it's mentioned that Ellis is only dressed in her utilitarian bikini, then she is in just a bra and her jeans, then she is back to only being in her utilitarian bikini, not because she changed, she has been standing in the same sport talking the entire time.
Or slightly bigger, Ellis is in the abandoned mental hospital for less than a day, she wakes up from her smash and grab transport, eats dinner, has her first run in with evil ghosts, dozes with Ryker, wakes up, watches a f***ed up video and agrees to do some experimenting, and then fights her way out. 36 hours at best, but she goes on about the days she spent in the mental hospital. Or when they get to the cabin the first time there is a whole big scene about her not wanting or having her own room, but when they get back to the cabin she suddenly has a room. When did that happen? Must has been at the same time the author went into all the back story about growing up at the cabin and the boys mom fixing the place up on her own, oh wait, that didn't happen, the none existent conversation is just referenced and marginally expanded upon. And while we are on in, when did the guys have time to go birthday present shopping? I don't recall there being a gift shop in the abandoned mental hospital, and they didn't stop by Zales while covered in blood.
Some of the continuity is larger and goes to the character development, like one moment Ellis is promising to give Jacob his space and they will find a way to break their connection, and the next scene her internal monolog is all about how she is going to be extra flirty with him. So was that whole we will find a way to get you what you want scene disingenuous on her part or is this another continuity error? Or when they are escaping the first time Ellis figures out she can throw fireballs but it never occurs to her when they are attacked at the office or on the back country road or when the truck is speeding off with Levi to throw a fireball she has the ability to control and surround their enemies is fire? Cause you know if my life was in danger of the lives of those is was supernaturally predetermined to love and I had the ability to create and throw fire, I'm going to create and throw fire.
Also, don't expect a lot from the sex scene. It's full-on cliches like "I had wanted him for so long" you know, the four whole days she knew he existed. And while I have no problem with books that insinuate the sex, in fact I kind of prefer them, if you are going to write about it you need to do a little more than I braced against him as he slid home again, I tightened around him "Oh!". Am I suppose to be excited about that magical sex they just had? Honestly I'm wondering how he managed to get her wet jeans off without taking off her motorcycle boots, how convent his mom's boobs were the same size as hers, and why isn't it odd for him to strip his dead mom's bra off Ellis as he has sex with her in the woods in the rain.
January 5, 2018
I liked it
There was a couple spelling and grammar errors buy still good. If you like RH give this a read. Ill be keeping my eyes out for book 2
There was a couple spelling and grammar errors buy still good. If you like RH give this a read. Ill be keeping my eyes out for book 2
September 30, 2018
Ellis's life has been a bit of a mess lately. What else can life be after you survive the car accident that killed your twin sister? When there's a haze around the events of that night, and you're truly not sure what really happened. Not only is her sister dead, but Ellis has some secrets that she needs to deal with, and her mom isn't the epitome of support.
Our MC is thrown to the wolves [scientists] when her mother surrenders her to the Company's custody for "rehabilitation." Really, what this means is that she's being thrown in a barely renovated abandoned mental hospital with two brothers who have an undeniable chemistry, a pull that she can't explain...especially since she's met one of them briefly before, in her mind.
Speaking of those brothers....Levi and Ryker have their own special bonuses that make it clear they're not quite regular humans. Outside of their powers, they're also abnormally attractive, and are way too knowledgeable about this new and dangerous world that Ellis has been thrust into.
I like both of the guys; I think this is one of the first times where I haven't had an easy initial favorite. Ryker and Levi are brave, capable, intelligent, and they each have something to offer Ellis that makes it so difficult to decide who's the front runner. Levi seems to have an innate empathy, understanding what Ellis needs and wants to communicate. Ryker is charismatic and flirty, and he easily establishes a comfort level with her.
After awhile we also get to meet Jacob: the brother that everyone will either love or hate. If you're a fan of the grumpy broken ones (which I happen to be), then you're going to love Jacob. He's rough around the edges, clearly having affection for his brothers, but a bit feral when it comes to extending social graces to other people. He grew on me very quickly, but I love those characters that are a little more rough because there's usually just something so golden within them.
Last but not least, our MC, Ellis. I DO like her, but there were moments that I wondered where her own social graces were. Sometimes she took her new situation in strides, admirably doing what needed to be done, and facing this new world as bravely as she could. Others, I was a little annoyed by her reactions, but definitely not often enough that I would hold it permanently against her.
Wild Angels is an interesting take on an old mythology that fans of the supernatural will definitely have come across: the lore of Lilith. Dawson's take was unique, and book 1 gives us enough information to start understanding Ellis's capabilities and the boys' connection to her without driving into overload. There's a good balance of digging into the lore and world-building without losing movement and progress in the plot.
Overall, I may prefer Dawson's new series (The True and the Crown), but I'm enjoying my time with Ellis and the boys, too.
Our MC is thrown to the wolves [scientists] when her mother surrenders her to the Company's custody for "rehabilitation." Really, what this means is that she's being thrown in a barely renovated abandoned mental hospital with two brothers who have an undeniable chemistry, a pull that she can't explain...especially since she's met one of them briefly before, in her mind.
Speaking of those brothers....Levi and Ryker have their own special bonuses that make it clear they're not quite regular humans. Outside of their powers, they're also abnormally attractive, and are way too knowledgeable about this new and dangerous world that Ellis has been thrust into.
I like both of the guys; I think this is one of the first times where I haven't had an easy initial favorite. Ryker and Levi are brave, capable, intelligent, and they each have something to offer Ellis that makes it so difficult to decide who's the front runner. Levi seems to have an innate empathy, understanding what Ellis needs and wants to communicate. Ryker is charismatic and flirty, and he easily establishes a comfort level with her.
After awhile we also get to meet Jacob: the brother that everyone will either love or hate. If you're a fan of the grumpy broken ones (which I happen to be), then you're going to love Jacob. He's rough around the edges, clearly having affection for his brothers, but a bit feral when it comes to extending social graces to other people. He grew on me very quickly, but I love those characters that are a little more rough because there's usually just something so golden within them.
Last but not least, our MC, Ellis. I DO like her, but there were moments that I wondered where her own social graces were. Sometimes she took her new situation in strides, admirably doing what needed to be done, and facing this new world as bravely as she could. Others, I was a little annoyed by her reactions, but definitely not often enough that I would hold it permanently against her.
Wild Angels is an interesting take on an old mythology that fans of the supernatural will definitely have come across: the lore of Lilith. Dawson's take was unique, and book 1 gives us enough information to start understanding Ellis's capabilities and the boys' connection to her without driving into overload. There's a good balance of digging into the lore and world-building without losing movement and progress in the plot.
Overall, I may prefer Dawson's new series (The True and the Crown), but I'm enjoying my time with Ellis and the boys, too.
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June 11, 2019This series is basically a mash-up of the TV show Supernatural and the Dark Side series by Kristy Cunning. Like... put those in a blender and you'd come really close to this Lilith series. The harem guys are Hunters who popped right out of Supernatural, and they're brothers and the heroine is bound to them by a curse, just like the Dark Side books.
I had a good time with this series. The development of the plot and characters gave me a lot of hope for how the True and Crown books will progress. Dawson throws some real wrenches into her characters' lives & she does banter really well. I loved the quippy conversations the protagonists would have while they careened from one crisis to another.
Dawson is one of those authors (bizarrely common in the reverse harem genre) who writes platonic affection and kissing really, really well but her sex is mechanical and vanilla and not hot. Don't look for any kind of menage elements here--Ellis peels off with the guys individually for 'dates'. So they might hug and kiss in public but all the sex is one-on-one in a private setting, and suuuper vanilla. I think Ellis goes down on one guy, briefly, to warm him up... and one of the guys goes down on her a couple of times... but for the most part it's very soft-lit, nice and respectful P-in-V action. One of the guys says he's into bdsm but it never arrives on the page.
I'm really, really starting to be confused by the paradox of this genre. Reverse Harem is about having all the men and yet so many of these books are less carnal than the average romance I read. They're at their strongest, find their emotional power, in depictions of caretaking. Men who do the cooking, bandage the heroine's wounds, wipe away her tears... men who love to hug and cuddle but are never sexually demanding. A fantasy, for sure, but... reverse harem?
I had a good time with this series. The development of the plot and characters gave me a lot of hope for how the True and Crown books will progress. Dawson throws some real wrenches into her characters' lives & she does banter really well. I loved the quippy conversations the protagonists would have while they careened from one crisis to another.
Dawson is one of those authors (bizarrely common in the reverse harem genre) who writes platonic affection and kissing really, really well but her sex is mechanical and vanilla and not hot. Don't look for any kind of menage elements here--Ellis peels off with the guys individually for 'dates'. So they might hug and kiss in public but all the sex is one-on-one in a private setting, and suuuper vanilla. I think Ellis goes down on one guy, briefly, to warm him up... and one of the guys goes down on her a couple of times... but for the most part it's very soft-lit, nice and respectful P-in-V action. One of the guys says he's into bdsm but it never arrives on the page.
I'm really, really starting to be confused by the paradox of this genre. Reverse Harem is about having all the men and yet so many of these books are less carnal than the average romance I read. They're at their strongest, find their emotional power, in depictions of caretaking. Men who do the cooking, bandage the heroine's wounds, wipe away her tears... men who love to hug and cuddle but are never sexually demanding. A fantasy, for sure, but... reverse harem?
September 16, 2019
Wild Angels (Her Wild Angels Book 1) Kindle Edition
by May Dawson
I received a complimentary review copy and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
If you can get past the various and multiple typos which are highly distracting, you will find this to be a pleasant if not earth-shatteringly great book.
Our heroine Ellis is the stereotypical spunky, beautiful disaster who is found by her her destined mates, well 2 of her four Angels, when her mother ships her off to a school for wayward psychics. Ellis is the reincarnation of Lilith of Eden fame, which is an interesting twist that I hope is more exploited in the future books. Ryker and his brother Levi are your average demon hunters who are waiting for their soul mate, the reincarnation of Lilith. When Ellis joins them in a haunted asylum, they are ready to escape. Their half-brother swoops into save them. We don't meet the fourth brother in this series.
Ryker and Levi are pushovers for her, and lack a certain alphaness that would have been nice. One can only deal with their servant like behavior for her.
The story moves along well. The Smexy time? A little blah
But all in all, a pleasant, swift read. I'm hoping book 2 is better.
3 stars out of 5
https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Angels-Li...
by May Dawson
I received a complimentary review copy and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
If you can get past the various and multiple typos which are highly distracting, you will find this to be a pleasant if not earth-shatteringly great book.
Our heroine Ellis is the stereotypical spunky, beautiful disaster who is found by her her destined mates, well 2 of her four Angels, when her mother ships her off to a school for wayward psychics. Ellis is the reincarnation of Lilith of Eden fame, which is an interesting twist that I hope is more exploited in the future books. Ryker and his brother Levi are your average demon hunters who are waiting for their soul mate, the reincarnation of Lilith. When Ellis joins them in a haunted asylum, they are ready to escape. Their half-brother swoops into save them. We don't meet the fourth brother in this series.
Ryker and Levi are pushovers for her, and lack a certain alphaness that would have been nice. One can only deal with their servant like behavior for her.
The story moves along well. The Smexy time? A little blah
But all in all, a pleasant, swift read. I'm hoping book 2 is better.
3 stars out of 5
https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Angels-Li...
January 16, 2019
Audio book review
This title caught my eye . It’s my first from the author. Glad I took a chance . It’s becau it’s a reverse harem and the magnificent Stephanie Rose narrator was reading it .
This had a great storyline with all sort of different brothers , actually they were half brothers but two of them . And The female was Lilith . Evie who is Lilith is the reincarnated of the first woman on earth . It starts out that Lilith was taken away from her mother when her sister died in a car crash . Slowly Lilith starts to have dreams and when the dreams become strong fire comes out of her hands . Her mother thinks that she is going to a boarding school but she is actually going to go to a haunted mental hospital. Ryker who you will later learn is one of her harem projects himself to her and tells her everything will be okay . At the haunted hospital she meets Rykers other brother Levi . And then she meets Jason , half angel , half human who is British
Why was she taken to the haunted hospital and what does the company want with her .
Stephanie Rose was fantastic as always . How she did all 4 voices were great . Her doing Jason British Accent was sooo dead one
This title caught my eye . It’s my first from the author. Glad I took a chance . It’s becau it’s a reverse harem and the magnificent Stephanie Rose narrator was reading it .
This had a great storyline with all sort of different brothers , actually they were half brothers but two of them . And The female was Lilith . Evie who is Lilith is the reincarnated of the first woman on earth . It starts out that Lilith was taken away from her mother when her sister died in a car crash . Slowly Lilith starts to have dreams and when the dreams become strong fire comes out of her hands . Her mother thinks that she is going to a boarding school but she is actually going to go to a haunted mental hospital. Ryker who you will later learn is one of her harem projects himself to her and tells her everything will be okay . At the haunted hospital she meets Rykers other brother Levi . And then she meets Jason , half angel , half human who is British
Why was she taken to the haunted hospital and what does the company want with her .
Stephanie Rose was fantastic as always . How she did all 4 voices were great . Her doing Jason British Accent was sooo dead one
July 17, 2018
It's Supernatural meets RH!!
This was a great new take on Lilith and her powers, and the story draws you in for the start. Ellis is frightened and has no idea what's going on or who she can trust. But she meets the men and feels instantly safe with them and can't really accept the explanation she's given at first. They all kind of just fall into one another pretty quickly but the way it's written it just works, between the action, paranormal hoopla and the sexy men the story just worked for me. Speaking of the men, they are delicious and I even fell in love with Olivia. The quiet intensity of Levi, the smartass quips and fierceness of Ryker and Jacob's determination and forced aloofness fit well with Ellis and her slightly insecure but completely comfortable in her own skin personality. The bad guys are still slightly mysterious at the end of the story in the sense that you know who they are and who they work for but not what they really want. It all reminded me of the show Supernatural with May Dawson's special TH twist!
This was a great new take on Lilith and her powers, and the story draws you in for the start. Ellis is frightened and has no idea what's going on or who she can trust. But she meets the men and feels instantly safe with them and can't really accept the explanation she's given at first. They all kind of just fall into one another pretty quickly but the way it's written it just works, between the action, paranormal hoopla and the sexy men the story just worked for me. Speaking of the men, they are delicious and I even fell in love with Olivia. The quiet intensity of Levi, the smartass quips and fierceness of Ryker and Jacob's determination and forced aloofness fit well with Ellis and her slightly insecure but completely comfortable in her own skin personality. The bad guys are still slightly mysterious at the end of the story in the sense that you know who they are and who they work for but not what they really want. It all reminded me of the show Supernatural with May Dawson's special TH twist!
December 12, 2020
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "WILD ANGELS". When Ellis's twin sister died her life changed so much she was having nightmares that someone was chasing Ash in a strange mythical land she was running for her life.
Ellis get captured by the Company thrown into a haunted asylum her mother put her in an Academy for mutants her two cell mates Ryker & his twin Levi she doesn't trust them but their Nephilium brother is trying to help them escape.
Ryker is a dangerous knight with strange tattoos, Levi she finds comfort in him even though he's a sword swinging killer she drawn to them has desires but fate is the cause of that.
Ellis is a special supernatural with four protectors she's is reincarnated Lilith and her four Angels there are others that want her for her powered to use for their own personal gain so she has to trust Ryker & Levi & their a**hole brother Jacob to teach what she she needs to know.
I definitely recommend to get this excellent start to this new series you'll love the adventure & the characters I can't wait for book #2.
Ellis get captured by the Company thrown into a haunted asylum her mother put her in an Academy for mutants her two cell mates Ryker & his twin Levi she doesn't trust them but their Nephilium brother is trying to help them escape.
Ryker is a dangerous knight with strange tattoos, Levi she finds comfort in him even though he's a sword swinging killer she drawn to them has desires but fate is the cause of that.
Ellis is a special supernatural with four protectors she's is reincarnated Lilith and her four Angels there are others that want her for her powered to use for their own personal gain so she has to trust Ryker & Levi & their a**hole brother Jacob to teach what she she needs to know.
I definitely recommend to get this excellent start to this new series you'll love the adventure & the characters I can't wait for book #2.
March 17, 2018
“Let’s not talk about dimensionality right after she’s discovered ghosts and vampires and the evils of capitalism”
Straight off the bat 'Wild Angels' is funny. The quippy lines and fast-paced dialogue is what really moves the book along. The setting, especially the haunted asylum was a bit crazy but that wasn't the problem either, it was actually kind of cool- the whole thing wasn't developed enough.
It was cringy because I just didn't have it in me to really like Ellis- part of me can't recognise any potential in our main character. And yes my absolute pet hate was present- sex as sexual acts as an answer to everything. You shouldn't be looking to shove sex in as much as possible by coming up with ludicrous ideas which nearly all of the time suggest the girl is a weak little thing that can't do anything else. Sex should be a natural progression in the characters. Its obvious from parts of the book (like the humour) that Dawson can write well in some areas but it needed another author to come in and add depth and tweak the characters a little (well maybe a lot) before it could get anywhere near at least three stars.
If you've read any of my other reverse harem book reviews your probably bored sick of me using the 'D' word (developed) because its true a lot of (especially first books in a series) are not developed enough and it sucks when an idea has potential but its also great to see an author develop and its the best feeling in the world when you find a book that really works.
Straight off the bat 'Wild Angels' is funny. The quippy lines and fast-paced dialogue is what really moves the book along. The setting, especially the haunted asylum was a bit crazy but that wasn't the problem either, it was actually kind of cool- the whole thing wasn't developed enough.
It was cringy because I just didn't have it in me to really like Ellis- part of me can't recognise any potential in our main character. And yes my absolute pet hate was present- sex as sexual acts as an answer to everything. You shouldn't be looking to shove sex in as much as possible by coming up with ludicrous ideas which nearly all of the time suggest the girl is a weak little thing that can't do anything else. Sex should be a natural progression in the characters. Its obvious from parts of the book (like the humour) that Dawson can write well in some areas but it needed another author to come in and add depth and tweak the characters a little (well maybe a lot) before it could get anywhere near at least three stars.
If you've read any of my other reverse harem book reviews your probably bored sick of me using the 'D' word (developed) because its true a lot of (especially first books in a series) are not developed enough and it sucks when an idea has potential but its also great to see an author develop and its the best feeling in the world when you find a book that really works.
April 8, 2025
This was a good read - has been in my TBR for a while!
This has been in my TBR for a while but I tend to be picky and only read series that are rated at least 4.5 stars, then 4.4 and so on…
I ended up finding the audiobook on Spotify and thought I’d just start to listen and see if it hooked me… and it DID!
The audiobook is well done and really got me into the read, enough that I got impatient with the audiobook and had to smash through the ebook to get to the end!
The character development is a bit slow, but it is consistent which I have been finding a bit hit and miss recently.
The FMC is definitely coming into her own, but has a long way to go yet… I’m looking forward to getting to see what she will become in the next instalment
Highly recommended -
This has been in my TBR for a while but I tend to be picky and only read series that are rated at least 4.5 stars, then 4.4 and so on…
I ended up finding the audiobook on Spotify and thought I’d just start to listen and see if it hooked me… and it DID!
The audiobook is well done and really got me into the read, enough that I got impatient with the audiobook and had to smash through the ebook to get to the end!
The character development is a bit slow, but it is consistent which I have been finding a bit hit and miss recently.
The FMC is definitely coming into her own, but has a long way to go yet… I’m looking forward to getting to see what she will become in the next instalment
Highly recommended -
November 25, 2017
A rough start but interesting concept
While some of the scenes don't flow, small oopsies that don't match from one thought to the next, the concept of a reincarnated Lillith is an interesting one. The harem part isn't really explained that well and there isn't a deep connection between the characters. I was hoping for, I don't know, more? I know that stories with a paranormal/supernatural angle tend to have insta-love situations but the explanation behind their instant connection didn't make a lot of sense. I would love to see the ideas expanded on more because the premise is interesting.
While some of the scenes don't flow, small oopsies that don't match from one thought to the next, the concept of a reincarnated Lillith is an interesting one. The harem part isn't really explained that well and there isn't a deep connection between the characters. I was hoping for, I don't know, more? I know that stories with a paranormal/supernatural angle tend to have insta-love situations but the explanation behind their instant connection didn't make a lot of sense. I would love to see the ideas expanded on more because the premise is interesting.
June 6, 2019
4 stars
I’ve been locked up in a haunted insane asylum with two men who say they can save me. That I’ll save them.
Ryker. The dangerous knight with the mystical tattoos.
Levi. The kind-hearted, sword-swinging killer.
I probably shouldn’t trust them. But I defiantly can’t trust the doctors. And the ghosts look pretty shifty too, for that matter. Will the three of us ever escape? And even if we can... should I go with them?
An interesting read, some slight grammar and spelling issues but the story line is fantastic. I love that Ellis is so fragile but also strong at the same time, I can see her coming into her own throughout the series becoming seriously bad ass.
I’ve been locked up in a haunted insane asylum with two men who say they can save me. That I’ll save them.
Ryker. The dangerous knight with the mystical tattoos.
Levi. The kind-hearted, sword-swinging killer.
I probably shouldn’t trust them. But I defiantly can’t trust the doctors. And the ghosts look pretty shifty too, for that matter. Will the three of us ever escape? And even if we can... should I go with them?
An interesting read, some slight grammar and spelling issues but the story line is fantastic. I love that Ellis is so fragile but also strong at the same time, I can see her coming into her own throughout the series becoming seriously bad ass.
December 20, 2020
Ellis, a firestarter, and Ryker and his brother, Levi, are detained in a facility for people with "problems", namely psychic phenomena, in the care of Dr. Parrish and Nurse Tom in a haunted mental hospital. The words, "We gotta get out of this place, If it's the last thing we ever do, We gotta get out of this place, 'Cause girl, there's a better life for me and you" ring so true! Their escape, quest for a better life, and achieving it, is the theme of this book, which is full of action, sexual tension, and finally fulfillment for them in the final chapters. Maybe it will be Jake's turn in the next book? I'm looking forward to it.
May 18, 2018
Different, good but not quite my cup of tea
3 star rating. It was a good read but there was so much happening with Ell not really questioning anything at all. In get that she's gone through drastic changes in her life but come on anyone would at least have several meaningful questions. Yes I realize it's her Destiny to be what she is and the guys basically have no options in their positions either. Like I said good but just didn't do It for me. I know there's several installments with higher ratings than this first book. I may or may not decide to read forward. We'll see.
3 star rating. It was a good read but there was so much happening with Ell not really questioning anything at all. In get that she's gone through drastic changes in her life but come on anyone would at least have several meaningful questions. Yes I realize it's her Destiny to be what she is and the guys basically have no options in their positions either. Like I said good but just didn't do It for me. I know there's several installments with higher ratings than this first book. I may or may not decide to read forward. We'll see.
July 24, 2019
Sexy Harem You Cannot Pass.
I really enjoyed the banters between the brothers and Ellis as they struggle... Or more like SHE struggle to get accustomed to the idea of having 4 "protectors" following her like lost puppies. I especially like Levy, the sweet and calm but burn the sheets in bed brother, and laughed so hard with Jacob's surly personality.
The sex scenes where good but they could have being a little more detailed; even so I'll not detract a star just because the author felt squimish to add more detail into them.
I really enjoyed the banters between the brothers and Ellis as they struggle... Or more like SHE struggle to get accustomed to the idea of having 4 "protectors" following her like lost puppies. I especially like Levy, the sweet and calm but burn the sheets in bed brother, and laughed so hard with Jacob's surly personality.
The sex scenes where good but they could have being a little more detailed; even so I'll not detract a star just because the author felt squimish to add more detail into them.
December 3, 2022
Not for me
One of my pet hates, info dumps like you're in class. There are many ways of getting us up to speed, a whole chapter about who lilith is before we even learn about the heroine killed it for me. We've all read books about the legend so the delivery of this plot missed the mark. The heroine has gone through an emotional time but she doesn't react to it, just "oh well, I suppose it's been a strange day" ...... Nope
I don't normally read ghost stories but even I expected better.
One of my pet hates, info dumps like you're in class. There are many ways of getting us up to speed, a whole chapter about who lilith is before we even learn about the heroine killed it for me. We've all read books about the legend so the delivery of this plot missed the mark. The heroine has gone through an emotional time but she doesn't react to it, just "oh well, I suppose it's been a strange day" ...... Nope
I don't normally read ghost stories but even I expected better.
November 27, 2017
Great potential. Good storyline.
I thought the story was pretty good. But a lot of things just didn’t make sense. The conversations felt forced. And I just didn’t really feel a connection between the characters. Also I dont believe this story was edited. I did really enjoy it though and I think has a lot of potential. I can’t wait to read more of ryker. And James. Looking forward to the next book.
I thought the story was pretty good. But a lot of things just didn’t make sense. The conversations felt forced. And I just didn’t really feel a connection between the characters. Also I dont believe this story was edited. I did really enjoy it though and I think has a lot of potential. I can’t wait to read more of ryker. And James. Looking forward to the next book.
April 24, 2018
I have never heard of this book or author but when I see a RH audiobook I always pick it up! Especially if it's on Hoopla and free!
But I didn't really like this one. I feel like it was almost half done. Not the story because I know that there are more books but I feel like the characters were underdeveloped and so was the world building.
If the next book is put on Hoopla then I will probably listen to it.. if not I won't bother reading it.
But I didn't really like this one. I feel like it was almost half done. Not the story because I know that there are more books but I feel like the characters were underdeveloped and so was the world building.
If the next book is put on Hoopla then I will probably listen to it.. if not I won't bother reading it.
August 5, 2018
I probably stopped reading this book at around 30%.
Now I haven't stopped reading a book in a long time. Even if I dont like a book I skim through it.
But I LOVE LOVE RH books( The Veil Diaries for example is my all time fav)
But I just didn't care for the main girl and I did not feel the connection between her and the guys right away.
In RH even if they start off as good friends I still need to see a strong protective instinct and love from her guys.
Now I haven't stopped reading a book in a long time. Even if I dont like a book I skim through it.
But I LOVE LOVE RH books( The Veil Diaries for example is my all time fav)
But I just didn't care for the main girl and I did not feel the connection between her and the guys right away.
In RH even if they start off as good friends I still need to see a strong protective instinct and love from her guys.
October 6, 2018
Haunted insane asylum
That’s what caught my attention. The asylum. I read this book in less than a day. She gets ‘kidnapped’ and thrown into a asylum with two others. They form a quick bond. She learns secrets about herself. And finds that even when you feel that overwhelming sense of loss and emptiness in life that there is someone there for you. Even when you think the people you love have turned their backs on you that’s not the full truth.
That’s what caught my attention. The asylum. I read this book in less than a day. She gets ‘kidnapped’ and thrown into a asylum with two others. They form a quick bond. She learns secrets about herself. And finds that even when you feel that overwhelming sense of loss and emptiness in life that there is someone there for you. Even when you think the people you love have turned their backs on you that’s not the full truth.
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