Misguided Angel

by Lucy Blue

Love can make the angels fall. After the loss of her husband, Kelsey is consumed by grief and considers suicide. To save her life, the angel Asher takes the form of her dead husband's ghost and reassures her that her husband has moved on and that her own life is still very much worth living. Upon meeting Kelsey, Asher finds himself entranced by her in a way he's never been with any mortal being before. Even knowing how easily he could fall if he gives in to these dangerously human desires, he can't seem to stay away. Manifesting his true shape in human form, he approaches her, watches over her, and finds himself falling in love. And even in her grief, Kelsey can't help but be drawn to this beautiful stranger. But Kelsey has angels and demons in her own dark past. And Lucifer is watching. Please Note - This book contains depictions of grieving and suicidal ideations. Persons sensitive to such matters should take this under consideration before reading.

174 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 22, 2018

About the author

I’ve been a writer since I was seven years old when I conceived my very first short fiction piece, a suspenseful tale of terror and triumph about a puppy stuck at the top of a very tall sliding board because he’s afraid to slide down. As I recall this plotline came to me as I was sitting at the top of a very tall sliding board with a long line of other second graders behind me yelling, “Are you gonna slide or what?” As an artist, I’ve always responded well to pressure.

​Since the puppy (who made it, by the way, for anyone who’s worried), I’ve written and released ten and a half full-length novels and many, many short stories, published with two big publishers (Berkeley-Penguin and Pocket Books-Simon & Schuster), a couple of small indie publishers, and all by my itty bitty self. With my sister, Alexandra Christian, I write, edit, and publish for Little Red Hen Romance, a micro-press for the kind of romances we want to read.

​I’m a graduate of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Winthrop University, so if we went to school together, by all means drop me a note at lucybluecastle@gmail.com and say hi. I’m married to game designer and artist Justin Glanville.

Reviews

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one had me enthralled while listening. A big fan of fallen angels, this one had my interest piqued when I read the synopsis. Kelsey recently lost her husband, and in a depression writes him a letter. When he reads it, he becomes panicked and convinces an angel, Asher to go to earth to help her. He takes a human form, and passes through the realm, but unknowingly is not the only one. This story is sad and happy, interesting with the twists and turns it takes, and for me a great listen. I love Asher, his character is conflicted but has good intentions. Lucifer is his evil self, always the conniver, and playing with his brother. And Kelsey, the most important goes through a set of emotions we all hope we never have to. It's heart wrenching and builds to a slow happiness.

Amanda Stribling brings this one to life with her wonderful voices. She gave it her all, with the different characters, and there were quite a few even though it's a short story. From the homeless woman to Kelsey, she gave each a personality that fit the character and a voice you would expect to hear. She performs this one with the emotional pulls and makes you feel.

[Reggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

What happens when an angel takes human form to prevent a human from committing suicide? Would you knowingly sacrifice a great life for the love of another? You have to read this heartbreakingly sweet story of just that. Well written paranormal story of good v evil and the consequences of crossing the line. Excellent narration keeps you engaged throughout. Worth the read/listen.
I voluntarily accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Erin Penn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well-written but uncomfortable. More paranormal than romance. Not a HEA and yet is HEA.

Tangled, interesting, inspirational, depressing, hopeful. Not easy, yet a quick read. One of Ms. Blue's best books.

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