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Rain
1216 AD
Nuri is caught between heaven and hell. Two men fight for her love and her soul. The first is Maras, an elemental being who follows the storms. The second is Brother Erebus, a pious monk whose tortured soul is twisted by his desire for her. But Nuri may sacrifice more than her heart when the Church brands her angel a demon. As Brother Erebus will do anything to protect her soul from the silver haired devil, even if he has to crush her body to do it.
Nuri is caught between heaven and hell. Two men fight for her love and her soul. The first is Maras, an elemental being who follows the storms. The second is Brother Erebus, a pious monk whose tortured soul is twisted by his desire for her. But Nuri may sacrifice more than her heart when the Church brands her angel a demon. As Brother Erebus will do anything to protect her soul from the silver haired devil, even if he has to crush her body to do it.
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First published December 1, 2013
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January 25, 2014
A Magical Fairy Tale
This novel is pure magic – a beautiful and sensual romance that has all the elements of a fairy tale for adults. It has well defined and believable characters and a strong plot set in a world akin to that of European folk lore and fairy tales of old.
The love story at the centre of the novel is pure delight to read. I loved how Nuri and Maras meet and how her love rescues the tortured and lonely water elemental from his self-imposed exile from the human world, due to his misplaced guilt about past events. There are many romantic moments and sensual love making scenes as the novel progresses and the couple find that they cannot ignore their mutual attraction. Nuri herself represents all that is good and selfless, but she also has a strong personality and is prepared to give her all to protect Maras her Angel. Erebus by contrast is truly a troubled soul, who is twisted by jealousy and lust and has lost his grip on reality. There is a great cast of supporting characters who also play a key role in the tale.
The author paints a vivid picture of the village of Farran and its inhabitants and I was immediately drawn into the plot and identified with the emotions of the characters. The tenor of the novel oscillates between darkness and light – the beauty and goodness of Nuri’s and Maras’ romance and the malevolence of Erebus’ twisted and unrequited love for Nuri and his belief that Maras is a demon that he must destroy regardless of the damage to Nuri. The descriptions of the storms, when they appear in the tale, I found particularly poetic.
Like all good tales it has many layers of meaning that as a reader I related to. Whilst it is first and foremost a love story of two people finding their soul mate it also explores the themes of jealousy and lust and reminds us that the demons which exist are those that reside within individuals. It also examines the prejudice and fear that some have towards others that appear to be different to us. The writing is sublime and reminded me of some of the fantasy novels of Linda Mooney and Christine Pope. I will definitely be checking out other books from this author. Recommended for readers of historical novels with a paranormal twist and lovers of fantasy romance.
This novel is pure magic – a beautiful and sensual romance that has all the elements of a fairy tale for adults. It has well defined and believable characters and a strong plot set in a world akin to that of European folk lore and fairy tales of old.
The love story at the centre of the novel is pure delight to read. I loved how Nuri and Maras meet and how her love rescues the tortured and lonely water elemental from his self-imposed exile from the human world, due to his misplaced guilt about past events. There are many romantic moments and sensual love making scenes as the novel progresses and the couple find that they cannot ignore their mutual attraction. Nuri herself represents all that is good and selfless, but she also has a strong personality and is prepared to give her all to protect Maras her Angel. Erebus by contrast is truly a troubled soul, who is twisted by jealousy and lust and has lost his grip on reality. There is a great cast of supporting characters who also play a key role in the tale.
The author paints a vivid picture of the village of Farran and its inhabitants and I was immediately drawn into the plot and identified with the emotions of the characters. The tenor of the novel oscillates between darkness and light – the beauty and goodness of Nuri’s and Maras’ romance and the malevolence of Erebus’ twisted and unrequited love for Nuri and his belief that Maras is a demon that he must destroy regardless of the damage to Nuri. The descriptions of the storms, when they appear in the tale, I found particularly poetic.
Like all good tales it has many layers of meaning that as a reader I related to. Whilst it is first and foremost a love story of two people finding their soul mate it also explores the themes of jealousy and lust and reminds us that the demons which exist are those that reside within individuals. It also examines the prejudice and fear that some have towards others that appear to be different to us. The writing is sublime and reminded me of some of the fantasy novels of Linda Mooney and Christine Pope. I will definitely be checking out other books from this author. Recommended for readers of historical novels with a paranormal twist and lovers of fantasy romance.
I was given a copy of this novel for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
This novel is pure magic – a beautiful and sensual romance that has all the elements of a fairy tale for adults. It has well defined and believable characters and a strong plot set in a world akin to that of European folk lore and fairy tales of old.
The love story at the centre of the novel is pure delight to read. I loved how Nuri and Maras meet and how her love rescues the tortured and lonely water elemental from his self-imposed exile from the human world, due to his misplaced guilt about past events. There are many romantic moments and sensual love making scenes as the novel progresses and the couple find that they cannot ignore their mutual attraction. Nuri herself represents all that is good and selfless, but she also has a strong personality and is prepared to give her all to protect Maras her Angel. Erebus by contrast is truly a troubled soul, who is twisted by jealousy and lust and has lost his grip on reality. There is a great cast of supporting characters who also play a key role in the tale.
The author paints a vivid picture of the village of Farran and its inhabitants and I was immediately drawn into the plot and identified with the emotions of the characters. The tenor of the novel oscillates between darkness and light – the beauty and goodness of Nuri’s and Maras’ romance and the malevolence of Erebus’ twisted and unrequited love for Nuri and his belief that Maras is a demon that he must destroy regardless of the damage to Nuri. The descriptions of the storms, when they appear in the tale, I found particularly poetic.
Like all good tales it has many layers of meaning that as a reader I related to. Whilst it is first and foremost a love story of two people finding their soul mate it also explores the themes of jealousy and lust and reminds us that the demons which exist are those that reside within individuals. It also examines the prejudice and fear that some have towards others that appear to be different to us. The writing is sublime and reminded me of some of the fantasy novels of Linda Mooney and Christine Pope. I will definitely be checking out other books from this author. Recommended for readers of historical novels with a paranormal twist and lovers of fantasy romance.
This novel is pure magic – a beautiful and sensual romance that has all the elements of a fairy tale for adults. It has well defined and believable characters and a strong plot set in a world akin to that of European folk lore and fairy tales of old.
The love story at the centre of the novel is pure delight to read. I loved how Nuri and Maras meet and how her love rescues the tortured and lonely water elemental from his self-imposed exile from the human world, due to his misplaced guilt about past events. There are many romantic moments and sensual love making scenes as the novel progresses and the couple find that they cannot ignore their mutual attraction. Nuri herself represents all that is good and selfless, but she also has a strong personality and is prepared to give her all to protect Maras her Angel. Erebus by contrast is truly a troubled soul, who is twisted by jealousy and lust and has lost his grip on reality. There is a great cast of supporting characters who also play a key role in the tale.
The author paints a vivid picture of the village of Farran and its inhabitants and I was immediately drawn into the plot and identified with the emotions of the characters. The tenor of the novel oscillates between darkness and light – the beauty and goodness of Nuri’s and Maras’ romance and the malevolence of Erebus’ twisted and unrequited love for Nuri and his belief that Maras is a demon that he must destroy regardless of the damage to Nuri. The descriptions of the storms, when they appear in the tale, I found particularly poetic.
Like all good tales it has many layers of meaning that as a reader I related to. Whilst it is first and foremost a love story of two people finding their soul mate it also explores the themes of jealousy and lust and reminds us that the demons which exist are those that reside within individuals. It also examines the prejudice and fear that some have towards others that appear to be different to us. The writing is sublime and reminded me of some of the fantasy novels of Linda Mooney and Christine Pope. I will definitely be checking out other books from this author. Recommended for readers of historical novels with a paranormal twist and lovers of fantasy romance.
I was given a copy of this novel for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
December 17, 2015
Rain
By: Nicole Hurley-Moore
5 stars
Reviewed by:Angels
Format:Kindle
Published:Jupiter Garden Press
Source:Author Copy Gene: Paranormal Romance
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Blurb
1216 AD
Nuri is caught between heaven and hell. Two men fight for her love and her soul. The first is Maras, an elemental being who follows the storms. The second is Brother Erebus, a pious monk whose tortured soul is twisted by his desire for her. But Nuri may sacrifice more than her heart when the Church brands her angel a demon. As Brother Erebus will do anything to protect her soul from the silver haired devil, even if he has to crush her body to do it.
Our Review
What and enjoyable read from cover to cover.This is a first time read for me by this author and I really enjoyed it.
What a sweet romance between Maras and Nuri.I new right from the beginning that I would just love Nuri you could tell she was a sweet and innocent girl that cared about others. Nuri also had a backbone and spoke her mind but in ways that she tried not to hurt anyones feelings.
Enjoyable characters to read about .You could not help but love most of them as they cared so much for Nuri and her welfare.
Nuri has recently lost her father and is living alone on a mountain which has the town Monks at loose ends worrying about her welfare.She doesn't want them worrying or interfering in her life as she is capable of taking care of herself but, there is one Monk that has taken his worrying a little to far and has Nuri on edge and a little afraid. She believes this Monk is more interested in her that her welfare.Not only that she worries they will plot to marry her off to someone not of her liking.
Nuri and Maras meet when she returns to her mountain and is out and about looking for kindling in the forest when she comes upon a hurt male buried in the rocks.She is bent on saving this man anyway she can.She knows as time passes that Maras is more that a mortal man and even so proceeds to do everything in her power to save this hurt man.
Maras and Nuri romance starts when she starts nursing him back to heath.It starts out as friends then gradually grows once they get to know one another,the problem is does Nuri risk her heart knowing that he must leave once he is well?
Maras is one hot and sexy Angel or and elemental as he calls himself who is carrying around past hurts and betrayal within his lonely heart.I just loved Maras he was so kind and caring and gentle and also protective of Nuri but also at the same time he tried to put up a wall between them to protect his heart from being hurt once again.But, Nuri is just a sweet and loving creature he can't seem to do what he thinks he must as she has wormed her way into his heart without doing anything other than just being just who she is.What and interesting character Maras turned out to be he was part of natures elements they call him Rain.Rain and natures storms gives him power and strength. Maras needs the water to survive to heal himself and to be healthy.Maras impressed me the way he was able to manipulated those elements to do his biding.Never once does he give off the aura that you have anything to fear from him.Instead you can't do anything other that fall in love with him as he was just a lovable character all around.
Nuri was such a sweet girl with a big heart .She is so sweet that you are really impressed with her character as she has a little bit of fire to her.No simpering miss here.Never once meeting Maras was she afraid of him.Even knowing his secrets about him she never shied away or lived in fear of him her main focus was always getting him better.Nuri knows or senses his past hurts and loneliness within him and sets out to not only heal his body but, his heart as well.You feel her heart break as she knows that loving this man will lead to breaking her own heart but never once falters to help heal him even knowing that she will lose her heart to a man who in the end will leave her.What a brave soul , she would rather have a bit of happiness than none at all.
Love is never easy there are always those who are jealous and vengeful.Danger lurks around this couple .Will this couple survive the superstitions of others along with betrayal and madness of the towns people and the unstable monk?Will the love they bore each other be enough to save one another ? Well I am rooting for them they make the perfect couple.I really enjoying reading about there journey together.The author did a find job mixing the plot up with danger and romance .The love scenes between them were not overly done they were just right for this couple sweet and loving.
I was intrigued with this story to beginning to end and could not put the book down.A sweet romance to pass the time on a lovely Sunday afternoon.I enjoyed this story so much by this author as I will be definitely looking into her other published titles and also looking forward to her new releases.It was one of those stories that you hate that it will end.
A recommended read to those who love paranormal romance but also a sweet love story not overly done.
By: Nicole Hurley-Moore
5 stars
Reviewed by:Angels
Format:Kindle
Published:Jupiter Garden Press
Source:Author Copy Gene: Paranormal Romance
http://angelswithattitudebookreviews-...
Blurb
1216 AD
Nuri is caught between heaven and hell. Two men fight for her love and her soul. The first is Maras, an elemental being who follows the storms. The second is Brother Erebus, a pious monk whose tortured soul is twisted by his desire for her. But Nuri may sacrifice more than her heart when the Church brands her angel a demon. As Brother Erebus will do anything to protect her soul from the silver haired devil, even if he has to crush her body to do it.
Our Review
What and enjoyable read from cover to cover.This is a first time read for me by this author and I really enjoyed it.
What a sweet romance between Maras and Nuri.I new right from the beginning that I would just love Nuri you could tell she was a sweet and innocent girl that cared about others. Nuri also had a backbone and spoke her mind but in ways that she tried not to hurt anyones feelings.
Enjoyable characters to read about .You could not help but love most of them as they cared so much for Nuri and her welfare.
Nuri has recently lost her father and is living alone on a mountain which has the town Monks at loose ends worrying about her welfare.She doesn't want them worrying or interfering in her life as she is capable of taking care of herself but, there is one Monk that has taken his worrying a little to far and has Nuri on edge and a little afraid. She believes this Monk is more interested in her that her welfare.Not only that she worries they will plot to marry her off to someone not of her liking.
Nuri and Maras meet when she returns to her mountain and is out and about looking for kindling in the forest when she comes upon a hurt male buried in the rocks.She is bent on saving this man anyway she can.She knows as time passes that Maras is more that a mortal man and even so proceeds to do everything in her power to save this hurt man.
Maras and Nuri romance starts when she starts nursing him back to heath.It starts out as friends then gradually grows once they get to know one another,the problem is does Nuri risk her heart knowing that he must leave once he is well?
Maras is one hot and sexy Angel or and elemental as he calls himself who is carrying around past hurts and betrayal within his lonely heart.I just loved Maras he was so kind and caring and gentle and also protective of Nuri but also at the same time he tried to put up a wall between them to protect his heart from being hurt once again.But, Nuri is just a sweet and loving creature he can't seem to do what he thinks he must as she has wormed her way into his heart without doing anything other than just being just who she is.What and interesting character Maras turned out to be he was part of natures elements they call him Rain.Rain and natures storms gives him power and strength. Maras needs the water to survive to heal himself and to be healthy.Maras impressed me the way he was able to manipulated those elements to do his biding.Never once does he give off the aura that you have anything to fear from him.Instead you can't do anything other that fall in love with him as he was just a lovable character all around.
Nuri was such a sweet girl with a big heart .She is so sweet that you are really impressed with her character as she has a little bit of fire to her.No simpering miss here.Never once meeting Maras was she afraid of him.Even knowing his secrets about him she never shied away or lived in fear of him her main focus was always getting him better.Nuri knows or senses his past hurts and loneliness within him and sets out to not only heal his body but, his heart as well.You feel her heart break as she knows that loving this man will lead to breaking her own heart but never once falters to help heal him even knowing that she will lose her heart to a man who in the end will leave her.What a brave soul , she would rather have a bit of happiness than none at all.
Love is never easy there are always those who are jealous and vengeful.Danger lurks around this couple .Will this couple survive the superstitions of others along with betrayal and madness of the towns people and the unstable monk?Will the love they bore each other be enough to save one another ? Well I am rooting for them they make the perfect couple.I really enjoying reading about there journey together.The author did a find job mixing the plot up with danger and romance .The love scenes between them were not overly done they were just right for this couple sweet and loving.
I was intrigued with this story to beginning to end and could not put the book down.A sweet romance to pass the time on a lovely Sunday afternoon.I enjoyed this story so much by this author as I will be definitely looking into her other published titles and also looking forward to her new releases.It was one of those stories that you hate that it will end.
A recommended read to those who love paranormal romance but also a sweet love story not overly done.
January 26, 2014
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"Nuri is caught between heaven and hell. Two men fight for her love and her soul. The first is Maras, an elemental being who follows the storms. The second is Brother Erebus, a pious monk whose tortured soul is twisted by his desire for her. But Nuri may sacrifice &more than h8' her heart when the Church brands her angel a demon. As Brother Erebus will do anything to protect her soul from the silver haired devil, even if he has to crush her body to do it."
I read the book "Rain" after being drawn in by the synopsis . I gave it a 4 $ $ $ $ ( or 4 stars).
The author created a magical world that is a splendid background for a fantasy.The story and characters were written with passion. I found myself drawn in and very A number if times I found myself lost in a world where Angels can have broken hearts, the ability to manipulate the weather and in this story Nuri's heart. Her love for Maras does not putł her in the good graces of the fanatical ".Brother Erebus". The twisted feelings he has for Nuri makes for a very intense satisfying read.
I would absolutely suggest reading this book. If you enjoy stories about Angels, demons, romance, all wrapped up in a well written fairytalesque style than follow the information included in this review to enjoy "Rain" for yourself.
"Nuri is caught between heaven and hell. Two men fight for her love and her soul. The first is Maras, an elemental being who follows the storms. The second is Brother Erebus, a pious monk whose tortured soul is twisted by his desire for her. But Nuri may sacrifice &more than h8' her heart when the Church brands her angel a demon. As Brother Erebus will do anything to protect her soul from the silver haired devil, even if he has to crush her body to do it."
I read the book "Rain" after being drawn in by the synopsis . I gave it a 4 $ $ $ $ ( or 4 stars).
The author created a magical world that is a splendid background for a fantasy.The story and characters were written with passion. I found myself drawn in and very A number if times I found myself lost in a world where Angels can have broken hearts, the ability to manipulate the weather and in this story Nuri's heart. Her love for Maras does not putł her in the good graces of the fanatical ".Brother Erebus". The twisted feelings he has for Nuri makes for a very intense satisfying read.
I would absolutely suggest reading this book. If you enjoy stories about Angels, demons, romance, all wrapped up in a well written fairytalesque style than follow the information included in this review to enjoy "Rain" for yourself.
January 26, 2014
Rain is a lush historical fantasy with a wonderful supporting cast of characters. Ms Hurley-Moore is adept at drawing readers into her world and I was thoroughly absorbed into Nuri's world which revolved around her lovely cottage on the mountain and the villagers around her.
Nuri is a soft, gentle character but has strength of will without being, frankly, bossy and bitchy--something very prevalent in historical heroines I fear. You see her 'light', as Marias calls it, and she's the kind of person you would love to know. The beautiful flourishing relationship between her and Marias grows slowly but wonderfully and you find yourself eager for them to come together. There are some sensual scenes which, with the patent love behind them, are a joy to read.
I always measure a good book by the effect it has on my stomach. If I get that little stomach flip, I know I'm involved. And I got that. I feared for Nuri when Brother Erebus' attentions turned obsessive and prayed for Marias to come to her aid. The added touch of tension really pulled the story along.
Those who love medieval romance will love the touch of fantasy. It thoroughly adds to the story and makes for compelling reading.
Nuri is a soft, gentle character but has strength of will without being, frankly, bossy and bitchy--something very prevalent in historical heroines I fear. You see her 'light', as Marias calls it, and she's the kind of person you would love to know. The beautiful flourishing relationship between her and Marias grows slowly but wonderfully and you find yourself eager for them to come together. There are some sensual scenes which, with the patent love behind them, are a joy to read.
I always measure a good book by the effect it has on my stomach. If I get that little stomach flip, I know I'm involved. And I got that. I feared for Nuri when Brother Erebus' attentions turned obsessive and prayed for Marias to come to her aid. The added touch of tension really pulled the story along.
Those who love medieval romance will love the touch of fantasy. It thoroughly adds to the story and makes for compelling reading.
January 19, 2014
*I was given an ARC for my honest review*
While this is not my normal genre to read, I was rather impressed with Rain by Nicole Hurley-Moore. Usually these types of genres bore me and I just cannot get into reading them. Not this one! Ms. Hurley-Moore's characters, Nuri, Maras and Brother Erebus had a great combination of good and evil, mixed into a love story.
This is one novel that is very hard to set aside. As you read, you just wanted to keep going to find out more. I highly recommend everyone check this novel out. You won't be disappointed.
While this is not my normal genre to read, I was rather impressed with Rain by Nicole Hurley-Moore. Usually these types of genres bore me and I just cannot get into reading them. Not this one! Ms. Hurley-Moore's characters, Nuri, Maras and Brother Erebus had a great combination of good and evil, mixed into a love story.
This is one novel that is very hard to set aside. As you read, you just wanted to keep going to find out more. I highly recommend everyone check this novel out. You won't be disappointed.
September 3, 2018
Blurb
1216 AD
Nuri is caught between heaven and hell. Two men fight for her love and her soul. The first is Maras, an elemental being who follows the storms. The second is Brother Erebus, a pious monk whose tortured soul is twisted by his desire for her. But Nuri may sacrifice more than her heart when the Church brands her angel a demon. As Brother Erebus will do anything to protect her soul from the silver haired devil, even if he has to crush her body to do it.
1216 AD
Nuri is caught between heaven and hell. Two men fight for her love and her soul. The first is Maras, an elemental being who follows the storms. The second is Brother Erebus, a pious monk whose tortured soul is twisted by his desire for her. But Nuri may sacrifice more than her heart when the Church brands her angel a demon. As Brother Erebus will do anything to protect her soul from the silver haired devil, even if he has to crush her body to do it.
January 29, 2014
4 1/2 SWEET QUICK STARS! This book was a really quick enjoyable read! I loved the characters and hated some. The writing is beautiful and fits with the period. Definitely one I would recommend. ~ Leslie
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