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Fall from Grace #2
Pretender
The new doctor in town's identity has been unveiled and Nardia has gone running scared to the other man in her life, AJ. With no other option left, they call in other angels to help figure out why this demon is harrassing Nardia. Dr. Jefferies is making it his personal quest to torture Nardia, by inflicting a deadly illness onto someone very special in her life. The relented doctor delivers Nardia an ultimatum. Save someone who is near to her heart now or risk the lives of hundreds of other people. This time around some people are not who they seem. Can Nardia work her way through countless lies? Or will she become the real victim of deception and can she prove herself to be the true angel she is?
261 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 16, 2014
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August 14, 2014
In the second installment in Aria Williams’ “Fall From Grace” series, we meet our angel friends Nardia and AJ in ‘Pretender’, and follow their journey to uncovering a horrible truth about a demon set to hurt those close to them. Whilst also seeing their steamy, turbulent relationship develop.
Nardia, a beautiful fallen angel with extraordinary healing powers, must use all of her strength to help save two special children from being taken in by an evil demon. This is no ordinary demon; this one has the power to inflict illness and death upon people, and is set on hurting all those who Nardia cares about in order to get these children into his possession.
This battle for life amongst angels and demons is played out in a most believable and understandable way, which is an absolute credit to the author, Aria Williams, as she plays on real human emotions and struggles with the conscience.
In addition to facing this fierce demon, Nardia must also come to terms with her feeling for the two men in her life. One the one hand, she has a loyal, trusting relationship with her doting Doctor Reagan. On the other, she has a primal, lusting attraction for her angel soul mate AJ. Her feelings for both men, with the added stress of her demon pursuit, send Nardia into intense internal turmoil, and we get to know her very well.
The relationship between Nardia and AJ is central to “Pretender”, and on more than one occasion their intense feelings for each other result in steamy, intimate love scenes. These interactions are expertly described by Williams. She finds the perfect balance of raunchy sexuality, while still remaining appropriate for the Young Adult audience.
‘Pretender’ is a story that is very hard to put down, with its wonderful cast of wholesome characters, exciting plot sequence, and a writing style that appeals to many audience groups.
Nardia, a beautiful fallen angel with extraordinary healing powers, must use all of her strength to help save two special children from being taken in by an evil demon. This is no ordinary demon; this one has the power to inflict illness and death upon people, and is set on hurting all those who Nardia cares about in order to get these children into his possession.
This battle for life amongst angels and demons is played out in a most believable and understandable way, which is an absolute credit to the author, Aria Williams, as she plays on real human emotions and struggles with the conscience.
In addition to facing this fierce demon, Nardia must also come to terms with her feeling for the two men in her life. One the one hand, she has a loyal, trusting relationship with her doting Doctor Reagan. On the other, she has a primal, lusting attraction for her angel soul mate AJ. Her feelings for both men, with the added stress of her demon pursuit, send Nardia into intense internal turmoil, and we get to know her very well.
The relationship between Nardia and AJ is central to “Pretender”, and on more than one occasion their intense feelings for each other result in steamy, intimate love scenes. These interactions are expertly described by Williams. She finds the perfect balance of raunchy sexuality, while still remaining appropriate for the Young Adult audience.
‘Pretender’ is a story that is very hard to put down, with its wonderful cast of wholesome characters, exciting plot sequence, and a writing style that appeals to many audience groups.
August 14, 2014
THIS BOOK IS FREAKING AMAZING!!!! I loved every minute of it. It will keep you on edge throughout the entire book. AJ and Nardia goes through some things. Nardia is a fallen angel. But she does not remember her life as an angel. AJ helps her slowly get those memories back. This is such a great read. I cannot wait for the next one. Love this book and love the author. This is a must read.
October 12, 2021
Great Read
It was a great read and great continuation from book one. Encourage everyone to read wonderful Books by Aria Williams.
It was a great read and great continuation from book one. Encourage everyone to read wonderful Books by Aria Williams.
August 7, 2019
Interesting storyline
Captivating and thoughtful story. I read the book before this one and I had to carry on reading. I'd like to make one suggestion - have the next book proofread! The two books had way too many typos and punctuation errors. This one used a mixture of names for one character more than once. Shame because I would have given both a 5* based on storyline.
Captivating and thoughtful story. I read the book before this one and I had to carry on reading. I'd like to make one suggestion - have the next book proofread! The two books had way too many typos and punctuation errors. This one used a mixture of names for one character more than once. Shame because I would have given both a 5* based on storyline.
October 28, 2014
After finishing Banished From Grace, I couldn't resist but to dive straight into the next book in the Fall From Grace series, Pretender. The very start of this book is why I knocked off the 5th star, I felt there were a couple of inconsistencies between some things mentioned at the start of book 2 and the end of book one which left me puzzled and going back between what I was now reading and the book before and it distracted me from the start of Pretender.
That said, once I got over them and the book moved along at a fast pace, I felt myself relaxing straight into that easy to read style of writing from Aria that I enjoyed so much.
Pretender quickly picks the story up from where Banished From Grace ended, and now we know exactly who, or what, Doctor Jefferies is, it is a battle for Nardia and the other angels to save themselves, Harry and Matilda, and Regan from the demons clutches.
I felt even more connected to the characters in this instalment, I found myself feeling more for Nardia, torn between the man she really loves, and caring for the man who is only sick with cancer because of her. I was willing the relationship between Nardia and AJ to work out, for them to be able to rescue the children, and then on top of that there are more characters that I want to see more of, I want to see the relationship between Nardia and her newly found brother develop, and the change in Nardia's daughter now that she has a new lease of life.
I managed to finish this book in just a few hours as I can't put them down until they are finished, and I am really looking forward to reading the next chapter in this series!
That said, once I got over them and the book moved along at a fast pace, I felt myself relaxing straight into that easy to read style of writing from Aria that I enjoyed so much.
Pretender quickly picks the story up from where Banished From Grace ended, and now we know exactly who, or what, Doctor Jefferies is, it is a battle for Nardia and the other angels to save themselves, Harry and Matilda, and Regan from the demons clutches.
I felt even more connected to the characters in this instalment, I found myself feeling more for Nardia, torn between the man she really loves, and caring for the man who is only sick with cancer because of her. I was willing the relationship between Nardia and AJ to work out, for them to be able to rescue the children, and then on top of that there are more characters that I want to see more of, I want to see the relationship between Nardia and her newly found brother develop, and the change in Nardia's daughter now that she has a new lease of life.
I managed to finish this book in just a few hours as I can't put them down until they are finished, and I am really looking forward to reading the next chapter in this series!
August 18, 2014
This is the second instalment in Aria Williams Fall From Grace series. Like book 1 this is centred around Nardia and AJ, both fallen angels. With the help of AJ, Nardia is able to piece together some of her angel past.
Throughout the book there are many twists and turns. Nardia has to deal with her feelings that she has for two different men - AJ and Dr Regan. AJ's love for Nardia has never faltered and Dr Regan is the comfortable normal that Nardia needs. Both men tug at her heart strings leaving Nardia battling with her own feelings and desires for them both.
"No, Nardia, you read this right. I love you more than anyone, but I can't be with you until it's over between you and Regan. I can't be the other man" - AJ
All the while dealing with an evil demon who is out to get Nardia and making those she cares about suffer too, including 2 special children that she has become quite fond of. Nardia and AJ lean towards their angel frinds to help with this mess.
" By the time I had finished, tears covered my face, as nature's morphine flowed freely. I came to terms that this world was not only home to angels, but to demons as well. And one of them was out to get me. I was so scarred." - Nardia
I was pleasantly surprised when reading this to find some tasteful spice in this book. Aria has added a touch of sensuality that highlights the emotion and sexual tensions between Nardia and AJ.
This book was another great read and I look forward to reading the next instalment in this series.
Throughout the book there are many twists and turns. Nardia has to deal with her feelings that she has for two different men - AJ and Dr Regan. AJ's love for Nardia has never faltered and Dr Regan is the comfortable normal that Nardia needs. Both men tug at her heart strings leaving Nardia battling with her own feelings and desires for them both.
"No, Nardia, you read this right. I love you more than anyone, but I can't be with you until it's over between you and Regan. I can't be the other man" - AJ
All the while dealing with an evil demon who is out to get Nardia and making those she cares about suffer too, including 2 special children that she has become quite fond of. Nardia and AJ lean towards their angel frinds to help with this mess.
" By the time I had finished, tears covered my face, as nature's morphine flowed freely. I came to terms that this world was not only home to angels, but to demons as well. And one of them was out to get me. I was so scarred." - Nardia
I was pleasantly surprised when reading this to find some tasteful spice in this book. Aria has added a touch of sensuality that highlights the emotion and sexual tensions between Nardia and AJ.
This book was another great read and I look forward to reading the next instalment in this series.
August 30, 2014
Another blockbuster read from Aria Williams! Each book she writes gets better and better. Pretender is my fave of hers to date. I loved the love scenes with AJ and Nardia. So many revelations and even a cliffhanger. I can't wait for the next book!
August 21, 2014
This is one of the best books that I have read this summer. It moved along at an amazing pace, has awesome characters that you will fall in love with and an incredible story. If you have not read this yet, then you really need to. You will not be sorry.
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