Half-demon, half-human, Lillith is bound by a bargain with the devil and forbidden to feel pleasure. She draws upon her dark powers and serpentine grace to lead men into temptation. That is, until she faces her greatest temptation, Heaven's own Sir Hugh Castleford. Once a knight and now a Guardian, Hugh's purpose has always been to thwart Lillith, even as he battles treacherous hunger for her. When a deadly alliance unleashes a threat to humans and Guardians angel and demon are forced to fight together against evil and against a passionate desire for each other.
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By Lesley70
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Demon Angel (Guardians book/story #2) tells the story of Lilith (half-demon) and Hugh Castleford (a Guardian). From the first moment they meet, their relationship is a battle of wills, wits and then swords. Spanning nearly 800 years from the 13th Century, to the present day where Hugh and Lilith face a possibly unsurmountable threat to themselves. This is a much more complicated story than boy meets girl, boy saves girl, they live happily ever after.
I had read very good reviews of this book, but when I started it I was slightly wary. Number one, because it starts in 1217 and I am not a big historical fan and also I really am not keen on the cover (I know it's what's inside the book that counts but there you go.) However, my bias was quickly swept away as I was drawn into Hugh and Lilith's tale.
Lilith is another of what I'm coming to think of as 2007's demon heroines (see also Jesse from Hell's Belles and Georgina from Succubus Blues). What I find interesting about her is how complex she is, in parts of the book she seems to revel in what she does because it's necessary. And then there are the parts where she is disgusted with herself - both facets of her character equally well written.
Hugh is perhaps the perfect hero for Lilith, in that he doesn't let her get away with anything - even when, perhaps, he should. Their relationship is a very slow burn, starting out more adversarial than romantic, but in the end they are both willing to give up everything for the other.
It's great to find another series with well-developed characters and plot (more on that in a moment). The secondary characters - Colin the vampire, Sir Pup, Savitri are not just there to support Hugh and Lilith - they have their own problems to deal with.... Read more ›
I had read very good reviews of this book, but when I started it I was slightly wary. Number one, because it starts in 1217 and I am not a big historical fan and also I really am not keen on the cover (I know it's what's inside the book that counts but there you go.) However, my bias was quickly swept away as I was drawn into Hugh and Lilith's tale.
Lilith is another of what I'm coming to think of as 2007's demon heroines (see also Jesse from Hell's Belles and Georgina from Succubus Blues). What I find interesting about her is how complex she is, in parts of the book she seems to revel in what she does because it's necessary. And then there are the parts where she is disgusted with herself - both facets of her character equally well written.
Hugh is perhaps the perfect hero for Lilith, in that he doesn't let her get away with anything - even when, perhaps, he should. Their relationship is a very slow burn, starting out more adversarial than romantic, but in the end they are both willing to give up everything for the other.
It's great to find another series with well-developed characters and plot (more on that in a moment). The secondary characters - Colin the vampire, Sir Pup, Savitri are not just there to support Hugh and Lilith - they have their own problems to deal with.... Read more ›
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Eight-hundred years ago, half-demon Lilith tempted a young knight to his destruction. But things didn't go quite to plan when, at the last moment, instead of condemning his soul to Hell, she let him be claimed by the heavenly Guardians instead. Now for eight-hundred years Hugh has been searching for a way to save her, but as the heavy burdens of immortality and the constraints of his situation weigh him down, he frees her the only way he can.
And once Lilith is dead, he Falls back to a human again.
Except Lilith isn't dead, and sixteen years after his fall, Hugh finds himself on Guardian business again. Nosferatu are invading San Francisco, and Hugh's students are dying. Can he find a way to stop the murders, clear his name and rid the city of the danger? And if Lilith is willing to help, can he save her properly this time? Even if it costs his own life... and soul?
Meljean Brook's GUARDIAN series starts in style, part-historical novel - Hugh's temptation, Lilith's choice, their meetings over the centuries that follow - and part-contemporary, with the majority taking place in modern day San Francisco. Hugh and Lilith's relationship is a complicated one of bargains, wagers, salvation, competition and love, as they struggle to overcome the odds between them. Lilith is all about temptation, making the most of what aspects of demon-life she enjoys, while quietly rebelling against the rest. Whereas Hugh is honour, chivalry and determination. Who wouldn't want to be saved by him?
Full of history, mystery, myths and biblical legend - and always romance - Lilith and Hugh's story is about more than the two of them, and is populated with plenty of fascinating characters, not least Michael, Colin and the awesome Sir Pup.... Read more ›
And once Lilith is dead, he Falls back to a human again.
Except Lilith isn't dead, and sixteen years after his fall, Hugh finds himself on Guardian business again. Nosferatu are invading San Francisco, and Hugh's students are dying. Can he find a way to stop the murders, clear his name and rid the city of the danger? And if Lilith is willing to help, can he save her properly this time? Even if it costs his own life... and soul?
Meljean Brook's GUARDIAN series starts in style, part-historical novel - Hugh's temptation, Lilith's choice, their meetings over the centuries that follow - and part-contemporary, with the majority taking place in modern day San Francisco. Hugh and Lilith's relationship is a complicated one of bargains, wagers, salvation, competition and love, as they struggle to overcome the odds between them. Lilith is all about temptation, making the most of what aspects of demon-life she enjoys, while quietly rebelling against the rest. Whereas Hugh is honour, chivalry and determination. Who wouldn't want to be saved by him?
Full of history, mystery, myths and biblical legend - and always romance - Lilith and Hugh's story is about more than the two of them, and is populated with plenty of fascinating characters, not least Michael, Colin and the awesome Sir Pup.... Read more ›
By Rebecca
Format:Mass Market Paperback
In terms of the series - this is the first novel, there was a short story in an anthology released before this one was published. A number of the other books in the series are actually novellas in anthologies. Since it's hard to find anthologies after a year or two, this can be frusterating. The author's website has background so you can start with any book or skip any book without missing out, but I'd recommend reading them in order to the extent possible
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Lesley70
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Demon Angel (Guardians book/story #2) tells the story of Lilith (half-demon) and Hugh Castleford (a Guardian). From the first moment they meet, their relationship is a battle of wills, wits and then swords. Spanning nearly 800 years from the 13th Century, to the present day where Hugh and Lilith face a possibly unsurmountable threat to themselves. This is a much more complicated story than boy meets girl, boy saves girl, they live happily ever after.
I had read very good reviews of this book, but when I started it I was slightly wary. Number one, because it starts in 1217 and I am not a big historical fan and also I really am not keen on the cover (I know it's what's inside the book that counts but there you go.) However, my bias was quickly swept away as I was drawn into Hugh and Lilith's tale.
Lilith is another of what I'm coming to think of as 2007's demon heroines (see also Jesse from Hell's Belles and Georgina from Succubus Blues). What I find interesting about her is how complex she is, in parts of the book she seems to revel in what she does because it's necessary. And then there are the parts where she is disgusted with herself - both facets of her character equally well written.
Hugh is perhaps the perfect hero for Lilith, in that he doesn't let her get away with anything - even when, perhaps, he should. Their relationship is a very slow burn, starting out more adversarial than romantic, but in the end they are both willing to give up everything for the other.
It's great to find another series with well-developed characters and plot (more on that in a moment). The secondary characters - Colin the vampire, Sir Pup, Savitri are not just there to support Hugh and Lilith - they have their own problems to deal with.... Read more ›
I had read very good reviews of this book, but when I started it I was slightly wary. Number one, because it starts in 1217 and I am not a big historical fan and also I really am not keen on the cover (I know it's what's inside the book that counts but there you go.) However, my bias was quickly swept away as I was drawn into Hugh and Lilith's tale.
Lilith is another of what I'm coming to think of as 2007's demon heroines (see also Jesse from Hell's Belles and Georgina from Succubus Blues). What I find interesting about her is how complex she is, in parts of the book she seems to revel in what she does because it's necessary. And then there are the parts where she is disgusted with herself - both facets of her character equally well written.
Hugh is perhaps the perfect hero for Lilith, in that he doesn't let her get away with anything - even when, perhaps, he should. Their relationship is a very slow burn, starting out more adversarial than romantic, but in the end they are both willing to give up everything for the other.
It's great to find another series with well-developed characters and plot (more on that in a moment). The secondary characters - Colin the vampire, Sir Pup, Savitri are not just there to support Hugh and Lilith - they have their own problems to deal with.... Read more ›
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