The Broken Angel by Monica La Porta
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Broken Angel is book three in the Immortal series, a stand alone novel it was still lovely to re-acquaint myself with some of the characters from the first two books. The books are set in and around Rome and combine chic modern Italy, romantic scenery and a paranormal world.
Book three is about Samuel, a fallen Angel who gave up his responsibility for the souls on new-borns in their journey from the womb to mortal life, all because he fell in love with a human. A Human who rejected him once he’d made his decision and left Samuel shunned for all eternity. Now Samuel is a liaison officer between the paranormal species working at the Immortal Council Headquarters in Rome.
Given a new assignment Samuel must look into Vampire blood-dealing issues. He runs into trouble on the streets where he comes across youngsters high on vampire blood. Disguised as a cripple Samuel is rescued from the fight by Martina Colonna, a human and a lawyer who knows Samuel from her local gym. They are often sparring partners and Samuel has a secret crush on Martina. She’s called the police and they both end up in hospital.
Struggling not to reveal his true identity Samuel is desperate to protect Martina from her violent ex-husband who turns up to discharge Martina, more problems at work pull Samuel away, but he is determined to keep Martina as safe as he possibly can as events in the paranormal world begin to spiral out of control and old adversaries rise again.
I really like this series and Monica writes with finesse from the freshly baked pastries to the La Perla lingerie and the romantic Umbrian countryside. Another winner in my eyes.
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Rosie Amber 
I’m not keen on this genre, but it sound to be worth a go. Quite the review. 🙂
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I don’t usually read much involving vampires but this is such an excellent review it’s very tempting 🙂 I’ll certainly add it to my list to check out!
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The series is sophisticated hot romance with a paranormal element, look out for book one The Immortal Greek to start you off.
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I shall go and check it out! Thanks
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I think I’ll have to check this series out too! Great review, Rosie
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Love the cover and the review! Added to my list. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Monica La Porta's Blog and commented:
A great review for my fallen angel, courtesy of Rosie Amber.
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Thank you for the great review, Rosie! And thank you, ladies, for your interest in my stories 🙂 The Broken Angel is paranormal romance with strong urban fantasy elements. I was born and raised in Rome, and the Eternal City is in my DNA. All The Immortals books are set in the Italian capital, and the city is very much a living character, sometimes helping and sometimes hampering my heroes and heroines in their quest for happiness.
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