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Almost an Angel

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This book has it all. Adventure, romance, warmth, humor, and depth. The hero, Zach Ryan, is a recovering alcoholic who's just inherited a ghost town. When he arrives, he meets the one and only resident of Columbine, Colorado--Hilary Brown. Hilary was hanged for murder over a century ago, and she's been waiting for someone to serve, in order to earn her way out of Transition and into Heaven. I've never seen time travel, the Afterlife, or a satisfying ending handled this well. Ms. Stover's love scenes absolutely sizzle, and I'll never think of chocolate ice cream quite the same way again. Alcoholism is handled without preaching, though the author's compassion for sufferers of this disease and their loved ones comes through loud and clear. There's also a character with a disability--the heroine's little brother. He's a joy and adds so much to the story! The love between the characters is touching, and it made me cry in places. I loved this book, and I will buy everything this author writes from

I read all of the reviews before I bought this book. I really didn't believe the book would be as good as everyone said, but thought I would check it out for myself. This book was even better than everyone claimed! I started and finished in the same day and not one bit of housework got done that day. It kept my attention from the first page to the last. Even when you thought you knew what was going to happen.. you didn't. She just kept surprising you.

Deb Stover, takes an engaging idea and weaves a wonderful story. The plot and Zach & Hilary's story are worth reading. My biggest disappointment is in the writing itself. There was vey little description, and the plot flies along. One minute Zach arrives in his deserted ghosttown, and the next day they are madly in love, declaring their undying devotion to each other. (Besides the fact that Zach thinks Hilary is certifiably crazy.)

Ms. Stover also tackles the disease of alcohalism. This is a very tough topic, especially in a romance novel, and she does a commendable job. I don't know how accurate some of the ideas she portrays are (like getting someone to stop, and so vehemently, just by talking to them for a few minutes, it usually takes a bigger impetus than that), but the idea that she tries, is great. Showing Zach's fight against wanting to take a drink when things get bad, is heartwrenching. Definitely worth reading for a "pick me up".

I loved this book! Ghosts, angels, time-travel, sizzling love scenes (whoa, chocolate ice cream!), and it made me think about alcoholism, about justice and honor, about disabilities... Great book. Read it!

This book made me laugh, made me cry, and kept me up all night. It touches on the issue of alcoholism and disability without preaching, and I really appreciated that. The humor is laugh out loud funny, and the love scenes are the best I've ever read. Chocolate ice cream anyone?

"Almost An Angel" by Deb Stover was a wonderful and sensual book. From the moment Zach and Hillary met, I was on the edge of my seat and could not stop reading until I knew how the story ended. I will definitely read many more books by Deb Stover

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and found the lessons learned by both the hero and heroine believable and compelling. It taught me something about alcoholism, and about love. I'll be watching for more books by this author.

This story is beautiful. The characters are so well drawn, I found myself lying awake at night to think about them. I want Nellie Brown's story now. I hope the author will give it to us. Almost an Angel is sexy and funny and wonderful.

I will never think of chocolate ice cream the same way again. This book sizzles with sensuality, but at the same time it delivers a poignant social message without the preaching. Alcoholism is a disease, and this author handles the issue with finesse. Great book!

It takes tremendous talent to pull off a story like this one. Deb does it with superior skill. Her characters are people I'd love to know, or hate to meet. The complexities of this book will intrigue and astound you. She makes time travel work in a way that couldn't have been easy to write. Her knowledge of the disease of alcoholism is dead-on. "Almost An Angel" won't disappoint you in any way. Great piece of work, Deb!