From Library Journal
Including no fewer than seven short stories, this diverse, well-written collection of historical romances sweeps from Arthurian Britain to Victorian America and features angels not only in their accustomed role of intermediary but as heroes and heroines. Stories by Janice Bennett, Mallory Burgess, Elizabeth Graham, Constance Laux, Doreen Owens Malek, Patricia McAllister, and Karen Ranney reflect a variety of theological and fantasy traditions concerning angels. The authors display writing styles from the lyrically poetic to the tersely modern, sensuality levels that range from sweet to sexy, and some startling plots. A nicely done anthology.
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Review
Charity Brooks is riding her horse and she doesn't see the low hanging branch in time to avoid a collision. She has a terrible headache that suddenly disappears, and when she opens her eyes, she thinks she's standing in a cloud. The handsome man beside her assures her that this is no dream and he tells her that he is her guardian angel and she has been given another chance to turn her life around. Charity's destiny is to marry and have children. But all of the men that she has met are unacceptable to her. She is very wealthy and she wants a husband who will love her, and not just her money. Her angel tells her what is required of her if she wants to go back and resume her life on earth, and Charity accepts the terms. Later, Gabriel becomes human and appears on earth to help Charity find a husband and he poses as the manager of Sea Brook Inn, which she owns. Gabe's human emotions are very strong towards Charity and her feelings for him are likewise returned, and yet they both know that theirs is a forbidden love. Gabe and Charity declare their love for each other and give in to their passion, and minutes later, Gabe begins to fade away. Gabe watches over Charity as she stands on the edge of a cliff in a storm. He has pleaded with Michael himself to go back to earth, but he has been denied. When the cliff crumbles, Charity falls into the sea and Gabriel watches, horrified. Will Charity's Angel be allowed to save her? Romance readers will be delighted with this tale by Ms. Graham! Charity's Angel is a dream come true! A heavenly romance! Elizabeth Graham has scripted a divine story!Gloria Miller --
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