Angel Unaware [Mass Market Paperback]

Elizabeth Sinclair (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2008

Dora de Angelo was never supposed to be an angel—her soul was sent to the wrong place—and she has always wanted to be a mortal. Maybe that's why she is one of the most inept angels the Celestial Maintenance Department has had the misfortune to employ. At long last, Dora has received her mission and is sent to Earth. For the three weeks prior to Christmas she must show a man how find his faith in family and help a little girl to become a child again after a terrible tragedy strikes her family. This is not going to be easy. But when Dora reaches Earth, she finds it even more wonderful than she imagined: she finds family, discovers love, and begins to hope for a future she's only dreamed of.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Seasoned romance writer Sinclair (Into the Mist) sends an accident-prone angel to earth in this holiday heart-warmer. After Dora overpolishes a fellow angel's halo and sends another tumbling off a cloud, she begs to become mortal. Her superior angel grants her wish, but only until Christmas, assigning her to act as a nanny to six-year-old orphan Penny and help Penny's uncle, Tony, learn how to love again. Lighthearted humor is interspersed with romance as Dora learns how to drive and cook and earns the affection of her charges. While the burgeoning romance between Dora and Tony is intense, their physical relationship is gently glossed over, a feature that will appeal to many readers of holiday fare. Sinclair's smooth, succinct writing and memorable characters will keep readers engaged all the way to the charming twist conclusion. (Dec.)
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Chosen as a FRESH PICK by FreshFiction.com

"Sinclair's sweet tale is a terrific holiday read. It's the perfect book to find under the tree on Christmas morning. 4 1/2 stars."  —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

"A wonderful read that reinforces faith in 'love conquers all."  —NovelSpot

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Medallion Press (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933836318
• ISBN-13: 978-1933836317
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,192,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm southern by adoption. I was born and raised in Upstate NY, but when the cold weather, snow and ice became more than either my hubby or I wanted to endure yearly, we migrated to Florida. We now live not far from one of the most fascinating cities in the US -- our adopted hometown of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the US. When my creative writing juices dry up, a trip to the the Ancient City section of St. Augustine never fails to get them flowing again.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beware - Angel Unaware, December 4, 2008

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N. L. Quatrano (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angel Unaware (Mass Market Paperback)

In what's become an Elizabeth Sinclair trademark, Angel Unaware grabs the reader, hangs on firmly and with a twist that's both surprising and satisfying, leaves a completely enchanting story in the heart of the reader. If you can put this book down, you'll rush back to pick it up again, just to see how Dora, Tony and Penny find their hearts and lives put back together! If you believe in dreams coming true, this book's for you!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Curl up with a cuppa and enjoy..., December 9, 2011

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Skye Taylor "SkyeWriter" (St. Augustine, Fl) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angel Unaware (Kindle Edition)

There are books you read on the train on the way to and from work, or in bits and pieces whenever you have a few moments, but if you pick this one up, plan to get drawn in to stay. Better yet, fix yourself your favorite hot beverage, curl up in a big chair and get comfy.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars amusing lighthearted angelic romance, December 5, 2008

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angel Unaware (Mass Market Paperback)

Dora de Angelo struggles to fit in amidst the angels. She knows she came here differently than most everyone else as her soul went straight to heaven rather than a stop as a mortal. Perhaps that explains her lack of angelic skills.

After some more bungling, her boss grants her wish to become a mortal with the stipulation she returns to heaven once Christmas occurs, three weeks form now. Dora poses as a nanny to six-year-old orphan Penny while showing the child how to be a kid again, and to help Penny's cynical guardian Uncle Tony to learn the meaning of love, which he has forgotten.

This amusing lighthearted angelic romance is fun to read as the nanny from the Celestial Maintenance Department learns human housekeeping chores while helping young Penny regain her smile and Uncle Tony find his heart. The breezy story line is ideal for the Christmas holidays with its uplifting message and with a great final twist reminiscent of the classic Gift of the Magi spin. Fans will enjoy Elizabeth Sinclair's fine version of Tavares' "Heaven Must be Missing an Angel".

Harriet Klausner