UnGuarded [Kindle Edition]

Ashley Robertson (Author), Stephen Delaney (Editor), Claudia McKinney PhatpuppyArt (Illustrator)

Book Description

~BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE CRIMSON SERIES~
Guardian angel Selene was so close to becoming an archangel—the supreme of all beings—until she fell in love with Cole, a forbidden dark one. Once she discovers her vampire lover has been kidnapped and the only way to save him is by abandoning her number one priority—Caitlyn, her human charge—there really is only one answer in Selene’s mind, even though leaving Caitlyn unguarded will most likely cause Selene to fall from grace.

But her choice to save Cole doesn’t come without a price…and now Selene is racing against time to not only save her dark lover, but find a way to keep Caitlyn alive as well.

With the help of a new vampire ally, Luke, Selene will push her diminishing angel abilities to the point where her very existence lies in the balance. Now threatened with the chance of becoming a fallen angel or even dying, Selene can only pray she’ll have enough time—and good grace—to save the ones she loves.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ashley Robertson resides in sunny Orlando, Florida, and loves writing about anything paranormal. She also composes poems and songs, though she learned long ago she doesn’t have a singing voice. When she isn’t writing you’ll find her spending time with family and friends, training in her home gym, traveling and exploring new places, and drinking fine red wines and gourmet coffees from her Nespresso machine. For a sneak peek at Ashley Robertson’s upcoming books, giveaways, and blog entries go to www.AshleyRobertsonBooks.com

Product Details

• File Size: 1023 KB
• Print Length: 286 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0615649882
• Publisher: Obsidian Publishing (June 28, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008G3N9H4
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,146 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #93 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Paranormal > Angels
  • #94 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Paranormal > Demons & Devils

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars UnGuarded has potential July 1, 2012

By Girls *Heart* Books

Format:Kindle Edition

UnGuarded, I will say, has potential. The plot is intriguing, the drama is thick and runs through the entire novel, and the writing is well done. I also very much enjoyed the chemistry between Luke and Selene; when it was the two of them, I was sucked in to the story, watching these two visibly pulse with electricity. It was very fun for me! Finally! A love story where the girl/guy doesn't immediately fall in love and forget everything else in the world just because their animalistic urges spoke up... How long have I been looking for this? And even when Selene had a flashback of a moment with Cole, it was adorable and easy to see they were in love.

However. The main character frustrates me beyond belief. As she is an angel, her one care and priority should be Caitlyn, her charge-- this isn't just my opinion, it is in every story with an angel in it I have read, and even some lore --and all Selene cares about is Cole. Now, maybe if you'd met Cole before you hit the half-way mark of the book, or if their was a book before UnGuarded where you saw Selene having to make that decision to not become an archangel, to stay with Cole, then I might be able to deal with her easier. But honestly! She mentions several times how she is willing to die for Cole, because he's worth it, but when the same idea is offered to save her charge's life, she isn't sure. This made me blink and wander off a few times, just because I needed a break from Selene's strangeness. I love angel stories, so I... wasn't thrilled with this change.

Though, I will say, I did like how God wasn't a major WHAP in the jaw for this book. Obviously the matter was mentioned; we are talking angels after all (even though Selene didn't seem like an angel to me and more like a teenage girl, but), but there wasn't a big attempt to rub everything religious in your face. Personally I can't stand that crap, and I'm very glad it wasn't here.

The world crafted here has a lovely little air about it, and though it didn't blow me away, I do think it was a nice little read (even if the characters made me angry, they at least made me feel something, right?). I enjoyed it.~Lana

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great novel by a fantastic author! November 18, 2012

By Compelled By Words

Format:Paperback

Wow. That's the only way I can start this review. Just wow. This book is like none other that I have ever read. It's actually hard to put into words, but I'm going to try because that's what I do! Let's start with the cover. How epically beautiful is this cover? Claudia over at PhatPuppyArt is seriously amazing. If you're an author and need a designer for your book cover, she is the only person to go to. She will take your vision and turn it into a masterpiece. A book cover can lure someone who would never have otherwise picked up your book into reading it. Not kidding, I will totally buy a book if the cover catches my eye like this one does. And I'm not the only one, so contact Claudia for all of your designing needs!

Selene is a guardian angel with a dark secret. Well, it was a secret until she made a mistake and all of Europa (the angel world) found out about it. Now she's lost her opportunity to become the top dog Archangel and runs the risk of being fallen. Ever since then she's started getting amnesia attacks whenever she orbs, or teleports. As if that isn't bad enough, the reason for all of this (her vampire boyfriend Cole) has been kidnapped by the master demon of an alternate world. Oh, and the demons are after the human she's guarding (aka her charge) Caitlyn. Really, how much can one angel take? A lot apparently, because Selene is one bad ass angel!

I love the world Ashley created in this book. It was so exciting that I found it really hard to put down. Had it not been for the kids and the everyday stresses of life, I would have finished it in one sitting. I liked it THAT much! Selene is such an inspiring character and while she is an angel with a pure soul, she will still stop at nothing to fight for those she loves. She really is the ultimate heroine. Not even her Archangel Raphael can keep her in line. There isn't a dull moment in this book. Selene always has some sort of adventure to go on and someone to save. I love that about her. She was my favorite character in the story, by far.

The storyline itself is very unique in itself. A lot of different creatures are introduced and even though everything seems like its own piece of the puzzle, it comes together in the end. There's heartbreak, betrayal, love, friendship, sacrifice. Everything you could want in a really good young adult novel is right here in this book. I read and loved Ashley's first book, Crimson Groves, but she has outdone herself with this one. She could literally write another book involving the water world Anthemusa that Selene accidentally ends up in (twice) and you would read it because even for those few moments, the world is created so intriguingly that you want to know more about it. Ashley, if you're reading this, I vote for a book about it! I want more Anthemusa!

I love that there was a reference to Hello Kitty. While Selene is with her friend Luke there's a family walking by and the little girl happens to be wearing a Hello Kitty. I happen to adore her so I felt like that part was just for me! There wasn't actually anything in the book that I didn't like. It was well written with interesting characters and a great plot. I love Ashley Robertson and I recommend her books to anyone who wants to check out an up and coming best selling author. Her stories are different and I'm sure they will pull you in just like they did with me.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars UnGuarded :: Asha Butterflys November 8, 2012

By Ashabutterflys

Format:Kindle Edition

This was a fun story for me to read. I love reading all types of vampire books and some with angles. So this was a real treat for me to read something new and different then I have ever read before. I really liked Selene a lot in the book, being pulled in so many directions and having to make tuff choices. This book keeps you going from the start from Selene being sent to earth to being Caitlyn's guardian angel to helping her love Cole.

Cole ends up being kidnapped by demons and taken to Charon, a realm that has been over taken by demons. Selene has a hard choice to make, to leave her charge, Caitlyn, behind unguarded and without protection, which could leave her open for attack by demons.

While Selene has left to help Cole and leaves Caitlyn alone, Caitlyn has only two out comes and Selene is having a hard time with what Caitlyn's future is marked in stone as.

What will happen to Selene? Is she going to become a fallen angle? Will Caitlyn's Future change? What happens to Cole?

So many questions, you just need to read the story to find out what happens.

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More About the Author

Ashley Robertson resides in sunny Orlando, Florida, and loves writing about anything paranormal. She also composes poems and songs, though she learned long ago she doesn't have a singing voice. When she isn't writing you'll find her spending time with family and friends, training in her home gym, traveling and exploring new places, and drinking fine red wines and gourmet coffees from her Nespresso machine.

Visit her website to learn about her upcoming releases, guest blog posts, and featured giveaways at: AshleyRobertsonBooks.com