Everything is covered from Cherubim to Seraphim and thoughtfully explained via old biblical stories of Adam, Eve and Lilith. Shirvington has really delved deep into the angel legend and built a cryptic and charming world around these messengers of God.

Jessica Shirvington’s book is stand-out for the detail to mythology and religion. But because of Sarwat Chadda’s ‘ Devil’s Kiss ’ I am willing to give this new paranormal craze a chance. Books like Becca Fitzpatrick’s ‘Hush, Hush ’ and JR Ward’s ‘ Covet ’ left a bad taste in my mouth. I will say I’m not a *HUGE* fan of the angel storyline. A secret that will change the course of Violet’s life, forever. In fact, Lincoln has been acting strange ever since Violet’s birthday. Phoenix is tall, dark and dangerous, and Violet’s best friend (and unattainable crush) Lincoln is wary of the new-comer. Violent thinks little of the cryptic words, until a chance encounter with a handsome stranger sets things in motion. A hand-crafted wooden box with a note inside, warning about trials to come and sides to be chosen. But this birthday is different because her father has a present for her - from her mother. But for Violet, it’s just an ugly reminder of her mother’s death. For most people birthdays are all about celebration with friends, family and loved ones. Violet Eden is celebrating her 17th birthday, much to her chagrin. ‘Embrace’ is the first book in a new paranormal romance series called ‘The Violet Eden Chapters’ by debut author Jessica Shirvington. The wrong choice could cost not only her life, but her eternity. He’s intense and enigmatic, but at least he never lied to her.Īs Violet gets caught up in an ancient battle between dark and light, she must choose her path. Luckily, Phoenix, an exiled angel, has come into her life. Suddenly, she can’t stand to be around him. But there’s no denying the strange changes in her body. She never believed in God, let alone angels. Without warning, Violet’s world is turned upside down. But nothing could have prepared her for Lincoln’s explanation: he is Grigori – part angel and part human – and Violet is his eternal partner. But why does he seem so reluctant to be anything more than a friend?Īfter he gives her the world’s most incredible kiss – and then abandons her on her front doorstep – Violet is determined to get some answers. Sexy, mature and aloof, he is Violet’s idea of perfection.

The one bright spot is that Lincoln will be there. After all, it’s hard to get too excited about the day that marks the anniversary of your mother’s death.

Violet Eden is dreading her seventeenth birthday dinner.

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