GABRIEL'S REDEMPTION
Author: Sylvain Reynard
Series: Gabriel's Inferno, Book 3
~ SYNOPSIS ~
From the author of the New York Times bestsellers Gabriel’s Rapture and Gabriel’s Inferno comes the epic conclusion to the captivating romantic trilogy.Professor Gabriel Emerson has left his position at the University of Toronto to embark on a new life with his beloved Julianne. Together, he’s confident that they can face any challenge. And he’s eager to become a father.
But Julianne’s graduate program threatens Gabriel’s plans, as the pressures of being a student become all consuming. When she is given the honor of presenting an academic lecture at Oxford, Gabriel is forced to confront Julianne about the subject of her presentation—research that conflicts with his own. And in Oxford, several individuals from their past appear, including an old nemesis intent on humiliating Julia and exposing one of Gabriel’s darkest secrets.
In an effort to confront his remaining demons, Gabriel begins a quest to discover more about his biological parents, beginning a chain of events that has startling repercussions for himself, Julianne, and his hope of having a family.
~ REVIEW ~
5 Stars!
5 Stars!
Passionate. Beautiful. Romantic.
Sometimes a book is more
than just a book -- it deserves respect. That’s
how I feel about “Gabriel’s Redemption.” To me, it’s more than another romance
read… it’s a beautiful piece of intellectual literature. Actually, I feel this
way about the entire series. Sylvain Reynard has a phenomenal writing style
that I completely admire. It enhances my reading experience and allows me to
enjoy the book even more. Honestly, to say I’m a huge fan is putting it mildly.
“Gabriel’s Redemption” is
the third and final book in The Gabriel's Inferno Series.
If you have yet to read books one and two, “Gabriel’s Inferno” and
“Gabriel’s Rapture”, then go buy them now and stop reading this review here. I
will discuss certain details that will ruin those books for you. However, if
you have read both books, then feel
free to read this review since it will be completely spoiler free where book
three is concerned.
“Every night
when I fall asleep with her in my arms, I thank God she’s mine. Every morning
when I wake up, my first thought is that I’m grateful she married me. I will
never be worthy of her. But I spend every day trying my damnedest.”
Plot wise, this book picks
up where book two, “Gabriel’s Rapture”, ended. We are a few months into Gabriel
and Julia’s marriage. I absolutely love
Gabriel. I want to just put that out there, right off the bat. I loved him
madly after the first two books, and now, I’m blown away! He’s not only hot but
incredibly intelligent, sweet, kind, caring, and PERFECT – inner demons and
all. The way he looks after Julia and loves her, leaves me speechless. He is
just a phenomenal character and one that will stay with me for some time to come.
“You think of
everything.” - Julia
“I simply
think of you. You are everything.”- Gabriel
“My
milestones are only important because of you. Without you, they’d be empty
days.”- Gabriel
Julia is one of my favorite
female characters. She’s beautiful, gentle, and has a pure heart. She’s the
type of character that makes me, as a reader, reflect upon certain things in
life, like kindness and humanity. Here, we get a stronger,
more focused, and at times stubborn side to Julia. She’s well into her PhD and
has her mind set on one thing – getting her degree and becoming a Professor.
We are taken through Julia
and Gabriel’s struggles as a married couple. You could say their problems were
those of normal newlyweds. Well, as far as “normal” can go with Gabriel and
Julia, that is. Their insecurities are brought to light more so in this book
than in the other two books in the series. People from their pasts resurface
and make things even harder for them. These ghosts from the past challenge
their relationship yet never their love.
“You can’t
eliminate your past but you don’t have to be controlled by it.”
Gabriel and Julia’s love
runs very deep and as a reader, I felt it. Their passion, their romance, their
heartbreak…everything, was very well portrayed and developed. Sylvain Reynard
is a truly talented author. Once again, I must say, I’m a huge fan of his
writing style. He even adds wittiness to the storyline through a few
parenthetical notes that manage to balance out the plot perfectly, making it a
deep yet fun read. There were also some very hot, yet beautiful scenes in this book.
“I could spend
the rest of my life inside you and die happy. You’re my home.”
In “Gabriel’s Redemption”,
we get to see a different side to several secondary characters, like Paul,
Paulina, and even Simon and Professor Pacciani. For instance, I’ve always known
Paul was hot, but I’ve been too #TeamGabriel
to care for him -- until THIS book. We get to see Paul in a different
environment, interacting with different characters. In a way, we get a sexier,
rougher version of him, too. I even found myself swooning for Paul! *Gasp!*
Heck, I’ll even say that I wish he was getting his own book! Would love to see
him get his happy ending with that certain character we see him with.
Now, about the ending.
Without giving anything away, I will say that it’s a truly beautiful scene to
end the book with. However, I feel like it was a bit too open-ended for me...like there are things I
still want to know. Not only about Julia and Gabriel (specifically, a
certain preoccupation/worry Julia had throughout the entire book) but also
about a few of the other characters. But mind you, this didn't make the book less amazing for me. Nothing could do that!!! I suppose, like a book buddy told me, that SR leaves
things open to our imagination. Which is also great. All in all, to me, this book
was a great conclusion to a phenomenal series.
I HIGHLY recommend you read The Gabriel
Series!
“Now my Blessedness appears.”
~*~
NEWS!
I was beyond sad thinking
this would be the last time we’d see Gabriel. But, NO! Sylvain Reynard
must really love us because we will see him make an appearance in his next
book, THE RAVEN. This is the first book
in his new Paranormal Romance Series! Want to know something else??? The Raven
has a few connections with The Gabriel Series!! Check out his official
announcement, here: http://www.sylvainreynard.com/2013/11/my-next-novel-revealed.html
Happy Reading!
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~ Gabriel's Inferno Series ~
GABRIEL'S INFERNO
Gabriel's Inferno Series, Book 1
~ SYNOPSIS ~
Enigmatic and sexy, Professor Gabriel Emerson is a well respected Dante specialist by day, but by night he devotes himself to an uninhibited life of pleasure. He uses his notorious good looks and sophisticated charm to gratify his every whim, but is secretly tortured by his dark past and consumed by the profound belief that he is beyond all hope of redemption. When the sweet and innocent Julia Mitchell enrolls as his graduate student, his attraction and mysterious connection to her not only jeopardizes his career, but sends him on a journey in which his past and his present collide. An intriguing and sinful exploration of seduction, forbidden love and redemption, "Gabriel's Inferno" is a captivating and wildly passionate tale of one man's escape from his own personal hell as he tries to earn the impossible...forgiveness and love.
~ PURCHASE ~
GABRIEL'S REDEMPTIONGabriel's Inferno Series, Book 2
~ SYNOPSIS ~
Professor Gabriel Emerson has embarked on a passionate, yet clandestine affair with his former student, Julia Mitchell. Sequestered on a romantic holiday in Italy, he tutors her in the sensual delights of the body and the raptures of sex. But when they return, their happiness is threatened by conspiring students, academic politics, and a jealous ex-lover. When Gabriel is confronted by the university administration, will he succumb to Dante's fate? Or will he fight to keep Julia, his Beatrice, forever? In Gabriel's Rapture, the brilliant sequel to the wildly successful debut novel, Gabriel's Inferno, Sylvain Reynard weaves an exquisite love story that will touch the reader's mind, body, and soul, forever.
~ ABOUT THE AUTHOR ~
Sylvain Reynard
I'm
interested in the way literature can help us explore aspects of the human
condition - particularly suffering, sex, love, faith, and redemption. My
favourite stories are those in which a character takes a journey, either a
physical journey to a new and exciting place, or a personal journey in which he
or she learns something about himself/herself.
I'm also interested in how aesthetic
elements such as art, architecture, and music can be used to tell a story or to
illuminate the traits of a particular character. In my writing, I combine all
of these elements with the themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the
transformative power of goodness.
I try to use my platform as an author
to raise awareness about the following charities: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Foundation, WorldVision, Alex's Lemonade Stand, and Covenant House. For more
information, see my Twitter account.
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