Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux wakes from a year-long coma to find that she has become an angel and that her lover, the stunningly dangerous archangel Raphael, likes having her under his control. But almost immediately, Raphael must ready Elena for a flight to Beijing, to attend a ball thrown by the archangel Lijuan. Ancient and without conscience, Lijuan's power lies with the dead. And she has organized the most perfect and most vicious of welcomes for Elena.
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"Second book is better than the first. This series is much better than the Psy/Changeling series. Whereas the Psy/Ch novels are individual stories of different people/couples (basically repeating the same storyline), the Guild series seems to be a continuing story of one couple (Elena and Raphael), which incidently is much better written and has an evolving romance rather than just lust-at-first-site."
— Joie (4 out of 5 stars)
“The mystifying world of angels beckons in the second installment of Singh’s remarkable urban fantasy series…Treachery and viciousness are staples of this shadowy world, which allows the awe-inspiring Singh to give her story a jagged edge. Better clear off more space on your keeper shelf!”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)" Great world is created with an awesome, strong heroine. Love it! "
— Kristin, 2/18/2014" First read: 4/2010. 3.75 stars. "
— Glenn, 2/7/2014" Really enjoyed this next book in the series, discovering more with Elena and Her lovely Archangel as well as meeting the Seven. A great continuation of their story... On to the next book! "
— Lyndsey, 1/6/2014" I am very pleased that there is slightly sparser use of the word "cock" in this sequel. on the other hand the ending was completely anticlimactic and I have no idea what the 'threequel' might be about if this does continue. "
— Artem, 1/1/2014" This wasn't quite as good as the first book, but I did enjoy it. I just wish more emphasis had been on the Lijuan plot and Ellie's memories and less on the lust and jealousy, but I'm not much of a romance reader. "
— Syrdarya, 12/7/2013" Ouch! 80% of the book was all about Elena's recovering and nightmares (drip..drip..drip). I think I'm done with the series. The book was tiring and actionless. Raphael and Elena is the strangest couple in a most uninviting world. Sorry.. and I liked the first book but this one? "
— Vichy, 11/20/2013" Loved it, now the long wait till my next order gets here. "
— Angelique, 11/1/2013" 4.5 stars.I really like Elena and I was glad that the book focused on Elenas past. I missed a little bit of action though. But in the end it was a good book. "
— Josephine, 9/28/2013" This second book in the guild hunter series was decidedly better than the first. I was into it right away and didn't put it down till I was done. I had to start the third book right away! "
— Lily, 9/18/2013" I liked this one more than the first, which I liked a lot. On to #3 "
— Juliet, 8/9/2013" Loved it. Elena and Raphael's chemistry is undeniable. Filled with great new characters and adventures! Nalini Singh's magnificent scenic descriptions pull you into her captivating world of vampires and archangels. Can't get enough of this series! "
— Lori, 12/29/2012" I like the world and the characters and I want to learn more about them, but the writing doesn't *grab* me somehow ... "
— Mary, 11/12/2012" 4.5*s There was plenty of danger and mystery, but overall I thought it was a beautiful love story between Elena and Raphael. "
— Lisa, 10/21/2012" litetally gets read because I'm nosy. "
— Chrystal, 5/17/2012" Listened to this again & as with the previous book, it just gets better & better. Fantastic series - love it! "
— Caroline, 4/24/2012" fantastic love it hope there is another one <br/> "
— Yasmin, 5/30/2011" One of the best books ever! "
— Francois, 5/27/2011" Too much romance for me. If I want to read a smoking romance, I prefer Keri Arthur or Karen Moning. "
— Tasula, 5/16/2011" The second book was as good as the first. Both are amazing! Couldn't wait for release of the 3rd book. "
— Jeans99, 5/12/2011" I never thought Angles and vampires could go in a story together. "
— Temple, 5/10/2011" Found it very addictive. If I had to put it down to do things would itch to get back to it. "
— Nicky, 4/27/2011Nalini Singh is the author of several series of paranormal romance, contemporary romance, and mystery novels, including the Guild Hunter, the Psy-Changeling, Rock Kiss, and Hard Play series, among others, and several stand-alone novels. Kiss of Snow in the Psy-Changeling series was a New York Times bestseller. RT Book Reviews named her the winner of the award for Best Paranormal Fiction of 2011 and the 2015 award for Best Indie Press Contemporary Romance.
Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.