From New York Times bestselling author Sylvain Reynard comes the first novel in the Gabriel's Inferno series, a haunting, unforgettable tale of one man’s salvation and one woman’s sensual awakening—NOW A FILM FROM PASSIONFLIX! 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.
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"I read this book in 2 and a half days, which is amazing for me! I couldn't put it Down from the start. It has a great story line and the righter has Julia in situations that most girls would dream of with a hot professor. She didn't rush anything which was great! She have you a fantastic love story. A must read!"
— Amanda (5 out of 5 stars)
“This is not only one of the best debut books this year, but Reynard is one of the best new authors this year. 5 stars.”
— Offbeat Vagabond“It's not very often that I am left so affected by a book, but this one took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions…This novel is thought provoking, entertaining and beautiful. 5 stars.”
— Scorching Book Reviews" Love the characters. I read this book and then later on started the audio book! Gabriel is amazing! "
— Red, 8/25/2017" This was a good romance "
— Candace, 2/12/2014" Touching and very easy to read. The characterizations of Julia and Gabriel were well developed which made the characters easy to identify with. I definitely recommend it! "
— Deeva, 2/11/2014" I love this book, the story and the love that happened between Julia and Gabriel... I am curious to see how the 2nd book turns out.. I hope that they remain together, but one never knows. "
— Darvina, 2/11/2014" "Did the Clarks always speak in extended metaphors like metaphysical poets? Julia would have needed a literary criticism class in order to interpret their allusions"....-seriously Julia? Not the Clarks,it's YOU and Gabriel that speak in extended metaphors and allusions that make the readers need a class just to understand. Reading this book is like reading a purple prose from the 18th century or reading a grossly misshapen parody. Unlike other reviewers,I could easily believe that a male author wrote this book because the main female character is filled with inconsistencies and is unrealistic. The author tried to daintily create her like a Botticelli angel but some of her thoughts and behaviors just didn't add up to the whole "tender, delicate, naiive butterfly virgin" image of hers. Paul and others tried to refrain from cussing or using the "F-" word in front of her seeing how she would flush, yet she herself uses the word in front of people more than once. In the beginning, it's apparent that Julia holds strong and tender feelings towards the Professor yet she thought of him as "sicko" twice for no apparent reason and before she even really knew anything about him. Paul and Gabriel both treat her like some real life angel with no vices and she herself doesn't protest to this treatment, taking it like her due and actually expecting to be treated like an angel, a "princess". I don't know about other people, but it just made her look selfish and full of self-importance to me, her not wanting to be "consumed by Gabriel's darkness"... I enjoy reading books where I get to learn something, some history, some new topic etc. I get that Reynard is a smart individual who knows his stuff, but I didn't appreciate that he stuffed his book to the brim with as many allusions to authors,books, and poetry as he could find. It didn't feel like it connected, maybe to others, just not to me... "
— Avidread, 2/8/2014" I was kinda iffy about this book... While it had that captivating plot of a forbidden student-teacher relationship, I'm not sure if I can go as far as saying it was really good. It takes so long for them to be together, and once they are, he's so clingy, and jealous all the time. I understand a little of that is cute in a book, but I believe the author overdid it. And the final scene jet didn't resonate with me in being epic, it just seemed slow and almost weird in what he does. It was average. "
— Laurice, 2/6/2014" Best first time everrrrrrrr. I wish i also have my Gabriel Emerson. <3 "
— Emilie, 1/23/2014" Me parece muy pretencioso en lenguaje pero es una linda historia. "
— Silvina, 1/19/2014" One of the best books I've ever read! "
— Carol, 1/18/2014" Loved it!!!cant wait for number 3 all very exciting!! "
— Lucypaul, 12/28/2013" This book wasn't really what I expected, I expected something very Fifty Shades.. BUT I WAS WRONG. Nevertheless, this book was such a page turner, loved it! "
— Nicole, 11/30/2013" I liked this book. Something original and intriguing. "
— Francys, 11/18/2013" My absolute favorite read of 2012. Simple AMAZING. There are no words for the beauty of this series. "
— Manda, 9/18/2013" Whew...I didn't realize this was written by a man until I read some of the other reviews... WOW what woman wouldn't want a man to feel this way about her...Yowza "
— Heidi, 8/17/2013" Words cannon't express just how much i adored this book. "
— Akaylah, 7/24/2013" Loved this book! Sucked me in and couldn't put it down. "
— Ashley, 7/2/2013" A beautiful and moving story. "
— Evelyn, 6/25/2013" Oh, my God, I LOVED this book. I feel in love with the characters and couldn't stop reading. I so need to buy the next book! "
— Rhonda, 6/19/2013" Bought this and the second one at the same time. Some of it got on my nerves but must say it was a fast read and I wanted to see how it ended. "
— Tara, 6/12/2013" i was really bored!! it took forever to get to the point. I've started Gabriels Rapture, but i'm afraid i'm just as bored :-( hopefully it picks up towards the middle/end!! "
— Leigh-ann, 4/25/2013" Such a good romance story, in depth plot line. Loved it! Heroine is not as strong as I would like her to be, but she develops! "
— Victoria, 4/11/2013" soppy soppy! "
— Alexandra, 3/2/2013" This series had great characters, but the whole Dante thing failed...Could have been HOTTER "
— Laura, 2/17/2013" Dentro de mis 5 libros favoritos, completamente hermoso. He sido hechizada en cuerpo y alma por Gabriel <3 "
— Consuelo, 12/24/2012Sylvain Renard’s novels have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. She was a semifinalist for best author in the Goodreads choice awards. Gabriel’s Inferno was a semifinalist for best romance and Gabriel’s Rapture was a finalist for best romance in the Goodreads choice Awards, as well. The final novel in The Gabriel Series, Gabriel’s Redemption, debuted at #6 on the New York Times bestseller list.
John Michael Morgan is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.