Almost an Angel

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Summary: A wonderful, heart warming, laugh-out-loud story
Review: For Carolly landing in the 1800's isn't anything new; this is the fifth reincarnation she's had. She is on a mission to become an angel and the only way to do so, Carolly believes is through selfless deeds.

James Northram, Earl of Traynern was quite content with his life until it was turned upside down by a woman who had to have escaped from bedlam. With warm smiles and talk of other lives, James only wants to help Carolly realize she is not living in the now, even as he slowly falls for the woman in his care. But for Carolly, who only wants to find James a wife and get her wings, trying to not fall for James is harder than she, "almost an angel" can even handle.

Ms Greyle has written such a touching story! Carolly has gone from a woman bent on her own pleasure to trying to help others. Even though you don't know much about her first life, you do know that she caused her own accidental death. Now, while some of her decisions will make you shudder with mortification because James thinks she has lost her mind, the pair will have you laughing as Carolly allows him to "to have the final say" in the arguments.

While James has an adamant belief that Carolly was from the mental institution, I thought it odd he defended her so adamantly that she was sane. I wanted to weep when Carolly started to get "better" and I had to cheer when James realized he was falling in love with vivacious woman that she had been, not the woman she was becoming.

I have mixed emotions when it comes to angel and ghost stories; I have a hard time with some of the endings. While I really enjoyed ALMOST AN ANGEL and there is a fantastic climax to the story, I was disappointed with the very, very end of the story (Does Carolly get to stay and love James, or does she get her angel wings and go to heaven?). But, I seem to be in a minority about how people feel about this type of ending. Overall, ALMOST AN ANGEL was a wonderful, heart warming, laugh-out-loud story.

Rating:
Summary: A wonderful, heart warming, laugh-out-loud story
Review: For Carolly landing in the 1800's isn't anything new; this is the fifth reincarnation she's had. She is on a mission to become an angel and the only way to do so, Carolly believes is through selfless deeds.

James Northram, Earl of Traynern was quite content with his life until it was turned upside down by a woman who had to have escaped from bedlam. With warm smiles and talk of other lives, James only wants to help Carolly realize she is not living in the now, even as he slowly falls for the woman in his care. But for Carolly, who only wants to find James a wife and get her wings, trying to not fall for James is harder than she, "almost an angel" can even handle.

Ms Greyle has written such a touching story! Carolly has gone from a woman bent on her own pleasure to trying to help others. Even though you don't know much about her first life, you do know that she caused her own accidental death. Now, while some of her decisions will make you shudder with mortification because James thinks she has lost her mind, the pair will have you laughing as Carolly allows him to "to have the final say" in the arguments.

While James has an adamant belief that Carolly was from the mental institution, I thought it odd he defended her so adamantly that she was sane. I wanted to weep when Carolly started to get "better" and I had to cheer when James realized he was falling in love with vivacious woman that she had been, not the woman she was becoming.

I have mixed emotions when it comes to angel and ghost stories; I have a hard time with some of the endings. While I really enjoyed ALMOST AN ANGEL and there is a fantastic climax to the story, I was disappointed with the very, very end of the story (Does Carolly get to stay and love James, or does she get her angel wings and go to heaven?). But, I seem to be in a minority about how people feel about this type of ending. Overall, ALMOST AN ANGEL was a wonderful, heart warming, laugh-out-loud story.

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Summary: Almost An Angel...
Review: James, the Earl of Trayhern, has no idea what he is letting himself in for when he comes to the aid of a badly beaten young lady. Carolly is unlike anything he has ever encountered. She talks about things that have not happened yet, sings songs that are not yet written, and claims to be an angel, well a pre angel. Carolly has not earned her wings, though she has been trying for several lifetimes. He is sure she must have escaped from Bedlam. Despite this, the pre angel is able to get past the wall around his heart and to connect with the orphaned niece in his care.

Then, Carolly suddenly begins to act truly mad. The memories of her current body begin to take over, superceding those of the modern woman's soul. James has come to love Carolly, and her other self Caroline, but forces on Heaven and earth both might not let him have her in any form. She may have to return to Heaven prematurely, due to murder.

**** Ms. Greyle deftly combines a light Regency with a sweet ghost story, and a hint of danger. Love's transcendant and transforming power shines throughout the plot. Fans of Tina Wainscott's books will find this a treat. I look forward to the sequel. ****

Reviewed by Amanda

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Summary: refreshingly ?time travel? reincarnation romance
Review: Though not totally sure, Carolly Hanson assumes that she must be an angel because she has been reincarnated several times into new lives. Because she feels she must be God's messenger, Carolly tries to help people in whatever reincarnation she finds herself in, but her Good Samaritan efforts are futile failures.

This time Carolly lands in 1815 England where she finds her next target the aristocratic James Northram. James thinks that someone beat Carolly when she lands on Earth though it was her normal reaction when she starts a new life. Still going against his nature he offers her sanctuary. Soon James is attracted to his charming, witty, and crazy guest. He cannot believe that Carolly has no intension of using some sort of lunatic ruse to force him to marry her. Worse, James hates the parade of females she sends his way because nutcase or not his true love is the matchmaking angel that he found mysteriously in his arms.

ALMOST AN ANGEL is a refreshingly unique "time travel" (loosely speaking) reincarnation romance that fans who delight in something rather different will want to read. Carolly is an interesting protagonist, a characterization of Handel's spring, as she has not yet learned why she has been reincarnated several times. James is a great counterpoint struggling to remain a brooding individual, but failing due to the optimism of the woman he cherishes. Katherine Greyle furbishes a unique take that paranormal romance readers will devour.

Harriet Klausner

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Summary: refreshingly ¿time travel¿ reincarnation romance
Review: Though not totally sure, Carolly Hanson assumes that she must be an angel because she has been reincarnated several times into new lives. Because she feels she must be God's messenger, Carolly tries to help people in whatever reincarnation she finds herself in, but her Good Samaritan efforts are futile failures.

This time Carolly lands in 1815 England where she finds her next target the aristocratic James Northram. James thinks that someone beat Carolly when she lands on Earth though it was her normal reaction when she starts a new life. Still going against his nature he offers her sanctuary. Soon James is attracted to his charming, witty, and crazy guest. He cannot believe that Carolly has no intension of using some sort of lunatic ruse to force him to marry her. Worse, James hates the parade of females she sends his way because nutcase or not his true love is the matchmaking angel that he found mysteriously in his arms.

ALMOST AN ANGEL is a refreshingly unique "time travel" (loosely speaking) reincarnation romance that fans who delight in something rather different will want to read. Carolly is an interesting protagonist, a characterization of Handel's spring, as she has not yet learned why she has been reincarnated several times. James is a great counterpoint struggling to remain a brooding individual, but failing due to the optimism of the woman he cherishes. Katherine Greyle furbishes a unique take that paranormal romance readers will devour.

Harriet Klausner