When demon hunters threaten London, even ladies must answer the call…
Lord Gabriel Thurston returns home from war to find his fiancée much changed. She’s grown from a sweet girl into a mysterious woman who guards her dark secrets well. When he sees her sneaking away from a ball, he’s convinced it’s for a lover’s rendezvous. Following her to London’s slums, Gabriel watches in horror as his fiancée ruthlessly slays a man.
Lady Belinda Clayton’s only concern was her dress for the next ball—until demons nearly killed her, and a group of Demon Hunters saved her life. Now, a lady by day, and a demon hunter by night, she knows where her duty lies. Ending her betrothal is the best way to protect Gabriel from death at a demon’s hands.
Gabriel soon realizes, like him, Belinda has been fighting for her country. He joins in the fight, determined to show her that their love can endure—even at the gates of Hell.
ASIN: B08ZJJTSD2
Publisher: A.S. Fenichel; 2nd edition (April 13, 2021)
Publication Date: April 13, 2021
Print Length: 321 pages
My Review:
Ascension is the first of four books in The Demon Hunters series. Set in a time where women were raised to be prim and proper, Ascension discards those expected behaviors and empowers women. Social norms are tested, boundaries stretched, and in some cases, completely discarded.
Lord Gabriel Thurston is back from war but he doesn't come home to the same girl he left. She's now a woman who's clearly harboring secrets. He assumes the worst - that she's meeting a lover - until he realizes that's not the worst thing. Witnessing her involved in a cold, hard, murder leaves Gabriel stunned, horrified, and shocked.
Lady Belinda Clayton loves Gabriel with all of her heart but in order to protect him, she tries to shun him. See, she was kidnapped by demons and nearly killed before being rescued by demon hunters. She joined forces with her saviors and is now a demon hunter herself.
Belinda is a strong character. She willing puts herself in danger every night for the good of her country. She maintains her lady-like stature during the day and goes full bore demon hunter at night. She is assertive without being nasty and doesn't hesitate when demons stroll her way. Gabriel might be her betrothed but she will not marry him if he doesn't support her extracurricular activities.
Gabriel is likewise a strong character. He knows Belinda has secrets and instead of asking around town and possibly tarnishing her reputation, he seeks to find the knowledge himself. He may come off a bit stalkerish but he clearly cares about Belinda and wants to know what secrets she harbors. He takes it upon himself to join her fight.
I was swept away by the story told in Ascension. The characters were well-crafted, multidimensional, and written with feeling. The world building was spectacular and I felt like I was in the story with Belinda and Gabriel. Ascension is a fresh take on paranormal historical romance and I enjoyed every second. Please be aware of the steamy romance scenes sure to make you blush. There are plenty but never written raunchy or like a low-budget porn. I'm excited to see what goes on in the next book.
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Meet the Author:
A.S. Fenichel gave up a successful IT career in New York City to follow her husband to Texas and pursue her lifelong dream of being a professional writer. She’s never looked back.
A.S. adores writing stories filled with love, passion, desire, magic, and maybe a little mayhem tossed in for good measure. Books have always been her perfect escape and she still relishes diving into one and staying up all night to finish a good story.
Originally from New York, she grew up in New Jersey, and now lives in Missouri with her real-life hero, her wonderful husband. When not reading or writing she enjoys cooking, travel, history, and puttering in her garden. On the side, she is a master cat wrangler and her two fur babies keep her very busy.
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