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The Fallen Angel Trilogy #2

Denying the Watcher

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Five years...that’s all I have left,
then the Watcher will take control.
But not before I use him to get what I want.

It seemed like a good plan at the time,
until I found her.
She's meant for me.
Now I can't leave her.
I won't go.

Sariel demands I hold up my end of our deal,
Fight the Fallen.
Win the war between Heaven and Hell.
But she's the one I never thought I’d find,
I can’t let Sariel take me from her.
I need to make a choice--her or my soul?

*Disclaimer: This novel is the second part of a trilogy where each book is about a different character, but the story is continuous, therefore it is not a standalone. It also contains graphic, erotic scenes.

244 pages, ebook

First published July 19, 2017

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Kim Loraine

79 books1,065 followers
USA Today bestselling author Kim Loraine was raised a Navy brat but spent most of her life growing up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. A proper Washingtonian, she's addicted to coffee, doesn't let a little rain ruin her day, and thinks the sun is a gift from God. When not chasing her three little minions around, Kim spends her time writing, reading, and binge watching Doctor Who.

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Profile Image for Ariadna Basulto.
924 reviews64 followers
July 19, 2017
Denying the Watcher is the highly anticipated, especially by yours truly, sequel to Waking the Watcher. And like it's predecessor it is absolutely phenomenal!

Set nearly five years later, we catch up with vampire Devin as he shares his body with Watcher/fallen angel, Sariel. Time is nearly up on the deal Devin has struck with Sariel when he meets small, but mighty Willow. There's an instant electric attraction and Devin soon realizes it's not just lust, but that she's THE ONE meant for him. So now he has to make a choice: keep his promise and help in the fight between Heaven and Hell or damn his soul and be with he one he loves.

DTW exquisitely keeps raising the bar that WTW set. Devin is the bad boy with a big....heart and Willow is the badass chick who finds herself reluctantly falling for Devin. The story, full of suspense, amazing banter, and hilarious exchanges is utterly engrossing and keeps you glued to the pages. The twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat and the erotic scenes will scorch kindles everywhere.

Once again, the book transcends genres, just grabs you and doesn't let go until you're madly in love with this world, its characters, and are begging for more. Five more glowing stars for Kim Loraine and Denying the Watcher.

**Advanced reader copy provided by author/publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
Profile Image for Melanie Cesa.
1,033 reviews36 followers
July 12, 2017
“Everyone dies whether you love them or not.”

After reading Waking the Watcher I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this story! And it was so worth the wait! I can’t get enough of this riveting series!

“Promises are worth little in a word full of liars and thieves.”

These characters are just incredible. I was so glad Galen is still part of the story, and what a turn this story takes for him. I enjoyed Devin’s character so much. And what a spitfire Willow is, she’s just a perfect addition. Gabriel and Devin’s banter makes me chuckle, I think Gabriel has softened to Devin. And Sariel….oh my, what he does for Reese, what he does for Devin, sigh, heart of gold. I’m so anxious to learn more about him. And oh, how I love the direction his story took!

“And when he looks at me, I see so much more than desire in his eyes. I see the man he has hidden under layers of defense and solitude. I don’t care that he’s everything I shouldn’t want. I don’t care that I’ll have to give him up in order to save his soul. All I want is to make him look at me like that for as long as I can.”

This story grips you from the start and doesn’t let go. I loved Devin & Willow’s dynamic and the twists and turns their story took. I wasn’t sure what was going to be in store for them and how this was going to work for them. And that epilogue……just fantastic!

There are SO many turns of events in this story and they are so exciting! You don’t want any spoilers and you don’t want to miss this captivating story! And the writing is just amazing! Kim Loraine sure knows how to give you an action packed, emotional, energizing story that you can’t get enough of. Such a great plot! I’m dying for book 3!!!!!
Profile Image for Britt Chaotic Creatives.
1,414 reviews94 followers
June 27, 2017
Once again Kim Loraine pulled me into her brilliant world of vampires and the fallen. From the first page I was glued to Devin's story! Devin and Willow were so perfectly matched each with a perfect mix of being tough, yet kind. Their story was so incredibly beautiful in the end. I was still on the fence about Sariel even after finishing the first book in this series, even a good bit into Denying the Watcher I still wasn't quite sure how I felt about him. Now though? I need more Sariel. I can't wait to find out more about him. I just can't wait for more, period!
Profile Image for Nina ~ Meleth Bookaddicted ~.
1,569 reviews48 followers
July 14, 2017
Oh lord, this trilogy! It’s been so long since I’ve read paranormal, although I used to love it once, but this series … it consumes me! Outstanding. Phenomenal. I have literally inhaled the book in one day – just hours after I finished the audiobook of the first story. No, I’m not ready to wait so long for the third book to become available, but neither am I ready to let those characters and the world they live in go – and the next book will be the last…

Book one already threw me for a loop (one? Haha) with all the twists and turns on paranormal and folklore with a bit of religion thrown into the mix – but this one tops it all off! I’m in awe of Kim Loraine’s imagination to have come up with a unique and unheard-of paranormal world like this one. Vampires, fallen angels, incubi and succubi – this story has it all!

I don’t really want to go into details about the whole storyline, but I will say this much: It takes place five years after the first book and is Devin’s story. Devin, the vampire who has won countless bonus points after what he sacrificed for his best friend in the previous story. But it is exactly that sacrifice that might now cost him dearly, because his time is running out quickly…

Once again Kim Loraine delivers a brilliantly complex story with vivid multidimensional characters who share amazing banter and an incredible, scorching and off-the-charts chemistry that putting the book down is nearly impossible.

I absolutely cannot wait for Sariel’s story … although I don’t want to face the fact that it will also be the last. Even if paranormal is not your usual jam, I highly recommend for you to pick up this extraordinary story!
Author 3 books91 followers
July 10, 2017
I am enamored with the realm Kim Loraine has created for us readers!
This series is truly spellbinding!!!

Denying the Watching is book 2 in this series. And let me say... you will fall in love with these sexy amazing characters all over again. I was truly addicted to this story and couldn't put it down!
I love everything about this series!!!!

Another home run by this Author! If you've read book 1 you definitely need to grab Denying the Watcher!!!

5 stars from me.
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1,538 reviews5 followers
July 20, 2017
After reading book 1 I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one!! I almost instantly fell in love with Devin and Willow....they are such a sweet couple. The chemistry between the characters is absolutely amazing and the story just draws you in without even really trying, it's that good.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this review voluntarily
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4,865 reviews179 followers
June 25, 2017
Although this book may be classified as paranormal, it is nothing but true honest romance. Devin will do anything to save Willow and he proves that numerous times throughout the story. This book is filled with true soulmates, hotter than hell chemistry and just enough angst to make the pages fly by. Another awesome read that I highly recommend.
Profile Image for Lisa Marie ~ Words We Love By.
996 reviews64 followers
July 17, 2017

At the end of Waking the Watcher, Devin took on his Watcher and was given 5 years to live it up (vampire style) before he goes into the nothing and the Watcher takes over. Unfortunately for both of them, they didn't anticipate Willow, a vampire hunter to enter the scene and make things difficult.

Ms. Loraine started this trilogy as a short story based on Catholic dogma of the fight for heaven between the angels loyal to God and the Fallen, luckily for us the original characters Galen and Reese had a lot more to say. Then, also luckily, Devin decided his story needed to be written as well. In Denying, Ms. Loraine weaves a wonderfully rich story of angels, Archangels, vampires and hunters and the fight to keep the Fallen contained. It is intriguing as Ms. Loraine reveals more of the workings of the angels and what they are capable of. The plot thickens with active appearances of Lucifer and Azazel, the threat and danger increasing.

Devin is a little more surly this time around having found out the "catch" to having a working body for five years. He is resigned to his time ending and is just biding his time. Enter Willow, a mysterious woman who knows about vampires and actively fights them despite being human. She is smart, determined and completely blindsided by her attraction to Devin. The interaction between the two is engrossing and entertaining as fighting their bond becomes a push and pull of desire.

Devin's Watcher, Sariel plays a integral part to the tumultuous relationship between Devin and Willow, both good and bad, while waiting for the final battle. Ms. Loraine took the stoic, unfeeling Watcher and gives him growing emotions as well as throwing him for a major loop. Add in small appearances by Galen and Reese that are both touching and shocking and you have an outstanding second part to this fantastic trilogy.
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191 reviews6 followers
July 17, 2017
These are always the hardest reviews to write because I hate giving spoilers so I feel like I can't do the book justice without giving away what happen in the first book but hell if I'm not going to try!!

With most trilogies the middle book is often the least liked, with readers preferring either the beginning of the story or the end. Putting an end to hating the middle child is just what Kim Loraine did! 

The beauty of The Watcher Triolgy is that each book focuses on a different character but the heart of the story, the what they are all fighting for runs the course of the books. Denying the Watcher is not at all the slow middle story that you have to drag yourself through just to get to the climax that most third books bring. 

If You thought Waking the Watcher had twist and turns, Denying the Watcher will make your head spin! It is such a roller coaster of a ride! I remember actually gasping out loud at the first little spin Kim threw in there and my husband sitting on the couch making fun of me!

Denying the Watcher is Devin's story. As Galens best friend we meet Devin early on in Waking the Watcher and by the end of the story learn that he plays a pivotal part in the story that is playing out. Denying the Watcher follows Devin as he finds love he wasn't looking for at the same time helping angels as they prepare for war. 

Willow is more than meets the eye and could just be the perfect match for Devin. She is fierce, sexy, independent and also thrusted into a world she knew only a mere percentage about! 

Kim Loraine gives us a story that holds its own and keeps you at the edge of your seat! 5 out of 5 roses!
50 reviews20 followers
July 20, 2017
5 Stars are not enough

Five years after sacrificing himself for his friend Devin is all about having as much fun ( sex ) as he possibly can before he runs out of time. He doesn't believe "the one" exists for him. She does, but there is a huge obstacle in their way. Sariel has found his true love but she is engaged to another. As with Waking The Watcher this is a story of epic love and the lengths we are willing to go for their friends and soulmates. It is a smart, witty, heart-wrenching, hot book that tugs on your heartstrings ties them in knots leaves you better than you were and looking forward to more
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201 reviews20 followers
June 30, 2017
Devin won 'friend of the century' in Waking the Watcher, but that's a different story. Nothing can satisfy his hunger, and with his deadline approaching he's accepted his fate, until her... Now Devin is trying to win something else, and he's going to use everything he's got to get it. Even if that means his body, heart, and soul are on the line.

If he doesn't win the battle everything he cares about will be gone. The threat of their HEA is getting to close to home. Like the saying goes "The path to happiness is working from the inside out."

I absolutely loved this book, the love, the hate, the fear! Such a roller coaster of emotions.
This might be a spoiler....
But omg it's hot! Who doesn't like a sexy guy in a leather jacket who's willing to love and fight for all of eternity for it. :)
Profile Image for Monica Randau.
128 reviews6 followers
June 28, 2017
Wow!!! Kim Loraine, this story is so amazing I literally had a hard time putting the book down. This book made me laugh out loud, cry and fan myself due to the hotness factor all within a span of a few minutes! Devin is such a swoon-worthy hero that you can't help but instantly fall in love with him. Willow is a strong minded heroine who doesn't let anyone stand in her way or bring her down, especially not a vampire or a fallen angel. This is by far one of the best paranormal romances that I have read in a very long time. **I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
Profile Image for Crissy.
2,819 reviews5 followers
June 25, 2017
** I received a copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. **

Denying the Watcher is a great paranormal read. This book truly has it all; vampires, angels, fallen angels, incubus, succubus and humans of course. This story focuses on Devin, Sariel and Willow. Devin and Sariel is of course sharing a body, and then Willow comes into the picture, along with Selah making an appearance. I honestly have to say that I did not read the first book in this series and yes, I might have missed some key moments in the first story, but in no way was I confused about what was happening. I know there is history from Sariel, Galen and Reese and it touches lightly on their history together but I feel like I didn't miss much because I never read the first book. I don't want to give anything away but this book does not lack action and sexual encounters. This is the first book I've read from this author and I'm not against reading future books from her.
Profile Image for Erin.
72 reviews12 followers
August 1, 2017
Take two on the epicness that is Kim. Denying the watcher is the story of Devin, vampire/ best friend of Galen, the sexy vampire from Waking the Watcher. Now Devin is a no nonsense it's all about me vampire until he meets Williow, a tough as nails woman who is out to get vengeance for her family. Could this be the one Devin is spend so many years looking? The only way to find out is pick up the book and start reading you will be glad you did
32 reviews1 follower
September 24, 2017
5 out of 5 stars for Kim Loraine! Denying the Watcher is the second book in the Watcher series by Kim Loraine. You meet Devin in the first book Waking the Watcher and you learn he has been a vampire for 200 years. To save his best friend he takes the Watcher from Galen with the hopes he can finally to have sex after 200 hundred years. Devin has his world turn upside down in a matter of one night. The battle for heaven and hell is unleashed and this book will keep you on the edge of you emotions as you read. Kim Loraine did another amazing job with the history of this story and the ability to capture your heart and fall in love with these characters.
783 reviews18 followers
July 9, 2017
I have waited for this book and Kim Loraine did not disappoint! This is a follow up to Waking the Watcher! This is actually 5 years forward, so we get to catch up with Reese and Galen but we get to meet Devin and Willow and wow! Vampires, Angels, motorcycles! Oh my ! If you read the first book you will not be disappointed , as the author has definitely raised the bar!
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495 reviews8 followers
July 18, 2017
Ok... so here's the scoop. I have read one (literally ONE) PNR since the Twilight series and then.... I read The Watcher books! So so so good! Waking the Watcher is definitely a must read before Denying the Watcher. Kim takes PNR to another level. Sexy and dark and yummy - that's what this book is! 4.5 star read for me!
1,816 reviews76 followers
July 18, 2017
What a fantastic ride! I had gotten addicted to the first book in the series and this has only gotten better! The unbelievable twists and turns has kept me on edge and I can't wait for the last book in the
Series! Great job!
Profile Image for Monica.
371 reviews20 followers
July 19, 2017
I loved this book it was so amazing kim loraine did a fabulous job. you should definetly buy it if you have read waking the watcher and if you ahven't read waking the watcher you should go read that one first melt pull yourself back together and than come read this one.
89 reviews
June 24, 2017
I received an arc for an honest review. i loved this book. like all of Kim's books i couldnt put it down. i dont want to give any spoilers but i will say that it was worth the wait. you will love devin. cant wait for sariels story.
Profile Image for Paula.
27 reviews3 followers
July 4, 2017
I was iffy about reading this book because I hadn't read Waking the Watcher yet. I literally have tons of books on my bookshelf that I've had for 10+ years that I have refused to read because they are part of a series, and I just KNOW that if I read them, I'll be hooked and I won't have the whole series to finish.
I'm so happy that I read this book though. It was so awesome, and so... HOT. I'm definitely going to have to find Waking the Watcher and the 3rd book in the series, because you guessed it... I'm hooked! I'm really looking forward to reading more books from this author!
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10.8k reviews28 followers
July 26, 2017
Denying The Watcher is the second book in The Watcher Series. I loved the first book, Waking The Watcher and this book exceeded my expectations. Devin, Galen's best friend from book 1, meets Willow a strong independent woman and falls in love. Devin never thought he would meet the one until he met Willow. They have great chemistry and are perfect for each other. This is a well written series with amazing characters and I can't wait to read the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Profile Image for Danielle Robbins.
2,964 reviews12 followers
July 27, 2017
Denying The Watcher is the second book in the series. I loved the first book but this one is definitely my favorite! Devin is sexy and possessive, Willow is strong, feisty and sassy! I loved them! They have amazing chemistry and are just perfect for each other. I love that these books aren't your typical paranormal/vampire reads! Can't wait for the next book!!
Profile Image for Veronica Bellaorev Books.
519 reviews79 followers
July 19, 2017
Denying the Watcher

by Kim Loraine

This is book #2 of Kim's Series so I recommend you read Waking the Watcher before diving into DtW.

In this books we get to know more about Devin's life as a Vampire and what his new endeavors brought him after WtW. This paranormal erotica is full of Fire Hot Vampires, Gorgeous Angels, Yummy Fallen Angels,Sexy Womanand lots and lots of steamy sex. A great combination to have you drinking cool margaritas and putting the air conditioner in high.

Let me give you a comparison so you know what your getting yourself into. It's like Supernatural have a child with True Blood on steroids. Ajajaajaja I have read a few paranormal erotica before but Kim's book has a great story behind all the characters that suck you in and let you wanting more. You'll get soul mate love, hot burning passion, inccubus, succubus and end of day battles. There will be bloody fights in bed and out. Now lets drive ourself crazy waiting for book 3 lol.

***ARC gifted in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Leila.
41 reviews
July 9, 2017
I received an advanced copy in exchange of an honest review.
Reading the book was like being on a roller coaster ride of various emotions for me.
Definitely a page turner, you'll have a hard time putting it down once you started reading. Some scenes will have you on bated breath and would spur you on to read faster to find out what happened next.
Kudos to Ms. Kim Loraine for another well written book. I'm excited for the next book in the series!
Profile Image for Erin OBrien.
1,236 reviews5 followers
July 21, 2017
Ok. So, if you've read Waking the Watcher, you know that things aren't always as bad as it seems...
As Denying the Watcher progressed, I had a really hard time figuring out how this was all going to turn around. Kudos to Kim Loraine for constantly keeping me guessing! Most times I wasn't sure whether to scream my frustration or cry angry tears.
I can't wait for more!! I'm rooting for Sariel. 5 stars for Denying the Watcher.
Profile Image for Suzanne Giorgione.
522 reviews19 followers
July 19, 2017
Set 5 years after Waking the Watcher ended, we are back with these fantastic characters Kim Loraine has created for us! Another awesome book I couldn't put down. Completely and utterly superb!!! This book is totally erotic and you will need a fan, cold shower, or maybe even an ice bath to cool off from the heat, but you'll be begging for more!! The mind-blowing twist of Heaven vs Hell is taken up another notch here. Don't miss out on this read!!!
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9,119 reviews49 followers
July 19, 2017
This is the second book in the series and I do recommend you read them in order. This read takes place 5 years later and the deal Devin struck with Sariel is nearly up. He meets Willow and the chemistry they share is off the charts hot and so much more. Will he be able to leave now that he has found the woman he loves? Great paranormal read, I was hooked from beginning to end. Looking forward to more.
Profile Image for Jennifer Lashbrook.
166 reviews
July 20, 2017
Another wonderful book written by Kim!! Denying the Watcher is the second book in the pnr series. I fell in love with the characters in the first, Waking the Watcher. This book focused on Devin. Devin was funny and great and Willow was a strong independent woman. Loved this book, can't wait for the next!!
4 reviews
July 21, 2017
I loved this book! Paranormal romance isn't even my favorite genre, but I'm hooked on the Watcher series! I can't wait for book three to come out!
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