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Angels of Sojourn #2.5
Flame & Fortune
Lena is in hell… …literally, working for the devil. She’s been there for over twenty years and isn’t good at her job. In fact, she was never good at much in the human world, either. When an opportunity to do a deed for the Unfortunate arises, giving her a chance to return to Earth and earn an Eternal Flame to make her existence tolerable, she takes it—never expecting to find love. Kieran is on a fast track to CEO status with a weakness for red-headed women. When he’s accused of corporate embezzlement, and all his dreams fall out of reach, Lena stumbles into his life. Despite everything, he can’t help but chase her. Little does he know that Lena’s on a mission straight from the Devil himself that’s directly tied to the crimes Kieran’s accused of. Are they working together to clear Kieran’s name…or is Lena there for a different purpose? You won’t want to miss this romantic mystery, because everyone deserves a second chance. Grab this story now! Books in the Main Blood & Holy Water, Angels of Sojourn, Book 1 Fur & Feathers, Angels of Sojourn, Book 2 Souls & Shadows, Angels of Sojourn, Book 3 (All three of these novels can be found in the Angels of Sojourn Boxed Set.) Stand-Alone Fangs & Fairy Dust Broken & Burnt Flame & Fortune One Possible Future (Free to Newsletter Subscribers) Bitten (Free to Newsletter Subscribers) (Many of these stories can be found in the Angels of Sojourn Novella Boxed Set.) Each Angels of Sojourn story features a different couple and can be enjoyed with the series or as a standalone.
126 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 18, 2019
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Joynell Schultz
69 books485 followersJoynell Schultz spends her days working in a “reliable profession” as a veterinary pharmacist, which pays the bills, but isn’t nearly as exciting as creating alternative worlds writing speculative fiction. While shivering through the long northern Wisconsin winters with her husband, two children, and numerous pets, she enjoys reading, writing, and planning her next vacation.
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February 19, 2019
Flame & Fortune (Angels of Sojourn) By: Joynell SchultzOne-Click "Flame & Fortune;" It's An Excellent Read! Remember Joynell, Her Work Shouldn't Be Missed!
WoW! If you haven't Read anything from this Amazingly Talented Author, then you Really NEED to give Joynell Schultz a Chance. I Grow More & MORE impressed with Her Work, as I Read each consecutive Book, & TRUST Me when I say, THAT Doesn't happen often!
If ONLY you knew...
H€LL wasn't HOT, but Rather a Frozen Place makin' you Ache!
If ONLY you knew...
That After YEARS livin' in that Bitter, Biting Wasteland...
You'd DO, Say, Promise, or Beg whatever YOU had to for a bit O' H€@T!
If ONLY you knew...
That the Unfortunate's Task Asked of YOU... Would be Somethin' you'd SO Willingly Agree To,
ANYTHING.... For Just for a Chance at some Flame?!
If ONLY you knew...
That You'd be the Temptation Incarnate for Someone Sooo Nice...
Or that it'd make you feel like a LowDown, Sneaky, UnderHanded Varmint to WORK with Unfortunate!
Ahhh... But of Course, that's the Future Me lookin' Back, & this Right Now~ Well, it's ALL about "Flame & Fortune" AND the Choices we Make!
I rarely give Coveted 5 STAR ratings; they're saved for Books/Items that Outshine, Outclass, & Outperform their competition... They've gotta give me something MORE! Joynell Schultz's won that Distinction for "Flame & Fortune!" Kudos Ms. Schultz for your Stellar work!!!!
I was granted an ARC of Joynell Schultz's "Flame & Fortune (Angels of Sojourn)" via Booksprout; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
February 15, 2019
Flame & Fortune - Another good addition to the Angels of Sojourn Series. Different from the other books in this series, this one is about embezzlement and second chances. She's sent to earth to distract a human without knowing why. The story is fast paced, with good characters and dialog, and good storylines. There is emotion ranging from grief to happiness.
I've read this series out of order and never felt lost or had spoilers ruining the other books. I contacted the author to review her books. 4*
Angels of Sojourn Series:
Burnt & Broken - I had to read all the Angels of Sojourn books that I had. Ms. Schultz just has a way about her: her writing style; her realistic characters; her understated sexual tension between characters; and her infrequent use of vulgar language. This is a well written story complete with a well though out plot and believable dialog that moves at a fast pace. I appreciate that while the angels once were human, they don't behave as humans; sex, vulgar language and all the other stupidity. Her angels behave as angels, even the "tainted" or fallen angels are good, they're just in a gray area. Their mistakes were actually to help someone in need or pain. There is plenty of suspense and intrigue in this short story. 5*
Blood & Holy Water: Angels of Sojourn, Book One - I couldn't put this book down without a fight. Another well written, well thought out story concerning an unusual vampire (I like what was done with this character) and a wingless angel. Enemies with the same goal, but different results gained, work together to solve the deaths of potential angels and murdered vampires, and the ties between the two groups. The characters are realistic and both have morals and ethics. The angel goes a little gray, but there's so much involved in her decisions in trying to help the humans and potential angels. There's intrigue and suspense, and the book moves at a fast pace. There's sexual tension, but no sex - thank goodness this author treats angels as angels not sex starved humans without morals - and very infrequent vulgar language. 5*
Fangs & Fairy Dust - I enjoy Ms. Schultz's stories, which I discovered in Hexes and Ohs, and was happy to find this collection. This is a well written and believable novella introducing the Angels of Sojourn Series, of which Blood & Holy Water is the first book. The main characters, a male vampire and a female human and her mother, are interesting and believable, along with action and dialog. It is fast paced and contains vivid descriptions making everything easy to visualize. Fortunately, it is not a cliffhanger. 4*
Angels of Sojourn Series end.
I've read this series out of order and never felt lost or had spoilers ruining the other books. I contacted the author to review her books. 4*
Angels of Sojourn Series:
Burnt & Broken - I had to read all the Angels of Sojourn books that I had. Ms. Schultz just has a way about her: her writing style; her realistic characters; her understated sexual tension between characters; and her infrequent use of vulgar language. This is a well written story complete with a well though out plot and believable dialog that moves at a fast pace. I appreciate that while the angels once were human, they don't behave as humans; sex, vulgar language and all the other stupidity. Her angels behave as angels, even the "tainted" or fallen angels are good, they're just in a gray area. Their mistakes were actually to help someone in need or pain. There is plenty of suspense and intrigue in this short story. 5*
Blood & Holy Water: Angels of Sojourn, Book One - I couldn't put this book down without a fight. Another well written, well thought out story concerning an unusual vampire (I like what was done with this character) and a wingless angel. Enemies with the same goal, but different results gained, work together to solve the deaths of potential angels and murdered vampires, and the ties between the two groups. The characters are realistic and both have morals and ethics. The angel goes a little gray, but there's so much involved in her decisions in trying to help the humans and potential angels. There's intrigue and suspense, and the book moves at a fast pace. There's sexual tension, but no sex - thank goodness this author treats angels as angels not sex starved humans without morals - and very infrequent vulgar language. 5*
Fangs & Fairy Dust - I enjoy Ms. Schultz's stories, which I discovered in Hexes and Ohs, and was happy to find this collection. This is a well written and believable novella introducing the Angels of Sojourn Series, of which Blood & Holy Water is the first book. The main characters, a male vampire and a female human and her mother, are interesting and believable, along with action and dialog. It is fast paced and contains vivid descriptions making everything easy to visualize. Fortunately, it is not a cliffhanger. 4*
Angels of Sojourn Series end.
April 18, 2019
Flame and Fortune is book 2.5 of the Angels of Sojourn series, and the 7th written so far (two novels, and 5 novellas including this one) with only one more novel to go according to the author. I have read all of the released novels to this point and have enjoyed every one of them. I was looking forward to this one in particular when Mrs. Schultz announced it because it involves not a fallen angel or angel of Sojourn, but an angel of the Underworld.
To begin, this was just as well written and emotionally engaging as the previous books. I enjoyed the read thoroughly and do feel it was a great addition as it helped build the world. The blurb at the end of the book says we'll get mention of Lena and Kieran (our leads in this book) in the next novel and I am definitely looking forward to seeing this worked into the main story line. My rating for this book would only be 4.5 stars if they gave out halfs. It's too good to be 4, so I rated a 5. I don't want to give too much away, but I was disappointed in the lack of disclosure of Lena's angel nature in the book. To be fair, it's strongly hinted that she will share this, but never shown (maybe I'll be appeased next book, here's hoping).
So, Lena is an angel in the Underworld (she's mentioned briefly at the end of Fur and Feather's by Aron, the angel of Death) doing her penance for the deeds she committed in life that kept her from going to Sojourn instead. After 23 years of service, the Unfortunate (ruler of the Underworld-dude has crimson wings, how cool is that?!) gives her a task that will send her to Earth. He sends her to Kieran and right into the middle of a conspiracy involving money laundering and a children's charity. This story is about how the two of them work through that and of course, come to know one another.
I really enjoyed that Mrs. Schultz makes all of her angels so very human. They are all flawed and that makes them so very lovable. Lena of course has the most checkered past, but she is also the most determined to make amends so I have to side with Kieran and admit I liked her more for her strength in moving forward and not giving up. Kieran was just an all around great guy. I really liked that he was the one Lena was sent to.
All in all, it was a very sweet, short read that added yet more depth to the world. I look forward to the last novel!
To begin, this was just as well written and emotionally engaging as the previous books. I enjoyed the read thoroughly and do feel it was a great addition as it helped build the world. The blurb at the end of the book says we'll get mention of Lena and Kieran (our leads in this book) in the next novel and I am definitely looking forward to seeing this worked into the main story line. My rating for this book would only be 4.5 stars if they gave out halfs. It's too good to be 4, so I rated a 5. I don't want to give too much away, but I was disappointed in the lack of disclosure of Lena's angel nature in the book. To be fair, it's strongly hinted that she will share this, but never shown (maybe I'll be appeased next book, here's hoping).
So, Lena is an angel in the Underworld (she's mentioned briefly at the end of Fur and Feather's by Aron, the angel of Death) doing her penance for the deeds she committed in life that kept her from going to Sojourn instead. After 23 years of service, the Unfortunate (ruler of the Underworld-dude has crimson wings, how cool is that?!) gives her a task that will send her to Earth. He sends her to Kieran and right into the middle of a conspiracy involving money laundering and a children's charity. This story is about how the two of them work through that and of course, come to know one another.
I really enjoyed that Mrs. Schultz makes all of her angels so very human. They are all flawed and that makes them so very lovable. Lena of course has the most checkered past, but she is also the most determined to make amends so I have to side with Kieran and admit I liked her more for her strength in moving forward and not giving up. Kieran was just an all around great guy. I really liked that he was the one Lena was sent to.
All in all, it was a very sweet, short read that added yet more depth to the world. I look forward to the last novel!
February 27, 2019
This was a wonderfully written book that was very touching. There are a few more tougher points touched lightly upon in the book, such as embezzlement, grief and child abuse, but Lena and Kieran’s relationship brings hope, forgiveness and love. I very much enjoyed reading this second chance romance and I really can’t wait to read more in the Angels of Sojourn world.
Flame & Fortune is a novella spin-off from the Angels of Sojourns series.
I voluntarily received and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Final Rating: 5 Stars
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Flame & Fortune is a novella spin-off from the Angels of Sojourns series.
I voluntarily received and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Final Rating: 5 Stars
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February 17, 2019
A story of redemption and love, with a side helping of a fabulous characterisation of The Devil
I love Joynell's Angels of Sojourn series. They are imaginative, entertaining, well written and full of empathy for people often caught in bad positions, not always of their own making, but even when it is their own fault, you can't help but be brought round to their side.
The main character in Flame & Fortune, Lena, is sent to back to Earth to distract a man called Kieran . She doesn't know why she has been asked to do this but upon meeting him, she thinks she understands why she has been chosen to do this 'favour'. She struggles to do what she thinks she is meant to but really feels that she is making a mess of her task.
Kieran is a man struggling to do the right thing at work and at home, looking after his little sister but doesn't realise how lonely he is. When he meets Lena, he is immediately smitten. She lights up his life. Things go downhill from there but you'll have to read the story to find out how it ends.
This can be read as a standalone but I recommend you read all of the series because they are just so good. I hope that we see more of Lena and Kieran at some point because I feel as though there is more to tell. I also want to see more of all the characters from the series but I'm just greedy!
I love Joynell's Angels of Sojourn series. They are imaginative, entertaining, well written and full of empathy for people often caught in bad positions, not always of their own making, but even when it is their own fault, you can't help but be brought round to their side.
The main character in Flame & Fortune, Lena, is sent to back to Earth to distract a man called Kieran . She doesn't know why she has been asked to do this but upon meeting him, she thinks she understands why she has been chosen to do this 'favour'. She struggles to do what she thinks she is meant to but really feels that she is making a mess of her task.
Kieran is a man struggling to do the right thing at work and at home, looking after his little sister but doesn't realise how lonely he is. When he meets Lena, he is immediately smitten. She lights up his life. Things go downhill from there but you'll have to read the story to find out how it ends.
This can be read as a standalone but I recommend you read all of the series because they are just so good. I hope that we see more of Lena and Kieran at some point because I feel as though there is more to tell. I also want to see more of all the characters from the series but I'm just greedy!
August 10, 2024
Lena was sent to hell for her transgressions on Earth. Now, she plods along, constantly cold and tired, under the supervision of the Unfortunate. When he offers her the chance to return to Earth on a mission to earn an Eternal Flame to keep her warm, she jumps at the chance.
Kieran is dumbfounded when upper management implicates him in embezzlement. Then he bumps into Lena. She's just his type, a redhead. Little does he know that The Devil assigned Lena to keep him distracted. Soon, she understands that he is suspected of the same crime that put her where she is now.
This Romantic Fantasy is elegant. The initial clueless behavior of the female protagonist is charming. The male protagonist reacts in a similar manner, which is endearing. But, when push comes to shove, they knuckle down to solve the mystery. The end is superb.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Happily Ever After. Romantic. Tragic. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Witty. Wonderful characters.
Kieran is dumbfounded when upper management implicates him in embezzlement. Then he bumps into Lena. She's just his type, a redhead. Little does he know that The Devil assigned Lena to keep him distracted. Soon, she understands that he is suspected of the same crime that put her where she is now.
This Romantic Fantasy is elegant. The initial clueless behavior of the female protagonist is charming. The male protagonist reacts in a similar manner, which is endearing. But, when push comes to shove, they knuckle down to solve the mystery. The end is superb.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Happily Ever After. Romantic. Tragic. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Witty. Wonderful characters.
February 25, 2019
A very interesting story to follow as Lena is sent to the human realm to distract our hero Kieran who is soon over his head with evidence pointing to his guilt over embezzlement of funds from the company that he works for. With charges being pressed against him and the need to find proof of his innocence, Kieran works with his love interest Lena to collect the evidence needed. Now Lena was actually in Kieran's shoes twenty three years ago, before her servitude in hell, but in her case she was very guilty of embezzlement. She sacrifices her own chance for heaven to help clear Kieran's good name. A great story to read with my favorite happy ever after ending.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 1, 2019
Flame and Fortune is book 2.5 of the Angels of Sojourn serie.
This book is different from all the other book of this series because it involves an angel of the underworld.
The story is good. Characters are well written and consistent across all her series. I also enjoyed the interactions.
I rarely find a book so intriguing, these books sucked me in completely.
I‘m reading all of the author’s books in this series and have never been happy setting them down in the middle of a story to take a break. It’s extremely hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book is different from all the other book of this series because it involves an angel of the underworld.
The story is good. Characters are well written and consistent across all her series. I also enjoyed the interactions.
I rarely find a book so intriguing, these books sucked me in completely.
I‘m reading all of the author’s books in this series and have never been happy setting them down in the middle of a story to take a break. It’s extremely hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 18, 2019
Lena thought that she was sent on a mission to tempt Kieran, and likely cause him harm or damnation.
Instead, she made choices to try to do the best things she could do with limited choices and resources.
She fears a cold and long lasting reprisal.
Will Lena and Kieran both be suffering, or is something else in store?
read on for another exciting Angels of Sojourn story of challenges, loves, wins and losses, with unexpected possibilities and punishments ahead.
also available on Kindle Unlimited!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Instead, she made choices to try to do the best things she could do with limited choices and resources.
She fears a cold and long lasting reprisal.
Will Lena and Kieran both be suffering, or is something else in store?
read on for another exciting Angels of Sojourn story of challenges, loves, wins and losses, with unexpected possibilities and punishments ahead.
also available on Kindle Unlimited!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 18, 2019
I love the Angels of Sojourn series. Joynell Schultz has created a world with angels which are not the usual risen human do-gooders, but fallible winged beings with the free will to make mistakes as well as atone for mistakes. It only seems fair that the Devil and the netherworld should also be different from the usual depiction of those. Not only is Schultz unsatisfied with creating very unusual angels and demons, she has to write one of the sweetest paranormal romances I have been privileged to read. Next, please!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2019
I have enjoyed the previous books in this series. The author does a very good job with both plot and characters. This was not my favorite, however. A lot of stories have bad things happening to good people, but for some reason this set-up was especially dire. Happy ending, though, which is always nice.
March 24, 2019
Flame & Fortune (Angels of Sojourn) by Joynell Schultz is by General Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries. Paranormal Romance. Another good addition to the Angels of Sojourn Series. An enjoyable, well-written short read with a good, fast-paced storyline and good characters. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2019
Flame & Fortune by Joynell Schultz is a wonderful story to read. I loved reading this story a lot cause it has magic in it and I highly recommend this to everyone who loves reading stories like this.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2019
I found this to be a good read which I did enjoy. This is a good read about second chances and the choices one makes. It gives me a great feeling at the end and I love it. Just read it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2019
i was gripped throughout with this fabulous read. Right from page one till the end I was thrilled and captivated. A great storyline and not to be missed
May 12, 2019
I expected this story to go differently after reading the description. It wasn't bad, but it was so boringly clean.
Again, it wasn't bad I'd go as far as to call the story sweet, but if you are working in hell and get stuck helping out a hottie on earth I expect some "steamy" moments or you know something crazy, but that's not what happens.
I am happy our main character got to make up for mistakes and do some good. Definitely a feel good short story
Again, it wasn't bad I'd go as far as to call the story sweet, but if you are working in hell and get stuck helping out a hottie on earth I expect some "steamy" moments or you know something crazy, but that's not what happens.
I am happy our main character got to make up for mistakes and do some good. Definitely a feel good short story
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