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Realm of Flame and Shadow #2
Nemesis
Falling for her nemesis is the most dangerous thing she’s ever done…
All dhampir Rowan wants is the chance for a normal life. But she’s bound by a blood debt to work as a paranormal assassin, so that’s never going to happen. After one reckless night she wakes up next to a beautiful stranger. If the mysterious guild who raised her learns what she’s done, both their lives will be forfeit. But she soon discovers her enigmatic lover has secrets of his own, and if she ever wants to be free, she’ll have to trust the captivating immortal who is also her most merciless enemy.
Nothing is more important to the Archangel Azrael than hunting down the dhampir army of his sworn enemy. Until he meets the enchanting Rowan. He doesn’t do commitment, but one night with her changes all his ironclad plans. Until he discovers who she really is and everything he’s ever believed in is turned inside out.
She deserves to die. But as the fallout from deadly secrets close in on them, he becomes tangled up in the hunt for the truth. And if they don’t work together, neither of them might survive the night.
All dhampir Rowan wants is the chance for a normal life. But she’s bound by a blood debt to work as a paranormal assassin, so that’s never going to happen. After one reckless night she wakes up next to a beautiful stranger. If the mysterious guild who raised her learns what she’s done, both their lives will be forfeit. But she soon discovers her enigmatic lover has secrets of his own, and if she ever wants to be free, she’ll have to trust the captivating immortal who is also her most merciless enemy.
Nothing is more important to the Archangel Azrael than hunting down the dhampir army of his sworn enemy. Until he meets the enchanting Rowan. He doesn’t do commitment, but one night with her changes all his ironclad plans. Until he discovers who she really is and everything he’s ever believed in is turned inside out.
She deserves to die. But as the fallout from deadly secrets close in on them, he becomes tangled up in the hunt for the truth. And if they don’t work together, neither of them might survive the night.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2020
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About the author
Christina Phillips
82 books459 followersChristina grew up in England and spent her childhood visiting ruined castles and Roman remains and daydreaming about Medieval princesses and gallant knights. When she wasn’t lost in the past, she was searching for magical worlds in the backs of wardrobes and watching old Hammer Horrors from the safety of behind the sofa. She now lives in sunny Western Australia with her high school sweetheart and their two cats who are convinced the universe revolves around their needs. They are not wrong.
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February 20, 2020
Vampires aren't meant to fall in love with archangels. When Rowan Moreton falls for Azrael, she desperately wants to hide her secret - that she is a half breed, a dhamphir, the despicable thing he has been sent down to hunt.
Soon the hunters become the hunted and Azrael has to bring the one breed to his sanctuary, something inconceivable.
Phillips gives a glorious satisfying read.
I was sorry it ended.
Soon the hunters become the hunted and Azrael has to bring the one breed to his sanctuary, something inconceivable.
Phillips gives a glorious satisfying read.
I was sorry it ended.
February 26, 2020
Powerful, passionate and emotional enemies-to-lovers romance
I absolutely LOVED this latest instalment of the author’s Realm of Flame and Shadow series. Nemesis is an enemies-to-lovers romance telling the story of the archangel Azrael and his fateful relationship with dhampir assassin Rowan. It’s a sexy, fast-paced paranormal/urban fantasy read containing secrets, danger and betrayal plus oodles of passion and hotness! Azrael is a side character in the first book Redemption, which I also enjoyed, but this book can easily be read as a standalone.
Both Azrael and Rowan are such strong characters but each have their vulnerabilities which are well portrayed by the author. The powerful immortal Azrael is drawn to Rowan like no other woman and she, despite knowing a normal life is not her destiny, is equally enamoured. I adored that she is not afraid to go toe-to-toe with when the truth is out. Indeed, her very existence is entwined with that of Azreal’s despised vampire enemy, for whom his hatred runs long and deep.
Their battle to overcome their preconceived ideas about each other – their kind are after all mortal enemies, and the many threats to them over the course of the book made for a memorable and thrilling read. When the chips are down how will their relationship survive? Will they choose each other or defend their own kind? It’s a powerful, passionate and emotional read.
Azrael and Rowan are so perfect for each other but there are just so many obstacles to their pairing that I really despaired of their chance of a HEA. This fact, not to mention the addictive plot and well fleshed out secondary characters kept me on my toes and I didn’t want to put the book down until I found out what was in store for the couple.
The series is shaping up to showcase the author’s ability to craft memorable characters and world building, not to mention unforgettable romantic pairings! I thoroughly recommend it to fans of paranormal/urban fantasy.
A copy of this book was given to me by the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I absolutely LOVED this latest instalment of the author’s Realm of Flame and Shadow series. Nemesis is an enemies-to-lovers romance telling the story of the archangel Azrael and his fateful relationship with dhampir assassin Rowan. It’s a sexy, fast-paced paranormal/urban fantasy read containing secrets, danger and betrayal plus oodles of passion and hotness! Azrael is a side character in the first book Redemption, which I also enjoyed, but this book can easily be read as a standalone.
Both Azrael and Rowan are such strong characters but each have their vulnerabilities which are well portrayed by the author. The powerful immortal Azrael is drawn to Rowan like no other woman and she, despite knowing a normal life is not her destiny, is equally enamoured. I adored that she is not afraid to go toe-to-toe with when the truth is out. Indeed, her very existence is entwined with that of Azreal’s despised vampire enemy, for whom his hatred runs long and deep.
Their battle to overcome their preconceived ideas about each other – their kind are after all mortal enemies, and the many threats to them over the course of the book made for a memorable and thrilling read. When the chips are down how will their relationship survive? Will they choose each other or defend their own kind? It’s a powerful, passionate and emotional read.
Azrael and Rowan are so perfect for each other but there are just so many obstacles to their pairing that I really despaired of their chance of a HEA. This fact, not to mention the addictive plot and well fleshed out secondary characters kept me on my toes and I didn’t want to put the book down until I found out what was in store for the couple.
The series is shaping up to showcase the author’s ability to craft memorable characters and world building, not to mention unforgettable romantic pairings! I thoroughly recommend it to fans of paranormal/urban fantasy.
A copy of this book was given to me by the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 5, 2020
Hi I was so.very lucky and honoured to have been asked to be a proof reader for this book 😊 and oh wow what can I say, well I've read it twice and bought the book even though I already had a copy it's the best way to support a great author !!💓
Well I loved this story it was gripping brilliantly written a sign of a good writer is if they can or can't bring me to a puddle of tears while I'm reading😥😥 and yes I cried like a baby 😂😂 lol This is a great story and like the first book it's different from anything I've read before vampires sexy angels oh it's a fun book to read I really want to know what the next part of their story is going to be, this was a total rollercoaster of a story to read that drew me in from the beginning ,if you like fantasy books with life of adventure in them this is a fantastic series of you having already you must read redemption before reading this one !!
Yet another brilliant book from the imagination of a very talented author😀💓
Well I loved this story it was gripping brilliantly written a sign of a good writer is if they can or can't bring me to a puddle of tears while I'm reading😥😥 and yes I cried like a baby 😂😂 lol This is a great story and like the first book it's different from anything I've read before vampires sexy angels oh it's a fun book to read I really want to know what the next part of their story is going to be, this was a total rollercoaster of a story to read that drew me in from the beginning ,if you like fantasy books with life of adventure in them this is a fantastic series of you having already you must read redemption before reading this one !!
Yet another brilliant book from the imagination of a very talented author😀💓
June 25, 2021
Who doesn't love a Christina Phillips book - and this cover!!! OMG - it's awesome! Two powerful enemies become lovers and are forced to choose sides. Such great chemistry YUM! Recommend this book and the first in the series. I'm about to read book 3 and can't wait :)
June 17, 2022
I couldn't get enough of this book. I couldn't wait to get back to reading it. There is everything a good book needs, secrets danger, betrayal, passion and emotions. It was an awesome book to read.
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 21, 2020
Another fantastic book by Christina Phillips! Archangels, vampires and dhamphirs all collide in this steamy story full of action, heartbreak and romance. Loved it!
February 21, 2020
Another fantastic read from Christina Phillips. Fantastic world-building and awesome characters.
February 27, 2020
Wow! Azrael and Rowan are funny and they are perfectly matched!
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