Michael

Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld #24

by Silvana G. Sánchez, Gina Kincade (Foreword)

A Goody Bad Witch with a high debt to pay.

Thirteen years ago, I was a teenager. Not a simple teen, but a witch. I was young and stupid. I made a deal with the devil, thinking I’d outsmart him. Turns out, he fooled me, and now I have until New Year’s to find my True Love or I’ll be toast. Literally. I’ll roast in hell.
I have no choice but to trust a demonic quartz stone to guide me into the arms of love. But when it leads me to the DeLux Café, a speed dating joint for the supernatural, I start questioning my belief in magic.

A Righteous Archangel who’s lost faith in humanity.

I am Michael, archangel warrior. I took a break from heaven and work in my hospital in LA, saving the souls who fit the bill, and sending to hell the ones who don’t. Simple, right?
Wrong.
Everything goes to hell the minute I lay eyes on her. The most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. Effortlessly, she makes my mortal heart beat again.
The only problem is, she’s an evil witch, and she’s bound to a demon.

Michael is book twenty-four in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world, featuring a brooding angel on hiatus, an irresistible cursed witch, and more.

320 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 18, 2023

About the author

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Silvana G. Sánchez weaves tales of forbidden love and redemption. Her pen blurs the lines between good and evil, writing compelling heroes and irresistible villains with a heart of gold.
She lives her own happily ever after with her dashing prince, Eric, and darling son, David, in their home in the mystical city of Guadalajara, Mexico.
Don’t be afraid to drop her a line. She doesn't bite. Not always, anyway.

Reviews

[Lori Hammons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed Amanda and Michael's story. The emotions are all over the board, with danger and suspense.

[Jenn H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read for this series! Micheal and his siblings work together in a hospital. Amanda is a young witch who made a dumb decision while young and a demon is waiting to bring her cursed soul to hell. She has til the year’s end to find her soulmate and the demon gives her a necklace to help her. While at speed dating, the necklace glows showing Amanda her true mate but there is a complication. While trying to track down her mate she runs into Michael’s brothers and agrees to help remove a pest in their hospital. Sparks continue to fly every time Amanda and Michael are near one another but her demon is still trying to keep her for himself. Will Amanda find her true love and break the curse and finally be happy or will she be destined to go to hell with the demon who wants to claim her….

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[Bookworm Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Archangel Michael along with his two brothers Raphael and Uriel work in a hospital. He has buried himself in wars and now as trauma surgeon since his love walked out on him in 1910.
Amanda is a witch and makes a living reading tarot cards helping people find their 'right one'. She has been conned into signing a contract with a demon, Richard that will see her spending eternity in hell with him if she doesn't find her true love before new year. For some unknown reason Richard gives her a stone necklace and he says that it will light up if she finds her true love.
After stomping away from the annoying Richard, Amanda ends up at the DeLux Cafe at a speed dating event. Coincidentally so does Michael but he is after another demon, Jack to drag him to the hospital where his current girlfriend is delivering their first baby. Amanda is at the table with Jack as Michael approaches. As the 2 men leave she realises the necklace has lit up. She immediately thinks it's Jack and so the chaos starts.
There is also a problem at the hospital with 'mice'.
Another winner for me in this series. Chaos, mistaken identities, an obnoxious demon, mice, adventure, love, passion and an HEA. What more could you want?
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[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, it was definitely action packed. Michael is not looking for love, but behind his back others are setting things in motion for him to find it. I truly enjoyed that Amanda nor Michael realized they were fated and the path they took to get what they wanted. As much as I loved the main characters, I truly enjoyed Kodi and how Amanda tamed the cute demon kitty. I enjoyed the meddling of Richard, he didn’t want her to find love, but the scenes with him were entertaining. There are a lot of cute moments in this romance. I definitely enjoyed the interactions Michael had with his family and the end is so cute. I highly recommend you meet these characters, they will draw you in for this enjoyable quick read. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ramona · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very wonderful story that's about archangel warrior/trauma surgeon Michael and witch Amanda who made a deal with a demon, Richard. Amanda has until New Year’s to find her true love. Richard shows up at her shop and gives her a magical stone necklace where they get to arguing, fuming Amanda walks away from her shop and is drawn to enter the DeLux Café. Wanting a drink, she signs up on the speed dating event where Amanda meets Michael who is looking for Jack. Now she has to discover who the necklace glowed for, Jack or Michael? What occurs is an engaging romantic story with likable characters in this enjoyable story. This story introduced me to this author, and I found this story, well written and a great accompaniment to this series I'm loving reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Manuela Molteni · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are familiar with Speed dating with the Denizens of the Underworld, you will find Michael to be a bit different from the other books in the series. Michael, THE Michael, Archangel supreme, and his brothers (Rafael, Uriel, Gabrielle etc) are living on earth and own a hospital, to save as many human beings as possible, while trying to keep evil under control. All is well, all is normal until Michael meets Amanda, a witch, touched by a demon, at the DeLux Café, and it’s the beginning of the end, so to say. The story is funny, action-packed, easy-to-read (I read it in one sitting), and a bit less hot than the rest of the books in the series, but very well written, nonetheless. This was my introduction to Silvana Sánchez’s books, and I really liked it. On with the next book, as usual! 100% recommended.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amanda has made bad decisions in the past and is trying to make things better or more manageable. Michael is a workaholic and his brother sends him on a vacation. Somehow they both end up at DeLux Cafe, Amanda is doing the speed dating and Michael is looking for someone. Jack is doing speed dating thing and Michael is retrieving Jack. First meeting between Michael and Amanda doesn't go so great but things do work out in the end. There is a lot of time between where good times are had, a scary moment, catching a demon pet and a bit more drama but a really great and happy ending is had! Looking forward to the next speed dating event!
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[Fay J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael might be an angel but he is one of the absolute sweetest guys. He works as doctor while still trying to look after everyone as well. Just a routine "find the baby daddy" job puts him right in the path of Amanda. He cannot seem to forget her but she is absolutely wrong for him and she is insistent on locating someone she should very much stay away from. He finds that he wants to protect her, even from herself. Amanda has lived with what was just a silly mistake in her youth that turned into a full on curse. She still tries to do good but the hold the demon has over her is hard to fight. She considering giving up altogether when it seems that her salvation might finally be at hand! WIll she get her fated true love?

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Over the course of time, Angels and Demons have been making bets over human fates and Amanda lost a bet to a demon. If she doesn't find her one true love by New Years, she will be sent to spend her eternity in hell. She has a necklace, moonstone, that will light up when she's near her mate, but is it Michael or Jake. Michael is an archangel who doesn't believe in love, but fate had him in mind when Amanda came around. This addition to the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld series is slightly underwhelming. The pace is slow and drawn out, with too many things thrown into the plot at once. The writing itself is good and the characters are definitely well-defined. I can recommend it!

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael is the greatest archangel of them all. Amanda is a witch who was tricked into selling her soul to a demon when she was young. If Amanda doesn’t find true love by New Years she will be sent to hell for all eternity. Michael needs Amanda to help with a demon cat problem at the hospital where he works and she needs him to help her find her true love. With Michael and Amanda helping each other will they ever see theirs is a true love. I loved Michael and Amanda’s story. It is not as steamy as some of the other Denizens but it is a non stop could not put down read once started. Absolutely loved it.

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[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great story. Amanda is a witch and makes a deal, really a bad decision, when she was young and has a demon tied to her. Michael is an archangel saving souls that are worthy and sending the others to hell. They both end p at DeLux Cafe, a speed dating service that helps the supernatural find love. Michael ends up attracted to Amanda but finds that she's a witch bound to a demon. Their story is great with suspense, demons, drama, romance and full of action. Couldn't put the book down. Loved it.

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[Katy Lohman · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, it seems I get speed-reading as well as watching the Archangel warrior Michael fall in love. I was only going to read a little...and found myself halfway done. An hour later, I am done.

Amanda, as a teen, foolishly made a deal with a devil...one who moved into her life and won't stop menacing her while acting seductive. When he gives her a necklace with a stone designed to find Amanda's true love, he has no idea that she'll be led to not just an angel, but the archangel of archangels.

I especially liked the interaction of the four siblings, and hope someone writes a Speed-Dating story for Gabrielle.

[Tyrene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Speed dating with the Denizens series is awesome!! This book can be read as a standalone. But your going to love each and every one of them. Amanda was tricked and made a deal with a demon years ago. Times almost up to collect unless she can find her true love. Can she find him in time. This is an amazing story. This is the first book I've read by Silvana G. Sánchez. I really enjoyed this story. I highly recommend this book and the rest of the series.

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[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amanda is a witch with a contract to a demon by mistake. If she finds her true love the contract is broke. Michael is an arch angle doctor. He's lonely but has been burned by love before. Michael meets Amanda at the speed dating and feels an instant connection. In denial both Amanda ans Michael's paths keep crossing and soon they find their true loves. Michael is protective of Amanda and goes out of his way to help her. Amanda is a with with a good heart and a demon problem. I liked this book.

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[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of this entire series and have been introduced to some new authors. This author is one who is new to me. I loved the story, the writing and of course, Michael and Amanda. I feel like they connected so well with one and the author was very good at showing that. Once I started reading it was very hard to put down and I love books that grab my interest like that. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a really good book to read!.

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[Natasha Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, this was fantastic. Completely absorbing from start to finish. Witch, Amanda made a deal with the devil and will now spend an eternity in hell if she doesn’t find her mate by New Year’s Eve. Archangel Michael is trying to find a demon whose girlfriend is having a baby. Both end up at the DeLux Cafe and now Amanda doesn’t know if her mate is the demon or Michael. Hot, steamy adventure with amazing chemistry, a little danger, true love and a beautiful HEA.

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[Cynthia Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 24 the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld starring Michael and Amanda. Well this page turner will have you reading faster to find out what happens next. This is a great action adventure for the Archangel and witch. I loved reading this story. These two are truly soulmates and their character is one that will leave you laughing.

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[Debbie Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I like how Gabrielle in helping Amanda to get free of the demon who holds her soul since she was a teen also gets Michael his true love. Michael is all work until he meets Amanda and it is Gabrielle who helps him realize his feelings. Michael sayin he loves Amanda is what breaks her chains and she loves him too. I really liked Kodi.

[Sissy Satterfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story has a witch that is living with a deal, that she was tricked into, with the Devil, no less. Michael has lost his way and finds a connection with Amanda, Speed Dating. I loved this story as I do, all that I have read from this Author. This is fantastic and original, with a HEA, and I Loved It!!! No Spoilers!.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 24 in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld series, this series just gets more interesting with each new story. This is Michael and Amanda's story with suspense, drama, villains and romance. I enjoyed reading. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debbie Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is awesome! This time we meet Amanda, a witch who made a bad decision in her youth that has tied her to a demon and it’s now coming back to haunt her. Michael is an archangel who’s always helping those in need. They meet at the DeLux cafe and neither Michael nor Amanda firstly realise they are fated mates. Theirs is a wonderful story filled with suspense, drama, demons, romance and so much more and is a great addition to this series!

[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun addition to the series and is Michael and Amanda's story.

Amanda is a witch how made a deal with the wrong demon, not with her time running out she needs to find "the one". Michael is overworked and need a break. He finds himself at the cafe where he meets Amanda who also was there for the event.

This story is a perfect mix of drama and suspense that keeps you turning the pages.

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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amanda is a witch who finds her match Michael an archangel at speed dating. I enjoyed the storyline, all the interesting characters, and the ending was the cherry on top. This was my first book by this author but after reading Michael I will be reading more of her books in the future. Michael is book twenty-four and a great addition to the multi-author Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Nan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael is an archangel living on Earth as an emergency room doctor. He meets Amanda at the Speed Dating event and is rude to her, while at the same time he can’t stop thinking about her. Amanda is a witch trying to get out of a deal a demon tricked her into. The speed dating series is awesome and Michael and Amanda make another great installment.

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[Deb Le · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series manages to never get old despite this being the 24th volume. I loved Michael's story, I wasn't expecting to like him, he generally tends to be portrayed as arrogant and lacking in humanity - same here to begin with, but then the nuances appear and he becomes endearing. Great story, angels and demons get the job done.

[Killeena Savola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael is a man/angel who has his own inner demons and is the way he is for a reason. Amanda is doomed as she made a mistake. Trying to find true love just to survive is daunting for Amanda. These two will go through their own feelings to see what is going on within them.

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[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series and this was a great addition to it! You can read this as a standalone but I’ve enjoyed all the books immensely! Michael and Amanda are fantastic characters and their story is action packed that keeps you captivated! Very enjoyable and I highly recommend!.

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[StormEnchantra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love It
Forced Proximity and not a great start in this wonderful enemies to lovers. Amanda and Michael don't immediately hit it off. There's plenty of suspense if they'll figure things out in time. Was Gabrielle involved? What will the family think? Fall in love with Michael and his hot brothers today!.

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[Glenda Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make Room for Kodi

Michael and Amanda tussle with unfamiliar feelings while Amanda searches for her One True Love to save her soul. But Kodi steals the show.

Author Silvana G. Sánchez sweeps you into the world of Archangel Warriors, demons, old gods, and witches and leaves you wanting more.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amanda is a witch who made a small mistake that could cost her everything. Michael is an angel warrior turned surgeon. These two are interesting. She is trying to find her one true love and he isn't looking for love after being burned in the past. Then there is Kodi, but you to read to find out about Kodi!