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Angel's Wolf by Nalini Singh

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Somehow I am interested enough in these that I keep reading them when I am in the mood for some light fluffy but I never really love any of them. I like her other series much better than this series but I probably will keep going with this one just cause.

wargod's review

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.5

divapitbull's review

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3.0

Angel’s Wolf is a little interlude that takes place some time after Book 2 Angel’s Kiss. The vampire Noel - a trusted member of Raphael’s team - who was ambused, horrifically tortured and left for undead in AK has been given a “promotion”. Noel has been assigned to Raphael’s Louisiana territory and to the court of the angel Nimra – she of the iron will and capacity for cruelty untampered by mercy.

Noel of course thinks he’s being put out to pasture. He has recovered physically from his trauma but is not the same vampire at all. He has the vampire equivalent of PTSD and the nightmares and intimacy issues to prove it. But Noel is also more resilient than he gives himself credit for and he certainly bristles when he thinks Nimra plans to use him for a brainless boy toy. However Nimra breaks it down for him, and explains that while everyone in her court thinks Noel was sent to her because he’s broken and she needs a new toy; in reality Raphael sent Noel because a delicate situation has developed and Nimra is in need of someone who’s loyalty is beyond question. Noel protests that “I’m afraid I’ll never be able to pull off being a poodle” and Nimra reassures him that “Very well then. You may be a wolf on a long leash”.

Nimra despite being a formidable angel with a nasty (although not *entirely* earned) reputation; carries her own sadness and pain. Angel’s Wolf is a short, little story of hurt and comfort and healing as Noel and Nimra confront their fears and take a chance on each other. Noel understands that to be in a relationship with a powerful ruling angel, he must be seen as strong but never usurping or over-stepping. Does the former broken vampire have what it takes to become an angel’s consort?

katelin00's review against another edition

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4.0

Originally posted on A Bookworm's Confessions

I read this in the Angel's Flight compilation.

4 stars

This story is about the vampire Noel and the angel Nimra. This is after Noel has recovered from his beating in Archangel's Kiss. I found this novella interesting. We didn't really know what happened to Noel other than the fact that he would survive. I liked that we got to see another angel and I think she's actually a really cool angel. Her power is crazy and I can see why she is powerful enough to keep her territory against Nazarach.

Noel is brought in because some tried to kill Nimra with Midnight, a special kind of drug that will incapacitate an angel for a couple hours and kill vampires. It has to be someone in her inner court and Noel is there pretending to be her lover so he can figure out the would-be muderer. What I loved about Nimra was passionate about her cats. I love animal lovers in books because I love animals.

The ending wasn't what I expected but it worked for me. Noel's attitude made me smile and I did enjoy it.

angels_gp17's review

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3.0

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I enjoyed this short story. I liked both Nimra the Angel and Noel the Vampire. Nimra needs help and Raphael sends Noel, but he thinks he’s been cast aside; because of what happened to him. Both of them needed healing in different ways and they come to find what they need in each other.

Angel’s Wolf is a sweet, sad, and enjoyable read.

Rated 3.5 Stars

caszriel's review against another edition

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3.0

Another side of Nimra is shown, and her actions prove that no, Nimra is not just the cruel, feared angel residing over Louisiana. Noel reminded me of our very own Aodhan, he is loyal and protective.