The word angel comes from the Greek word. It means messenger, which also matches the Hebrew word Malaak. They can bring messages to us from a universal source because they’re closer to that vibration. According to the religious view, Angels are spiritual beings. They are made of pure light or pure energy, and they are the intermediate energy between God herself and humankind.
As a book lover, I have always been drawn to stories that transport me to another world where love and magic intertwine. One genre that has captivated my imagination is angel romance. These enchanting tales depict celestial beings falling in love with humans, creating a unique blend of fantasy and romance. They offer us a chance to escape from reality and immerse ourselves in a world where love transcends boundaries, even between heaven and earth. The protagonists’ celestial nature adds mystique and magic to the romance, creating a captivating reading experience.
One of the main reasons why angel romance novels are so appealing is their ability to explore the theme of forbidden love. Angels, with their heavenly nature, are portrayed as not meant to fall in love with humans. This forbidden aspect adds tension and excitement to the story as readers eagerly follow the star-crossed lovers’ journey, hoping for a happy ending despite the odds stacked against them.
In addition to the forbidden love theme, angel romance explores deeper philosophical questions about the nature of love and the human condition. These stories show love as a transformative force capable of healing wounds and bringing out the best in people. By showcasing the power of love through angelic characters, these novels remind us of the potential for love to change lives and bring about personal growth.
10 Angel Romance Books
Angel romance represents the conflict between good and evil, as some angels may be portrayed as protectors while others are fallen angels or demons. This dichotomy adds depth and complexity to the storylines. They cover deep emotional and philosophical questions about love, sacrifice, and the nature of good and evil, making them appealing to readers who enjoy thought-provoking content.
I will discuss ten angel romance books that give you a complete paranormal package. If you’re ready to explore the enchanting world of angel romance, check out them and prepare to be transported to a realm where love knows no bounds.
Name | Storyline | Tropes |
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Gray by Angelina J. Steffort | Claire’s decision between temptation and destiny amid revelations about her family history. | Love Triangle, Supernatural Elements, Coming of Age, Family Secrets, Moral Dilemma, Destiny vs. Free Will. |
Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh | Elena Deveraux’s perilous mission is to hunt a rogue archangel facing a world where angels dominate over vampires. | Urban Fantasy, Angel-Vampire Hierarchy, Skilled Vampire Hunter, Rogue Supernatural Beings, Romantic Tension, Power Struggle. |
Angel Fall by Susan Ee | Penryn Young’s harrowing journey to save her sister in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by destructive angels. | Post-apocalyptic Setting, Angelic Invasion, Sibling Rescue Mission, Supernatural Elements, Survival in a Dystopian World, Human-Angel Conflict. |
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand | Clara’s discovery of her angelic heritage and her quest to fulfill her celestial purpose while grappling with teenage challenges. | Urban Fantasy, Angel-Human Hybrids, Supernatural Abilities, Teenage Protagonist, Divine Purpose, Visionary Guidance, Relocation for Destiny. |
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick | Nora Grey’s entanglement with Patch, a fallen angel, and the ensuing supernatural complications. | Young Adult Fantasy, Supernatural Romance, Mysterious New Student, Angelic and Demonic Lore, High School Setting, Forbidden Love. |
Inescapable by Amy A Bartol | Evie Claremont’s tumultuous first year at college, marked by supernatural occurrences and a mysterious connection with Reed Wellington. | College Setting, Supernatural Mystery, Magnetic Attraction, Unexplained Nightmares, Hidden Identities, Young Adult Fantasy. |
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor | Karou’s entanglement in an ancient war between angels and demons, uncovering her mysterious past and a fateful connection with the angel Akiva. | Fantasy War, Angels vs. Demons, Art Student Protagonist, Mysterious Past, Star-crossed Lovers, Urban Fantasy, Supernatural Elements. |
Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers | Frannie Cavanaugh’s struggle between divine and demonic forces vying for her soul and heart. | Urban Fantasy, Good vs. Evil, Angel and Demon Conflict, Internal Struggle, Supernatural Elements, Young Adult Romance. |
Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins | Anna Whitt’s discovery of her Nephilim heritage and the ensuing challenges as she navigates a world of angels and demons. | Supernatural Abilities, Angel-Demon Heritage, Nephilim Protagonist, Young Adult Romance, Self-Discovery, Moral Dilemmas. |
A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies | Skye’s tumultuous journey as she navigates a complex world of supernatural intrigue and romance, torn between two mysterious figures representing opposing forces. | Paranormal Romance, Supernatural Elements, Love Triangle, Internal Conflict, Young Adult Fiction, Mystical Forces. |
1. Gray (Wings)
Gray is the third book of the Wings Trilogy. The premise of this book is angels. It starts with Claire, and the book is written from her POV. She lives with her sister, and her parents died in a car accident. One night, she visited the graveyard to see her parent’s grave and met a mysterious guy.
Then, she starts to learn about the supernatural world around her. Everything is not quite as it seems. You get so absorbed into Claire’s world, and I am in tears. The romance is pure, and the second book is about Claire’s emotions and feelings. Then this book is about redemption, and it’s such a page-turner.
Author: Angelina J. Steffort
Average Rating: 4.7/5
Category: Paranormal Romance, Religion & Spirituality
Number Of Pages: 532
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle
2. Angels’ Blood (Guild Hunter)
This is the first book in the Guild Hunter series. The two main characters in the book are Raphael, who is an Archangel, and Elena, who is a Guild Hunter. You can see both sides of the story, so you get to see Raphael’s point of view instead of one character. Raphael is a powerful being in New York. He has a tower in New York; everyone fears him, and a group of seven follows him. One of them is Dmitri.
Dmitri is a vampire, and he does everything that Raphael says, but he also cares for Raphael and has his best interests at heart. So you see that in the fold in the book and how he teases Elena. But you also see how he cares for Rafale’s feelings towards Elena. Elena is very powerful in herself as a mortal. She was born a vampire hunter, so she was taken in by the Guild at a young age. Here, she was taught everything she needed to know.
Then, she hunts vampires and returns them to their superiors for good money. But then she gets a letter from the high Archangel Raphael to do a job for him one day. She sets out on this journey with Raphael to hunt down who he needs. This journey is difficult for her because he wants to hunt an Archangel called Europe, and he’s gone to the wrong side, where many archangels dread going. But together, you see their bond grow, and they find Europe. The romance between them blossoms in a way. But it’s difficult for them both.
Author: Nalini Singh
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Paranormal Ghost Romance
Number Of Pages: 372
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Mass Market Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD
3. Angel Fall
This is a post-apocalyptic angel romance book, so the world’s end has come. Angels have come to Earth, and there’s an apocalypse. Humans are killing each other for the remainder of the food. Our main character’s name is Penryn. She has a schizophrenic mother and a paraplegic sister. She’s trying to keep them alive.
So Penryn constantly hunts for food and on one of their excursions to look for food. They come across a fight of angels. One of the angels gets attacked. He gets his wings ripped out, and in the process, Penryn’s little sister is also taken away. So Penryn decides to join forces with this fallen angel to save her sister; in the process, he can regain his wings. The story goes on from there.
This book gives it more of a sci-fi twist. It is taking place in our modern world. The angels have only been here for a little over a month, and the world has already descended into chaos when they are here. There is a lot of messing with science, even from the angels. The take on the angels, folklore, and even the biblical aspects touched upon were innovative.
Author: Susan Ee
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Science Fiction & Dystopian Romance
Number Of Pages: 288
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD
4. Unearthly
This is the first book in the Unearthly trilogy. The second one is Hallowed, and then the third one is Boundless. So this series tells the story of Clara Gardner, a part angel. She is given this purpose, which is the task and life she was put on this earth to do. It’s the story of her trying to fulfill her purpose and working towards it.
The romance part is good, but the love triangle story is predictable and usual. The characters were pretty good, but I wasn’t thrilled by it. The second one went a little bit downhill. It also took an unexpected turn, but that one was normal. Overall, I would say that these books are cliche. They’re enjoyable. But they’re not the books for you if you want something epic and completely different.
Author: Cynthia Hand
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Supernatural Romance
Number Of Pages: 453
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle | Audio CD
5. Hush, Hush
This book starts with the main character, Nora Grey. We meet her, and her father is killed in a tragic accident downtown. He got shot and mugged something along those lines. So Nora and her mom are making it work. They’re struggling with bills and getting through. Her mom took the job where she often had to go out of town.
Nora’s got someone who cares, takes, cleans the house, and cooks her food for that thing. But she’s on her own at night and has to check in with her mom. She’s on her own, going to school, being a normal kid. Most school settings occur in her science class, where she partners with her best friend, Vee.
Then, one day, her teacher decides to mix things up and gives her a new partner and her new partner’s name is Patch. Patch is mysterious and unsure if she ever wants to leave his side or run as far away as possible. But they have to do this assignment where they have to talk and get to know each other. Then they have to present, and pretty much Patch can read her.
As an angel, he knows everything about her without even asking. But she tries to do the same with him. So she has to track him down to get more information and snowball with their relationship.
Author: Becca Fitzpatrick
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Fantasy & Supernatural Mysteries & Thrillers
Number Of Pages: 420
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle | Audio CD
6. Inescapable (The Premonition)
Inescapable is a mysterious book with lots of twists and turns in it. Amy Bartol played out the plotline of this book greatly. The main character is Evie Claremont, who’s a half-angel. She seemed a little kiddish and vulnerable and did not know what to do. So, her character often switches between two different personas in this book. She started as one of the severe downfalls, and Russel was in his accent.
Russel is from the South, so he has a very southern drawl. To emphasize his southern accent, Amy wrote how we would speak the words on the page. There were many abbreviated words that I found hard to read, and it made me not like the character of Russel. There was also a very prominent love triangle in the story, which was very good.
Author: Amy A Bartol
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Paranormal Romance
Number Of Pages: 312
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD
7. Daughter of Smoke & Bone
Plot characters, a world-building magic system, and a small discussion at the end can break this book down. The story follows Karou, who is a super-aggressive teenager. She has blue hair tattoos, and she’s living in Prague. Here, she works for the Chimaeras. Chimaeras are the demons in this story, and she goes on missions with her father figure to collect teeth by granting different wishes. There’s a whole currency system of wishes related to the magic system.
So, one day, Karou bumps into an angel, the enemy of the Chimaera. His name is Akiva. They build this relationship, and it goes from there. It is a Romeo and Juliet retelling, which was such a fun read. This book focuses a lot on the Chimaera and all of their mythology. The world-building in this book is phenomenal, and I enjoyed it so much.
Author: Laini Taylor
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: European Geography & Cultures Fiction
Number Of Pages: 433
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle | Audio CD
8. Personal Demons
The book is about Frannie, who is in high school, and Gabriel and Lucifer. Gabriel and Lucifer are fighting to tag Frannie’s soul for heaven. So that’s the premise of the book. When you enter the book, there’s a love triangle because she’s attracted to Lucifer. Then she’s attracted to Gabriel but for two different reasons.
This book is pretty fast-paced, and it’s a three-part series. If you are a highly religious person, I would not suggest this book because you might find every little thing wrong with it. The author glamorized Lucifer in any way because she made Lucifer a very popular hero. But he’s a demon from a religious point of view.
Author: Lisa Desrochers
Average Rating: 4.3/5
Category: Girls & Women Fiction, Contemporary Fantasy
Number Of Pages: 369
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD
9. Sweet Evil (Sweet)
This is the first book in the Sweet trilogy. The story is about Anna, who was raised by her adoptive mother, Patty. So Anna has always had a sixth sense about people. She’s read their emotions and feels how they feel about a specific situation. She also has been able to help out her best friend to keep him away from alcohol and drugs. So she has a little bit of an influence on him.
When Anna turns 16, she meets Kaidan Rowe, who is sexy and alluring and makes her think that she is not so lovely. They have something in common, and this book is about its journey of figuring out her role in the grand plan of life. She goes on this road trip and tries to learn more about her parents and figure out how to balance her excellent and not-so-good portions of herself. You will see how Anna has a hard time and the romance between angel and demon.
Author: Wendy Higgins
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Myths & Legends
Number Of Pages: 392
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle
10. A Beautiful Dark
The storyline starts with Skye’s young girl celebrating her 17th birthday against her wishes. Her parents died 11 years ago on her sixth birthday, and she has not been in the mood to celebrate birthdays. But after her friends go against her wishes and celebrate it, she’s gotten used to it after her birthday. So she knows that it will come eventually. That’s why she gives up.
Skye doesn’t know that her birthday will be different and will change her life completely. On the night of 17th birthday, she meets two boys, Asher and Devin. These two boys are complete opposites like fire and ice. Asher is wild and a jokester, while Devin is mysterious, aloof, and businesslike. Skye’s trying to figure out what they want with her because, for some reason, their purpose is to focus on Sky. She does not know why because they follow her and are one step behind her. Also, they appear in mysterious times throughout the book.
So, finally, she finds out the truth of what she is, what they want with her, and why. She also finds some secrets about her true self. Also, she did not know about the heritage behind the powers she learned about. The love triangle and magic are unique and creative; you will enjoy them most.
Author: Jocelyn Davies
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Paranormal & Urban Fantasy Romance
Number Of Pages: 405
Available: Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle
5 Angel Paranormal Romance Books
“Hush, Hush” by Becca Fitzpatrick: This novel introduces Nora Grey, an average high school student, who encounters Patch, a mysterious new boy in school. Nora discovers he is a fallen angel with dark secrets as she enters Patch’s world.
“Angelfall” by Susan Ee (Penryn & the End of Days Series): Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this book follows Penryn, a 17-year-old girl trying to survive after angels of the apocalypse descend to demolish the modern world. Her path crosses with Raffe, a wounded angel, leading to an unlikely alliance and complex romance.
“Unearthly” by Cynthia Hand: This series begins with a story about Clara, a teenage girl who discovers she’s part angel. Guided by visions, she moves to Wyoming, where she meets Christian, who plays a key role in her destiny, and Tucker, who offers another path.
“Crescendo” by Becca Fitzpatrick (Hush, Hush Saga): The second book in the Hush, Hush series continues the story of Nora and Patch. As their relationship faces new challenges and enemies, Nora delves deeper into the world of fallen angels and her mysterious past.
“Fallen” by Lauren Kate: The novel revolves around Luce, who is sent to the reform school, Sword & Cross, where she meets Daniel, a mysterious boy she feels she has known her entire life. The story reveals a complex world of angels, reincarnation, and cursed love.
5 Steamy Angel Romance Books
“Archangel’s Kiss” by Nalini Singh (Guild Hunter Series): The second book in the Guild Hunter series, this novel continues the story of Elena, a vampire hunter, and Raphael, an archangel. Their relationship is intense and steamy, set against a backdrop of danger and supernatural politics.
“Hush, Hush” by Becca Fitzpatrick: This book introduces Nora Grey, who becomes involved with Patch, a dark and enigmatic fallen angel. Their romance is fraught with danger and forbidden allure, making it a compelling and steamy read.
“Covet” by J.R. Ward (Fallen Angels Series): This novel blends urban fantasy and romance, focusing on Jim Heron, a fallen angel with a mission to save souls. His path crosses with a struggling couple, leading to a mix of steamy romance and celestial conflict.
“Angel’s Blood” by Nalini Singh (Guild Hunter Series): The first book in the Guild Hunter series introduces a world where angels rule over humans and vampires. The story revolves around Elena, a skilled vampire hunter, and the archangel Raphael, leading to a passionate and dangerous romance.
“Rapture” by J.R. Ward (Fallen Angels Series): Part of the Fallen Angels series, this novel follows Mels Carmichael and Matthias, a man who returns from the dead with no memory but a connection to the divine. Their romance is both steamy and entwined with the fate of the world.
5 Fallen Angel Romance Books For Young Adults
“Hush, Hush” by Becca Fitzpatrick: This novel introduces Nora Grey, an average high school student, who gets drawn into the mysterious world of Patch, a fallen angel. Their attraction leads to a dangerous and forbidden romance with secrets and suspense.
“Fallen” by Lauren Kate: The story revolves around Luce, a young girl who finds herself at a reform school after a tragic incident. There, she meets Daniel, a mysterious boy to whom she feels inexplicably drawn. The novel unravels the mystery of Daniel’s true identity as a fallen angel and their cursed love story.
“Unearthly” by Cynthia Hand: This series starts with Clara, a girl who discovers she is part angel and has a purpose to fulfill. Her journey takes her to Wyoming, where she meets Christian and Tucker, complicating her mission and heart with a mix of romance and celestial destiny.
“Embrace” by Jessica Shirvington: Violet Eden discovers she is a half-angel on her seventeenth birthday. The book explores her struggles with her new identity and her complicated relationship with Lincoln, another half-angel, and Phoenix, a fallen angel.
“Angelfall” by Susan Ee (Penryn & the End of Days Series): Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Penryn, a seventeen-year-old girl, teams up with Raffe, a wounded fallen angel, to rescue her kidnapped sister. Their uneasy alliance slowly evolves into a complex relationship amidst a world ravaged by angelic battles.
5 Angel And Demon Romance Books
“Hush, Hush” by Becca Fitzpatrick: This young adult novel follows Nora Grey, a high school student who becomes involved with the mysterious Patch, who is later revealed to be a fallen angel. Their romance is fraught with danger and forbidden elements, as Patch has a past that intertwines with the demonic.
“Daughter of Smoke & Bone” by Laini Taylor: This book introduces Karou, a young art student from Prague who finds herself caught in an ancient war between angels and demons. She becomes romantically involved with Akiva, an angel, setting off a series of events that unveil shocking truths about her identity.
“Covet” by J.R. Ward (Fallen Angels Series): A unique blend of urban fantasy and romance, this novel focuses on Jim Heron, a fallen angel, and his mission involving a demon and a struggling couple. The story combines elements of steamy romance with celestial and demonic conflict.
“Angelfall” by Susan Ee (Penryn & the End of Days Series): While primarily focusing on angels, this post-apocalyptic novel features interactions between angels and demonic forces. The protagonist, Penryn, forms a complex relationship with Raffe, an angel, amidst a world torn by angelic battles.
“Predestined” by Abbi Glines (Existence Trilogy): This young adult novel centers on Pagan and Dank, who is Death himself. Leif, a voodoo prince with demonic ties, further complicates their romance. The story explores themes of fate, love, and the supernatural.
Last Words
In conclusion, these novels have a unique allure that captivates us worldwide. Through their blend of romance, fantasy, and forbidden love, these novels transport us to a world where celestial beings and humans come together to experience a love that transcends boundaries.
The impact of these novels goes beyond mere entertainment, offering readers a chance to escape, explore deeper philosophical questions, and experience a range of emotions. So, if you’re looking for a captivating read that will take you on a celestial journey, pick up an angel romance novel and let yourself be swept away by the allure of these heavenly love stories.
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