“You are hereby sentenced to one lifetime on Earth as a human.”Kian kneels as they rip the wings from his body, strip him of his armor, and give him the form of a man. His orders are clear. “Find the child. He will be of great power someday if you can protect him during the most vulnerable time of his life.” The floor of gold opens… penance for a past she wants to escape, until a man appears on her hike. Did he fall from the sky?
Kian and Afton discover their explosive bond will be taken to the brink as sides are chosen in the war for souls.
More than love is at stake.
More than lives lie in the balance.
And an unexpected, hair-raising twist will alter it all.
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I love this book! The characters and story are well written and will have you glued to every page. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
I absolutely loved this book!!!! Take a step back and open your mind and heart and really read this as an open letter to us from the Creator, God. Yes, there is violence and sex, but we find those things in life as well. I have to say I did not expect this book to have the effect of making me truly think about why we were created, our true purpose and are we living up to that purpose. The story really hits to the core of redemption and what that means and how we can all have it, no matter our past. On a side note, if an angel could come to us as Kian came to Afton….well, I am just saying….This is a book that you have to experience and get what you get out of it as an individual. Just start with your heart and mind open…. Note that I actually paid for my copy and did not receive the free copy from Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review…now on to Part to Judgement: Lars…
An amazing read that is a fascinating page turner! Absolutely loved it and can’t wait to read more from Lora. Highly recommend!
Lora Ann is one of those authors who can constantly make me feel the emotions within her stories. Kian is a paranormal romance and dark urban fantasy that will make you a believer in the supernatural. The chemistry between the main characters Kian and Afton is electric. I love how Kian speaks what he feels and how he communicates his feelings to Afton. (Every man should take a lesson from this book). We also see the return of some beloved characters from the Beautiful Ashes series, which feels like old friends coming back to visit. I loved the tension that was caused between good and evil and how it affected each of the characters. Lora Ann was able to make Angels appear human and not just a spiritual being. The ending had me gasping and cursing all at the same time. I am truly looking forward to the next book of this series!
Judgment: Kian (The Judgment Duet, part 1) is a great story. This romance is gritty, bittersweet, and one heck of a cliffhanger at the end.
First Thought When Finished: Judgment: Kian (The Judgment Duet, part 1) by Lora Ann is now my favorite written by her. Would have never guessed that going in but WOW what a story!
Quick Thoughts: Loved the characters in this book! One of the funniest lines I read was a thought by Altros “Oh, what a sight to behold. He had a sudden craving for popcorn as he sat in a nearby tree, enjoying the show.” This is a must read and I can’t wait for part 2!
I really enjoyed this book! It was fast paced and flowed nicely. The turn of events were done beautifully and the ending was terrific!
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This book jumped into the emotions and action right from the start and held me rapt. I wanted to know more about Kian and Afton and watch them come together.
Afton was a feisty challenge and I was eager to see Kian break down her defenses.
I really enjoyed how unique this story was. The intertwining of heaven and earth that was done through these characters was terrific and a delight to read and get into.
The ending was packed with action and excitement and already has me reaching for the next book in the duet.
This is a great paranormal romance. Kian and Afton hit it of straight away, they bath have difficult pasts that they are struggling to deal with. There is a whole slew of emotions in this mesmerizing story.
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ONE NAILBITING ADVENTURE!!!
OML! A multitude of stunning mishaps and unforseen events that propel all of your swirling emotions bursting to life flawlessly. Twists and turns abound with unexpected circumstances that thursts this bad boy to life beautifully. The characters are authentic, believable and so realistic with traits and on point personalities that bend and flow. The scenes are so vividly descriptive it paints an amazing backdrop that really brings forth the realism as each scenario plays off one another in perfect balance. Fantastic job Ann, thanks for sharing this awesome gem with us.
This is the first book by Lora Ann I’ve read so I had no preconceived idea as to what to expect of her as an author, although, the teaser to the book had me intrigued from the beginning.
Her world building is without a doubt mesmerizing. Her characters are beautifully flawed making them either easy to love or easy to love to hate but either way, you won’t meet them and not have a reaction.
Whether you believe in the concept of angels or not, the storyline and plot pulled me in from the beginning, making me feel as though I were a part of the action rather than a bystander just reading the words.
If you’re expecting this to be a one and done then you’ll be disappointed since there is a twist and a HUGE cliffhanger at the end I didn’t see coming. It just made me want the next book immediately and luckily that won’t be a problem. Congratulations Lora Ann on a well thought out story and allowing me to be a part of this journey.
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Lora Ann has given us a wonderful story of angel, humans, and demons that kept me mesmerized from the first page to the last. The storyline is flawlessly written and interesting. The main characters, Kian and Afton, are well thought out and likable. The supporting characters are an interesting mix of villains and good guys, yet sometimes they are both. The chemistry between Kian, our resident angel, and Afton, the human is electric and beautiful to enjoy. The instantaneous bond between the two allows them to depend on each other emotionally. Where one is weak the other is strong. Their journey is about more than their mission, they both learn moral and life lessons along the way. This story will draw from you a wide range of emotions, disappointment, sadness, anger, sympathy and definitely passion. This book does end in a cliffhanger and you will definitely want to read, “Judgment: Lars (Part 2). This is definitely THE BOOK TO READ!
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Judgment: Kian (The Judgment Duet, part 1)
Kian is stripped of his wings and now is to live among the humans without any of his powers. His mission is still to find and protect the child.
Afton is trying to escape her past by living alone in isolation in the woods where she finds peace and safety. That is until she finds a naked Kian in the woods and brings him back to her cabin where she gives him clothes. Their chemistry is instantly there and Kian not ever being in human form before doesn’t understand what is happening. ( Quite funny at times ) As they get to know each other she is determined to keep her distance as she doesn’t feel worthy of his love. She feels too broken to be forgiven and because of that why would she deserve love. He tells her very commanding that she deserves to be loved! That she will “beg for his love”.
She has information that will help him locate the child so he is very important to his mission.
Wow absolutely love where Kian and Afton journey is taking them, so far it’s intense, raw, dark with one HELL of a cliffhanger! I can’t wait to see what happens next. Love the secondary characters and the twist and turns.
Judgment: Kian is the first part in The Judgment Duet. This is Kian and Afton’s story. Kian is an angel that has had his wings stripped and he has been banished to Earth to live as a man. Afton is the first to see him in all his glory and throws her coat over him to cover his naked self and then brings him to her cabin. Kian has a job to protect a little boy, Cole McNeil while he is on Earth.
There are a lot of characters in Judgment: Kian and I would think this book would benefit from a glossary of who’s who. Especially for complicated & intense stories such as this one.
There are Humans, Vampires, Angels & Demons, oh my! Judgment: Kian is a Dark Urban Fantasy & Paranormal story.
This book ends on a doozy of a cliffhanger. Thankfully, the next book will be out in August some time. I really need to find out what is going to happen. I give Judgment: Kian 4.5 stars and I can’t wait for Judgment: Lars.
do not pass this up
This is the type of paranormal story I crave
Complicated, Intense – Packed with detailed plotlines and intricate characters that drag the reader to the edge of the abyss, leaving them breathless and scrambling to find a perch only to reel them back into a false sense of solid ground and start all over again
The author takes her time setting up the tone and introducing the characters – which I truly appreciate
The world building is detailed allowing the storyline to flow in a way that brings the scenes to life in vivid technicolor for the reader
This is a slow build read – full length – also it has multi-POV – it does end on a bit of a cliffhanger
There is adult content and subject matter so I would recommend for 18+ readers
Kian is sentenced to one lifetime on Earth as a human and is also sent on a mission. This was such an exciting read, and Afton was so sassy and full of spark with him. Loved their banter from angel to human, and the story was one big adventure! Can’t wait for more!
Five star thrilling romance is nothing new for Lora Ann. However, when you add the supernatural in – WOW! These characters really jump right off the page!
Kian, Angel turned Human, is cast down to Earth to protect a child who will will be powerful in his own right against the mechanisms of evil. Here he meets Afton and soon learns there is more to her mysterious background.
In a race against time, Kian and Afton set off to find the child. Kian calls upon both his Earthly and Heavenly warrior brothers to fight a battle they aren’t sure they can win.
The characters are beautifully written with wonderful human flaws. Lora Ann has created a new world where you can believe Angles are just as human as we are. A truly enthralling story that leaves you looking over the edge of a cliff and wanting more. 5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommend!