Can two assassins outwit each other to claim the ultimate prize? Dru is a blood-bound assassin, tied to Hell and her master for eternity — okay, not ‘eternity’, but it sure as Hell feels like it. She’s got a slight attitude problem, a strict no-touching rule and she has claws and knows how to use them. She’s also willing to earn her freedom at any cost, even if that means stealing from an angel.… means stealing from an angel.
Azrael was once a member of an elite unit in Heaven’s army, but after a priceless artifact was stolen on his watch, he was thrown out of Heaven. Now the fallen angel is on a mission: find Heaven’s Heart, save his missing comrades, and get even with the angel who took his wings.
The first time Azrael and Dru meet, she leaves him for dead. The second time, they’re tasked with the same mission — retrieve Odin’s Orb. Will their sparking passion derail their best-laid plans? Or will they play for keeps?
Heaven’s Heart series – In Progress
Deadly Passion
Benevolent Passion
Winged Passion
Ascending Passion (coming soon)
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I had the privilege of being able to beta read this first book in Amanda’s new series and it doesn’t disappoint! Seductive yet dynamic, with characters that are bold–I’ll be (im)patiently waiting for the second book in Heaven’s Heart.
So, I don’t want to go into details because this book hasn’t even released yet, but, I will say that Dru isn’t a fragile flower of a heroine. She is strong and determined, but relatable and doesn’t lose her head in hard situations. Our hero, Azrael, is flawed but all the better for it. Personally I get tired of reading about perfect people.
If you love action based paranormal romance, then I recommend this book for you.
What an intriguing world Pillar has created filled with angels and demons. We meet Az just as he is being punished, wings torn off, and thrown from Heaven with his team. Then she pops up a half demon had human assassin. As the two worlds collide things go sideways with some fascinating side effects. Great world building full of intriguing characters that will help you hooked as the story evolves. I especially liked the little twist at the end. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
Amanda Pillar has created another unique world with a fascinating group of characters and creatures. Her main characters are Dru, a snarky heroine and Azrael, a fallen angel. This is an action packed fast moving tale. Once started, it is a page-turner you do not want to put down as you are drawn into the story and need to know what comes next. Anxiously waiting for next book in the series. I highly recommend this book. Received a copy and this is my voluntary and honest review.
This story is creative and attention grabbing. A different twist on Angels, Demons and the like. Dru a cambion assassin and Az a fallen angel assassin must work together to achieve different goals but there are obstacles. One being a blood slave trying to obtain her freedom and the other a fallen trying to gain back their wings. Fantastic read and now I can’t wait to find out what is going to happen next!
This was a wonderful read. Loved all the witty humor, I literally had to stop reading I was laughing so hard. Romance was a great build though it threw book. Lots of action. Dru truly is one strong woman, but it’s never wrong to want to want to be love by someone. Az learns that maybe as an angel he had it wrong not everything is so black and white. Loved that you got several different chapters from different characters. So ready for the next one.
Sorry no spoilers of any kind included or I’m going to try not to give away any spoilers that is.
What can I say about this book?
Well I can say this and that is I absolutely positively loved this book!
Kick butt MCs, lots of action and some steam.
Basically the perfect combination to me so much I definitely look forward to reading the next book in this series.
Amanda Pillar is one awesome story weaving genius.
First time that I’ve ever read any of her work and she managed to slide herself into the number one spot in my favorite authors list by just one book.
So it is a big HECK YEAH I most definitely do recommend this book because I thought it was freaking AMAZING!
First in series and first read by this author.
After being punished and forced to fall after heaven’s heart has been stolen..Azreal and his fellow ‘darts’ aka warrior class angels are sent to earth… their mission and punishment and only way to return to heaven is to find, track down and restore all 3 pieces of heavens heart. They don’t know what it looks like or what it does… so their off to a winning start.
Even moreso when they find them self up against a mercenary guild of demons and their finest assassin…
Dru is a bloodslave…forced to work for her freedom…she has limited choice when it comes to her missions…finding herself pitted against an fallen angel is not her idea of fun and yet the seem to work so well together.
I have to say that I freaking adored this book. It was a great story…fuelled with angels, demons and gods.
A heavenly mix between Indiana Jones, tomb raider and mythology that got all my book pimp synapses totally going. A total breathe of fresh air book wise and a true pleasure to read.
Filled with ass kicking and a sassy half demon half human heroine with a chip on her shoulder! Dru is as feisty as she is fantastic!
Azreal is a great lead man, with more than the weight of the world on his shoulders and learning to adapt to his new view on life… he was both funny and charming and clueless.
There was a lot of great story filling these pages I devoured it in one go and I cannot wait to read the next instalment!
Bring on book 2 I’m ready!!!
Archangels, demons, half-demons, the fallen. This first book in the Heaven’s Heart series combines solid world building, heart-racing action, a bit of romance, and some mystery for a fast-paced, engaging story of Heaven and Hell where the lines for the good guys and bad guys aren’t so clearly drawn. Azrael and Dru are both on a mission that leads them headfirst into danger. This is a world where everyone seems to have an agenda and things aren’t always black and white, especially when the heart stands up and takes notice. This introduction to the series pulled me in from page one and was impossible to put down. It’s wonderfully written, and I love that the world-building happens organically throughout the story – we’re given everything we need as we need it without info dumps or lags in the flow. As this is the beginning of a continuing story, some things are left hanging, and I can’t wait to see what’s next in the intriguing world Amanda Pillar has created.
5 Cranky Stars
Books with angels and demons are normally kinda crappy in my opinion, but this one is out of this world good. I am really looking forward to the rest of this series. I haven’t felt this emotionally attached to a demon and angel character in a really long time. The story flowed flawlessly and the conversations/banter are very realistic and relatable. The characters are well thought out and easily relatable in their feelings and attitudes.
A strong female main character, who is a half demon assassin owned by a guild that has a serious no-touching policy, teams up with an angel, who was kicked out of heaven to serve as an example by the archangels after an attack and theft in heaven, to track down and assassinate a false god and steal his treasures. She needs the treasure to buy her freedom and he needs it to buy his way back to heaven. Both are on a fool’s errand. Through their ordeal, escaping death time and time again, they realize they already found home in each other.
What would cause a fallen angel to fall in lust with a demon assassin…and then the two of them join forces to assassinate the Egyptian God Set who resides in Inferno. Fighting their way through the various levels of Hell against hoards of deadly demons, Az and Dru find that they have much more between them than just a pact to kill Set. Trust is slow to develop, but love lends a hand. This is one whale of a ride…and sexy as hell. I can’t wait to grab the next in line in this series.
I received an ARC for this book, but I loved it enough to want to post this review.
For me this book was amazing and if I could give it more stars I would. 5+ stars
What a truly amazing read this story is I love Amanda’s take on the Angels and Demons and how she has created an unparalleled story. Dru is all kids of amazing I feel in love with her right from the start and Azrael well I do feel for him and the others that have been cast out of heaven and sent on a journey that may just be impossible. If I truly start talking about this book you wont need to read it I’ll give everything away. Let’s just say that love can be found when you lest expect it, mindsets can be changed and some hurdles can be jumped without thought. The book ends with a HEA but its also open so that the second book can follow on seamlessly.
Loved it! I was swept off my feet from the first page! It was a delightful blend of magic, romance and action! With two feisty sexy assassins battling each other, enemies and their hearts!
I really enjoyed the characters and the storyline! It was entertaining and fast paced! I can’t wait to discover what happens next.
If you love PNR filled with sexy fierce characters then this is a must read!
Man this is a terrific start to the series!! I am so excited and CAN. NOT. WAIT!! to see what happens next.
Angels evicted from Heaven for something they didn’t do, are now expected to find the 3 pieces of Heavens Heart. A half-demon and her sister are trying to get out of debt and be free. Chaos ensues of course and it is an all out battle to see what happens.
I was gifted an ARC in return of an honest review.