This was a good read. I found myself constantly wanting to get to the end to find out how exactly these two were going to be able to be together. Because it was obvious that that outcome wasn't going to be easy for them. But oh was this demon and amazing lover, and that's always fun.

I liked Ash. I wouldn't say I was swooning for him, but I liked him. I just didn't ever end up understanding the reason behind his obsession with Maddie. He has basically stalked her for all of her lives and we're never told why. We're told it was obvious to anyone that he was in love with her the whole time, but not WHY. I just thought there was going to be a reason. Fortunately for him, he's finally found a way to make her his forever.

I also liked Maddie. Her life, for as hard as it is, was completely believable given her circumstances. She has only one friend, can't keep a boyfriend, and is barely making it by. She is plagued by nightmares and sees things that aren't really there. Yet she remains strong in the way that she keeps pulling herself together and moving on.

Ash has finally been able to make a claim on Maddie's soul thru her father. A guy who didn't even know she existed so had no problem signing her off to hell in exchange for his own life. So Ash watches her grow up in anticipation of the day when she is old enough to claim. But even when that day comes, he puts it off. And keeps putting it off. Until he knows he's run out of time. It would be so easy for him to take her soul, but he gives into the impulse to touch her and from then he's doomed. No matter what he tells himself, he can't bring himself to kill her.

When Maddie literally falls into Ash's arms, she's also doomed. She tells herself it's a one night stand and when it continues, that it's only sex. But she knows she's falling in love with Ash. He listens to her and doesn't tell her she's crazy, and the thought of him alone is enough to make her happy. Their blissful bubble has a time limit though. Forced into mediation for her soul by an angel he can't stand, he can't touch her soul for two weeks. But what a two weeks it is for the both of them.

When the time is up, nothing goes down the way anyone expected. Ash is forced to make a choice, and his decision has him fessing up the whole truth to Maddie. Worse is that Ash's superiors are mighty pissed off and can now easily attack the helpless Maddie as they torture Ash. That hated angel is the one who gives Ash a reprieve from the pain but only long enough to save Maddie's life.

From there is where we get these two coming to terms with everything from their feelings to what needs to be done. In one way, Ash's plan backfires on him, but in the end it's what actually lets them be together. It was interesting, but also not quite completely believable how the higher demons just went with it. Even so, everybody is happy in the end. Even me.

Wow this book was just so good and so easy to get lost in. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I just didn't want it to end. I just couldn't get enough of these wonderful characters and I just loved getting to see their journey. I will most definitely be reading more stories from this wonderful author.

I received this book from Entangled Publishing

The cover first drew me in, then the synopsis. It’s a quicker read-on the shorter side of novels-but was a really good read. I feel like any longer would have taken away from the book; for the story told it was the perfect length.

Ash is a demon with a claim on Madeline’s life. He has his whole life but can’t touch her soul until her 25th birthday. Even when she turns 25, he holds off on taking her for a few years and allows her to live her life. After Maddie is dumped, she runs into Ash and they have an instant connection. They grow close together over the course of the book while Ash is being hounded to take her soul.

I enjoyed their romance quite a lot. It was hot but so cute as well. Alpha demon loving and protecting the innocent human.
I give it four stars because at times I was a bit confused as to what was going on with her soul. Between the contract, the angels, the new deal...it all blended together and I think I’m still confused as to what occurred.

I love Cherrie Lynn's writing. However, normally she writes softer content, with a lot of sex (believe me, I'm not complaining). Far from Heaven was a much different genre to see from this author, but it still worked for me! I read the book in one sitting and can't wait for more from this author and I hope she does more in this genre!

Maddie Dean’s life has been one terrible mishap after another. While being a danger magnet, she’s also plagued by visions of frighteningly horrendous creatures in her mirrors. Who could be at fault? Not Maddie. She works hard and slaves away everyday, yet her boyfriend dumps her because he thinks she’s crazy.

None of those things are Maddie’s fault. They are in fact the fault of a demon. He made a pact with Maddie’s biological father to claim her soul when she was just six months old. Ash has been a shadow for the majority of Maddie’s life, waiting for just the right moment to take her soul. He ends up saving her life instead. The two share a passionate night that leads to another and another after that. Maddie believes there is a time limit on their affair, but she ends up wanting more.

Unknown to Maddie, Ash is in a battle with Heaven to claim her soul. While waiting for his day in a neutral court, Ash experiences something he never thought possible, love.

Cherrie Lynn takes the age old fight between Heaven and Hell, adds a demon, a few angels, and a pure soul to weave a passionate and elaborate tale. The chemistry between Maddie and Ash sizzles across the pages as they dive head first into temptation.

While there is a small cast of characters, Lynn’s world building is outstanding. If you’d like another taste of this world you can read Celeste and Damael’s story, Sweet Disgrace.

I received Far From Heaven for free. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

I really love Cherrie Lynn's contemporary titles, but didn't know she had a few paranormal titles among her books, so when I had the opportunity to read this, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it.
Ash is a demon. His job is collecting souls, and he makes a chilling deal to obtain someone's soul. Madelaine. He has to wait a while before he can do it, but when the time comes, he gets himself in some hot water with his superiors for hesitating to take what he has a contract for.

When Madeleine meets Ash, she thinks they are just a casual one night thing, but she finds herself wishing he'd come back. She doesn't know what he is, but she does know he's a fabulous lover. If you've read Cherrie Lynn before, you know she can write a steamy scene, and there's plenty of them in Far from Heaven.

Ash and Madeleine are great together, but they have to go through a whole lot before they can even think about being together -- after all Ash was going to come for her soul!

There's a real great level of scary tension whenever the demons and angels are on the page and I absolutely loved that about this book. The story is nicely crafted because at first I had no idea how they could possibly get out of the dilemma they faced. I did like how everything was wrapped up in the end.

This works well as a standalone. It's easy, steamy, just a little scary, and grabs you right from the start.
4.5 stars

This was such a good book.
This story is about a demon who goes to extremes to claim a soul. Ash is the demon and Madeleine is the human whose soul he has wanted to claim for quite some time. He's also been watching her and when it seems like the moment has finally arrived for him to claim her, he instead catches her and from there he starts to realize that his fascination with her might be something deeper.

I did not expect this book to have me feeling teary-eyed at one point.
This is my first time reading something from this author and I'm looking forward to checking out her other books.