Thank you so much to Entangled Publishing for sending me a copy of this book!! I’ve only read a few paranormal romances but everything about this book was 🤌🏻

I think the basis of the plot and details of the story was SO interesting and was a new spin on a common story for me. I absolutely loved Evangeline and Gideon and how their relationship slowly evolved throughout the book! I really enjoyed the aspect of found family between Gideon, Rhys, and Zavier after being outcast together🥹 The flow of the story was great and I loved the scavenger hunt & adventure feel throughout the whole thing, it was so much fun to read! On top of a little mystery solving, we get to see an adorable relationship between Rhys and his girlfriend and eventually the explosion that is Evangeline and Gideon🥵 Those two have such great banter, such sweet moments, and steamy chemistry the entire time!!

hell of an angel was a quirky & fun paranormal romance with smart mouthed women and grumpy nephilim to match them!! There were really sweet moments and sad ones to match them, which makes for a great read. I really enjoyed this book overall and cannot wait for the next one in the series💙

I first started reading this story prior to knowing it was part of a series. While it’s a great standalone story I do recommend reading the first book, Imperfect Angel prior to this one as it will give you more background into the amazing world and characters @christibarth created.

We are first introduced to Gideon Durand in Imperfect Angel.. not only is he hot as hell and dripping with charisma and sex appeal but he’s also a Nephilim, half Angel warrior fighting with his chosen family to save the world from evil. He also refuses to open himself to women for more than a one night stand, that is until he meets Evangeline Thayer.

There’s something extremely satisfying about seeing a bad boy brought to his knees by a strong and independent woman… or fallen Angel. I absolutely love Eva!!! The way she stands up to Gideon and his brothers and won’t let him boss her around is so refreshing! I also love the idea that while she was born and raised in hell that doesn’t make her evil! Everyone is responsible for their own actions and are shaped by events in their lives and the choices they make!

This story was jam packed with action, humor, and spice! The major plot set in motion in the first book continues to play out in this story. Barth did a great job of giving this story a satisfying ending but also setting up the next book for the last of the sexy angel boys 😍

I can not wait until the release of Accidental Angel!!! I’ve been dying for Liss and Zavier’s story since they were first introduced!!!

I laughed out loud so many times reading Hell of an Angel. I do recommend reading the first book in the series so you get the full experience of reading this. I found the chemistry between Eva and Gideon to be steamy and completely electric.

Entertaining, good world building, I rooted for the characters and had fun.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This book had potential but I struggled to connect with it. There is no particular reason I struggled, the character of Evangeline was likable, I think it was Gideon who was annoying. He was immature and unlikable.
I have tried to read the other book in this series and I also struggled with it.
I think this series is a miss for me.
I received an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review

I don’t mind 3rd person POV, so I didn’t have an issue with that. I was able to get into the book and follow along. If 3rd person is done right, it can actually be amazing. You get so much info and learn so much more.

This is the type of book and genre I love, so that also helped me really like the book. You should definitely give it a chance and read it for yourself.

It has many of the elements that I love and it was a fun read!

I really liked Avangeline and Gideon. The spark between them was great. The book also took place by where I live and was pretty much true to what we have here.

Thank you to the author Christi Barth, publishers Entangled Publishing and Amara Books, as well as NetGalley, for an advance digital copy of HELL OF AN ANGEL. All views are mine.

This is a wild little love story between a demon and an angel. And not just any angel, but the angel, the fallen angel himself. Lucifer and Eva just want to love each other but so much stands between them. Politics. Family. Religion. Family religious politics! They go through a lot together, but being together is their biggest challenge, both personally and interpersonally. Meanwhile-- there's a killer on the loose and it looks like only Lucifer and Eva can do something about it. The story of these two characters trying to solve the case and their own relationship shortcomings made for a fun read with good tension, but there were really too many unnecessary secondary characters, and I expected more steam from a demon and the greatest fallen angel of all time! Overall, this one is a win, and a very fun take on some familiar mythology!

Super fun read right before Halloween. The multiple pov thing let’s us get the vibes of each character. It has just enough romance and spice to keep you interested. I haven’t read the first book in this series but I am def going to!

This sweet, sassy, fun, suspenseful read kept me awake all night. Characters are unique and greatly built, the story flows wonderfully and I Enjoyed every bit of it. Perfect Halloween read.

This is an enemies to lovers with angels, demons, nephillim, and a quest to find out what exactly is going on in Hell and the world around them.

Evangeline Thayer wants to leave hell and become human but when a keeper is found dead what will happen to her plans? When she uncovers the truth will Gideon still want to be with her? Will she find her wings, uncover her true power?

Gideon Durant is a man of mystery and a guardian of his heart, will he finally meet someone who could truly capture his heart? Banded together with the few he can trust will leave him questioning much when he meets Evangeline. One moment will change his life together when a rescue becomes a mission.

Once again an enchanting read with spicy heat, lots of chemistry and interconnected characters that take you into a world behind the falls, to the heavens above and depths of hell.

This was 3.5 star read for me.
The book revolves around our dark angel Evangeline and her need to lose her *powerless* powers to become completely human, something she can not do on her own. That's where half-angel Gideon and his nephilim "brothers" come in, she needs their help to attain all the ingredients for the spell/ritual. But they want something in return, her help using her powers to find out who has been killing other nephilims.
I really enjoyed this read, it put it's own spin on demons and angels that I really liked seeing. I am a sucker for mythology and even though the concept of heaven and hell is more skewed towards religion this book did not center on that aspect and I really liked that about it.
Barth does a great job building the world for you without it feeling like some pages are description fillers. I would classify this as a slow burn since the tension between the main characters was definitely there from the start and it was more of a question as to who is gonna cross that line first sort of deal.
Although the book was advertised as a standalone and Evangeline our main character does center around all major plots, this book is the second in a series and I feel I would have enjoyed this a lot more if I had read the first book to start with.
Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC of this book. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Christi Barth was a new-to-me author when I took a chance on her book, Tempting the Prince. It was a solid hit for me, so with me currently being on a paranormal romance kick, I decided to give her a try again in this category with the first book in this Unlocking His Heart trilogy. The first two are interconnected standalone titles, but with some crossover characters, I highly encourage you to read both books in order because I think you’ll get the best experience that way.

While book one got off to a slow start for me, not so much with this one. I was invested in the story from the outset and cheered for Eva each time she stood her ground on who she was. And with the opposites-attract banter between her and Gideon, I truly enjoyed their journey. These two main characters had much growing to do, and I couldn’t have been happier with the outcome where this was concerned, especially with Gideon. The twists and turns their story took were more engaging and intriguing than in the first book, and I found myself loathe to put my Kindle down when life intruded.

Paranormal romance fans who love the opposites-attract trope, this one’s a must-read for you!

NICUnurse’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4.5)

What can I say except there are very few authors that could make me want to read a story about “fallen angels”and “Nephilim” but Christi Barth is certainly one. I read the first book in this series and I enjoyed this one immensely. Eva has come to earth from hell where she was a dark angel. Gideon is a Nephilim which is half man, half angel and they are considered warriors for good. I really enjoyed their journey. The energy of the story, the pacing, it all worked for me. The romance and the HEA were very satisfying. My only beef is the next book in this trilogy is not due until next year! And I can’t believe I’m saying that about a paranormal romance!

4.5 stars really.

The publisher sent me an e-galley of this to read, and I wasn’t sure at first if I’d be able to fit it in. But I did and I am definitely glad I did, as I now want to go back and read the first one as well!

I loved all the different takes on angels, and fallen angels, nephilim, dark angels, and other supernatural creatures like mermaids, unicorns, etc. In a way it reminded me a bit of one of my favorite tv series, Supernatural. All the characters were interesting and added layers to the story. Definitely makes me want to see all three of our main nephilim characters get their own HEAs. I liked how there was a quest to go through in order to find out who was behind what had been going on, and that it tied into the first book, in that they didn’t realize what they’d worked on then actually was the start of a larger trail leading to a possible overthrowing of heaven. The different worlds that both Evangeline and Gideon come from were intriguing as well, and I look forward to probably learning more in the next book it sounds like.

Probably one of my main or only complaints with this was it being told in third person. I just feel like I could have gotten so much more from first person, or at least connected with the main characters more I guess. But that is a personal preference, and is why I only marked down a half a star on my blog rating.

980298I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own opinions.

I read some reviews before starting and got a little concerned that the book was part of a series. Luckily, that didn't matter.

Evangeline and Gideon's spats and just general connection are very entertaining to read. I'm happy that although she is a dark angel rebelling, she still has spice and attitude. I was worried she would start off meek, but out of the gate, she is a woman whom the reader cheers for.

Dark Angel Eva’s only power is thwarting the powers of evil, making her *wildly* unpopular in hell. She’s wanting to give up it up to live a human life as an actuary in Buffalo (personally I think she could have aimed a bit higher, but who am I to judge?)
Chance has her meeting a team of three Nephilim also in the area - first in a normal business setting and then a second time at The Falls in a supernatural capacity at the Watchtower they man behind the water.
Soon they’re striking up a deal to help each other out and - hopefully - avoid the apocalypse.

Angels - full, fallen, dark, half - and demons of all sorts.
Keepers, mermaids, horsemen of the apocalypse and who knows what else.
It’s a lot to try and keep track of, and I am assuming if I had already read the first book before this one it would have seemed much simpler. But as the rebel who consistently jumps in mid series that I am, at some point I decided to stop trying to keep it all straight and just enjoy the story - and I did for the most part.

I’m not going to lie, a not insignificant part of me wishes this was a why choose situation but the build up to Gideon and Eva getting together was good enough that I (mostly) let it go 😆
I was way more interested in the romance than the fighting between good, evil and the massive gray area between. With the story leaning heavier towards the latter, it wasn’t quite the hit for me that it could have been BUT if you’re in it for the plot, I think you’ll love the book!

Thanks to NetGalley and entangled for the Arc

I struggled getting through this book- I was confused a lot. The world building was hard to follow- a few other reviews said you really needed to read the other book to understand what was going on.

I didn’t connect with the characters very well. I thought they had good chemistry and witty banter- essentially the book had a ton of potential. As of right now, the story fell flat.

I plan to read the other book, and then re-review Hell of an Angel.

Thanks NetGalley and Entangled publishing for the opportunity!

HELL OF AN ANGEL - Christi Barth

#2 in the Unlocking His Heart romance series

WITTY BANTER - 4 stars

Plot - 4 stars - Eva knows that becoming human will be worth it since she's been bullied in Hell her whole life. She just needs some help with removing her power. Half-angel Gideon has been fighting demons a long time, but he’s never heard of a dark angel. But with an unknown evil on the loose and murdering Nephilim, Eva has a very useful skill. So, when a deal is struck, good and evil are working together, plus more.

Writing - 4 stars - Barth drew me in right from the first page. She writes in a casual and enjoyable way that makes even the scariest beings fun. The witty banter kept me laughing, and the hot scenes were...well...hot!

Characters - 4.5 stars - This is where the story shone for me. As always, Barth creates characters who are very relatable. Even when they are paranormal beings, they seem approachable and fun to be with. Eva is strong, yet she doesn't recognize her strength. She fits right in with the guys, and she isn't afraid to show them her insecurities. Gideon always plays the part of the playboy, but he's really a tough warrior who, quite literally, works on the side of good.

Title - 4 stars - The title tells us that angels and hell are involved, but the lightness of the words leads us in the direction of a comedy rather than a serious book.

Cover - 4 stars - The bold blue color draws the eye, the cute cartoony characters suggest that this is a light-hearted "hell" romance, and the cute font additions provide the final touch.

Overall - 4 stars - Eva and Gideon are both kind people who just want to do the right thing, and they're willing to work together to accomplish their goal to win out over evil. Eva doesn't appreciate her powers, but it's clear to everyone else that she has more power than she realizes, even if she doesn't want it. Gideon also is a very appealing character, definitely having more personality than just being a playboy. The reader can easily see that both (well, all) of the characters are full of goodness and willing to put their lives on the line for it. Yet they still take the time for fun banter. It was great to revisit with characters from the previous book. I look forward to the next (and last?) in the series to enjoy Zavier and Liss's story.

I was intrigued by the idea of a dark angel who grew up in hell but just wanted to be normal. I ended up liking Evangeline and wanting her to be happy. I struggled a bit more to connect with Gideon. I sympathized with this past being difficult but I felt like he was a bit two dimensional. I felt like they kind of just got together because that was what needed to happen for the story. That being said, I think this series is just a bit plot driven for me. Readers who want their characters to fall in love while saving the world this one is for you.