Kiss an Angel

“I, Theodosia . . .” She gulped for air. “. . . take thee Alexander . . .” She gulped again. “. . . to be my awful wedded husband . . .”I fell in love with the heroine. Before the end of chapter one.An arranged marriage.A romance that takes place in a traveling circus.This was sheer perfection. The writing, absolutely captivating. I was blown away by the beauty of this book. It was magical. I missed this feeling, boy, did I miss it! It feels like it's been a while since I've read something this fantastic. By far, this is my favorite read this year. I think it's because it made me feel good, despite the heartbreaking and emotional parts in the book, it was a feel-good book to me. The words were uplifting, they resonated with me, moved me. There were many moments that made me giggle (yes, I giggle damn it), because of Daisy--now one of my favorite heroines. I was instantly endeared to her. Her sense of humor was natural, honest, sweet and guileless. But it was her braveness and her love for the circus animals that truly won me over. The animals...my God, did I fall in love with them too! They played a crucial part in the story. If you ask me, they were the real heroes! And as much as they made me laugh too, I also shed many tears for them, the kind of tears that make you grab for tissue paper to blow your nose as you continue to cry with heart-aching sentiment. I wanted to protect them, save them, love them. Gah! Sinjun, the Siberian tiger; Tater, the baby elephant; and Glenna, the gorilla, stole my heart. And Alex, the hero? He was just another wild creature Daisy had to learn to tame, teach how to trust and love. Alex's backstory was intriguing and mysterious. Details about his life are slowly revealed throughout the story, always adding another layer to the man he was. Yes, he had a sad past and was emotionally closed-off and I know that sounds very trope-y, however, the story didn't feel predictable at all, which is why I was glued to every scene, every single word. That's testament to the brilliant storytelling ability of this author.Daisy & Alex and the animals, I loved every piece of them. I wish I could write a better review that describes this book, describe how wonderful it is, but I don't think i have it in me. All I can say is, I wish I hadn't waited to read it. I wish I had found this book when it first came into existence. Don't wait to read it, my friends.

Daisy has lived a dysfunctional existence with her mother. Now her father has bullied her into marrying Alex, a performer in a small traveling circus. This story twists around and seems outlandish. Even though I have read it 3 times now, it is a story that makes me tense. Susan Elizabeth Phillips is one of my favorite authors. This book is interesting, but not your ordinary love story. Enjoy!

Who knew that a story involving a scowling Russian, a circus, a tiger, an elephant, and a well-intentioned, if a little hapless heroine would equal one of the best contemporary romances I've ever read?Why is it so good?1. The characters. Daisy is guileless, genuine, sweet and full of heart. It is a great pleasure to watch her grow and evolve, to discover her meddle, her steel - To watch her self-esteem grow with each obstacle she overcomes. Sometimes it is just about getting the chance to prove yourself. Lovely.Alex...so closed, like a steel trap. After growing up with abuse, Alex is a very closed fellow. In his mind, emotions equal pain. He is convinced that he does not have the capacity to love. Slowly but surely, his hardened shell starts crack in the face of Daisy's gentle onslaught of love. I love that he learns to laugh - that despite what his brain keeps telling him, his heart surfaces.2. I love that this whole story takes part in a circus - so unexpected. My first thought was how could this not be goofy? Instead, it is quirky. The secondary characters are strong and complete the story and not just the humans - Tater, the baby elephant and Sinjun, the tiger - play an important part in elevating the emotional impact of the story.3. This book is not overly complicated. The story is simple and it keeps the emotional development pure. It is all about the relationship.IN A NUTSHELL:I simply did not want this book to end. Ms. Phillips, can I have some more, please?

My favorite book for 2018 and I wish I could give it more stars! The forced marriage trope is, by far, my guiltiest pleasure, but it has to be done just right, in order for it to work. I loved Daisy; she was not only smart and sweet, but kind as well. I loved watching her grow; she developed such a deep strength and the quirky way she handled Alex was so true to her character. Which leads me to our leading man, Alex. As a boy, he suffered greatly from a violent and abusive uncle and as such, believed himself incapable of feeling love. I'll be honest, there were times he was so cold to Daisy that my heart hurt for her. However, slow!y but surely we got to see Daisy get under his skin and begin to defrost that frozen heart of his. This was a man with a lot of pride who didn't divulge any personal info about himself to Daisy, nor did he go quickly or quietly. I don't want to give too much away, I think it's best just to jump in and let the story unfold; but rest assured, there's a great grovel scene that will warm your heart. In the spirit of being honest, there is a certain situation where you'll have to momentarily suspend your belief and a!low the author some latitude but it's endearing and falls in line with the character's good hearted nature. I was completely and totally captivated from beginning to end.

Ya lo había leído en español, pero quiero darme la oportunidad y empezar a leer en inglés

I loved everything about this book. I loved Daisy’s personality and her interaction with Alex. I loved the setting where the story took place. I loved Daisy’s tenacity. There was a comment regarding quality issues, I certainly did not notice them. A few very minor grammar/spelling issues.

A book which will make you cry, laugh and get a feel of go and hug the heroine kinda book. Its a must read and I am going to re read again for sure.Thank you Susan Mam for this beautiful masterpiece .. So in love with all the characters... The characters and the story you created will last forever in my mind.

O livro é realmente ótimo , o romance é construído lentamente enquanto os protagonistas vão se conhecendo. Os 'pets' são um espetáculo à parte... Maravilhosos! Os personagens laterais também são entretenimento garantido. O cenário - o circo- um mundo à parte. Enfim... O livro vale a pena.

Outstanding, wonderful, romantic, sweet, emotional!!! I loved it to no end.I read this book in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down. I loved all the characters and the emotional journey they go through. Daisy is a rich girl but with a golden heart as we soon discover, forced to married Alex Markov. They could't be more different but they're good good people and find a way to adapt and live together in a small trailer while working in a circus.Beautifully written, with very angsty moments. I read the last chapter almost crying but the HEA is awesome. I wish I could read it again for new, without knowing what is going to happen.