Almost a Scot

This is the first book that I have read from Katherine Greyle, and it was all I thought it would be. The twist and turns that she weaved had me not wanting to put the book down. I had to read it in one day! This book was funny, heartwarming and very romantic! The one thing that I would like, is to see other books of Katherine Greyle with Carolly as the angel that helps people find love through time, especially since she has indicated that she has had at least 5 reincarnation. I urge readers that enjoy time travel/reincarnation romance to read this book. It won't leave you disappointed.

Though not totally sure, Carolly Hanson assumes that she must be an angel because she has been reincarnated several times into new lives. Because she feels she must be God's messenger, Carolly tries to help people in whatever reincarnation she finds herself in, but her Good Samaritan efforts are futile failures.This time Carolly lands in 1815 England where she finds her next target the aristocratic James Northram. James thinks that someone beat Carolly when she lands on Earth though it was her normal reaction when she starts a new life. Still going against his nature he offers her sanctuary. Soon James is attracted to his charming, witty, and crazy guest. He cannot believe that Carolly has no intension of using some sort of lunatic ruse to force him to marry her. Worse, James hates the parade of females she sends his way because nutcase or not his true love is the matchmaking angel that he found mysteriously in his arms.ALMOST AN ANGEL is a refreshingly unique "time travel" (loosely speaking) reincarnation romance that fans who delight in something rather different will want to read. Carolly is an interesting protagonist, a characterization of Handel's spring, as she has not yet learned why she has been reincarnated several times. James is a great counterpoint struggling to remain a brooding individual, but failing due to the optimism of the woman he cherishes. Katherine Greyle furbishes a unique take that paranormal romance readers will devour.Harriet Klausner

James, the Earl of Trayhern, has no idea what he is letting himself in for when he comes to the aid of a badly beaten young lady. Carolly is unlike anything he has ever encountered. She talks about things that have not happened yet, sings songs that are not yet written, and claims to be an angel, well a pre angel. Carolly has not earned her wings, though she has been trying for several lifetimes. He is sure she must have escaped from Bedlam. Despite this, the pre angel is able to get past the wall around his heart and to connect with the orphaned niece in his care. Then, Carolly suddenly begins to act truly mad. The memories of her current body begin to take over, superceding those of the modern woman's soul. James has come to love Carolly, and her other self Caroline, but forces on Heaven and earth both might not let him have her in any form. She may have to return to Heaven prematurely, due to murder.**** Ms. Greyle deftly combines a light Regency with a sweet ghost story, and a hint of danger. Love's transcendant and transforming power shines throughout the plot. Fans of Tina Wainscott's books will find this a treat. I look forward to the sequel. ****Reviewed by Amanda