Midnight Angel

This book is the third in the Midnight series by Lisa Marie Rice. I enjoyed this book very much. I found it to have everything I enjoy in a book, a good plot, suspense, intrigue & sex. This book may be too graphic for some.

Now, don't think I'm being tacky: Douglas considers himself ugly and I'll let you, dear reader, decide from the description of his features if he is ugly or not. Personally, I believe beauty is only skin deep and six-pack abs cover a multitude of sins :) Following "Midnight Man" and "Midnight Run," this book builds on Ms. Rice's tough guy lovers and the lucky, lucky gals who bag 'em and tag 'em. Douglas and Allegra set the sheets on fire, but there is a lot of depth to this relationship too. You just KNEW, when in one of the previous books Doug's voice was described as this beautiful bass that shocked those who heard it, he would wind up with the harpist/vocalist Allegra, who's friends with the first two ladies who got their guys. Douglas and Allegra are, so far, my favorite of these couples. I think because they share this love of music that's quite spiritual and they know what it feels like to be different. She's not always been blind, so she's still learning how to adapt to this challenge. Doug, in his unique SEAL-speak, helps her learn her surroundings. Comes in handy later in the book, but that's all the hint you'll get from me. Another tough-guy is introduced in this book to guard Allegra when Douglas is elsewhere. Douglas comes into the house and finds this guy looking dazed and he thinks "Oh boy, he's been bored out of his skull by her music." Turns out this tattoo-bearing ruffian has been charmed by music that he never would have chosen on his own. I hope he gets his own story. "Midnight Massage/Tattoo Parlor" might not sound as lyrical as the previous three stories, so I'll leave it to the capable Ms. Rice to come up with the title as well as the story this man deserves. I'm sure I join her other fans in saying: you keep writing and we'll keep reading.

I absolutely loved this story. First of all, I'm not sure exactly how long it is. I got it in PDF format (Adobe Acrobat Reader). In that format it's 187 pages, so it seems that it is more like a novella than a full length novel. It is well worth the purchase price, though. This novella is part of a trilogy which is interrelated and features some of the same characters. The first in the trilogy is Midnight Man, where we learn about Suzanne and John. The second is called Midnight Run, and it tells the story of Claire and Bud. I recommend that you read the three together, starting with Midnight Man, because the story will flow better as some of the events in the books coincide. That being said, let me tell you what the book is about. Douglas Kowalski is a big brute of a man. He's huge, he's rough looking, his nose has been broken multiple times, he has a wicked scar on his face, and he's very menacing. Not the kind of guy you'd want to meet in a dark alley. He is reluctantly forced to attend a gallery exhibit with his business partner, John, and John's lovely wife Suzanne. Kowalski feels uncomfortable in social situations because people are usually so intimidated by him that they either ignore him or are afraid of him, so going to a ritzy public affair is not high on his to-do list. While he's there, however, he hears the voice of an angel. Pure, haunting, melodic....and he is utterly spellbound by the beautiful red-haired singer Allegra. For her entire set, he simply can't take his eyes off her. Her music and her beauty entrance him. When she finishes her set Suzanne brings her out into the crowd and is forced to introduce Douglas and Allegra. At first, Douglas thinks Allegra is simply shunning him like everyone else when she won't look at him at their introduction. But he quickly realizes that she is blind. Not long after they meet, a hostage situation breaks out as a pack of thieves attempt to make off with the priceless jewels on display. Douglas and Allegra are thrown together, and their attraction is unmistakable. After the thieves are thwarted, Douglas and Allegra spend a wild and delicious night together. I won't go into any more detail about the plot than this. However, there is a villain in the story who is out to get Allegra, and Douglas must protect her from all harm as she struggles to cope with her newfound blindness (she's only been blind for a matter of months). This is a hot romance story with a little bit of suspense thrown in. Douglas and Allegra will absolutely steal your heart. While reading Midnight Angel, I felt spellbound myself--by their lovely story. Two people who for their own different reasons feel utterly alone in the world find something special with one another. I would warn you that the story is erotic in nature, so there's lots of sex. But beyond the sex, I really felt their romance was very touching. I loved reading about Douglas and Allegra. Not only that, but frankly I f

In reviewing what others have written about "Midnight Angel," I will not recount the plot, but I will add that I think the reviewer who gave it a poor review because of its format (e-book) in hope that it will be in book format is not a fair review. I personally, after rereading this book about six times, am looking forward to it being published in book form. If you like "Beauty and the Beast " books, this is one of the best! Douglas is a rough SEAL, used to women refusing even to look at him with his scarred face and broken nose. Loving opera, as well as all kinds of music, he is beyond considerate and respectful toward Allegra, a blind singer and harpist. He has the vocabulary to think about sex; however, he is bewildered and disbelieving about the intensity of his love for Allegra. Most of this book is told from his viewpoint, and because he is just about perfect, it is a pleasure to read. I can't imagine any woman not loving Douglas and this book, unless she objects to erotic novels. If you love a protective, respectful Alpha hero and a lovable heroine, you'll adore this book.

Former Navy Seal Douglas Kowalski is not a handsome man, due to a very visible facial scar Douglas knows some people believe he's down right ugly, not to mention intimidating. Douglas has just arrived in Portland to join his friend John "Midnight" Huntington's new security agency. On his first assignment he finds himself unhappily stuck at a museum showing with John and his new wife Suzanne, when he sees Allegra for the first time. Douglas is instantly struck by both her beauty and her beautiful voice. Allegra, a singer, is performing at the opening of the party and when they are finally introduced, Douglas is stunned to realize that Allegra is blind. Ever since the attack that killed her father 6 months ago, Allegra has been unable to see, but Douglas intrigues her from the moment she first hears his voice. As they begin to talk the museum is suddenly invaded by thieves and Douglas quickly takes Allegra to safety. While hiding from the thieves they become closer and when the incident is over Douglas takes Allegra home and never leaves. Douglas quickly comes to realize that he has found the woman of his dreams and Allegra knows that Douglas is all she's ever wanted. Only now that they've found each other, someone stands in the way of their happiness. Douglas has to keep Allegra safe from the man who attacked her, and who seems determined to finish the job. Has Douglas found his dream only to lose it? Midnight Angel is Book three of Lisa Marie Rice's Midnight Series and doesn't disappoint. The love scenes are so hot they melted my keyboard. Ms. Rice does an excellent job of portraying to the reader, the emotional bonding of Allegra and Douglas and capturing the suspense of Allegra's past. From the first page to the last, readers will be unable to put Midnight Angel down. Midnight Angel is a must read and a great addition to Lisa Marie Rice's Midnight Series. Melissa Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed