Review: 4 1/2 stars for Forever and Ever, Amen
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2013
As the angelic hero, Cass, would say, "Four and a half Hoo-wees" for Liv Rancourt's Forever and Ever, Amen.Molly, a 42-year old single mom of two teenagers has a strange encounter with a demon who marks her in the form of a hickey. She now has to face and conquer the three things that scare her the most or lose her soul. Molly faces her challenges with humor and real human emotion.Cass, the handsome angel trying to work his way into the celestial choir, is assigned to help her. At first he pops up in her mirrors, TV screens and microwave doors and then in a somewhat solid form.What I loved about this book was the unconventional wisdom, thinking and actions of the characters Ms. Rancourt has created.Molly is quite calm and understanding when her daughter announces she's dating a vampire, Vincent. When he is the only other one that can see or feel Cass, a odd solidarity forms between them.Cass is by no means like any angel I've read before and that what makes this paranormal romance unique and fun. It was well written with a diverse cast of characters and a plot that hasn't been done over and over again.It's billed as a sweet romance and the sexual tension is great. While I prefer much more sizzle in my romances it didn't take away from my pure enjoyment of the story. The climax and ending came up fast. I wish it had been a bit more gradual as I wanted to spend more time with Molly, Cass and the whole crew.Having read many of Liv Rancourt's short stories and novellas, I'm a fan of her writing. I can't wait to see what next paranormal adventure she'll take us on.