Gabriel's Rapture

Gabriel's Inferno, Book 2

By: Sylvain Reynard

Narrated by: John Morgan

Length: 14 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

National best-selling author Sylvain Reynard continues the story of Gabriel and Julia, two lovers bound together by their darkest desires.

But those very desires may destroy them....

Professor Gabriel Emerson has embarked on a passionate, yet clandestine affair with his former student, Julia Mitchell. Sequestered on a romantic holiday in Italy, he tutors her in the sensual delights of the body and the raptures of sex.

But when they return, their happiness is threatened by conspiring students, academic politics, and a jealous ex-lover. When Gabriel is confronted by the university administration, will he succumb to Dante’s fate? Or will he fight to keep Julia, his Beatrice, forever?

In Gabriel’s Rapture, the brilliant sequel to the wildly successful debut novel Gabriel’s Inferno, Sylvain Reynard weaves an exquisite love story that will touch the listener’s mind, body, and soul, forever.

©2012 Sylvain Reynard (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Great story but

This is really a good series but the SEX is PG at BEST
I REALLY HATE WHEN BOOKS ARE ADVERTISED AS EROTICA AND ARE NOT. I have read YOUNg ADULT BOOKS with more SEX.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR DIRTY, SEXY, F*cking this book series is not for you

If you are looking for an interesting and sweet love story with some angst then this s is your book.

No Comparison to 50 Shades

I think that there is no real comparison between 50 Shades and Gabriel. I loved 50 Shades and I really like Gabriel and Julian's Story as well. These books are not as intense as I thought they would be but still a really great story.

I loved the digital and the audio

However, I wish there could have been a female narrator. The narrator sounds like a Trany. No offense to Tranys... It just kills the mood. But overall it was fantastic!

Pure Passion!

A love story does not get any better! You will love this passionate love story. It is worth 2 plus credits.

6+ stars

This series should be required reading for every man... and woman: incite into couples (mis)communication and the steamy romantic scenes are very well written and totally relatable!

good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

excellent book

I can't stop myself from going over and over Sylvain Reynard Gabriel's books and movies again and again, it's very disappointing that I didn't like his other books, I'm not into vampires and all that kind of fiction. I hope there is a book #5, really looking forward to.

Brilliant sequel!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I am, every chance I got!

What did you like best about this story?

I thought that Gabriel's Inferno was excellent, but the sequel, Gabriel's Rapture is absolutely fantastic!!! Usually the first book in a series is the best, well not is this case. Sylvain Reynard is growing as a writer and this book proves that. To be honest, I didn't know what to expect when I begun reading it. I did have some questions left unanswered from GI, but for me the end was complete and wasn't asking for more. Again, like the first book, you'll find the author's knowledge and taste in literature, art, music and food amazing and exquisite. Reading this book makes you want to book the next flight to Italy, sniff Aramis/Agent Provocateur, taste the food, drink Chianti, listen to the playlist etc. (yes, guilty I've done a few of those things)
The story starts exactly where GI had left of. I don't want to reveal too much, I will only say that Julia will surprise you. The way she endures the agony of separation is remarkable and shows how strong she really is. I was touched by the way that Julianne and Gabriel's relationship blooms and the real soul mates emerge. The author takes us into a journey of redemption, forgiveness, sensuality, unconditional love and pure happiness. This novel was heart wrenching and deeply emotional, but well worth it in the end. At times I felt like my soul was crying along with my eyes, and other times I felt euphoric, my heart swelling with joy. It's such a beautiful story that I could read times and times again.

This is now my all time favorite book. It left a deep imprint on my soul. I can't wait to see what Sylvain Reynard has in store for book Gabriel's Redemption, the last one in the series. Knowing him, it will definitely be astonishing.
Thank you, Sylvain Reynard for writing and sharing such a beautiful masterpiece. And for having Jhon Morgan reading it.

My favourite quote: "Everyone wants to know where evil comes from and why the world is riddled with it. Why doesn't anyone ask where goodness comes from? Human beings have a tremendous capacity for cruelty. Why is there any goodness at all?"

Good Read

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I like the storyline.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Julia, she was innocent and wild at the same time

Which scene was your favorite?

When Julia grabbed her laptop and ran out of the house.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Dragged on a LOT, but eventually got a sweet story

I was told to read these books as a follow up from 50 and Bared to You...it wasn't, so if that is what you are looking for move on. The first 8 hours of this book could have been summed up in about 20 minutes, I have no idea why it dragged on for SOOO long, but once it got going it was a sweet love story, and the performance was done well.