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

Loved it

I absolutely loved it!!! I cant wait to see what is in their future and anxiously awaiting the release of the 4th book in the series.

Intense Romance with lots of twists

Where does Gabriel's Rapture rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is a good listen, ranks up there with Bared to You an Reflected in You

Who was your favorite character and why?

Julia was my favourite character because she showed determination an loyalty to her soul mate even during rough times.

Which scene was your favorite?

Not sure - the reunion betwween Julia and Gabriel

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

when Gabriel left Julia

Emotional

This one had me crying. The heart stopping love making, the heart break, the ending, will have me coming back to this book series again and again. John Michael Morgan is one of the best narrators I've ever heard. He IS Gabriel Emerson. I could listen to him forever.

Gabriel is such a loving, sexy husband.

Very well written, story but a background knowledge of literature would make the story more understandable.

Good book, needs another narrator.

really need a female to read the Julia parts. with just the gentleman narrative it sounds like he's "making fun" of the Julia parts.

fantastic character development

loved book two! We learn more about each character and the narration was perfect. I can't wait to listen to the final book to see how Gabriel and Julianne's story ends!

I hope there is a third....

Where does Gabriel's Rapture rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The top of the list....a repeated listening.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Gabriel is all about pleasing his lady....

What about John Morgan’s performance did you like?

Loved it....it made the book! Would not be the same without him!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A love story every younger sister has lived....

Any additional comments?

Make sure and read the first book...Gabriel's Inferno.

I am so in love with Gabriel!!

I had my doubts that this book could be as good as the first, but Sylvain Reynard did not dissappoint!!! I simply did not want this book to end; and I cannot wait for the third book!!

The narrater, John Morgan is absolutely wonderful. Between the beautiful love story and his sexy voice, I was mesmerized!!! This is one book that I will definitely listen to many times.

Still in love!

After reading the first book, I couldn’t wait long to jump into this one. I had to find out what happened next! Chances are if you’ve gotten this far you already feel the same way.

Overall I LOVE this storyline! It’s very emotionally intense, and I found myself fully caught up in the characters’ lives. Yes, you can pick out some exaggerated elements in any romance, but there are also a lot of things here that ring true.

But that said, I didn’t find this book to be quite as good as the first for a couple reasons. I’m going to be a vague to avoid spoilers, but these are the reasons why.

The biggest reason is that this book uses one of my least favorite conflicts for a romantic plotline. It’s one that would be absurdly easy to clear up in real life, so it always feels like a cop-out on the author’s part. Yes, the circumstances around said cop-out fit the plot, but it would have been so easy to resolve quickly! It was aggravating and silly.

Secondly, one character has a bit of a spiritual awakening during this book. If you take a step back it fits very well with the idea of Dante and Beatrice’s story gently riding in the shadows. But honestly I found that part a bit slow and still too connected to the aforementioned aggravating avoidable conflict. I think I was supposed to be impressed with this person’s healing and letting go of the past, but instead I kept seeing hints of how this person was switching their self-absorption toward a different focus. Hey, I never said these were perfect people! ;)

But like I said, overall I love these books. Kinda makes me want to run out and get a master's degree! This book comes to a very full conclusion, but if there were more I’d get them right way, especially if they used the same narrator – this guy is great!

Can never get enough of The Professor!

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

Yes - Gabriel and Julia's story get's deeper and more intense (if that was even possible) and you get to know them better. Their story is not over and if you have experienced Gabriel's Inferno, you MUST experience Gabriel's Rapture.

What other book might you compare Gabriel's Rapture to and why?

There is no comparison in my opinion. Sylvain's writing, the style, the plot, the characters - I've never experienced books like this. They're very distinctive.

Which character – as performed by John Morgan – was your favorite?

Still The Professor. I will always hear John's voice as Gabriel. And I'm glad for that.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both. The humor is understated and witty but the pain is raw and real and vivid. You feel every emotion with Gabriel and Julia.

Any additional comments?

You must read/listen to these books. That is all. :-)