Possession

A Novel of the Fallen Angels

By: J. R. Ward

Narrated by: Eric Dove

Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward explores what really happens when good and evil toy with humanity in her new novel of the Fallen Angels, as the salvation of a doomed soul depends once again on a crossroads....

When Cait Douglass resolves to get over her broken heart, throw off her inhibitions, and start really living, she's unprepared for the two sensual men who cross her path. Torn between them, she doesn't know which to choose - or what kind of dire consequences could follow.

Jim Heron, fallen angel and reluctant savior, is ahead in the war, but he puts everything at risk when he seeks to make a deal with the devil - literally. As yet another soul is unwittingly caught in the battle between him and the demon Devina, his fixation on an innocent trapped in Hell threatens to sidetrack him from his sacred duty....

Can good still prevail if true love makes a savior weak? And will a woman's future be the key, or the curse, for all of humanity? Only time, and hearts, will tell.

©2013 J.R. Ward (P)2013 Penguin Audio

The War is heating up....

I feel like I've been waiting on this FOREVER! And it was so...bittersweet to be back w/ Jim and the gang in this one. No deets from me, but I'll just say this wasn't my favorite Angel book so far ~ I finished this book worried about Jim, not fully satisfied w/ love story, and felt like it REALLY ended on an abrupt note. Yup, I get it ~ it'll keep us coming back for more. But like w/ the BDB this one just wasn't as satisfying for me as they used to be. Davina was even a little dissapointing in this one, seems like she's softening up ~ or is just so distracted by her obsession w/ Jim that's she's losing focus on the War.

The narration was EXCELLENT! I adore the way Eric Dove does Jim, AD, and in this case Duke.

What a RIDE!!! J.R. Ward rocks!!!

Well folks this book does not disappoint!!! So if you haven't started the Fallen Angels series...GET TO IT. YOU'RE MISSING OUT!!! Lol.

Use of Profanity

I love love love these books...but...I could really do without about a third of the profanity. There are waaay too many GDs used. I have a mouth to rival any sailor on any day, so it's not that I'm offended by general use of profanity, but it's a bit too much too often. It sometimes takes me away from the story because all I can think about is the fact that very very few people actually speak that way 24/7.

Loved It!!!!

It had a couple of parts that were complete groaners. But I overlooked them because JR nicely moved the story along had a nice little/huge (all depends on your opinion) cliffhanger. Looking forward to listening to the next in the series Immortal. I gave 5 stars but you might find the groaner spots a little much and give it 4 stars. I was able to get over them quickly hence the 5 stars. And remember this is a romance too so if you are not up to guy reading mid to heavy sex scenes I wouldn't recommend it. Funny story...I was listening to this book in the car with all the windows down and sunroof open and while sitting at a red stpp light, I looked over and a Grandpa aged man was listening to a graphic sex scene with his mouth hanging open. Now I live in a very conservative mid-south state and when he noticed that I noticed he said "Young lady (btw I am 50 😋) how dare you play graphic x rated porn...shame on you." My response "Out of respect for my elders I won't say everything I am thinking and will say 'yes, it was a bit too loud but I am an adult and there is nothing shameful about sex.' " His mouth dropped down again and he started to say something else but the light switched to the green arrow. I drove away while I am laughing enthusiastically. 🤣

Unimpressed

What did you like best about Possession? What did you like least?

I'm not sure why the story seemed so bland but it's possible that the author was writing Lover at Last, a novel from the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, while she was writing this book. The story was "eh" at best but the narrator always does a great performance.

Would you be willing to try another book from J.R. Ward? Why or why not?

Yes, historically she's put out very good books and one mediocre novel doesn't erase her very good ones.

What about Eric Dove’s performance did you like?

This narrator is phenomenal. Even when he performs a woman's voice I end up laughing or having some other reaction.

What would have made this romance irresistible?

There really weren't that many encounters between the main characters in this novel. I would have really appreciated more details to the plot of the story. Only then would more love encounters between the two main characters been warranted.

First Time!

Where does Possession rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is my first time listening to an audiobook and I was completely blown away! I'm already familiar with the author and I love JR Ward so the story was great and that was no surprise. The narrator was a-maz-ing! I didn't know if I was going to like listening to someone else tell the story but he did a terrific job of acting out the different characters and pulling me into the story. I will definitely listen to another audiobook by Eric Dove! Loved IT!!!

Great

Holy Smokes! The Warden had done it again. What a wonderful book this was. There was one moment that I felt like I was truly Sissy, crying for her loss.

IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CALLED OBSESSION

Poor Jim has lost the plot and is obsessed with Sissy which endangers not only the unfortunate soul in need of guidance but also the ongoing good v evil battle and I wanted to shout at him "for God's sake (literally) get back in the game man". However, in the end, something dire happens that really shakes him up then he realises his judgement was at fault and that, thankfully, brings him back.

Jim's relationship with Sissy, and her life, consumes a lot of the plot so this isn't as action-packed as previous books but it's still a very enjoyable well-written addition with the usual snappy, quick and funny dialogue that JRW excels at.

Cait suddenly has the choice of two handsome men - GB who's a sexy singer and Duke who's an even sexier Bouncer (ahhh decisions, decisions, decisions) and you're kept guessing just who the soul that needs saving is until the very end. Cait does have a very sexy time with one of her admirers but the whole dilemma is 'will she choose the right one?' because they've all been left without any 'heavenly' guidance for too long.

Devina makes some sneaky appearances but she doesn't really bring havoc and destruction like we know she can and she seems to have mellowed a bit but what she does meddle in has some nasty consequences.

Worth a credit? If you're following the FA Series then this is, of course, a must, if you're a fan of JRW then this is a must and, if you're a paranormal romance lover and haven't yet listened to any of these books yet, then this series is a must.... so it's a YES from me.

Great, as usual

I have read/listened to all of this author's paranormal books & one of her contemporary romances. She never fails, IMO, when it comes to her paranormal books, and this one is no different. You don't have to have read previous Fallen Angels books to enjoy this one, but it's a treat to see the progression of things and then, at the end, to began the anxious process of waiting for the next installment. And the ending prepares the listener well to look forward to the next Fallen Angels book and to wonder when it will end. It can't be much longer unless there's a wrench thrown in the heavenly plan. You have to read the books to know what I mean.
The book has sex in it, but it's not explicit, doesn't use explicit language, and is not gratuitous. And sexual tension and innuendos are also present. But, for some people's taste, it might be too much. So be warned. My opinion is based on comparisons to erotica and books that walk a fine line b/c I listen to plenty of both, as well as general romances. I would place the level of sex herein with sex in some of the romances by Lisa Kleypas, Stephanie Laurens (historical romance), Linda Howard or Sandra Brown.
The book makes total sense. You don't have to suspend complete disbelief--other than buying the paranormal presence in the form of angels & demons--to get it. There is nice suspense as well as romance throughout. And there are no slow times or dull moments, though it's not pulse-pounding either. It's just GOOD through and through. And you don't foresee everything, which is nice, and there's a bit of a surprise near the end, which changes things a bit. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the h acts dumbly during the harrowing incident with her H near the end of the story. It's plausible but dumb. And the narrator is good, but the male voices tend to run together and hard to distinguish sometimes. But he has several to portray. And it doesn't detract from the listen.
Fans of this author will continue to be fans if you listen to his book, and newbies will, likely, jump on board the J.R. Ward fan wagon, the J.R. Ward paranormal fan wagon, that is. Enjoy.

5 STARS x INFINITY!!!

This book was absolutely incredible! This series has been one stellar book after another. Excellent narration, riveting storyline, and some twists and turns that will make you sit up and seriously pay attention! Bravo, bravo, bravo! Credit worthy and then some!