Covet

A Novel of the Fallen Angels, Book 1

By: J. R. Ward

Narrated by: Eric G. Dove

Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

Redemption isn't a word Jim Heron knows much about - his specialty is revenge, and to him, sin is all relative. But everything changes when he becomes a fallen angel and is charged with saving the souls of seven people from the seven deadly sins.

Vin diPietro long ago sold his soul to his business, and he's good with that - until fate intervenes in the form of a tough-talking Harley-riding, self-professed savior. But then he meets a woman who will make him question his destiny, his sanity, and his heart - and he has to work with a fallen angel to win her over and redeem his own soul.

©2009 J. R. Ward (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

A Great Experience

I am new to audio books since I just lost most of my vision recently. This was wonderful! I love J R Ward's other series (BDB). I am sure that I am going to love this one too. The narrator Eric Dove brought the characters to life and made the story most enjoyable. Thank you for making a way to still =njoy books when you can no longer read.

A step above the rest...

I am a huge fantasy and sci-fi reader/listener. I tend to think of novels which fall under the romance category as my junk food or reality tv...ya know, the light stuff you don’t need to think much through. Usually books considered “romance” don’t have the best character development nor go too deeply into world building etc. Ward however, is actually a great writer who does an outstanding job of fleshing out all of the above. I go through phases where I almost forget about her and listen/read to a few other romance writers. When I return to one of Ward’s books I remember once again how mediocre other romance novelists are in comparison. These books are absolutely worth the credit! If you like BDB, you’ll for sure love this series as well😌

Professional performance of a dynamite story

What? Life after the Black Dagger Brotherhood and Jim Frangione? Well, it happened. I read the kindle version first and struggled a little to adjust to another story and cast of characters tangential to BDB universe in Caldie. Setting the scene of the new story seemed a little awkward but quickly JRW slid into her best story-telling mode and I was happy! This multi-layered story, like BDB, only begins with this first installment, and each following book expands and deepens the background and the characters who show up in each one. Thank the Scribe Virgin JRW is soon publishing another BDB, and I pray to Dog that there is lots more to follow in the Fallen Angels saga.

I approached the audible version of Covet wondering who could possibly follow Jim Frangione's enormous talent for voicing each of the Brothers and their sometimes annoying shellans. Eric Dove excellently fills the bill for a new story, new voices. I like Jim Heron's cocky southern drawl, and Devina's deceptive sweet-young-thing persona is chilling. This, like Jim Frangione's delivery, is a performance of a book, not just a reading. As it should be, JR Ward's universe deserves the best!

I stayed with it to the end

I stayed with it to the end, but I'm a bit ashamed to say so. Lots of improbable overcharged sex and crazy fantasy religious/demonic interactions. If you're looking for escapism, this one will do it.

J. R. Ward

I sincerely appreciate a good story and I've never been let down. Kudos! I didn't know what to think about a story with angels with a sexy love story mixed in but it was done very tastefully and left me rooting for the kick ass avenger on the side of angels.

Different than BDB

AND that is a good thing. If I wanted another BDB novel I would have just waited until the next book came out. I really like male readers and was not disappointed by Eric Dove's performance. The storyline is very different from anything else I have ever read. I have read a lot of mystery, traditional romance and paranormal romance, and some sci-fi. This story line is intriguing to me and nobody writes sex scenes quite like J.R. Ward. Can't wait to listen to the other two novels!

Not for me

Can I just say - I LOVE J.R. Ward??!! Unfortunately Covet was not for me. Give me more of the Black Dagger Brotherhood anyday but this 7 deadly sins Caldwell spin-off left me feeling like I needed to go to confession or risk the fate of the world!

Great all around!

Wonderfully well developed story-line draws you in and keeps you hanging on to every word. Great characters involve you intimately from the very beginning to the very last. An exemplary work.

Thought I would like this as much as the BDB

well, it was not even close. In fact, could not get through it. wish I adored it - was not worth my credit but had to find out.

Awesome

I fully enjoyed this story, was hoping it would be just as edgy as the Black Dagger Brotherhood series but its angels so I guess it was ok.