Gabriel's Inferno

Gabriel's Inferno, Book 1

By: Sylvain Reynard

Narrated by: John Morgan

Length: 20 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

From New York Times best-selling author Sylvain Reynard comes the first novel in the Gabriel's Inferno series, a haunting, unforgettable tale of one man’s salvation and one woman’s sensual awakening - now a film from Passionflix!

Enigmatic and sexy, Professor Gabriel Emerson is a well-respected Dante specialist by day, but by night he devotes himself to an uninhibited life of pleasure. He uses his notorious good looks and sophisticated charm to gratify his every whim, but is secretly tortured by his dark past and consumed by the profound belief that he is beyond all hope of redemption.

When the sweet and innocent Julia Mitchell enrolls as his graduate student, his attraction and mysterious connection to her not only jeopardizes his career, but sends him on a journey in which his past and his present collide.

An intriguing and sinful exploration of seduction, forbidden love, and redemption, Gabriel’s Inferno is a captivating and wildly passionate tale of one man’s escape from his own personal hell as he tries to earn the impossible - forgiveness and love.

©2012 Sylvain Reynard (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Heart Stopping ...

Would you listen to Gabriel's Inferno again? Why?

The first half of the book,the attraction between Julia and Gabriel kept me coming back to the book for more. The second half of the book was so very difficult to stop reading as I just wanted to know what came next. I love their story ... And I loved the references to Dante, the Italian, the artwork, the romance. It connect mind, body and soul. I am looking forward to listening to the next book in the series.

The classiest smutt you will ever read!

I really enjoyed this book. If you are intending to purchase this book because you are into twilight fan fiction or are looking for a 50 shades of grey spin off then you should move along, this book isn't for you. This book is a pretty intense listen. It will take through every emotion, it will make you anxious, it will make you sad and it will make you fall in love with both Julia and Gabriel. The way this book is read is lyrical, it is a beautifully written novel. It will give you flash blacks to high school Brit Lit and make you wish you had paid better attention and if you had had a teacher like Prof. Emerson maybe you would have.

There is a heavy thread of sexuality through this book but I would not classify it as erotica. There are many story lines woven together intricately and delicately and if I have one criticism of this novel I think there may have been too many tangents. I really appreciate the way the author used Dante and Beatrice to parallel and enrich the main story. I think the substance abuse issues were a little over kill and had I edited the book I would have not included them.

I encourage you to give this novel a chance. I really enjoyed the time I spent with Julia and Gabriel and Dante and Beatrice for that matter. I also enjoyed the sequel Gabriel's Rapture and I am looking forward to the third installment to be released in December.

romantico!!!!!!!!!!

What made the experience of listening to Gabriel's Inferno the most enjoyable?

Best book better than fifty shade of gray

What was one of the most memorable moments of Gabriel's Inferno?

The story, the way it made me travel the romance , it make you fall in love with Gabriel , his love

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

John Morgan bring Gabriel a live , my god bless is voice ,

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

Yes and more

Any additional comments?

Must read , it a keepers

Gabriel's Hell

What did you love best about Gabriel's Inferno?

Warning - SPOILERS! I love everything about this book except for Gabriel's, muse. She is most definitively NOT what a muse would be. Julia/Juliana/Jules/Beatrice (I'm thinking she should just be named Sybil - only she doesn't have an identity disorder)…this character is just not interesting. I think I prefer a female character that is balanced, not easily manipulated and unafraid to stand up for herself. Especially in a novel where the main male character/love interest is so domineering and dark. I found Gabriel's character development the most interesting. I would have liked to see some of the character development of the women in this story include daring personality and a bit more independence. So far, in this series, the only high point is Gabriel's story.

What three words best describe John Morgan’s voice?

Male. He does the male voices very well…the female voices seem strained. Perhaps his voice is too masculine for the sniveling, whininess of the female characters in this book.

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

No. I actually stopped listening several times. There were moments I thought I couldn't stand to hear what the main female character had to say any longer. She was boring.

Any additional comments?

I'm currently at the last few chapters…I think Gabriel and what's her name are about to consummate their relationship…and I personally don't care. Who knows, maybe I'll finish the book, maybe I won't. I'm thinking the next book in the series will improve the character development. I'll read the reviews a bit longer to see if there are any changes to the character development.

Even though it's just a fictitious character, I'm hoping when she finally gets laid, she'll become more interesting. Develop a definite sense of herself…perhaps the union between her and Gabriel will make her more interesting. There's always hope.

Wonderful!

I love this series and have read it several times. Hearing it is a totally new experience like reading it for the first time. I have the other books in the series on Audible also and can't wait to listen.

Gabriel's Inferno - A Spectacular Audiobook

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

Top 5 books I have listened to so far.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the narrator, John Morgan; he reads beautifully and brings the characters to life in the story. The way he reads is well modulated and his inflections of some of the words makes it very enjoyable!

What about John Morgan’s performance did you like?

He reads really well, with feeling and the words just flow and the characters really become actual people in your mind through the sound of his voice.

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

The Scene where Julia and Gabriel are going to be together for the first time, and how Gabriel put a lot of thought into the act before and after by making sure he had all the things he thought would need to make it a more pleasurable experience for Julia, and afterwards, so she would not feel too much pain or discomfort.

Any additional comments?

Gabriel's Inferno is a wonderful book, and it is one I will read over and over again, as it was so good, but when I listened to it, it increased the pleasure of the book even more!

Love, Love, Love this Book

Would you listen to Gabriel's Inferno again? Why?

This is a very beautiful love story. Two souls made from one. It is touching, care, sweet, loving, and everything all men should be. I loved it completely!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved that Gabriel did whatever he needed to do for Julia. he loved her so much, he would sacrifice his own future for her happiness.

What about John Morgan’s performance did you like?

John Morgan's performance was the best narrated story I've ever heard. I love his voice, his interpretation of the characters, and his ability to translate a beautiful love story. He is simply wonderful.

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

I laughed and cried hearing the book. The series is a very touching love story.

Lovely romance based off of Divine comedy

I really enjoyed this book. The story was compelling and often had me on the edge of my seat. Narration was done beautifully.

The Art of a Kiss

How can anyone write about a kiss and make you feel it down to your toes, to make your heart jump and speed with wreckless abandon like it's your first kiss? Sylvain Reynard paints Julia and Gabriel's kisses like an artist would in the most precious and passionate way. I can feel the yearning and the ache they have for each other throughout the entire story. I can't tell you how long it's been since I've read such a sensual book. It's all in the kisses. I can't imagine anyone but John Morgan narrating this book. He ownes Gabriel Emerson. I hear his voice in my dreams.

This is a must read for those who want true love.

What did you love best about Gabriel's Inferno?

This book is one of the few books I will read again and again. Normally once read I will not return to the book for a second read but this book has so much rich material to absorb that once is not enough. there something so real and spiritual about this book that it should be required reading for pre marriage counseling.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Gabriel's Inferno?

When Gabriel realizes that his adoptive mother knew he loved her and he know that God existed even though his anger and pain had driven him into hell.

Any additional comments?

Just embrace Gabriel's story.