Angel Gets Her Wings by Kat Duarte

Summary

Angel Martinez-O'Reilly's plans aren't those of a typical down-to-earth holiday traveler. In fact, she's a cherub-in-training who must complete her naughty-and-nice list by Christmas morning to get promoted to full-fledged angel.

On flight 781 flying from New York to Chicago, she has her hands full. Eugene, the computer genius, needs a boost of sexual confidence so he'll propose to his true love. Jeanie, the heart-breaking stewardess bitch, is due for a dose of her own medicine. Sean Conlan, the handsome English pilot whose heart was Jeanie-stomped, is the most deserving of anyone to have a Merry Christmas.

Her list is growing instead of shrinking while Celeste, her heavenly supervisor, keeps popping in to remind her that time is running out. The real problem is Sean. Feelings for him have Angel's heart-strings tied up in a fancy bow. Love just might tempt her to put the harp lessons on hold.

Excerpt

"Merry Christmas, friend," she said and rose on tiptoe to plant a soft, sweet kiss on his lips.

He put his strong hands on her shoulders and seemed undecided on whether to move her away or pull her into an embrace.

She had every intention of letting him think this through at his own pace, but didn't know how much longer she could wait. The sweater and jeans he'd donned hugged his sculpted frame, and she'd challenge anyone to even try to figure out if he looked best in a uniform or his casual attire. There was just no choosing; he was perfect in both. The combination of his pale blue sweater and his hazel eyes made her think of sea glass and sand, of waves lulling her to sleep, softening the edges of any anxious thought. She might be the cherub in training, but he was definitely her angel tonight.

 

Review

Reviewed by Melissa Bradley at Static Multimedia



Rating - 3 of 4 starts

It's Christmas Eve and cherub-in-waiting, or rather seraphim wannabe, Angel Martinez O'Reilly, has her work cut out for her. She's got to get through the remainder of her "Nice" list in order to be promoted and the pressure is mounting. Her final case is computer geek virgin, Eugene Freeman, who needs to get laid so he'll gain the inner confidence to propose to his sweetie. A plane doesn't exactly have a lot of options. Enter Stewardess Jeanie, top resident on Angel's "Naughty" list.

Seizing an opportunity to take care of two things at once, Angel arranges for Eugene to join the Mile High Club with Jeanie then have the geek leave the stewardess hanging. A great comeuppance for Jeanie's constant mistreatment of men. Quite unexpectedly, Angel encounters the captain of the plane, Sean Conlon, who just happens to be Jeanie's latest train wreck and about to spend Christmas Eve all alone. Not if Angel can help it. In spite of the risk to her heavenly career, Angel adds Sean to her list and proceeds to give him a magical Christmas Eve that helps set him on the course for a very bright future.

This was a sweet and sassy tale that is just perfect for the holiday season. It was wickedly hilarious, at times poignant, but always right on. It never grew maudlin or overly sappy which is what many holiday stories tend to do. Ms. Duarte has a unique and clever style readers will love.