Gabriel's Promise (Gabriel's Inferno Book 4)

Gabriel’s Promise by Sylvain Reynard Professor Gabriel O. Emerson was and always will be my FIRST book boyfriend. January 2013 I was introduced to Sylvain Reynard outstanding sensual and lyrical writing with Gabriel’s Inferno novel. Seven is a magical number, and indeed during these years SR has written unforgettable, magical stories as the “Gabriel’s Inferno Series”, “The Florentine Series”, and the standalone “The Man in the Black Suit”. With his captivating and flawless writing Sylvain Reynard is like a wizard with his wand. It is impossible not be drawn to the complex development of the characters during the plot, the unconditional love, the seeking of redemption, and always wanting to be a better person. Not to mention all the art, music and places Sylvain Reynard takes his readers. Many of these places are highlights for many of us readers, like a pilgrimage, “most se places” During these years I felt honored to have the possibility and pleasure to create some edits with quotes from SR’s different novels. When Sylvain Reynard announced that he is writing the 4th book in the Gabriel’s Inferno Series my happiness and anticipation had been on the top. Gabriel’s Promise picks up where Gabriel’s Redemption ended. We meet a very emotional Gabriel, who can’t believe his luck by being blessed with his precious title baby girl Clare. His love for Clare is limitless from the very beginning. Parenthood lifts Gabriel’s character to a higher level. It is so hard not to swoon about the ones brooding and dark Gabriel as a devoted loving father. His connection and love to his Julianne and baby Clare is a love story without limits. Seeing him as a father those first moments, days, weeks with his baby Clare you can get a picture of what family really means to this ones broken dark angel. There are some issues arising, but they are confronted in togetherness, which shows how much Gabriel and Julia relationship had cemented, had developed. They are doing things together. For me it was a great surprise to get a glimpse of a character, a hint from Sylvain Reynard other novels. It is a kind a touch of mystery, although it could create bewilderment by those readers who haven’t read SR’s other novels, but not necessarily. “Gabriel’s Promise” by Sylvain Reynard is my first novel of 2020. I’m giving this novel five stars for its emotionally intense, captivating and enthralling love story spiced with humor and Dante ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A great finale to a great series.

I was thrilled when I saw another book in the Gabriel's Inferno series. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it, to find out what our favorite Professor and his beloved were doing as new parents. But like several other reviews that I've read, I felt this book had too many open storylines that were left unresolved. The ending was so unexpected on my end, I had to go back and re-read the last chapter. Don't get me wrong, I loved the book; but I was left wondering and with questions as well. Is there going to be a 5th book? I know about the movies...but? The story takes place immediately after Julia delivers baby Clare. The Emerson's come home with their new baby ready to be a family. Gabriel is offered a once in a lifetime opportunity and wants to take it, but he refuses to leave his new family for a year to be in Scotland. Along the way the couple hit some obstacles, but nothing can keep them apart, not even an envious and bitter colleague who threatens Julia's academic future as a result. A must read!

If you’ve followed me for any length of time on social media, you already know that Sylvain Reynard is one of my favorite authors. I’ve been a devoted reader of SR’s since 2010 and my love for Prof. Gabriel O. Emerson knows no bounds. When it comes to book boyfriends, no one comes close to The Professor. So when it was announced that “Gabriel’s Promise” would be published, my excitement went into overdrive. The fourth book in this series picks up right where “Gabriel’s Redemption” left off. As a reminder, “Redemption” is a story in which The Professor seemingly has it all. But even as Gabriel and Julia navigate through their newlywed bliss, Gabriel remains convinced that his happiness is destined to be short-lived, that it could be ripped away at any moment. When his infant daughter, Clare, is born and placed in his arms for the first time at the conclusion of book three, we get a glimpse of how blessed Gabriel’s life will become by fatherhood. “Gabriel’s Promise” takes this glimpse and fully immerses us in those first precious days and weeks of new parenthood. Gabriel’s love for Clare is limitless and it’s a joy to read. The Professor dotes on his Principessa as only he can, and I took it all in with a big smile. Seeing Gabriel achieve true happiness has been a long time in the making. He is an amazing dad. Naturally, there are some complications that arise for the Emersons during this time. What’s interesting to read is how Gabriel chooses to deal with his obstacles in “Promise” compared to the earlier books. My only word of caution would be for those who haven’t yet read “The Florentine Series” or “The Man In The Black Suit.” There are elements from those books that have found their way into “Gabriel’s Promise” and might cause some mild confusion. That’s not to say that you need to read those books before diving into this one. Just be aware that some dots won’t be fully connected with this novel, and that you may want to move on to those other stories afterward. “Gabriel’s Promise” is my first read of 2020, and as usual, SR sets the storytelling bar high for my subsequent reads this year. I’m giving this novel five stars for it’s heart, humor, sexiness, and the mere existence of the dazzling Prof. Gabriel O. Emerson. (If you thought Gabriel was hot before, just wait until you spot him strolling through the Harvard campus with Clare in a fancy Swedish baby carrier.)

What can I say! We wanted more of our beloved Professor and his brown-eyed angel, and Sylvain Reynard has certainly delivered! Intelligently and flawlessly written, the words flowed beautifully from page to page. This fourth instalment in the Gabriel Series was everything and more. The story picks up from where Gabriel’s Redemption ends. Gabriel and Julia are now parents to the most precious baby daughter. There are challenges which they will face and something mysterious is going on as well. Captivating, intense and emotionally beautiful, this book will leave you wanting more. I felt that there were one or two questions left unanswered, so I am hoping that this means we will get a fifth book in the series some time in the future. To see Gabriel as a father is the most beautiful thing. Talk about swoon!! Gabriel adores his little Princess so much. He is a wonderful father, husband, passionate lover and friend, and I fell even more in love with him, if that could ever be possible. There’s a particular scene in the book where Gabriel is standing in a luxurious hotel room, contemplating what his life would be without his beloved Julianne and Clare. I may have become a little too emotional at this point. SR never fails to take my breath away with his exquisite and poetic writing. Gabriel’s Promise is another 5 star read from this brilliant author, and an absolute must read.

I've been attached to this story since the first book was published. I wish I could say I was there from the beginning, but I wasn't. But I fell for The Professor Gabriel Emerson since the very first lines and I can't bring myself to fall out of love. I just love Gabriel as a father, as a professor, as a brother, son, but mostly I love him as a husband and his undying love for Julianne and Clare, not matter what. I loved Richard's advices and some of them stuck with me. I could say I simply loved the Clarks and the Emerson. Although I would have loved to read more about Scott and Quinn, Aaron and Rachel.... even Christa! I loved every single word from this book and I wished it never ended. I could see there's a room for another book and I hope that there is, as I want to know who the hell dared to disturb their happiness, and I hope we can have another crossover between The Prince and the Emersons. Thank you, S. R for bringing back love, passion, hope and compassion.

O livro 4 é tão bom quanto os 3 primeiros, na minha opinião. Achei lindo, e me prendeu até o final. A minha única decepção é que não responde algumas perguntas a que se propõe, deixando o futuro em aberto, quase que com ganchos, e eu não sei se vai ter livro 5 pra responder isso. Mas serviu muitíssimo pra matar a saudade da trilogia e dos personagens. De fato, Julia e Gabriel são o melhor casal Sylvain Reynard.

None of SR's writing disappoints, this is no exception. The continuing saga of Gabriel and Julia is one with more twists and turns. We get to know Clare, their newborn daughter and watch as their relationship changes from new married to new parents. With development of side effects of Julia's delivery of Clare, we see the side of Gabriel the devoted Husband and now new Father more protective as ever. With the break-in of their home and dark shadows everywhere, we see Gabriel once again stop at nothing to protect what means most to him that no money could replace; his family. While I did love this story it did seem to be a bit rushed with a few dangling pieces that could weave into another book, Scotland is always a new adventure.

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