Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter Book 1)
by Nalini Singh
About this book
In a world where celestial beings rule with iron fists and vampires serve as their lethal subordinates, Elena Deveraux stands out as one of the best hunters in the Guild. She possesses a unique tracking ability that makes her indispensable, but her latest assignment is far from ordinary. She has been summoned by Raphael, a breathtakingly powerful and dangerous Archangel who demands she track down one of his own kind—a rogue archangel who has succumbed to a murderous bloodlust.
This gripping entry into the paranormal romance genre masterfully weaves together high-stakes tension and dark desire. As Elena navigates a landscape of ancient power and lethal politics, she finds herself drawn into an volatile dance with Raphael. The narrative leans heavily into the allure of the blood-bond trope, exploring the electrifying, forbidden connection that develops between a mortal hunter and an immortal god. The chemistry is as sharp as a blade, threatening to consume Elena long before the killer does.
Fans of immersive world-building and intense character-driven narratives will find this series impossible to put down. It is a masterclass in tension, blending biblical fantasy with a modern, gritty edge. If you are looking for your next obsession, step into this world where archangels play and mortals are forever changed.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B001RDCJBW
Reader Reviews
March 7, 2009
The Guild Hunter Series: Angels' Pawn (A Novella that is available in Electronic Release only, early 2009. An optional part of the Guild Hunter series, it does not need to be read before \"Angel's Blood\".) Angels' Blood (March 2009) Angels' Judgment (Must Love Hell Hounds Anthology) (September 2009) Angel's Kiss (Release date TBA) This book packs a lot of story! Lengthy, without ever getting boring, repetitive, or contrived. While angels and vampires themselves may not seem new, Nalini Singh...
January 7, 2013
Angels¡¦ Blood is the first book in the Guild Hunter series and man, oh man is it an excellent read. In all honesty, this review is the result of a re-read for me and I am OK with admitting my absolute, total and complete addiction to this series. For me, this book (and series) has it all: strong characters both major and minor, an interesting and far-reaching plot line, lots of action and intrigue and some excellent sexy scenes. What else can a girl realistically ask for in a series? Singh has...
January 18, 2011
`Angels' Blood' is the first book in Nalini Singh's paranormal `Guild Hunter' series. `Angels' Blood' came out in 2009 and has been sitting on my shelf all this time. I don't know why. I read plenty of enticing reviews of the first two books in the series, and I have enjoyed Singh's 'Psy-Changeling' series (if only Hawke's book would hurry the heck up!). But for some reason I stalled in reading her Guild Hunter series. But then the kind people over at Hachette Australia gave me an advanced copy...
December 15, 2011
Summary Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux knows she's the best--but she doesn't know if she's good enough for this job. Hired by the dangerously beautiful Archangel Raphael, a being so lethal that no mortal wants his attention, only one thing is clear--failure is not an option...even if the task is impossible. Because this time, it's not a wayward vamp she has to track. It's an archangel gone bad. The job will put Elena in the midst of a killing spree like no other...and pull her to the razor's...
March 23, 2009
In Angels Blood, a Guild Hunter Novel Archangel Raphael is a member of the Cadre of Ten. The Cadre of Ten is a group of archangels that have final say over a human's request to become a vampire. In return for getting near immortality, the made vampires give themselves over to 100 years of servitude. Elena Deveraux brings back the made vampires that feel they don't need to fulfill said contract. In short, she is a vampire hunter. Elena also has a special talent, which makes her a born hunter....
