Watchers Origins

Angel Cursed

When you spend centuries wishing for death, the last thing you expect to find is a reason to live.

Bound to the mortal realm, a cursed fallen angel's wish for death takes on new meaning when a mage on the run lands, bleeding and bare, at his front door.

2-hour novelette. Read it now for free.

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18+ Content warning: This book contains mature themes, including captivity, references to forced marriage, violence, implied SA, and explicit romantic scenes. It is intended for adult readers.

Angel Cursed is an insta-love romance short story meant to give you a taste of my writing style and spice level and to help you decide if you'd like to dive further into my books.

Ines Gray | Fantasy & Paranormal Romance Author

"I like it when you scream my name, little mage. I want to hear it again."

The Tropes

Do you love a brooding immortal burdened with a curse that isolates and drives internal conflict?

Craving fated mates, healing hands, and immortal angst?

Ready to root for a heroine who must outwit her captor and harness awakening powers to break free?

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The Story

Fallen angel Elias Kokabel is cursed to walk the Earth for centuries after committing the ultimate sin—fathering a half-human son. Sent to Earth with his angelic brethren, they all served as Watchers. Tasked with observing humankind, they were ordered not to interfere. One by one, each angel fell, including Elias. Now cursed by the gods and tethered to the earthly realm, he serves his penance, roaming Earth with no purpose. In 1781, he finds himself wishing for the one thing he cannot have—death. Until one night, Gladys Whitlock, a mage on the run, appears on his doorstep, bleeding and bare. And for the first time in centuries, she gives Elias something new to wish for—the death of another. If you crave forbidden romance, cursed brooding immortals with touch-her-and-die vibes, and heat that scorches the pages, then Angel Cursed will set your soul on fire. Get it for free now by choosing one of the two formats.

Praise for Angel Cursed

"I really, really love the scenes where they're fantasizing about each other or there's danger lurking ..."

Stacey, ebook reader

"I loved it! I liked the entire book! Especially at the end when they were helping [redacted - no spoilers!]"

Jessica, ebook reader

"I appreciate that [Gladys] is the hero of her own story despite the fact that she’s not the most powerful character. Love and determination save the day, and I am such a sucker for those types of endings!"

Alyssa, beta reader

"The romance, the adventure of it all. The spice was just right."

Patrice, audiobook

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ISBN: 979-8-9991264-4-3, Wicked Quill Publishing, July 26, 2024, St. Louis, MO, FIC027030 FICTION/ROMANCE/FANTASY; FIC027310 FICTION/ROMANCE/PARANORMAL/SHIFTERS; FIC027440 FICTION/ROMANCE/PARANORMAL/WITCHES

FAQs for Angel Cursed

1. Should I start with Angel Cursed? Yes, especially if you love a prequel. But you don't have to start with it. Elias and Gladys are introduced gradually in the Watchers and Warriors Series. You can always come back to this free read at any time.

3. Can you name some comp titles? Yep. Here's three: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (2005). Like Angel Cursed, this is a foundational paranormal romance featuring a powerful male supernatural being (vampire vs. fallen angel), a heroine discovering her powers/heritage, fated-mate dynamics, explicit sexual content, and dark paranormal worldbuilding. Both establish long-running series with ensemble casts and interconnected storylines. The tone, pacing, and emphasis on loyalty within a found family align perfectly. Kingdom of the Wicked by Keri Maniscalco (2020). Both feature a powerful heroine with magical abilities (metal-wielding mage vs. witch), a fated-mate connection with a morally ambiguous supernatural male, dark paranormal romance with explicit content, and elaborate worldbuilding. Themes of captivity-related trauma, revenge, and supernatural politics parallel Angel Cursed. Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross (2023). Both Angel Cursed and Divine Rivals feature paranormal intrigue involving divine/angelic forces, fated-mate connections building through intimate communication, and a slow-burn romance against high-stakes paranormal conflict. The epistolary/intimate communication element in Divine Rivals mirrors Elias and Gladys's vulnerable conversations revealing secrets. Both feature heroines who are intelligent, capable, and central to resolving larger paranormal conspiracies.

2. Do all of your books end with cliffhangers? Yes. I love them. But none will be as intense as the first book in the Watchers and Warriors series. I'm a sucker for HEAs, and I promise you'll get them. Most cliffhangers simply leave you eager to dive into the next book.

Ines Gray

Ines writes high-stakes fantasy romance. Her stories feature fierce heroines, tortured love interests, and the realization that found families are worth fighting for. Click on her photo to learn more.