Name: Gabriel's Rapture
ISBN: 9781742538389

Sylvain Reynard

Bestselling author Sylvain Reynard continues the story of Gabriel and Julia, two lovers bound together by their darkest desires. But those very desires may destroy them . . . Professor Gabriel Emerson has embarked on a passionate, yet clandestine affair with his former student Julia Mitchell. Sequestered on a romantic holiday in Italy, he tutors her in the sensual delights of the body and the raptures of sex. But when they return, their happiness is threatened by conspiring students, academic politics, and a jealous ex-lover. When Gabriel is confronted by the university administration, will he succumb to Dante's fate? Or will he fight to keep Julia, his Beatrice, forever? In Gabriel's Rapture, the brilliant sequel to the wildly successful debut novel, Gabriel's Inferno, Sylvain Reynard weaves an exquisite love story that will touch the reader's mind, body, and soul, forever. He tutors her in the sensual delights of the body and the raptures of sex . . .

Gabriel's Rapture

Anna Ureta

The saying goes, “If you love something, you’ll sacrifice anything to protect it”.
 The love Gabriel Emerson has for his Beatrice is probably more than any woman could possibly bear. In the second instalment of the Gabriel’s Inferno series we are shown how far Gabriel is willing to go to protect the love of his life. Now that he’s found her he’d do anything to keep her, but in order to protect her he has to sacrifice everything for her future, even if that means losing her forever. A great love story isn’t just about the romance, the passion, and the sex. A great love story comes from the journey, the trials and tests, and everything after their happily ever after. It doesn’t end when lovers find each other. It can only end when there is no more love between the two, and between Gabriel and Julianne there’s more than enough for the both of them.
 
The semester is over and now Professor Gabriel Emerson is free to date his former student, Julianne Mitchell. Their winter holidays begin with a quick trip to Italy where Gabriel is set to give a lecture. Their relationship couldn’t be going any better, but even thousands of miles away one slip of the tongue is all that’s needed to force their happiness to spiral out of control. Word of the relationship has gotten out to the faculty and now threatens both Gabriel’s teaching position and Julia’s academic future. Julia wishes to remain united and to stand together with him to prove the love between them is true, but Gabriel has other plans. Will he choose Julia, or will he choose to save her?
 
This series just gets better and better with each book.
 It’s reasonable to hope that sequels and series are consistent all the way through. After the praise I sang after reading Gabriel’s Inferno I wasn’t entirely sure the rest of the trilogy would live up my standards. Renard and Emerson both surprised me with their intensity, eloquence and determination. I don’t think I’ve read another series as beautiful and as electrifying as this one. It really does deserve all my praise.
 
As if Gabriel Emerson couldn’t be any more perfect, he throws away everything he’s worked for in order to protect the woman he loves the most – a decision that I doubt was easy to make. Gabriel’s done everything he can to be worthy of Julia, even if she believes she’s not worthy of him. He showers her with love and affection, praise and support, and puts her happiness and her well-being before anything else. Gabriel is an ALPHA-MAN, but he also knows what’s important – the HAPPINESS OF HIS WOMAN.

He lowered his face so their noses were inches apart. “And you are beautiful. Every part of you is a masterpiece, from the top of your head to the tip of your toes. You’re Botticelli’s Venus and Beatrice. Do you have any idea how much I adore you? You captured my heart when I first saw you, when you were seventeen.”
 
The way to a woman’s heart is using the right words, selflessness, and romance. Gabriel exhibits all these things which is why he’s made women all over the world SWOON with just a mention of him. He knows how to talk, he knows how to treat his woman and he knows how to woo her. Of course the money is a really big help too but it isn’t everything.
 
Julia’s role in the series continues to be quite substantial despite the fact they have found each other. When their happiness comes into question by means of jealous ex-girlfriends, former students, and faculty, she’s the one that wants to stand on a roof and scream that she loves Gabriel – a surprise gesture considering Julia’s tendency to quiet behaviour at times. No matter what it’s her who wants to keep fighting, but in the end Gabriel is the one who makes the decision.
 
There is a lot of conflict between the couple in this novel, but with conflict comes the recovery and recovery that will make them stronger than ever. As in Gabriel’s Inferno, the end of the novel seemed a little rushed, with the chapters being much shorter and not as descriptive and detailed as all the others. My guess is that this is done on purpose, because the main focus of the story is on Julianne and Gabriel. Without the two of them together things don’t need to be as detailed. Obviously there is a chunk of the book where the two characters are in the middle of a conflict and Gabriel is off trying to repent while Julia tries to let him go after the ‘mistakes’ he decided to make in terms of their relationship.
 
“Some men have what I call chivalry syndrome – they want to protect their woman as if they were absolutely helpless. And this might be romantic and exciting for a time, but eventually reality will set in and it will become stifling and patronizing. When one partner does all the protecting and the other does all the receiving, it’s unhealthy.
 “Of course, some women have the feminine equivalent of chivalry syndrome – wounded duck attachment. They seek out men who are bad boys or broken and afflicted and attempt to fix them.”
 
All and all, Gabriel’s Rapture was a beautiful follow up to the ever continuing love story between Gabriel and Julia. Although I’ll never understand why in some cases he’ll call her Beatrice, in others Julia and in others Julianne. The Gabriel’s Inferno series has certainly earned its place as one of my most highly recommended novels. I can’t wait to see what’s in store in the third and final book in the trilogy Gabriel’s Redemption. I’m sure it’s going to be a masterpiece.
 
4.5/5 Hearts of Love
 
P. S.
 I think I’m going to put “Meet Sylvain Renard” on my bucket list of things to do before I die :D

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Gabriel's Rapture is the second book in the infamous Gabriel's inferno series by Sylvain Reynard. I have to say after the previous book which really set the tone and stage for this couple I was even more intrigued by Gabriel and Julia and was itching for more of them and seeing where this adventure would take them especially considering the "forbidden" level of their relationship and I knew that we would see so much complexity come into play into this book although I still say 12 dollars is steep for a ebook to be honest. But I blame the publisher more than the author on that. 



So to begin, Gabriel's Rapture pretty much takes off after the first book ends, Gabriel and Julia are in the process of really delving deeper into what their relationship is capable of, and they have just had (in the last scene in the first book had sex for the first time) and so we see the intensity of their chemistry and the fun playfulness they are capable of in bed and I was so down with it. This is where we really see Julia shines so beautifully. Its such a new experience for her, but she takes it all in and embraces the sensuality that she is capable of. But we do have a threat on the horizon for these two, they make a bitter enemy and what happens to them is so heartbreaking at times. You just know they are fighting to keep their futures and their relationship but of course, its never that easy is it? But like one would expect in a romance novel, Gabriel and Julia weather the storm and even though there is some trust that needs to be rebuilt. they find their way through it...



  

  Love is doing a kindness for someone else, not expecting to receive anything in return
  




Gabriel's Rapture is a story I really couldn't put down and it felt so nice to really immerse myself in such a decadent read such as this one here. I know that this trope is NOT going to be everyone's "cup of tea" and quite frankly this type of relationship "Professor and Student" is not my favorite or one I look for in romance because of its forbidden nature and how as a society we view this type of interaction. But Sylvain Reynard has done such a splendid job in the power dynamics here. And its the type of tone in the relationship that really captivates the reader and you lose sight of the forbidden and feel the intensity and focus of the depth of feeling that this pair has for each other. Its really quite beautiful seeing them explore deeper what their relationship is capable of. 



  

  She is not my equal; she is my better. She is my sticky little leaf
  




Gabriel and Julia are really tested in this book though, so its not an easy story at times especially once you get halfway through the book, whew, it surely gets pretty intense. You really have no clue what is going to happen to them. And yes they are pushed to their limits here, but you see what strength both Gabriel and Julia have and even though it gets bad for them, their love does win in the end and seeing them find their HEA through all that they face, is the icing on top. I really felt for both of them and what their enemies put them through here and all the parties that are against them, but they find some allies to that support them when they least expect it. I didn't know what to expect with this story or even comprehend the levels that this author goes to in her way of pushing her pair to their limits, but I definitely enjoyed the ride of it all. 



Overall I found Gabriel's Rapture to be a stunning potrayal of intimacy, artistry, adversity and desire. Its a story that will push the boundaries of love in such a phenomenal way ...you will be on tinder hooks waiting for their next adventure!

Thais Souza Passos

I cried, I screamed, I punched a wall with my bare hands... it's so breathtaking, so overwhelming, and also so perfect the way that Gabriel venerates Julia, and loves her, and adore her. Thank you, Sylvain Reynard, for the most emotional ride evah <3

Magda Silva

2.5 stars

Dear lord, this took me forever. The middle of the book is just unberable and damn I love the end. Gabriel on this one is pure agony