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Sweet Sacrifice: The Soul Mate Tree Book 9 Paperback – December 28, 2017

by L.D. Rose (Author)

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Former Navy SEAL Sebastian "Bash" Lockard died in Afghanistan after leaping on a grenade to save his comrades. Little did he know his act of heroism would grant him a ticket into Heaven's elite army as one of the few and powerful Archangels. Struggling with his new existence, Bash still retains his human memories, leaving behind a wife he loves with all of his heart. Although he's forbidden to see her, he can't resist her lure, or the mortal desires he harbors for her.

As a young widow and nurse, Irene Lockard still mourns her husband two years after his untimely death. His absence is everywhere, and when her best friend weds, she hits an emotional rock bottom. As if summoned from the skies above, Sebastian appears before her, and they share an unforgettable night. But when he once again vanishes, she wonders if she's truly gone mad with grief.

The only way Sebastian can remain with Irene is if he makes the ultimate sacrifice. But will she overcome her fear of losing him again to another war?

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*Third Place Winner in the 2018 Kathryn Hayes "When Sparks Fly" Contest for Paranormal/Sci-Fi/Fantasy Romance sponsored by RWA-NYC**First Runner-Up in the Paranormal Romance category of the 2018 Raven Awards sponsored by Uncaged Book Reviews*
PRAISE FOR SWEET SACRIFICE:
"Bash is the kind of hero readers will fall in love with--he is selfless to a fault, courageous and brave." - InD'Tale Magazine
"L.D. Rose is a new author for me and WOW. She did such an amazing job of blending all the elements of romance.The author kept me wanting to read more and more until my poor eyes just stopped focusing. We have a WINNER with Sweet Sacrifice." - Night Owl Reviews, TOP PICK

"Goodness, this story was amazing! Bash and Irene were insanely hot together and their chemistry, both physically and emotionally was off-the-charts." - Natalie The Biblioholic
"A riveting paranormal that will latch onto your heart. The pacing swept me off my feet, the characters left me feeling raw and undone, and the writing flows effortlessly while bringing the heat and the heart. - Michaelene, The Librarian's Corner

"The feels y'all, the feels is what you will get, and a lot of it! L.D. Rose will expertly reel you in and make you love the characters that she creates. I seriously love this world." - Aleen, The Lampshade Reader
"Are you holding out for a hero, "that guy" that loves true? Wings or not, Bash is pretty sigh worthy and his story is romantic bliss." - Dianne, Tome Tender
"This story sent me on a whirlwind of emotions, definitely had me falling!" - Hannah's Beautiful Fantasy

"I loved, loved, loved that this was a story about a couple who were married and that their love for each other survive even through that degree of separation. Just thinking about it is getting me teary eyed. Then there is the amount of sacrifice that Bash was willing to endure - epic romantic gesture. Epic!" - Amy, The Genre Minx

About the Author

L.D. Rose is a neurotic physician by day, crazed writer by night, and all around wannabe superhero. She writes award-winning dark paranormal fiction and she's a PAN member of the RWA and FF&P. She currently lives in Rhode Island with her studly hubby, her hyperactive Boxer, and her two devious cats.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Soul Mate Publishing (December 28, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 182 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1682915107
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1682915103
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.39 x 7.99 inches

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L.D. Rose is a neurotic physician by day, crazed writer by night, and all around wannabe superhero. She writes award-winning dark paranormal fiction and she's a PAN member of the RWA and FF&P. She currently lives in Rhode Island with her studly hubby, her hyperactive Boxer, and her two devious cats.

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Donna M

What would you be willing to sacrifice for love...?

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017

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L.D.Rose has outdone herself again. That is quite an accomplishment because she is an amazingly talented writer. I was pulled into her world with her Senary Series and was addicted from the start. I wasn't sure what this book would be like but if she writes it I'll read it! ( Yes she's that good) This book is a stand alone but I truly wish it was a series because I didn't want it to end. The characters felt like friends and I didn't want to say goodbye. To read a book by this author is to be totally immersed in her world. I'm not going to give away too much of the story as I want you to enjoy reading it as much as I did.

What would you be willing to sacrifice for love? This is a story about two soul mates Bash and Irene that presents that very question. Bash is a navy Seal who dies a heroic but untimely death. Irene his wife now left a widow is a nurse, used to saving other people. Can she save herself from the despair left by the death of her soul mate? Will the powers that be make an exception for Bash who has been fighting battles for the angels? Lets not forget,. everything comes with a price..

This is a paranormal romance packed with action, emotion and intrigue. This author has mastered the art of grabbing the reader and having them emotionally invested almost immediately.From the moment I started reading this book I was captivated by the story. I couldn't put it down . This author has an incredible gift for writing a story with such vivid imagery and intensity that she has you feeling as if you are seeing it all unfold cinematically right before your eyes. The exceptionally well written characters come alive on the pages. The emotions are written so descriptively that you can not differentiate between your own feelings and that of the characters. The story was paced perfectly, and the author keeps the scenes interesting with attention-grabbing scenarios and a few twists that keep you turning the pages as fast as you can, yet not wanting it to end.

This is by far one of the best books I've read in a long time. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good story packed with emotion and excitement. L.D.Rose has quickly become one of my favorite authors and with each book she just keeps raising the bar. I can't wait to see what she does next. This is a 5 Star read all the way!

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tina

Good Book

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2017

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I enjoyed this book. Kept me intrigued, I was disappointed that there wasn't more involvement of the tree as in the other Soul Mate Tree books. The tree didn't seem to have any part in the story in helping the characters find their soul mates.

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Crickett

Makes me want a guardian angel all of my own

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2017

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Y’all, if you are in the mood for an emotional book, jam packed with action and angels (yes, angels), then look no further because Sweet Sacrifice is the one for you.

I had the honor to beta read this for the author a while back and I fell in love with it then. I couldn’t wait to read this again, to be honest. I mean, come on! A war hero who died and became an angel. What can be a better protagonist than that?

Speaking of which...

If you are on lookout for a new book boyfriend who can also moonlight as a guardian angel, may I present to you Sebastian? I’m pretty sure that I can share him with you...

Heaven is not all that it seems and Bash is recruited by the angels we all grew up knowing. There is a constant war on earth unbeknownst to humans and Bash and his fellow angels must fight to keep humanity safe.

I just loved this premise. The book starts out with fast paced action (in a zoo, no less) and a world building that makes it seem so real. The infusion of dark paranormal aspects like demons, amp up the volume and made me all the more invested in the cause that Bash was fighting for. Page after page I was kept on my toes because I seriously wanted to know what would happen next. When Irene is introduced, I felt so sad for her. Bash was her husband and she can’t let go of the past. The feels y’all, the feels is what you will get, and a lot of it. L.D. Rose will expertly reel you in and make you love the characters that she creates.

Also, there’s that lovely bit of forbidden romance, because really, an angel can’t be involved with a human, right? But it’s when I finally realized how the title of the book incorporated with the story, was when it clinched it for me. I seriously love this world.

The dialogue and great friendship between Bash and fellow angel Gabriel, does not make it all about glorious angels and their glorious wings (Which I would love to touch btw LOL), but the fact that angels do have their problems too, in their own gritty world of fighting.

Despite this being listed as Soul Mate Tree #9, this does read as a standalone. The other books in this series are different stories by different authors. But I could totally go for more angels in the future.. .

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Robin G

Somewhat healthier version of Twilight

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024

I receive this book for free. This does not impact my review in any shape or form.

Sweet Sacrifice: The Soulmate Tree by L.D Rose, is a paranormal romance about a man who, despite heaven and hell threatening to tear him apart, tries to return to his soulmate. Sebastian “Bash” Lockard was a former dead SEAL turned archangel who is tasked with fighting the demons on earth to save human souls. After one too many (almost) screw ups, he and Gabriel decide to visit a human wedding, where he runs into his ex-wife, Irene. What starts off as a spicy reunion turns into something more serious when he realizes he needs to choose where his true loyalties lie; Irene, or the Archangels in Heaven.

Bash and Irene are so cute together. Even if they make such bone headed decisions together, to the point where they’d actually put each other in danger. I was a little dumbstruck when Bash decided to protect Irene by dropping by her house and, you know, having sex with her when it would’ve been better to protect her from afar. The woman thought she was crazy, and Sebastian coming into her life (initially) was not making things easier.

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