Title: Gabriel’s Inferno (Gabriel’s Inferno Series Book #1)
Author: Sylvain Reynard
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Enigmatic and sexy, Professor Gabriel Emerson is a well respected Dante specialist by day, but by night he devotes himself to an uninhibited life of pleasure. He uses his notorious good looks and sophisticated charm to gratify his every whim, but is secretly tortured by his dark past and consumed by the profound belief that he is beyond all hope of redemption.
When the sweet and innocent Julia Mitchell enrolls as his graduate student, his attraction and mysterious connection to her not only jeopardizes his career, but sends him on a journey in which his past and his present collide.
An intriguing and sinful exploration of seduction, forbidden love and redemption, “Gabriel’s Inferno” is a captivating and wildly passionate tale of one man’s escape from his own personal hell as he tries to earn the impossible…forgiveness and love.
Title: Gabriel’s Rapture (Gabriel’s Inferno Series Book #2)
Author: Sylvain Reynard
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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.
Title: Gabriel’s Redemption (Gabriel’s Inferno Series Book #3) Author: Sylvain Reynard Genre: Contemporary Romance
Professor Gabriel Emerson has left his position at the University of Toronto to embark on a new life with his beloved Julianne. Together, he’s confident that they can face any challenge. And he’s eager to become a father.
But Julianne’s graduate program threatens Gabriel’s plans, as the pressures of being a student become all consuming. When she is given the honor of presenting an academic lecture at Oxford, Gabriel is forced to confront her about the subject of her presentation – research that conflicts with his own. And in Oxford, several individuals from their past appear, including an old nemesis intent on humiliating Julia and exposing one of Gabriel’s darkest secrets.
In an effort to confront his remaining demons, Gabriel begins a quest to discover more about his biological parents, beginning a chain of events that has startling repercussions for himself, Julianne, and his hope of having a family.
Title: Gabriel’s Promise (Gabriel’s Inferno Series Book #4)
Author: Sylvain Reynard
Genre: Contemporary Romance
New York Times bestselling author Sylvain Reynard returns with the fourth installment of the beloved Gabriel’s Inferno series. When Gabriel and Julia Emerson first lay eyes on their newborn daughter, Clare, they realize life as they know it will never be the same. Gabriel has vowed to be a good father when he suddenly receives an invitation to give a series of lectures in Edinburgh, Scotland—an opportunity of high prestige—but that would mean leaving his wife and child in Boston. Hesitant to bring it up, he keeps the opportunity from Julia as long as he can, not knowing she has a secret of her own. When a frightening situation arises that threatens their new family, both parents must make sacrifices. With the family in danger, the looming question remains: Will Gabriel pursue his lectureship in Edinburgh, leaving Julia and Clare vulnerable in Boston, or will he abandon the chance of a lifetime in order to ensure his family’s safety?
Gabriel has written a few Love Notes in the past – want to check them out? See what he wrote for Julianne in 2014, 2019, 2020 and 2021!
Gabriel has big plans for Julianne…
Keep reading to see the full Love Note!
My Dearest Julianne,
You’re very clever, my love, but I found where you keep your secrets. Just after Christmas I went looking for something and found a box you’d labelled “Taxes.” Surprised our tax returns were hidden in our closet rather than in the filing cabinet, I opened it. There, neatly arranged and tied with red ribbons were stacks of letters.
Forgive me, but I looked at them. They were all penned by me and addressed to you. The earliest was from many years ago, when you were my student in Toronto.
I was humbled. You seemed to have kept everything – every note, card, and letter. Just as I was placing them back in the box, I spied a photograph. In it, you were standing on the beach in Belize, wearing a large, floppy hat and a small, purple bikini. You were laughing from behind your sunglasses and holding a mango.
I wondered why the photo was hidden until I read what I’d written on the back …
It’s time to return to Belize.
Aaron and Rachel will be arriving shortly to take care of Clare while you and I fly to Belize City. I’ve arranged for us to stay at the same resort in the same accommodation. Our private beach and a basket of mangos await.
Clothing will be optional.
Happy Valentine’s Day, darling. I’m looking forward to a week spent with you in my arms.
All my love,
Gabriel.
I’m interested in the way literature can help us explore aspects of the human condition – particularly suffering, sex, love, faith, and redemption. My favourite stories are those in which a character takes a journey, either a physical journey to a new and exciting place, or a personal journey in which he or she learns something about himself/herself.
I’m also interested in how aesthetic elements such as art, architecture, and music can be used to tell a story or to illuminate the traits of a particular character. In my writing, I combine all of these elements with the themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the transformative power of goodness.
I try to use my platform as an author to raise awareness about the following charities: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation, WorldVision, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, and Covenant House. For more information, see my Twitter account or my website.
Jan Wade says
Oh Gabriel, Julia will love reliving those days with you in Belize. I hope we get to hear some of the details. Clare will be in good hands.
Thank you for another sigh-worthy love note, Sylvain Reynard! I look forward to these every Valentine’s Day. ❤️
Karen Komarinski says
Thank you simply beautiful
Naniella Ospal says
Oh that was so heartwarming that you mentioned about Clare 😘 but I’m holding myself not to rush again to Promise now still I’m fingercrossing 🤞🤞🤞 there’ll be another novel after Promise 😍🤩
Debbie Parziale says
It’s wonderful to see that Gabriel and Julianne haven’t lost their ‘spark’!I am sure their Valentine’s Day will be as delicious and delightful as ever.
Forever grateful for these little snippets each year from you SR!
Teresa says
So much love from Gabriel ♥
Thank you, SR ♥
Thank you, truestorybookblog ♥
Lisa Donaldson says
Thank you SR! 💕
Alayna aka blklablady says
So sweet (big sigh). I’ve loved your outtakes SR, and now that I know about the love notes I will look forward to them each year. I LOVE how you write and never tire of re-reads! Happy Valentine’s Day to you..🙂❤
Pily Benítez says
What a beautiful letter! This year I would like to have Gabriel as my Valentine ❤️
Laina Gruver says
Mr Mitchell from the Temptation series by Ella Frank 💜
Jessica says
Perfectly stated Gabriel! Making new memories in old places
Mindie Thomas says
Once again, Professor Emerson has managed to leave is in awe of his love for Julianna.
Thank you SR, for sharing their lives and love with us.
MJ Fryer says
Le swoon…
Cathy says
Ahhh… the romance lives on (and I’m hoping that Gabriel’s and Julia’s love story will live on , as well)!!
Thank you!!
Kim D says
I absolutely love this movie and books. Gabriel’s words are always so beautiful and hopeful. They fill your heart with love. I hope the series continues if not I think it would be devastating.