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A Beginner's Guide to Ghosts, Fallen Angels, and Other Afterlifers: Demonic Disasters and Afterlife Adventures, Book 4

Name: A Beginner's Guide to Ghosts, Fallen Angels, and Other Afterlifers: Demonic Disasters and Afterlife Adventures, Book 4
Rating: 4.6 (1405 reviews)
Author: Shannon Mae
ISBN: B0G1P4Z26Y

by Shannon Mae

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About this book

Cassius

Cass has always had the sight. Although his official job may be to run his coffee shop, in reality, he deals with grumpy ghosts, troublesome demons, uptight angels, and all sorts of paranormal issues. When the archangel Gabriel gives him a message that he has to help a gray angel, it's just par for the course for Cassius. But who could predict that Kushiel would be the brightest soul Cassius had ever met, even if the angel can't see that about himself? Cassius is determined not just to save the afterlife (and possibly the entire universe), but also to save one very sexy angel (who just might be his soulmate) along the way.

Kushiel

Kushiel's work is his life, and if angels shun him and he feels like he never quite fits in with demons, at least he has the souls he redeems. That is, until someone steals his entire purpose in the afterlife. Some vague clues from a demon seer send him straight into Cass's coffee shop, where he learns some surprises about afterlife rules. With a little help from Cass, Kushiel is sure they can solve the mystery, especially since the coffee shop owner is the kindest, sweetest, sexiest human he's ever met. Now if only he could figure out how to respond to all the compliments Cass keeps sending his way, because surely someone as wonderful as Cassius couldn't be interested in a gray angel.

Tags: Kushiel is hurting, and Cass is happy to offer comfort and compliments; afterlife rules are more complicated than angels or demons knew; Aunt Ro keeps trying to not-so-subtly send messages through flowers; Cass runs into demons, angels, ghosts, a sea monster, and a hellhound; messages from seers and through oracles are annoyingly mysterious; Kushiel likes being told what to do, and Cass likes taking charge; Kushiel will finally get his own happily-ever-after (Cass will make sure of it).

A Beginner's Guide to Ghosts, Fallen Angels, and Other Afterlifers can be enjoyed as a standalone. However, it is best listened to after A Beginner's Guide to Revenge, Chaos, and Other Absurd Escapades, since Mike and Ari do pop up in this book.

Contains a bonus novella, "A Beginner's Guide to Christmas Miracles".

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0G1P4Z26Y

Reader Reviews

Best of a Fantastic Series

July 4, 2024

Far from being just a romance series about demons and angels, the demonic disasters and afterlife adventures books are fantastic fantasy novels with a heavy dose of soulmates, some spice, and a healthy amount of plot. The characterization is on point (I love almost all the characters, whether they be angels, demons, or mortals). I love the world building and the over arching plot in this series, and the way they connect by having characters from the previous novels wander in and out of other...

My favorite from the series so far!

June 29, 2024

Being along for the journey for this newish author has been awesome, and Cass & Kushiel’s book is my new favorite. The characters are great and there’s a few laughs, but there’s a bit of emotion in this one and you really feel for Kushiel on his journey. The steam in this one is tempered with passion and feels, and it really works for this story. You also get more invested in the overarching plot in the series and book hangover because you really want to know what’s gonna happen to “who” next! )

Fun

January 31, 2025

This was such a fun read! Very heart warming. Lots of laughs and hot times too. Can't wait for more adventures in Paradise Falls )

the gray Angel finally gets his HEA!

July 6, 2024

I loved this book sooooo much! I’ve been wondering about Kushiel since he first made an appearance, and I’m so glad he finally got his happy ending! He struggled so much being the only angel in hell, and it was so sad how he was always in pain and felt like he didn’t belong. Cass helping him manage that and just seeing how bright he really is and accepting him made me so happy because Kushiel deserved to be seen and loved. And Cass was adorable! I loved his sass and his snark, and his aunt was...

💜💜💜💜

July 23, 2025

This was my favorite of this series 💜 I have loved Kushiel since he was first introduced and going to reread the Hellhound series now that I know why he always took walks in the forest 💜 great series and looking forward to reading the next book when it becomes available )