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Charley Davidson #1.5
For I Have Sinned
Darynda Jones revisits the sexy, suspenseful world of supernatural shenanigans she created in her Grave series with For I Have Sinned. In this Charley Davidson story, Charley helps a woman find out how she died and gives her the closure she needs to pass through to the other side.
78 pages, ebook
First published July 12, 2011
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About the author
Darynda Jones
53 books16.4k followersNYTimes and USA Today Bestselling Author Darynda Jones has won numerous awards for her work, including a prestigious RITA, a Golden Heart, and a Daphne du Maurier, and her books have been translated into 17 languages. As a born storyteller, Darynda grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, certain they went away the better for it. She penned the international bestselling Charley Davidson series and is currently working on several beloved projects, most notably the Sunshine Vicram Mystery Series with St. Martin's Press and the Betwixt and Between Series of paranormal women's fiction. She lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys.
Click here to read one of the more popular short stories by Darynda called The Monster:
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She can be found at http://www.daryndajones.com
Click here to read one of the more popular short stories by Darynda called The Monster:
https://theneverneath.com/2018/02/02/...
She can be found at http://www.daryndajones.com
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November 12, 2018
Sad but sweet
A sad but sweet, short story.
I do feel like I missed something between Charley and Reyes between book 1 and this Novella. Hopefully it will get explained in book 2.
A sad but sweet, short story.
I do feel like I missed something between Charley and Reyes between book 1 and this Novella. Hopefully it will get explained in book 2.
October 12, 2011
I think it's cruel and unfair that this author is so damn talented:)) Seriously, Darynda can do no wrong!
September 29, 2014
A quick and an entertaining read
For I have Sinned is a short novella about a woman who had died. The woman has no memory of her past and Charley Davidson aka the Grim Reaper helps the woman find out about her death. It was a little bit touching to read about the woman's death.
This novella also helps us view Charley from a deceased person's point of view which I found very interesting. Charley is the same as ever; beautiful, kind and cocky. And of course, she's glowing. Mr. Enigma aka Reyes popped in and out of this book and from the dead woman's point of view I enjoyed reading about Charley and Reyes together. It was different and really sweet :)
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My Charley Davidson reviews:
First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1)
Second Grave on the left (Charley Davidson, #2)
Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson, #3)
For I have Sinned (Charley Davidson, #3.5)
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet (Charley Davidson, #4)
For I have Sinned is a short novella about a woman who had died. The woman has no memory of her past and Charley Davidson aka the Grim Reaper helps the woman find out about her death. It was a little bit touching to read about the woman's death.
This novella also helps us view Charley from a deceased person's point of view which I found very interesting. Charley is the same as ever; beautiful, kind and cocky. And of course, she's glowing. Mr. Enigma aka Reyes popped in and out of this book and from the dead woman's point of view I enjoyed reading about Charley and Reyes together. It was different and really sweet :)
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My Charley Davidson reviews:
First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1)
Second Grave on the left (Charley Davidson, #2)
Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson, #3)
For I have Sinned (Charley Davidson, #3.5)
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet (Charley Davidson, #4)
July 10, 2023
Read: January, 2018
Reread: July, 2023
It was interesting to read how Charlie looks to a dead person. Short, sweet and touching.
And Reyes wishing Charlie was the sweetest thing.
"Happy birthday, beautiful"
Reread: July, 2023
It was interesting to read how Charlie looks to a dead person. Short, sweet and touching.
And Reyes wishing Charlie was the sweetest thing.
"Happy birthday, beautiful"
November 13, 2018
This is a sad but sweet little story that showed me a different side to Reyes as well as Charley. Very, very short but I’d hate to advice anyone to skip it due to its content. Just too everything.
Other POV - not H/h
Safe
Triggers
Other POV - not H/h
Safe
Triggers
February 16, 2024
Entertaining relationship listening. 🎶🎵
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account a stand alone Charley Davidson story.
A newly dead young woman shows up at Charley Davidson apartment. Now the adventure begins, who is she? When did she die? Charley Davidson finds all the answers!
I would recommend this novella and author to readers of fantasy family novels. 2024
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account a stand alone Charley Davidson story.
A newly dead young woman shows up at Charley Davidson apartment. Now the adventure begins, who is she? When did she die? Charley Davidson finds all the answers!
I would recommend this novella and author to readers of fantasy family novels. 2024
June 12, 2020
Charlie's sleep is interrupted as usual by someone who is dead. She is tasked with finding out what happened. We have appearances from Mr. Wong and Reyes, but sadly no Cookie. She is mentioned, but she doesn't show up.
This was a quick investigative read. A nice in between story. You could skip it and go straight to book 2, but it's fun and interesting. It's very sad with a hopeful slant.
This was a quick investigative read. A nice in between story. You could skip it and go straight to book 2, but it's fun and interesting. It's very sad with a hopeful slant.
March 10, 2024
2024 reread, my god, this couple never misses
2020 second reread of the year!
Also, I saw how she hoped with all her heart that Reyes loved her. Just a little. Just enough to keep her going day in and day out.
I WILL ALWAYS BE IN LOVE WITH CHARLEY AND REYES, DON'T @ ME.
I love these two so much.
2020 second reread of the year!
Also, I saw how she hoped with all her heart that Reyes loved her. Just a little. Just enough to keep her going day in and day out.
I WILL ALWAYS BE IN LOVE WITH CHARLEY AND REYES, DON'T @ ME.
He stepped closer and smiled down at Melody. “Happy birthday, beautiful.”
Charley’s grin widened and she whispered, “Isn’t she?”
“She is, but I was talking to you.”
Charley gasped and leveled a curious stare on him. “Oh, my gosh, it is my birthday. How did you know?”
He shook his head. “I was there, remember?”
“Right,” she whispered. Then she stared at him. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. Now I’ll leave you alone.” Tipping an invisible hat at me, he said, “Congratulations.”
I love these two so much.
July 23, 2013
OH MY GOODNESS!!!
I actually cried at this novel - what a fantastic short story from an outside point of view... We see Charley here as her true self and what she does for the person that needs her help... a wonderful heart wrenching story - beautiful!!!
I actually cried at this novel - what a fantastic short story from an outside point of view... We see Charley here as her true self and what she does for the person that needs her help... a wonderful heart wrenching story - beautiful!!!
December 5, 2018
***** 4.5 Stars *****
A short and sweet story about Charley Davidson helping a woman find closure.
It's funny, cute, and heart warming. Love it! This story is more enjoyable to read if you've read the first book in the series.
A short and sweet story about Charley Davidson helping a woman find closure.
It's funny, cute, and heart warming. Love it! This story is more enjoyable to read if you've read the first book in the series.
October 12, 2024
A more fitting title for this short story would have been "The Gift of Life". The title it has is nothing to do with this wonderful, sad, sweet story. The story is told from the perspective of the woman who died, and I was in tears at the end and in awe of the marvelous gift she gave.
May 21, 2019
So this is a fun little short story told from the perspective of a dead person instead of Charley. That was a bit confusing for me at first, but once I got my head straight it was a really interesting perspective!
This is absolutely not a necessary story for the series, and as long as you've read book 1 this could probably be read at any point after that. I'm glad I took the time for this one -- at just 32 pages it's not a huge investment :)
This is absolutely not a necessary story for the series, and as long as you've read book 1 this could probably be read at any point after that. I'm glad I took the time for this one -- at just 32 pages it's not a huge investment :)
February 24, 2013
It was really interesting getting to view Charley's world through the eyes of a ghost. We get to see how she sees Charley and feels about her, how Charley's house appears and we even get another opinion of Reyes.
Seeing how Charley operated through another person's viewpoint was wonderful and even though it's a short...and sad story, I enjoyed how it ended.
I loved that Reyes was in the story especially with how things ended in the first book. I can't wait to read more about him!
Seeing how Charley operated through another person's viewpoint was wonderful and even though it's a short...and sad story, I enjoyed how it ended.
I loved that Reyes was in the story especially with how things ended in the first book. I can't wait to read more about him!
July 6, 2016
A short read in which I loved every minute! I am so glad I picked these books up mid-series; the wait to read the next book would've been torturous! I loved how the story was told in the ghost's POV, trying to figure out who she was and why she died. And of course, we have Charley and Reyes bantering throughout. Oh, and I forgot about Mr. Wong. LOL. It was short, but so worth the read.
July 19, 2016
Un relato breve que nos sirve como curiosidad para saber cómo se ven las cosas desde el otro lado, especialmente cómo se ve a Charley y a Reyes
May 11, 2017
An okay short story where you get to see Charley (and Reyes) through a dead woman's eyes.
January 27, 2012
Darynda Jones put out this free little novella to share with her fans on the Heroes & Heartbreakers website. It gives us the story of a recently deceased woman who is drawn to Charley. Unlike the novels, which are told by Charley in the first person, the novella is told from the perspective of the ghost. I liked this, because it gives us an outside perspective on Charley, herself.
There's not a lot going on here, but there is a little bit of Reyes in the story and a peek inside Charley's psyche where he is concerned. You certainly don't have to read this one to enjoy and understand the series, but it is a little something extra for fans. It's labeled as book 1.5 in the series. But it was written after book 3 and references an event in that book. I suggest reading it after Third Grave Dead Ahead. Almost 4 stars.
There's not a lot going on here, but there is a little bit of Reyes in the story and a peek inside Charley's psyche where he is concerned. You certainly don't have to read this one to enjoy and understand the series, but it is a little something extra for fans. It's labeled as book 1.5 in the series. But it was written after book 3 and references an event in that book. I suggest reading it after Third Grave Dead Ahead. Almost 4 stars.
August 21, 2011
I have very mixed feelings about this story. It was undeniably touching, yet put forward a point of view that bothers me. It was interesting to see Charley's "grim reaper" job from the other side, though.
This has spoilers for First Grave on the Right, and probably won't be very interesting if you haven't read that anyway.
This has spoilers for First Grave on the Right, and probably won't be very interesting if you haven't read that anyway.
November 24, 2017
A short and sweet little addition to the series. To get a look at Charley from the POV of one of „her“ ghosts was a great idea.
November 15, 2015
Very short story from the perspective of a ghost... very great perspective on how the ghosts see our crazy Charley.
Also, very nice peak into Reyes's powers that are beyond kicking ass and protecting his 'light'.
Also, very nice peak into Reyes's powers that are beyond kicking ass and protecting his 'light'.
September 5, 2018
História curta com a perspectiva de uma fantasma querendo entender como morreu. Um pouco triste. Não sei exatamente o que adicionou para a série em si, mas ao menos deu pra ter uma noção de como os mortos enxergam a Charley.
November 30, 2019
Actual rating is 2.75 stars
It was enjoyable and fun as always. The case she was working on was touching and heartbreaking for me. It was also a good bridge to the second book. However, for a novella, a lot from this book was forgettable.
Will still continue with the series.
It was enjoyable and fun as always. The case she was working on was touching and heartbreaking for me. It was also a good bridge to the second book. However, for a novella, a lot from this book was forgettable.
Will still continue with the series.
January 9, 2019
With it being a short story it was good. It has Charley's wit and her compassion. I liked how she was able to find what she was looking for quickly and able to help another pass on.
January 15, 2013
This is a short story that fits between book 1 and 2. Being OCD I had to read these books in sequence, so I gave in and bought this one for my kindle. Less than $1. Bargain....or so I thought.
There is nothing to this short story. I think I finished it in 20 minutes and that was with distractions. I knew it was a short story going into it, but I didn't realise it was a SHORT story. It is a bit misleading as you are clicking away on your kindle so you get the impression the story is actually long, but then the story finished around 30% in and you get three snippets from the books in the series for the other 70%. Oh you sly marketers out there. You basically conned me in to paying for what should have been free advertising. One point for you.
All that whinging aside (just saying I could have used that money for a really cheap and nasty takeaway coffee) this book does not value add. Firstly, it is told from the perspective of someone who needs to cross over. I found this switch in perspective really difficult as I only finished book 1 about 30 minutes before I started this story so the "I" confused me. I kept expecting the I to refer to Charley and not the ghost. This may just be my limited brain power though and the rest of the world may cope with this just fine. Secondly, it was a bland story and I actually think the cheap and nasty coffee may have given me longer lasting memories.
I would skip this one unless you are a pathetic "I must read everything in order" type (I feel your pain!) or unless you are an obsessive fan of Ms Jones (with stalker tendencies).
There is nothing to this short story. I think I finished it in 20 minutes and that was with distractions. I knew it was a short story going into it, but I didn't realise it was a SHORT story. It is a bit misleading as you are clicking away on your kindle so you get the impression the story is actually long, but then the story finished around 30% in and you get three snippets from the books in the series for the other 70%. Oh you sly marketers out there. You basically conned me in to paying for what should have been free advertising. One point for you.
All that whinging aside (just saying I could have used that money for a really cheap and nasty takeaway coffee) this book does not value add. Firstly, it is told from the perspective of someone who needs to cross over. I found this switch in perspective really difficult as I only finished book 1 about 30 minutes before I started this story so the "I" confused me. I kept expecting the I to refer to Charley and not the ghost. This may just be my limited brain power though and the rest of the world may cope with this just fine. Secondly, it was a bland story and I actually think the cheap and nasty coffee may have given me longer lasting memories.
I would skip this one unless you are a pathetic "I must read everything in order" type (I feel your pain!) or unless you are an obsessive fan of Ms Jones (with stalker tendencies).
July 13, 2016
Ay, ¿va a ser todo así? ¿con ese aire de lectura ligera que termina tocándote la fibra y rompiéndote un poco el corazón? Me ha encantado leer el POV de alguien que ve a Charlie como nosotros no podemos, te da una nueva perspectiva sobre su carácter muy importante. Es algo que intuyes leyendo algunas cosas del primer libro pero creo que necesitaba más tiempo para llegar a ellas por mi misma. Después de esta novela corta adoro un poco más a Charlie no solo por todo lo que hace por los demás, sino por cómo ha elegido vivir a pesar de los palos que se ha llevado, siempre con la cabeza alta. Me muero de ganas de ir descubriendo todas sus capas en los siguientes libros y sobre todo de ver su lado más vulnerable, pero no quiero que deje de ser así ♡
Mi corazón ha empezado a dar saltitos cuando ha aparecido Reyes, no lo esperaba para nada. La química de estos dos es pfffffffff. Sus escenas siempre me saben a poco. Esto tiene pinta de epic otp, con la dosis de dolor que a mi me gusta.
The small and cunningly placed defense mechanisms she incorporated to keep those around her at arm’s length, all because she simply knew too much about betrayal and loss and death.
Mi corazón ha empezado a dar saltitos cuando ha aparecido Reyes, no lo esperaba para nada. La química de estos dos es pfffffffff. Sus escenas siempre me saben a poco. Esto tiene pinta de epic otp, con la dosis de dolor que a mi me gusta.
Also, I saw how she hoped with all her heart that Reyes loved her. Just a little. Just enough to keep her going day in and day out.
August 1, 2016
A woman appears in Charley's apartment very early in the morning with a nightgown and bunny slippers and of course she is dead because Charley is The Grim Reaper. She does not know who she is or how she has died but she thinks she may have been pregnant! Charley none to happy she is woken up in the middle of the night, gets over it pretty quickly and jumps out of bed because hey that's the life of The Grim Reaper. She sets out to track down who the mystery woman is and what has happened to her and to help her pass over.
This was just a short novella from the Charley Davidson series, but it was really powerful and I loved it. I also liked that Reyes made a quick appearance even though he wasn't really involved in the story, keeps you guessing where they are headed. I give this a 4.5 and the only complaint I have and why I didn't give it a 5 was that it wasn't long enough! I wanted more!
This was just a short novella from the Charley Davidson series, but it was really powerful and I loved it. I also liked that Reyes made a quick appearance even though he wasn't really involved in the story, keeps you guessing where they are headed. I give this a 4.5 and the only complaint I have and why I didn't give it a 5 was that it wasn't long enough! I wanted more!
April 2, 2016
A funny little dip into Charley Davidson world but one not necessary for the overall plot of the books. Still I like to read series in chronological order when possible so I read this one before starting Second Grave on the Left. I liked the fact that we get to see the dead's perspective on Charley. Her readiness to help every soul that comes to her is endearing and I particularly enjoyed the way she brushed Reyes off to help this ghost girl with no memory of what has transpired. The story went in a way I didn't expect and finding that both Charley and Reyes are fascinated by babies was a bit creepy (for some reason a Grim Reaper and Son of Satan watching a bunch of newborns made me cringe). If you're looking for a quick and fun urban-fantasy fix you should pick this one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 22, 2011
When I got this on my reader I saw it was 68 pages so I thought ok a good little novella but no, it actually only has about 30 pages with excerpt of the other 3 books in the series. So it's an uber quick read.
We go through the other side, well not THE other side… of the fence being in Jo Anne's point of view. A recently deceased young woman who's found her way to Charley and trying to figure out just why and how she died. It was interesting to see the ghost and passing over experience and what it's like for them to deal with the ever so lovely Charley Davidson. It was a fun 10 mins of my life.
Oh, and PS, this was my first novella. W00t!
We go through the other side, well not THE other side… of the fence being in Jo Anne's point of view. A recently deceased young woman who's found her way to Charley and trying to figure out just why and how she died. It was interesting to see the ghost and passing over experience and what it's like for them to deal with the ever so lovely Charley Davidson. It was a fun 10 mins of my life.
Oh, and PS, this was my first novella. W00t!
February 26, 2017
First line: “Falling. I remember falling.”
Well, damn, this short story, told from the first person perspective of a newly created ghost, was better for me than the first book. And re-sparked my desire to continue the series. It was good to see Charley from the eyes of a ghost, with all of her awesome traits and her peculiarities. And the ghost's story was touching, sad, and nicely done. Recommended short, but not a stand alone.
Well, damn, this short story, told from the first person perspective of a newly created ghost, was better for me than the first book. And re-sparked my desire to continue the series. It was good to see Charley from the eyes of a ghost, with all of her awesome traits and her peculiarities. And the ghost's story was touching, sad, and nicely done. Recommended short, but not a stand alone.
December 18, 2018
4 Stars
I don’t usually like novellas, but this one was really cute.
She’s trying to help the women pass on and as you read, you figure out who she is and what happened to her. It’s a SUPER quick read, but if you are a fan of Reyes, well you should give this a go because he has bits in this one.
I don’t usually like novellas, but this one was really cute.
She’s trying to help the women pass on and as you read, you figure out who she is and what happened to her. It’s a SUPER quick read, but if you are a fan of Reyes, well you should give this a go because he has bits in this one.
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