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Gargoyles of Cuchulian #1
Chimera's Calling
A crumbling castle was the last place Max expected to find his mate.
Maximus, the Huzza of the Cuchulian gargoyle tribe, walked into a trap. He’d planned to get information from a demon; instead, he was attacked, poisoned, and beaten. A clan-mate, arriving late to the supposed meeting, steps in and gives Max the opportunity to flee. Disoriented and only semi-conscious, he loses his way and collapses in a desolate courtyard of a ruined castle. Upon waking, Max discovers the incident may have been the best thing to ever happen to him, because hiding deep within the collapsing building, away from the prying eyes of society, he finds his mate. Now Max just needs to figure out how to claim a chimera snake shifter who’s lost all hope in others.
Maximus, the Huzza of the Cuchulian gargoyle tribe, walked into a trap. He’d planned to get information from a demon; instead, he was attacked, poisoned, and beaten. A clan-mate, arriving late to the supposed meeting, steps in and gives Max the opportunity to flee. Disoriented and only semi-conscious, he loses his way and collapses in a desolate courtyard of a ruined castle. Upon waking, Max discovers the incident may have been the best thing to ever happen to him, because hiding deep within the collapsing building, away from the prying eyes of society, he finds his mate. Now Max just needs to figure out how to claim a chimera snake shifter who’s lost all hope in others.
37 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2011
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August 4, 2020
Fantasy and Fate
Gargoyles and Chilmeras not your normal pair , but wow what a deadly cross as mates. When these to battle on the same side pray they are with you. True mates and true power will make you a true believer.
Gargoyles and Chilmeras not your normal pair , but wow what a deadly cross as mates. When these to battle on the same side pray they are with you. True mates and true power will make you a true believer.
February 21, 2017
My castle or yours
This was a short story. Some fighting a lot of loving. Trying to convince his mate they have a future. Would have like more story
This was a short story. Some fighting a lot of loving. Trying to convince his mate they have a future. Would have like more story
December 27, 2020
Very short
This was a super short sequence of scenes. Interesting premise. No story really. Would like to see the idea expanded on.
This was a super short sequence of scenes. Interesting premise. No story really. Would like to see the idea expanded on.
January 16, 2018
I've had this one setting on the pile for quite some time. I picked it up when I saw it had a chimera and a gargoyle for the love interests. Yep, just hadta.
So, this one was more of a quick 3-scene encounter than a full story. Max gets injured in a back alley meet-up gone wrong, he's tended to by Narcissa, realizes they are fated mates, and then he has to convince her since she thinks she's unwanted because she's a half-snake. A good battle and then the final, big hot scene.
It's quick and fast and doesn't pretend to be more. It's for those who want something steamy, has the fated mate element to make the romance develop quickly, has the paranormal elements to be interesting and a good fight to add the action. Going in with the right expectation will make this a decent story for it's type. I've read and enjoyed many of the author's other gargoyle and paranormal species stories.
So, this one was more of a quick 3-scene encounter than a full story. Max gets injured in a back alley meet-up gone wrong, he's tended to by Narcissa, realizes they are fated mates, and then he has to convince her since she thinks she's unwanted because she's a half-snake. A good battle and then the final, big hot scene.
It's quick and fast and doesn't pretend to be more. It's for those who want something steamy, has the fated mate element to make the romance develop quickly, has the paranormal elements to be interesting and a good fight to add the action. Going in with the right expectation will make this a decent story for it's type. I've read and enjoyed many of the author's other gargoyle and paranormal species stories.
September 11, 2016
This was a cute little read, I thought it was well written and it worked very well with the story. One thing I was a little confused on was what time period they were in. From the way they were speaking and clothing and what not, it was a little confusing on what era this was set it. It wasn't really brought up, but at the same time as the story progressed the reader can figure it out when it's set. I did enjoy the story and look forward to the next story!
August 26, 2016
this is the first book of Charlie Richard's that I read. I fell head over heels for her Gargyoles. I look forward to reading more of her works.
April 30, 2013
I love gargoyles but this was a very short read.
May 17, 2016
Wonderful read
This book is awesome. It had everything I look for in a storyline. I will be looking for another book by this author.
This book is awesome. It had everything I look for in a storyline. I will be looking for another book by this author.
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