Cast in Stone

by Kerry A. Jones

He waited seven hundred years to find her. For what seemed an eternity, Julen endured a nightly punishment that never should have been his. Descended from a line of ancient warriors, he vowed not to become the creature his persecutors claimed he was - the creature they did their best to make him into. Now that he has found the healer who can end his nightly torment, the stirring she creates in his Agathyrsi blood threatens to bring more danger than redemption. She was sworn to destroy him. Sofia Evan, owner of Fortune's Cup coffeehouse, had been raised on family lore and responsibility passed down through generations on a rare parchment. She never believed the darkness and pain in its tales to be more than myth, never questioned the reasons for the gifts that set her apart from all the rest. Until one winter morning changes everything. Now the breathtaking man who haunts her waking hours is the very being whose curse she must put an end to - one way or another. "If the following books [in the Quinguard Immortals Series] are as good as the first, it will be an excellent series and a must-have for those who believe in soulmates. I for one will never look at gargoyles in quite the same way again." Janet Davies Once Upon a Romance "An extraordinary tale with memorable characters, a fresh premise and solid writing. Ms. Jones crafted a winner." Janalee Ruschhaupt Paranormal Romance Reviews "A riveting tale of love, lust, hate and magic... a must-buy!" Rosemarie Brungard Romance at Heart Magazine

Genres: Paranormal Romance

224 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2007

Reviews

[Julie (jjmachshev) · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Cast in Stone" by Kerry A Jones is a hell of a story. Although not erotica, it's still a pretty hot read and I loved the storyline. I'm practically giddy since this is my second new author this week with a new take on the paranormal world. This is book one of 'The Quinguard Immortals' series and the next book "The Stone's Release" is coming out in "early autumn" according to her website and I plan to buy it as soon as it hits the shelves!

The Quinguard was/is a group of 5 men, each with some special paranormal ability. They were the Warrior, the Seer, the Healer, the Weapons-maker, and the Captain. They were trusted by Church and Crown to protect and defend. Then they were betrayed and cursed by black magic. This first book is the story of Julen, the Captain. He's a man by day and stone by night-a gargoyle, but not. Every time he becomes established and comfortable in a city, he wakes up in a new location...naked, alone, and lost. Then one day he sees her, to him she appears to have a blue aura and he is drawn to her.

I really had a good time with this book. There is no 'instant' relationship. Attraction of course, but neither is willing to drop their defenses at first. The story is engrossing...I just couldn't put it down. The hows and whys were fascinating and I didn't figure it all out, even with the strategic clues.

If you're looking for something new and different in paranormal romance, pick this one up!!

[Asia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was solid writing. Good story all the way through. Nothing too fast-paced or crazy adventurous. A decent love story nonetheless. I prefer a little more action and fantasy in my stories. There was some s3x in here, but she wrote it tastefully.

[Stacie]

A continuation of the Quinguard series. Julen is the leader of the Quinguard and turns to stone every night. He is looking for a healer to break the curse over him and his group. He finds Sofia who is a healer that he believes that can help him. A different twist on the paranormal romance and a good read.