Stretched by the Gargoyle

Mating the Elements

by Delilah Dare

If she thinks I’ll be gentle just because it’s our first time, she’s mistaken. Arielle

I've silently pined for the gargoyle gardener ever since I moved into this beautiful castle-turned-apartment building three years ago. Unfortunately, the only time we've ever spoken, my big dumb mouth prattled on about the girthy tree my arms were slung around. So, instead of embarrassing myself further, I do yoga on my balcony every morning, hoping to catch his eye.

Grogoth

The savory scents of culinary creations are not the only things to waft from the human woman's window. From my perch, I hear her tormented dreams. After three long years of waiting, she lets slip a name. It's been centuries since I left violence in the past, but for her, I do what I must. When I return, I finally knock on her door.

I require vengeance for all the mornings she spent taunting me from her balcony.

To see how the strong oak tree at the heart of the garden conspired with the rosebushes to bring these two together, click to read now!

Stretched by the Gargoyle is a romantic erotica with slice-of-life vibes in the Mating the Elements world; an elemental world where the landscape is partially sentient.

Content

Yoga, yoga, yoga, and more yogaCaught in publicDetachable popsicles & a naughty gargoyle who isn’t afraid to lick them cleanRich gargoyle protector-turned-gardenerYears of pining lead to fast burn

Genres: Monster Romance, Novella, Ebooks

78 pages, Paperback

Published January 30, 2024

Reviews

[Turbo Himbo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave this book 4⭐️ because it met all my kinks 🤷

💠Hole stretching
💠Size difference
💠 🍆 warming
💠Free use
💠Fast and easy

Minus one star for editing errors/typos

[Amy Dale · Rating 4 out of 5]

I discovered this author with this story, it's a short novella and I'm really glad I read it because it's amazing! This is among the most unique monster romance books I've read!

I really loved that the story begins so sweet, our heroine has a huge crush on the gargoyle gardener of her building and each day she does yoga on her balcony trying to catch his attention. Of course they get together and then things turn into pure smut, there's a lot of public teasing, yoga smut and the most important thing, he can snap off his bits and use them as toys on her and regrow more in any size to use for anything he wants! Fingers too! And he can still feel whatever his dismembered pieces are experiencing! I've never read anything like this before!! 😳 I loved it!
Also his pet names and talk are so romantic and cute, he's the perfect mix of cinnamon roll and tough monster.

The only thing I didn't like was the big oral scene, there's a lot of mess, spit and nuts smushing against her forehead, the whole thing was too gross for me, but besides that one part I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am excited to keep an eye on this author!

[Felicia Seay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a "erotic quick read" short story, that is quite imaginative. I love the detailed descriptions, and the atmosphere the author created for the story. A water witch and a gargoyle gardener get it on in a tantalizing game of rock-cock twister. If you're a fan of Monster Romance, Supernatural Romance and Folklore Fantasy... then you'll probably enjoy this story. It could use some editing, but overall it's creative smut that's sure to intrigue.

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arielle has been lusting after the Gargoyle gardener for 3 years and fallen in love with him over time. But unknown to her he watched over her through the years. Dreams do come true and man there is some creative scenes going on in this book. Oh and when I say special peen/peens, I mean SPECIAL peen/peens! My only complaint is I just wish I knew yoga so I would know what some of these positions were so I could imagine what was going on.

[Emzy Strong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic book. The world building is beautiful. I love how intricate and detailed the author is without overwhelming the reader. The characters are amazingly warm and vibrant. Th plot was short but sweet and the spice is very intense. I had to look up the yoga poses. Wow. Absolutely loved it. Please check out this author!

[Emily McCabe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stretched by the Gargoyle ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Spice Spice Spice!!! That’s what this book was and if you like you some monster smut and some different appendages, then this is the book for you! Ari and Grogoth are so hot together and if you want a quick and sexy read then pick this one! I loved it and couldn’t put it down once I started it!

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really quick read and I really enjoyed it. The plot that was there was cute and the spice was spicy. This is not a plot heavy book, it is mostly spice and that's mentioned at the beginning. The concept of multiple "members" was really fun. Buy the books from the author's site and get the art that goes with it!

[Ms G Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story starts off with a woman hankering after her gargoyle gardener and the machinations she goes through to get his attention. It then morphs into a sexual fantasy adventure that is quite full on and raw even though the two characters are a little amusing and into each other.

[La'Jacinth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing like pining for a crush and he/she pines for you too...in this instance a with and a gargoyle circle each other for years til he cannot take anymore.

Little more than a quick read but worth it.

[Lillian Grey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 4.5 ⭐
Genre: monster romance
Format: eBook
Pages: 62
Spice: 3 🌶️
POV: 1st POV
S/S: novella
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This book was such a quick read. The formatting of the book was weird (I read it in Bookfunnel). I am excited to read more from Delilah Dare.

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

detachable 🍆

⭐️3.5/5
🌶️4/5.

Guys, this is a quick smutty monster read with no real storyline, but the 🍆 is great, detachable , adjustable to size and they all 💦.

If you’re looking for a quick, hot gargoyle read, this is for you.

[Anna Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well just when you think you've read it all and you read something you haven't. This was a really good novella. Water witch and a gargoyle with detachable and regrowing appendages if you know what I mean.

[Lantana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snap!

I really loved this Novella? Short story? I'm not certain what to call it, but yeah, I loved it. I don't think I stopped grinning like a simpleton the entire read. I can't wait to start the series!

[LiLu · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very slow burn romance!! Loved the way the story flowed, seductively, and all the very detailed extra bits of pleasure he could give both of them. ** I received this book free from the author**

[heather f · Rating 2 out of 5]

smut was good! you could tell it wasn't edited very thoroughly though, but that's fine by me

[Jill Mess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very smutty, but I knew that going in. The world was an interesting one, and I definitely want to read more of this universe.

[Cassie Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

The spice was definitely there 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶. If only this was real.

[Jeannette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heat by Yoga

This is an unusual story for me. Lots of heat but little plot other than how they meet. There is a little history for the gargoyle but not much for Arial.

[Rachal · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice little short read with interesting appendages...

[Jedica · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title is the plot! I needed a pallet cleanser post massive Fantacy series.
It's basically porn however the story/world is interesting.

[Isa Newbury | reading_isa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️
5🌶

[AJ Jennison · Rating 5 out of 5]

So hot and steamy

This book had me goop and gagged, I loved every moment of it. You will be begging for more of Delilah’s books.

[Nola Wolf · Rating 3 out of 5]

different it was interesting

[Minna Charland · Rating 4 out of 5]

A magical kinky little novella. I have so many questions!!!

[Jessi Jenkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unhinged smutty nonsense palate cleanser

[Potato (Potato Reader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got recommended this book and it was fantastic. When they said it was being stretched, it was literal definition of it. Yoga poses that I have no idea how anyone can do while getting down to the tango

[Tween 2 Teen Book Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was this *good*? Not particularly. Was it smutty? Yes.

[RayvnReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smutty and cute!!