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Heart of Stone #1
Rock Hard
Cindy Malone is one happily mated human. She has a gorgeous gargoyle as her other half, the monsters who once lived in the shadows have been revealed to all, and she’s living with her best friend and a slew of other supernaturals she adores. Sure, she might wish she could spend time with Vane during the day, but the nocturnal hours are workable and she’s learned to be happy with what they have.
The only thing she’s maybe a little teeny, tiny bit upset about is how little she knows about Vane’s kind. After all, how can she be a perfect mate to a gargoyle if she knows next to nothing about them?
That’s right, friends, it’s time to hit the books and start talking. Cin has some learning to do.
Warning: This book contains a gargoyle who likes sweet things, a human who likes hard things, and a bunch of supernaturals who are learning to live openly in the world again.
The only thing she’s maybe a little teeny, tiny bit upset about is how little she knows about Vane’s kind. After all, how can she be a perfect mate to a gargoyle if she knows next to nothing about them?
That’s right, friends, it’s time to hit the books and start talking. Cin has some learning to do.
Warning: This book contains a gargoyle who likes sweet things, a human who likes hard things, and a bunch of supernaturals who are learning to live openly in the world again.
53 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 2, 2019
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About the author
Kelly Apple
71 books47 followersKelly Apple is a hardcore paranormal junkie with the bad habit of falling for damaged heroes. Finding (and writing) characters who make her heart break is one of her goals in life. She has a boy who can drink his weight in Mountain Dew and always tries to get her to play video games with him. She politely declines on account of all the voices in her head who are impatiently waiting for their stories to be told. Oddly, her two dogs have never tried to talk her into playing video games. They just expect belly rubs.
Kelly lives in sunny Northern California and she’s baffled by snow. Her flip-flop tan is something many dream about but few can achieve.
She reads, she writes, she tweets.
Kelly lives in sunny Northern California and she’s baffled by snow. Her flip-flop tan is something many dream about but few can achieve.
She reads, she writes, she tweets.
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July 11, 2021
This book is recommended for readers 18+ due to adult content.
This is an interesting short story. Obviously there is a lot of info that could be gained from reading a previous series, but it's not a huge detriment if you haven't read it. My biggest complaint is that it is so very short. I'm not a huge fan of short episodic type series and wasn't aware that's what this was when I got it. That being said, the couple is cute and their friends are fun. It feels like it will turn into a light paranormal romance with nothing dark or depressing mixed in.
This is an interesting short story. Obviously there is a lot of info that could be gained from reading a previous series, but it's not a huge detriment if you haven't read it. My biggest complaint is that it is so very short. I'm not a huge fan of short episodic type series and wasn't aware that's what this was when I got it. That being said, the couple is cute and their friends are fun. It feels like it will turn into a light paranormal romance with nothing dark or depressing mixed in.
March 21, 2022
It is not necessary, but if you want to read the beginning of Vane and Cin's story/relationship I would recommend you read Monstrous Matchmaker Series Book #6 titled Operation Gargoyle. It would get you a little more invested in the characters than this book does. This book's (Rock Hard) events take place after the Monstrous Tales series, Monstrous Matchmaker series, and Monstrous Revelations series.
This book is an extremely short erotic romance type book. It is nice to read about/get interaction between Cin and characters from the other Monstrous Series'. This short story isn't satisfying, but it leaves you with just enough wondering/intrigue about what is going to happen next to get you to read book 2. I like where this series may be headed. There are lots of questions/mysteries that need answers. I hope Apple can pull it off and not disappoint me like the Revelations series did.
This book is an extremely short erotic romance type book. It is nice to read about/get interaction between Cin and characters from the other Monstrous Series'. This short story isn't satisfying, but it leaves you with just enough wondering/intrigue about what is going to happen next to get you to read book 2. I like where this series may be headed. There are lots of questions/mysteries that need answers. I hope Apple can pull it off and not disappoint me like the Revelations series did.
June 25, 2021
I wish it was longer!
I have missed a lot in the series! I wish this was longer, but I always think that of the author's books. It was nice to see some familiar faces and meet new to me ones. On to the next.
I have missed a lot in the series! I wish this was longer, but I always think that of the author's books. It was nice to see some familiar faces and meet new to me ones. On to the next.
December 1, 2021
Didn't realize it was so short. Not dure I want to keep spending $2 for 40 pages. $16 is alot for one story. Totally liked the story and if its ever in a boxed set for 5 bucks, I'm all over it!!! 📖💜📖💜
January 1, 2022
okay read
I guess I would have had to read the series before this to understand this series. Not really pulling me in. But okay/good.
I guess I would have had to read the series before this to understand this series. Not really pulling me in. But okay/good.
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