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Goddess by Proxy #1
Medusa's Proxy
Voyeurism comes with the territory, whether you're a gargoyle assigned to roof duty or a half-fae/half-human constrained by a magical contract.
Rhain Beauchêne has been perched on a corner of the roof of the Winslow mansion on Park Avenue for a year. He's a Watcher, a position custom-made for gargoyles and one that suits his physical appearance and grouchy demeanor. He knows he can manage this final year of his contract--until the building across the street gains an intriguing new occupant.
Maddie Meadows lucks into the chance of a lifetime when a mythological creature in need of a break makes her an offer she can't refuse. All Maddie has to do is care for Medusa's snakes for an entire year. The biggest challenge? Like Medusa, Maddie's got to keep lovers out of her bed. If she can do that, she’ll be financially secure for the rest of her life. And maybe even befriend Medusa in the process.
There's a perfect solution to Rhain and Maddie's mutual longing for physical touch—but first they've got to learn to trust.
Rhain Beauchêne has been perched on a corner of the roof of the Winslow mansion on Park Avenue for a year. He's a Watcher, a position custom-made for gargoyles and one that suits his physical appearance and grouchy demeanor. He knows he can manage this final year of his contract--until the building across the street gains an intriguing new occupant.
Maddie Meadows lucks into the chance of a lifetime when a mythological creature in need of a break makes her an offer she can't refuse. All Maddie has to do is care for Medusa's snakes for an entire year. The biggest challenge? Like Medusa, Maddie's got to keep lovers out of her bed. If she can do that, she’ll be financially secure for the rest of her life. And maybe even befriend Medusa in the process.
There's a perfect solution to Rhain and Maddie's mutual longing for physical touch—but first they've got to learn to trust.
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2022
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About the author
Coralie Moss
25 books226 followersAuthor Coralie Moss likes to start her fantasy stories with witches and other Magicals and plunk a surprise or five into their seemingly normal lives.
The Goddess by Proxy Series begins with The Goddess & the Woodsman, and includes the paranormal romance, Medusa's Proxy.
The Shifters in the Underlands Series, set in Manhattan and Ukraine, includes Paper Dragon, Blood Dragon, and Moon Dragon.
The Sister Witches Urban Fantasy Series follows the lives of the Brodeur sisters: Alderose, Beryl, and Clementine. The three meet up in Northampton, Massachusetts for the reading of a will and within minutes, family secrets start messing up their plans.
The MAGIC series is set on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, and features Calliope, a 41 year old divorced earth with two teenage sons. Calli's let her magic wither. Until one day, a seemingly normal investigation turns up a dead... (you'll have to read Magic Remembered to see what it is).
Coralie just happens to lives on Salt Spring Island, the site of much magical inspiration, with her husband and two rescue cats. To find out more, visit her website, https://coraliemoss.com
The Goddess by Proxy Series begins with The Goddess & the Woodsman, and includes the paranormal romance, Medusa's Proxy.
The Shifters in the Underlands Series, set in Manhattan and Ukraine, includes Paper Dragon, Blood Dragon, and Moon Dragon.
The Sister Witches Urban Fantasy Series follows the lives of the Brodeur sisters: Alderose, Beryl, and Clementine. The three meet up in Northampton, Massachusetts for the reading of a will and within minutes, family secrets start messing up their plans.
The MAGIC series is set on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, and features Calliope, a 41 year old divorced earth with two teenage sons. Calli's let her magic wither. Until one day, a seemingly normal investigation turns up a dead... (you'll have to read Magic Remembered to see what it is).
Coralie just happens to lives on Salt Spring Island, the site of much magical inspiration, with her husband and two rescue cats. To find out more, visit her website, https://coraliemoss.com
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February 1, 2022
I adored this slow-burn monster romance! Although not fated by the Universe, I appreciate the familiarity of "Who else could they possibly be with?" This world is vast, and the stories in will (hopefully) be endless. I'm rooting for Medusa.
January 24, 2022
This was a fantastic monster romance, with many different elements to enjoy. I loved the mythological backstory told from Medusa’s POV, which led to the circumstances with Maddie the half-human, half-fae trying to sort her life out, and Rhain, the gargoyle trapped in his stone form and coping with an unfortunate problem in terms of intimacy. The slow burn was delicious and the little touches of humour, particularly with the snakes, added to the depth of the story. There are a host of wonderful side characters with potential for a story of their own, and the HEA was perfect. Loved it.
September 6, 2023
A very cute and horny paranormal romance novella. Gargoyles can get it, it turns out.
January 13, 2025
Starting off 2025 feeling reeeeeeeeally into gargoyles thanks to this little piece of Coralie Moss magic <3
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