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Romancing the Stone
Still tortured by his past, Therian clings to his menacing appearance, using it to protect the forest he calls home while shielding himself from the outside world. All except the woman he hired to work for him, the one he can’t seem to stay away from, Bethan. When she’s attacked in his woods, Therian knows he must save her, but can he keep the barriers around his heart intact once she gets under his stone skin?
Bethan knows monsters, was raised and moulded by their brutality. So when a pair of attackers appear before her, they’re nothing but an annoyance in her day. It’s not until the giant, winged beast the villagers fear flies out of the darkness that things change. He shows Bethan a kindness that contradicts his roughened exterior, drawing her to him. It doesn’t take long for her to realise her saviour might be the one in need of saving.
Content warnings:
Graphic violence depicted on page
Derogatory language used to describe body image - challenged on page
Domestic violence mentioned off page
Attempted sexual assault on page
Death on page
Bethan knows monsters, was raised and moulded by their brutality. So when a pair of attackers appear before her, they’re nothing but an annoyance in her day. It’s not until the giant, winged beast the villagers fear flies out of the darkness that things change. He shows Bethan a kindness that contradicts his roughened exterior, drawing her to him. It doesn’t take long for her to realise her saviour might be the one in need of saving.
Content warnings:
Graphic violence depicted on page
Derogatory language used to describe body image - challenged on page
Domestic violence mentioned off page
Attempted sexual assault on page
Death on page
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Published November 23, 2021
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Jessica Haines
5 books3 followersJessica is a mum of three who only started putting words onto the page when she joined the Romance Novelist Association’s New Writer Scheme in 2020. She has just published her first book, while still helping to run the RNA fantasy chapter and recording more of the podcast she co-creates with her fantastical co-conspirator Emma Jackson. She loves anything Disney and Marvel, especially when it comes to Villains, and if not watching these she’ll have her kindle in her hands.
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December 8, 2021
A fantastic monster romance that hooks you from the very first line. The writing is just beautiful, it absolutely blew me away. I’m completely in love with Therian the tortured gargoyle protector, and I adored Bethan’s bravery and determination, I gave a little cheer when they got their HEA. Looking forward to reading more from Jessica and hope we get other stories set in this world!
November 26, 2021
A romantic novella with fantastic beauty and the beast (gargoyle) vibe. This is full of action, some angst, sexy and heartfelt moments with a very satisfying HEA.
February 3, 2022
AMAZING
I was hooked from the first page
And couldn’t wait to read more. Such a beautiful and well written story. I want more!
I was hooked from the first page
And couldn’t wait to read more. Such a beautiful and well written story. I want more!
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews