Strong beat a heart encased in stone. Created from the Wizard’s Stone, the Gargoyle Masters can turn from human to stone warriors in the blink of an eye, but they are lovers as well as fighters. Orestes tries to stay away from humans. He doesn’t appreciate the hero worship or overzealous women. But one night of spying the new kitchen help has him rethinking his desire to not speak to human women. Astrid wants to keep her head down and do her job in the hopes of being fed rather than beat. Her life is turned upside down once Master Orestes realizes how she’s been treated. But trusting him to care for her will take every ounce of her ability to forgive and forget. Master Nel has been captured, when gargoyles are used to being the ultimate strength in the realm. It will take the help of an unlikely heroine to free him and learn who is behind this betrayal. Phaidra is used to being ignored. The unrelenting attention of a Gargoyle Master is almost more than she can bear. Turning a blind eye to his captivity is not an option, especially when the one betraying him should be one of his strongest supporters.

Guarding the kingdom is child’s play compared to guarding their hearts. Gargoyle Masters, Book 2 As his month-long guard duty comes to an end, Master Wynnston should be looking forward to well-deserved time away from the king’s castle. Instead, he feels strangely reluctant to leave. When Zephara of the Pastelle race arrives, he realizes why. The stunning, silver-eyed ambassador is the woman his heart, body, and soul have been waiting for. She’s also a powerful wizard who will endure the test of the Twenty. Wynn has never been afraid to woo a strong woman, but winning and keeping Zephara’s love will test him to the limit. Meanwhile, pure chance has finally led Master Kephas to find the runaway Princess Theodora. But before he can return the frightened, skittish beauty to her father, he must win her trust—and her heart. Physical strength will do Wynn and Kephas no good as they face their challenges. And two women will search deep within themselves for the strength, courage—and tenderness—to bring two powerful men to their knees. Warning: If you’re looking for ugly stone creatures, move along—you won’t find them here. If you like hot, protective males who aren’t intimidated by strong, assertive females, settle in and turn the page.