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Stone Hearts
A Fantasy Novel by S. E. Wendel
Prequel to the War of the Underhill Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Paranormal Romance,
- Historical Fantasy,
- Fae Romance,
- Gargoyle Romance,
- Forbidden Love
This book is for you if you're into...
- Gargoyle and fae romance set in 6th century Albion
- Star-crossed lovers reaching across magical realms
- Open door spice with ancient magick and curses
Stone Hearts is a prequel story for the PNR series War of the Underhill with a HFN ending.
Magick stolen can be reclaimed, and curses cast can be broken…
574 AD, Isle of Albion
Small and flightless, Carys lives on the fringes of her clan, pitied by other gargoyles and despised by her mother. Her lonely heart longs for a mate, one who can see past her malformed wings, but all she can think of is the haunting face she visits in an old well.
Trapped for centuries, Gavriel roams the darkness of the Underhill, unable to escape the memories of his failures. His wounded soul craves freedom, but he finds solace in the mysterious maiden who visits him through a rift in his prison.
Gargoyle and fae, separated by realms, connected by magick as ancient as the goddesses. Their love should be impossible—until one night, the barrier between realms begins to break…
Title includes several heavier themes as well as open door spice. Please check sewendelauthor.com for a full list of trigger warnings. Suitable for readers 18+.
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