Deceived by the Gargoyles

A curvy librarian looking to start a family, a clan of gargoyles, and the deception that starts it all.

My family has always found me lacking. From the way I dress, how I look, to the type of magic I have. My family name is full of pomp and prestige, and I want nothing to do with it.

I’m a witch that knows how to set a goal and I have one in mind.

I want a real family.

Dating is a travesty. All the suitors I meet are looking for a connection to the family name I left behind. I need help.

Enter the matchmaker. It seems too good to be true that I can give her the list of traits I want in a partner and have my deepest desire answered, but I’m out of options.

Love comes along in the most unexpected ways.

From the very first moment I meet Elliot Bramblewick, I have hope. But he’s tricky.

I’m not expecting him to be hiding two other mates. Mates who are as alarmed and intrigued by my presence as I am by theirs.

He thinks I’m a perfect fit for them, but can I open my heart and discard my list long enough to see if this is the family I’m looking for?

None of my lists and plans prepared me for being courted by three gargoyles.

Deceived by the Gargoyles is a standalone monster romance in the same world as Stalked by the Kraken with multiple love interests who are in relationships with each other. There will be no choosing among the love interests.

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Kraken

Kraken is a deep and woodsy fragrance that blends weathered driftwood with rich tobacco and worn leather. Smooth and grounding, this scent carries a subtle saltiness balanced by warm, earthy notes that create a sense of depth and character. The combination feels both rugged and refined, with a softness that lingers in the air. Layered and atmospheric, it feels expansive while remaining warm and inviting.

Why we chose this: A matchmaking witch and a kraken who found her. A curvy librarian and three gargoyles who were not what she expected. A human cursed by a magical book and the two basilisks with answers. A thief who broke into a dragon's hoard and walked away with more than she planned. These stories are set in a world where ancient, powerful creatures keep finding their way to the humans who are exactly right for them, and the sea, the shadows, and the old magic are always present. Kraken carries the deep, weathered, open-water atmosphere of a series where desire is as vast and ancient as the creatures themselves, salt-worn driftwood and rich tobacco and the scent of something that has been waiting in the depths for a very long time. It is the candle for every book in this series. Light this candle and let the atmospheric depth fill the room like a bathhouse where the magic runs in the water and the matches are never quite what anyone expected.

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