Danger. Desire. And a forbidden attraction.The eclipse of the red Supermoon is coming.Humans hype the event as a night of passion.But, the gargoyles sense a threat…Larissa, a police officer, wants nothing to do with the media-driven event pushing soulmates, but her friend convinces her they need a night out to move on. It will be their first night dancing since the attack. When they visit a … night dancing since the attack. When they visit a gothic-themed club, Larissa catches an attractive stranger watching her.
Roman, commander of the Stone Sentries, patrols from a Boston rooftop. When a blast of dark magic soars past him, he attributes it to a brunette. Something about her is different, demanding all senses be on high alert.
Is she dangerous? Or is she in danger?
Roman tracks Larissa to find out. What he discovers is far more shocking…
”If you haven’t read Ms. Carlisle’s books, what the heck are you waiting for. Her Gargoyles are hot! Before you know it, you’ll be lost in a world beyond your imagination. Full of wicked fun and tempting Alphas.”
”Wowzer… she had me hooked from the beginning and there was no way I was putting it down.”
”So thrilling, action packed, and romantic.” “Plus, hey, it’s Boston, cops, and gargoyles…”
”Omg! Omg! Let me start by saying that! This book is exactly what I have been waiting for!… These two characters had such great chemistry, that I can completely see a future for them in series form, and I for one cannot wait for that to happen!”
Tempted by the Gargoyle is the first book in the Stone Sentries trilogy and is cliffhanger-free. Perfect for fans of action-packed, steamy, and suspenseful paranormal and urban fantasy romance.
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Lisa Carlisle you have made into a gargoyle fan. Let me explain, when reading books or watching movies the old gothic style, you see gargoyles on tops of old buildings, churches, etc., kind of ugly scary little guys, not big hunks of manliness! Well after listening to Kieran and Bridget tell us about Roman, (who is a gargoyle and head Stone security). You have added a new love to my list of favorite pn characters. Thank you for that can’t wait to listen to the rest of this trilogy.
Lisa Carlisle writes awesome gargoyle books!
This is my first book by Lisa carlisle, it’s book one in her stone sentries series. What a fabulous start to what I’m sure will be a awesome gargoyle series! The main characters are Roman a commander of a group of gargoyle sentries and Larissa a cop for the Boston area. When larissa’s best friend convinces her to go with her for a celebration for the super moon eclipse a night where you could meet and fall in love with your destined mate,Larissa will meet the handsome and mysterious Roman. The chemistry between Roman and larissa is instantaneous and it doesn’t take long for these two to become hot and heavy!! But with the blood moon out the demons have come to play and it will take not only a group of gargoyle’s to save mankind ,but a cop who discovers she has a little bit of magic at her fingertips!! Can’t wait to read the next book in this series Enticed By A Gargoyle !!
Tempted by the Gargoyle: a witch and shifter fated mates romance by Lisa Carlisle is a wonderful story that I have had the privilege to read. This is book number one in this wonderful start to a brand new series and I can not wait to read the next book in this wonderful series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who love reading about romantic suspense and paranormal romances.
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This is a great paranormal romance. I loved it! Gargoyle romances are hard to find… and this one is a winner! Exciting and magical…
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Very good story. I have always loved Gargoyles. They have always fascinated me. All I have ever heard about them is they are protectors. This story does not disappoint. I loved it. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Tempted by the Gargoyle is the first book in the Stone Sentries (Boston) series. Larissa and her best friend decide to go out dancing on the night of the red super moon eclipse, but their plans of a girl’s night quickly change when Larissa runs into Roman. While completely drawn to him, she’s terrified of the feelings he evokes. But when both of their lives are put in danger, will they have the ability to face their future?
This book was so much fun to read! I loved the connection, passion, and danger that Larissa and Roman felt and faced! This book was fast paced, had me flipping pages, and I felt hooked right from the very beginning! Larissa is a cop, a protector by nature, and cares deeply for those close to her. I loved her passion, her battle of her inner demons, and I enjoyed her bravery! Roman is also a protector, but he has a streak of vengeance inside as well. Both had been hurt from their pasts and both can’t seem to resist their connection, but I really loved that they had way more similarities than differences! There’s some serious danger that they need to face, Larissa needs to face the truth of her own self, and I really enjoyed the events that happen in this book. There’s a happily for now ending, and I look forward to reading the next book in the series!
I found this to be an extremely enjoyable book and an enticing start to this series. With a developed storyline and complex characters, this book quickly pulls you into this world and ensures that you are fully invested in the characters. This is a shifter series that offers a unique flair as the main focus is on gargoyle shifters. The hero and heroine, Roman and Larissa had amazing chemistry and for me I thought they matched perfectly. They had so many things in common but also some big differences, and for me that added a lot of depth and realism to their romance. In addition this PNR offers a solid cast of supporting characters, drama, danger, intense emotions, action, suspense and a bit of heat.
Tempted by the Gargoyle
Boston police office, Larissa Riley, is haunted by the Boston Marathon bombing from a couple years ago. She has trouble sleeping and with relationships. Work has become everything to her. She lives and breathes for work. Her best friend, Janie, talks her into a ladies night out on the town. Larissa has a bad feeling about the eclipse of the red supermoon. The whole town will be alive with media and party-happy people. There is a folktale circulating that you could find your soulmate on such a night.
Also out on the town is Roman, the commander of the Stone Sentries. The Stone sentries are gargoyles that patrol the skies and keep super-naturals and others under control. Roman has a bad feeling about this Supermoon that he cannot shake. While patrolling he feels a blast of magic and searches for the source and finds a lovely brunette. Is she the source? Something about her is special but what? Roman is determined to find out.
Larissa is attracted to Roman and decides she needs a little fun, she ditches Janie and takes Roman back to her hotel room. Boston is under a supernatural threat and is being attacked. Who or what is responsible? Where is her best friend Janie? Is Roman involved?
This is an action-packed book. The characters seem very real from the emotional trauma that Larissa suffers as an aftermath to the Boston Marathon bombing. I like the action and suspense. This book grabs you and drags you right in. I can’t wait for the second book, I want to/need to know what happens!!
Roman a commander of a group of gargoyle sentries and Larissa a cop for the Boston area. When Larissa’s best friend convinces her to go with her for a celebration for the super moon eclipse a night where you could meet and fall in love with your destined mate,Larissa will meet the handsome and mysterious Roman. The chemistry between Roman and larissa is instantaneous and it doesn’t take long for these two to become hot and heavy!! But with the blood moon out the demons have come to play and it will take not only a group of gargoyle’s to save mankind ,but a cop who discovers she has a little bit of magic at her fingertips!
Larissa has residual trauma from the Boston bombings and is sensitive to danger. She knows someone is watching her. Roman, who is a Stone Sentry, knows there is something more to Larissa and is determined to find out her secrets. Tempted By The Gargoyle is a great beginning for the new Stone Sentries series. I enjoyed Larissa’s and Roman’s relationship and how they worked together through doubts.
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This author has some of the best gargoyles around. I love how she just draws you into the story and then builds it so much greater by adding characters you have no choice but to fall in love with. By the end of every book I am desperate to read the next one. I can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next!
What a great read it’s great to have books that take you on a break from the world around us and all the news. The characters draw you in and engaging you in the story you feel like you are there. The storyline was so amazing well written and creative and engaging. Can’t wait to read by this author.
TEMPTED BY THE GARGOYLE (Boston Stone Sentries, #1) by Lisa Carlisle is the action packed, sexy hot novella length introduction to the paranormal world of gargoyle shifters that protect the human world. If the rest of the series is as well written and imaginative; this is going to be the “new” paranormal series to follow.
Larissa Riley is a Boston police officer who is still trying to deal with being present at the Boston Marathon bombing. Her emotional problems broke up her last relationship and her best friend is still going to rehab for her leg injuries. Larissa knew that day something big was going to happen because she had been having premonitions since she was young, but she fights them so the premonitions were never clear or focused. She has always been different.
Now, she is having that same overwhelming feeling of dread on the night of the red Supermoon. Janie wants to go out dancing after spending so much time in rehab and the Supermoon is supposed to allow you to find your soulmate. Larissa can’t say no and the two set out for the new gothic themed bar downtown. Larissa feels a gorgeous stranger watching her from across the bar and goes to confront him.
Roman has a bad feeling about this night and since he is the commander of the Boston Stone Sentries, he has all of his gargoyle shifters out on patrol. Black magic sweeps past Roman and goes straight to Larissa. Roman tries to figure out what is different about the beautiful woman and if she is a threat or being threatened.
Larissa and Roman soon find the city under attack from demons. Larissa is confronted with other beings and has to decide quickly who she can trust while also learning that she is more than human. Roman begins to realize that Larissa is his life mate and knows he has to keep her safe and in his life as they fight to defeat the demon invasion.
These two have explosive chemistry as they burn up the sheets! Hot sex scenes that are well written abound in this novella. Lisa Carlisle’s world-building has fully fleshed believable paranormal characters. I had two small problems with the ending. It seemed to happen abruptly and there are a few questions not answered, but it is the start of a series so I can let that go this time. I cannot wait to get the next book in this new world!
This is the first book in the Stone Sentries Trilogy, a paranormal romance/urban fantasy. Larissa and Roman’s forbidden romance is steamy, fast-paced, entertaining, and suspenseful. Larissa, a police officer, is smart and strong. Roman, a Gargoyle, and commander of the Stone Sentries, is handsome and protective. They are opposites attract. They share an instant attraction, and a sizzling hot chemistry. The world building is interesting and intricate. The supporting characters are intriguing. Kieran Flitton and Bridget Bordeaux did a great job with the narration. Looking forward to listen to Enticed by the Gargoyle, the next book in the Series.
*WARNING* contains adult situations, and minimal gore
Larissa is a cop like her father. She is also very stand offish unless you are her best (and maybe only) friend, Janie. Larissa was annoying for the first 3/4
of the story, because she was just so pessimistic about everything. Gargoyles are one of my favorite paranormal creatures, and Roman was an awesome character. I liked the storyline and the short but informative back stories of the main characters.
A night out and a one night stand brought both Roman and Larissa together on a ride of a lifetime.
This is Book 1 in the Boston Stone Sentries and Part 1 of Rise of the Fire Witch.
Larissa never imagined that she would be exposed to a whole another world and to a secret that had been hidden from her for her whole life just because of one night out with Janie, her best friend.
Larissa is strong woman who works in a male dominated career as a policewoman. She does suffer from PTSD. Her initial meeting with Roman ignited the romance between them which may have led to a one night stand but also opened doors for her that she never thought was even there.
Larissa and Roman are Fated Mates and it is wonderful to see them both working from strangers to lovers to Mates. Working together to strengthen each other and protect the ones they love. The main story does span all three books, though it does not feel like a cliffhanger by the end of book 1.
Roman is a Gargoyle shifter and the leader/captain of his group who protects humans against threats. Roman was instantly attracted towards Larissa. The book was descriptive and so was the sex. It is recommended for readers 18+ yrs. It has a couple of sex scenes with oral but not so much that it feels like it is the only thing you are reading. The story was a great read and I really liked it.