The Gargoyle and the Maiden: A Fantasy Monster Romance (Nightfall Guardians Book 1)

Name: The Gargoyle and the Maiden: A Fantasy Monster Romance (Nightfall Guardians Book 1)
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Rating: 4.5 (97 reviews)
Author: Sara Ivy Hill

by Sara Ivy Hill

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Perfect for you if...

You love monster romance with genuine emotional stakes: this isn't just about attraction, but a family fractured by survival and deception.
You're drawn to protective heroes with trauma and scars, both physical and psychological, who have to rebuild trust from scratch.
You want high fantasy worldbuilding (goblin wars, walled cities, magic) paired with intimate character work, not just action sequences.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your romance without angst or betrayal in the backstory: the central tension here is about whether they can move past deception.
You're looking for a slow-burn romance: this one has an established bond and immediate physical attraction despite the emotional wreckage.
You want standalone stories: this is book one in a series, and it ends with threads left intentionally open for the next book.

About this book

Idabel seduced Brandt, a stoic gargoyle commander in the walled city of Solvantis, to secure survival. She did not realize she would become a weapon used to lead an army to slaughter, nor that their single night together would result in a child. Six years later, watch leader Brandt returns from fighting goblin hordes. His body bears battle scars and his mind is haunted by lost brothers and lost memories. As he heals, he discovers the truth: he has a mate he left behind and a son he has never met. Idabel expected his rage and vengeance. Instead, Brandt makes a relentless claim on her. The bond between them never truly broke, and neither can resist its pull. This is the first full-length book in the Nightfall Guardians series, a high fantasy romance featuring a protective gargoyle hero and the resourceful heroine who captures his heart.

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