4.4 (312 ratings)

Bitten in Stone (Blackhaven Manor Book 14)

Name: Bitten in Stone (Blackhaven Manor Book 14)
Rating: 4.4 (312 reviews)
Author: Arden Steele
ISBN: B0FS97CB9Y

by Arden Steele

demons

About this book

Ruger Raines has spent years managing his rockstar brother’s career, but now he’s ready to trade the bright lights and endless parties for something quieter. So, when he’s offered a position as Blackhaven Manor’s new event coordinator, it feels like the perfect fit.

Too bad nothing goes according to plan.

Breaking an irreplaceable statue on his first day doesn’t exactly scream competency—especially when that statue turns out to be a cursed demon with an ancient grudge.

After centuries trapped in stone and darkness, Luka Gregori wakes to a world nothing like the one he remembers. He doesn’t know where he is, when it is, or why he can’t stop growling at the shifter who set him free. All he knows is that Ruger makes sense when nothing else does.

But curses don’t just vanish, and when past and present collide, threatening a future he never dared to hope for, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect his new mate.

Even if that means becoming the monster everyone already thinks he is.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0FS97CB9Y

Reader Reviews

Fun

October 30, 2025

M/M Explicit. Another cute, fun, quick read in the series. The segments of getting Luka current on slang were fun and not overdone. The curse subplot added just enough drama. I liked the twist in both who set the curse and how to break it. A worthwhile way to spend an hour. )

Bitten in Stone

November 6, 2025

A cute short story that warms the heart. With cozy vibes, instant love, fated mates, curses, and more the story was a perfect lunch time or bedtime read to put a smile on your face. ) One person found this helpful

Amazingly awesome

November 20, 2025

I love this series but this story seemed somewhat more enderIng something about a centuries old gargoyle finding his mate by accident while encased in stone!!!! Oh and both are smoking hot!!! Thank you - Lori )

As great as the rest of the series. . .

February 7, 2026

Although I didn’t realize it was a short story when I started reading it. I hope there will be more of this series to come? )

great story for the length

November 29, 2025

This story is only 80 pages so go into it knowing that there isn’t going to be a ton of backstory or relationship/character development. The story is an entertaining, quick read. We get to see a couple of the past characters. A couple more are introduced (setting up subsequent books maybe?). It’s a nice dip back into this universe and worth the read. Also works fine as a standalone but Skye’s role won’t make as much sense without some of the backstory from the other books. )