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The Gargoyle Beguiles The Beauty: A Light Funny Paranormal Romance (Nocturne Falls Book 17)

Name: The Gargoyle Beguiles The Beauty: A Light Funny Paranormal Romance (Nocturne Falls Book 17)
Rating: 4.7 (1588 reviews)
Author: Kristen Painter
ISBN: B0F63THGCW

by Kristen Painter

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About this book

Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the enchanting town where Halloween is a lifestyle and the supernatural is just the local neighborhood watch. If you are hunting for your next cozy paranormal romance, this delightful installment offers the perfect escape. It is a sweet, lighthearted read that proves love can bloom in the most stone-cold of places, even when one party is literally made of granite.

Sydney Marlowe is trading the high-stakes world of modeling and corporate business for a simpler life as a trad wife. With a fresh start in a town full of shifters and magic, she is ready to bake, nest, and find the perfect partner. Her plans hit a snag, however, when she meets her new neighbor, Adam Rockford. Adam is a gargoyle in town for a temporary stint, nursing a broken heart and swearing off romance entirely. He is looking for peace, but he finds himself unexpectedly charmed by the human next door.

This story masterfully blends the fish-out-of-water trope with a slow-burn connection that feels both magical and grounded. As a fun bonus for pet lovers, the narrative features an adorable dog, adding extra warmth to this closed-door romance. Whether you are a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer, this charming tale offers a blend of humor, heart, and just enough supernatural spice to keep you turning pages.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0F63THGCW

Reader Reviews

Sweet story

July 3, 2025

FINALLY! dogs not cats! While I adore all the felines in the books, I am a dog person. I used to be a cat person until I ended up with a puppy. But aside from that pointless statement. The story was a fun read. I love all the characters, the ones who are all up in everyone's business, a Lil birdie always around. Every book in this series is a fun read. I always tell friends about this one. Love Kristen's books! All of them! ) One person found this helpful

The Gargoyle Beguiles the Beauty

July 1, 2025

The Gargoyle Beguiles the Beauty by Kristen Painter Nocturne Falls series #17. Paranormal romance. Closed door. Can be read as a stand-alone. Welcome to Nocturne Falls, a town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year so the paranormal residents can live openly. Gargoyle Adam Rockford is temporarily in Nocturne Falls to fill in as the gargoyle statue. He has a new neighbor, Sydney Marlowe, and helps her unload her moving truck. She drops by his house as a thank you, but he’s a bit standoffish....

The Gargoyle Beguiles the Beauty

July 1, 2025

](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) The Gargoyle Beguiles the Beauty by Kristen Painter Nocturne Falls series #17. Paranormal romance. Closed door. Can be read as a stand-alone. Welcome to Nocturne Falls, a town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year so the paranormal residents can live openly. Gargoyle Adam Rockford is temporarily in Nocturne Falls to fill in as the gargoyle statue. He has a new neighbor, Sydney...

loved it!

July 9, 2025

another great book by Kristen Painter. i love Nocturne falls and the people and wish i could live there. this book is extra awesome because it has doggies in it! )

A New Gargoyle Adventure

June 30, 2025

General Details - Standalone or series? Book 17 in an ongoing series - That being said each of these stories is complete in itself and can be read as a standalone especially in this case with both main characters being new to the town of Nocturne Falls. Genre - Paranormal Romance And Now To The Review! First Impressions: It's always exciting to meet new characters in this series and it has been a while since a Gargoyle took centre stage. General Review This was a fun installment in the...