Book Title: Heart of Stone

Author: Regine Abel

Genre: Sci-Fi Romance

Series: Khargals of Duras (reads as standalone)

Release Date: February 19, 2019

Her winged savior was no angel.

When death nearly claims Brianna at the tender age of eight, a being that shouldn’t exist saves her. Twenty years later, she becomes an architect specialized in historic buildings, still searching for evidence that the one who saved her—the one who haunts her increasingly wild dreams—truly exists. When a mystery man hires her for a major project in the catacombs of an old church turned exclusive, gothic nightclub, Brianna believes she may have her chance at long last.

Alkor has grown weary of this era. Forced to hide in plain sight, forbidden from ever claiming the only woman to have stirred his mating instincts, he considers going back into hibernation rather than pining for her from afar. But the sudden activation of the beacon changes everything. Rescue is on the way! With his only means of reaching the rendezvous point trapped in the catacombs, Alkor hires Brianna to help recover his treasure. However, his lost sigil isn’t the only thing he intends to take back home with him.

Time is running out, and the evil forces conspiring to capture him and will stop at nothing to achieve their goal, even using Brianna. Did Alkor save his true mate only to lose her now that they might have a chance at a future together?

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Amount of sex 3.5 / 5
How explicit is the sex scenes 3 / 5
Story 4 / 5
Overall: 4 / 5

Heart of Stone is written by Regine Abel, and its part of a seven-book collective anthology called Khargals of Duras. Each book in this sci-fi series is written by a different author and can be read as a standalone sci-fi romance. This anthology tells the story of the Khargals, which are gargoyle-like creatures. They have been stranded here on Earth after their spaceship crashed. Finally, after one thousand years, their signal has been answered.

Heart of Stone tells the story of Alkor Drayvus, who is the Major in his Khargal military unit, and Brianna Brent. Brianna’s family had a tragic accident when she was eight years old. She would have also died if Alkor wasn’t there to rescue her. Twenty years have passed, and she still remembers the accident. Brianna continues to search for evidence of the being that saved her.

Alkor knows that time is starting to run out. He hires Brianna to help with the renovations at his gothic nightclub in hopes that she will remember him. When Brianna first meets Alkor, she realizes that it’s her savior. But what is going to happen when Alkor has to leave to get to the rescue ship?

Their chemistry is off the charts, and the sex scenes are steamy! I really enjoyed this story, and it’s a definite add to your TBR list.

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Regine Abel

Regine Abel is a fantasy, paranormal and sci-fi junky. Anything with a bit of magic, a touch of the unusual and definitely a lot of romance, will have her jumping for joy. Hot alien warriors meeting no-nonsense, kick-ass heroine give her warm fuzzies. Through her Veredian Chronicles series, Regine will take you to an exciting alien world full of mystery, action, passion and new beginnings. Follow Amalia and her Veredian sisters – enslaved, exploited and hunted – as they fight for their freedom and the right to love. In her Dark Tales series, Regine will make you rediscover the fairy tales of your youth in a sexy, dark, and twisted reimagining of the classics.

When not writing or reading, Regine surrenders to the other passion in her life: video games! As a professional Game Designer and Creative Director, her career has led her from her home in Canada to the US and various countries in Europe and Asia.