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Name: Heart of Stone (The Negotiator Trilogy, Book 1)
Author: C.E. Murphy

📘 Heart of Stone (The Negotiator Trilogy, Book 1) by C.E. Murphy

Alban Korund, a winged, shape-shifting gargoyle, is framed as a murderer. He begs legal help from Margrit Knight, a human lawyer who at first thinks he's a typical Central Park stalker. Margrit soon becomes attracted to her stony client and fascinated by the shadowy world of the Old Races, who live secretly among humans. As their unlikely relationship blossoms, Alban and Margrit must confront the dangerous world of vampires and old gods.

First publish date: 2007

Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance

Authors: C.E. Murphy

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