~ Gargoyles meets Empyrean, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Cyberpunk: 2077 andArcane: League of Legends ~

Once a novella, Hearts of Stone: Star-Crossed was traditionally published in March, 2022 in the Fierce Hearts charity romance anthology for Ukraine, which was only available for a limited time. Now, it has become its own stand-alone book, the first of a series! Written in just six days, so as to finish by the deadline for the anthology, Velora Venn was honored to have this story selected to be included for such a worthy cause. After that the rights have returned to her later that year, Hearts of Stone: Star-Crossed was edited and polished (with more than 8,500 words added) to include more storybuilding elements to be all the more enjoyable! In June of 2024, the author revisited the book, improving greatly upon it and adding 30,000 more words!!

?? Artwork by the author included inside
?? New Adult (reader target audience: older teens & adults)
?? Romance tropes: Forbidden love, beauty and the beast, opposites attract, soul mates, redemption, amnesia, forced proximity
?? Shifting POVs from volume 2 on
?? Series progressively becomes steamier & includes more adult themes
?? Gargoyle monsters with a bat twist
?? Cyberpunk setting AND high fantasy settings
?? Dystopian world with problems reflecting Earth's

Synopsis:

Noxhaven is a vast, vertical megapolis where the privileged thrive in Uppercity, while marginalized communities struggle in the segregated Lowercity. Life is far from perfect and has grown even more complicated with the sudden appearance of curious, plant-human hybrids. These beings, known as Mandracals, have become a new race, feared by the masses almost as much as the expansive Mist that surrounds the few remaining cities on the threatened planet Gaiath. However, to the ostracized and enigmatic Goyles who dwell in the depths of Undercity, these new beings are revered for their potential and purpose.

After emerging from the Mist, Sakura awoke abandoned in the seedy, neon-lit streets of Lowercity, with no memory of who she was or where she came from. Reborn as a Mandracal, her dark hair transformed into light pink, and vines sprouted from her scalp. Lost and confused, she found others like herself who offered their support. Through scraps of information about her origins, she tenaciously discovered a way to return to Uppercity, hoping to spark her memory and reunite with her family, whom she believed would welcome her back. Instead, she found herself in the clutches of the unforgiving authorities and soon embarked on an alarming yet thrilling journey.

When Sakura meets Sylvan, a silvery Goyle who insists on protecting her, she learns many truths, including what she truly is. As she discovers more about herself, she uncovers a noble purpose. Determined to join Sylvan's cause and make a difference, Sakura realizes she's not just captivated by his gallant dedication, but also by his personality and charm...

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