When Amber Lawson flees her abusive ex-boyfriend, she discovers the mysterious town of Beastly Falls—a place where humans and supernatural beings coexist, bound by a curse that only allows fated mates to enter.

Welcomed by the quirky towns people, all eager to get to know her and oddly curious about her relationship status, she quickly finds a job as the night-time librarian. Charmed by the gothic structure and the eclectic collection of books and patrons, she quickly falls into a routine and is intrigued by one of her patrons, a male who resembles the gargoyle on the building.

Gargoyle Xavier Chauvre watches over the library by day and transforms into a brooding human by night, cursed until he finds his true love. He had despaired of ever finding his love until he felt the unmistakable tug the day Amber drove into town. Drawn to her, he lurks in the stacks and keeps watch over her, hoping she feels the bond too.

As sparks fly over late-night book talks, Amber falls into old habits, and only a magical mating bond with Xavier can save her. Can this odd couple break the curse, defeat her past, and find love among the stacks?

Mature Novella

  • Romance
  • Paranormal Romance
  • Paranormal Small Town
  • Paranormal Novella
  • Monster Romance
  • Gargoyle Romance
  • Cursed Romance
  • Fated Mates
  • Light Paranormal Romance
  • Instalove
  • Novella

Note from the Author

This story is an instalove novella with an HEA. No cliffhangers. It's not super angsty or deep. A light, Hallmark type story with some heat and emotion. This book is part of a collaboration with other authors, set in the same small town. You do NOT need to read the others to enjoy this book.

Published
October 29, 2024
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Beastly Falls

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In the heart of the mysterious town of Beastly Falls, the supernatural is more than just myth—it’s a way of life. Hidden from the world, this enchanted haven is home to creatures that walk the line between beasts and men, each bound by ancient curses and destined to find their fated mate. Here, love isn’t just a feeling, it’s an undeniable force that can heal the deepest wounds and shatter the most powerful curses.

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Amber Lawson, a woman seeking refuge from an abusive past, stumbles upon Beastly Falls by chance. In this gothic, moonlit town, she finds a job as the night librarian of a centuries-old library, but what she doesn’t expect is to encounter Xavier Chauvre, a brooding gargoyle who is cursed to remain stone by day and human by night. Their connection is instant, but trust doesn’t come easy, especially when Amber is running from a past she can't escape, and Xavier’s time in human form is running out.

The town itself is as much a character as the people who inhabit it, its ancient magic weaving through every corner, every whisper of wind, and every flickering light. As Amber and Xavier’s bond deepens, they must face the shadows of their pasts and unravel the town’s many secrets before they can break the curse that binds them together. Each story in the Beastly Falls series offers a new supernatural creature, a new forbidden love, and a world full of dark magic, fated bonds, and the kind of romance that could only thrive in such a haunted place.

For those who love their romance with a touch of fantasy, danger, and the thrill of the unknown, Beastly Falls is a town that will stay with you long after the last page is turned. Will love be enough to break the ancient curses that bind them all? Only the fated can tell.

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This was my first book by Sabrina Silvers and I really enjoyed reading about all the characters and thought it did a great job of drawing the reader into the story. I liked Xavier's friend Rook and thought it was fun how the library participate in trying to give Xavier and Amber a chance to get to know one another better. I look forward to looking into more of this authors books as well as other books in this multi author series.

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