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Beauty and the Stone BeastA Cursed Gargoyle Beauty and the Beast Retelling

by Lisa Carlisle
Beauty and the Stone Beast: A Cursed Gargoyle Beauty and the Beast Retelling by Lisa Carlisle
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Stone by day. Hers by night.She came to steal herbs from my garden. She stayed to try to save ME.

A queen's curse turns me to stone at sunrise, punishment for defying her. My soldiers are already gone, frozen mid-scream around my walls. And I'm forced to watch over them as a reminder for my defiance.

In my library the petals of a poppy are turning to stone, one by one.

When the last one falls, so do I.

Then a green witch and her family walk through my failing wards and straight into my courtyard like they belong here. She steals herbs from my courtyard.

So I imprison her.

She tries to bargain for her family's freedom, telling me she can help.

I stopped believing in help three years ago.

I only have one petal left.

But maybe one chance.

Her.

Features:

  • A cursed gargoyle hero with a tragic past
  • A green witch heroine who refuses to give up
  • Grumpy / sunshine
  • Enemies-to-lovers, slow burn romance with heat
  • A gothic castle surrounded by a forbidden forest

Beauty and the Stone Beast — a Beauty and the Beast retelling for readers who always preferred the beast.

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FantasyRomanceParanormal RomanceParanormal FantasyRomantasyMonster RomanceSlow Burn RomanceAdultRetellingsFairy Tale RetellingsWitchesGargoyleEnemies To Lovers
Release date: July 7, 2026

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Lisa Carlisle

Lisa Carlisle

Lisa Carlisle is an American author best known for blending paranormal romance with emotional character-driven storytelling. A USA Today bestselling writer, she has built a loyal readership through stories where supernatural beings, from vampires and gargoyles to witches and shapeshifters, face personal struggles as daunting as the magical dangers around them. Her novels balance romance, suspense, and adventure while exploring themes of redemption, belonging, forbidden love, and second chances.

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Carlisle's writing often focuses on heroes and heroines who have been shaped by loss, curses, or difficult pasts. Rather than relying solely on paranormal spectacle, her stories emphasize emotional growth and the relationships that develop between characters who learn to trust, heal, and find unexpected hope. Whether set in hidden supernatural societies or contemporary New England, her books combine fast-paced plots with heartfelt romance and memorable fantasy elements.

Before becoming a full-time author, Carlisle served in the United States Marine Corps, an experience that took her to Okinawa, Japan. Her travels continued long after her military service, including backpacking across Europe and living in Paris, experiences that have inspired many of the settings found throughout her fiction. She also fulfilled another lifelong passion by owning a bookstore, further deepening her connection to the world of books.

Over the years, Carlisle has created several popular paranormal romance series, including Underground Encounters, Highland Gargoyles, Stone Sentries, Salem Supernaturals, and White Mountain Shifters. Across these interconnected worlds, readers encounter cursed protectors, ancient legends, hidden magical communities, and romances that thrive despite impossible odds.

Living in New England with her husband, children, and an assortment of pets, Carlisle continues to expand her imaginative worlds with stories that blend supernatural intrigue, emotional depth, and satisfying happily-ever-afters. For readers who enjoy paranormal romance filled with fated mates, dangerous secrets, and resilient characters, her books offer an engaging escape into worlds where love proves stronger than fear.

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Bear to be Wild: A witch and bear shifter romance (Moonlight Siren #5)
⧗ 9.00 / 1
Rock of Stages: A Gargoyle Shifter Rockstar Romance (Moonlight Siren #4)
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Another One Bites the Lust: A jaguar shifter rockstar romance (Moonlight Siren #3)
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Howl Me to the Moon: A witch and wolf shifter rockstar romance (Moonlight Siren #2)
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Every Bite You Take: A Fun Vampire Romance (Moonlight Siren #1)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Fated to the Gargoyle (Mated to the Monster: Season 2)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Bony Bony: A Siren and Wolf Shifter Romance (Salem Supernaturals #9)
Unrated
Match My Fall: A witch and wolf shifter paranormal romantic comedy (Salem Supernaturals #8)
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Spies without a Face: a midlife witch and her bear shifter neighbor (Salem Supernaturals #7)
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Sprite Wedding: A Dragon Shifter and Elf Romance (Salem Supernaturals #6)
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Night Wedding (Salem Supernaturals #4)
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Bite Wedding: A siren and wolf shifter paranormal romantic comedy (Salem Supernaturals #5)
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Dancing with My Elf: A Paranormal Chick Lit Nove (Salem Supernaturals #3)
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Hot in Witch City: A Shifter and Siren Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Salem Supernaturals #2)
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Rebel Spell: A witch and vampire romance with humor and suspense (Salem Supernaturals #1)
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Tempted by the Gargoyle (Stone Sentries #1)
Unrated


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