Heartsworn
A Novel
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Pub Date 3 Dec 2026 | Archive Date 2 Dec 2026
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Description
Return to the world of Heartsong! A reclusive researcher gets the shock of a lifetime when the (very attractive) gargoyle statue in her rose garden awakens and claims her as his mate.
She’s known him all her life…
June Parkhurst is a prodigy, a conservator, and…an empath. Yet, her empathic abilities don’t feel like a gift; they’re a curse, one that’s driven her into isolation.
Overwhelmed by the feelings of others and her own grief, June sticks to what she loves most: statues. She’s always been fascinated by them, especially the gothic masterpiece in her family’s rose garden.
He’s watched over her for years…
For centuries, Alaric has despaired. Cursed to stone by the cruel Faerie Queen, Alaric has watched the world pass him by. He holds desperately onto a fleeting hope—that one day, June will come to understand what he’s known for years: she is his heartsong.
Magick stolen can be reclaimed, and curses cast can be broken…
A new museum with enigmatic owners has just opened, full of statues just like hers. Unable to resist, June emerges from seclusion determined to find answers about her statue. Yet, nothing is what it seems in this curious place, and June can’t ignore how…alive the statues feel.
The mysterious statues and their owners are just the start of the strangeness. During an attack by masked thieves, June swears one of the statues comes to life and flies away. But that’s impossible. As impossible as the whispers she hears from her beloved statue…mate.
Tropes:
• Monster romance
• Museum mystery
• Domestic bliss
• Protective monster mmc
• Nerdy fmc
• Neurodivergent fmc
• Healing/comfort over grief
• Fated mates
• Forced proximity
Advance Praise
"S.E. Wendel manages to sandwich together all the things I love - gargoyles, ancient history, a cute cat, and a heroine you can root for - and creates a wonderful, fast-moving tale of fated mate romance. I love the nod to the Pygmalion story, and who wouldn't want a gorgeous statue coming to life and falling in love with them? It's a monster romance with a fully-fleshed out world, yet it manages to center in on the hero and heroine and gives us all the feels and spice. Yes, please! I need the next book right away!"
— New York Times Bestselling Author Ruby Dixon
"Heartsworn by S.E. Wendel has everything I want in a paranormal monster romance. An intelligent heroine you truly want to root for? Check. A gargoyle hero equal parts pining and protective? Double check. S.E. Wendel's signature brand of exquisite longing, luscious world-building, and incredible spice? Check, check, CHECK! Like always, SE Wendel's writing absolutely gleams in Heartsworn, and gives vivid, sparkling life to June and Alaric. A must-read in the monster romance genre!"
— Ursa Dax, bestselling author of Married to the Alien Cowboy
"S.E. Wendel masterfully blends beautiful writing with a heartachingly stunning world and rich character building. Deeply built lore and history will suck you in from page one as June starts to unravel the mystery of her fascination with the gargoyle statue in her family's garden. And reading about Alaric's longing for his heartsong? It'll have you staring into the eyes of every statue you pass, wondering if your mate could be hiding in plain sight. A top read for me of 2026!"
— Hazel Mack, author of Getting It On With Gargoyles
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780063466296 |
| PRICE | £9.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 448 |