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Date read: July 12, 2025
Leafshire Cove Monsters
1. When the Weaver Met the Gargoyle - Paperback | Kindle
2. When the Witch Met the Minotaur
3. When the Baker Met the Dragon
Lila Appleton
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Synopsis (Goodreads):
A shire-esque party forces a straight-laced human weaver and a brooding gargoyle guard together in the most delightfully tension-filled ways.Thoughts on When the Weaver Met the Gargoyle: This one was fun with a quick romance and a little well-placed magic and a town full of interesting characters. And a sweet pet. That said, Laini's frenemy doing what she did to get Rom and Laini to act on their feelings is a big NO in my book. Consent is everything. Even in the magical world. (To be fair, Tully's book is next in the series, so she will maybe possibly hopefully learn the error of her ways and not just apologize because Laini is glaring at her.)
I have one talent, and it’s not relationships. It’s weaving. But I have one chance to keep my cozy little life in the magical Leafshire Cove and it’s going to require a partner.
I swore off romance—my last relationship was a humiliating disaster. But to enter the mayor’s tapestry contest, and win the contract attached, I need a date, thanks to a ridiculous ancient faerie spell requiring attendants to bring a potential partner.
When my frenemy suggests the new watchtower guard, a growly gargoyle named Romulus who never speaks and hides inside a massive cloak, I think she’s finally lost her mind. But said frenemy refuses to back down, and suddenly, the gargoyle and I are forced into a temporary match.
Romulus is employed by the mayor so he has no choice but to go. Because of a past issue with his stone magic, he’s dead set on remaining single, so there shouldn’t be a problem.
Until we share the wrong pot of tea…
Anywho. Laini and Rom. She's a talented weaver who is dealing with the gossip-y fallout of her last relationship imploding. Her ex is a Jerky McJerkPants and I honestly don't see why she would date him in the first place, but now that they've ended things, she's the one dealing with the town gossip and she just wants to weave in peace. Rom is...kinda in the same boat. Minus the jerky ex. He's a fiercely private gargoyle who blames himself for something that happened at his previous place of employment. Which means he doesn't think he should get involved with Laini so she won't get hurt/her reputation won't take another hit/etc. He also doesn't think he deserves someone as sweet and talented as Laini.
Fortunately for both of them, Tully intervenes (I may not agree with her method of getting things done, but I have to admit she gets results) and soon the two are spending time together AND MORE.
A little magic, a jerky ex, a mischievous critter, a gargoyle with oodles of magic, and a lady who knows a good monster when she meets him. *thumbs up*
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