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Hard to Handle: A Beauty and Beast Novel (Gargoyles Series Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Christine Warren (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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From New York Times bestselling author Christine Warren comes Hard to Handle, the fifth book in her Gargoyles series about a tale that is as old as time…and a love as strong as stone.

The only male among four sisters, Michael Drummond is no stranger to women’s strength and formidable will. But when a fierce woman warrior from another realm bursts into his life, bringing with her a battle between good and evil, Michael is overcome by an explosive dose of desire that only this stunningly beautiful woman can inspire.

The first and only of her kind, Ash is a lone female gargoyle, a creature destined to protect mankind from Demons determined to unleash their darkest forces.
But her bone-deep instinct to do battle is turned off-kilter by her untamed attraction to the dangerously handsome human she can’t stay away from. If they manage to keep the world safe, can they turn the passion crackling between them into a love that will withstand the test of time?

“Soars with fun, witty characters and nonstop action.” - Publishers Weekly on Stone Cold Lover
Don't miss the other books in the Gargoyle series:

Book #1: Heart of Stone
Book #2: Stone Cold Lover
Book #3: Hard as a Rock
Book #4: Rocked by Love

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Editorial Reviews

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“Soars with fun, witty characters and nonstop action.” ―Publishers Weekly on Stone Cold Lover

"ROCKED BY LOVE has romance, action, life and death moments with magic and demons, sexy gargoyle men, and the women who can handle their world." - Fresh Fiction

"If you like reading paranormal with steam to spare, delivered in a hip, fresh voice, then Rocked By Love will be right up your (dangerous and spooky) alley." - Bookpage

“Fascinating, complex, and so well crafted...perfect for keeping fans…coming back for more.” ―RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on Stone Cold Lover

“The opening of Warren's hot new paranormal series is a snarky, creative and steamy success that delights new and longtime fans alike.” ―RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on Heart of Stone

“The sexual attraction...is palpable.” ―Publishers Weekly on Heart of Stone

“Steamy scenes, mixed with an intriguing story line and a hearty helping of snarky humor.” ―Reader to Reader on Heart of Stone

“A Rousing first act that sets the boundaries of this engaging urban fantasy.” ―Midwest Book Review on Heart of Stone

“Fast paced with characters you'll love, and even some you'll love to hate, Heart of Stone is another winner for author Christine Warren!” ―Romance Reviews Today on Heart of Stone

About the Author

CHRISTINE WARREN is the author of Stone Cold Lover and Heart of Stone, as well as the Novels of the Others, including NEW YORK TIMES Bestsellers Big Bad Wolf, Walk on the Wild Side, and One Bite with a Stranger. Born and raised in coastal New England, CHRISTINE WARREN now lives as a transplant in the Pacific Northwest. When not writing (as if that ever happens), she enjoys horseback riding, playing with her pets, identifying dogs from photos of their underbellies, and most of all reading things someone else had to agonize over.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01IA6FO0G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Paperbacks (February 7, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 7, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 716 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
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Born and raised in coastal New England, Christine Warren now lives in the Pacific Northwest and only wonders what took her so long to get there.

When not scrambling frantically to complete her latest writing project, Christine spends most of her time as a crazy animal lady, hanging out with her dog Levi, her horse Cal, and the assorted human friends willing to put up with her oddity. In addition to playing with her pets, Christine's hobbies include identifying dog breeds from photos of their underbellies, appreciating fine and not-so-fine wines, shopping for the perfect pair of Christian Louboutin shoes, and most of all reading things someone else had to agonize over.

She enjoys hearing from readers and can be reached via email sent to Christine@christinewarren.net or by postal mail to Christine Warren, PO Box 871900, Vancouver, WA 98687-1900.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Shirl B
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the twist in this fun, snarky series!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2019
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Great story line - the strong 'hero' is a woman!! The characters are hilarious- love all the smart mouth stuff - Story line is so well developed - everything flows great!!!
Although this could be a stand alone book, This was a you may want to read the others first - so very worth it!!!!!! Love all of these!!!!
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April R Symes
4.0 out of 5 stars Twists within Turns in a series that is still super Fresh #Gargoyle5
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2017
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Hard to Handle' by Christine Warren is book 5 in the Gargoyles series and wow it feels as fresh as if I was picking up and reading book 1. In this book, it is the story of Michael Drummond and Ash.

In this book, we are introduced to the first female Guardian/ gargoyle-- This book departs from tradition, because in previous books there were the male guardians to the female human Wardens but in this book, we have a female gargoyle which is totally awesome. Ash looks and acts like her Gargoyle brothers , she knows her what her sacred duty is but how can she proceed without a male Warden to guide her? Ahh that is where Michael Drummond aka Drum comes in.
Drum is part of an Irish family and they have certain talents or abilities. These abilities have come in pretty useful to him and his family, including his sister. Drum owns a bar , comes off at first as kind of a jerk but that is surface glance. He is very protective of his family and a bit unsure where he fits in because he doesn’t think he has any of their talents when he does, his hasn’t come thru yet. Oh he will grow on you and his interaction with this female Gargoyle is unique—Ash is fierce and independent –there is a chemistry, a heat between them. He doesn’t know what to make of her but he is interested in her. She has come to save the world and is ready for battle while Drum is trying to figure out what is going on.
There is a bit more action in this book than in previous books, in my opinion. There is also a lot more sexual tension and humor between the MC. The action and romance is great and while some spots did run slow, overall it was a good read. I loved Drum’s sister and I hope she gets her own book soon. Overall, this was a solid Gargoyles read and I look forward to the next in the series.

My rating: 4.5 stars ****
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jdhwbt53
5.0 out of 5 stars This series keeps on getting BETTER all the time. TWIST !!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2017
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Love the Gargoyle series. There's a big twist in this one. A must read. The Dark is still trying to overcome the Light. Characters from other books are involved, gargoyles and their human and witch mates. Can't wait for the next one.
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sannat99
3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to finish
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017
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I usually enjoy her books. The last two have been boring. Agree with the other reviewer that there is no build up or chemistry between hero and heroine. Also very disjointed and random threats to keep action alive in book. I do not look foward to the end or care about it. Will not buy further books in this series.
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LoisA
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2017
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A first. Love so unexpected. Finding your true calling. Such a wonderful series. Fighting evil with everything you have to save the world.
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Douglas C. Meeks
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Story With More Than Just 1 Twist
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2017
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I have read all of these gargoyle books and while all of them have been good I felt like we were getting into a bit of a rut with them, this book brings us out of such a thought and adds a bit more humor into the mix also which was a welcome addition.

Ash and Drum were a good match once they decided not to hate each other. The romance was done well and the overall plot was very good although I would have enjoyed seeing some of the secondary characters fleshed out a bit more (his family).

There is a good amount of action which makes for a good story, the sex was IMHO a bit overdone but not horribly and it had a few things that did NOT go like you thought things were going to go which is usually a good thing and I felt it was here.

Bottom Line: I really enjoyed this story possibly more than I did the last 2 but I have loved them all but the last one to really "knock my socks off" was book 1 but there is an overarching storyline that we are slowly getting to and looks like it will be one of those battles to save the Earth but the real reason I like these books is usually the romance from unsuspecting females with previously hunks of rock :) While I AM an action oriented reader I would have liked a bit more romantic comedy interjected in the next one as this one did and maybe less prior knowledge. 4 Stars and highly recommended.
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Neicie
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great addition to the series
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017
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Fun. Lovely. Another great addition to the series. I enjoyed the bits of Irish and the interactions of the characters.
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Kindle Customer sami
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017
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Snapy, sizzle from the jump.
Would definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for fire.c
Can't wait for the next book
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JoB.
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2018
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Found this series by accident and read in order. Just waiting for the next one now. Must not end please.
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Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Gargoyles
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2017
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I was a little disappointed with this book.I did not think it was as good as the others which I loved
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2017
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Love the Gargoyles, never disappointed, good story line
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