Stone Hearts (Crescent City Sentries, #1)

Is there any escape from true anguish?
After thirteen centuries as a gargoyle, Jasper Lafavre thought he knew pain. Then,
tragedy struck in a way that gutted him to the core. In hiding from his brother and all he
left behind; he retreats to New Orleans in hopes of disappearing amongst the lively
crowd.
His plan seems to be working, until he stumbles upon an antique shop that calls to him.
One step inside and he realizes a destiny foretold ages ago may come to pass ...
After the death of her husband, Daphne Lavain's world crumbled around her. Now, three
years later, she has rebuilt her life and her antique store is thriving.
According to her best friend, Ava, there is no better time for her to seek out the Loa
Erzulie Freda, the goddess of love in search of a second chance at romance. Daphne
took none of this seriously, until he walked through her door ...
Will Jasper and Daphne claim a love written in the stars? Or will Jasper's ugly past deny
him a beautiful future?