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 heleft behind; he retreats to New Orleans in hopes of disappearing amongst the livelycrowd. 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, threeyears 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 LoaErzulie Freda, the goddess of love in search of a second chance at romance. Daphnetook 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 denyhim a beautiful future?