Heart of Stone

Do you need an exquisite slow burn of a romance with intense pining and longing glances? Look no further than this angsty historical paranormal romance. Vampire Henry hires Theophilus as his personal secretary. Henry is lonely and touch-starved but also a completely vivacious, lively character. He’s intensely interested in Theophilus’s opinions, whereas Theophilus is completely baffled by his employer and wants to maintain propriety. Their relationship slowly grows from employer-employee to friends to something more. The story focuses on small intimacies and I ate it up. Plus, the prose is gorgeous with an old-fashioned, otherworldly feel. (Closed door.)