Shot Through The Heart By Kate Mcdarris May 2026

The story follows , the literal god of love, whose magic is fading in a world where belief is dwindling. Desperate to find a way to maintain his influence, he decides to create a matchmaking app but needs the capital and expertise of a mortal venture capitalist, Preston Milan .

Preston is a successful, single businessman who is cynical about love—until he meets Carter on the set of his television show, Invested . The two strike a deal: Preston will fund and help build the app if Carter can prove his matchmaking abilities by finding Preston’s "perfect match". However, as the god of love tries to pair the investor with someone else, he finds himself falling for the mortal instead. Shot Through the Heart by Kate McDarris

is a spicy, male-male (MM) paranormal romance novella by Kate McDarris. Published as part of the Monster Mash Holiday Story series, the story explores the intersection of ancient Greek mythology and modern-day New York City. Plot Summary The story follows , the literal god of

Shot Through the Heart (Monster Mash Story) by Kate McDarris The two strike a deal: Preston will fund

The relationship dynamic begins with professional friction and skepticism before evolving into a deep romantic connection.

The narrative is noted for its comedic elements, including pop culture references and a playful debate over whether pineapple belongs on pizza. Literary Context