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
Though it can be read as a standalone, Shot Through the Heart is part of a shared universe that includes McDarris's other works like Tinsel & Tentacles and Diamonds & Tentacles . It is characterized by its high "spice" level and fast-paced, lighthearted narrative style. 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 novella reimagines ancient gods living in a contemporary world, such as accessing Mount Olympus via a New York City elevator .
Reviewers often categorize the duo as a "grumpy/sunshine" pairing, with Preston being the cynical businessman and Carter the desperate, yet hopeful, love god.
The narrative is noted for its comedic elements, including pop culture references and a playful debate over whether pineapple belongs on pizza. Literary Context