Mated to the Monster Series by Karla Doyle, Ava Ross, Honey Phillips, Maggie Mayhem, Lisa Carlisle, Vera Valentine, Evangeline Priest, Ember Davis, Andie Fenichel, Alana Khan, Matilda Martel, Debra Elise, A.C. Ruttan

A steamy and sweet, fated mates, monster romance with a guaranteed Happily Ever After!When my cousin calls—in tears because her parents won’t accept her fiancé because “his skin is a different color”—I give her the “we ride at dawn” support she needs and deserves. Which lands me in the position of maid of honor for her upcoming wedding—in exactly three weeks.Juggling my work schedule, booking a flight halfway across the country, and getting a dress that’s “any color other than green” are doable... moreA steamy and sweet, fated mates, monster romance with a guaranteed Happily Ever After!When my cousin calls—in tears because her parents won’t accept her fiancé because “his skin is a different color”—I give her the “we ride at dawn” support she needs and deserves. Which lands me in the position of maid of honor for her upcoming wedding—in exactly three weeks.Juggling my work schedule, booking a flight halfway across the country, and getting a dress that’s “any color other than green” are doable. Making other arrangements in a town Google can’t locate is more challenging. Not wanting to add to my cousin’s stress, I ask for the best man’s contact info under the guise of coordinating with him about wedding stuff.Constantine is happy to help. With a hotel reservation. By sending me the numbers for my cousin’s hairdresser and the nail salon. A couple of text messages in, we switch to phone calls to make it easier to discuss the wedding rehearsal party plans. And his voice…it’s enough to make me swoon. Or spontaneously combust. Both at the same time, honestly.Our calls don’t end once the plans are hammered out. They get friendlier. More personal. To the point that I’m the one with pre-wedding butterflies when I arrive in the mysterious town of Fate's Falls. I don’t know what Constantine looks like, nor do I care. I’m not superficial or a racist like my cousin’s parents. I’m as open-minded as it gets.But I’m human. As in, literally. And Constantine…is not. Also literally. The man I’ve been crushing on is a monster, and a huge one at that. The hulking minotaur could crush me—again, literally—in one of his massive hands. Logically, I should be scared, but I’m the opposite. I assume it’s because I’m the adventurous type, and more than a little curious to know if the hunky minotaur is monstrous all over. It's just some wedding fun, right?Constantine has other ideas. He insists our connection is deeper than physical chemistry. He believes we’re mates. As in, fated mates.I came to Fate's Falls to support my cousin and maybe have some fun with the deep-voiced best man before going back to my life already in progress. But apparently, once you’re mated to the minotaur, there’s no going back.Part of the Fate's Falls series by Karla DoyleThis book is intended for adult readers only. Visit the author's website for content notes about all of her books. less

Things weren't great, but Mel was handling it. Dancing at the Scarlet Pole provided an income that just barely kept her financial head above water, she had her own place, and if her life wasn't exactly luxe, it was bearable. As long as she stayed the course, sooner or later she had to catch a break, right? Problem was, the only breaks the universe was coughing up were the ones she spent decompressing with her beloved coffee drinks in the club's back alley... moreThings weren't great, but Mel was handling it. Dancing at the Scarlet Pole provided an income that just barely kept her financial head above water, she had her own place, and if her life wasn't exactly luxe, it was bearable. As long as she stayed the course, sooner or later she had to catch a break, right? Problem was, the only breaks the universe was coughing up were the ones she spent decompressing with her beloved coffee drinks in the club's back alley.Elim had tirelessly chiseled at a forgotten seam between the realms, his only hope of escape a slender gossamer thread of unraveled magic. Determined and furious, he refused to spend the eve of his Uncle's coronation sitting meekly in a forgotten dungeon. Wedging himself between the crumbling mortar of enchantment and the mortal realm was beneath an Unseelie prince, but better a crownless head than a headless crown, as the saying went.When the bitter taste of his freedom abruptly turns into a chance at something sweeter, the stakes of seduction between the exiled fae and his equally-stubborn quarry are higher—and hotter—than ever. Can Elim convince Mel that an accidental ancient ritual is the key to something better?* * * * *This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series.All books can be read as standalones. less

WELCOME TO AVALON VALE!The newest monster-controlled city is open to new residents and visitors alike!Whether you want to take a walk on the wild side for a night or find your happily ever after, we have what you need right here!◆◆◆Another monster-controlled city has opened their portals for new residents, and Valiana Seitta sees it as an opportunity for a fresh start... moreWELCOME TO AVALON VALE!The newest monster-controlled city is open to new residents and visitors alike!Whether you want to take a walk on the wild side for a night or find your happily ever after, we have what you need right here!◆◆◆Another monster-controlled city has opened their portals for new residents, and Valiana Seitta sees it as an opportunity for a fresh start. Fueled by business plans and vision boards, she moves away from a crummy relationship and endless string of dead end jobs to the sparkling possibility of Avalon Vale.New year, new city, and new look—Val is ready to leave her old life behind. Unfortunately, she has nowhere to live. So when she’s offered an opportunity to clean out an abandoned mansion, Val takes it.As she jumps into her new job, she realizes that the mansion may not be completely abandoned after all.◆◆◆Maid for Her Snow Beast is a sweet yet spicy small town fated mates monster romance set outside of the monster-controlled city of Avalon Vale. It’s a stand alone story with high heat, low stakes, grumpy/sunshine vibes.◆◆◆This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series.All books can be read as standalones less

The plan was pretend to be my sister and attend the Monsters & Magic Charity Gala in her stead. I score a fancy meal, and she gets to dodge the fortune teller’s prediction that she’ll meet her future husband at the event and be tied down forever. Win-win. Easy, peasy.Everything goes smoothly until a rogue spell goes off, and a smoking hot satyr comes to my rescue... moreThe plan was pretend to be my sister and attend the Monsters & Magic Charity Gala in her stead. I score a fancy meal, and she gets to dodge the fortune teller’s prediction that she’ll meet her future husband at the event and be tied down forever. Win-win. Easy, peasy.Everything goes smoothly until a rogue spell goes off, and a smoking hot satyr comes to my rescue. When I wake up the next morning in my birthday suit beside my very well, um…equipped…hero, he immediately starts professing his undying love. I freak out and book it.But now, Shane is all I can think about. I keep imagining him everywhere, even in between the bookshelves at work. Wait a minute…Shane really is in my library. And he claims I’m his mate! The sexy, possessive monster promises me forever, but will he still want me when the wayward love spell wears offThis book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series. All books can be read as standalones. less

CREWI’ve never been the lovestruck male waiting around for the hand that fate has dealt to bring me my mate. That doesn’t mean I didn’t want to find the other half of my soul because I did. The more years that have passed, while I witness more of my packmates finding their mates, loneliness has become a bitter pill to swallow. I have learned to rule as the Alpha of Golden Summit without a Luna by my side just fine. Now, I’m not sure I need my mate. Maybe my pack and I are better off without her... moreCREWI’ve never been the lovestruck male waiting around for the hand that fate has dealt to bring me my mate. That doesn’t mean I didn’t want to find the other half of my soul because I did. The more years that have passed, while I witness more of my packmates finding their mates, loneliness has become a bitter pill to swallow. I have learned to rule as the Alpha of Golden Summit without a Luna by my side just fine. Now, I’m not sure I need my mate. Maybe my pack and I are better off without her. Or maybe she doesn’t exist at all. My heart has become hardened to the idea of a mate; there’s no reason to stop sampling the she-wolves who throw themselves at me.I never expected that my little sister coming home during her spring break from college would bring my mate right to my door. If that isn’t enough, Elodie is a human who has no idea that she’s mine or about the existence of shifters. How can she become my Luna? Should I accept her or resist the mate bond out of spite? Did the Moon Goddess get this wrong or is she testing me? ELODIEUntil I met Tilly in college, I didn’t understand true friendship. I’ve been alone for so long and trying to find my way in the world. Tilly showed me what it means to have a sister, even if we aren’t blood related. She let me get away with refusing to go back to her home with her for a while, but she won’t be put off this time.Meeting Crew, Tilly’s brother, makes me feel things I’ve never experienced before. There’s a pull to him I don’t understand. That would be fine, but I don’t think he’s feeling the same thing. He’s avoiding me like I’m diseased, and I don’t understand why. Then there’s his all-female fan club which shouldn’t bother me as much as it does.When the truth comes out, everything I believe to be true and the world around me shifts. Tilly, Crew, and everyone around me is something I never thought could be real. But they are. And I’m Crew’s mate, his Luna? Can he accept me? Will I find my home amongst a wolf pack and help to lead them, that is if they can even accept me? If I go back to where I belong, will Crew come after me or let me go?*18+ This is a wolf shifter romance. While this isn’t an outright rejected mates story, it teeters on the edge of it and there is some OW (other woman) drama that the main characters have to contend with. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This is a PNR romance and there will be more stories within this world in the future.* less

Leona I thought I could handle it, but I was wrong. My ex just married my sister at a fancy hotel in upstate New York. The party is just getting going when I reach the last of my strength. I can’t take it anymore. With no idea where to go, I run into the woods, hoping to catch my breath. In my panicked state, I get off the hiking trail and lose my way. The music is so far away, I’m not even sure what direction it’s coming from. That’s when I see a lion... moreLeona I thought I could handle it, but I was wrong. My ex just married my sister at a fancy hotel in upstate New York. The party is just getting going when I reach the last of my strength. I can’t take it anymore. With no idea where to go, I run into the woods, hoping to catch my breath. In my panicked state, I get off the hiking trail and lose my way. The music is so far away, I’m not even sure what direction it’s coming from. That’s when I see a lion. I must have lost my mind because there are no lions in New York. My instinct says to run, but there’s something in his eyes that’s almost human. I see pain and hopelessness, and in that moment, I can relate to this beast. Thinking he must be injured, I carefully draw close enough to see there’s an injection dart protruding from his chest. I might lose an arm for my troubles, but I move in and pull the needle. Cade At first, I imagined the beautiful brunette running toward me was a woodland sprite. I’ve been stuck in my manticore form for too long. Soon I’ll lose my humanity completely. I don’t know who shot me, but with the poison still pumping in from the syringe, I can’t turn back. Then she speaks, telling me to please not bite her. Her voice is sweet and soothing. She pulls the damned needle. I immediately shift into a man, wanting to know more about the angel who saved me. So, when she runs, I chase her. Why she’s more scared of a naked man than the monster? I don’t know, but I’m willing to spend the rest of my life trying to find out. * * * Trigger Warning: There is some violence against women from the villain in this story. The Manticore’s Mate is part of the 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 multi-author series, featuring 13 standalone monster romances guaranteed to steam up your Kindle and steal your heart. less

Kidnapped by a gorgeous dragon shifter, I’m not sure if I should run or give in to his demands.Five years ago, I spent a mind-shattering night with a mysterious man. He took off without sharing his name, and I couldn’t find him to tell him he left more than just me behind. Now I devote my time to work and our son, Asher. I’m not interested in romance, and I’m never falling in love again.So when I’m walking after work one night, and a dragon (a literal dragon) grabs me, I tell him off... moreKidnapped by a gorgeous dragon shifter, I’m not sure if I should run or give in to his demands.Five years ago, I spent a mind-shattering night with a mysterious man. He took off without sharing his name, and I couldn’t find him to tell him he left more than just me behind. Now I devote my time to work and our son, Asher. I’m not interested in romance, and I’m never falling in love again.So when I’m walking after work one night, and a dragon (a literal dragon) grabs me, I tell him off. You’d think I’d be scared of a beast like that, but there’s something strangely appealing about him. I can’t look away.Then he shifts . . . And it’s the guy I fell for five years ago—Asher’s father.Gravor says he wants me, but something weird happened back then, and he doesn’t remember us being together. No matter what, he has a right to know his son.But when I tell him, will he run from me a second time, or can we find a future together as a family?Told in dual point of view, Mated to the Dragon is set in the shared Mated to the Monster Series. Look for Dad Bod Dragon to read Kuunik & Zara’s story.Expect a tortured hero who has a highly creative . . . (cough), size difference, him falling fast and first, an adorable four-year-old, plus a strong woman who’ll love him forever. HEA guaranteed.Each book in the Mate to the Monster Series is standalone; they can be read in any order. less

“Stay out of the swamp!”Every child in Cypress Landing has been warned about the terrifying monster lurking in the inky tangle of cypress and willow on the edge of town. But sometimes desperation leaves no other choice…When Rorie sees her vicious stepfather commit a horrifying crime, her only hope of escape lies through the forbidden swamp. Hurt and exhausted by her headlong flight, she is terrified when she sees a huge, mysterious figure lurking behind the wraith-like tendrils of Spanish moss... more“Stay out of the swamp!”Every child in Cypress Landing has been warned about the terrifying monster lurking in the inky tangle of cypress and willow on the edge of town. But sometimes desperation leaves no other choice…When Rorie sees her vicious stepfather commit a horrifying crime, her only hope of escape lies through the forbidden swamp. Hurt and exhausted by her headlong flight, she is terrified when she sees a huge, mysterious figure lurking behind the wraith-like tendrils of Spanish moss.Yet despite his intimidating appearance, something in his eyes gives her the courage to beg for help. And even though he carries her deeper into the swamp, she feels unexpectedly safe in his massive arms.Marsh has been alone for as long as he can remember. But the swamp is his home, and he has long since made peace with his loneliness. Until a beautiful, injured woman pleads for sanctuary…As he nurses her back to health, he is enchanted by her innocent smiles and tentative touches. She brings a joy to his existence that he has never known. He will do anything for her - anything except let her go.This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series. All books can be read as standalones. less

Trapped in a one-room cottage with a genetically engineered male in raging rut. He can’t control his urges… and I’m not certain that I want to. Calliope Sylas may have horns and hooves, but underneath it all, he's the kindest, most caring man I've ever met. Sharing a bed while he manages his raging rut is a temptation almost too great to resist—for both of us. Because I know his dangerous secret, he says I can’t leave... moreTrapped in a one-room cottage with a genetically engineered male in raging rut. He can’t control his urges… and I’m not certain that I want to. Calliope Sylas may have horns and hooves, but underneath it all, he's the kindest, most caring man I've ever met. Sharing a bed while he manages his raging rut is a temptation almost too great to resist—for both of us. Because I know his dangerous secret, he says I can’t leave. I should want to escape this impossible situation, but how do I flee after I’ve spent time with the kindest, hottest, “horniest” male on the planet? Sylas If the Army finds out Calliope innocently discovered our secret, they’ll put her in the brig for years. Although she’s safer with me, the last thing I want is to be Calliope’s jailor—she’s the most enchanting, eccentric, and sensuous woman in the world. We’re living on borrowed time, and when the Army finds out, I’ll lose the alluring woman I’m head over hooves in love with. USA TODAY Bestselling author Alana Khan combines romance and spice with hybrid splicers. This Beauty and the Beast, forbidden love novel has no cheating or cliffhangers. Just lots of fun and steam. This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series. All books can be read as standalones. less

When the statue awakens…I love working in a private university library with its special collection of antiquarian books and works of art. My favorite sculpture is one of the massive gargoyle statues, one that’s perched near my desk. Visitors often remark how lifelike it is, and I’ll tease, “Maybe it is.”One night, I stay alone after closing to shelve a fascinating book. It’s one I’ve never seen before, with intricate details. It must have been misplaced and belongs in with special collections... moreWhen the statue awakens…I love working in a private university library with its special collection of antiquarian books and works of art. My favorite sculpture is one of the massive gargoyle statues, one that’s perched near my desk. Visitors often remark how lifelike it is, and I’ll tease, “Maybe it is.”One night, I stay alone after closing to shelve a fascinating book. It’s one I’ve never seen before, with intricate details. It must have been misplaced and belongs in with special collections.When I go into the private area, I hear movement in the library.Has someone broken in?What I discover is far more shocking...Mated to the Gargoyle is a fated mates, protector romance.This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series. All books can be read as standalones. less

His kiss changes her reality. Her caring heart changes his world. Nerissa Sorel has accidentally entered a world beyond her comprehension. Troubled by unsettling visions disrupting her life, she embarks on a journey guided by mysterious signs, eventually veering off the beaten path. Unaware that mystical forces are orchestrating her fate, Nerissa is inadvertently swept away into a parallel dimension and tossed into the treacherous waters of Mirinthia, the enchanted sea of the Otherworld... moreHis kiss changes her reality. Her caring heart changes his world. Nerissa Sorel has accidentally entered a world beyond her comprehension. Troubled by unsettling visions disrupting her life, she embarks on a journey guided by mysterious signs, eventually veering off the beaten path. Unaware that mystical forces are orchestrating her fate, Nerissa is inadvertently swept away into a parallel dimension and tossed into the treacherous waters of Mirinthia, the enchanted sea of the Otherworld. Nerissa endures hours afloat until her body succumbs to exhaustion, consumed by the unforgiving sea. Drifting into unconsciousness, surrendering to despair, she feels a sudden rush of air as lips press against hers, infusing her with renewed life. When she awakens, she encounters her rescuer: a being neither fully man nor beast, who claims to be her fated mate. King Egon of Mirinthia is the last of his kind. With his unique heritage—part human, part Kraken—he has witnessed the gradual disappearance of his kin and resigned himself to the inevitability of extinction. In a realm where not every otherworldly being discovers their fated mate, those without such fortune face the grim reality of their species fading into oblivion. Until he hears the cry of his mate echoing through the waves, her desperate plea for aid engulfed by the very seas she was destined to rule. Nerissa is not from his world. She’s human and unable to survive underwater–until his kiss seals their fates together, forever binding her to him. Their love ignites instantly, and their passion erupts like a tempest. Yet, as Nerissa finds herself enraptured, can she forsake her former life entirely to reign forever as the Kraken's queen? The Kraken's Kiss is part of the Otherworld series by Matilda Martel _________________ This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series. All books in this series are standalone stories. less

As the only phoenix shifter in existence, I’ve always been the brother least likely to find his mate. Dying and being reborn every hundred years has a way of messing with my dating life, not to mention I can only touch, without fear of causing severe burns, the one woman meant for me.A perimeter alarm at the Brethren’s headquarters has me coming out of hiding and back to Scotland to fight alongside my five brothers, and instead of my family, I find…her. My fated mate... moreAs the only phoenix shifter in existence, I’ve always been the brother least likely to find his mate. Dying and being reborn every hundred years has a way of messing with my dating life, not to mention I can only touch, without fear of causing severe burns, the one woman meant for me.A perimeter alarm at the Brethren’s headquarters has me coming out of hiding and back to Scotland to fight alongside my five brothers, and instead of my family, I find…her. My fated mate.A beautiful, curvy witch with an attitude bigger than she is tall has somehow broken through the centuries old spell that’s kept our castle in the Highlands hidden from man and demon.She claims she’s lost, but our mating bond says otherwise. She’s on a hunt for an ancient grimoire and when she refuses to believe we are fated mates, my interfering mother, Athena, arrives and locks us down in the castle. (Yes, that Athena.)We spend our time bickering and playing strip Scrabble as I do my best to show her what’s happening between us is real. After I explain the details of the prophecy she’s now a part of, and that a demon bent on world domination wants her for himself, will she accept me as her mate, or will this cycle of death and rebirth be my last?There’s no denying the strings of fate, no matter how quickly they move. I will convince Bex that she’s neither convenient nor without choice—that she’s my only hope for survival, for true love.If I have to die one final time to save her, I will.***This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series. It is a steamy and sweet, fated mates, monster romance with a guaranteed Happily Ever After!All books can be read as standalones. less

A forbidden mating…No one can force half banshee, Aoife, to marry anyone. Including a pompous elf prince. Her solution, run away. She can handle anything until she runs into the most monstrous, sexiest, lumberjack in the north woods. A lonely sasquatch who makes her yearn for something primal. He’s off limits by law, but she can’t help herself.Adam’s life is lonely. Gone are the days of carrying off a willing bride to pleasure endlessly. Females are forbidden for his kind... moreA forbidden mating…No one can force half banshee, Aoife, to marry anyone. Including a pompous elf prince. Her solution, run away. She can handle anything until she runs into the most monstrous, sexiest, lumberjack in the north woods. A lonely sasquatch who makes her yearn for something primal. He’s off limits by law, but she can’t help herself.Adam’s life is lonely. Gone are the days of carrying off a willing bride to pleasure endlessly. Females are forbidden for his kind. When a gorgeous banshee stumbles into his woods, he promises to protect her, but the call to mate with her is overwhelming. It’s almost like a spell.He knows it’s against the law, but he can’t resist the primitive call of the monster buried within.Aoife is his mate.His.And he’ll protect her with his life even as the elf prince’s army draws closer.A steamy fated mates monster romance with a guaranteed HEA.This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author romance series. All books can be read as standalones. less