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Monster Mate Mayhem
Series · 5 books · 2024

Books in series

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#1

Hot Wolf in the City

2024

Working 9-to-5 has never been this wild! Desperate for a fresh start, Julie jumps at a chance to work for the boss of TalkToMe, the country’s fastest growing social network. The job's location, the enigmatic Monster Island, only adds to its appeal - she won’t be tempted to make another foolish mistake. She didn’t expect her new boss to be the hottest, most tantalizing man she’s ever met - even if he does growl his orders and has an oddly arousing habit of sniffing her. Derek might be a werewolf residing in the heart of Monster Island, but he sees himself as a businessman rather than a monster. Until his new assistant arrives, awakening all of his most primitive instincts. He knows she’s human. He knows she’ll never stay. But the need to claim her is growing stronger every day… Can Julie resist the primal allure of her werewolf boss, or can a beauty really love a beast? Monster Mate Mayhem is a series of seven standalone monster romances, each featuring a different monster and their journey to find love amidst the chaos of their lives.
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#2

A Gargoyle Gripe

2024

When your witchy family has lived on Monster Island for generations there’s certain standards to uphold. Too bad my only claim to magic is being able to heal people through baking. A power my ex-fiancé Brad never fails to give me grief over. After he cheated and left me, I buried myself in pastries. It was better to be alone than to trust my heart to anyone else. But when Drake, my secret crush, a tall, brooding gargoyle hot enough to stop me in my tracks, comes in for my famous banana bread, I offer to whip him up a batch quickly. Betrayed by bread, it backfires and creates a temporary matebond between the two of us. Now we have a month of being stuck together—every time we’re more than ten feet away we pass out. It should have been too claustrophobic having a seven-foot stoic gargoyle following my every step, but Drake is easy going, considerate, and too hot for the tiny kitchen. But my temporary mate is carrying scars from his past and getting him to open up is harder than tempering chocolate in a heat wave. As the month continues, it’s harder to remember the “temporary” part of the matebond. My quiet life alone now seems lonely, and I can’t forget the feel of Drake’s massive wings wrapped around me. When Brad resurfaces, demanding I help him or he’ll sabotage my floundering efforts, his threats could blow up everything I’m trying to rebuild. Because when the month is over, I don’t think I’m going to be able to sever this temporary matebond. Gargoyle Gripe is a sweet monster romcom about a love forged in cookie dough and bad reality TV shows. Monster Mate Mayhem is a series of eight standalone monster romances, each featuring a different monster and their journey to find love amidst the chaos of their lives.
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#3

Mounting the Minotaur

2024

Who thought scaling a mountain would make me fall for a monster? When I received a contract from a firm in charge of integrating humans onto Monster Island, I couldn't refuse. I had no clue my rental car would break down in the heart of a mountain range, surrounded by a dense forest that seemed to stretch on forever. Fortunately, I stumbled upon the perfect mountain man - literally - Monte the Minotaur. He may be somewhat grumpy, but inside his muscular, furry physique beats a caring heart. As he tends my wounds, I find myself falling for him... When the time comes for me to return to the city, I find myself not wanting to go... Can Monte overlook my lack of survival skills and want me to be his monster bride? Monster Mate Mayhem is a series of seven standalone monster romances, each featuring a different monster and their journey to find love amidst the chaos of their lives. Get them Hot Wolf in the City - Honey Phillips Fretty Yeti - Ivy Tempest Gargoyle Gripe - Sabrina Cassidy Mounting The Minotaur - Jade Waltz Swamp Thing - Ava Ross Djinn And Bear It - Darci R. Acula Trolling For Love - Nessie Sreil
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#4

Swamp Thing [You Make My Heart Sing]

2024

A swamp monster dad makes my heart sing, but his daughter hates me. Can true love conquer all? Amina As part of a new monster-human integration program, I sign up for an adult version of a swamp monster pen pal. Thul lost his mate years ago, leaving him raising his two children alone. We connect in a way I’d never envisioned I would with a monster. When things start to heat up via texts and vid-chats, we decide to take our relationship to the next level. I’ll move in with him. If it works out, we’ll make it permanent. Monster Island a cute and quaint, and Thul’s big, gorgeous, and eager to carry me off to the swamp moss to show me everything he has to offer. Only one thing’s keeping us apart. His eight-year-old son adores me, but his twelve-year-old daughter wants to toss me into the marsh—with a weight around my ankle. Can we find a way to be together? Thul Amina’s everything I could ever ask for in a friend, and when she ignites my mating craze, I can’t wait to claim her as my precious mate. But the swamp creature council will only sanction our mating if Amina meets with my children’s approval. My son adores her, but my daughter still misses her mom and won’t stop snarling at Amina. I’m falling for Amina, and I want to be with her forever, but will my daughter tear us apart? Swamp Thing (You Make My Heart Sing) is part of the Monster Mate Mayhem Series. Expect a seductive swamp hero with a creative. . . (cough), tail play, size difference, a woman determined to help him form a new family, and lots of heart and humor. HEA guaranteed. Monster Mate Mayhem is a series of standalone monster romances, each featuring a different monster and their journey to find love amidst the chaos of their lives. Get them all: Hot Wolf in the City, Honey Phillips Fretty Yeti, Ivy Tempest Gargoyle Gripe, Sabrina Cassidy Mounting The Minotaur, Jade Waltz Swamp Thing, Ava Ross Djinn And Bear It, Darci R. Acula The Naga’s Reluctant Bride, Jessica Grayson Trolling For Love, Nessie Sreil Kraken The Love Code, Wendi Gogh
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#5

Djinn and Bare It

2024

A housewarming gift unleashes a djinn… but I think he’s defective. To be honest, a big part of why I moved to a remote island was to escape my overbearing mother. She wants me to get married, settle down, and pop out some grand-trophies. I’m not opposed to the idea, but every time I swipe right, I seem to end up dating hot messes or suspiciously perfect guys. No thanks. I want a normal guy who loves to snuggle and binge watch TV until we fall asleep in each other’s arms. A guy who will make me happy. Is that too much to ask? I hadn’t even finished unpacking before my mom’s housewarming gift was tossed onto my porch—an antique lamp. While checking for damage, I rubbed the lamp, and you’d never guess what came out. Although, the title kind of gives it away, so darn it, you already know what popped out. It turns out, being shaken around like rice inside a maraca during shipping isn’t great for a djinn’s memory; he is only able to remember bits and pieces of his past. Not to mention that every time he uses magic to help me, I end up with another mess to clean up. Still, there is no denying I’m attracted to him. I just need to keep my mom from meeting him, so she doesn’t start hearing wedding bells... Monster Mate Mayhem is a series of eight standalone monster romances, each featuring a different monster and their journey to find love amidst the chaos of their lives.

Authors

Jade Waltz
Jade Waltz
Author · 32 books

USA Today Bestselling author, Jade Waltz lives in Illinois with her husband, two sons, and her three crazy cats. She writes sweet-n-steamy, character-driven romances within detailed universes, where happily-ever-afters happen for those who dare to love the paranormal. Jade enjoys knitting, playing video games, watching Esports, green tea and writing all the stories that live in her imagination.

Darci R. Acula
Darci R. Acula
Author · 4 books

Darci R. Acula is Sedona Ashe's not-so-secret pen name. Sedona's books tend to focus on Reverse Harem relationships, while Darci's books feature only MF relationships. Darci (aka Sedona) doesn’t reserve her sarcasm for her books; her poor husband can tell you that her wit, humor, and snarky attitude are just part of her daily life. While she loves writing paranormal shifter reverse harem novels, she’s a sucker for true love, twisted situations, and wacky humor. Darci lives in a small town at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. She and her husband share their home with their three children, adorable pup, five cats, pet arctic fox, chickens, and over a hundred other reptiles. When she isn’t working, she enjoys getting away from the computer to hike, free dive, travel, study languages, and capture images of places and animals through her photography. Darci has a crazy goal of writing a million words in a year, and spending six months exploring Indonesia.

Ava Ross
Ava Ross
Author · 73 books
AVA ROSS fell for men with unusual features when she first watched Star Wars, where alien creatures have gone mainstream. She lives in New England with her husband (who is sadly not an alien, though he is still cute in his own way), her kids, and assorted pets, including a yorkie pup and three cats.
Sedona Ashe
Sedona Ashe
Author · 28 books
Sedona Ashe lives in a tiny town in Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains. She enjoys reading and writing stories filled with powerful paranormal females, and sexy supernatural men. Sedona has a tea collection of over 300 teas from around the world, which her husband claims has become an obsession. When she isn't writing, she enjoys hiking, free diving, and photography. She shares her home with three kids, four pups, five cats, an arctic fox, chickens, a crazy turkey, and way too many reptiles!
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