Monstrous Intent By Alice Winters -

: If you enjoy Alice Winters’ other series (like The Hitman’s Guide ), this book delivers her signature fast-paced, snarky dialogue and over-the-top situations.

: The "enemies-to-lovers" vibe is strong here. Lake’s "wooing" involves constant teasing—at one point even telling Declan, "I’m not your lover, I’m your murderer. For the love of god, please get it right". Monstrous Intent by Alice Winters

The story follows , a retired monster hunter who has traded his weapons for a desk as an elementary school teacher. He craves a normal life, but his plans are derailed when he meets Lake , a charming, sassy, and persistent monster who claims he isn’t a "monster" but clearly isn't human. : If you enjoy Alice Winters’ other series

, the first book in the Mischief and Monsters series by Alice Winters , is a high-energy paranormal romance that blends action, humor, and a heavy dose of chaos. The Hook: Grumpy Hunter Meets Chaos Monster For the love of god, please get it right"

: Beyond the romance, there is a legitimate mystery involving the DRD (the hunter organization Declan left) and the secrets Lake is hiding in plain sight.