The Monster's Mate Series by Adrian Blue

In the city of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. Olivia, a grad student, knows the odds of being chosen by one of the city's monster residents. It's a large city and there are hundreds of thousands of other women just like her. Despite her fascination with the fearsome creatures, she has to put the whole idea of being chosen out of her mind and focus on actual possibilities. That is, until she is face to face with one of the city's more monstrous citizens... moreIn the city of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. Olivia, a grad student, knows the odds of being chosen by one of the city's monster residents. It's a large city and there are hundreds of thousands of other women just like her. Despite her fascination with the fearsome creatures, she has to put the whole idea of being chosen out of her mind and focus on actual possibilities. That is, until she is face to face with one of the city's more monstrous citizens. Suddenly, the odds don't seem to be so against her. less

In the city of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. Madison met her monstrous friend on her first day in Deathfall. He saved her from drowning in the very lake he calls home. But what started out as innocent gratitude grew into friendship and something far more complicated. Now that it is time for him to choose a mate, Madison is determined to be the one. She wants it all and she wants it forever.

In the city of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. Lily is both fascinated and terrified by the monster that stalks the halls of her office building. The shape-shifter, known only as Mr. Black, is a silent, but constant presence, and his eyes always seem to be focused on her. Despite the opinions of her coworkers and good sense, Lily cannot help but be drawn to the enigmatic Mr. Black... moreIn the city of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. Lily is both fascinated and terrified by the monster that stalks the halls of her office building. The shape-shifter, known only as Mr. Black, is a silent, but constant presence, and his eyes always seem to be focused on her. Despite the opinions of her coworkers and good sense, Lily cannot help but be drawn to the enigmatic Mr. Black. Unknown to her, she has been taking part in a cat and mouse game with the dark creature. And the game is finally coming to an end. Will Lily fight her attraction or give in to the beast? less

In the city of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. Ava is a hunter with a very specific kind of prey. Monsters. Luckily, the City of Deathfall is full of them. She plans to breeze into town, slay one of the beasts, and take its head back to her father. Unfortunately, her father left a lot out of the intel he gave her. The monsters in Deathfall are not as domesticated as she was led to believe, and some of them still have their killer instinct... moreIn the city of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. Ava is a hunter with a very specific kind of prey. Monsters. Luckily, the City of Deathfall is full of them. She plans to breeze into town, slay one of the beasts, and take its head back to her father. Unfortunately, her father left a lot out of the intel he gave her. The monsters in Deathfall are not as domesticated as she was led to believe, and some of them still have their killer instinct. Her best laid plans are about to be derailed by a hunter far more deadly than herself. The hunt is on, and the beast is hungry. less

In the city of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. Zoey has been on the run since a fire left her and her younger brother orphans. She has spent the years since then, protecting him and moving them from place to place. Usually, they live in abandoned houses. Bu their most recent place is not as abandoned as she thought. They seem to have a generous benefactor. A dark presence that lurks in the shadows... moreIn the city of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. Zoey has been on the run since a fire left her and her younger brother orphans. She has spent the years since then, protecting him and moving them from place to place. Usually, they live in abandoned houses. Bu their most recent place is not as abandoned as she thought. They seem to have a generous benefactor. A dark presence that lurks in the shadows. Zoey knows not to expect something for nothing, but the mysterious stranger is unlike anyone she has ever met before. Maybe, he wants something more permanent than a simple transaction. less

Riley has known what her future will hold since she was a child. In her family, the oldest daughter always mates with a monster. The tradition has made her family rich and powerful in the city of Deathfall. If Riley wants to continuing receiving support from her family, she knows what she has to do. Unfortunately, the only monster she has ever desired is so far out of her league he does not even know she exists. In the secretive and powerful Moth community, he is King... moreRiley has known what her future will hold since she was a child. In her family, the oldest daughter always mates with a monster. The tradition has made her family rich and powerful in the city of Deathfall. If Riley wants to continuing receiving support from her family, she knows what she has to do. Unfortunately, the only monster she has ever desired is so far out of her league he does not even know she exists. In the secretive and powerful Moth community, he is King. It is common knowledge that he will never mate with a human. But when the day comes for Riley to enter into a mating arrangement, The King is there with the Moth she is supposed to mate. Her future mate appears completely uninterested in her. The King, on the other hand, cannot take his eyes off her. less

Tara is expecting a nice quiet commute after a long day at work, what she receives is something far different. When her train comes to a screeching halt in a dark subway tunnel, Tara comes face to face with a living nightmare. But he is nothing like she expected. He is oddly charming and fascinated by her. And she is far too curious about him. He opened his jaws and his tongue slipped out from behind his rows of teeth. Tara blinked in surprise. It was not what she had expected... moreTara is expecting a nice quiet commute after a long day at work, what she receives is something far different. When her train comes to a screeching halt in a dark subway tunnel, Tara comes face to face with a living nightmare. But he is nothing like she expected. He is oddly charming and fascinated by her. And she is far too curious about him. He opened his jaws and his tongue slipped out from behind his rows of teeth. Tara blinked in surprise. It was not what she had expected. His tongue was nearly a foot long and vaguely cylindrical. As she stared, Umbra’s eyes met hers and he licked from her knee to the top of her inner thigh. His tongue retreated back into his mouth, and he said, “I need to taste you.” Tara lifted her hips in offering. less

In the Territory of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. For the new settlers, Deathfall is proving difficult to tame. The crops will not grow, the livestock is dying, and the people are starving. If things don't change, none of them will survive the winter. That is not something Annabelle is willing to accept. She will not watch her family starve if there is anything she can do to stop it... moreIn the Territory of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. For the new settlers, Deathfall is proving difficult to tame. The crops will not grow, the livestock is dying, and the people are starving. If things don't change, none of them will survive the winter. That is not something Annabelle is willing to accept. She will not watch her family starve if there is anything she can do to stop it. Against the wishes of the other families, Annabelle meets with one of the creatures who share the valley with them. He is surprisingly willing to be helpful. With one catch. She has to stay with him. Can Annabelle stay indifferent to him? Or will her fascination grow into something far more? Cizen groaned at the sight of her bare body. His large hands grasped her knees and Annabelle spread her thighs. She let him look his fill, feeling like a wanton as she shamelessly let him gaze at her most secret place. His eyes flicked up to her face for a brief moment, before he ducked his head. less

In the Territory of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. When Bridget flees her husband and escapes into the forest, she never expects to survive the night. She definitely does not expect to find salvation at the hands of the fearsome creature who lives there. But the Bonekeeper is nothing like the rumors say and her terror quickly turns into something far different... moreIn the Territory of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season. When Bridget flees her husband and escapes into the forest, she never expects to survive the night. She definitely does not expect to find salvation at the hands of the fearsome creature who lives there. But the Bonekeeper is nothing like the rumors say and her terror quickly turns into something far different. As the heat between them grows, can Bridget find her happiness in the arms of a monster? Arousal rose inside her so fast it nearly took her breath away. She took a step back. Narik paused for a moment at her retreat before he sniffed the air. She could see the second he caught her scent. His slit pupils dilated and his golden eyes seemed to catch fire. He was on her before she could make another move. less

In the city of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating Season.Etta lives to tease her guardian, Keen. He is impossibly proper, unfailingly genteel, and she wants nothing more than to see him snap. He hides his feral hunger beneath a suit of politeness, but Etta has seen glimpses of his beast. A wild, monstrous hunger that craves her as much as she craves him... moreIn the city of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating Season.Etta lives to tease her guardian, Keen. He is impossibly proper, unfailingly genteel, and she wants nothing more than to see him snap. He hides his feral hunger beneath a suit of politeness, but Etta has seen glimpses of his beast. A wild, monstrous hunger that craves her as much as she craves him. After years of watching and waiting, can she finally make him lose control?Keen’s eyes narrowed and in the next breath, he crowded her back against the wall beside the fireplace. His hands settled on the wall on either side of her head, each hand capable of crushing her with little effort. The idea should not have sent a thrill down her spine. Keen leaned down until they were nose to nose.“Little temptress,” he growled. less

When Mrs. Millicent Newman applied at the garment factory it was the act of a desperate woman. With her husband fallen in The Great War and her secretarial job lost to her, it was her only choice. She expected hard work. She expected an exacting supervisor. She did not expect Benjamin.Despite his fierce appearance, he is painfully careful with her. Gentle and kind in a way she thought she would never feel again. Wanting him felt inevitable. Loving him felt inescapable. But he is not for her... moreWhen Mrs. Millicent Newman applied at the garment factory it was the act of a desperate woman. With her husband fallen in The Great War and her secretarial job lost to her, it was her only choice. She expected hard work. She expected an exacting supervisor. She did not expect Benjamin.Despite his fierce appearance, he is painfully careful with her. Gentle and kind in a way she thought she would never feel again. Wanting him felt inevitable. Loving him felt inescapable. But he is not for her. She can not have him. It might break what is left of her heart.She had tried to resist him. She had tried. There was no resisting the kind of offer he was making. She was not strong enough to stare into her desires and not take what he was so willing to give. Milly leaned forward in the chair. Benjamin moved to meet her. Her fingers sank into the thick fur on the sides of his face as he parted her lips with his long tongue. Hot and slick, his tongue stroked the inside of her cheeks and twined around hers. With a desperate moan, Milly sucked on it hard. less