Jack Addison vs. A Whole World of Hot Trouble Series by K.A. Merikan

“Please write down my name. Jack Addison.” Jack Addison. Son of a famous monster hunter . Grandson of a celebrated inventor. He has a lot to live up to, but his ego is as big as the expectations of his family. At just nineteen, he’s fresh out of a prestigious academy, set to make a name for himself in a world where people need protection from strange and dangerous creatures... more“Please write down my name. Jack Addison.” Jack Addison. Son of a famous monster hunter . Grandson of a celebrated inventor. He has a lot to live up to, but his ego is as big as the expectations of his family. At just nineteen, he’s fresh out of a prestigious academy, set to make a name for himself in a world where people need protection from strange and dangerous creatures. During the annual hunt for the Loch Ness monster, Jack finds a rival in Roux Chat-Bonnes, a cat-like being who recently joined the same profession and is set to steal the bounty—and fame—from under Jack’s nose. Jack won’t let that happen. He sets out on the hunt alone, but the creature that he finds in the cave near Loch Ness doesn’t have tentacles. Instead, it’s got hairy legs, eight black eyes and a taste for human flesh . POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: living up to expectations, pride, dreams, self-discovery, tolerance, fame, monster hunting, inter-species relations Genre: M/M romantic erotica, horror-comedyErotic content: Scorching hot, explicit scenes Length: ~7,500 words (Episode 1 in the serial) WARNING: This story contains morally ambiguous characters and scenes of sex that might be considered taboo. less

“I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to slay Nessie.” Jack Addison is on his way to becoming a famous monster hunter , but luck had been against him at the Annual Nessie Hunt the previous year. Now, he’s back at Loch Ness to show everyone what he’s made of. He’s got a lot to prove to Roux Chat-Bonnes, the snotty cat-like creature who saved his life last time, so Jack goes into the woods to hunt Nessie armed with a brand new detection device... more“I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to slay Nessie.” Jack Addison is on his way to becoming a famous monster hunter , but luck had been against him at the Annual Nessie Hunt the previous year. Now, he’s back at Loch Ness to show everyone what he’s made of. He’s got a lot to prove to Roux Chat-Bonnes, the snotty cat-like creature who saved his life last time, so Jack goes into the woods to hunt Nessie armed with a brand new detection device. But the creature he finds is nothing like he expected. Where he thought he would slay a monster, he ends up learning a valuable lesson about opening his horizons to new lifeforms. The learning curve is made delightful with the help of tentacles, suckers, and lots of slippery slime . POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: pride, dreams, self-discovery, tolerance, fame, monster hunting, interspecies relations, tentacles Genre: M/M romantic erotica, horror-comedyErotic content: Scorching hot, explicit scenes Length: ~10,500 words (Episode 2 in the serial) WARNING: This story contains morally ambiguous characters and scenes of sex that might be considered taboo. less

“Apparently, black market werewolf pheromones were readily available if one knew who to ask.” Two years on from his first assignment, Jack Addison is a seasoned monster hunter, as hungry for fame and glory as he’d been when he first saw his rival, Roux Chat-Bonnes. They meet again when Jack is trapped by seven polyamorous gnomes, but what Roux doesn’t know is that Jack has developed a taste for unusual creatures and got himself captured on purpose... more“Apparently, black market werewolf pheromones were readily available if one knew who to ask.” Two years on from his first assignment, Jack Addison is a seasoned monster hunter, as hungry for fame and glory as he’d been when he first saw his rival, Roux Chat-Bonnes. They meet again when Jack is trapped by seven polyamorous gnomes, but what Roux doesn’t know is that Jack has developed a taste for unusual creatures and got himself captured on purpose. Roux himself, with his furry body and graceful tail, is just the kind of man Jack would like to get to know intimately, if he only wasn’t so uncertain about flirting. Opportunity for time together comes when the two of them are asked to hunt down a rogue werewolf pack. But with Roux being his usual uptight self, Jack turns his attention to the possibility of charming a werewolf. To increase his chances, he purchases a vial of pheromones, but once Jack and Roux are alone in the woods during the full moon, the line between hunter and hunted gets blurry. POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: pride, experimenting, werewolf, shifter, menage, sacrifice, dreams, self-discovery, tolerance, fame, monster hunting, interspecies relations Genre: M/M romantic erotica, horror-comedy Erotic content: Scorching hot, explicit scenes Length: ~15,000 words (Episode 3 in the serial) WARNING: This story contains morally ambiguous characters and scenes that might be considered taboo. less

“Can I get a ride on your back?” “Only if you get me a drink first.” Jack Addison’s career as a monster hunter is blossoming, and so is his experience in dealing with all kinds of interesting species. But one creature still remains a mystery to Jack—the feline-like Roux Chat-Bonnes... more“Can I get a ride on your back?” “Only if you get me a drink first.” Jack Addison’s career as a monster hunter is blossoming, and so is his experience in dealing with all kinds of interesting species. But one creature still remains a mystery to Jack—the feline-like Roux Chat-Bonnes. His fellow venator has been avoiding Jack since their successful werewolf hunt in Bohemia, but a man can only pine for so long, which is why Jack decides to vacation on a Greek island famous for its centaur population. Eager to get intimately acquainted with one of the hooved beauties, Jack instead uncovers a cruel plot that will change his view of human-centaur relations for good. POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: pride, experimenting, centaur, vacation, dreams, self-discovery, tolerance, fame, monster hunting, interspecies relations Genre: M/M romantic erotica, horror-comedy Content: Scorching hot, explicit scenes Length: ~15,000 words (Episode 4 in the serial) WARNING: This story contains morally ambiguous characters and scenes of sex that might be considered taboo. less

“Mermaids had a bit of a reputation for accidentally drowning partners who got frisky with them in the open sea. As a gay man, Jack was immune to their charms.” It turns out that by staying with Calix, Jack had bet on the wrong centaur. A year on, he is broke and heartbroken after his boyfriend left him for someone with a thicker wallet. Salvation comes in the form of a message from Roux, Jack’s rival and crush all in one. Jack is willing to do whatever it takes to prove he’s a changed man... more“Mermaids had a bit of a reputation for accidentally drowning partners who got frisky with them in the open sea. As a gay man, Jack was immune to their charms.” It turns out that by staying with Calix, Jack had bet on the wrong centaur. A year on, he is broke and heartbroken after his boyfriend left him for someone with a thicker wallet. Salvation comes in the form of a message from Roux, Jack’s rival and crush all in one. Jack is willing to do whatever it takes to prove he’s a changed man. As the only non-human in their profession, the humanoid feline Roux not only hunts down creatures but also understands their unique needs. Can Jack help him save the beautiful merman Lauro from the claws and teeth of jealous mermaids? And can he resist the seductive merman in the process? POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: pride, experimenting, merman, mermaid, self-discovery, tolerance, fame, monster hunting, interspecies relations, love, post-breakup issues, rebound Genre: M/M romantic erotica, horror-comedy Contains scorching hot, explicit scenes Length: 15,000 words (Episode 5 in the serial) WARNING: This story contains morally ambiguous characters and scenes of sex that might be considered taboo. less

“Are you planning to sleep with every creature you encounter? The popular monster hunter Jack Addison is on his way to Transylvania to participate in a vampire festival and meet up with the coven elders. But no matter how thrilled he is to see the elusive creatures of the night in the flesh, he is far more excited about traveling alongside his frenemy/crush Roux... more“Are you planning to sleep with every creature you encounter? The popular monster hunter Jack Addison is on his way to Transylvania to participate in a vampire festival and meet up with the coven elders. But no matter how thrilled he is to see the elusive creatures of the night in the flesh, he is far more excited about traveling alongside his frenemy/crush Roux. When the pretty chat invited him on the trip, Jack had hoped that perhaps the skittish creature would finally yield to his charm, but Roux is even more irritable than usual. There are plenty of vampires to go around at the festival, and Jack had never been close enough to an undead creature to consider his curiosity satisfied. But when Roux’s behavior changes from annoying to alarming, it will be up to Jack to help his friend, no matter how many pairs of glinting canines beckon him closer. POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: pride, experimenting, vampires, Transylvania, self-discovery, tolerance, fame, monster hunting, interspecies relations, love, biological urge to mate, heat Genre: M/M romantic erotica, horror-comedy Content: Scorching hot, explicit scenes WARNING: This story contains morally ambiguous characters and scenes of sex that might be considered taboo. less

“Everyone deserves a chance. It’s not his fault his mother was a murdering beast.” After one night of passion, Jack and Roux travel to Siberia to hunt down a mysterious monster that has crawled out of a deep mine shaft and keeps attacking the workers. With Roux regretful about giving in to temptation, the atmosphere between the two venators remains tense, but private matters need to stay in the background when the unknown being proves more deceptive than expected... more“Everyone deserves a chance. It’s not his fault his mother was a murdering beast.” After one night of passion, Jack and Roux travel to Siberia to hunt down a mysterious monster that has crawled out of a deep mine shaft and keeps attacking the workers. With Roux regretful about giving in to temptation, the atmosphere between the two venators remains tense, but private matters need to stay in the background when the unknown being proves more deceptive than expected. Something dangerous lurks in the blizzard, but how can they protect themselves when they don’t trust each other? When new truths about Roux are revealed, will Jack be able to man up and become who Roux needs him to be? POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: pride, shapeshifter, demons, Siberia, winter setting, love, trust, self-discovery, tolerance, fame, monster hunting, interspecies relations, love, deception, kitsune Genre: M/M romantic erotica, horror-comedy Scorching hot, explicit scenes WARNING: This story contains morally ambiguous characters and scenes of sex that might be considered taboo. less

“Catnip is nothing like tea or coffee. It’s a drug and should remain illegal.” After finally getting together during their dangerous job in Siberia, Roux and Jack arrive in Paris. On the surface, Jack’s life has finally slotted into place, but the necessity of keeping secrets is choking him on the inside. His father is in town to lead an anti-creature conference, and since he’s unaware of his son’s interspecies relationship and pro-creature views, he wants Jack to be the keynote speaker... more“Catnip is nothing like tea or coffee. It’s a drug and should remain illegal.” After finally getting together during their dangerous job in Siberia, Roux and Jack arrive in Paris. On the surface, Jack’s life has finally slotted into place, but the necessity of keeping secrets is choking him on the inside. His father is in town to lead an anti-creature conference, and since he’s unaware of his son’s interspecies relationship and pro-creature views, he wants Jack to be the keynote speaker. Torn between his love for Roux and his family’s expectations, Jack attempts to play both sides and lie his way out of the conundrum. But when they meet Roux’s old flame, a big, sexy chat who knows everyone in Paris, keeping a low profile might not be possible anymore. POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: pride, love, trust, self-discovery, tolerance, fame, monster hunting, interspecies relations, deception, lies, drugs, keeping secrets, Paris, France, the ex Genre: M/M romantic erotica, horror-comedy Content: Scorching hot, explicit scenes WARNING: This story contains morally ambiguous characters and scenes of sex that might be considered taboo. less

“Mr. Addison… I’m so sorry to impose, but I was hoping you would sign my venator card?” Jack thought he had it all: a powerful family ready to offer a helping hand in times of need, success and fame, and the most amazing lover in the person of Roux Chat-Bonnes. Problem is, his family would never accept a nonhuman as Jack’s life partner, so for months he was stuck trying to keep his relationship hidden... more“Mr. Addison… I’m so sorry to impose, but I was hoping you would sign my venator card?” Jack thought he had it all: a powerful family ready to offer a helping hand in times of need, success and fame, and the most amazing lover in the person of Roux Chat-Bonnes. Problem is, his family would never accept a nonhuman as Jack’s life partner, so for months he was stuck trying to keep his relationship hidden. But when Roux found out Jack had given in to his father and agreed to give a speech at an anti-creature conference, Jack’s beloved chat left him.Ashamed and heartbroken, Jack needs to choose whether he should go against what he believes in and support his Father’s cause, or follow his heart and try to win Roux back.Deep down, Jack knows what’s right, but choosing to do the right thing is a whole other matter when it means standing against the world.POSSIBLE SPOILERS:Themes: pride, love, trust, self-discovery, tolerance, fame, monster hunting, interspecies relations, deception, lies, keeping secrets, Paris, France, rejected lover, lack of acceptance, prejudiceGenre: M/M romantic erotica, horror-comedyErotic content: Scorching hot, explicit scenesWARNING: This story contains morally ambiguous characters and scenes of sex that might be considered taboo. less