Tenebra City Series by A.M. Kore

Welcome to Eventide Falls University… where the only thing stranger than its monstrous student body population is the fact that its mascot is an emu…. You are an ambitious graduate student who ventures to the quaint town of Eventide Falls to pursue your Master’s degree at its eponymously-named university. Desiring to open your horizons, you’ve chosen EFU not only for its celebrated liberal arts programs, but for its monstrous student body. Literally... moreWelcome to Eventide Falls University… where the only thing stranger than its monstrous student body population is the fact that its mascot is an emu…. You are an ambitious graduate student who ventures to the quaint town of Eventide Falls to pursue your Master’s degree at its eponymously-named university. Desiring to open your horizons, you’ve chosen EFU not only for its celebrated liberal arts programs, but for its monstrous student body. Literally. Surrounded by the likes of vampires and orcs and minotaurs and fairies, you, a human, stick out like a sore thumb, but are excited for the adventure that awaits. All you need to do to continue to enjoy your colorful new life is keep your GPA above a certain average to maintain your full-ride scholarship. Unfortunately, a certain half-moth-half-fae professor with silvery wings and expressive antennae seems hell-bent on coming between you and your perfect grades. Proper, prim, and poised, the arrogant man may be the most infuriating person you’ve ever met. Greek mythology isn’t quite your forte, but you’re determined to come out on top and ace his class. You always did like a good challenge — especially if it meant you could give Professor Gideon M. Dulcis a run for his money. If only there wasn’t something about his smoldering red eyes that makes your heart quiver with forbidden desire. You can only hope you didn’t just open Pandora’s Box. Quiver & Quill is an immersive enemies-to-lovers monster romance told in second-person POV. It contains a deliciously brooding mothman professor, lots of spice, and bountiful allusions to Greek mythology that all culminate in a sweet Happily Ever After. less

A virgin and an incubus walk into a bar–. Correction: not a bar… a bakery. A virgin and an incubus walk into a bakery–. Born into a powerful magical family, you’ve since traded your spell books for recipe books and wands for whisks to open your own bakery after realizing that the path of witchcraft just wasn’t meant for you... moreA virgin and an incubus walk into a bar–. Correction: not a bar… a bakery. A virgin and an incubus walk into a bakery–. Born into a powerful magical family, you’ve since traded your spell books for recipe books and wands for whisks to open your own bakery after realizing that the path of witchcraft just wasn’t meant for you. You now spend your days caught up in the black and white fantasies you tend to craft for yourself in an attempt to escape the demons of your past that still haunt you, yet just when reality begins to become especially harsh, a new demon appears in the present. An incubus, to be more exact. From the tips of his horns down to the infuriatingly precise Eldredge knot of his silk tie and even further still to the flicker of his maddening tail, Eden Decameron can only be described as a neon menace that not even the thickest of salt rings could ward off. As the CEO & Founder of one of Tenebra City’s most successful tech companies, he seems to have more money than he knows what to do with – and when you are almost forced to give up your bakery after a prominent dragon clan threatens to buy your bakery’s building right out from under you, he makes you an offer that’s much too seductive to refuse. As the lines blur between vice and virtue and reality and fantasy, can you continue to convince yourself that your arrangement with the incubus is strictly business? Or will you realize that you might want more than even the exceedingly generous Mr. Decameron can give you? You might just consider yielding to temptation… but do you really want to rid yourself of it? Sin & Spell is an immersive monster romance told in second-person POV where YOU step into the story as the main character. It contains an incubus CEO, a tail with a mind of its own, and abundant spice that all culminate in a guaranteed Happily Ever After. As the second full-length book in the Tenebra City Series, it can be read on its own, but is better enjoyed after reading Quiver & Quill (the first book in the Tenebra City Series) and/or Grinch & Guile (a Tenebra City Series novella). less

There was something to be said about a killer outfit, and you’d never met a sundress you didn’t like — not only did the floral patterns you often preferred have such a demure and classic quality to them, but they also did a fantastic job at hiding blood splatters…. With your ruffles and pastels, you aren’t what typically comes to mind when most think of thievery and hacking, which just so happens to be your under-the-table night job in Tenebra City... moreThere was something to be said about a killer outfit, and you’d never met a sundress you didn’t like — not only did the floral patterns you often preferred have such a demure and classic quality to them, but they also did a fantastic job at hiding blood splatters…. With your ruffles and pastels, you aren’t what typically comes to mind when most think of thievery and hacking, which just so happens to be your under-the-table night job in Tenebra City. Luckily, your deceptive appearance has worked to your advantage thus far, and though you wouldn’t have turned to this shady life if not for the enormous debt keeping you caged, you’re starting to see the light at the end of the Sapphire District. You’d managed to pick up a few useful tricks over the years, and with your perfect track record, you were finally getting ready to buy your freedom and plan your retirement. Until you meet Cadmus Etoirir. Known for their jewelry business, the Etoirirs are one of the most prominent and powerful families in Tenebra City. As the oldest of the triplets, Cadmus has been training his entire life to inherit the family business… though gems and gold are only the tip of the bonfire. Your meeting is not unexpected, although you never imagined how far the surly dragon would lead you through the gates of Tenebra City’s mafia underworld. An Alpha and control freak in every sense of the word, Cadmus is just as unwilling to let go of his perfect track record as you are. More than just sparks fly, and as you dance with the devil himself, you can’t help but think something’s gotta give…. Cadmus may have just met his match in you, but when he’s your last chance at finally severing the ties tethering you to the shadowy figure you’re indebted to just as you’re the key to guaranteeing his inheritance, you both become entangled in a web spun by fate itself. And when you accidentally end up with his mating mark on your neck… those strings of fate only seem to wrap tighter and tighter. Flame & Fraud is an immersive fated mates dragon mafia boss monster romance told in second-person POV where YOU step into the story as the main character. It contains a surly dragon mafia boss, underworld politics, and fiery spice that all culminate in a guaranteed Happily Ever After. As the third full-length book in the Tenebra City Series, it can be read on its own, but is better enjoyed after reading Quiver & Quill (the first book in the Tenebra City Series), Grinch & Guile (a Tenebra City Series novella), and/or Sin & Spell (the second book in the Tenebra City Series). *Note: Please check the author’s website for CWs. less

Lot 666…. You couldn’t help but think how ironic it was that a former church would have a building number like that, though perhaps ‘former’ was the key word here…. A late bloomer in every sense of the word, you are a witch who discovered your affinity for magic much later than your peers. When a pen pal you meet in college urges you to chase your passion for gardening, you decide to open your own florist shop after graduating... moreLot 666…. You couldn’t help but think how ironic it was that a former church would have a building number like that, though perhaps ‘former’ was the key word here…. A late bloomer in every sense of the word, you are a witch who discovered your affinity for magic much later than your peers. When a pen pal you meet in college urges you to chase your passion for gardening, you decide to open your own florist shop after graduating. Though life gets in the way and your correspondence ends, you are now the proud owner of The Witching Flower. In the few years since opening your doors, you’ve received your fair share of extravagant orders from the demon and dragon elite looking to woo their loved ones with enchanted blooms. When you receive an order for a single bouquet that brings you to Lot 666, a dilapidated church on the outskirts of town, your curiosity is piqued…. And meeting the enigmatic artist within only raises more questions than answers. Your newest client has converted the abandoned building into his art studio, and his paintings are as dark and gloomy as the shadows he chooses to shroud himself in. Even though you’ve never seen his face, the wings and horns of his silhouette soon become familiar as he slowly warms to you. The phantom hidden in the rafters seems to have the same appreciation for flowers as you do, and as autumn draws closer to winter, you wonder if something between you may be blossoming…. Just as you wonder what else those talented hands of his can do. And why does he remind you so much of the mysterious pen pal who introduced you to the language of flowers in the first place? Hallow & Hew is an immersive, cozy autumnal monster romance told in second-person POV where YOU step into the story as the main character. It contains a soft gargoyle artist, the language of flowers, and slow-burn steam that all culminate in a guaranteed Happily Ever After. As the second novella in the Tenebra City Series, it can be read on its own, but is better enjoyed after reading Quiver & Quill (the first book in the Tenebra City Series), Grinch & Guile (a Tenebra City Series novella), Sin & Spell (the second book in the Tenebra City Series), and/or Flame & Fraud (the third book in the Tenebra City Series). *Note: Please check the author’s website for CWs. less

Grinch & Guile: The Duet contains two festive novellas in one collection — just in time for the holidays! •••. ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT…. Well, the latter is true, but not the former. •••. Grinch & Guile: Part I. When a factory explosion rocks the wreath-lined streets of Tenebra City a mere few weeks before Christmas, you, a reporter for The Tenebra Times, are forced to work gruelingly long hours to cover the fallout... moreGrinch & Guile: The Duet contains two festive novellas in one collection — just in time for the holidays! •••. ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT…. Well, the latter is true, but not the former. •••. Grinch & Guile: Part I. When a factory explosion rocks the wreath-lined streets of Tenebra City a mere few weeks before Christmas, you, a reporter for The Tenebra Times, are forced to work gruelingly long hours to cover the fallout. All you want to do is get back to your candy-making hobby to fully immerse yourself in the cheer of the Christmas season, and when the article is finally published, you feel so relieved that you could almost sing a Christmas carol or two. Unfortunately, your writing isn’t up to the high standards of a certain mob boss whose gang is at the center of the allegations surrounding the hijinks. When he calls you a mere six days before your favorite holiday to demand a rewrite by Christmas Day, you get the sneaking suspicion it might take more than a few punch bowls full of eggnog to get through his twisted version of a season’s greetings. Except there’s something about the elusive G. R. Inch that piques your interest. Nobody knows what he looks like, but the sweet tooth in you can’t resist craving the man whose pleasantly grating voice reminds you of the scrape of rock candy against your tongue…. You can’t help but feel there might be more to him than what the media depicts. Even if he is rather mean. Grinch & Guile: Part II. Though it’s been a year since the elusive G. R. Inch has come into your life, you’re equally as stressed as you’d been 365 days ago. In a peppermint twist of events, it isn’t the grouchy mobster that’s playing Scrooge — it’s your boss. The dour pixie isn’t happy with The Tenebra Tribune, your newspaper’s biggest rival, picking up the hottest headline of the coldest season. Yet again, you’re tasked with coming up with an article covering last year’s trial that’ll put you back in her good standings before Christmas Day. The looming deadline and hours of overtime with no progress to show quickly sour your beloved candy canes, and you officially find yourself in a Merry Crisis. To save your job, you set your sights on the elf gang at the center of the trial, but the overprotective Mr. Inch isn’t happy about you getting too close to the fire. Still, you’re determined to prove that you’re much more than just a reporter with a sweet tooth and an eye for festive socks…. After all, you’ve learned from the best… and who said the green demon is the only one with a few tricks up his sleeve? •••. Grinch & Guile: The Duet contains two immersive human/monster paranormal romance novellas told in second-person POV where YOU step into the story as the main character. Each novella features a grumpy mob boss, an abundance of candy, enough spice(y scenes) for a gingerbread log, and a fluffy Happily Ever After fit for any holiday greeting card — just in time for Christmas! Both novellas in this Duet are part of the Tenebra City Series. Originally published in December 2021, Grinch & Guile: Part I is available separately as a standalone, while Grinch & Guile: Part II takes place a year after the events of the first part. For maximum enjoyment, it is recommended to read Flame & Fraud before Grinch & Guile: Part II! *Note: Please check the author’s website for CWs. less

You are a fresh face in Tenebra City, yet with all your new home and its five colorful districts have to offer you, you find the quaint farmer’s market of neighboring Eventide Falls much more your speed. Introverted and sometimes painfully shy, you’re immediately out of your element when you stumble across a cheeky chocolatier one crisp spring day. Pascal is playful, mischievous, and the life of the farmer’s market... moreYou are a fresh face in Tenebra City, yet with all your new home and its five colorful districts have to offer you, you find the quaint farmer’s market of neighboring Eventide Falls much more your speed. Introverted and sometimes painfully shy, you’re immediately out of your element when you stumble across a cheeky chocolatier one crisp spring day. Pascal is playful, mischievous, and the life of the farmer’s market. With his bubbly personality, this bunny boy is everything you’re not — but maybe he’s just what you need to start breaking out of your shell… After all, there’s something equally tantalizing about his cheeky smile and the chocolate eggs lining his display. Cocoa & Crave is an immersive, cozy springtime monster short romance told in second-person POV where YOU step into the story as the main character. It contains a mischievous bunny chocolatier, an assortment of fun facts, and syrupy sweet spice that culminate in a guaranteed Happily Ever After. * Please check the author’s website for CWs. less