Apex Series by Vicky Walklate

She should be horrified. Terrified. Fleeing, pleading for her life. Yet here she was, swaying into the monstrous creature before her, her body on fire, desperate for his touch.***After the death of her mentor, wildlife park manager Cleo struggles to cope with her grief and loneliness. When her creepy new boss reveals his prized possession: a bizarre, crocodile-shaped statue, she doesn’t think much of it. But as it turns out, there’s much more to this statue than meets the eye... moreShe should be horrified. Terrified. Fleeing, pleading for her life. Yet here she was, swaying into the monstrous creature before her, her body on fire, desperate for his touch.***After the death of her mentor, wildlife park manager Cleo struggles to cope with her grief and loneliness. When her creepy new boss reveals his prized possession: a bizarre, crocodile-shaped statue, she doesn’t think much of it. But as it turns out, there’s much more to this statue than meets the eye.As Cleo agonises over the park’s shaky future, a freak accident causes a mysterious monster to come to her aid. Raukra bears a striking resemblance to the statue and is as fascinated by Cleo as she is by him. His teeth, claws, and overwhelming dominance send her wild with desire as he takes her for his own. As their bond deepens, a shocking truth about Raukra is revealed. In mortal danger, her courage is put to the ultimate test. She must decide who to trust in order to save the park – and herself.***CONTENT GUIDE/WARNINGSThis ~18.5k word monster romance novelette features high heat scenes between a human and a monster, both of whom are over the age of consent. The scenes within this book are not meant to depict realistic expectations of BDSM or related sexual activities. Some content in this story may be triggering for some readers. Please take note of the list below if needed.Blood; cursing; death/dying; discovery of a body; drugging; dubcon at the beginning; grief after bereavement; kidnap/forceful deprivation of personal autonomy; mention of parental death (historical, off-page); sexual contact (very high heat with BDSM elements, consensual); mention of suicide; vomitingKinks: Monster sex; orgasm denial; praise; public masturbation; raw sex/sex without a condom; spanking/impact play less

“Easy, sweet little wren. I won’t hurt you. Not unless you ask me to.” ***Zookeeper Evelyn Mulholland is single and proud of it. Fickle, flirty and fancy free, she’s impossible to tie down and likes it that way – at least, that’s what she wants people to think. No man can knock her off her guard… but what about a monster?Discovering that her best friend is dating a crocodile demon is shocking enough, but when another monster arrives needing assistance, life gets even more surreal... more“Easy, sweet little wren. I won’t hurt you. Not unless you ask me to.” ***Zookeeper Evelyn Mulholland is single and proud of it. Fickle, flirty and fancy free, she’s impossible to tie down and likes it that way – at least, that’s what she wants people to think. No man can knock her off her guard… but what about a monster?Discovering that her best friend is dating a crocodile demon is shocking enough, but when another monster arrives needing assistance, life gets even more surreal. Eagle monster Jax is bold, charming and very keen to get Evelyn into bed. Despite her fascination with his soft feathers, razor-sharp talons and extremely talented vibrating tongue, she resists, sick of meaningless flings that lead nowhere.But when a team of monster hunters arrive, determined to capture Jax at any cost, events take a deadly turn. Evelyn may turn out to be his only hope for survival. Whether her heart survives the encounter is another matter.***ADVISORY: This ~24k word monster romance novelette features high heat sexual scenes between a human and a monster. Some content in this story may be triggering for some readers. Please take note of the list below if needed: Alcohol; blood; mention of divorce/broken families; guns/gunshot wounds; fear of flying/heights; parental abandonment; parental verbal criticism; relationship break-ups; self-esteem issues, voyeurism less

“For some messed up reason, the universe has decided that a shy, innocent human is my soulmate.”♥♥♥After an unhappy marriage and a nasty divorce, Freya Mulholland is ready to protect her hard-won freedom with all her might. Not easy when her vengeful ex-husband stalks her every move, determined to make her new life a misery... more“For some messed up reason, the universe has decided that a shy, innocent human is my soulmate.”♥♥♥After an unhappy marriage and a nasty divorce, Freya Mulholland is ready to protect her hard-won freedom with all her might. Not easy when her vengeful ex-husband stalks her every move, determined to make her new life a misery.So when the mysterious Severin comes to her aid one night, only to become trapped in his sabertooth tiger form and adamant that she's his fated mate, Freya may need to adjust her thinking. Not only do monsters live amongst them, but this one, with his sharp teeth and intense eyes, believes that she belongs to him, even if he's not happy about it.As for her, she's horrified - after all, she went through hell to gain her independence. But even as she tries to pull away, something about this aloof, enigmatic monster holds her spellbound.As her ex's harassment reaches dangerous levels, she and Severin must make a decision: part ways to keep the freedom they both crave, or succumb to their fate together.ADVISORY: This ~31k word monster romance novella features high heat scenes between a human and a monster. Please check the author's website for a full content guide. less

"Whatever dangers may come, I will guard you until my last breath." ♥♥♥Living on a houseboat in an abandoned marina with only a dog for company was never going to be fun for an extrovert like Tess Goldwood. The only thing worse? Living alone…while being watched from afar.After a mysterious creature saved her life a while ago, Tess tried with all her might to befriend him, to no avail. For months, he has remained hidden, guarding her silently from a distance... more"Whatever dangers may come, I will guard you until my last breath." ♥♥♥Living on a houseboat in an abandoned marina with only a dog for company was never going to be fun for an extrovert like Tess Goldwood. The only thing worse? Living alone…while being watched from afar.After a mysterious creature saved her life a while ago, Tess tried with all her might to befriend him, to no avail. For months, he has remained hidden, guarding her silently from a distance. But when his own life is threatened, she finally convinces him to make contact.Octopus monster Bale is quiet and reserved, yet the fire in his eyes when he looks at Tess takes her breath away. As they try to ensure his survival, their mutual attraction intensifies. Determined to help her new friend and enjoy the mind-blowing pleasure he offers, the lonely Tess faces a stark if he stays by her side, he could die. But if he leaves, he may never return.His devotion to her is unwavering, which means his choice—and therefore his fate—may very well be in her hands. This ~30k word monster romance novella features high heat scenes between a human and a monster. Please use the 'Look Inside' feature or visit the author's website for content notes/warnings. less