Femme Fatale Monsters Series by D.J. Russo

She was supposed to be another notch on his bedpost…Byron Waits has it a job that pays bank, a bevvy of women waiting to sleep with him, and a fit physique. Content to go through life treating people like crap and suffering zero consequences for it, he finds himself in a candy shop run by a buxom beauty with raven hair and the most incredible rack he’s ever seen. He swears she’s the woman of his dreams, but little does he know she’s the woman of his nightmares... moreShe was supposed to be another notch on his bedpost…Byron Waits has it a job that pays bank, a bevvy of women waiting to sleep with him, and a fit physique. Content to go through life treating people like crap and suffering zero consequences for it, he finds himself in a candy shop run by a buxom beauty with raven hair and the most incredible rack he’s ever seen. He swears she’s the woman of his dreams, but little does he know she’s the woman of his nightmares.… He was supposed to be a steppingstone to a promotion.Faith’s job as a lesser demon of the second layer of Hell is to siphon the souls of the damned and collect her paycheck. She’s on the verge of being fired when she gets the brilliant idea of opening up a candy shop to lure poor, unsuspecting damned souls through her doors. But when a human male with a sweet smile and submissive streak enters her shop, she might have gotten more than she bargained for.No Sugar Coating It is a novella-length monster romance feat. a demon FMC. Written in first person with dual POVs. While lighthearted and fun, this book is incredibly spicy. Please refer to the author's website for TWs. less

Some secrets can cost you your life… It was supposed to be a routine job, like any other. Deliver the package, wipe his hands clean, head back to headquarters and receive his pay. But when Nick learns the terrible secret that’s been keeping the mafia flush with cash, he abandons all rational thought and abandons the only family he’s ever known. Too bad they won’t let him retire in peace, and Nick is going to have to learn how to sink or swim if he’s going to survive what’s next... moreSome secrets can cost you your life… It was supposed to be a routine job, like any other. Deliver the package, wipe his hands clean, head back to headquarters and receive his pay. But when Nick learns the terrible secret that’s been keeping the mafia flush with cash, he abandons all rational thought and abandons the only family he’s ever known. Too bad they won’t let him retire in peace, and Nick is going to have to learn how to sink or swim if he’s going to survive what’s next. … One person’s trash is another’s treasure. When Nick is dumped in Oona’s backyard and left for dead, she seizes the opportunity to keep the human man as her new pet. He’s repulsed by her, of course, but she’s nothing if not determined to make a new friend after a lifetime of loneliness. But when it becomes obvious he can’t survive in his new habitat, will she be able to let her new love go, even at the cost of her own happiness? Sink or Swim is the next installment in the Femme Fatale Monsters series and is intended for adults. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone. Sink or Swim includes a female swamp monster, a mafia MMC, and a guaranteed HEA. For a list of full CWs, please check out the author’s website. less

Romance can blossom in the most unlikely of places…Calvin isn’t exactly what you’d call popular with the ladies. His lanky frame, thick glasses, and preference for spending time with his science experiments (and his cat) have left him unlucky in love. At least, that’s until he accidentally shrinks himself to the size of an ant with his own ray gun and ends up being whisked away into the beehive he’s been caring for... moreRomance can blossom in the most unlikely of places…Calvin isn’t exactly what you’d call popular with the ladies. His lanky frame, thick glasses, and preference for spending time with his science experiments (and his cat) have left him unlucky in love. At least, that’s until he accidentally shrinks himself to the size of an ant with his own ray gun and ends up being whisked away into the beehive he’s been caring for.Once inside the hive, he finds himself transported into a realm of wonder and opulence, as the royal family treats him like a god. He needs to get back home, of course (he has a job and a cat to get back to!) but his budding attraction for the queen-to-be has him hesitating. Not only that, but he doesn’t trust the princess’s royal retinue. And as their beekeeper, it’s his duty to ensure the health and safety of the hive, right?…And sometimes your soul mate can be the most unlikely of people.Polina is destined for the throne in only two weeks, but she isn’t looking forward to her coronation. Thanks to her mother’s untimely death, she’s been handed more responsibility than she’s ready for, and her majordomo hasn’t been the most helpful presence. Throw in a fiancé she hates and the myriad of daily duties she’s expected to perform, and Polina is at the end of her rope.But when Polina learns about a sinister plot that threatens everything her mother built, she realizes she must step into her role, ready or not. And then there’s Calvin, the human caretaker of their hive, who somehow inserts himself into her life… and her heart. Can the two of them save Polina’s hive, or is her reign destined to end before it even begins?Make Me Bee-lieve is the third installment in the Femme Fatale Monsters series, but each book can be enjoyed in any order. The story is written in the first person with dual POVs. While lighthearted and fun, there is content that some may find difficult. HEA guaranteed. Please refer to the author’s website for a full list of CWs. less

They’ve both survived through centuries of darkness, but falling in love might be the most dangerous thing they’ve ever done.Juliette has spent centuries lingering in the shadows — from the bloody streets of revolutionary France to the sewer underworld of Sugardove City. As a Nosferatu, her monstrous appearance makes her a target, but it’s The Helsings, a ruthless anti-vampire militia, who keep her underground and isolated... moreThey’ve both survived through centuries of darkness, but falling in love might be the most dangerous thing they’ve ever done.Juliette has spent centuries lingering in the shadows — from the bloody streets of revolutionary France to the sewer underworld of Sugardove City. As a Nosferatu, her monstrous appearance makes her a target, but it’s The Helsings, a ruthless anti-vampire militia, who keep her underground and isolated.Until Scotty crashes into her world — quite literally — while fleeing a Helsings ambush at a concert. Despite their obvious differences, the two manage to figure out their un-lives... together.What begins as a desperate alliance becomes something far deeper as they trade stories, pain, and stolen kisses in the dark. But their fragile bond is threatened when Juliette’s maker, the sadistic and obsessive Dante, resurfaces with one goal: reclaim his "daughter," no matter what.Juliette escaped him once. To do it again, she and Scotty will have to risk everything — including each other.Nosfer-Meet You is the fourth installment in the Femme Fatales Monsters series! You can expect first person, dual POV, grumpy/sunshine, and a guaranteed HEA. This story is slightly darker than the previous stories in the series but with its typical humor and snark. less