Creatures and Cottages Series by Elle Sterling

Tilly is ready to live her cottagecore dreams on Starry Hill—a quiet island town where life is easy. Or so she thought. Bodin enjoys his peaceful lifestyle, supportive community, and fulfilling job. But when Tilly blows in from Cape Easton, a place he’s sworn he’ll never set foot in again, his uncomplicated existence is turned upside down... moreTilly is ready to live her cottagecore dreams on Starry Hill—a quiet island town where life is easy. Or so she thought. Bodin enjoys his peaceful lifestyle, supportive community, and fulfilling job. But when Tilly blows in from Cape Easton, a place he’s sworn he’ll never set foot in again, his uncomplicated existence is turned upside down. With awkward misunderstandings aplenty, can Tilly and Bodin conquer her pride and his prejudice and find love? Will the sweet meddling of Starry Hill’s residents help them embrace their attraction to one another, or will the ghosts of their pasts overshadow their future? The Orc’s Sweetheart is a sweet and spicy, small town monster rom-com. It’s the first book in the Creatures & Cottages series. Each book can be read as a standalone. For readers 18+. less

Juniper loves her life, her thrift store, and all things purple. When she gets an invitation to an important birthday party, this Cape Easton local is keen to explore all the things Starry Hill has to offer. The moment Viggo sets eyes on Juniper, he knows she’s a treasure he wants to keep. Only difficulty is, he has an ink-leaking problem and is not skilled at flirting... moreJuniper loves her life, her thrift store, and all things purple. When she gets an invitation to an important birthday party, this Cape Easton local is keen to explore all the things Starry Hill has to offer. The moment Viggo sets eyes on Juniper, he knows she’s a treasure he wants to keep. Only difficulty is, he has an ink-leaking problem and is not skilled at flirting. Can this sweet kraken fumble his way into Juniper’s heart? How can he, and his tentacles, convince her to give him a chance? Party With the Kraken is a sweet and spicy, small town monster rom-com. Expect ocean puns, creative uses of ink, tentacle spice, and cameos from Starry Hill favorites. It’s a standalone novella in the Creatures & Cottages world. For readers 18+. less

Living on the edge of the community, Ren’s life in Starry Hill is quiet, predictable, and perhaps a little lonely. Until Maisie prances into the center of his tangerine grove and changes everything. With her bright smile and easy-going nature, a friendship quickly blossoms, and sweet favors turn into spicy adventures... moreLiving on the edge of the community, Ren’s life in Starry Hill is quiet, predictable, and perhaps a little lonely. Until Maisie prances into the center of his tangerine grove and changes everything. With her bright smile and easy-going nature, a friendship quickly blossoms, and sweet favors turn into spicy adventures. As the lines start to blur, can Ren and Maisie be brave enough to admit their feelings not only to themselves but to each other? Can Ren convince Maisie to stay in Starry Hill—with him? The Incubus’s Angel is a sweet and spicy, small town monster rom-com. It’s the second book in the Creatures & Cottages series. Each book can be read as a standalone. For readers 18+. less

Marisol is used to handling everything life throws at her on her own. But with the prospect of another lonely heat on the horizon, Marisol takes her friends’ advice and registers with a heat agency for the first time ever. As a pack of misfits, Silas, Killian, and Bash don't expect the beautiful siren to choose them, but when they accidentally trigger her heat early, all bets—and pants—are off. One week together proves to be far from enough... moreMarisol is used to handling everything life throws at her on her own. But with the prospect of another lonely heat on the horizon, Marisol takes her friends’ advice and registers with a heat agency for the first time ever. As a pack of misfits, Silas, Killian, and Bash don't expect the beautiful siren to choose them, but when they accidentally trigger her heat early, all bets—and pants—are off. One week together proves to be far from enough. With plenty of Halloween festivities, and some well-meaning meddling from Starry Hill favorites, can the determined shifters persuade Marisol to give their pack a chance at forever? Or will the usually self-reliant Marisol be too afraid to surrender her heart to the wolf, the panther, and the fox? Halloween With the Siren is a sweet and spicy, MMFM why-choose rom-com. It’s a standalone novella in the Creatures & Cottages world. For readers 18+. less

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