Skullstalker Brides Series by Isabelle Taylor

Sweet witch Ruby Waterstone would do anything to protect her town—even open a portal and offer herself to a Skullstalker, a benevolent monster who lures lost travelers into his shadowy void to be devoured. But the void she steps into is shockingly beautiful despite its darkness. The Skullstalker is even more so. Ruby finds herself reluctantly charmed—even after the mysterious Skullstalker reveals what she must do to protect her town. —... moreSweet witch Ruby Waterstone would do anything to protect her town—even open a portal and offer herself to a Skullstalker, a benevolent monster who lures lost travelers into his shadowy void to be devoured. But the void she steps into is shockingly beautiful despite its darkness. The Skullstalker is even more so. Ruby finds herself reluctantly charmed—even after the mysterious Skullstalker reveals what she must do to protect her town. —. Slate is too busy sleeping away the centuries to concern himself with mortal affairs. That is, until a stray witch appears in his void, begging him to fix the failing ward protecting her town. In return, she will give him whatever he wants. Unbeknownst to her, the ward can only be replenished by a mating ritual. And Skullstalkers can't mate with mortals without practice. Thorough, repeated practice. But it's not as if he's confining her to his nest. There’s a sinister reason the ward is failing, and they must venture deep into his void to find it. Both are surprised to discover how much Ruby thrives in his dark realm. As they get closer to fulfilling the ritual, Slate starts to realize what he wants from her when all this is. Her heart. —. BOUND is a high heat monster romance with smutty magic rituals, surprisingly comfortable monster nests, and a HEA. Perfect for fans of Opal Reyne and Katee Robert. It can be read as a standalone. less

Briar Copperwood needs a cure. Thanks to an annoying warlock, Briar needs to sleep with someone once a day or die. Which is fine when she’s flirting (and pickpocketing) her way through small towns. But there aren’t many options when she’s trekking through the woods to reach the only witch who might be able to remove her curse. Then she runs into a Skullstalker, the surest sign of death in the mortal realm... moreBriar Copperwood needs a cure. Thanks to an annoying warlock, Briar needs to sleep with someone once a day or die. Which is fine when she’s flirting (and pickpocketing) her way through small towns. But there aren’t many options when she’s trekking through the woods to reach the only witch who might be able to remove her curse. Then she runs into a Skullstalker, the surest sign of death in the mortal realm. But instead of devouring her like she expects, he makes her an offer that could save them both. —. Wick would do anything for a cure. The meek Skullstalker has been haunted by a blood frenzy ever since he could remember. At any moment, he could fly into a rage and become the monster everyone expects him to be. There is nothing to stop it. Until a wry mortal runs into his path with a mysterious amulet that dulls the blood frenzy for the first time in his long existence. They form an he will lie with her each day to stave off her curse, and she will help fight his blood frenzy with her amulet. It should be simple. But every day brings new pleasure and closeness, until they both begin to dread the curses’ end…. HELD is a high heat monster romance with smutty curses, a devoted monster, and a HEA. Perfect for fans of Opal Reyne and Katee Robert. It is part of the Skullstalker Brides series but you can read it as a standalone. less

Grieving widow, Fawn, will soon settle back into her role as the quiet, obedient housewife that her late husband's family expects her to be. But first she will secretly hunt down the monstrous Skullstalker who ate her husband and take her vengeance. Her hunt immediately goes awry when she ends up injured. She waits for the Skullstalker to end her, only for the monster to gleefully declare that she is his new wife. Fawn initially goes along with the charade to save her life... moreGrieving widow, Fawn, will soon settle back into her role as the quiet, obedient housewife that her late husband's family expects her to be. But first she will secretly hunt down the monstrous Skullstalker who ate her husband and take her vengeance. Her hunt immediately goes awry when she ends up injured. She waits for the Skullstalker to end her, only for the monster to gleefully declare that she is his new wife. Fawn initially goes along with the charade to save her life. But when the savage Skullstalker shows her more kindness, understanding and pleasure than her human husband ever did, she realizes that she doesn’t hate being a monster's wife as much as she expected. .. -. Young Skullstalker, Zax, expected little when he prayed for a spouse. But now that he has been gifted one, he will not take her for granted. He has prepared everything for his wife: food, comfort, excitement. So why does she smell of fear when he touches her? Zax vows to prove himself a worthy husband. Even if it means hiding her from her old family who wants her back. And helping Fawn realize that there is more to being a wife than she thought…. BETROTHED is a high-heat monster romance with hurt/comfort, forced marriage, a golden retriever MMC with two ‘special appendages,’ and a HEA. Perfect for fans of Opal Reyne and Katee Robert. It is Book 4 of the Skullstalker Brides series but can be read as a standalone. TROPES:. -Inexperienced MMC. -Hurt/Comfort. -Sweetheart MMC. -Forced Marriage. -Primal Play. -He Falls First. less