At First Series by Arden Steele

Scoring an invite to the swankiest party of the year is a networking dream for River Brighton. There’s just one problem—humans aren’t allowed without a supernatural escort. Desperate, he turns to MNSTR, an app that connects humans with shadelings for all of life’s little paranormal dilemmas.Enter Deaton Horne.Over six feet of muscles and fangs, with a smile that promises sin, the werewolf makes him want things he shouldn’t even consider. Still, it’s just one night, and the objective is simple... moreScoring an invite to the swankiest party of the year is a networking dream for River Brighton. There’s just one problem—humans aren’t allowed without a supernatural escort. Desperate, he turns to MNSTR, an app that connects humans with shadelings for all of life’s little paranormal dilemmas.Enter Deaton Horne.Over six feet of muscles and fangs, with a smile that promises sin, the werewolf makes him want things he shouldn’t even consider. Still, it’s just one night, and the objective is simple. Get in, mingle, and prevent River from doing anything embarrassing.Too bad his date didn’t get the memo.Now, he has a warlock problem he didn’t ask for, petty drama he doesn’t want…And a werewolf he’ll do anything to keep. less

After years of having his applications rejected, Otto Stillwater finally lands a premium booth at the biggest magical conference in the beauty world. Now, with enchanted palettes, custom glosses, and designer hairpins, he’s eager to leave his mark on the industry—both literally and figuratively.He just needs someone to carry the heavy stuff and keep him caffeinated.MNSTR promised an assistant. Instead, he got a demon in a tailored suit... moreAfter years of having his applications rejected, Otto Stillwater finally lands a premium booth at the biggest magical conference in the beauty world. Now, with enchanted palettes, custom glosses, and designer hairpins, he’s eager to leave his mark on the industry—both literally and figuratively.He just needs someone to carry the heavy stuff and keep him caffeinated.MNSTR promised an assistant. Instead, he got a demon in a tailored suit. Vaden Ashmore is dry, rude, and possibly allergic to fun—but also surprisingly efficient. And dangerously sexy.What should have been easy becomes anything but when Otto’s reputation is put on the line. With scandal brewing, accusations swirling, and a demon who keeps getting way too close, things get real confusing, real fast.Especially after that kiss… less

Rylee Burke considers himself pretty open-minded, but he draws the line at being haunted by freeloading ghosts. Worse, he’s pretty sure the specter died in his apartment. He just can’t find the body.Turning to MNSTR for help, he’s not entirely sure what he needs, but Crisis Containment seems like a good place to start. He is definitely in crisis, and he would very much like it contained.He expected a witch, maybe an exorcist... moreRylee Burke considers himself pretty open-minded, but he draws the line at being haunted by freeloading ghosts. Worse, he’s pretty sure the specter died in his apartment. He just can’t find the body.Turning to MNSTR for help, he’s not entirely sure what he needs, but Crisis Containment seems like a good place to start. He is definitely in crisis, and he would very much like it contained.He expected a witch, maybe an exorcist. Instead, he gets Caius Finch—a towering mountain of muscles and intensity. Locked and loaded, the griffin shows up ready for battle, but the only thing he’s wrecking is Rylee’s resting heart rate.Now he has a problem he doesn’t want, another one he didn’t ask for, and a cocktail of mixed feelings he has no idea what to do with. less