Alice doesn’t even like gin, but her therapist’s advice to tackle her social anxiety leads her to step into the Gin Room. For thirty minutes, she resolves to sit alone and prove she can handle it. What she doesn’t expect is to meet Axel, a man whose intensity is as alluring as it is terrifying.At forty years old, lion shifter Axel never thought he’d find his mate. But there she is, his baby girl... moreAlice doesn’t even like gin, but her therapist’s advice to tackle her social anxiety leads her to step into the Gin Room. For thirty minutes, she resolves to sit alone and prove she can handle it. What she doesn’t expect is to meet Axel, a man whose intensity is as alluring as it is terrifying.At forty years old, lion shifter Axel never thought he’d find his mate. But there she is, his baby girl. Alice awakens every primal instinct he has, but her fear of the unknown world he belongs to forces him to tread carefully. For him, the stakes couldn’t be he’s not just fighting for her love, but also her trust.As the pull between them grows undeniable, Alice finds herself torn. Can she overcome her doubts and embrace the passion Axel offers, or will the secrets of his world drive her away forever?****MONSTERS OF NEW SHARED WORLDMonsters of New York is a sizzling paranormal romance series where passion collides with danger in the heart of the city that never sleeps. Each book introduces a new, irresistible shifter—each with its own dark secrets and primal desires. From wolves and bears to elusive creatures lurking in the shadows, these powerful beings navigate love, loyalty, and mystery in a world filled with human and supernatural monsters.Set against the backdrop of New York's vibrant streets and hidden corners, every romance is an unforgettable journey where forbidden love and heated encounters could be the death of them—or the one thing that saves them. With danger always just around the corner, the shifters must face not only the threats of their own kind but the intense pull of a love that could change everything.Uncover the secrets, feel the heat, and discover if love can tame the wildest beasts in Monsters of New York. less