Hellhounds of Haven Series by Avery Adams

I adopted the scariest dog at the shelter. Turns out, my perfect guard dog is actually a 200-year-old hellhound with commitment issues. Cody Hahn just wanted protection from his bullies. What he got was Killer—200 pounds of midnight-black menace that no one else dared adopt. Sure, Killer looks like he crawled straight out of a nightmare, but he's the best thing that's happened to Cody since his grandmother died. There's just one tiny Killer isn't actually a dog... moreI adopted the scariest dog at the shelter. Turns out, my perfect guard dog is actually a 200-year-old hellhound with commitment issues. Cody Hahn just wanted protection from his bullies. What he got was Killer—200 pounds of midnight-black menace that no one else dared adopt. Sure, Killer looks like he crawled straight out of a nightmare, but he's the best thing that's happened to Cody since his grandmother died. There's just one tiny Killer isn't actually a dog. Zeff has been stuck in hellhound form at the pound for weeks, resigned to his fate, when a golden-haired angel walks in and claims him without hesitation. Now he's living his best life on a south Louisiana farm, dining on home-cooked meals and sleeping in his human's bed. The fact that he's completely, irrevocably bonded to said human? Just a minor complication he'll deal with later. But when Cody's bullies escalate to attempted arson and an ancient demon lord threatens Haven, Zeff's secret comes out in the most dramatic way possible. Now Cody has to run screaming from the supernatural world he never knew existed, or embrace the fact that his guard dog is actually a centuries-old warrior who would burn down the world to keep him safe. A laugh-out-loud monster romance Grumpy hellhound who's absolutely gone for his sunshine human"He's beauty, he's grace, he brought me a rat to my face"Found family shenanigans with a pack of reformed hellhoundsSmall-town Louisiana charm meets supernatural chaosThe most dramatic coming-out story ever (literally shifting in the living room)Chosen immortality and forever loveSize difference that'll make you swoonBattle scenes, banter, and one very enthusiastic hellhound named Pyro who can't stop setting things on fireThis is Book 1 in the Hellhounds of Haven series. Each book features a different couple but is set in the same storyline with interconnected characters. HEA guaranteed. less

He's been reorganizing my bookstore for three months. Turns out my favorite customer is actually a 198-year-old hellhound with serious commitment issues. Emmett Giles likes order, routine, and running his quiet bookstore in the supernatural town of Haven, Louisiana. What he doesn't like is the way his heart races every time Bane—the mysterious, bookish customer who visits daily—adjusts his glasses and quotes poetry. There's just one tiny Bane isn't human... moreHe's been reorganizing my bookstore for three months. Turns out my favorite customer is actually a 198-year-old hellhound with serious commitment issues. Emmett Giles likes order, routine, and running his quiet bookstore in the supernatural town of Haven, Louisiana. What he doesn't like is the way his heart races every time Bane—the mysterious, bookish customer who visits daily—adjusts his glasses and quotes poetry. There's just one tiny Bane isn't human. He's a hellhound guardian who's been watching over Haven for decades, and he's convinced he doesn't deserve happiness. Especially not with an anxious bookstore owner who alphabetizes his life and has never faced anything more dangerous than an aggressive book club debate. But when demon summoning symbols start appearing near Emmett's bookstore and apartment, and an ancient demon lord threatens to return for revenge, Bane's secret comes out. Now Emmett has to run from the supernatural chaos he never asked for, or embrace the fact that his favorite customer would literally burn down the world to keep him safe. Bonding with a hellhound means immortality. It means danger. It means watching everyone you know age while you stay young forever. It also means never being alone again. And for Emmett, that might just be worth the risk. A laugh-out-loud monster romance Scholarly hellhound who stress-organizes books"He alphabetized my entire biography section. Twice. I'm in love. "Killing demons with dictionaries (it's very effective)Found family with four (so far) chaotic hellhoundsSmall-town Louisiana supernatural shenanigansEx-demon girlfriend drama (she went back to hell voluntarily)Pack dinners, book clubs, and apocalyptic threatsChosen immortality because forever isn't long enoughThe most intense mother-in-law meeting in literary historyMarriage ceremony in a bookstore because where else would bookish people get married? This is Book 2 in the Hellhounds of Haven series. Each book features a different couple but follows an interconnected storyline. Can be read as a standalone but is better enjoyed in order. HEA guaranteed. less

How to Housebreak Your Hellhound. A queer paranormal rom-com where the fire is literal, and the feelings are worse. Pyro is a firefighter, and a hellhound with a hero complex, a tendency to accidentally set things on fire, and exactly one getting his bonded mate back. He and Harry had a good thing going—until a battle with a powerful demon forced Pyro to reveal his true form and forge a mating bond to save their lives, and the lives of everyone in the town... moreHow to Housebreak Your Hellhound. A queer paranormal rom-com where the fire is literal, and the feelings are worse. Pyro is a firefighter, and a hellhound with a hero complex, a tendency to accidentally set things on fire, and exactly one getting his bonded mate back. He and Harry had a good thing going—until a battle with a powerful demon forced Pyro to reveal his true form and forge a mating bond to save their lives, and the lives of everyone in the town. Harry survived the battle and the shock of seeing his new mate as a scary hellhound, but the relationship is on pause… indefinitely. He needed space. Six months of it, so far. But now Harry’s back in his life, thanks to a routine work meeting that turns into anything but. He says he just wanted to check in. Pyro’s not buying it—and neither is fate. Because magical bonds don’t just fade, especially not when new supernatural threats are lighting up their town, and the danger isn't the only thing getting harder to control. Fighting monsters is the easy part. Winning back the love of your life when you’re an impulsive, fiery hellhound who leaps before he looks? That’s where things get messy. Packed with biting humor, magical mishaps, and enough heat to burn down a firehouse, How to Housebreak Your Hellhound is a laugh-out-loud romantic fantasy about second chances, monstrous identity, and falling in love—even when you’re the scary one. less

He saved their lives. She decided he's family. And her father is starting to agree. Too bad a squad of hunters are coming to kill them all. Rex has been alone for 150 years, and he's made peace with it. As alpha of Haven's hellhound pack, protection is his job—love isn't. Then he saves Deputy Duncan MacLeod and his daughter Isla from demon hunters, and suddenly he's got an eight-year-old calling him "Poppa Rex" and making friendship bracelets that are definitely magical... moreHe saved their lives. She decided he's family. And her father is starting to agree. Too bad a squad of hunters are coming to kill them all. Rex has been alone for 150 years, and he's made peace with it. As alpha of Haven's hellhound pack, protection is his job—love isn't. Then he saves Deputy Duncan MacLeod and his daughter Isla from demon hunters, and suddenly he's got an eight-year-old calling him "Poppa Rex" and making friendship bracelets that are definitely magical. Duncan lost his wife five years ago. He's not looking for romance—especially not with a grumpy immortal who growls at feelings. But Rex keeps saving them, Isla's already planning their future with color-coded charts, and Duncan's realizing he might want that future too. When a coordinated hunter cell attacks Haven with military force, Rex must fight the biggest battle of his life while two people he's terrified to love stay in the line of fire. Survival isn't enough anymore—he wants forever. If he can live long enough to claim it. Perfect for fans Kid plays matchmaker (successfully)Widowers learning to love againGrumpy protector falls for sunshine family"Touch them and die" energyFound family becomes real familyEpic battle protecting those you loveMonster romance with dad feels. less