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. 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 higher: 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 YORK: SHARED WORLD
Monsters 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.
Excerpt:
Axel watched her from the back, trying to ignore the dumb bimbos he’d brought with him for entertainment. Granted, they hadn’t been annoying when he’d picked them up, but now that she was here, everything else had lost its luster. It was interesting because at his age he’d never imagined he’d meet her, and yet there was no doubt. The animal within him was as clear as daylight. It was her. His mate.
He snorted. What was he going to do with a mate? Especially one who seemed to be afraid of her own shadow, if the way her heartbeat was any indication. His proclivities were gray at best, and she seemed, well, innocent, naive, like a recently picked puppy from a litter. Curious, but terribly afraid. He would have to show her there was nothing to be afraid of. Not him. Not the world. He would have to teach her what he liked. What if she didn’t like it? The unwelcome thought entered his mind, and he snarled. That was not an option. He was too old for change.
Axel took her in. At another time in his life, he wouldn’t have given her a second glance. She was pretty but she wasn’t exuberant. Sweet. The look of a good girl. His heart skipped a beat. His cock throbbed. Fuck. He was just looking at her and already diving into the fantasy. When was the last time that had happened?
How would she feel about being his good girl? Would she let him strip not only her clothes but also her layers of pent-up emotions, digging deep until he reached the bone? He could fully make her his, and free her from the constraints that held her back. He clenched his fists. His heart beat in his chest like never before. Excitement coursed through him. The idea of making her his thrilled him as much as if he were about to go hunting. He smiled. Then again, wasn’t that what he was going to do? Hunt her. Catch her and eat her up.
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