A hilarious debut novel about a perfectly imperfect love story that will delight fans of Evvie Drake Starts Over. Even the smartest people can be stupid at love. When Stacey Lane writes a feminist take on Frankenstein, she never imagines it will catch the eye of unbelievably sexy Hollywood star Tommy DeMarco. Tommy’s passion for her book—and for her, a recently widowed poet, mom, and certified mess—threatens to turn her life upside down, or maybe right-side up. From their first poolside meeting the two are set on a collision course as they go about making the book into a movie, making each other crazy, and making love, if only in secret. Fueled by desire, love, grief, expertly poured cocktails, and crackling dialogue, Monsters: A Love Story is a witty portrait of a relationship gone off the rails and two people who are made for each other—even if they’re not so sure they see it that way. **A Summer Beach Read Pick for Harper’s Bazaar, the Associated Press, Purewow, and Refinery29** “This fast-paced novel will have readers immersed in the heady feeling of an alcohol-fueled affair with one of the sexiest men alive.” — “An addictive page-turner, ripe with seduction and charm, that drops insights into this messy, crazy, wonderful thing called love.” —Washington Independent Review of Books “Entertainingly dyspeptic.” —Vogue “A perfectly imperfect love story.”—Bookpage

This is a captivating romance novel that weaves an enchanting tale of love between Emma and Alex. Emma's ordinary life takes a thrilling turn when she meets Alex, a mysterious stranger with an extraordinary secret. Their love defies all odds, as they face supernatural challenges, confront the darkness within, and ultimately triumph over adversity. Their enduring love story becomes a symbol of hope, transforming the supernatural world and proving that love knows no boundaries. The novel is a celebration of love's power to conquer even the most formidable obstacles and reshape destinies.

Meet an adorable monster looking for love in Rachel Bright’s bestselling picture book Love Monster—a must-have for the little ones in your life. Love Monster wants to belong with the cuddly residents of Cutesville. But as it turns out, it's hard to fit in with the cute and the fluffy when you're a googly-eyed monster. And so, Love Monster sets out to find someone who will love him just the way he is. His journey is not easy—he looks high, low, and even middle-ish. But as he soon finds out, love can find you when you least expect it. With sweet illustrations and a heartwarming message about how everyone deserves love, this is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, and celebrating love year-round. Join Love Monster on more adventures in: ● Love Monster and the Last Chocolate ● Love Monster and the Perfect Present ● Love Monster and the Scary Something

I wanted to give in to the hunger… Niklas Bergman stalked in the shadows of the silent woods, a depraved hunter… and I am his prey. I traded one captor that broke my body and soul, for one that threatens to break not only my heart, but the walls that contain the darkness that lives inside of me. He is a beautiful monster, everything I searched for before my capture, the only one that understands my secrets and I fear my heart and mind will not survive him. I am a monster, I am a monster… I was a monster… Suki Knoxx hides a legacy of blood and I will drown her in it myself if that’s what she needs to embrace it. I wanted to use her — no limits, consequences or remorse — but when I set my eyes on her, broken and abused, her enemy became mine. Now I can’t let her go, not until I break her open. Her darkness calls to mine, her demons dance on heathen songs sung by my own and sometimes… prey wants to be prey. Souls break open. Limits are crossed. Secrets are unleashed. A monster is born. _____________ Author's Note: This is a dark romance with sensitive content. Please check the author's website for a full list of TWs.

An adorable reminder of unconditional love for little monsters everywhere "I'll love you even when treats are all you want to eat. I'll love you even when you get angry and stomp your feet I'll love you no matter what you do. Little monster, I'll always and forever love you " Told with Sandra Magsamen's signature message of love, this sweet and mischievous story reminds little ones just how loved they are... even when they act a little monstrous Babies and toddlers will love holding, touching, and reading this playful board book featuring soft, fuzzy monster horns, and laugh along as a range of colorful, boisterous monsters get into mischief on every spread. Perfect for Halloween or all year-round, this adorable book is the hands-on pick for any caregiver and their little monster

If fearsome and fiercely possessive monsters are your jam, please enjoy this seed-filled variety pack of creatures claiming their innocent forever mates. The Monsters Are Coming is a collection of three original, never before published monster romance stories by Brill Harper. A mash of monsters, if you will. Big ones. Scary ones. Uncivilzed ones. Very, very virile ones. The Wolf of Wallace Woods: Paige doesn't believe in the local legend of her small hometown. Until the werewolf is chasing her through the forest. Until he catches her. Until he claims her innocence. Welcome to El: When Alison wakes up in the realm of El, it's not just her dream of monster romance coming true-it's a nightmare. Her guide in the twisted realm, the Dark Prince Mavius, wants to populate his kingdom by "combining" her innocence to the creatures of El. She'll be initiated by each one and may the best swimmers win. So My Parents Sacrificed Me to an Orc: Unable to find a cure to Selena's mystery disease using regular medicine, her folks take the advice of an internet witch and give her to an Orc in the forest. His alternative "treatments" may be unorthodox, but she sure does feel better. (Copious amounts of his medicine fill the pages of this one.) Author Confession: I love monster love! And these guys are darker than my contemporary heroes--but never fear, there is always a happy ending in Brill Harperland. Usually, I like to write several happy endings in each story. If you know what I mean.

Hollywood has thrilled—and titillated—audiences with tales of women who love monsters since King Kong and The Creature from the Black Lagoon. Our love affair with the ultimate “others” continued as we made the acquaintances of Barnabas Collins, Swamp Thing, the Vampire Lestat, Hellboy, and Shrek. Most recently, the genre was celebrated and, ultimately, validated when The Shape of Water won the Academy Award for Best Motion Picture—a rare nod to the power and popularity of paranormal romance story-telling. It should come as no surprise that when ViceTV decided to do an episode on “Monsters Fantasies,” they came to Riverdale Avenue Books to interview some of those authors in an episode that aired in March 2018. Women Who Love Monsters With Stories by Cecilia Tan * Jamie K. Schmidt * Laura Antoniou * Katherine Ramsland* Trinity Blacio* Nathan Pettigrew * j. Gambardella * Truth Venson * CB Archer * Jennifer Williams * Stanley B. Webb * Amy Stilgenbauer * Cynthia Ward