Monstrous Intent By Alice Winters -

, the first book in the Mischief and Monsters series by Alice Winters , is a high-energy paranormal romance that blends action, humor, and a heavy dose of chaos. The Hook: Grumpy Hunter Meets Chaos Monster

: The "enemies-to-lovers" vibe is strong here. Lake’s "wooing" involves constant teasing—at one point even telling Declan, "I’m not your lover, I’m your murderer. For the love of god, please get it right". Monstrous Intent by Alice Winters

While Declan is a classic cynical "grump," Lake is pure "sunshine" chaos, relentlessly pursuing Declan with banter that ranges from sweet to ridiculous. Why You Should Read It , the first book in the Mischief and

The story follows , a retired monster hunter who has traded his weapons for a desk as an elementary school teacher. He craves a normal life, but his plans are derailed when he meets Lake , a charming, sassy, and persistent monster who claims he isn’t a "monster" but clearly isn't human. For the love of god, please get it right"

Monstrous Intent (Mischief and Monsters, #1) by Alice Winters

: If you enjoy Alice Winters’ other series (like The Hitman’s Guide ), this book delivers her signature fast-paced, snarky dialogue and over-the-top situations.