Falling for Demons

Six human women-betrayed by their own, only to be rescued by the very demons they were taught to fear-find themselves trapped in a harrowing, magical city. But the cautionary tales were wrong, and they're quick to learn demons don't inspire terror but temptation… When a human's fury meets a demon's fire, hatred isn't the only thing to ignite. Stolen from her prison cell and sold to slavers, Ember's anger is all she has left to survive the nightmarish Achreos Barrens and its demonic inhabitants. Never mind her tenderly healed wounds and cozy cottage confines, she's still being treated like a criminal. Her warden is a hardened soldier so hateful of humans that Ember stands no chance at exoneration. Sure, there may be moments when her demon jailor's domestic ineptitude is endearing and his presence feels startlingly like security, but neither will stop her from provoking him and his disgusting tail. Squadron leader Severath has failed at his sole duty to protect his home. Burdened with guarding a killer and coping with the loss of an eye and horn, he's rewarded only with the human's ire. Judgment should be simple since she's pleaded guilty, but her unbridled hostility feels like a façade. He should be fighting to reclaim his position on the guard and his solitary life rather than verbally sparring with such a menace, but he never thought his home could be so lively or that he might enjoy having a minuscule murderess torment him at every turn. Ember and Severath soon discover the border between animosity and affection is as thin as the veil between the human and demon worlds. Confined in close quarters, the two are forced to share their truths and confront their aversions to intimacy. But falling for a demon is dangerous, especially with Ember's pending trial and Severath's uncertain career. Will they land safely in the arms of their fledgling love or spiral into shared loathing? Falling for Demons is a fantasy monster romance series set in a cozy and spicy shared world by authors Laura Winter and A.K. Caggiano. Each book can be read as a standalone novel but is interconnected, following six human women and their budding romances with the demons they once feared as they settle into a monstrously magical world.

They are looking for sunshine. . . in a world without a sun. When six human women are rescued from the Dreadmoor, Kizros's only job is to check on their health and provide the rune cuffs that keep them safe. He didn't imagine that by the afternoon, he'd be escorting one of those humans to his apothecary as his new assistant. But Aofe is the opposite of what he thought humans would be like. She's a bloom in the dark, a colorful and curious creature, and from the moment he saw her brilliance, Kizros was determined not to scare away his new colleague. Aofe has spent her life being told what she can't do because of her crutches, but working for Kizros is everything she's ever wanted. A quiet shop, a job she's qualified for that doesn't require being on her feet, and a handsome green demon with glasses to keep her company. Kizros is sweet, charming, and awkward, and though he doesn't quite understand her disability, he makes the effort to learn. Their pull is undeniable, but their past holds them back. He's always been too much. She's always been an inconvenience. Can they learn to trust the sunshine in each other and heal from their pasts together? For fans of fantasy monster romance, cozier fantasy, and queer stories, join Laura Winter and AK Caggiano in the Falling for Demons series of interconnected standalones, set in the same fantasy world. Follow six humans and their budding romances with the demons they once feared in a cozy, spicy setting.

Eyes forward, sword up, heart true. Kalypso has a long list of things to be angry about, starting and ending with a spiky purple demon who reluctantly rescued her and five other women from the Dreadmoor. Trapped in the demon realm, Ozirax is the final barrier standing between her and her sister, so she'll play nice for now. The only issue is . . . she's never been nice, and when she drives away the one person she's dedicated her life to, Kalypso is left without a purpose. Until she finds a demon warrior whose simmering anger calls to her own. On the cusp of promotion in the demon guard, it must be a cruel joke from the gods that Ozirax ends up saddled with the rage–filled human woman. Kalypso is stubborn, vicious, and unafraid-the kind of distraction he doesn't need-but she holds the key to his rise in rank. Work together, keep her in line, and the captain's position is his. But there's a cunning mind behind the spicy human fighting him at every turn with fists and blunt teeth, and with danger lurking in the Dreadmoor, she might be the very warrior their realm needs.

Sugar and spice and everything naughty. A sunless city, a magical boundary, a demon around every corner-what could be better? Nothing, if you ask bright, bubbly Brioni. In fact, being trapped in the demon realm and assigned a letter carrier position might be the best thing that's ever happened to her, even if she is one of only six humans in the entire town. Except there's still something missing. Something that makes her feel truly wanted. Something that's all hers and is maybe a little . . . deviant. The guilt of her past life and the strain of her new one have her seeking relief that she's sure only the gruffest, grumpiest, growliest demon can give her. Meet Ragnar-gruff, grumpy, growly, and gray. His magic and color were lost long ago, and with them went his civility. Self–sequestered to the outskirts of his homeland, the city's resident beastkeeper would much rather spend his time taming ferocious animals than dealing with his fellow demons. Good thing Brioni isn't a demon because she wants to be dealt with-in fact, she insists.

A possessive grump, a chaotic sunshine, and a nerdy perfectionist walk into a bar. Stolen from her home, Rosalind wakes in the demon realm, determined to help the other humans start their new lives. Between laws, ledgers, and lists, Rose doesn't have time for frivolous activities like courting when she's desperate to prove herself. Still, one night of not thinking about her work won't hurt, and there are two handsome demons willing to help her forget. But what if the real challenge is forgetting them? After waking up to find the beautiful human gone, Lazerath is devastated. One night has never been a problem before, but Rosalind is The One, and now Laz has the chance to court his soulbonded alongside his best friend. Even if Davarox and Rosalind are far too smart for him, Laz won't let his insecurities interfere with his two most precious relationships. Everything is perfect, so why does he still feel like something in his life is missing? Davarox has been in love with his best friend since they met, but the happy, outgoing Lazerath-Dav's complete opposite-has no idea. Dav has pined from a safe distance, protecting Laz and their bakery while making sure the demon never feels hardship. But one shared night with the brilliant and fearless Rosalind has stirred a new possessive desire within Dav, and he's dangerously close to revealing all his secrets . . . if Rosalind's keen observation doesn't unravel them first. Between work and heart, loneliness and joy, secrets and love, the three must learn to explore their changing dynamic . . . together.

Pretending to fall might come with benefits . . . until the very end. Kat is terrified of almost everything except demons, not since they rescued her from slavers and gave her a proper job, unspoiled food, and a consistent roof over her head. Hidden away at the post, she can't bungle conversations or draw derision with her scarred face. But when her sister insists they flee their new untroublesome life, Kat is determined to prove they belong. And who better to assist with belonging than a carefree demon who's never glided into a room he didn't immediately possess? As an adept magician from an aristocratic family, Azrion appears to have it all: talent, prestige, wealth. But just as the night sky changes, so does his fate-his mate breaks off their tenuous courtship, and that bodes ill for everything, including his father's approval. The stars also brought humans to his city, and he's convinced any one of them will inspire enough jealousy to win back his ex. If only he could predict what would come of choosing Kat. With a contract for their fraudulent courtship in place, Kat and Azrion agree to play at being mates. It's a risky game, but it comes with more coin than Kat can count and the promise to reclaim Azrion's orderly life. Perhaps coin loses a bit of its shine when held beside the brilliance of a certain demon's grin, and maybe order isn't quite so appealing when up against the delightful peculiarities of a specific human, but actually falling for each other wasn't part of the deal. After all, when has a deal with a demon ever gone wrong?