Monstrous Intent By Alice Winters -

: 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".

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. 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 "enemies-to-lovers" vibe is strong here

: The book features quirky additions like Sir Reginald (a pet fish) and Mittens (a monster), who add to the story's charm. The story follows , a retired monster hunter

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