: 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".
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 Monstrous Intent by Alice Winters
: The book features quirky additions like Sir Reginald (a pet fish) and Mittens (a monster), who add to the story's charm. : The "enemies-to-lovers" vibe is strong here
, 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 While Declan is a classic cynical "grump," Lake
: 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.
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 (Mischief and Monsters, #1) by Alice Winters