Each decade, in exchange for a protection ward from the Demons that terrorize the world, Orpheus takes a human offering to the Veil— the place he lives and the home of Demons. These offerings do little to ease his loneliness, until he meets Reia. She’s not afraid of him, and his insatiable desire deepens within every moment of her presence. But will Orpheus be able to convince Reia to stay before she’s lost to him forever?

A Soul to Keep has become a staple in the monster romance genre and for good reason. It’s a great place to start if you’re looking to explore the genre for the first time. And if you like what you read, there are plenty of other monster boyfriends (and girlfriends) waiting for you in the rest of the series.

But will Orpheus be able to convince Reia to stay before she’s lost to him forever?

When Whitney Harris loses her dream job as an art broker, she drowns her sorrows in a few too many cocktails. But her night takes a turn for the bizarre when she accidentally hooks up with Domino, a drop-dead gorgeous vampire with a flair for the dramatic and a taste for trouble. Now, instead of just worrying about her next paycheck, Whitney finds herself in a world where Domino’s vampire affiliates have their sights set on her. With danger lurking in every shadow, Whitney must figure out how to survive this new chaotic reality. Can she

embrace her wild side, save her heart (and neck), and turn the tables on fate before she becomes a vampire’s main course?

If you’re looking for monster romance with a humorous twist, I Accidentally Hooked up with a Vampire is sure to hit the spot. And if you’re in the mood for even more supernatural shenanigans and monstrous love interests, check out the other books in the series.

Violet is a typical, down-on-her-luck millennial: mid-twenties, over-educated and drowning in debt, on the verge of moving into her parent’s basement. When a lifeline appears in the form of a very unconventional job in neighboring Cambric Creek, she has no choice but to grab at it with both hands. Milking minotaurs isn’t something Violet ever considered as a career option, but she’s determined to turn the opportunity into a reversal of fortune.

Morning Glory Milking Farm is a surprisingly sweet monster romance that delivers a high heat, slow burn love story. It’s perfect for readers looking for plenty of spice and a satisfying happily-ever-after.

Lucian “Luke” Teivel isn’t just any exile—he’s Lucifer’s son, freshly banished from Hell with no forwarding address and zero explanation. Now he’s stuck in the human world, paying cosmic penance by working for Infernal Affairs, a secret task force that polices supernatural crime. Luke’s doing his best to blend in and not burn his petty annoyances when a new partner storms into his life: Detective Sorcha O’Malley. She’s sharp, stubborn, suspicious—and assigned to keep him from indulging in his more demonic tendencies.

But just as they’re settling into their begrudging partnership, college students start dropping across Savannah, Georgia. And every clue points directly at Luke. Someone is framing him—someone with a grudge, a plan, and a very personal reason to send him back to Hell.

Hell to Pay delivers a fast-paced story filled with sharp humor, high stakes, and a deliciously demonic book boyfriend. It’s a great choice for readers who enjoy a plot-driven slow-burn romance.

Theodore Vanderbilt has spent decades haunting his family’s home. Alone, and perfectly content, Theo is happy to keep to himself, hidden away from the judgmental eyes of Shadow Hills, and the descendants of those his family hurt. But when his only friend approaches him about a lost ghost in need of a place to rest, he finds himself opening his home, as well as his heart, to a redhead who upends his entire afterlife.

Haunt is a wonderful place to start if you’re looking to ease into the monster romance genre. With cozy small-town vibes and themes of found family and second chances, it gives readers a taste of the paranormal, with a lower spice level.

Briar Rose might have a name out of a storybook, but she learned at a very young age that no prince was coming to save her. When she finds herself trapped in a terrifying marriage to a dangerous man, she makes a deal with a demon—freedom from her husband in exchange for seven years of service. She expects the service to be backbreaking and harsh. She doesn’t expect to be put on an auction block in a room full of literal monsters and sold to the highest bidder.

If you’re looking to try out monster romance without a huge time commitment, check out The Dragon’s Bride. At under 200 pages, it’s a perfectly bite-sized introduction to the genre.