Scared Sexy 2025

From amnesiac vampire slayers to fallen angels, space vampires to cursed tattoo artists, sleep paralysis demons to ancient wish-granting entities—six stories prove that even monsters deserve a happily ever after. Treat yourself to a collection that's equal parts spooky and steamy. Hot for Slayer by Ali Hazelwood When vampire Aethelthryth—"Ethel"—finds her nemesis, vampire slayer Lazlo Enyedi, with no memory of who or what they are, an ancient hunt becomes an unexpected chance at forbidden passion. He's crashing on her couch, solving her sudoku puzzles and looking at her like she's his eternal flame (minus the whole bursting-into-ashes part). As his memories return, Ethel realizes she might be in danger of losing more than just her head. Beautiful Nightmare by Katee Robert When sleep paralysis demon Gemma's first solo haunting goes hilariously wrong, she finds herself captivated by her intended victim. Caleb, a romantic who believes in all things supernatural, finds her adorably pink skinned horned form more alluring than alarming. As their steamy night unfolds and unexpected feelings bloom, Gemma must choose between her demonic duties and the human who makes her feel anything but monstrous. Falling by Christina Lauren Cat should be afraid of Brigan—the gorgeous stranger at a Halloween party whose presence makes everyone else fall at his feet. But while his supernatural allure drives others to obsession, Cat somehow keeps her wits…even as she surrenders to temptation. When this cursed being realizes she alone can see his true nature, one night of passion could break a centuries-old spell—or doom them both. Space Vampire by Ruby Dixon Dana, the human pet of an alien scientist, and Vlad, a genetically engineered vampire with a taste for more than just blood, find themselves suddenly alone on a deserted space station. As they plot their escape, they'll have to navigate cramped quarters, steamy encounters and the growing realization that they might be each other's perfect match. But with their captors in hot pursuit, will their budding romance survive the emptiness of space? My Boyfriends Are All Monsters by Kimberly Lemming Lucy Sawyer's wish for true love lands her in an enchanted town where the men are supernatural, the chemistry is off the charts and everyone wants to date her. But they say that things that seem too good to be true usually are, and soon Lucy may need to decide if she's willing to pay the cost of her happily ever after. Spicy Little Curses by J.T. Geissinger Petra is skeptical when it comes to the French Quarter's urban legends. Until she meets Dax Rousseau, the proprietor of the House of Ink and Blood. The markings on his flesh tell more than the tale of a doomed bloodline. They come alive. And the nearer Petra gets to the deeply sexy Dax, the closer she is to being the next victim of his ancient family curse.