One of the great things about midlife is having the experience and knowledge that comes from decades of navigating jerks and mansplainers. Unfortunately, I had nothing in my repertoire to help me deal with a true Trickster. Amid magical mushrooms, ghosts popping up in unexpected places, dangerous predators, strange pregnancies, barking cats, meowing dogs, and an endless array of other weirdness, I'm facing a foe unlike any I've encountered before as Lares of Rome. My new enemy is determined to destroy my dominion, and he doesn't care who he takes out in the effort. He probably doesn't realize it yet, but he's in for a shipload of a battle. It's going to take the combined effort of an entire town and all of my council and allies, but I have no intention of giving my people over to the type of madness the Trickster generates.

TILLY Growing up as the Alpha’s daughter, the importance of the pack has always been front and center. While I never questioned if my parents loved me, I also knew the importance of the pack and the expectations on the shoulders of my parents. I grew up watching my brother training to make the same sacrifices for the Golden Summit pack, sacrifices I was told were in my future if my mate ended up being an Alpha. The problem with all those sacrifices for the pack, the ones put on my shoulders without my consent, was that I had my own dreams. I dreaded turning 18 and the promise of finding my mate because I didn’t want those dreams stolen from me. That’s why I hatched my plan and hid my scent, just in case. It was a good thing too since I found my mate not long after my birthday; and he’s an Alpha who has no idea who he is to me. I’ve stayed away from him while going to school and finding myself beyond the pack. Now that I’ve graduated, I know I can’t keep putting off my fate. I just hope he can forgive my trickery. WHITAKER The years I’ve been searching for my mate have been long. For some reason, I thought for sure I was going to find her four years ago. It was an instinct pulling at my gut before arriving at the annual mating ball, but I was proven wrong. I’ve been waiting for her while leading my pack. It’s not easy with no one at my side to help me, keep me focused, and provide the balance I need. I’ve seen the way some of the other she-wolves look at me. They’d like nothing more than to be my Luna, but it’ll never be them. I’m not expecting anything more than leaving this year’s mating ball alone, again. But I’m proven wrong. When I meet my mate, finally able to smell a scent that calls to me and is made just for me, I realize I’ve met her before and should have been able to recognize her as my mate. Her trickery has cost us years together and I’m not sure if I’ll ever forgive her for it even though I can’t deny the pull between us. **18+ This is a wolf shifter romance. For these shifters, second chance mates do not exist, and that connection can be lost through rejection or death. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. This is a PNR romance and there will be more stories within this world in the future.** In a world where love is as sweet as it is spooky, each tale is filled with swoon-worthy moments, spine-tingling encounters, and the promise that love can be found in even the most unexpected places. Dive into the Trick or Treat Monsters series where the lines between trick and treat blur, and romance takes a delightfully monstrous twist.

The second and final book in the Master of Trickery Duet!"Must be brave, stubborn, and impervious to the tempers of loved ones."The first line hissed with history."Hours are endless, pay is non-existence, quitting absolutely forbidden."The second line ached with truth."Able to function on no sleep, refrain from running when times get hard, and be more than just a living canvas but a lover."The third thrummed with honesty."Other attributes required: forgiving, opinionated, and not afraid to tell me when I'm wrong. Must also enjoy being touched and kissed at any time of my choosing."The fourth glowed with promise."Call or email 'YOUR HEART, HIS SOUL' if interested in applying."The final made my future unfold.The advert was so similar to one I should never have applied for.A twist of fate that brought two destined people back together.A job I would take in a heartbeat if the employer could offer such terms.But I wasn't free.Neither was Gil.Therefore, my interview could never happen.