Mara Bloom's dream cafe, Bloom & Brew, is on the brink of closing in the charming monster-human town of Briarglen. Desperate to save it, she answers a mysterious ad for a milking assistant at Hornhaven Creamery, run by the reclusive minotaur Torin Ironhorn. Towering and brooding with gleaming horns and soft fur, Torin produces the rich, sweet cream that's the secret ingredient in the town's best lattes and potions?cream that's harvested in the most intimate way possible.
From their first hands-on session, sparks fly. Mara's confident touch draws low rumbles of approval from the cinnamon-roll giant who's scary on the outside but tender within. As early mornings turn into lingering touches and heated revelations, they navigate the thrill of size differences, exotic ridges, and swelling knots that lock them in ecstasy. But town prejudice whispers against their unlikely pairing, forcing Mara and Torin to confront doubts and defend their budding romance.
When Torin's intense rut cycle hits, their passion overflows in marathon sessions of enthusiastic exploration, fluid-heavy bliss, and breeding talk that hints at a future family. Through it all, consent is clear, praise flows freely, and emotional walls crumble, revealing a deep mating bond. In this sweet and steamy monster romance, Mara and Torin find not just salvation for her cafe, but a happily ever after filled with cozy domesticity, pregnancy glow, and the promise of little ones with horns and green-tinged skin. Perfect for fans of grumpy/sunshine tropes, hucow elements, and feel-good fantasy escapes where love conquers all in a small-town setting.
Autorentext
Hi, I'm Hazel Bloom, and I pour my heart into writing sweet, steamy monster romances full of cozy fantasy towns, grumpy-but-gentle monsters, and heroines who deserve all the love (and knots).
My background in botany sneaks into every story?think magical vines, glowing blooms, and heroes who are a little wild and green.
I live in the rainy Pacific Northwest with my goofy rescue dog, where I spend my days dreaming up cinnamon-roll beasts, tending my overflowing herb garden, and sneaking hikes between chapters.
Knotted by the Vine Lord is my debut novella and the start of my Briarglen world?I'm so excited you're here, and I can't wait to share more knotty, heartfelt adventures with you!