A dark alley. A mysterious door. An offer he can't refuse. Damien Lambert has dropped out of law school. He finds himself running away to Portland, Oregon, after leaving his life in Seattle behind. He has nothing lined up, too much debt to think about, and nothing to look forward to. After a drunken night out with an old acquaintance, Damien stumbles upon a mysterious door in a dark alleyway. What does he have to lose? But when he walks through it, he ends up somewhere entirely unexpected... The First Door is a steamy prequel novella to the Men of Café Seuil series. If you're looking for a sexy M/M novella with a dash of magic and a pinch of spice, then come meet the Men of Café Seuil today! Author Note: Previously published in 2020 as The First Door. This is the second edition. It has been completely revised and expanded with three additional chapters and includes a brand new character not included in the previous edition.

KP Maxwell grew up watching too many soap operas. She loves writing sexy, playful, and occasionally absurd stories with a touch of magic. Despite all the soap operas, her novels are typically low-angst, low-drama, and full of happy endings.

KP lives in the Pacific Northwest with several fluffy creatures and an ever-tolerant life partner. She drinks too much coffee, loves to cook, and spends a suspicious amount of time thinking about fictional men. She loves romances of all kinds, but M/M romances hold a special place in her heart.