Goat sucker. Overgrown lizard. Monster. Miguel is all too familiar with the many names humans have for chupacabras. As a member of a struggling pack, he knows how unfair the world can be to his kind. With their scaly bodies, sharp claws, and flesh-melting venom, it's no wonder humans fear them. After Miguel protects a human from his pack leader at the only restaurant that caters to chupacabras, his life takes a turn for the strange when he is offered a job as a chef. Adapting to the culinary chaos soon becomes the least of Miguel's worries as he finds himself falling for Alejandro, an outspoken chef who treats him with more compassion than even his own kind. But what human would ever love a chupacabra? With the restaurant struggling to stay afloat, inter-species tensions flaring, and Alejandro's ex serving as a constant reminder of what he can never be, will Miguel be able to take the heat, or will he be forced out of the kitchen? Cover by @ShyGuySamurai

"Keep running, Little Robin . If I catch you, those knees hit the ground." Aster Moore moves to Grayhaven to escape her mother's ever-present disappointment-a constant reminder of how inadequate she is compared to her golden brother, a high-powered lawyer in one of New York City's top firms. All Aster has ever wanted is to study literature, maybe write something of her own someday, and build a life that belongs to her. Her plan is simple: keep her head down, finish her degree, and leave. That plan unravels the moment she catches the attention of Grayhaven's resident evil. Kai Blackwood is untouchable. Powerful. Feared. And once he notices Aster, he will stop at nothing to have her. Not all attention is good. Some of it ruins you. His might finish the job.

Luna has demons in her past she's desperate to leave behind. Moving to a new city with her best friend feels like a fresh start - the first step toward the future she's been fighting for. She doesn't want distractions. She doesn't want complications. And she definitely doesn't want anything that could derail her plans. One night changes everything. For years, Seth's life has revolved around work, filling the silence of an empty house he never quite got used to. With his daughter staying with him for the summer, he finally has something to look forward to. What he doesn't expect is a chance encounter with a fiery blonde who gets under his skin and leaves him wanting more. When he discovers who she really is, his entire world comes crashing down. Trigger warnings: This story explores dark and sensitive themes, including graphic depictions of sexual assault and references to domestic violence. These topics are handled seriously and may be distressing for some readers. Please take care of yourself and read at your own pace.

Stay-at-home mom Harriet has just about had it. As her husband puts in more and more hours at the office, she's stuck with six-year-old Sam and the looming insanity of the holiday season. Along with the usual event planning panic, fall brings constant reminders of her father's failing health and the limited time they have left together. When her friend and renowned caterer Carol invites her over for a baking session, Harriet jumps at the opportunity to destress and learns Carol's secret ingredient to her stress-free lifestyle: venting her negative emotions into everything she bakes. As Harriet's love for baking warps into an addiction to the comforting warmth of the oven, her new coping mechanism starts to look more and more like a recipe for disaster. Cover by @meha-k

When starving incubus Dante Agosti lands a job working for hot-tempered celebrity chef Cedric Hale, he can't believe his luck. Working for his idol ought to be a dream come true, providing him with all the culinary passion he could possibly eat. There's just one problem: dealing with the demands of reality TV has given Cedric the worst case of burnout Dante has ever seen. As Dante struggles to reignite his boss's love of cooking, the kitchen heats up in more ways than one. What began as a last-ditch attempt to sate his hunger soon sparks something more as Dante's boundless determination begins melting Cedric's hard exterior. But Dante knows all too well that loving a leech like him could have horrible consequences. If he isn't careful, their love could consume them both. Content warning: This story contains depictions of depression and non-descriptive mentions of sexual content. Cover by @dark_obsessions13