Matchmaking monsters, one heart at a time.
A Wife for the Werewolf
Monster Match Book 1
by Rose Kent
Genre: Paranormal Romance
After inheriting her grandmother's business,
Potion Palace, witch Kate Halloway struggles to keep it afloat. In a bold move
inspired by the booming world of online matchmaking, she and her best friend
Cassie launch Monster Match, a dating service for supernatural beings, hoping
to boost sales.
But when their first client, alpha werewolf Trent Everwood, finds success with
their help, a rival coven creates their own competing service using Kate's
potion recipes. To make matters worse, a death occurs at one of their events.
Kate becomes a prime suspect and must fight to clear Monster Match's name.
Trent also has his hands full as humans start breaking treaty laws and
trespassing on pack lands. And just when things couldn't get any more
complicated, a match between him and Kate threatens the stability of their
lives. Can they save Monster Match from scandal and protect the Potion Palace?
EXCERPT
Chapter 1
Kate
Adulting… the bane of my existence. I didn’t imagine myself saddled
with so much financial responsibility before thirty. I pondered my current
situation while seated at the small desk in the back of the Potion Palace, my
grandmother’s shop, surrounded by stacks of bills and a calculator perched
precariously atop them. This was my least favorite part of running a
business—the constant battle of making ends meet and trying to stay afloat. I
vowed when I inherited this business, I’d do everything in my power to make it
succeed.
I groaned into my lukewarm tea as the bell above the door jangled,
making me jump. Looking up from the ledger where I keep all my expenses, I
watched Cassie burst into the shop with far too much energy for this early in
the morning. Waving my fingers above my cup, I chanted a warming spell to add
some oomph to my morning pick-me-up.
Dust swirled in
the air behind Cassie’s hurried movements. Her dark hair was pulled back in a
hasty ponytail, strands escaping to frame her face. “You didn’t call me on the
way into work this morning. What’s wrong?”
I watched in awe as Cassie
pinned me with an intense stare, all while pulling the dusting cloth from under
the register and wiping down the ancient bottles that lined the shelves.
Cobwebs stuck to her cloth, but she kept moving. Cassie was a hurricane, an
unstoppable force, especially when she fretted over things, which was often.
“Cassie, what are you
doing?” I asked, taking another sip of my morning tea.
“Inventory,” she answered
without pausing, her tone clipped. Another bottle, another swipe of the cloth.
Her movements were mechanical, almost robotic. “If you’re mad at me, just tell
me, Kate.”
I stepped around the
corner and placed my hand on her shoulder. “Cassie, I'm not mad at you. I’m
also not giving you the silent treatment,” I smirked, trying to hide my grin.
“I’m conflicted.”
“Conflicted about what? I
know when you are off, and it’s obvious.” Her blue eyes scanned the room like
she was looking for a clue.
"Cass," I
finally said, trying to force a smile. "Business has been slow, as you
know. The reason I didn't call this morning is because I was occupied with the
bank. I currently owe them two months' rent."
Cassie raised an eyebrow
as she leaned against the counter, her posture relaxing but her gaze sharp.
“It’s the weather. Spring in this area is drab at best. Who would want to
shop?” Cassie continued to ramble on. “Summer is our busy season. We should prepare
for that.”
I smiled, appreciating
Cassie’s interpretation of the situation. But even her attempt at explaining
away the lack of business fell flat as she resumed dusting and organizing,
moving a jar of eye of newt a fraction to the left.
She wasn’t wrong. This
lazy, coastal New England beach town was always busier in the summer and fall.
Before long, tourists would come strolling in, talking animatedly about the
lighthouse and the delicious lobster rolls they had for lunch. In the meantime,
I needed to be patient and find a way to make some money.
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About the Author
Step into the
supernatural world crafted by Rose Kent, me, the daring alter ego of a
passionate science teacher, devoted mom, and proud pet owner. Within my
paranormal, fantasy romance stories you will find a fiery mix of lust, love,
and magic. I work hard to weave vivid tales of forbidden love, uncomfortable
angst, pulse-pounding action, and otherworldly creatures that will keep you
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of the supernatural, where passion and the unknown collide to create a truly
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