The Monster Hunter's Librarian

Navigating the stacks of a sentient library, as well as their simmering attraction to each other, a librarian witch and a monster hunter team up to save a mystical world from destruction.

As the newest hire at the Endless Library, Bells Mortevue finally has access to magic again and a chance to prove that the daughter of criminal necromancers can be trusted with power—even if it’s solely used to seek and sort books upon infinite shelves.

Except a certain monster hunter refuses to let Bells do her job.

Rhett Waltham doesn’t want help. Not when revealing the truth of his research would be a death sentence for his ailing human father. Preparing to risk his own life in a dangerous competition to save his dad, Rhett does not have time for a curious, tantalizing librarian witch who asks too many questions.

It’s clear the Library disagrees, as the sentient space itself forces the two together. Bells warms to the grumpy hunter as she slowly earns his trust, though she starts to suspect a sickness is stirring within the walls of the mystical dimension. And when a deadly magic threatens to consume the entire Library—and the monster hunter’s librarian—Rhett won’t let either of them go without a fight.
Praise for Lauren Connolly

"Lauren's writing is spellbinding and her books are unputdownable! I always fall in love with her characters."—New York Times bestselling author Penny Reid

"Lauren Connolly's writing soars above the clouds by making me laugh out loud on one page, swoon on the next, then make my heart hurt on the one after that. Nobody writes heartfelt romcoms like Lauren."—Julie Olivia, USA Today bestselling author of If It Makes You Happy

“P.S: I Hate You made me laugh, cry, smile, and everything in between. Through gut-wrenching loss, Lauren Connolly crafted a heartwarming story of healing and finding love when you least expect it—but when you need it most. This book had me hooked from page one, and now I’ll be hooked on Lauren’s books for life!”—Jo Segura, USA Today bestselling author of Temple of Swoon

"A poignant exploration of the ways love and loss intertwine, PS: I Hate You has everything I look for in a great read. It's as emotional as it is laugh-out-loud funny, with a sizzling second chance romance at the heart of the story." —Bridget Morrissey, author of That Summer Feeling

"Connolly delivers not just a story, but a profound emotional experience."—Livy Hart, author of The Great Dating Fake Off on PS: I Hate You

“[Lauren] Connolly doesn’t shy away from the real-life concerns that affect her characters, including physical and mental illness and estranged family."—Library Journal
© Sara Wooten, Evermore Photo Co
Lauren Connolly is an award-winning author of contemporary and magical romance stories. She’s lived among mountains, next to lakes, and in imaginary worlds. Lauren can never seem to stay in one place for too long, but trust that wherever she’s residing there is a dog who thinks he’s a troll, twin cats hiding in the couch, and bookshelves bursting with stories written by the authors she loves. View titles by Lauren Connolly

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Navigating the stacks of a sentient library, as well as their simmering attraction to each other, a librarian witch and a monster hunter team up to save a mystical world from destruction.

As the newest hire at the Endless Library, Bells Mortevue finally has access to magic again and a chance to prove that the daughter of criminal necromancers can be trusted with power—even if it’s solely used to seek and sort books upon infinite shelves.

Except a certain monster hunter refuses to let Bells do her job.

Rhett Waltham doesn’t want help. Not when revealing the truth of his research would be a death sentence for his ailing human father. Preparing to risk his own life in a dangerous competition to save his dad, Rhett does not have time for a curious, tantalizing librarian witch who asks too many questions.

It’s clear the Library disagrees, as the sentient space itself forces the two together. Bells warms to the grumpy hunter as she slowly earns his trust, though she starts to suspect a sickness is stirring within the walls of the mystical dimension. And when a deadly magic threatens to consume the entire Library—and the monster hunter’s librarian—Rhett won’t let either of them go without a fight.

Reviews

Praise for Lauren Connolly

"Lauren's writing is spellbinding and her books are unputdownable! I always fall in love with her characters."—New York Times bestselling author Penny Reid

"Lauren Connolly's writing soars above the clouds by making me laugh out loud on one page, swoon on the next, then make my heart hurt on the one after that. Nobody writes heartfelt romcoms like Lauren."—Julie Olivia, USA Today bestselling author of If It Makes You Happy

“P.S: I Hate You made me laugh, cry, smile, and everything in between. Through gut-wrenching loss, Lauren Connolly crafted a heartwarming story of healing and finding love when you least expect it—but when you need it most. This book had me hooked from page one, and now I’ll be hooked on Lauren’s books for life!”—Jo Segura, USA Today bestselling author of Temple of Swoon

"A poignant exploration of the ways love and loss intertwine, PS: I Hate You has everything I look for in a great read. It's as emotional as it is laugh-out-loud funny, with a sizzling second chance romance at the heart of the story." —Bridget Morrissey, author of That Summer Feeling

"Connolly delivers not just a story, but a profound emotional experience."—Livy Hart, author of The Great Dating Fake Off on PS: I Hate You

“[Lauren] Connolly doesn’t shy away from the real-life concerns that affect her characters, including physical and mental illness and estranged family."—Library Journal

Author

© Sara Wooten, Evermore Photo Co
Lauren Connolly is an award-winning author of contemporary and magical romance stories. She’s lived among mountains, next to lakes, and in imaginary worlds. Lauren can never seem to stay in one place for too long, but trust that wherever she’s residing there is a dog who thinks he’s a troll, twin cats hiding in the couch, and bookshelves bursting with stories written by the authors she loves. View titles by Lauren Connolly
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